JP5761153B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a game by firing a game ball on a game board on which a game area is formed.

  2. Description of the Related Art There is a known ball ball game machine that performs a symbol variation game in which a symbol is variably displayed in a plurality of symbol display areas and then stopped when a game ball enters a start opening provided in the game board. In such a ball game machine, in order to allow the player to confirm the symbols that are stopped and displayed, a fixed display that maintains the state where the symbols are stopped and displayed until a predetermined time has elapsed is usually performed.

  Among the ball game machines that perform such a definitive display, there are those that set the definitive display time longer than usual and perform the effects related to the next symbol variation game using the definite display time ( Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-115493 A

  However, the technique for performing the presentation using the fixed display time as described above merely sets the fixed display time to execute the presentation, and it is difficult to sufficiently enhance the game entertainment. There is a problem.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can enhance the game entertainment by devising the setting mode of the fixed display time.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
The variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol, and the winning game is executed when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a winning manner. When the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the winning manner, the probability that the winning game advantageous to the player is executed is higher than when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the winning manner. It ’s a high- ball game machine,
The first special symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the first start port, and the first special symbol stopped and displayed upon completion of the variability display is confirmed until a first fixed display time elapses. First special figure variable game execution means for performing the first special figure variable game to be displayed;
The second special symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the second starting port, and the second special symbol that is stopped by the end of the variable display is shorter than the first fixed display time. 2nd special figure variable game execution means for performing a second special figure variable game for final display until the fixed display time elapses;
When the second special figure variable game is performed following the first special figure variable game, the first special figure variable game is changed from the first special figure variable game within the first fixed display time in the first special figure variable game. 2 effect execution means for performing a symbol transition effect indicating transition to a special figure variable game;
It is characterized by providing.

In such a ball game machine, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol is determined in a winning manner in the second special symbol variable game. When displayed, the probability that a winning game advantageous to the player is executed is higher than when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a winning manner in the first special figure variable game. And since the 1st fixed display time is set longer than the 2nd fixed display time, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed between the 1st special figure variable game and the 2nd special figure variable game, the next symbol It is possible to make a difference in the waiting time until the variable game (the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game) is started. In other words, a player usually progresses a game as a matter of course that the waiting time until the start of the next symbol variation game is constant, but by making a difference in the waiting time, a game unique to the player A feeling can be held and it becomes possible to raise amusement interest. In particular, when one of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game is continuously executed and the other is executed, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is suddenly changed. As a result, a great change can be brought about in the game progression mode (the pace of the game progression), so that it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, when shifting from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game, the symbol transition effect is executed by using the first fixed display time longer than the second fixed display time. As a result, since the execution time of the symbol transition effect can be secured for a long time, it is possible to impress the player to shift from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game. It becomes possible to raise.
In addition, the above-mentioned ball game machine is
An effect display device having a display screen is provided,
A symbol variation effect for variably displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed on the display screen of the effect display device,
The symbol transition effect is executed on the display screen of the effect display device.
It is good as well.
According to such a ball game machine, the symbol transition effect can be executed on the display screen of the effect display device on which the symbol variation effect is executed.

In addition, the above-mentioned ball game machine is
A specific state generating means for generating a specific state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the second start port is higher than that of the first start port;
The second special figure variable game execution means is configured to display the second special symbol when the second special symbol is determined and displayed in a deviating manner different from the winning manner in the second special figure variable game in the specific state. The variable display time may be set to be equal to or shorter than the second fixed display time.

  According to such a ball game machine, in the specific state in which the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency, the second fixed display time for allowing the player to confirm the stopped second special symbol is set. While securing, it is possible to highlight the speed of game progression and to enhance the gaming interest.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give the player a gaming sensation that has not been achieved by devising the setting mode of the fixed display time, and as a result, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st symbol display apparatus of a present Example, and a 2nd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of the presentation display apparatus of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the starting port unit of a present Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode of the normal symbol display part of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation related process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation display process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation display process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the jackpot determination table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol fixed display process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation effect process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the production | presentation pattern table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol transfer effect process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol transfer effect of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect acquired by the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol fixed display process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol transfer effect process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol transfer effect of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the next fluctuation start effect process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the next variation start effect of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect acquired by the pachinko machine of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol fixed display process of 3rd Example, and a symbol transfer effect process.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine called a “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described.

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

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

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launcher unit 12 (see FIG. 6). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. A speaker 5 y is provided on the left side of the upper plate part 5. An effect button BT is provided on the front side of the upper plate 5. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a game effect corresponding to the operation by accepting the player's operation on the effect button BT.

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

A-1-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game ball fired from the launching device unit 12 described above passes between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and is released to the game area 11, and flows down from above the game area 11.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, a variable prize device 18 is provided in a lower portion of the game area 11, and a start unit 17 is provided between the central device 26 and the variable prize device 18. It has been. As will be described later, the starting port unit 17 is configured by combining two starting ports up and down, and the first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is a size of a game ball receiving opening that allows game balls to enter. Is a fixed (non-variable) entrance where the game ball can always enter, and the second start port 17b provided on the lower side has a pair of left and right The wing piece is a variable entrance that is configured to be openable and closable. The detailed configuration of the start port unit 17 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  An effect display device 27 is provided substantially in the center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background image can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Various effect symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is configured using a liquid crystal display, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c and a background image 27d of the background are displayed on the display screen. . The three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the special symbol variable display in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33. The variation display is performed in various modes until the variation time elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is completed in synchronization with the end timing of special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display).

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the start port unit 17 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, the start port unit 17 is provided with the first start port 17a and the second start port 17b. The first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is configured as a non-variable type (pocket type) inlet (general starting port) with a fixed size of the game ball receiving port, and the second starting port 17a provided on the lower side. The start port 17b is configured as a variable entry port (variable start port) having a pair of blade pieces 17w. The pair of wing pieces 17w can take two states, a substantially upright closed state (see FIG. 5A) and an open state rotated outward (see FIG. 5B). . As shown in FIG. 5A, the closed state of the second starter port 17b in which the pair of wing pieces 17w are almost upright is such that the game ball cannot enter the second starter port 17b and is exclusively used for the first start. In this state, the ball enters the mouth 17a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, the open state of the second starting port 17b in which the pair of wing pieces 17w are opened outward is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It is. In the starting port unit 17 of the present embodiment, when the second starting port 17b is opened, the second starting port 17b is easier to enter the game ball than the first starting port 17a.

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

A-1-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the effect of the game using the design symbols, lamps and sound effects, and the display and sound of images under the control of the sub-control board 220 The audio / video control board 230 that outputs the image, the decoration drive board 226 that drives the various LEDs and the lamps 4b to 4f under the control of the sub-control board 220, and the payout that controls the operation of paying out the rented or winning balls A control board 240 and a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch of the game ball are configured. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus.

  When the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switches 36s, 37s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command for instructing various operations determined according to the switch is transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the dispensing control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. Further, the main control board 200 includes a start port solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second start port 17b, and a large winning port solenoid 31m for opening and closing the large winning port 31d, Furthermore, the 1st symbol display device 28, the 2nd symbol display device 32, etc. are connected via the relay terminal board (not shown), These various solenoids 17m and 31m, 1st symbol display device 28, 2nd symbol These operations are also controlled by transmitting a drive signal toward the display device 32.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and produces a game according to the result. That is, by sending a command for designating display contents and audio contents to the image / sound control board 230, or by sending drive signals of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f to the decoration drive board 226, the effect of the game I do. Further, when the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button BT via the effect button board 228, the sub-control board 220 performs an effect corresponding to the operation.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out data (for example, sprite data or moving image data for displaying an effect design or a character image) used to display the instructed image from the image ROM 235 to generate an image, and Output to the display screen. Further, when receiving a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 236, and outputs a voice based on the voice data from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224.

  The payout control board 240 is responsible for various controls relating to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5b or the return switch 5c provided in the above-described upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 via a relay terminal board (not shown). Is transmitted to the device 13. The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. When the main control board 200 transmits a prize ball payout command, the payout control board 240 receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m, whereby the prize ball is paid out.

A-2. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate part 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate part 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 is fired as described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launching handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launching handle 8.

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

  FIG. 7 (a) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how ordinary symbols are variably displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol LED 29a is repeatedly blinked to display the variation of the normal symbol. In FIG. 7, the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a radial solid line, and the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a broken line. Then, after repeating blinking for a predetermined time, when the normal symbol LED 29a stops in a lighting state, it becomes a hit of the normal symbol, and the second start port 17b (starting below the start port unit 17 is started). Mouth) is open for a predetermined opening time. On the contrary, when it stops in the light-off state, it is out of the normal design and the second start port 17b does not open. Further, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37 during the normal symbol variation display, the passage of the game ball is stored in the RAM 203 as the normal symbol hold (normal figure hold). After the current normal symbol variation display is completed, the variation display is performed based on the ordinary diagram suspension. Up to four common figure holds can be stored, and the number of stored normal symbols (the number of common figure holds) is displayed by the common figure hold display LED 29b.

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

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

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, and then stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. Then, a display (hereinafter also referred to as “determined display”) is performed to maintain the state in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the jackpot symbol or the off symbol that has been stopped. In this embodiment, as the symbols to be stopped (stop symbols), 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off symbol are provided for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, each of the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 is composed of seven LEDs, and each jackpot symbol and off symbol are the LEDs to be lit. The combinations are set differently. In the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, each of the seven LEDs (the first special symbol LED 30a and the second special symbol LED 33a) blinks for a predetermined variation time to display the variation of the special symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, a predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on to stop and display any of the big hit symbols or the off symbol. Then, when any of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game in which the jackpot 31d is opened (a jackpot is generated). In the following, a game from when the special symbol is variably displayed until the jackpot symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and displayed is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the “high probability state” in which the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (hit probability) is higher than normal is displayed as a variation display of the special symbol. It is set until (symbol changing game) is played “80 times”. That is, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a time-variable probability variation machine (so-called ST machine) with a probability variation entry rate of 100%.

  The game balls entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are held on the first special symbol until the special symbol variable display triggered by the ball is started (the first special symbol hold). ) Or the second special symbol hold (second special figure hold) is stored in the storage area of RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area). The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can each be stored up to four, and the number of the first special figure hold (the first special figure hold number) can be stored in the first special figure hold display LED 30b. The number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display LED 33b. The mode of displaying the number of special symbols on the first special figure hold display LED 30b or the second special figure hold display LED 33b is the same as the normal symbol hold number display by the general figure hold display LED 29b shown in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted here.

  Corresponding to the symbol variation game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect display device 27 uses various effects using the effect symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, etc.) (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”). ) Is performed. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view illustrating one aspect of the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 27. On the display screen of the liquid crystal display constituting the effect display device 27, a left symbol display area in which the left identification symbol 27a is displayed, a middle symbol display region in which the middle identification symbol 27b is displayed, and a right identification symbol 27c are displayed. The right symbol display areas are formed, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed using these display areas. When the special symbol variation display is started in either the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c also start the variation display at the same time in the effect display device 27. To do. In the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols is prepared.

  FIG. 8A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. The middle identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is a special symbol (first special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. Or it is comprised so that it may interlock | cooperate with the stop display aspect of a 2nd special symbol. For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the “big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (horizontal eye). Is done. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the “off symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (separated pattern). The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  Thus, the special symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, it is normal for a player to play a symbol variation game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 27. Accordingly, when the left identification symbol 27a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 and the right identification symbol 27c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol, it is stopped and displayed last. The player will watch the variation display (symbol variation effect) of the identification symbol whether the medium identification symbol 27b stops at the same symbol and the so-called jackpot game is started. In this way, the effect performed in a state where the two identification symbols are stopped with the same symbol (a mode that can be a big hit symbol) and the last identification symbol is variably displayed is called “reach effect”. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game by generating.

A-3. Game machine control contents:
A-3-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, “Prize ball related process”, “Normal symbol game process”, “Second start opening closing process”, “Special figure hold related process”, “Special symbol game process”, “Big hit game process” Each process is repeatedly executed. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is configured to perform a game control process based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined cycle. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt is generated every 4 msec. That is, the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is executed as a timer interrupt process every 4 msec in the CPU 201. During the game control process, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire pachinko machine 1 proceeds, and the sub-control board 220 controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

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

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

  In the normal symbol game process (S150), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold) exists (whether or not it is “0”). If a general symbol hold exists, a normal symbol hit determination is performed. Here, the common figure hold stores information indicating the value of the random number for determining the common figure acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 36 and 37, and in the present embodiment, the memory is stored. The upper limit of the number (holding number) is “4”. Based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol (see FIG. 7A) or stopped with the off symbol. Subsequently, after the normal symbol variation time is set, the normal symbol variation display is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol. At this time, when the symbol of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port solenoid 18m is operated to rotate the blade piece 17w provided in the second start port 17b to both sides, thereby starting the second start. The mouth 17b is opened (see FIG. 5B).

  When the normal symbol game process is completed as described above, it is determined whether or not the second start port 17b is in an open state (S190). And when it is an open state (S190: yes), the process (2nd start port closing process) for making the 2nd start port 17b into a closed state from an open state is performed (S200). On the other hand, when the 2nd starting port 17b is not an open state (S190: no), since it is not necessary to perform a 2nd starting port closing process, it abbreviate | omits.

  In the second starting port closing process (S200), when any of the following conditions is satisfied, that is, the opening time of the second starting port 17b has elapsed, or a prescribed number of games are stored in the second starting port 17b. It is determined whether any of the conditions for entering the ball is satisfied, and when any of the conditions (starting port opening end condition) is satisfied, the opened second starting port 17b is closed. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has not elapsed and the number of balls entering the second start port 17b has not reached the specified number (when the start port opening end condition is not satisfied), The second start port closing process (S200) is terminated with the second start port 17b open.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be roughly divided into a setting state of a probability that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (big hit probability), and an opening when the second start port 17b is in an open state. It is determined based on the time setting status. Among these, the game state based on the setting state of the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to either “open extended state” or “non-open extended state”. Compared to the “non-open extended state”, the “open extended state” has a higher probability (probability per ordinary figure) that the result of the above-mentioned normal symbol hit determination result is “hit”, and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) ) Is short and the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to be long. Therefore, in the open extended state, the second start port 17b is frequently opened and the period in which the second start port 17b is in the open state is longer than in the non-open extended state. The possibility of entering is increased. In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to “open extended state”, the “variable shortening flag” and “open extended flag” are set to ON, When the gaming state is set to “non-open extended state”, these flags are set to OFF. Then, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base map to a high probability (for example, “99/100”) and sets the base map change time to a short time (for example, “99/100”). For example, “1 second” is set, and based on the “open extension flag” being set to ON, the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to a long time (for example, “1.5 seconds × 3 times open = 4.5 seconds "). On the other hand, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base drawing to a low probability (for example, “2/100”) and sets the base map variation time to a long time (for example, “ 20 seconds "), and based on the fact that the opening extension flag is set to OFF, the opening time of the second start port 17b is short (for example," 0.1 seconds × 3 times opening = 0.3 seconds "). )). Since the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON or OFF at the same timing, only one of the flags may be set and the one flag may be used in place of the other flag. Good.

A-3-2. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special figure hold related processing. In the special figure hold related process (S250), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 17a (S252: yes), the number of first special symbols (the number of first special figure reservation) is the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Is determined (S254). If the first special figure hold number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number is acquired (S256). Here, as the determination random number, a big hit determination random number used for performing a big hit determination which will be described later, or a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 (or the second symbol display device 32) when a big hit occurs is determined. Random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determining random number used for, and a variation pattern determining random number used for determining a variation pattern until the symbol is stopped and displayed are acquired. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number is stored as the first special figure hold in the RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260). Thus, when “1” is added to the first special figure hold number, a first hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S262). The first hold occurrence command includes information indicating that the first special figure hold is stored (occurred), and information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time. ing. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the first special figure hold number based on the received first hold occurrence command. In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 1st pending | holding occurrence command with a respectively different command. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S262 are omitted.

  When the process relating to the first special figure hold is completed as described above, the process relating to the second special figure hold is subsequently started. The process relating to the second special figure hold is a process for performing the process relating to the first special figure hold performed on the first start port 17a on the second start port 17b. Briefly described below, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the second special figure holding number does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.) is acquired (S276) and acquired. Information indicating the value of the determined random number is stored as the second special figure hold in the RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S278). Then, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S280). When “1” is added to the second special figure hold number in this way, a second hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S282). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the second special figure hold number based on the received second hold occurrence command. In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 2nd pending | holding occurrence command by a separate command, respectively. In addition, when the game ball is not in the second start port 17b (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S282 are omitted.

  As described above, when the processes related to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are finished, the special figure hold related process shown in FIG. 10 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. When returning from the special figure hold-related process, the game control process starts a special symbol game process (S300) described below.

A-3-3. Special design game processing:
11 and 12 are flowcharts showing the special symbol game process of the present embodiment. When starting the special symbol game process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (S302). If it is a big hit game (S302: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is not in the big hit game (S302: no), it is determined whether either the first special figure or the second special figure is in the variable display (S304).

  If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no), it is determined whether the first special figure or the second special figure is being finalized (S306). As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (determined display) that maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the process of S306, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, when the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the fixed display (S304: no, S306: no), the process for starting the next special symbol variation display (design variation game) (Special figure variation display processing) is started (S310).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first half of the special figure fluctuation display process, and FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the second half of the special figure fluctuation display process. As shown in the figure, in the special figure fluctuation display process, first, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number is "0" (S3100). As a result, if the second special figure hold number is not “0” (second special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S3100: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is read (S3102). In the processing of S3102, various determination random number values stored as the second special figure hold are read.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number is “0” (S3100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number is “0” (S3104). As a result, if the first special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S3104: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored first special figure holds. The first special figure hold is read (S3106). In the process of S3106, as in the process of S3102 described above, the values of various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold are read. On the other hand, if the first special figure hold number is “0” (S3104: yes), the second special figure hold number has already been determined to be “0”. Since it is determined that none of the second special figure hold is stored, it is not necessary to start the jackpot determination and the first special figure or the second special figure which will be described later. Therefore, the special figure variation display process of FIGS. 13 and 14 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

  As described above, in the special figure variation display process, it is first determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored (S3100), and only when the second special figure hold is not stored (S3100). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored. Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold (second special figure hold). The first special figure hold is read out only when the second special figure hold is not stored.

  As described above, after reading either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (S3102 or S3106), it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S3108). Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is set to either the above-mentioned “open extended state” or “non-open extended state”, and the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special feature). A “high probability state” having a high probability per figure or a big hit probability) or a “low probability state” having a lower probability than the high probability state is set. The high-accuracy flag is a flag that is set to ON when the gaming state is set to a high-probability state (a state in which the probability changing function is activated). A predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is a high-accuracy flag. Assigned as a flag. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state based on the setting state of the high probability flag. As a result of S3108, if the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S3108: yes), a high-probability jackpot determination table is selected (S3120), and if the high-accuracy flag is not set to ON (S3108: no) ), A jackpot determination table for low probability is selected (S3122). The big hit determination table is a table in which a determination result of “big hit” or “out” is set in association with the value of the big hit determination random number, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table stored in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15A shows a jackpot determination table for low probability, and FIG. 15B shows a jackpot determination table for high probability. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the jackpot determination table for low probability, the jackpot determination value for the values “13” to “14” among the jackpot determination random numbers “0” to “599” is set to “big hit”. Judgment result is set. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the jackpot determination table for high probability, “13” to “32” among the values of the jackpot determination random numbers “0” to “599” are “ “Big hit” judgment result is set.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B, the high probability jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 15B is a low probability jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 15A. The determination result of “big hit” is set to more random numbers than the table. In other words, in the high probability jackpot determination table, a larger number of “random number values (big hit values) from which a jackpot determination result can be obtained” than the low probability jackpot determination table is set. Therefore, when the big hit determination is performed using the high probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 15B, the big hit determination is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 15A. However, the determination result of “big hit” is obtained with high probability.

  Subsequently, in the special figure variation display process of FIG. 14, the value of the big hit determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to with reference to the big hit determination table selected in the process of S3120 or S3122. It is determined whether or not the value corresponds to “big hit” (hit value) (S3124). That is, it is determined whether the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit or not.

  As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit (S3124: no), that is, if the result of the big hit determination is out of place, whether or not the current big hit determination is a big hit determination based on the second special figure hold. Is determined (S3140). As a result, if it is not a big hit determination based on the second special figure hold (S3140: no), that is, if the current big hit determination is a big hit determination based on the first special figure hold, the first special figure out of change Pattern selection processing is performed (S3142). In the first special figure deviation variation pattern selection process, the first symbol display device 28 displays the special symbol (first special symbol) in a variation pattern from the start of the variable symbol display until the stop symbol is displayed. The process of selecting the fluctuation pattern (the first special figure deviation fluctuation pattern) is performed. Specifically, first, a first special figure deviation fluctuation pattern table in which a plurality of first special figure fluctuation patterns are set is selected.

  Here, the fluctuation pattern table will be described. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to the result of the big hit determination, the setting state of the gaming state, the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed (first special diagram or second special diagram), etc. Is remembered. FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a first special figure deviation fluctuation pattern table as an example of the fluctuation pattern table of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16A, the fluctuation pattern table is a data table in which a fluctuation pattern is set corresponding to a fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired as a special figure hold, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is used as the fluctuation pattern. It is remembered. Each variation pattern is attached with variation pattern identification information for identifying the type of variation pattern.

  When the variation pattern is selected and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is variably displayed according to the selected variation pattern (until the variation time elapses) and then stopped and displayed. When a variation pattern is selected, variation pattern identification information indicating the selected variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 executes a symbol variation effect corresponding to the command (variation pattern identification information). That is, when a symbol variation game is performed based on a predetermined variation pattern, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. The first special figure out-of-fluctuation variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16A is a variation pattern table that is selected when the result of the jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold is out of order. When the symbol variation game is performed based on the set variation pattern (first special symbol deviation variation pattern), the “identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are stopped in an outlier manner as a symbol variation effect corresponding to the symbol variation game. The displayed symbol variation effect is executed. Each variation pattern table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  In the first special figure deviation variation pattern selection process (S3142), when the above-mentioned first special figure deviation variation pattern table is selected, the first special figure deviation variation pattern table is referred to and the first special figure deviation variation pattern table is referred to in S3106 of FIG. The first special figure deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the special figure hold is selected.

  The first special figure losing variation pattern selection process (S3142) that is performed when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure suspension is not explained. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure hold is out, the second special figure out fluctuation pattern selection process is performed (S3144). In the second special figure deviation variation pattern selection process, the second symbol display device 32 stops the special symbol (second special symbol) from the variation display until the stop symbol is displayed. The process of selecting the fluctuation pattern (second special figure deviation fluctuation pattern) is performed. Specifically, it is first determined whether the gaming state is set to “open extended state” or “non-open extended state”. Then, when the gaming state is set to the non-open extended state, the second special figure non-open / exit variation pattern table in which a plurality of second special figure off-change patterns are set in the non-open extended state is selected. On the other hand, when the game state is set to the open extended state, the second special figure release deviation variation pattern table in which a plurality of second special figure release variation patterns in the open extension state are set is selected.

  FIG. 16 (b) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the second special figure non-opening deviation variation pattern table of this embodiment, and FIG. 16 (c) is a diagram showing the second special figure opening deviation fluctuation pattern table of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing shown notionally. As is apparent from a comparison between FIG. 16 (b) and FIG. 16 (c), the second special figure with the fluctuation time shorter than the second special figure non-opening deviation fluctuation pattern table is included in the second special figure release deviation fluctuation pattern table. A deviation variation pattern is set. Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the second special figure deviation fluctuation pattern set in the second special figure release deviation fluctuation pattern table (that is, during the open extended state), the second special figure is displayed. The variation time of the second special figure is larger than the case where the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the second special figure deviation fluctuation pattern set in the non-open deviation fluctuation pattern table (that is, during the non-open extended state). Becomes shorter. As described above, during the open extended state, the possibility of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is higher than in the non-open extended state, so that the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed. Will be more frequent. That is, during the extended extended state, the symbol variation game with a short variation time of the special symbol and the symbol variation effect with a short variation time of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are more frequently compared with those in the non-open extended state. Is executed.

  In the second special figure deviation variation pattern selection process (S3144), after selecting the above-mentioned second special figure non-opening deviation variation pattern table or the second special figure opening deviation variation pattern table, the selected variation pattern table is referred to. A second extraordinary figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the second special figure hold in S3102 of FIG. 13 is selected.

  In this way, when the off-fluctuation variation pattern is selected in the first special figure out-of-fluctuation pattern selection process (S3142) or the second special figure out-of-fluctuation pattern selection process (S3144), the out-of-pattern is stored in the RAM 203 as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol). Store in the area (stop symbol storage area) (S3146).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination this time is a jackpot (S3124: yes), a process for selecting a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol selection process) is performed. In this process, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit symbol decision random number among the determination random numbers read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. Selection (determination) is made with reference to (S3126).

  In this embodiment, 100 values of “0 to 99” are set as the jackpot symbol determining random number, and a jackpot symbol is set for each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number. That is, 100 types (100 pieces) of big hit symbols are set. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between “the value of the jackpot symbol random number” and “hit symbol” is set, and a table corresponding to the first special symbol and a table corresponding to the second special symbol are provided. Prestored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. In the process of S3126, referring to such a jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol determination random number read in S3102 or S3106 is selected. When the jackpot symbol is selected in this way (S3126), the selected jackpot symbol is stored as a stop symbol in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 (S3128).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 100 types of jackpot symbols (first special chart jackpot symbol) selected (determined) using the jackpot symbol determination table (big jackpot symbol determination random number) of the first special symbol. 50 types (50) of the (100) jackpot symbols correspond to the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as “4R jackpot game”) in which the round game in which the prize winning opening 31d is opened is performed four times. “4R jackpot game”, and the remaining 50 types (50) of jackpot symbols correspond to “15R jackpot game” (hereinafter also referred to as “15R jackpot game”) in which the aforementioned round game is played 15 times. It is a big hit symbol. On the other hand, all of 100 types (100) of big hit symbols are selected (determined) using the second special symbol big hit symbol determination table (big hit symbol determination random number). The above-mentioned “15R big hit game”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player in one round game is almost the same, so the 15R jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player than the 4R jackpot game. . As described above, when the first special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the probability that the big bonus symbol will be “15R jackpot symbol” is 50%, whereas the second special symbol jackpot symbol is When the display is stopped, the probability that the jackpot symbol is “15R jackpot symbol” is 100%. In this way, since the execution probability of the 15R jackpot game is higher when the second special figure jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed than when the first special figure jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the first special figure is suspended. From the symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “first special diagram variation game”) based on (the entry of the game ball into the first start port 17a), the second special diagram hold (the game ball to the second start port 17b) The symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “second special diagram variation game”) based on the “entrance ball” is more advantageous to the player.

  When the big hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area in the process of S3128 in FIG. 14, a big hit variation pattern selection process (big hit variation pattern selection process) is performed (S3130). In the big hit variation pattern selection processing, the variation pattern from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) to the stop display on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is displayed. Among them, a process of selecting a variation pattern (big hit variation pattern) when stopping display with the big hit symbol is performed. Specifically, first, the big hit fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is selected from the fluctuation pattern table (hit big fluctuation pattern table) in which the big hit fluctuation pattern is set. Subsequently, based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. 13, the selected big hit fluctuation pattern table is referred to and the read fluctuation pattern decision random number is obtained. Select the corresponding jackpot variation pattern.

  When the symbols to be stopped and stored are stored and the variation pattern is selected, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination made previously is based on the second special figure hold (S3152). As a result, if it was performed based on the second special figure hold (S3152: yes), the special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed on the second symbol display device 32 according to the selected variation pattern. After starting (symbol changing game) (S3154), "1" is subtracted from the second special figure holding number (S3156). On the other hand, when the big hit determination is not performed based on the second special figure hold, that is, based on the first special figure hold (S3152: no), according to the selected variation pattern. After the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (first special symbol) is started on the first symbol display device 28 (S3158), "1" is subtracted from the first special symbol hold number (S3160).

  When “1” is subtracted from the number of second special figure hold or the number of first special figure hold (S3156 or S3160), the type of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure for which the variable display is started this time is designated. A change pattern designation command (including fluctuation pattern identification information) or a stop symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed after variation display is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation start command. (S3162).

  Here, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described change start time command (stop symbol designation command), the effect display device 27 causes the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to accompany the end of the symbol variation game. The symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. That is, when the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command is out of the symbol, the symbols are determined so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed without the numbers being aligned (with a break). If the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the symbols are determined so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the numbers aligned (with a doublet).

  In addition, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described variation start command (variation pattern designation command), an effect pattern from the start to the end of the current symbol variation game, that is, the identification symbols 27a and 27b. , 27c from the start of the variable display until the stop display of these three identification symbols is selected. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect on the display screen of the effect display device 27 according to the selected effect pattern, and stops and displays the identified symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c.

  When the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern designation command and stop symbol designation command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in this way (S3162), the special figure fluctuation display processing shown in FIGS. Return to the special symbol game processing of 11 and FIG.

  In the above, the processing when it is determined that the special symbol game process is not being played during the big hit game (S302: no) and neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is variably displayed (S304: no) Explained. On the other hand, although it is not in the big hit game (S302: no), if it is determined that either the first special figure or the second special figure is in the variable display (S304: yes), it is already special. This corresponds to the case where the variation pattern of the symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the stop symbol are determined and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S312). Since the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is determined in advance according to the fluctuation pattern, at the same time when the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started, By setting the fluctuation time, it is possible to determine whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (fluctuation time measuring means). As a result, if the variation time has not yet elapsed (S312: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S312: yes), a symbol confirmation display process is executed (S314). As will be described in detail later, in the symbol fixed display processing, processing for performing stop display and fixed display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol during the variable display (display that maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed). Is executed. When the symbol confirmation display process is executed (S314), it is determined whether or not the “determined display time” of the first special figure or the second special figure that has been confirmed has elapsed (S320). The “determined display time” is a time for “determining and displaying” the first special figure or the second special figure. In the determination processing in S320, the “definite display” is performed after the first special figure or the second special figure is “definitely displayed”. It is determined whether or not the “determined display time” has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process of FIG. 9 in a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol game process of FIGS. 11 and 12 is started again. And it is determined that the second special figure is not being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no). Subsequently, in determining whether or not the special symbol is being confirmed, it is determined that it is being confirmed (S306: yes). ), It is determined again whether the fixed display time has passed (S320). If it is determined that the determined display time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S320: yes), the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that is stopped and displayed is “big hit symbol”. It is determined whether or not there is (S322 in FIG. 12). As a result, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the “hit symbol” (S322: yes), an opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d during the jackpot game is set (S324). That is, when “4R big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the 4R big hit game is executed, so that the open pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 31d is four round games. When the “15R jackpot symbol” is stopped and displayed, the 15R jackpot game is executed, so the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d is set to a pattern corresponding to 15 round games.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d is set, the big hit flag is set to ON in order to start the big hit game (S326). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is being executed (during a jackpot game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is secured as a storage area for the jackpot flag. . The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed according to the set state of the big hit flag.

  Subsequently, when the big hit game is started, if the gaming state is in a period set to a high probability state and an open extended state (hereinafter also referred to as “high probability open period”), processing for ending the period is performed. Specifically, if the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S328: yes), the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S330), and if the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S332: yes). Since the release extension flag is set to ON together with the change shortening flag, the change reduction flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S334). These flags are set again when the game state is set at the end of the big hit game. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the high probability state and the open extension state are set simultaneously.

  When the flag setting process for starting the big hit game is completed (S326 to S334), a command indicating that the big hit game is started (a big hit game start command) is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S340). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 executes an effect corresponding to the jackpot game. When the big hit game start command is transmitted (S340), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  The above is the processing when the special symbol stopped on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 (that is, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a big hit symbol (S322: yes). explained. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol, that is, if it is a missed symbol (S322: no), a process related to the progress of the highly accurate release period is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a high probability release period is started following the end of the big hit game, and the number of times the symbol variable game has been executed since the high probability release period has started is a big hit. When the predetermined number of times (80 times) is reached without occurrence, the high-accuracy opening period is configured to end. In other words, after the start of the high probability release period, when the symbol variation game in which the out symbol is stopped and displayed (hereinafter also referred to as “displacement variation game”) is continuously performed 80 times, the high probability release period ends. Therefore, in the process related to the progress of the high probability release period, first, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to a high probability state (S342). As a result, when it is in the high probability state (S342: yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the high-accuracy counter (S344). The high-accuracy counter is a counter in which the remaining number of symbol variation games until the end of the high probability state is set, and “1” is subtracted every time one outlier variation game is completed. If the value of the high-accuracy counter after subtracting “1” by the process of S344 is “0”, that is, the remaining number of symbol variation games in the high probability state becomes “0” (S346: yes), the high probability In order to end the state, the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S348). When the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S342: no), the processing of S344 to S348 is omitted, and the value of the high-accuracy counter is not “0” although the high-accuracy flag is set to ON. (S346: no), the process of S348 is omitted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to the open extension state (S350). As a result, when it is in the open extended state (S350: yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the fluctuation shortening counter (S352). The variation shortening counter is a counter in which the remaining number of symbol variation games until the end of the open extension state is set, and “1” is decremented every time one outlier variation game is completed. When the value of the fluctuation shortening counter after subtracting “1” by the processing of S352 is “0”, that is, when the remaining number of symbol fluctuation games in the high probability state becomes “0” (S354: yes), the opening is extended. In order to end the state, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S356). If the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S350: no), the processing of S352 to S356 is omitted, and the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON and the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is not “0”. (S354: no), the process of S356 is omitted.

  When the processing related to the progress of the high probability release period is thus performed, a game state designation command indicating the setting state of the game state is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S366). Thereafter, the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. In the high-accuracy counter and the fluctuation shortening counter, each storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the high probability state and the open extension state start and end at the same time, any one of the corresponding flag and counter is shared. You may make it utilize.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S350). As described above, the big hit flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is a big hit game. Therefore, when the big hit flag is set to ON (S350: yes), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit game process described below (S400).

A-3-4. Jackpot game processing:
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the big hit game process. By executing this jackpot game process, a jackpot game is performed. Hereinafter, the big hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When starting the big hit game process (S400), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big winning opening 31d is in an open state (opening) (S402). The big prize opening 31d is closed as long as the big hit game is not started, and immediately after the big hit game is started, the big prize opening 31d is closed. Accordingly, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is not open (S402: no), and it is determined whether or not the number of round games (hereinafter also referred to as “round number”) has reached a predetermined number (S404). As described above, during the big hit game, the special winning opening 31d is opened, and the round game is repeated a predetermined number of times (4 times or 15 times). Corresponding to this, when the special winning opening 31d is closed (S402: no), the number of rounds of the special winning opening 31d is a predetermined number of times (the number of opening of the opening patterns set in S324 of FIG. 12). (4 times or 15 times)) is reached (S404).

  As a matter of course, immediately after the big hit game is started, the number of rounds has not reached the predetermined number (S404: no), and it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S406). The closing time of the special winning opening 31d is a time during which the special winning opening 31d is closed between the round game and the round game. In the present embodiment, the closing time of the special winning opening 31d is set to 1 second. Immediately after the big hit game is started, it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 31d has elapsed since the big prize opening 31d is closed (S406: yes), and the big prize opening 31d is opened. A new round game is started (S408). Then, after a command indicating the start of the round game (round start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S410), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 18 is temporarily ended, and the game control process shown in FIG. Return.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, as shown in FIG. 9, after performing a series of various processes after the prize ball related process (S50), the big hit game process (S400) is started again. . In this embodiment, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process (S50 to S400) shown in FIG. 9 is “4 msec”, so the jackpot game process shown in FIG. It is executed every 4 msec. Then, when the big hit game is started and the big hit game processing of FIG. 17 is executed for the first time, the big winning opening 31d is opened in S408 as described above, and the processing is ended as it is, but after 4 msec, 2 When performing the process of the round, it is determined in S402 that the special winning opening 31d is open (S402: yes).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined opening time (opening time (for example, 30 seconds) in the opening pattern set in S326 of FIG. 12) (S412). As described above, in the big hit game, the opening time set based on the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are placed in the big winning opening 31d before the opening time elapses. When the player enters the ball, the open winning opening 31d is closed, and in response to this, in S412, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 31d. If the opening time has elapsed (S412: yes), after closing the big prize opening 31d (S416), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated and the game control process shown in FIG. At the predetermined opening If the game ball has not passed (S412: no), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d has reached a specified number (S414). (S414: yes) closes the special winning opening 31d (S416), whereas if the specified number has not been reached (S414: no), the predetermined opening is still open after the special winning opening 31d is opened. Since the time has not passed and the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31d has not reached the specified number, the big hit game process shown in FIG. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

  While the game control process of FIG. 9 is being repeatedly executed, whether a predetermined opening time has elapsed after the grand prize opening 31d is opened (S412: yes), or a predetermined number of game balls have entered the big prize opening 31d. When the ball is formed (S414: yes), the special winning opening 31d is closed (S416).

  Thus, one round game is completed. When the big hit game process is executed in the game control process due to the next timer interrupt, it is determined in S402 that the big winning opening 31d is closed (S402: no), and the predetermined number of round games are completed. Is determined (S404). As a result of the determination process of S404, if all the round games have not ended (S404: no), after confirming that the closing time of the big prize opening has reached a predetermined time (S406: yes), the big prize opening again 31d is opened and a new round game is started (S408), and a round start command is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S410). On the other hand, if it is determined in S404 that the predetermined number of round games have ended (S404: yes), the jackpot flag is set to OFF to end the jackpot game (S418), and a command indicating the end of the jackpot game. After the (big hit game end command) is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S420), the big hit end processing is started (S450).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process of this embodiment. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit end process, the CPU 201 performs a process for starting the high probability release period with the end of the big hit game. In this process, first, the high-accuracy flag is set to ON to set the gaming state to a high probability state (S500), and the high probability state is repeatedly executed up to 80 times without generating a big hit. In step S502, the value of the high-accuracy counter is set to “80” in order to continue the operation (S502). Next, in order to set the gaming state to the open extended state, the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are set to ON (S504, S506), and the open extended state is changed 80 times at maximum without causing a big hit. In order to continue until the game is repeatedly executed, “80” is set to the value of the fluctuation shortening counter (S508). It should be noted that during the high probability release period after the end of the big hit game, before the number of executions of the symbol variable game reaches 80 times, that is, before the values of the “high accuracy counter” and “variation shortening counter” become “0”, respectively. When a big hit occurs, “80” is set in each counter again after the big hit game related to the big hit is completed.

  As described above, when various flags and counters are set in order to start a highly reliable release period with the end of the big hit game, a game state designation command indicating the setting status is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S514). ). Thereafter, the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 18 is finished and the big hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

A-3-5. Symbol confirmation display processing:
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the symbol confirmation display process of the present embodiment. As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the symbol confirmation display process is a process executed when the variation time of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) during the variable display has elapsed (FIG. 11). S314).

  When the symbol confirmation display process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is to be confirmed and displayed (S600). As a result, when the first special figure is to be confirmed and displayed (S600: yes), the confirmation display time is set to “2.0 seconds” (S602). On the other hand, when the second special figure is confirmed and displayed (S600: no), the fixed display time is set to “1.0 second” (S604). In the following, the fixed display time for final display of the first special figure is also referred to as “first final display time”, and the final display time for final display of the second special chart is also referred to as “second final display time”. Further, the “second fixed display time” is set to a time longer than the variation time of the second special figure out-of-fluctuation variation pattern set in the second special figure deviating variation pattern table described above with reference to FIG. (Here, “1.0 second” described above). Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the second special figure deviation fluctuation pattern set in the second special figure release deviation fluctuation pattern table (that is, during the open extended state), the second special figure is displayed. The time during which the second special figure is fixedly displayed is longer than the time during which is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the first fixed display time is set to “2.0 seconds” and the second fixed display time is set to “1.0 seconds”. However, the second fixed display time is changed to the second special figure deviation variation pattern. If the first fixed display time is longer than the second fixed display time, the first fixed display time and the second fixed display time are not limited to the present embodiment. For example, the second fixed display time may be set to “1.0 seconds”, and the first fixed display time may be set between “1.5 seconds” to “3 seconds”.

  When the first fixed display time or the second fixed display time is set (S602, S604), the first special figure or the second special figure during the variable display is stored in the stop symbol storage area in the processes of S3128 and S3146 of FIG. The display is stopped and the confirmed display is started (S606). Subsequently, after the symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol confirmation display has started, in other words, the special symbol has been stopped and displayed, is sent to the sub-control board 220 (S608), the symbol confirmation display shown in FIG. The process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. Of course, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is fixedly displayed until the fixed display time (first fixed display time or second fixed display time) set in the process of S602 or S604 has elapsed (S320 in FIG. 11). The symbol stop command includes information indicating which one of the first special diagram and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first fixed display time is set longer than the second fixed display time. In other words, the first special figure variable game is displayed for a longer time than the second special figure variable game.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 displays the first special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the first starting port 17a, and the first special symbol stopped and displayed when the variation display ends. The 1st special figure variable game which carries out a fixed display until 1 fixed display time passes is performed. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “first special figure variable game execution means” in the present invention. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 displays the second special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second starting port 17b, and the second special symbol stopped and displayed upon completion of the variation display. A second special figure variable game is performed in which a fixed display is performed until a second fixed display time shorter than the one fixed display time elapses. In addition, in the second special figure variation game in the high probability release period (specific state), when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed with a deviating symbol (dismissing manner) different from the big hit symbol (winning manner), the second special symbol Is set to be equal to or shorter than the second fixed display time. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “second special figure variable game execution means” in the present invention. In addition, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 generates a highly reliable release period (specific state) in which the game ball enters the second start port 17b more frequently than the first start port 17a. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “specific state generating means” in the present invention.

A-4. Design variation production:
Next, the symbol variation effect executed in conjunction with the symbol variation game will be described. The symbol variation effect is performed using effect devices such as various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4d, the speaker 5y, and the effect display device 27. Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits various driving signals to the various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4d via the decorative driving board 226 in correspondence with the symbol variation game. Are made to emit light with light emission patterns corresponding to various effects. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 transmits a command (effect command) to the image / sound control board 230 in association with the symbol variation game. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives the effect command from the sub control board 220, the type of image data corresponding to the effect command, the display position of the image data, the enlargement / reduction ratio of the image data, etc. (drawing list) And the determined drawing list is transmitted to the VDP 234. When the VDP 234 receives the drawing list, the VDP 234 reads out image data from the image ROM 235 based on the received drawing list, and outputs the read image data to the effect display device 27 in the position and display method based on the drawing list. When the CPU 221 of the image / sound control board 230 receives the effect command from the sub-control board 220, it determines the sound data (music data, etc.) corresponding to the effect command and sends the determined sound data from the sound ROM 236. read out. Then, sound (music or the like) based on the read sound data is output from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224.

  As described above, the image / sound control board 230 according to the present embodiment responds to the effect commands independently of the sub control board 220 after receiving the commands (effect commands) corresponding to the various effects from the sub control board 220. Image and audio output can be performed. As described above, in this embodiment, the “CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220” is the main body, and the symbol variation effect is performed in cooperation with the “decoration drive board 226” and the “CPU 231 and VDP 234 of the image / sound control board 230”. It is to do. Hereinafter, a process for executing the symbol variation effect will be described with reference to “CPU 221 of the sub control board 220” which is the execution subject of the symbol variation effect.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation effect process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. When the symbol variation effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (S5000). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the change start command is sent from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 when the special symbol change display is started on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32. This is a command (variation pattern designation command, stop symbol designation command) for designating a special symbol variation pattern or stop symbol.

  When the variation start command is received (S5000: yes), a process of determining the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is performed (S5002). Here, the effect pattern table is stored in the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220. In the effect pattern table, after the variable display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is started on the screen of the effect display device 27, the mode until the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a predetermined stop symbol is displayed. The effect pattern to be shown is stored in association with the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a part of the effect pattern table of the present embodiment. On the left side of FIG. 21, a variation pattern of a special symbol designated by a variation pattern designation command is shown. In addition, on the right side of FIG. 21, the effect patterns corresponding to each variation pattern are shown. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command as the variation start command, it selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command from the effect pattern table in the process of S5002 of FIG. To do. Examples of the production pattern include the type of image data used for the design variation production and its output mode, the type and output mode of the audio data used for the design variation production, the light emission patterns of the various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4d in the design variation production, etc. Is remembered.

  When the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined (S5002), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to be stopped and displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27 in the symbol variation effect are determined (S5004). Specifically, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is out of the symbol, the symbols are displayed so that the numbers of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are not aligned (with a break). To decide. In particular, when the effect pattern determined in the process of S5002 is a reach effect pattern, the left identification symbol 27a and the right identification symbol 27c are the same number, and the middle identification symbol 27b is another number. Determine the design. Further, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the symbols are determined so that the numbers of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are aligned (stopped).

  Thus, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined (S5002), and when the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to be stopped and displayed as a result of this symbol variation effect are determined (S5004), the identification symbol 27a is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27. , 27b and 27c are started to start the symbol change effect (S5006). If no change start command has been received (S5000: no), the processing of S5002 to S5006 is omitted.

  As described above, when the symbol variation effect is started, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command is received from the main control board 200 (S5008). As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the symbol stop command is sent from the main control board 200 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the fixed display is started. This is a command transmitted to the control board 220. If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S5008: no), the symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. 18 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command is received (S5008: yes), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed with the symbol determined in the process of S5004. Here, after the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed together with the special symbol, the next symbol variation game is not started until the display time for the special symbol has elapsed, so the next symbol variation effect is also started. Not. Normally, if a new effect is not started in a state in which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c remain stopped and displayed. That is, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  When the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed (S5010), symbol transition effect processing is executed (S5012). In this process, an effect using the fixed display time in the symbol variation game is performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the symbol transition effect process of the present embodiment. When the symbol transition effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not the “symbol transition effect” is being executed (S5500). As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when shifting from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game, a “symbol transition effect” indicating this shift is executed. When it is determined in the process of S5500 that the symbol transition effect is not being executed (S5500: yes), it is determined whether a symbol stop command has been received, that is, whether a special symbol confirmation display has been started. (S5502). As a result, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is started (S5502: yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmation display is the first special figure (S5504). That is, since the symbol stop command includes information indicating whether the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, whether or not the final confirmation display is the first special figure based on the information. Determine whether.

  As a result, when the final confirmation display is the first special figure (S5504: yes), it is determined whether or not the next symbol fluctuation game is the second special figure fluctuation game (S5506). Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 10, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits the first hold occurrence command or the second hold occurrence command to the sub control board 220 every time the special figure hold occurs. The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 calculates the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number based on the command and stores them in the RAM 203. As described above with reference to FIG. 13, when the second special figure hold is stored, the second special figure variable game is preferentially performed. Therefore, in the determination process of S5506, it is determined whether or not the second symbol variation game is the second symbol variation game by determining whether or not the number of the second symbol retention is “1” or more.

  As a result, when the next symbol variation game is the second special symbol variation game (S5506: yes), the “symbol transition effect” is started (S5508). That is, if the current symbol variation game is the first special diagram variation game and the next symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game, the fixed display time (first “Determined display time: 2 seconds in this embodiment) is used to start a“ symbol transition effect ”indicating a transition from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol transition effect of the present embodiment. When shifting from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game, as shown in FIG. 23, in the first special figure variable game, the identification symbols 27a and 27b corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure. 27c (FIG. 23 (a)), and the stop display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c is executed in response to the stop display of the first special figure (start of the fixed display) (FIG. 23 ( b)), the symbol transition effect is executed using the first special figure confirmation display time (FIG. 23C). As shown in FIG. 23 (c), in the symbol transition effect, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that have been stopped are reduced and displayed so that the player can confirm, and the next symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game. Is displayed (here, “second special figure variable game START!” In the figure). Also, as described above with reference to FIG. 18, a big hit game (15R big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player is started when the second special figure variable game is performed than when the first special figure variable game is performed. Since there is a high possibility of being played, a display indicating that the player has an opportunity (here, “chance” in the figure) is displayed. In addition, as a configuration for displaying the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in the symbol transition effect, any configuration may be used as long as the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed so as to be confirmed by the player. The display to the back of “display indicating that the variable game is the second special figure variable game” and the “display indicating that the next symbol variable game is the second special figure variable game” are transparently displayed. The configuration can be exemplified. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not display the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the symbol transition effect.

  When the symbol transition effect is thus started (S5508 in FIG. 22), it is determined whether or not the symbol transition effect execution time (first confirmed display time) has elapsed (S5510). When the execution time of the symbol transition effect elapses (S5510: yes), after the symbol transition effect is ended (S5512), the symbol transition effect process shown in FIG. 22 is terminated and the symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. Return. If the symbol transition effect is being executed (S5500: yes), the processing of S5502 to S5508 is omitted, and it is confirmed whether or not the effect execution time of the symbol transition effect being executed has passed (S5510). . Further, when the symbol stop command is not received (S5502: no), when the final display is not the first special symbol (S5504: no), or when the next symbol variable game is not the second special symbol variable game ( (S5506: no), when the number of special figure reservation is “0” (S5506: no), the process (S5508 to S5512) relating to the symbol transition effect is omitted.

  The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220, when the second special figure variable game is performed following the first special figure variable game, the first special figure within the first fixed display time in the first special figure variable game. A symbol transition effect indicating transition from the variable game to the second special figure variable game is performed. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 corresponds to the “production execution means” in the present invention.

A-5. Effects obtained by the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect obtained by the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24A, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first fixed display time of the first special figure variable game is set longer than the second fixed display time of the second special figure variable game. In addition, in the high probability release period, the variation time of the second special figure variable game is set to be equal to or less than the second fixed display time. Also, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), when shifting from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game, the first special figure variable game is performed regardless of whether or not it is during the high probability release period. The symbol transition effect is executed using the first fixed display time.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the first fixed display time is set longer than the second fixed display time, between the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game. Thus, it is possible to make a difference in the waiting time from when the special symbol (identification symbol 27a, 27b, 27c) is stopped and displayed until the next symbol variation game is started. In other words, the player usually progresses the game as a matter of course that the waiting time until the start of the next symbol variation game is constant. However, by making a difference in the waiting time described above, A sense of game can be held, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In particular, when one of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game is continuously executed and the other is executed, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is suddenly changed. Thus, the game progress mode (game progress pace) can be changed. By utilizing such a change in the game progress mode to provide the player with a game sensation that has not been possible in the past, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the first fixed display time longer than the second fixed display time when shifting from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game. Run. As a result, since the execution time of the symbol transition effect can be secured for a long time, it is possible to impress the player to shift from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game. Can be increased.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can start a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player when the second special figure variable game is executed than when the first special figure variable game is executed. Because of the high nature, the player can be expected to execute the second special figure variable game. As described above, the above-mentioned design that impresses the player to shift from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game in a state in which the player is expected to execute the second special figure variable game. Since the transition effect is executed, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the execution of the second special figure variable game, and to further enhance the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure variable game is frequently performed during the period in which the gaming state is set to the low probability state and the non-opening extended state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability non-opening period”). The second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the high probability release period. That is, during the low-accuracy non-opening period, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is increased with a high frequency, and during the high-accuracy open period, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is decreased with a high frequency. As a result, the difference between the low-probability non-opening period and the high-probability open period can be emphasized, and it is possible to enhance the gaming fun.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the low probability non-release period, and the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the high probability release period. Therefore, when shifting from the low probability non-opening period to the high probability opening period, the transition from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game is executed with high probability and the symbol transfer effect is executed. Therefore, by executing this symbol transition effect, it is possible to impress the player to shift to the highly reliable release period, which is a period advantageous to the player, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a variation time of the special symbol (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c) when the second special figure variable game is a disparity variable game during the high-accuracy open period. It is equal to or less than the second fixed display time shorter than the fixed display time. As a result, the second confirmed display time for confirming the second special symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c) that are stopped and displayed in the highly reliable release period in which the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency is obtained. While securing, it is possible to highlight the speed of game progression and to enhance the gaming interest.

B. Second embodiment:
In the first embodiment described above, the pachinko machine in which the first fixed display time is longer than the second fixed display time has been described. In the second embodiment, a pachinko machine in which the second fixed display time is longer than the first fixed display time will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the symbol confirmation display process of the second embodiment. In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the symbol confirmation display process shown in FIG. 25 is executed as the symbol confirmation display process (S314 in FIG. 11) performed in the special symbol game process. Of course, this symbol fixed display process is executed when the variation time of the special symbol during the variable display has passed, as in the symbol fixed display process of the first embodiment. When the symbol confirmation display process of the second embodiment is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines which one of the first special diagram and the second special diagram is to be confirmed and displayed (S6000). As a result, when the first special figure is to be confirmed and displayed (S6000: yes), the confirmation display time is set to “1.0 second” (first confirmation display time) (S6002). On the other hand, when the second special figure is confirmed and displayed (S6000: no), the confirmed display time is set to “2.0 seconds” (second confirmed display time) (S6004). As the second fixed display time, a time longer than the fluctuation time of the second special figure out-of-fluctuation fluctuation pattern set in the second special figure release deviation fluctuation pattern table described above with reference to FIG. 16C is set. (Here, "2.0 seconds" described above). Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the second special figure deviation fluctuation pattern set in the second special figure release deviation fluctuation pattern table (that is, during the open extended state), the second special figure is displayed. The time during which the second special figure is fixedly displayed is longer than the time during which is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the first fixed display time is set to “1.0 second” and the second fixed display time is set to “2.0 seconds”. However, the second fixed display time is changed to the second special figure deviation variation pattern. If the second fixed display time is longer than the first fixed display time, the first fixed display time and the second fixed display time are not limited to the present embodiment. For example, the first fixed display time may be set to “1.0 seconds”, and the second fixed display time may be set between “1.5 seconds” to “3 seconds”.

  When the first fixed display time or the second fixed display time is set (S6002, S6004), the first special figure or the second special figure during the variable display is stored in the stop symbol storage area by the processes of S3128 and S3146 in FIG. The display is stopped and the confirmed display is started (S6006). Subsequently, after the symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol fixed display has started (stopped display) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S6008), the symbol fixed display processing shown in FIG. 25 is terminated. Then, the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. Of course, the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is fixedly displayed until the fixed display time (first fixed display time or second fixed display time) set in the processing of S6002 or S6004 has elapsed (S320 in FIG. 11).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the second fixed display time is set longer than the first fixed display time. In other words, the second special figure variable game is displayed for a longer time than the first special figure variable game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as the symbol transition effect processing (S5012 in FIG. 20) performed in the symbol variation effect processing in response to setting the fixed display time as described above, FIG. The symbol transition effect process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the symbol transition effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the symbol transition effect is being executed (S6500). In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when shifting from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game, a symbol transfer effect indicating this shift is executed. If it is determined in the process of S6500 that the symbol transition effect is not being executed (S6500: no), it is determined whether a symbol stop command has been received, that is, whether a special symbol confirmation display has been started. (S6502). As a result, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is started (S6502: yes), it is determined whether or not the present confirmation display is the second special figure (S6504).

  As a result, when the final confirmation display is the second special figure (S6504: yes), it is determined whether or not the next symbol fluctuation game is the first special figure fluctuation game (S6506). As a result, when the next symbol variation game is the first special symbol variation game (S6506: yes), the symbol transition effect is started (S6508). That is, if the current symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game and the next symbol variation game is the first special diagram variation game, the fixed display time (second The symbol transition effect indicating the transition from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game is started using the fixed display time).

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol transition effect of the second embodiment. When shifting from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game, as shown in FIG. 27, in the second special figure variable game, the identification symbols 27a and 27b corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. 27c (FIG. 27 (a)), and the stop display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c is executed in response to the stop display of the second special figure (start of the fixed display) (FIG. 27 ( b)), the symbol transition effect is executed using the second special figure confirmation display time (FIG. 27C). As shown in FIG. 27C, in the symbol transition effect, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that have been stopped are displayed in a reduced size so that the player can confirm, and the next symbol variation game is the first special diagram variation game. Is displayed (here, “first special figure variable game START” in the figure). Also, as described above with reference to FIG. 18, the big hit game (4R big hit game) that is disadvantageous to the player is started when the first special figure variable game is performed than when the second special figure variable game is performed. Since there is a high possibility of being played, a display (herein, “Pinch!” In the figure) indicating that there is a crisis for the player is performed.

  When the symbol transition effect is thus started (S6508 in FIG. 26), it is determined whether or not the symbol transition effect execution time (second confirmed display time) has elapsed (S5510). When the execution time of the symbol transition effect elapses (S6510: yes), after the symbol transition effect is terminated (S6512), the symbol transition effect process shown in FIG. 26 is terminated and the symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. Return. When the symbol transition effect is being executed (S6500: yes), the processing of S6502 to S6508 is omitted, and it is confirmed whether or not the effect execution time of the symbol transition effect being executed has passed (S6510). . In addition, when the symbol stop command is not received (S6502: no), when the final confirmation display is not the second special symbol (S6504: no), or when the next symbol variable game is the second special symbol variable game (S6506: no), when the number of special figure reservation is “0” (S6506: no), the process (S6508 to S6512) related to the symbol transition effect is omitted.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the “next variation start effect process” is executed following the above-described symbol transition effect process. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the next variation start effect process of the second embodiment. When the next variation start effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not it is during the highly accurate release period (S7000). As described above with reference to FIGS. 12 and 18, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a game state designation command indicating the setting state of the game state to the sub control board 220, and The CPU 221 stores the gaming state (whether or not it is during the high probability release period) in the RAM 223 based on the gaming state designation command. In the determination process of S7000, it is determined whether or not the highly accurate release period is in effect based on the stored contents.

  As a result, if it is during the highly accurate release period (S7000: yes), it is determined whether or not the “next variation start effect” is being executed (S7002). In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the second special figure variable game is continuously performed during the highly reliable release period, it indicates that the second special figure variable game is continuously performed. "Direction" is executed. The next variation start effect will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S7002 that the next variation start effect is not being executed (S7002: no), whether or not a symbol stop command has been received, that is, whether or not a special symbol confirmation display has been started. Judgment is made (S7004). As a result, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is started (S7004: yes), it is determined whether or not the final confirmation display is the second special figure (S7006).

  As a result, when the final confirmation display is the second special figure (S7006: yes), it is determined whether or not the next symbol fluctuation game is the second special figure fluctuation game (S7008). As a result, when the next symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game (S7008: yes), the “next variation start effect” is started (S7010). That is, if the current symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game and the next symbol variation game is also the second special diagram variation game during the high probability release period, the current second special diagram variation game will be performed. Using the fixed display time (second fixed display time: 2.0 seconds in this embodiment) at the next time that the second special figure variable game will be performed (the second special figure variable game will be continued) The “next variation start effect” shown is started. In addition, since the frequency with which the second special figure variable game is executed increases during the open extension period, it is estimated that the second special figure variable game is executed continuously. Therefore, when the second special figure variable game is executed (S7006: yes), without confirming that the next symbol variable game is the second special figure variable game (the process of S7008 is omitted), You may comprise so that a "next variation start effect" may be started.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the next variation start effect of the second embodiment. When the second special figure variable game is continuously performed during the extended extension period, as shown in FIG. 29, in the previous second special figure variable game, the identification symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed (FIG. 29 (a)), and the stop display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is executed in response to the stop display of the second special figure (start of confirmation display) ( FIG. 29B), the next variation start effect is executed using the second special figure confirmation display time (FIG. 29C). As shown in FIG. 29 (c), in the next variation start effect, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that have been stopped are displayed in a reduced size so that the player can confirm, and the second variation variation game is continuously displayed in the second variation variation game. A display indicating that the special figure variable game is performed (here, “second special figure variable game continuation” in the figure) is displayed. In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 18, the high probability release period ends when the symbol variation game is performed 80 times without starting the big hit game, so that the display related to the progress status of the high probability release period is performed. Is called. Examples of the display relating to the progress status of the high-accuracy release period include a display indicating the remaining period until the high-accuracy release period ends (for example, “24 more times” in the drawing).

  When the next change start effect is thus started (S7010 in FIG. 28), it is determined whether or not the execution time (second confirmed display time) of the next change start effect has passed (S7012). Then, when the execution time of the next variation start effect elapses (S7012: yes), after the next variation start effect is finished (S7014), the next variation start effect process shown in FIG. 28 is finished, and the symbol change shown in FIG. Return to the production process. If the next change start effect is being executed (S7002: yes), the processing of S7004 to S7010 is omitted, and it is confirmed whether or not the execution time of the next change start effect being executed has elapsed ( S7012). When the symbol stop command has not been received (S7004: no), when the final display is not the second special symbol (S7006: no), or when the next symbol variable game is the first special symbol variable game (S7008: no), when the special figure reservation number is “0” (S7008: no), the processing (S7010 to S7014) relating to the next change start effect is omitted.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect obtained by the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30A, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the second fixed display time of the second special figure variable game is set longer than the first fixed display time of the first special figure variable game. In addition, in the high probability release period, the variation time of the second special figure variable game is set to be equal to or less than the second fixed display time. In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when shifting from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game, the second special figure variable game is performed regardless of whether or not it is during the high probability release period. The symbol transition effect is executed using the second fixed display time. In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the second special figure variable game is continuously executed in the high probability release period, the second fixed display time of the previous second special figure variable game is used. Then, the next change start effect is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, since the second fixed display time is set longer than the first fixed display time, between the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game. Thus, it is possible to make a difference in the waiting time from when the special symbol (identification symbol 27a, 27b, 27c) is stopped and displayed until the next symbol variation game is started. In other words, the player usually progresses the game as a matter of course that the waiting time until the start of the next symbol variation game is constant. However, by making a difference in the waiting time described above, A sense of game can be held, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In particular, when one of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game is continuously executed and the other is executed, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is suddenly changed. Thus, the game progress mode (game progress pace) can be changed. By utilizing such a change in the game progress mode to provide the player with a game sensation that has not been possible in the past, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when shifting from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game, uses the second fixed display time longer than the first fixed display time to perform the symbol transition effect. Run. As a result, since the execution time of the symbol transition effect can be secured for a long time, it is possible to impress the player to shift from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game. Can be increased.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment can start a big hit game which is disadvantageous to the player when the first special figure variable game is executed than when the second special figure variable game is executed. Since the performance is high, the player can be expected to execute the second special figure variable game rather than the first special figure variable game. In particular, during the high probability release period, there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be started, and since the number of symbol variable games that can be executed during the high probability release period is limited, the first special figure variable game is The player can be expected not to be executed. In this way, the player is expected to not execute the first special figure variable game, and impresses the player to shift from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game. Since the symbol transition effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's sense of crisis with respect to the fact that the first special figure variation game is executed and the disadvantageous big hit game is executed, and it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment interest. Become.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the first special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the low probability non-release period, and the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the high probability release period. . That is, during the low-accuracy non-opening period, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is shortened with a high frequency, and during the high-accuracy open period, the above-described standby time (determined display time) is increased with a high frequency. As a result, the difference between the low-probability non-opening period and the high-probability open period can be emphasized, and it is possible to enhance the gaming fun.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the first special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the low probability non-release period, and the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency during the high probability release period. Therefore, when shifting from the high probability release period to the low probability non-release period, the transition from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game is performed with high probability, and the symbol transition effect is executed. Therefore, by executing this symbol transition effect, it is possible to impress the player that the highly accurate release period, which is an advantageous period for the player, is completed, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment uses the second fixed display time of the previous second special figure variable game when the second special figure variable game is continuously executed during the highly accurate release period. Then, the next change start effect is executed. During the highly reliable release period, the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency and the second special figure variable game is frequently repeated, so that the next fluctuation start effect is also executed at a high frequency. As a result, it is possible to give an impression to the player that the second special figure variable game advantageous to the player is performed at a high frequency, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has a finite number of symbol variable games that can be executed during the highly accurate release period. Therefore, a game for the end of the high-accuracy release period by performing “display related to the progress status of the high-accuracy release period” in the next fluctuation start effect executed frequently during the high-accuracy release period. The feeling of frustration of the person can be increased, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment has a special symbol (identification symbol 27a, 27b, 27c) variation time when the second special symbol variation game is a disparity variation game during the high probability release period. 2 It is less than the fixed display time. As a result, it is possible to make the next variation start effect executed using the second fixed display time stand out, and it is further confirmed that the second special figure variation game advantageous to the player is frequently performed. A player can be strongly impressed, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

C. Third embodiment:
In the first embodiment described above, the pachinko machine in which the first fixed display time is longer than the second fixed display time has been described. In the second embodiment, the pachinko machine in which the second fixed display time is longer than the first fixed display time has been described. In the third embodiment, a pachinko machine that provides a difference in length between the first confirmed display time and the second confirmed display time according to the setting state of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 31A is a flowchart showing the symbol confirmation display process of the third embodiment. In the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the symbol confirmation display process shown in FIG. 31A is executed as the symbol confirmation display process (S314 in FIG. 11) performed in the special symbol game process. Of course, this symbol fixed display process is executed when the variation time of the special symbol during the variable display has passed, as in the symbol fixed display process of the first embodiment.

  When the symbol confirmation display process of the third embodiment is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not it is during the highly reliable release period (S7500). As a result, when it is during the highly accurate release period (S7500: yes), the symbol fixed display process of the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 19 is executed. That is, when it is during the highly accurate release period, “2.0 seconds” is set as the first fixed display time, and “1.0 seconds” shorter than the first fixed display time is set as the second fixed display time. . Then, the fixed display is started by stopping and displaying the special symbol during the variable display, and the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

  On the other hand, if it is not during the highly accurate release period (S7500: no), the symbol fixed display process of the second embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 25 is executed. That is, when it is not during the highly accurate release period, “1.0 second” is set as the first fixed display time, and “2.0 seconds” longer than the first fixed display time is set as the second fixed display time. Then, the fixed display is started by stopping and displaying the special symbol during the variable display, and the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the fixed display time in the first special figure variable game (first fixed display time) is displayed in the second special figure variable game when it is in the high probability open period. If it is set longer than the time (second fixed display time) and it is not during the high probability release period, the fixed display time in the second special figure variable game (second fixed display time) is set as the fixed display time in the first special figure variable game. Set longer than (first fixed display time).

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, since the fixed display time is set as described above, as a symbol transition effect process (S5012 in FIG. 20) performed in the symbol change effect process, FIG. The symbol transition effect process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the symbol transition effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not it is during the highly accurate release period (S8000). As a result, when it is during the highly accurate release period (S8000: yes), the symbol transition effect process of the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 22 is executed (S8002). In other words, if the current symbol variation game is the first special diagram variation game and the next symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game in the high probability release period, the first special variation game is performed. Using the fixed display time in the figure variable game (the first fixed display time set longer than the second fixed display time), the symbol transition indicating the transition from the first special figure variable game to the second special figure variable game Start production. Thereafter, when the execution time (second confirmed display time) of the symbol transition effect elapses, the symbol transition effect is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is not during the highly accurate release period (S8000: no), the symbol transition effect process of the second embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 26 is executed (S8004). That is, if the current symbol variation game is the second special diagram variation game and the next symbol variation game is the first special diagram variation game during the high probability release period, Using the fixed display time in the figure variable game (second fixed display time set longer than the first fixed display time), the symbol transition indicating that the game shifts from the second special figure variable game to the first special figure variable game. Start production. Thereafter, when the execution time (second confirmed display time) of the symbol transition effect elapses, the symbol transition effect is ended.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the first confirmed display time and the second confirmed display time are set according to the gaming state. Specifically, during the low-probability non-opening period, the second fixed display time is set longer than the first fixed display time as in the second embodiment. Further, during the highly accurate release period, the first fixed display time is set longer than the second fixed display time as in the first embodiment. Therefore, during the low-accuracy non-opening period, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained, and during the high-probability opening period, the same effect as that of the above-described first embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment displays the second confirmed display during the low probability non-release period in which the first special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency and the second special figure variable game is executed at a low frequency. The time is set longer than the first fixed display time. In addition, during the high probability release period in which the second special figure variable game is executed at a high frequency and the first special figure variable game is executed at a low frequency, the first fixed display time is set longer than the second fixed display time. Is done. That is, regardless of whether or not it is during the high probability release period, the fixed display time of the symbol variable game executed at a lower frequency is set longer than the symbol variable game executed at a high frequency. As a result, regardless of whether or not it is during the high probability release period, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the symbol variation game that is executed at a low frequency, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described about this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, the configuration opposite to that of the third embodiment described above, that is, during the low-accuracy non-release period, the first fixed display time is set longer than the second fixed display time in the same manner as the first embodiment, and the high-accuracy release is performed. During the period, the second fixed display time may be set longer than the first fixed display time as in the second embodiment. In this way, the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained during the low-accuracy non-opening period, and the same effect as that of the above-described second embodiment can be obtained during the high-probability opening period. Further, in such a configuration, during the low probability non-opening period in which the first special figure variable game is executed with high frequency and the second special figure variable game is executed with low frequency, the first fixed display is performed. The time is set longer than the second fixed display time. In addition, during the high probability release period in which the second special figure variable game is executed with high frequency and the first special figure variable game is executed with low frequency, the second fixed display time is set longer than the first fixed display time. Is done. In other words, regardless of whether or not it is during the high probability release period, the fixed display time of the symbol variation game that is executed at a higher frequency is set longer than the symbol variation game that is executed at a low frequency, and is executed at a low frequency. When shifting to the symbol variation game, the symbol transition effect is executed using the determined display time. As a result, regardless of whether or not it is during the high probability release period, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the symbol variation game that is executed at a low frequency, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special figure variable game is more likely to be executed than the first special figure variable game. However, the second special figure variable game is more likely to be executed. It is good also as a structure with high possibility that the big hit game in which the 1st special figure variable game is more advantageous will be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a time-variable probability variation machine (so-called ST machine) having a probability variation rush rate of 100% has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to an ST machine having a probability variation rush rate of 100%. However, for example, a model in which the jackpot probability after the jackpot game ends is set to “low probability” or “high probability”, or the jackpot probability is set to a low probability and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended. The present invention can be applied to all types of pachinko machines, such as a model that can set a probability open extension state (low probability open period) and a model that does not change the jackpot probability before and after the jackpot game starts.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port 17a, first game port provided on the game board) are used. 2) A pachinko machine that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the game balls entering the start opening 17b, the big prize opening 31d, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that gives a player a game profit (game value), and in this case, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. . As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine), 17a ... 1st starting port, 17b ... 2nd starting port, 28 ... 1st symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd symbol display device, 31d ... Grand prize opening, 200 ... Main Control board 201 ... CPU (first special figure variable game execution means, second special figure variable game execution means, specific state generation means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (effect execution means).

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The variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol, and the winning game is executed when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a winning manner. When the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the winning manner, the probability that the winning game advantageous to the player is executed is higher than when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the winning manner. It ’s a high- ball game machine,
The first special symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the first start port, and the first special symbol stopped and displayed upon completion of the variability display is confirmed until a first fixed display time elapses. First special figure variable game execution means for performing the first special figure variable game to be displayed;
The second special symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the second starting port, and the second special symbol that is stopped by the end of the variable display is shorter than the first fixed display time. 2nd special figure variable game execution means for performing a second special figure variable game for final display until the fixed display time elapses;
When the second special figure variable game is performed following the first special figure variable game, the first special figure variable game is changed from the first special figure variable game within the first fixed display time in the first special figure variable game. 2 effect execution means for performing a symbol transition effect indicating transition to a special figure variable game;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
An effect display device having a display screen is provided,
A symbol variation effect for variably displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed on the display screen of the effect display device,
The ball game machine , wherein the symbol transition effect is executed on a display screen of the effect display device .

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