JP5847616B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that uses a game ball to play a game, and more particularly to a pachinko machine that produces an effect that makes it difficult to recognize a game state after a big hit.

  In general, a pachinko machine has a special symbol display device that displays a special symbol, an effect display device that displays a predetermined effect, a starting point that triggers an electronic lottery related to the special symbol, and an electronic symbol that relates to a normal symbol. There are through-chuckers that trigger the lottery and electric tulips that open and close at the entrance of the start opening (ordinary electric accessories). Special symbols are given when game balls launched toward the game area win a prize at the start opening. The electronic lottery is performed, and the special symbol display device displays the mode in which the special symbol is changed for a predetermined time and then stopped to notify the result of the electronic lottery. Therefore, the time required for a game related to one special symbol (special symbol game) is determined by the variation time of the special symbol.

  The variation time of the special symbol is usually determined by lottery by a variation pattern determination unit (special symbol variation time determination unit). The variation pattern determining means determines a variation time related to a special symbol for each game by referring to a predetermined variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables in which various variation times are defined. The variation pattern table includes various types having a long variation time and a short variation time, and the variation pattern determination means refers to a predetermined table among a plurality of variation pattern tables according to a predetermined rule.

  Further, in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, a plurality of effect symbols (designated as a dummy symbol, which is used for the effect) are displayed in a variable manner on the effect display device so that various effects are performed. When the result of the electronic lottery is a big hit (per special figure), these effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols stop together). Thus, the player is notified that it is a big hit. When the jackpot is won, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided. In this jackpot game, the game device enters the big winning opening exposed by opening and closing the attacker device (special electric accessory) a predetermined number of times, so that the player can acquire many prize balls.

  On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the through-chucker, a game (ordinary game) related to a normal symbol is played. Specifically, an electronic lottery of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the through-chucker, and the normal symbol display device displays a mode of stopping after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time. The result of the electronic lottery is reported. There are two types of variation time for normal symbols: long (for example, 30 seconds) and short (for example, 0.6 seconds). Which variation time is used depends on the state of the game related to normal symbols. It is decided beforehand according to. And when a lottery related to a normal symbol is won per common symbol, the electric tulip is opened for a predetermined time. Therefore, it is easy to win a game ball at the start port.

  Here, in the pachinko machine, as a gaming state related to a special symbol, a special figure normal gaming state having a low probability of winning a jackpot, and a special figure high probability gaming state having a higher probability of winning a jackpot than this special figure normal gaming state As a game state related to a normal symbol, a normal game normal game state with a low probability of winning per normal figure, and a high-probability game state with a higher probability of winning per general figure than this normal game normal game state There is. The above jackpot type (special symbol type) includes a normal bonus (normal symbol) and a probable bonus (specific symbol) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal bonus. Different game states are set for the game state related to the special symbol and the game state related to the normal symbol depending on the type of jackpot.

  For example, the normal game state (normal state) is the special figure normal game state and the normal figure normal game state, but if the normal game is won, the special figure game after the jackpot game will be a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Until the game state becomes the special figure normal game state and the normal figure high probability game state (short time state), the game state returns to the normal game state when the predetermined number of times is exceeded. In addition, when the winning per winning change is made, the gaming state becomes a special figure high probability gaming state and a normal figure high probability gaming state (probability changing state) until the next jackpot.

  Further, in the above-mentioned short time state and probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is generally shortened compared to the normal gaming state. For this reason, when the game ball passes through the through chucker in the short-time state or the probable change state, the probability of winning per normal figure is high and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, so that the electric tulips frequently open and close. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning per regular figure is low and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, so that the electric tulip does not easily open and close compared with the short time state and the probable state. Thus, the frequency of the electric tulip opening and closing is higher in the short time state and the probability variation state than in the normal gaming state.

  Conventionally, it is possible to determine whether the winning pattern is normal or normal, depending on the style of the effect displayed at the time of winning the jackpot (for example, if odd numbers are aligned, the odds are positive, if even numbers are aligned, the normal winning is, for example) Is). For this reason, although there is a willingness to continue the game in the case of a probable change, there is a situation in which the willingness to continue the game is lost after a predetermined number of time-short states in the normal winning. In order to improve such a situation, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed.

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has a configuration in which the type of jackpot is concealed from the player at the time of jackpot, and further, it is difficult to determine whether the gaming state after the jackpot is a probability change state or not. Thereby, after the jackpot game, the player can continue the game while expecting that the type of jackpot is a probable hit, so that the gameability is improved.

JP 2004-65388 A (paragraphs 0073 to 0074, etc.)

  In Patent Document 1, it is difficult for a player to predict whether the game state after a big hit game is a probable change state or a short-time state. However, even in Patent Document 1, when the type of jackpot is normal, the gaming state returns to the normal state after a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times after jackpot) in which the short-time state continues, so temporarily Even if it is devised so that the gaming state cannot be distinguished by blinking the lamps provided in various places of the pachinko machine or changing the image on the liquid crystal display unit, the electric tulip will be used after the predetermined number of games has been performed. If the release frequency is viewed, it will be known whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state.

  More specifically, the electric tulips frequently open and close until the number of special figure games after the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number, regardless of whether the jackpot type is a normal hit or a probable hit. Even if the player observes the frequency of opening and closing the electric tulips, it is difficult to predict the type of jackpot. However, after the number of special figure games exceeds the predetermined number of times, the electric tulip will not frequently open and close because the time-short state will end in the case of normal hit, but the electric tulip will open frequently in case of probable change Therefore, the player can easily identify whether the type of jackpot is a normal hit or a probable change by looking at the frequency of opening and closing the electric tulip.

  In this case, even if the type of jackpot is kept secret, the type of jackpot will become clear if the opening and closing operation of the electric tulip is observed after a special number of special game has been played. If the electric tulip does not open and close after a certain number of special drawing games, the player will notice that the type of jackpot is normal and stops the game after that (the so-called swiftness after a short time) )

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a pachinko machine capable of having a sense of expectation for a probable change even after a predetermined number of special game games after a big hit. It is in.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a game board having a game area in which game balls flow down, a start opening provided in the game area, and a random number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the start opening. The special symbol lottery means that draws the special symbol using the random number and the special symbol lottery means that the special symbol lottery means In a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery means after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time after the special symbol is determined by lottery from among a plurality including the normal symbol and the specific symbol. Special symbol display device for stopping display, special symbol variation time determining means for determining the variation time of the special symbol for each game related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special game”), and winning for each special symbol Shi A jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game, a through chucker provided in the gaming area through which a game ball can pass, and whether or not a normal symbol is successful when the game ball passes through the through chucker Normal symbol lottery means for performing the lottery related to, a normal symbol display device for displaying the normal symbol variably for a predetermined time, and then stopping and displaying in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery means, and fluctuation of the normal symbol Normal symbol variation time determining means for determining the time for each game related to a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”), and provided at the entrance of the start opening, and by the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means Open and close in the case of winning, according to the normal electric accessory that makes it easy to win the game ball to the start opening and the special symbol variation time determined by the special symbol variation time determining means An effect display device for displaying the appearance mode, and an effect display control means for controlling the display of the effect display device, wherein the special symbol lottery means sets the probability of winning per the special figure to a normal probability. Special symbol normal lottery means, special symbol high probability lottery means set with a high probability of winning per said special symbol from this special symbol normal lottery means, and the acquisition of a game ball at the start opening A reserved ball random number storage unit that stores M as a reserved ball random number with an upper limit of M (where M is a natural number, for example, M = 8), and the normal symbol lottery means A normal symbol normal lottery means in which the probability of winning is set to a normal probability, and a normal symbol high probability lottery means in which the probability of winning per said normal symbol is set higher than this normal symbol normal lottery means, Play related to special designs When a game ball is won at the starting port as a skill state, a special figure normal gaming state in which a lottery is performed by the special symbol normal lottery means, and a special figure high probability in which a lottery is performed by the special symbol high probability lottery means A normal game state in which a lottery is performed by the normal symbol normal lottery means and a normal figure high probability game in which a lottery is performed by the normal symbol high probability lottery means. And a gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state related to the special symbol and a gaming state related to the normal symbol, the gaming state setting means includes the gaming state as the special figure normal gaming state and Normal state consisting of the normal figure normal game state, short time state consisting of the special figure normal game state and the general figure high probability game state, or the special figure high probability game state and the general figure high probability game. If the special symbol type determined by the special symbol type determining means is the normal symbol, the special symbol game is played after the jackpot game. N times (where N is a natural number. For example, N = 100) is set to the short-time game state, and the special game is set by the special symbol type determination means while the N + 1 and subsequent game states are set to the normal state. When the special symbol type is the specific symbol, in the pachinko machine configured to set the gaming state from after the jackpot game to the next jackpot game to the probability variation state, the special symbol The variation time determining means includes a first variation time table in which the variation time of the special symbol is stored, and a variation of the special symbol that is relatively longer than the variation time of the special symbol stored in the first variation time table. A second variation time table in which time is stored, and the special symbol variation time determination means is configured to execute the special symbol game after the jackpot game until the Nth game. The variation time of the special symbol is determined with reference to the first variation time table regardless of whether the gaming state is the short time state or the certain variation state, and the special figure game is the jackpot game. The variation time of the special symbol between the subsequent N + 1th time and at least N + Ath time (where A is a natural number, for example, A = 3, A = 6, etc.), whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state. Regardless of whether or not it is determined, the normal symbol variation time determining means determines the special symbol variation time determination means from the time of the jackpot game until the Nth time the normal game is started. If it is within the period of the figure game, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined as the first common figure fluctuation time regardless of whether the gaming state is the time-short state or the probability variation state, Ordinary game When the start time is within the period of the special figure game from the (N + 1) th time to the (N + B) th time after the jackpot game (where B is a natural number equal to or less than A. For example, B = 3), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol Regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability change state, the second normal time change time longer than the first normal time change time, and further, the normal game is When the start time is within the period of the special game after N + B + 1 after the jackpot game, when the game state is the normal state, the normal symbol change time is set as the second normal figure change time. However, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be the first common symbol variation time, and the effect display control means determines the special feature of the time won per the special diagram. Production in figure game The special symbol type determined when the special symbol is won for the special symbol game from the jackpot game to the (N + A) th time based on the winning game is the normal symbol. The display is controlled to be displayed on the effect display device in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to identify whether it is a symbol.

  Here, in describing the present invention, for convenience, the variation time of the special symbol determined with reference to the first variation time table is hereinafter referred to as “special diagram short”, and is referred to the second variation time table. Hereinafter, the variation time of the special symbol determined in this way will be referred to as “special symbol long”. In addition, regarding the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the first ordinary figure fluctuation time is hereinafter referred to as “normal figure short”, and the second ordinary figure fluctuation time is hereinafter referred to as “normal figure long”. To do.

  In the present invention, from the aspect of the effect displayed on the effect display device, the player knows whether the special symbol type determined when winning per special symbol is a specific symbol or a normal symbol. There is no such thing. And even if the special symbol type determined when winning per special symbol is either a specific symbol or a normal symbol, the special symbol game will be held for N special games after the jackpot game ends. Since the symbol variation time is determined with reference to the first variation time table, a special symbol short-circuit is obtained, and a normal symbol variation time is a common symbol short-circuit. In other words, after the jackpot game, regardless of whether the game state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, the special symbol variation time until the special symbol game is played N times is a special symbol short, and the normal symbol variation time is normal. The figure becomes short. Therefore, while the special figure game is played N times, both the special figure game and the ordinary figure game are played in a short time, and the probability of winning per ordinary figure is set to a higher probability than the normal probability (normally Figure high probability game state), ordinary electric accessories frequently open and close. Therefore, until the number of special symbol games after the jackpot game reaches N times, the player determines the special symbol from the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the frequency of the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory. The type of special symbol determined when winning is not determined.

  When the special figure game after the jackpot game is played N times, the game state is changed from the short-time state to the normal state when the special symbol type determined when the special symbol is won is a normal symbol. The game state related to the symbol is the normal game state. In the present invention, in the special game from the (N + 1) th time to the (N + B) th game after the jackpot game, the variation time of the special symbol is the second variation time table regardless of whether the game state is the probability variation state or the normal state. Because it is referenced, it is a special figure long, and the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is a normal figure long. Therefore, the time required for one game for both the special game and the normal game is increased, and the number of times the ordinary electric accessory is opened and closed per unit time is reduced. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of special symbol determined when the player wins the special symbol based on the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the frequency of the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory. It is.

  Further, the effect display control means determines whether the special symbol type determined when the special symbol game is elected for the special symbol game from the jackpot game to the N + A-th game is a specific symbol or a normal symbol. It is controlled so that it is displayed on the effect display device in a manner that is difficult to identify by the player. Here, since B is a natural number equal to or less than A, even if the number of special figure games reaches N + B times after the big hit game, the player is able to make a special game from the aspect of the effect displayed on the effect display device. It is difficult to discriminate the type of special symbol determined when winning per figure.

  In this way, according to the present invention, even if the special symbol determined when winning per special symbol is either a specific symbol or a normal symbol, it is normally electric until the Nth game after the big hit game. The accessory frequently opens and closes, and the normal electric accessory does not open and close so much from the (N + 1) th time to the (N + B) th time. Therefore, the player plays a game while predicting whether the game state is a probable change state or a short-time state until the Nth special game after the jackpot game, and the game state is definitely changed from the N + 1th time to the N + Bth time. It is possible to play a game while predicting whether the state is normal or normal. Of course, the player plays the game up to the (N + B) th time expecting that the player is in a probable state.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the special game after the jackpot game ends is N + B + 1 or later, and the game state is in a probabilistic state, the normal symbol variation time becomes a normal short, so that Open and close frequently again. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal state, the normal symbol variation time continues to be long, so the ordinary electric accessory does not open and close so much. In other words, if the special figure game after the jackpot game ends after the N + B + 1th time, when the ordinary electric accessory frequently opens and closes, the special symbol type determined when winning the special symbol is the specific symbol. Yes, it can be recognized that the current gaming state is a probable change state. On the other hand, if the special figure game after the jackpot game is N + B + 1 or later, if the state in which the ordinary electric accessory does not open and close so much continues, the type of special symbol determined when winning per special figure is It is a normal symbol, and the player can recognize that the current gaming state has shifted to the normal state.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the special symbol determined at that time is a specific symbol, the special symbol game is not played until the Nth game after the jackpot game. In the conventional manner, the player is not expected to predict whether it is in a promiscuous state or in a short time state, and the expectation is given, and the special electric game after the jackpot game does not open much during the N + 1 to N + B times. Therefore, the player is discouraged if it may have shifted to the normal state, and the normal electric accessory is frequently opened and closed again after the (N + B + 1) th time, so that the excitement as if the probabilistic state has been restored can be given to the player. It is. That is, according to the present invention, even when the special electric game after the jackpot game is not opened from the (N + 1) th time to the (N + B) th time, the player is expected to be surely changed.

  Further, the present invention is the above configuration, wherein the special symbol variation time determining means is based on the winning when the type of the special symbol determined when winning per the special symbol is the normal symbol. The special symbol variation time in each of the N + A + 1 and subsequent special game after the jackpot game is determined with reference to the second variation time table, and the special symbol determined when the special symbol is won. When the symbol type is the specific symbol, the variation time of the special symbol in each of the special symbol games after the N + A + 1 time after the jackpot game based on the winning game is referred to the first variation time table. It may be characterized by being determined.

  In this way, when the number of special symbol games after the jackpot game is N + A + 1 or later, if the special symbol type determined when winning the special symbol is a specific symbol, the variation of the special symbol Since the time will be a special symbol short, one special game will be played in a short time. On the other hand, if the special symbol type is determined to be a normal symbol, the special symbol will change to a special symbol long time. Therefore, one special figure game takes a long time.

  Since the effect display device is controlled to display the effect mode according to the variation time of the special symbol, the player sees the effect displayed on the effect display device and sees the special effect after the jackpot game. It is possible to know whether the game state of the game after the N + A + 1th time is a certain change state or a normal state. More specifically, the player must visually determine that the special game is in the probabilistic state when it is played in a short time even after N + A + 1, and that it is in the normal state when it takes a long time. Can do. Therefore, the present invention notifies a player who does not pay attention to the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory using the effect display device after the special game is counted N + A + 1 after the jackpot game. be able to.

  Further, the present invention may be characterized in that, in the above configuration, the value of A is set to be the same as the value of B.

  In this way, if the special symbol type at the time of winning the special symbol is a specific symbol, the variation time of the special symbol is long and the variation time of the normal symbol is normal. Since the period (game section) in which the figure is long is substantially synchronized, the change in the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory can be substantially matched with the change in the effect mode displayed on the effect display device. . Therefore, the player determines whether or not the type of the special symbol at the time of winning per special symbol was a specific symbol from the effect displayed on the effect display device as well as the operation of the ordinary electric accessory. can do.

  For example, in the case where N = 100, A = 3, and B = 3, an explanation will be given by way of example. When a special symbol is selected for a special symbol and the type of the special symbol determined at that time is a specific symbol, The variation time of the symbol is that the special figure game after the jackpot game was long from the 101st (N + 1 = 101) to the 103rd (N + B = 103), but the 104th (N + B + 1 = 104) After that, it will be a regular short. When the type of the special symbol is a specific symbol, the game state related to the normal symbol after the jackpot game is in the normal high probability game state until the next jackpot game. Therefore, after the jackpot game, the special electric game frequently opens and closes after the 104th special game. At this time, as with the normal symbol variation time, the special symbol variation time is long for the special symbol game after the jackpot game from the 101st to the 103rd, but after the 104th Since the special figure is short-circuited, the effect displayed on the effect display device is relatively short after the 104th time.

  Therefore, in the above example, after the 104th special figure game is counted after the big hit game, a change is seen in the operation of the ordinary electric accessory and the effect mode (effect time) displayed on the effect display device. . Therefore, the player can grasp not only the operation of the ordinary electric accessory but also the game state from the effect display device.

  Moreover, the present invention may be characterized in that, in the above configuration, the value of A is set to a value exceeding the value of B.

  In this way, when the special symbol type at the time of winning per special symbol is a specific symbol, the variation time of the normal symbol is changed from the normal symbol long during the period when the special symbol variation time is the special symbol long. Since it can be changed to the ordinary figure short, a player who wants to know whether or not the type of the special symbol is a specific symbol can be made to pay attention to the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory, and the game's preference is enhanced.

  For example, in the case where N = 100, A = 6, and B = 3, an explanation will be given by way of example. If the special symbol determined at that time is a specific symbol, it is normal. The variation time of the symbol is that the special figure game after the jackpot game was long from the 101st (N + 1 = 101) to the 103rd (N + B = 103), but the 104th (N + B + 1 = 104) From the first to the 106th time (N + A = 106), it is usually a short circuit. When the type of the special symbol is a specific symbol, the game state related to the normal symbol after the jackpot game is in the normal high probability game state until the next jackpot game. For this reason, the ordinary electric accessory frequently opens and closes during the special game after the jackpot game from the 104th time to the 106th time. On the other hand, the special symbol variation time is not only between the 101st and 103rd special games after the jackpot game ends, but also between the 104th and 106th, so the special figure is long. In the meantime, the effect displayed on the display device is relatively long corresponding to the special figure long.

  Therefore, in the above example, while the special figure game is counted from the 104th to the 106th time after the big hit game, a change is seen in the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, but there is no noticeable change in the effect display device. It will not be possible. Therefore, the player concentrates on the operation of the ordinary electric accessory.

  Further, the present invention may be characterized in that, in the above configuration, the value of B is set to a value equal to or less than the value of M.

  In the present invention, since the value of B is set to a value equal to or less than the value of M, the player can play the special game after the jackpot game is N + M times, that is, from the (N + 1) th to Mth special games. Before the game is played, it is possible to know whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state from the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the glass door of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the special symbol lottery process part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special symbol low probability / high probability determination table shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the special symbol kind determination process part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st, 2nd special symbol kind determination table shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the normal symbol lottery process part shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the jackpot determined based on the kind of special symbol shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the special symbol fluctuation pattern command determination part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special symbol common fluctuation pattern command table shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between each variation pattern table shown in FIG. 12, main variation time, reach probability, and variation time at reach. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the fluctuation pattern command which the special symbol fluctuation pattern command determination part shown in FIG. 11 determines. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the production | presentation control process part shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the game which concerns on the special symbol of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the game which concerns on the normal symbol of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal symbol change time determination process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the game which concerns on the special symbol after jackpot game, the game which concerns on a normal symbol, and the timing which an electric tulip opens in the pachinko machine which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. In the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Example of this invention, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the game which concerns on the special symbol after jackpot game, the game which concerns on a normal symbol, and the timing which an electric tulip opens.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a vertically rectangular machine frame 1 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and a door-like shape on the machine frame 1. The main body frame 2 attached to the main body frame 2, the game board 3 housed inside the main body frame 2, and the front surface of the main body frame 2 can be attached to the front surface of the main body frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. The front board 6 having a glass door 4, a transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 8 of the glass door 4, and a tray 5 that can be opened and closed on the lower side of the main body frame 2 and accommodates a game ball. And a launcher 9 provided at the lower portion of the main body frame 2, a handle 7 attached to the front board 6, and the like. Furthermore, the speaker 20 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 4 one each right and left, and the various sound effects regarding a game are emitted. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P includes a main control processing unit 100, a sub control processing unit 200, a payout / launch control processing unit 105, a prize ball payout device 14, and the like on the back side. Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 has a game area 31 on the board surface, and the game area 31 can be observed through the glass plate 10 after being attached to the main body frame 2. The game area 31 is partitioned and formed into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail 32 for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulating rail 33, and the game ball launched by the launching device 9 flows down in the game area 31. To do. Further, in the game area 31, the effect display device 34, the through chucker 21, the electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) 49, the stage 36, the first start winning opening (start opening) 37a and the second starting winning opening (Starting port) 37b, a general winning port 38, an out port 39, a game nail (not shown), a windmill (not shown), an attacker device 41 and the like are provided. The first start winning opening 37a and the second start opening 37b are provided with an interval in the vertical direction.

  The effect display device 34 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 3, and as a result of an electronic lottery relating to a first special symbol (special symbol) that is performed when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 37a, Alternatively, a predetermined effect mode is displayed based on the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol (special symbol) that is performed when the game ball wins at the second start winning port 37b. In the form, a liquid crystal display device is used. In addition to the background image being displayed on the entire screen, the effect display device 34 is synchronized with the first special symbol or the second special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display device 17 as part of a predetermined effect mode. As a result, a dummy symbol (effect symbol) is displayed.

  The effect display device 34 is a display for performing a hold display (display that the hold ball random number is stored) when the hold ball random number is stored in the hold ball random number storage (memory) 115a, 115b. A region is defined. Specifically, a first reserved ball display area 34a for displaying that a reserved ball random number is stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 34. In addition, a second reserved ball display area 34b for displaying that the reserved ball random number is stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b is provided. A command output from the main control processing unit 100 when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second start winning opening 37b and the special symbol random number acquired by the winning is stored as a holding ball random number. Upon receipt, the reserved spheres are displayed in white in these reserved sphere display areas 34a and 34b.

  The special symbol display device 17 wins the game ball in the first start winning port 37b as a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special symbol performed when the game ball wins in the first start winning port 37a. It is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery which concerns on the 2nd special symbol performed on that occasion. More specifically, the special symbol display device 17 displays the lottery result relating to the special symbol in such a manner that the special symbol (for example, a number or a pattern) is stopped after being changed. In the present embodiment, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display device 17. The special symbol display device 17 is provided apart from the lower right portion of the game board 3 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 34 at the same time. Then, by causing the 7-segment display to blink, the special symbol fluctuates, and when the blinking stops and changes to lighting display, the variation of the special symbol stops. This blinking time is the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the game based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning port 37b is executed with priority over the game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning port 37a. It has become. That is, the reserved sphere random number is stored in both the first special symbol reserved sphere random number storage unit (reserved sphere random number storage unit) 115a and the second special symbol reserved sphere random number storage unit (reserved sphere random number storage unit) 115b. In this case, the main control processing unit 100 reads out the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b first, and executes processing related to the game. Therefore, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b are not displayed simultaneously. Therefore, the result of the lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the two start winning openings 37a and 37b is displayed on one special symbol display device 17. Of course, it goes without saying that two special symbol display devices 17 may be provided separately.

  The through chucker 21 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type through chucker detection sensor 46 that detects that the game ball has passed is incorporated therein. In addition, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol performed when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21 is provided next to the special symbol display device 17. . In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 22 is composed of two LED lamps. One of the LED lamps is turned on when the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is normal, and the other is displayed when the player loses. The LED lamp is turned on. The normal symbol fluctuates by causing the two LED lamps to blink alternately, and the blinking stops and changes to the lit display to stop the fluctuation of the normal symbol. This blinking time is the normal symbol fluctuation time.

  The display control of the special symbol display device 17 is performed by the first special symbol display control unit 101a and the second special symbol display control unit 101b of the main control processing unit 100, and the display control of the normal symbol display device 22 is the main control. This is performed by the normal symbol display control unit 102 of the control processing unit 100 (see FIG. 4).

  The electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) 49 is provided at the entrance of the second start winning prize opening 37b, and includes a pair of blade members that rotate about an axis orthogonal to the surface of the game board 3, and energizes the solenoid. When a pair is made, the pair of blade members rotate in a direction away from each other, and the entrance of the second start winning prize opening 37b is enlarged. As long as the electric tulip 49 is not opened, the game ball will not win the second start winning opening 37b. Further, the stage 36 is a structure that is disposed below the effect display device 34 and in which the game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove is formed at the center of the stage 36, and a first start winning opening 37a is arranged at a position directly below the groove. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the groove is guided to the first start winning opening 37a with a high probability.

  In the attacker device 41, the result of the electronic lottery related to the special symbol that is triggered by the game ball winning in the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b becomes a big hit (per special figure). It is a device that is opened a predetermined number of times when it shifts to. The attacker device 41 includes a plate-like lid member that opens and closes in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, and is configured to rotate around the horizontal axis by driving a solenoid (not shown). . When the lid member is opened, the big winning opening 42 provided in the lower portion of the game area 31 is exposed, and a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 42.

  That is, in the attacker device 41, since the lid member normally closes the big winning opening 42, the game ball does not win the big winning opening 42. However, as described above, when the player shifts to the jackpot game, the lid member Is opened and the big prize opening 42 is exposed, so that it becomes possible to make a game ball win the big prize opening 42. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. That is, the player can win a game by winning a game ball in the big winning opening 42. The special winning opening 42 is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the lid member of the attacker device 41 has substantially the same shape as the special winning opening 42.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 38, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. The game balls that have not entered the first start winning opening 37a, the second starting winning opening 37b, the general winning opening 38, and the attacker device 41 are collected from the out opening 39. It should be noted that sensors 43a, 43b, 44, 45 for detecting the passage of game balls are respectively provided in the first start winning opening 37a, the second starting winning opening 37b, the general winning opening 38, and the large winning opening 42 (FIG. 4). Reference) is provided.

  The front board 6 is provided with a receiving tray 5 that accommodates game balls and can be discharged to the outside. This tray 5 can accommodate not only game balls thrown by the player but also game balls paid out as prize balls from the prize ball payout device 14. A launching device 9 for launching game balls toward the game area 31 is attached to the lower part of the main body frame 2, and the game balls accommodated in the tray 5 are supplied to the launching device 9 one by one. The Then, when the handle 7 attached to the lower right of the front board 6 is rotated, the launching device 9 can launch the game ball to the game area 31 with a launch intensity corresponding to the turning amount. Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect touch button 60 that is pressed by the player is provided on the side of the tray 5.

  The main control processing unit 100 is provided on the back surface of the game board 3 via a support member or the like. The main control processing unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a predetermined control program, a RAM (Random) that temporarily stores generated processing information and deletes the stored information. Access Memory) and the like. When the CPU reads and executes various programs and data stored in the ROM, main processing relating to the game is performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control processing unit 100 is a special symbol lottery processing unit that performs a lottery regarding whether or not a special symbol is successful when a game ball wins a winning winning opening 37a, 37b. Special symbol lottery means) 110 and a special symbol type determination processing unit (in which a special symbol lottery processing unit 110 determines a type of a special symbol related to the winning in a lottery when the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 wins a jackpot (per special symbol) Special symbol type determining means) 120, a special symbol variation pattern command determining unit (special symbol variation time determining means) 130 for determining a variation pattern command which is a command including information on the variation time of the special symbol, and a predetermined condition is A gaming state setting unit (gaming state setting means) 140 for setting the gaming state related to the special symbol and the gaming state related to the normal symbol based on the establishment, When the lottery result is determined to be a big win by the separate symbol lottery processing unit 110, the jackpot game control unit (the jackpot game control is controlled) by operating the attacker device 41 (solenoid thereof) according to the type of the special symbol. Means) 160.

  The main control processing unit 100 further includes a normal symbol lottery processing unit (ordinary symbol lottery means) 170 for performing lottery related to whether or not the normal symbol is passed when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21, and a normal symbol variation time. A normal symbol variation time determination unit (ordinary symbol variation time determination means) 190, an electric tulip operation control unit 180 that controls the operation of the electric tulip 49, and a first special symbol that performs display control of the special symbol display device 17. The display control unit 101a and the second special symbol display control unit 101b, and a normal symbol display control unit 102 that performs display control of the normal symbol display device 22, are configured.

  In the special game in the present embodiment, the first special game played when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a and the game ball wins the second start win 37b. There are two types of second special game played at the opportunity, but the usual game in the present embodiment is only one type of the general game that is executed when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 updates the counter value one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a periodically input clock signal. A special symbol success / failure random number generator 111 for generating a hardware random number, and a first special symbol success / failure for performing a lottery to determine whether the first special symbol is successful or not when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37a. A lottery section 119a and a second special symbol success / failure lottery section 119b for performing a lottery related to the success / failure of the second special symbol when the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 37b are configured. . That is, in the present embodiment, the lottery means related to the special symbol are triggered by winning the first start winning opening 37a and triggered by winning the second starting winning opening 37b. There are two things.

  The first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a is triggered by a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 37a (at the timing when the detection signal from the start winning opening detection sensor 43a is input to the main control processing section 100). The first special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112a for acquiring (latching) one special symbol success / failure random number generated by the special symbol success / failure determination random number generation unit 111, and the first special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition A first special symbol success / failure determination unit 113a that determines whether or not the random number acquired by the unit 112a is a big hit with reference to the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a or the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a; If the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing when the first special symbol success / failure determination random number acquiring unit 112a acquires the random number, the acquired random number is used as the special symbol. Up to 4 or as a holding balls random number according and a (in other words, four to the upper limit is a predetermined number) first holding ball random number memory unit 115a for special symbol to be stored.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a has a higher probability of being a big hit than the special symbol low probability determination table 117a. More specifically, the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a has a jackpot winning probability set to 1/30, and the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a has a jackpot winning probability set to 1/300. That is, the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a is set to have a 10 times larger probability of winning than the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a.

  More specifically, when the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a is referred to, the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination becomes a big hit when the special symbol success / failure determination random number is between 0 and 217. When the value is between 218 and 65535, it is lost. Further, when the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a is referred to, the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit when the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number is 0 to 2170, and the value is 2171 to 65535. When you lose.

  Similarly to the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a, the second special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119b is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won the second start winning award port 37b (the detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 43b is the main signal). The second special symbol success / failure determination random number obtaining unit 112b that obtains (latches) one special symbol success / failure random number generated by the special symbol success / failure random number generation unit 111 (at the timing input to the control processing unit 11). Whether the random number acquired by the second special symbol success / failure determination random number acquiring unit 112b is a big hit or not is referred to the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b or the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b. The first special symbol or the second special symbol is fluctuating when the second special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b and the second special symbol appropriateness determination random number acquisition unit 112b acquire random numbers. 2nd special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b for storing the acquired random numbers up to four as reserved ball random numbers related to the special symbol (in other words, up to the upper limit of four predetermined numbers). (See FIG. 5).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b has a higher probability of being a big hit than the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b, and more specifically, the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b. The symbol high probability determination table 116b has a jackpot winning probability of 1/30, and the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b has a jackpot winning probability of 1/300. That is, the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b is set to have a 10 times larger probability of winning than the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b.

  More specifically, when the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b is referred to, the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination becomes a big hit when the special symbol success / failure determination random number is between 0 and 217. When the value is between 218 and 65535, it is lost. Also, when the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b is referred to, the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit when the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number is 0 to 2170, and the value is 2171 to 65535. When you lose.

  In the first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a, the first special symbol success / failure determination section 113a refers to the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a to determine the success / failure, and the second special symbol success / failure lottery section 119b The configuration in which the 2 special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b determines the success / failure with reference to the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b corresponds to the “special symbol normal lottery means” of the present invention. In addition, the first special symbol success / failure determination unit 113a refers to the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a to determine whether or not it is true, and the second special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b uses the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b. The configuration for determining whether or not to refer to corresponds to the “special symbol high probability lottery means” of the present invention.

  Then, the first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a refers to the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a to perform a lottery related to the success / failure of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol success / failure lottery section 119b performs the second special symbol low / lottery portion 119b. A gaming state in which a lottery relating to the success or failure of the second special symbol is made with reference to the probability determination table 117b (hereinafter, this gaming state is simply referred to as “special figure low probability”) is the “special figure normal gaming state” of the present invention. The first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a refers to the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a to perform the lottery related to the success / failure of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol success / failure lottery section 119b performs the second special symbol A gaming state in which a lottery relating to the success or failure of the second special symbol is made with reference to the symbol high probability determination table 116b (hereinafter, this gaming state is simply referred to as “special symbol high probability”) is the “special symbol high probability” of the present invention. Corresponds to “game state”.

  It should be noted that the upper limit of four reserved ball random numbers stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is four, which is the upper limit of reserved ball random numbers stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b. A total of eight is the upper limit number of reserved ball random numbers that can be stored in the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. That is, the first embodiment exemplifies the case of M = 8 of the present invention.

  As mentioned above, when the reserved ball random numbers are stored in both the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a and the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, the second special symbol use The one stored in the reserved ball random number storage unit 115b is preferentially read out to determine whether or not it is a big hit, and control is performed so that the game proceeds according to the determination (special figure 2 priority processing). ).

  Next, the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 will be described. The special symbol lottery processing unit 110 described above determines whether or not the jackpot is won, whereas the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 is for determining the type of the special symbol. In other words, in the present embodiment, the determination of the jackpot or the loss regarding the special symbol is performed by the special symbol lottery processing unit 110, but the contents of the jackpot (the jackpot type, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the attacker opening pattern, and the number of electric support) are The special symbol type determination processing unit 120 determines the configuration. Details of the above jackpot contents will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 sets the value of the loop counter to a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The special symbol type determining random number generator 121 for generating software random numbers by updating the range one at a time, and the type of the first special symbol by lottery when the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37a The first special symbol type lottery section 129a for determining the second special symbol type for determining the type of the second special symbol by lottery when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b A lottery section 129b. In the present embodiment, there are two types of determination of the special symbol type, one that is performed when the first start winning port 37a is won and the other that is performed when the second start winning port 37b is won. .

  The first special symbol type lottery unit 129a is triggered by a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37a (at the timing when the detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 43a is input to the main control processing unit 100). , A first special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122a for acquiring one special symbol type determining random number generated by the special symbol type determining random number generating unit 121, and the first special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122a. The first special symbol type determining unit 123a for determining the type of the first special symbol with reference to the first special symbol type determining table 125a and the first special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122a are random numbers. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fluctuating when the symbol is acquired, the acquired random number is stored in a maximum of four (in other words, up to the upper limit of the predetermined number of four). And it includes a first special symbol type determination random number storage unit 124a, a.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the first special symbol type determination table 125a has a table configuration in which a random number for determining a special symbol type and the type of the first special symbol are associated in advance. Specifically, the first special symbol type determination table includes four types of first special symbols: 15R normal short symbol 1, 15R normal short symbol 2, 15R specific short symbol 1, and 15R specific short symbol 2 in total. 125a, and the special symbol type determination random numbers 0 to 99 are associated with each of the four types of first special symbols. And since the range of the special symbol type determination random value assigned to the first special symbol is different, the probability that each of the first special symbols is selected by the first special symbol type determination unit 123a is different. It becomes a thing.

  More specifically, among the four types of first special symbols stored in the first special symbol type determination table 125a, those for which the special symbol type determination random number value is 0 to 9, "15R normal time shortening" “Rated symbol 1” is associated, “15R normal time short symbol 2” is associated with the random number value 10 to 27, and “15R specific short time symbol symbol is associated with the random value 28 to 32”. “1” is associated with “15R specified short time symbol 2” for the random numbers 33 to 99, respectively.

  As is clear from FIG. 8A, the total number of random numbers associated with “15R normal time short symbol 1” is 10 out of 100 special symbol type determining random numbers. The probability that “15R normal time short symbol 1” is selected is 10/100 × 100 = 10%. The selection probabilities of the other first special symbols are similarly determined. The selection probability of “15R normal short symbol 2” is 18%, the selection probability of “15R specific short symbol 1” is 5%, and “15R specific” The selection probability of “short-time symbol 2” is 67%.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the second special symbol type lottery unit 129b is also generated in the special symbol type determining random number generation unit 121 in the same way when a game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b. The second special symbol type determination random number acquisition unit 122b that acquires one random number for determining the special symbol type and the second special symbol type determination table from the random numbers acquired by the second special symbol type determination random number acquisition unit 122b When the second special symbol type determining unit 123b that determines the type of the second special symbol with reference to 125b and the second special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122b acquire a random number, the first special symbol or the second special symbol A second special symbol type determination random number storage unit 124b for storing up to four random numbers (in other words, up to the upper limit of four predetermined numbers) when the symbol is fluctuating; Have

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the second special symbol type determination table 125b has a table configuration in which a random number for determining a special symbol type is associated with a second special symbol type in advance. There are only two types of special symbols: 15R normal time short-circuited symbol 1 and 15R specific short-time short-circuited symbol 1. Specifically, among the two types of second special symbols stored in the second special symbol type determination table 125b, those for which the random number for determining the special symbol type is 0 to 27, the “15R normal time shortened” Symbol 1 ”is associated, and“ 15R specified short time symbol 1 ”is associated with each of the random numbers 28 to 99.

  As is apparent from FIG. 8B, the total number of random numbers associated with “15R normal time short symbol 1” is 28 out of 100 special symbol type determining random numbers. The selection probability of “15R normal time short symbol 1” is 28%, and the selection probability of “15R specific short time symbol 1” is 72%.

  From the above, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a and wins a jackpot, and when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 37b and wins a jackpot, “15R specified time is short The probability that symbol 1 ”is selected is 5% on one side and 72% on the other side, which is different in each stage. Further, “15R specified short time symbol 2” is not selected even if a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, but if a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, 67% Selected by probability. As will be described in detail later, “15R specified short time symbol 2” has a smaller number of winning balls than “15R specific time short symbol 1”, so the second start winning port 37b is the first starting winning port. Compared to 37a, it is advantageous to the player in the number of winning balls (number of balls played). It should be noted that regardless of the start winning opening, the probability of “probability change” described later, that is, the probability of winning per probability change is 72%.

  Of the types of special symbols, “15R specified short time symbol 1” and “15R specified short time symbol 2” correspond to “specific symbols” in the present invention, and “15R normal time short symbol 1” and “15R normal time short symbol 1”. The “symbol 2” corresponds to the “normal symbol” in the present invention.

  Next, the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170 updates the counter value one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a periodically input clock signal. When the game ball passes through the through-chucker 21 (a detection signal from the through-chucker detection sensor 46 is input to the main control processing unit 100) And a normal symbol success / failure lottery section 177 for determining whether or not a lottery is performed for a normal symbol.

  The normal symbol success / failure lottery unit 177 obtains (latches) one normal symbol success / failure random number generated by the normal symbol success / failure random number generation unit 171 when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21. A symbol symbol determination unit 172 for determining whether or not the random number acquired by the random symbol acquisition unit 172 for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is determined by referring to a determination table. When the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 172 for acquiring normal symbols is changing when the normal symbol is fluctuating, the normal symbol hold stores up to four of the acquired random numbers as reserved ball random numbers for the normal symbol The ball random number storage unit 174 and the determination table include a normal symbol low probability determination table 176 with a low probability of winning per normal symbol, and a normal symbol low probability determination table 176. Probability of winning per has a high normal symbol high probability determination table 175.

  Although not shown, the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 has a higher probability of hitting the normal symbol than the normal symbol low probability determination table 176. More specifically, the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 is a normal symbol high probability determination table 175. The winning probability per figure is 1 / 1.1, and the normal symbol low probability determination table 176 has a winning probability per ordinary figure set to 1/20. That is, the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 is set to have a much higher probability of winning per regular symbol than the normal symbol low probability determination table 176. When a lottery is made with reference to the normal symbol high probability determination table 175, in most cases, the winning is per ordinary drawing.

  The configuration in which the normal symbol success / failure determination unit 173 refers to the normal symbol low probability determination table 176 in the normal symbol success / failure lottery unit 177 corresponds to the “normal symbol normal lottery means” of the present invention. The configuration in which the success / failure determination unit 173 determines the success / failure with reference to the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 corresponds to the “normal symbol high probability lottery means” of the present invention.

  The game state in which the normal symbol success / failure lottery section 177 refers to the normal symbol low probability determination table 176 to perform the lottery related to the normal symbol (hereinafter, this game state is simply referred to as “general symbol low probability”) is the present invention. The game state in which the normal symbol winning / lottery section 177 refers to the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 and draws a lottery related to the normal symbol (hereinafter, this game state is simply referred to as “normal diagram”). "High accuracy") corresponds to the "normal high probability gaming state" of the present invention.

  Next, the electric tulip operation control unit 180 shown in FIG. 4 performs control so that the solenoid of the electric tulip 49 is energized and opened / closed based on the result of winning by the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170. ing. The electric tulip operation control unit 180 opens the electric tulip 49 twice with an opening time of 1.2 seconds (interval 0.8 seconds) for each time of the general drawing during the “normal figure high accuracy”. During the “normal figure low accuracy”, the electric tulip 49 is controlled to be opened once in 0.2 seconds for each common figure. Therefore, during the high figure high accuracy, as described above, whenever the lottery by the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170 is performed, winning is almost per common figure, and by this win, the electric tulip 49 is opened 1.2 seconds x 2 times. Therefore, the player can win the game ball in the electric tulip 49 relatively easily in the case of normal high accuracy than in the normal low probability.

  Next, the gaming state will be described. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with three game states of “low probability”, “short time”, and “probability change” as game states. “Low probability” refers to a state in which the gaming state related to the special symbol is a special symbol low probability, and the gaming state related to the normal symbol is a general low probability. The initial state after power-on and the game state when the RAM is cleared are “low probability”. “Time saving” refers to a state in which the gaming state related to the special symbol has a low probability of the special symbol, and the gaming state related to the normal symbol has a high probability of the general symbol. Also, “probability change” refers to a state in which the gaming state related to the special symbol is special figure highly accurate, and the gaming state related to the normal symbol is usually high figure highly accurate. “Low accuracy” corresponds to “normal state” of the present invention, “short time” corresponds to “short time state” of the present invention, and “accuracy change” corresponds to “accuracy variation state” of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, when the type of the special symbol described above is determined, the jackpot type, the number of rounds (number of jackpot rounds), the attacker release pattern, the number of times of electric support set after the jackpot game, from the special symbol type Is now decided. This will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, each special symbol type is associated in advance with a jackpot type that defines the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the attacker release pattern, and the number of electric supporters set after the jackpot game.

  “Big jackpot type” refers to “ordinary hit”, which is a low probability of the game state related to the special symbol after the jackpot game, and “special hit”, which is a high probability of the game state related to the special symbol after the jackpot game. "Is determined. In the case of a normal hit, the game state after that becomes a low probability, so it is not easy to win the next jackpot. There is a high probability of winning a jackpot.

  “Number of rounds” defines how many round games are executed during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game is set to 15 rounds (R). However, as will be described below, the same 15 rounds can be obtained because the attacker release pattern is different. There is a difference in the number of prize balls.

  “Attacker opening pattern” is a pattern that determines the opening pattern of the attacker device 41 during the jackpot game, whereas “full opening” is a pattern in which the attacker device 41 is opened for 15 rounds for a long time, “Fast open” is a pattern in which the attacker device 41 is opened for only four rounds for a long time.

  Specifically, in the “full release”, one round game is such that the attacker device 41 is opened once after the start of the round game, and 10 game balls are won at the exposed big winning opening 42, or round. The content is that the game ends when any end condition (round end condition) of 30 seconds from the start of the game is satisfied, and this round game is played 15 times (round).

  “High speed release” is the same as “Full release” in that round games are played 15 times (rounds), but round game end conditions are the first to fourth rounds and the fifth to fifteenth rounds. Is different. More specifically, in the first to fourth rounds, as in the case of “full release”, the attacker device 41 opens once after the start of the round game, and 10 game balls win a prize at the exposed big winning opening 42. Or it is the content that it will be complete | finished when the end conditions (round end conditions) of 30 seconds having passed since the round game was started are satisfied.

  On the other hand, until the fifth to fifteenth rounds, the attacker device 41 is opened once after the round game starts, and 10 game balls are won in the exposed big prize opening 42 or the round game is started. The content is that the process ends when any end condition (round end condition) of 0.2 seconds has passed. In other words, in the case of high-speed opening, winning balls can be expected until the 1st to 4th rounds, but until the 5th to 15th rounds, the attacker device 41 is opened only for a maximum of 0.2 seconds per round. I can't expect to win.

  For this reason, in the “full release”, a predetermined number of game balls often win the big winning opening 42 before a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the round game, and the player receives a prize ball ( About 1500). On the other hand, in the “high speed opening”, the rounds in which the winning balls can be expected are the first to fourth rounds, so that only about 400 winning balls can be expected during the jackpot game.

  Note that the jackpot game control unit 160 controls the operation of the attacker device 41 to provide a jackpot game with an attacker opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol.

  The “number of times of electric support” is the number of games that can be played while being supported by the electric tulip 49. More specifically, the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 is in a state where the gaming state is generally high-definition. This is the number of times that the lottery can be performed (that is, the number of times of the first and second special figure games). In this embodiment, there are two types of power support times, 100 times and 10,000 times. If you win the jackpot before reaching the set number of power support, the remaining power support will disappear at that time, and the number of power support according to the type of special symbol determined when you newly won Needless to say, it will be granted.

  Here, as mentioned above, the probability of winning a big jackpot with a special figure accuracy is 1/30, so the number of special figure games until the next big jackpot will never exceed 10,000. If you play 10,000 times with high accuracy, you will almost certainly win a big hit. In other words, the power support count of 10,000 means that the power support count is “until the next big hit”. Therefore, in the case of a probable hit, the game can be performed while receiving support from the electric tulip 49 until the next big hit.

  The first embodiment exemplifies the case where N = 100 of the present invention. N = 100 is the sum of the number of times of electric support and 100. Incidentally, in the first embodiment, the case of A = B = 3 of the present invention is illustrated.

  As described above, when the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 determines the type of the special symbol when the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 wins the jackpot, the jackpot is determined according to the content of the jackpot according to the type. The game is controlled. Then, after the jackpot game is over, a predetermined number of electric support is given, and the game state setting unit 140 determines the game state related to the special symbol after the jackpot game and the game state related to the normal symbol based on the type of the special symbol. Is controlled to set. The correspondence between the types of special symbols and the contents of jackpots is as follows.

  “15R normal short-lived symbol 1” has a jackpot type of normal hit, the number of rounds is 15 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “full open”, about 1500 pieces in one jackpot game It corresponds to the contents of jackpot with a ball. After the jackpot game is over, the electric support is given 100 times, and the game state is a short time consisting of low special figure and high standard figure until the special game is played 100 times after the jackpot game is finished. From the 101st time, the gaming state is changed to a low probability consisting of a special figure low probability and a normal figure low probability.

  “15R Normal Short-Term Symbol 2” has a normal jackpot type, with 15 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “fast open”, and about 400 per jackpot game ( It corresponds to the contents of the jackpot with 4 balls in effect). After the jackpot game is over, the power support is given 100 times, and the game state is set to a short time from the end of the jackpot game until the special figure game is played 100 times. Is done.

  The “15R specific time short symbol 1” has a jackpot type of probable per round, the number of rounds is 15 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “full open”, about 1500 per jackpot game It corresponds to the contents of jackpot with a ball. After the jackpot game is over, the electric support is given 10,000 times (until the next jackpot), and the gaming state is set to a probability change consisting of special figure high accuracy and ordinary figure high accuracy until the next jackpot.

  The “15R specific short-time symbol 2” has a jackpot type of probable per round, the number of rounds is 15 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “fast open”, and about 400 per jackpot game ( It corresponds to the contents of the jackpot with 4 balls in effect). After the jackpot game is over, the electric support count is given 10,000 times, and the gaming state is set to the next jackpot.

  The correspondence relationship between the types of special symbols and the contents of the jackpot is the same when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a and when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b. is there. That is, regardless of the start winning opening, if the type of special symbol determined by the winning is the same, the content of the corresponding jackpot will be the same.

  Next, a process for determining the special symbol variation time will be described. The variation time of a special symbol is included in a command called a variation pattern command. When the special symbol variation pattern command determination unit 130 determines the variation pattern command at the start of the special symbol game, the special symbol related to the special symbol game is determined. The variation time is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol variation pattern command determination unit 130 includes a special symbol variation pattern random number generation unit 131 for generating a variation pattern random number for use in determining a variation pattern command, and a first start winning port 37a. The first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a for determining the first variation pattern command based on the winning of the game ball in the game and the second variation based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 37b. And a second special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130b for determining a pattern command.

  The random number generator 131 for the special symbol variation pattern updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 199) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The software random number is generated.

  The first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a includes the random numbers for the special symbol variation pattern generated by the special symbol variation pattern random number generation unit 131 when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37a. From the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a for acquiring one random number from the random number acquired by the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a, with reference to the special symbol common variation pattern command table 134 The first special symbol variation pattern determining unit 135a that determines the first variation pattern command, and the random number acquired by the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquiring unit 132a when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing And a first special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133a for storing up to four. The first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a, when one game ball wins the first start winning slot 37a, similarly to the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a, for one special symbol variation pattern. Get a random number.

  Similarly to the first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a, the second special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130b also receives a special symbol variation pattern random number generation unit 131 when the game ball is won in the second start winning slot 37b. From the random numbers acquired by the second special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132b for acquiring one random number from the random numbers for the special symbol variation pattern generated by the second special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132b, A second special symbol variation pattern determining unit 135b that determines a second variation pattern command with reference to the special symbol common variation pattern command table 134, and a second special symbol when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fluctuating. The second special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133b that stores up to four random numbers acquired by the symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132b. It is configured to include a. The second special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130b, when one game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, similarly to the second special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119b, for one special symbol variation pattern. Get a random number.

  The special symbol common variation pattern command table 134 is a table commonly used by both the first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a and the second special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130b, as shown in FIG. Two tables, a shortened variation pattern table 134a and a normal variation pattern table 134b, are provided. The shortened variation pattern table 134a corresponds to the “first variation time table” of the present invention, and the normal variation pattern table 134b corresponds to the “second variation time table” of the present invention.

  The characteristics of the shortening variation pattern table 134a and the normal variation pattern table 134b will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, the “main fluctuation time” is a normal loss fluctuation time when reach is not established (or is not handled as reach). In the figure, “Special Figure 1” indicates that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 37a, and “Special Figure 2” indicates that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b. Each shows that. The “reserved memory number” is the number stored as a reserved ball random number, and the reserved memory number for the special figure 1 is stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a. The number of reserved ball random numbers, the number of reserved memory for the special figure 2 indicates the number of reserved ball random numbers stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b.

  The shortening variation pattern table 134a is set so that the main variation time in FIG. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is 0 and 1, the main variation time of the special figure 1 is set to 7 seconds. When the number is two, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 4 seconds, and when the number of reserved storage is 3 and 4, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 2 seconds. That is, the main variation time is set to be shorter as the number of reserved memories increases. Further, the shortened variation pattern table 134a defines that the main variation time for the special figure 2 is exactly the same as that for the special figure 1.

  The normal fluctuation pattern table 134b is set so that the main fluctuation time in FIG. 1 differs depending on the number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is 0 and 1, the main variation time of the special figure 1 is set to 12.5 seconds, When the number of memories is two and three, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 7 seconds, and when the number of reserved memories is four, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 4 seconds. That is, the main variation time is set to be shorter as the number of reserved memories increases. Further, the normal variation pattern table 134b defines that the main variation time for the special figure 2 is exactly the same as that for the special figure 1.

  Further, in the shortened variation pattern table 134a, the probability of reaching is set to 1/20 for both of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and the normal variation pattern table 134b is 1 in both of FIG. / 15 is set. Further, in the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134a, the fluctuation time at the time of reach is set to 60 seconds to 120 seconds for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and the normal fluctuation pattern table 134b has a special fluctuation time at the time of reach. 1 and 2 are set to 20 seconds to 120 seconds. In the case of a big hit, the fluctuation time at the time of reach is always selected.

  Here, according to the fluctuation pattern tables 134a and 134b, the following can be said about the fluctuation time of the special symbol. First, in any case where the number of reserved storages is 0 to 4, the main variation time defined in the normal variation pattern table 134b is greater than the main variation time defined in the shortened variation pattern table 134a. Is long. Secondly, since the normal fluctuation pattern table 134b has a higher probability of reaching than the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134a, the special symbol often fluctuates for the reach fluctuation time. Therefore, the variation time of the special symbol determined with reference to the shortened variation pattern table 134a is relatively longer than the variation time of the special symbol determined with reference to the normal variation pattern table 134b.

  The first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a configured as described above, at the start of the first special symbol game, results of the success / failure lottery by the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a and the first special symbol reserved ball random number. A shortened variation pattern table based on the stored number of reserved sphere random numbers currently stored in the storage unit 115a (the number of stored storage) and the special symbol variation pattern random number acquired by the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a. The first variation pattern command is determined with reference to 134a or the normal variation pattern table 134b. Similarly, the second special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130b determines the second variation pattern command at the start of the second special symbol game. Note that when each of the variation pattern tables 134a and 134b is referred to will be described later.

  A specific example of the variation pattern command will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the “pseudo-ream” in FIG. 14 is an effect display in which a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a mode in which a plurality of effect symbols are changed and then a plurality of effect symbols are changed again during a single game. Although it is actually a single game by repeating, it is an effect that makes it appear as if multiple games are being played in a pseudo manner. It is the number of games of (sham).

  FIG. 14A illustrates the special symbol variation pattern random number value and the second variation when the shortened variation pattern table 134a is referred to when the result of the judgment of the success / failure by the second special symbol success / failure lottery section 119b is “losing”. The relationship with the pattern command and the contents of the variation pattern command are shown. Further, FIG. 14B shows the special symbol variation pattern random number value and the first symbol variation pattern random number when referring to the shortened variation pattern table 134a in the case where the result of the success / failure determination by the second special symbol success / failure lottery section 119b is “big hit”. 2 shows the relationship with the fluctuation pattern command and the contents of the fluctuation pattern command.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the shortened variation pattern table 134a is referred to when lost, the special symbol variation pattern random number value corresponds to any one of 0-9. The second variation pattern command is a variation pattern No. One of B31 to B36. These variation patterns No. In B31 to B36, one of the reach variation times from 60 seconds to 120 seconds is defined. Therefore, when the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern is from 0 to 9, the variation pattern No. Reach reach time as defined in. As described above, since the reach probability of the shortened variation pattern table 134a is 1/20, the number of random numbers for the special symbol variation pattern to be reached is 10 out of 200 in total.

  On the other hand, when the random number for the special symbol variation pattern is any of 10 to 199, the second variation pattern command corresponding to the random number for the special symbol variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern No. Any of B37 to B39. Specifically, the second variation pattern command is a variation pattern No. with a variation time of 7 seconds when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 1. B37, and when the number of reserved storage is 2, the fluctuation pattern No. B38, and when the number of reserved memories is 3 to 4, the fluctuation pattern No. B39.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the shortened variation pattern table 134a is referred to in the case of a big win, the random number for the special symbol variation pattern is any value from 0 to 199. A variation pattern command that always reaches a reach is determined. Specifically, the second variation pattern command is a variation pattern No. when the random number for the special symbol variation pattern is 0-20. B41, and when the random number is 21 to 60, the variation pattern No. B42, and when the random number value is 61 to 100, the variation pattern No. B43, and when the random number value is 101 to 130, the variation pattern No. B44, and when the random number is 131 to 170, the variation pattern No. B45, and when the random number value is 171 to 199, the variation pattern No. B46.

  As is apparent from FIG. 14, it is found that the variation pattern numbers B31 to B39 are lost, and the cases B41 to B46 are big hits. That is, it is possible to determine the big hit or the loss based on the number of the variation pattern.

  Next, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 will be described. The normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines the variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol as either 0.6 seconds or 30 seconds. The time for the normal symbol change time depends on the game state at the time of starting the normal game and the number of special game, but details will be described later. The normal symbol variation time of 0.6 seconds corresponds to the “first ordinary diagram variation time” of the present invention, and the ordinary symbol variation time of 30 seconds corresponds to the “second ordinary diagram variation time”. To do.

  Next, the payout / firing control processing unit 105 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the payout / launch control processing unit 105 is connected to the main control processing unit 100 so as to be capable of mutual communication, and is also connected to the CR unit so as to be capable of mutual communication via a relay board. By controlling the driving of the payout motor of the ball payout device 14, a predetermined number of prize balls and balls are paid out, or the launch motor of the launch device 9 (a launch rotary solenoid is used according to the value of the launch volume) The ball can be launched at a predetermined firing intensity, or the ball is fed to the launching device 9 one by one by controlling the drive of the ball feed solenoid of the rectifier. It is responsible for such processing. When the CR unit is not electrically connected to the payout / launch control processing unit 105, control is performed so that the game ball is not launched from the launching device 9.

  Up to this point, each process performed mainly by the main control processing unit 100 has been described, but from here on, the sub control processing unit 200 for receiving various commands and performing various effects will be described. The sub-control processing unit 200, an effect control processing unit 201, a lamp control processing unit 202 for controlling various lamps such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp, and a voice control for controlling the speaker 20, the sound processor, etc. And a processing unit 203, which is provided on the back surface of the game board 3 via a support member or the like as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the effect control processing unit 201 displays an effect mode determining unit 210 for determining the effect mode and the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining unit 210 on the effect display device 34 as a processing unit. An effect display control unit 220 for controlling the holding ball, and a holding ball display control unit 230 for controlling the holding ball to be displayed in the holding ball display areas 34a and 34b.

  Further, the effect control processing unit 201 includes an effect mode storage unit 260 as a storage unit. The effect mode storage unit 260 stores an effect pattern table 261 storing a shortened effect table 261a and a normal effect table 261b, and a background image table 262 storing a normal background image table 262a and a special background image table 262b. Yes.

  Each effect table 261a, b stores a plurality of effect modes (effect image data) corresponding to the variation pattern command, and more specifically, effect image data having different reach contents for each variation time of the special symbol. Are stored. For example, as the effect image data with a variation time of 20 seconds, the normal reach A, the normal reach B, the effect image data with a variation time of 90 seconds, the special reach A, the special reach B, and the effect image data with a variation time of 120 seconds as premium reach A, A type of image data such as premium reach B is prepared. Then, when the first or second variation pattern command is sent at the start of the game, the effect mode determination unit 210 selects from the effect image data corresponding to the variation time and reach contents specified in the variation pattern command. Select one by lottery. In this way, the effect mode used for the current first special figure game or the second special figure game is determined.

  Further, the background image data displayed on the effect display device 34 is stored in each of the background image tables 262a and 262b. The normal background image table 262a stores blue background image data, and the special background image table 262b stores red background image data. The effect mode determination unit 210 refers to a background image table determined in advance according to the gaming state at the start of the special figure game and the number of special figure games, and determines a background image in the current special figure game. Details of which of the normal background image table 262a and the special background image table 262b are referred to will be described later.

  When the reserved ball display control unit 230 receives a command indicating that the reserved ball random number has been stored from the main control processing unit 100, the reserved ball display control unit 230 displays a white hold in the first reserved ball display area 34a or the second reserved ball display area 34b. Controls to display a sphere.

  Next, the procedure of the special game process in the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 16, where a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a. Since the first special figure game process is the same as the second special figure game process when the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 37b, only the second special figure game process will be described below. As described above, the first embodiment exemplifies the case of N = 100, M = 8, and A = B = 3 according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the main control processing unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b (step S1). When winning (Yes in step S1), the second special symbol success / failure determination random number acquiring unit 112b acquires a special symbol success / failure determination random number acquiring unit, and the second special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122b is a special symbol type determining unit. A random number for determination is acquired, and the second special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132b acquires a random number for the special symbol variation pattern (step S2).

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (Yes in step S3), the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired in step S2 is stored in the second special symbol reserved sphere random number storage unit 115b. The type determination random number is stored in the second special symbol type determination random number storage unit 124b, and the special symbol variation pattern random number is stored in the second special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133b (step S4). At this time, the holding ball display control unit 230 displays the white holding ball in the second holding ball display area 34b. Then, the process returns to the position before step S3 and waits until the turn of the game (special game) related to the current winning comes. Needless to say, if the upper limit of four reserved ball random numbers is already stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, the process of step S4 is not performed.

  On the other hand, if neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol has changed, that is, if the game order has come (No in step S3), a big hit determination process is performed in step S5. That is, the second special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b determines whether or not the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired in step S2 is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, even if the reserved sphere random number is stored in the first special symbol reserved sphere random number storage unit 115a, the reserved sphere random number is stored in the second special symbol reserved sphere random number storage unit 115b. If stored, the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b is preferentially read, and the process related to the game (special figure 2 priority process) is performed. Therefore, when the suspension of the second special symbol being changed is confirmed, even if the reserved sphere random number storage unit 115a previously stores the reserved sphere random number, No in step S3, the second special symbol The processing after step S5 is performed on the reserved sphere random number stored in the reserved sphere random number storage unit 115b.

  Next, in step S6, a special symbol type determination process is performed. Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination process in step S5, the second special symbol type determination unit 124b determines that based on the special symbol type determination random number acquired in step S2. Determine the type of special symbol for the jackpot. That is, referring to FIG. 8B, the type of one second special symbol is determined in this step S6 from among “15R normal short symbol 1” and “15R specific short symbol 1”. Depending on the type of the determined second special symbol, whether the current jackpot is a probable hit or a normal win, how many rounds are in the jackpot game, the attacker opening pattern is full opening and high speed opening And the number of times of the electric support after the jackpot game ends is determined. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that the game is lost, the process of step S6 ends without determining the type of the second special symbol.

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern command determination process is performed in step S7. In this special symbol variation pattern command determination process, based on the special symbol variation pattern random number acquired in step S2, the special symbol variation pattern determination unit 135b selects one of the shortened variation pattern table 134a and the normal variation pattern table 134b. The second variation pattern command is determined by referring to it.

  More specifically, when the type of special symbol at the time of jackpot is “15R specific short-time symbol 1” (per probability variation), the special symbol variation pattern determination unit 135b determines that the number of special symbol games is after the jackpot game. The second variation pattern command is determined with reference to the shortened variation pattern table 134a until the 100th time (N = 100), and the normal variation pattern table 134b is determined until the 101st time (N + 1 = 101) to the 103rd time (N + A = 103). The second variation pattern command is determined with reference to the second variation pattern command with reference to the shortened variation pattern table 134a after the 104th time (N + A + 1 = 104).

  On the other hand, when the type of the special symbol at the time of jackpot is “15R normal time short symbol 1” (ordinary bonus), the special symbol variation pattern determination unit 135b determines that the number of the special symbol game is from the jackpot game to the 100th game. The second fluctuation pattern command is determined with reference to the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134a, the second fluctuation pattern command is determined with reference to the normal fluctuation pattern table 134b from the 101st to the 103rd time, and the 104th and subsequent times are similarly normal. The second variation pattern command is determined with reference to the variation pattern table 134b.

  Thereby, regardless of the jackpot type, the variation time of the special symbol from the big hit game to the 100th time is shortened, and the variation time of the special symbol from the 101st to the 103rd time is lengthened. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to identify the gaming state from the end of jackpot until the 103rd time. Note that the normal variation pattern table 134a is referred to in the initial state after power-on or when the RAM is cleared.

  Next, an effect mode determination process is performed in step S8. In this effect mode determination process, the effect mode determination unit 210 refers to the shortened effect table 261a or the normal effect table 261b and uses the second variation pattern command input for the current second special figure game. To decide. In step S8, the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether the background image to be displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue or red based on the current game state and the number of special figure games. .

  More specifically, when the type of special symbol at the time of jackpot is “15R specific short time symbol 1” (per probability change), the production mode determination unit 210 has the number of special figure games after the jackpot game to the 100th game. Up to (N = 100), the production mode is determined with reference to the shortened production table 261a, and the production mode is determined with reference to the normal production table 261b up to the 101st (N + 1 = 101) to 103rd (N + A = 103). Then, after the 104th time (N + A + 1 = 104), the effect mode is determined with reference to the shortened effect table 261a. Furthermore, in the case of a probable change, the production mode determination unit 210 determines the background image to be red with reference to the special background image table 262b until the number of special figure games reaches the 100th game after the jackpot game, and the 101st game Until the 103rd time, the background image is determined to be blue by referring to the normal background image table 262a. From the 104th time to the 108th time, the background image is continuously determined to be blue by referring to the normal background image table 262a. Determines a red background image with reference to the special background image table 262b.

  On the other hand, when the type of special symbol at the time of jackpot is “15R normal time short symbol 1” (ordinary bonus), the production mode determination unit 210 has the number of special symbol games after the jackpot game to the 100th game (N = 100). ) Until the 101st (N + 1 = 101) to 103rd (N + A = 103) are determined with reference to the normal performance table 261b, and the 104th time. Similarly, after (N + A + 1 = 104), the effect mode is determined with reference to the normal effect table 261b. Further, in the case of a normal hit, the production mode determination unit 210 determines the background image to be red with reference to the special background image table 262b until the special figure game is played up to the 100th time after the big hit game, and the 101st time- Until the 103rd time, the background image is determined to be blue by referring to the normal background image table 262a. From the 104th time to the 108th time, the background image is continuously determined to be blue by referring to the normal background image table 262a. However, the background image is determined to be blue with reference to the normal background image table 262b.

  As a result, regardless of the type of jackpot, the background images after the jackpot game up to the 100th are red, and the background images from the 101st to the 108th are blue. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to identify the gaming state from the effect mode and the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 until the 108th time after the end of the jackpot. Note that the normal effect table 261b and the normal background image table 262a are referred to in the initial state after the power is turned on or when the RAM is cleared.

  Next, in step S9, the second special symbol display control unit 101b causes the special symbol display device 17 to start the variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display control unit 220 causes the effect display device 34 to determine the effect determined in step S8. The display of the aspect and the background image is started.

  Next, in step S10, the second special symbol display control unit 101b causes the special symbol display device 17 to stop display the second special symbol. At this time, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 17 is a winning symbol corresponding to the type of the second special symbol determined in step S6 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S5. If it is determined in step S5 that the game has been lost, a lost symbol corresponding to the loss is obtained. The effect display device 34 displays that the jackpot is a big hit, but does not know whether the jackpot type is a probable hit or a normal hit.

  Next, when the stopped second special symbol is confirmed with the jackpot combination (Yes in step S11), the jackpot game control unit 160 uses a predetermined attacker release pattern according to the type of the second special symbol as the attacker device. 41 is released and a jackpot game is provided (step S12). Next, in step S13, the gaming state setting unit 140 sets the gaming state of the special symbol in the next game with a low probability or a high accuracy of the special symbol, and sets the gaming state of the normal symbol as a normal symbol high probability or a common symbol. Set to low accuracy.

  When the game state in the next game is set in step S13, the process related to one second special figure game ends. In the case of No in step S11, the game state of the next game is set by proceeding to step S13 without providing the jackpot game. If the answer is No in step S1, the game ends without playing the game.

  Next, the procedure of the usual game process of the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the main control processing unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the through chucker 21 (step S101). If it has passed (Yes in step S101), the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 171 acquires a random number for normal symbol success / failure determination (step S102). If the normal symbol is fluctuating (Yes in step S103), the normal symbol success / failure random number acquired in step S102 is stored in the normal symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174 (step S104), before step S103. Return to. And it waits until the normal game started by the passage to the current through-chucker 21 is started. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is not fluctuating, that is, when the processing order has come (No in step S103), the process proceeds to step S105 to perform the common symbol hit determination process. That is, the normal symbol success / failure determination unit 173 determines whether or not the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination random number is per common symbol.

  Next, a normal symbol variation time determination process is performed in step S106. As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol variation time determination process, first, in step S201, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines whether or not the gaming state is low probability. In the case of No in step S201, that is, when the gaming state is short or probable, the process proceeds to step S202, and the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines whether or not the gaming state is short. If No in step S202, that is, if the gaming state is a certain change, the process proceeds to step S203, and whether or not the number of special-figure games at the start of the ordinary game falls between the 101st and 103rd after the big hit game Determine whether. In the case of No in step S203, that is, when the special figure game is the 100th game after the jackpot game or the 104th game or later, the process proceeds to step S204, and the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 performs The variation time of the normal symbol in the game is determined to be 0.6 seconds. On the other hand, if Yes in step S203, that is, if the special game at the start of the normal game corresponds to the 101st to 103rd games after the jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S205, where the normal symbol variation time is determined. The unit 190 determines the variation time of the normal symbol in the current normal game as 30 seconds.

  In the case of Yes in step S202, that is, when the game state is short, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines the variation time of the normal symbol in the current regular game as 0.6 seconds ( Step S204). In the case of Yes in step S201, that is, when the gaming state is low probability, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines the variation time of the normal symbol in the current regular game as 30 seconds (step S205). ).

  Thus, when the gaming state is low probability, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be 30 seconds, and when the game state is short, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds. On the other hand, when the game state is probabilistic, the normal symbol variation time may be determined to be 0.6 seconds or 30 seconds.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the variation time of the normal symbol is determined in step S106, the process proceeds to step S107, where the normal symbol variation is started in the normal symbol display device 22, and the normal symbol determined in S106. When the fluctuation time elapses, the process proceeds to step S108, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped.

  Next, when the stopped normal symbol is confirmed per normal symbol (Yes in step S109), the electric tulip operation control unit 180 determines whether the electric tulip 49 is in accordance with the gaming state related to the normal symbol at the start of the normal symbol game. Is opened and closed for a predetermined opening time and number of opening times (step S110). And the process which concerns on one normal symbol is complete | finished. Moreover, in the case of No in step S109, the electric tulip 49 ends without opening and closing. If No in step S101, the process proceeds to the end.

  Next, while playing the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, the jackpot is won, and the type of the special symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is 15R specified time short-hauled symbol 1 (per probability change). In this case, a state in which the special game after the jackpot game and the ordinary game progress will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 shows that when the special figure game after the jackpot game is played 100 times, the total number of reserved ball random numbers is 8 in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a and the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b. Are stored, and a total of four reserved ball random numbers are stored in the normal symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174. Thereafter, the special figure game based on the eight reserved ball random numbers (that is, the 101st to 108th games). In the case where it is assumed that the special game (the second special game) is lost without any reach, and no new winnings are generated in the start winning ports 37a, 37b during that time, the time required for the special game, the ordinary game Required time, the opening and closing operation of the electric tulip 49, and the change of the background image of the effect display device 34 are shown in time series.

(A1) When the number of special figure games is from the end of jackpot game to the 100th game:
The time required for the special figure game is relatively short because the shortened variation pattern table 134a is referred to. The required time of the usual game played during this time is 0.6 seconds because the game state is definitely changed (special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy). And if it wins per usual figure, the electric tulip 49 will open twice with an opening time of 1.2 seconds (interval 0.8 seconds). During this time, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is red. Therefore, in the case of (A1), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is a probable change or a short time.

(A2) When the number of special figure games is the 101st after the jackpot game ends:
The 101st special figure game is executed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b for the special figure 2 priority process (second special figure game), and its variation The time is 4 seconds, which is a main fluctuation time corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the normal fluctuation pattern table 134b. When the 101st special figure game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b is three.
When a special game is played at the start of the 101st special figure game, the time required for the special figure game is 30 seconds, although the game state is definitely changed (special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy). 18 S203 Yes). For this reason, even if a win is won in this normal game, the electric tulip 49 opens and closes after 30 seconds. During the 101st special drawing game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (A2), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probabilistic or low.

(A3) When the number of special figure games is the 102nd after the jackpot game ends:
The 102nd special symbol game is executed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, and the variation time thereof is set to the number of reserved memories in the normal variation pattern table 134b. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 102nd special figure game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b becomes two.
During the 102nd special drawing game, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (the normal symbol is changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. Also, during the 102nd special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (A3), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probable or uncertain.

(A4) When the number of special figure games is the 103rd after the jackpot game ends:
The 103rd special figure game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, and the variation time is equal to the number of reserved memories in the normal variation pattern table 134b. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 103th special symbol game is played, the remaining reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b becomes one.
During the 103rd special drawing game, the regular game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (the normal symbol is changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. Further, during the 103rd special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (A4), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probable or uncertain.

(A5) When the number of special figure games is the 104th after the big hit game ends:
The 104th special symbol game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, and the variation time thereof is retained in the shortened variation pattern table 134a by switching the table. The main variation time corresponding to the number 1 is 7 seconds. When the 104th special symbol game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b becomes zero.
During the 104th special drawing game, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (the normal symbol is changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. Further, during the 104th special drawing game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (A5), since the table of the change time of the special symbol is switched, the player hardly knows whether the current gaming state is probabilistic or low probable although there is some change in the production time.

(A6) When the number of special figure games is the 105th after the jackpot game ends:
In the 105th special symbol game, since the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b disappears, the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a. (The first special figure game), and the variation time is 2 seconds, which is the main variation time corresponding to the number of reserved storages in the shortened variation pattern table 134a. When the 105th special figure game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is three.
During the 105th special drawing game, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (the normal symbol is changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. Further, during the 105th special drawing game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (A6), the player hardly knows whether the current gaming state is a probable change or a low probability.

(A7) When the number of special figure games is the 106th after the jackpot game ends:
The 106th special symbol game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, and the variation time thereof is set to three reserved memory numbers in the shortened variation pattern table 134a. The corresponding main variation time is 2 seconds. When the 106th special symbol game is played, the remaining reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a are two.
During the 106th special drawing game, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (normal symbols are changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. During the 106th special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (A7), the player hardly knows whether the current gaming state is probable or low.

(A8) When the number of special figure games is the 107th after the jackpot game ends:
The 107th special figure game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, and the variation time is equal to the number of reserved memories in the shortened variation pattern table 134a. The corresponding main variation time is 4 seconds. When the 107th special symbol game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is one.
Here, the time required from the start of the 101st special figure game to the end of the 107th special figure game is 4 seconds + 7 seconds + 7 seconds + 7 seconds + 2 seconds + 2 seconds + 4 seconds = 33 seconds. On the other hand, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special figure game has a variation time of 30 seconds, and then the electric tulip 49 is released. Therefore, until the 107th special figure game ends. The player can confirm that the electric tulip 49 starts the opening / closing operation. However, since the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue during the 107th special figure game, the player only has the recognition that the electric tulip 49 happens to open and close. Therefore, in the case of (A8), the player can hardly predict whether the current gaming state is probable change or low probability.

(A9) When the number of special figure games is the 108th after the jackpot game ends:
The 108th special figure game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, and the variation time is equal to the number of reserved memories in the shortened variation pattern table 134a. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 108th special symbol game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a becomes zero.
After the general game at the start of the 101st special figure game, the next general game will be held. Therefore, it is 0.6 seconds (No in S203 in FIG. 18). For this reason, when a win is won for this normal game, the electric tulip 49 opens and closes 0.6 seconds after the normal symbol starts to change. Then, the player notices that the electric tulip 49 has opened and closed many times during the 108th special drawing game. The fact that the electric tulip 49 frequently opens and closes is a proof that the gaming state is probabilistic, so the player is thrilled without knowing whether it is probable or inaccurate. However, from the operation of the electric tulip 49 in the 108th special drawing game, it can be confident that the current gaming state is a certain change.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the type of the special symbol determined when winning the jackpot corresponds to either the probability winning or the normal winning Since it is not known whether the game is a special game from the big hit game to the 100th game, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of predicting whether the game is probable or short.

  Furthermore, even if the special symbol type corresponds to the probability change, the special display game after the jackpot game is between the 101st and the 108th game, and the effect display device 34 has a low game state. The blue background image used for the display is displayed, and the electric tulip 49 does not open or close until the end of the 107th special drawing game. Such a feeling of disappointment can be planted in the player.

  In addition, after the 108th special drawing game, if the gaming state is probable, the electric tulip 49 will frequently open and close, so that the game seems to be less probable. The person can suddenly be excited as if he was promoted to probable. Then, if there are 8 stored ball random numbers related to the special symbol when the 100 special game is completed from the jackpot game, a total of 8 times from the 101st to the 108th based on the 8 reserved ball random numbers. During the special game, it is possible to notify the player whether or not the gaming state is certain from the frequency of opening and closing the electric tulip 49. Therefore, the player does not have to newly fire the game ball toward the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b when performing the special game from the 101st to the 108th after the big hit game. . In other words, there is an advantage that the game state can be known without using extra game balls.

  In addition, since the 109th special figure game and later, the background image of the effect display device 34 is made to know whether it is probable or low, so even if the player overlooks the opening and closing operation of the electric tulip 49, The player can be notified of the gaming state with certainty. Therefore, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  Subsequently, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is different from a part of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment in numerical values corresponding to N, M, A, and B of the present invention. For this reason, the situation in which the special game after the jackpot game and the normal game progress is slightly different from the first embodiment. Therefore, the situation will be described below with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, N = 100, M = 8, A = 6, and B = 3 are exemplified.

  FIG. 20 shows that when the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is played, the jackpot is won, and the special symbol determined at the time of the jackpot is 15R specified short-time symbol 1 (per probability change). In this case, the special game after the jackpot game and the ordinary game progress. FIG. 20 shows that when the special figure game after the jackpot game is played 100 times, the reserved ball random numbers are totaled in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a and the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b. A total of four reserved ball random numbers are stored in the normal symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174, and thereafter, the special symbol game based on the eight reserved ball random numbers (that is, the 101st to The 108th special drawing game) will be lost without any reach, and during that time it will be assumed that no new winnings will occur in the start winning openings 37a, 37b. The time required for the game, the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 49, and the change of the background image of the effect display device 34 are shown in time series.

(B1) When the number of special figure games is from the end of the jackpot game to the 100th game:
The time required for the special figure game is relatively short because the shortened variation pattern table 134a is referred to. The required time of the usual game played during this time is 0.6 seconds because the game state is definitely changed (special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy). And if it wins per usual figure, the electric tulip 49 will open twice with an opening time of 1.2 seconds (interval 0.8 seconds). During this time, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is red. Therefore, in the case of (B1), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probable or short.

(B2) When the number of special figure games is the 101st after the jackpot game ends:
The 101st special figure game is executed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b for the special figure 2 priority process (second special figure game), and its variation The time is 4 seconds, which is a main fluctuation time corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the normal fluctuation pattern table 134b. When the 101st special figure game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b is three.
When a special game is played at the start of the 101st special figure game, the time required for the special figure game is 30 seconds, although the game state is definitely changed (special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy). 18 S203 Yes). For this reason, even if a win is won in this normal game, the electric tulip 49 opens and closes after 30 seconds. During the 101st special drawing game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (B2), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probable or low.

(B3) When the number of special figure games is the 102nd after the jackpot game ends:
The 102nd special symbol game is executed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, and the variation time thereof is set to the number of reserved memories in the normal variation pattern table 134b. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 102nd special figure game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b becomes two.
During the 102nd special drawing game, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (the normal symbol is changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. Also, during the 102nd special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (B3), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probable or low.

(B4) When the number of special figure games is the 103rd after the jackpot game ends:
The 103rd special figure game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, and the variation time is equal to the number of reserved memories in the normal variation pattern table 134b. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 103th special symbol game is played, the remaining reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b becomes one.
During the 103rd special drawing game, the regular game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game is in progress (the normal symbol is changing). Therefore, the electric tulip 49 does not open. Further, during the 103rd special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (B4), the player does not know whether the current gaming state is probable or low.

(B5) When the number of special figure games is the 104th after the jackpot game ends:
The 104th special symbol game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, and the variation time thereof is equal to the number of reserved memories in the normal variation pattern table 134b. The corresponding main variation time is 12.5 seconds. When the 104th special symbol game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b becomes zero.
Here, the time required from the start of the 101st special figure game to the end of the 104th special figure game is 4 seconds + 7 seconds + 7 seconds + 12.5 seconds = 30.5 seconds. On the other hand, the normal game played at the start of the 101st special drawing game has a variation time of 30 seconds, and then the electric tulip 49 is released. Therefore, until the 104th special drawing game ends. The player can confirm that the electric tulip 49 starts the opening / closing operation. However, since the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue during the 104th special drawing game, the player only recognizes that the electric tulip 49 happens to open and close. Therefore, in the case of (B5), the player still cannot predict whether the current gaming state is probabilistic or low.

(B6) When the number of special figure games is the 105th after the jackpot game ends:
In the 105th special symbol game, since the reserved ball random number stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b disappears, the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a. (The first special figure game), and the variation time is 4 seconds, which is the main variation time corresponding to the number of four stored storages in the normal variation pattern table 134b. When the 105th special figure game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is three.
After the general game at the start of the 101st special figure game, the next general game will be held. Therefore, it is 0.6 seconds (No in S203 in FIG. 18). For this reason, when a win is won for this normal game, the electric tulip 49 opens and closes 0.6 seconds after the normal symbol starts to change. Then, the player notices that the electric tulip 49 is opened and closed during the 105th special drawing game. The fact that the electric tulip 49 frequently opens and closes is a proof that the gaming state is probabilistic, so the player is thrilled without knowing whether it is probable or uncertain, and the 101st to 104th special game. However, from the action of the electric tulip 49 in the 105th special drawing game, it can be predicted that the current gaming state is probable. During the 105th special drawing game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (B6), the player can know that the current gaming state is definitely changed only when paying attention to the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 49.

(B7) When the number of special figure games is the 106th after the jackpot game ends:
The 106th special symbol game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, and the variation time thereof is equal to the number of reserved memories in the normal variation pattern table 134b. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 106th special symbol game is played, the remaining reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a are two.
If a special game is played during the 106th special figure game, the time required for the special figure game will be 0.6 seconds because the game state is probable. The electric tulip 49 opens and closes 0.6 seconds after starting the change. Then, the player can recognize that the electric tulip 49 opens and closes even during the 106th special drawing game, and can be confident that the current gaming state is certain. During the 106th special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue. Therefore, in the case of (B7), the player can know that the current gaming state is definitely changed only when paying attention to the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 49.

(B8) When the number of special figure games is the 107th after the jackpot game ends:
The 107th special figure game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, and the variation time thereof is retained in the shortened variation pattern table 134a by switching the table. The main variation time corresponding to the number 2 is 4 seconds. When the 107th special symbol game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is one. Note that when the ordinary game is played during the 107th special drawing game, the same as (B7) above. Also, during the 107th special figure game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue, which is the same as (B7) above.

(B9) When the number of special figure games is the 108th after the jackpot game ends:
The 108th special figure game is performed based on the reserved ball random number stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, and the variation time is equal to the number of reserved memories in the shortened variation pattern table 134a. The corresponding main variation time is 7 seconds. When the 108th special symbol game is played, the remaining number of reserved ball random numbers in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a becomes zero. Note that when the ordinary game is played during the 108th special drawing game, it is the same as (B7) above. Also, during the 108th special drawing game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 34 is blue, which is the same as (B7) above.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the same effect as the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment described above can be obtained, and further, Since A = 6 and B = 3 are set, it is difficult to predict the gaming state even when looking at the variation time of the special symbol and the effect mode determined accordingly. Therefore, a player's eyes can be gathered on the electric tulip 49 even more.

3 gaming board 17 special symbol display device 21 through chucker 22 normal symbol display device 31 game area 34 effect display device 34a first reserved ball display area 34b second reserved ball display area 37a first start winning opening (start opening)
37b Second starting prize opening (starting port)
49 Electric tulips (ordinary electric appliances)
110 Special symbol lottery processing part (Special symbol lottery means)
115a First special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit (reserved ball random number storage unit)
115b Second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit (reserved ball random number storage unit)
120 Special symbol type determination processing unit (special symbol type determination means)
130 Special symbol variation pattern command determination unit (Special symbol variation time determination means)
134a Shortened variation pattern table (first variation time table)
134b Normal variation pattern table (second variation time table)
140 Game state setting part (game state setting means)
160 jackpot game control unit (jackpot game control means)
170 Normal symbol lottery processing part (Normal symbol lottery means)
190 Normal symbol variation time determination unit (ordinary symbol variation time determination means)
220 Production display control unit (production display control means)

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A game board having a game area where game balls flow down, a start opening provided in the game area, and a random number is acquired in response to a game ball winning in the start opening, and a special symbol is used using the random number. A special symbol lottery means for performing a lottery related to the success or failure of the event, and, when a special symbol lottery is won by lottery by this special symbol lottery means, the types of special symbols related to the winning are a plurality of types including a normal symbol and a specific symbol Special symbol type determining means that is determined by lottery from within, a special symbol display device that displays the special symbol in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery means after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and the special symbol Special symbol variation time determining means for determining a variation time of each game related to a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special game”), and a bonus that provides a jackpot game when the special symbol is won A normal game lottery that is provided in the game area and through which the game ball can pass and a lottery to determine whether or not the normal game is successful when the game ball has passed through the through chucker. A normal symbol display device for displaying the normal symbol in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery means after the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and a game related to the normal symbol with the fluctuation time of the normal symbol ( (Hereinafter referred to as “general game”), a normal symbol variation time determining means determined every time, and provided at the entrance of the start opening, and is opened and closed when a lottery by the normal symbol lottery means is won per common figure. A normal electric accessory that facilitates winning of the game ball to the start opening, an effect display device that displays an effect mode according to the variation time of the special symbol determined by the special symbol variation time determining means, Comprising a presentation display control means for controlling the display of the effect display device, a
The special symbol lottery means has a special symbol normal lottery means in which the probability of winning per special symbol is set to a normal probability, and the special symbol normal lottery means has a higher probability of winning per special symbol. A special symbol high probability lottery means, and a reserved ball random number storage unit for storing M random numbers (where M is a natural number) as a reserved ball random number as an upper limit, when a game ball is won at the start opening And the normal symbol lottery means is a normal symbol normal lottery means in which the probability of winning per ordinary figure is set to a normal probability, and the probability that the normal symbol normal lottery means winning per said ordinary figure A normal symbol high probability lottery means set to be high,
As a gaming state related to a special symbol, when a game ball is won at the start opening, a special symbol normal gaming state in which a lottery is performed by the special symbol normal lottery means, and a lottery is performed by the special symbol high probability lottery means. A special figure high-probability gaming state is prepared, and the normal figure normal gaming state in which a lottery is performed by the normal symbol normal lottery means, and a lottery by the normal symbol high-probability lottery means is performed as a gaming state related to a normal symbol. Figure high probability gaming state is prepared,
It has a game state setting means for setting the game state related to the special symbol and the game state related to the normal symbol, the game state setting means, the game state is set to the special figure normal game state and the normal figure normal game state Is set to any one of a normal state consisting of, a time-short state consisting of the special figure normal gaming state and the normal high probability game state, or a probability changing state consisting of the special figure high probability gaming state and the normal figure high probability gaming state. If the special symbol type determined by the special symbol type determining means is the normal symbol, the special symbol game is played N times (where N is a natural number) after the jackpot game. The game state is set to the short-time state, and the special figure game sets the N + 1 and subsequent game states to the normal state, while the special symbol type determining means determines the special state. When the type of the pattern is the specific symbol, in configured pinball machine so as to set the game state between after the jackpot gaming until the bonus game of the next to the probability variation state,
The special symbol variation time determining means includes a first variation time table in which the variation time of the special symbol is stored, and the special symbol relatively longer than the variation time of the special symbol stored in the first variation time table. A second variation time table in which the variation time of the symbol is stored,
The special symbol variation time determining means determines the variation time of the special symbol between the special game and the N-th game after the jackpot game, whether the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability variation state. Regardless, it is determined with reference to the first variation time table, and the special symbol variation time between the N + 1th time and the N + Ath time (where A is a natural number) after the jackpot game is determined. , Regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state is determined with reference to the second variation time table,
The normal symbol variation time determining means determines the variation time of the normal symbol as the game when the time when the regular game is started is within the period of the special symbol game from the jackpot game to the Nth game. Regardless of whether the state is the short-time state or the probability-changing state, the time is determined as the first common figure change time, and the time when the normal figure game is started is N + 1 to N + B times after the jackpot game ( However, when B is within the period of the special figure game up to a natural number equal to or less than A), the variation time of the normal symbol is the same regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state. The second normal time fluctuation time longer than the first normal time fluctuation time is determined, and the time when the normal game is started is within the period of the N + B + 1th special figure game after the jackpot game. If there is, When the state is the normal state, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined as the second common symbol variation time. When the gaming state is the certain variation state, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined as the first common symbol variation time. Decided on time,
The effect display control means performs the effects in the special game of the times won per the special figure, and the effects of each special game from the jackpot game to the N + A times based on the winning per the special figure. It is controlled to display on the effect display device in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to identify whether the type of the special symbol determined when winning is the normal symbol or the specific symbol. Pachinko machine. In the description of claim 1,
The special symbol variation time determining means, if the type of the special symbol determined when winning per the special symbol is the normal symbol, the N + A + 1 and subsequent times after the jackpot game based on the winning When the variation time of the special symbol in each special symbol game is determined with reference to the second variation time table, and the type of the special symbol determined when winning for each special symbol is the specific symbol Is characterized in that the variation time of the special symbol in each of the special figure games after the N + A + 1 time after the jackpot game based on the winning is determined with reference to the first variation time table. Pachinko machine. In the description of claim 1 or 2,
A pachinko machine in which the value of A is set to be the same as the value of B. In the description of claim 1 or 2,
A pachinko machine characterized in that the value of A is set to a value exceeding the value of B. In the description of claim 3 or 4,
A pachinko machine characterized in that the value of B is set to a value equal to or less than the value of M.