JP5956142B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that uses a game ball to play a game, and in particular, when a game ball wins at each of two start ports, a specification based on a specification that allows a game based on each win to proceed in parallel. Related to pachinko machines.

  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 and then stopped to notify the result of the electronic lottery.

  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.

  A pachinko machine is also known in which a special hit is provided in addition to the big win for the special symbol, and the attacker device is operated even when the winner is won. When this type of pachinko machine is won, the attacker device can be opened only twice in a short time, for example.

  As is well known, the difference between jackpot and jackpot will be explained just in case. The jackpot is the place where a condition that allows a special electric accessory represented by an attacker device to be operated continuously is established. The “small hit” is a hit where the condition for continuously operating the electric accessory is not satisfied. For this reason, for example, a jackpot game that opens the attacker device for 16 rounds can be provided when the jackpot is reached, but such a jackpot game cannot be provided in the case of a jackpot. Also in this specification, the jackpot and the jackpot are used on the assumption that there is such a distinction.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the through chucker, an electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is performed, and when the lottery is won per the normal drawing, the electric tulip is opened for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start opening. The electric tulip does not open and close very much in the normal gaming state, but when the jackpot game is over, it is controlled so that the electric tulip frequently opens and closes a predetermined number of games according to the type of jackpot It is common. The state where this electric tulip frequently opens and closes is called a short-time gaming state (ordinary high-probability gaming state), or because the electric tulip supports the winning of a game ball at the starting gate, Sometimes called. In a state where the probability of winning a big hit, that is, a so-called probability variation state (special high probability gaming state), the game is often in a short-time gaming state until the next big hit.

  By the way, recent pachinko machines are becoming mainstream with two start ports. The fact that there are two start openings means that a lottery regarding whether or not a special symbol is won is performed based on the winning of a game ball at each start opening. In addition, when a game ball wins at the starting port during the change of the special symbol, up to four random numbers obtained as a result of the winning are stored in the memory (holding ball random number storage unit) as a holding ball random number. When two start ports are provided, two memories for storing the reserved ball random numbers are also provided. Then, in what order the game based on the winning of the game ball in each of the two starting holes is advanced, that is, the order in which the stored ball random number stored in each memory is read out, There are three control methods.

  The first is a control method in which a game based on a game ball winning at one start opening is advanced with priority over a game based on a game ball winning at the other start opening. That is, in the case where the holding ball random number is stored in both of the two memories, the control method reads the holding ball random number stored in one memory in preference to the holding ball random number stored in the other memory. is there. This first control is said to be priority digestion, priority rotation, and the like. The second is a control method for progressing the game according to the order in which the game balls win the starting opening. In other words, when the holding ball random numbers are stored in both of the two memories, it is a control method for reading the holding ball random numbers in order from the one stored in advance, regardless of which of the two memories is stored. . This second control is said to be a winning order, a winning order, or the like.

  The third is a game based on a game ball winning at one start opening (hereinafter referred to as “one game” as appropriate) and a game based on a game ball winning at the other start opening (hereinafter referred to as “one game”). This is a control method in which “the other game” is appropriately performed in parallel. That is, it is a control method in which the control for reading the reserved ball random number stored in one memory and the control for reading the reserved ball random number stored in the other memory are separately performed in parallel. This third control is said to be simultaneous digestion, simultaneous rotation, and the like. In the following description, the third control is appropriately referred to as “simultaneous rotation control”.

  As a pachinko machine that performs the above-described simultaneous rotation control, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 is known. The pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 is identified by the first variable display means (the first special symbol display device) based on the first start condition (the game ball is won at the first start port). Even if the information (first special symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and the identification information is being variably displayed on the first variable display means, a second starting condition different from the first starting condition is satisfied (second The game ball wins at the start opening), and based on this, the identification information (second special symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) on the second variable display means (second special symbol display device).

  Furthermore, in this patent document 1, the first notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the second start condition is established based on the establishment of the second start condition. A configuration is disclosed in which the second notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the two variable display means, and a plurality of pieces of information by the second variable display means are started after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is started. Also disclosed is a configuration in which a specific display result (big hit) is derived and displayed by the first variable display means after a predetermined notice effect (so-called continuous effect) is executed during variable display of identification information (for example, four times). Has been. From these descriptions, according to Patent Document 1, it is possible to predict whether or not the result of one game is a big hit from the aspect of the notice effect in the other game that is performed a plurality of times.

JP 2009-61326 A (paragraph 0022, paragraphs 0220-0232, FIG. 30 and the like)

  However, even if a device is devised as in Patent Document 1, it is a fact that the player gets bored immediately, and it is no longer difficult to attract the player. In particular, in Patent Document 1, although the result of one game can be suggested by the continuous performance in the other game performed four times, the player himself selects whether or not to notify the game result. It is not possible. Therefore, when a continuous effect is performed in the other game, the player can expect a big hit in one game, so there is no problem even if the game result is notified first. However, if a continuous performance is not performed in the other game, the player is forced to know that the probability of a big hit in one game is low because of the fact, and the interest in the game decreases at a stretch. This also leads to a decrease in the operation of the pachinko machine.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make a notification mode novel in a pachinko machine that performs simultaneous rotation control.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a game board having a game area where game balls flow down, a first start port and a second start port provided in the game area, and a game ball at the first start port. A first random number lottery means for drawing the first special symbol based on the first random number, and a game ball won in the second starting port, when the first random number is acquired upon winning The second special symbol lottery means for obtaining the second random number on the basis of the second random number and drawing the second special symbol based on the second random number, and the first special symbol lottery means by lottery by the first special symbol lottery means A special electric combination that operates when winning or when winning by the second special symbol lottery means per second special figure, a jackpot game control means for controlling the operation of the special electric combination, and the game Provided in the area, at the first start port An effect display device that displays an effect related to the first game performed based on winning of the game ball and an effect related to the second game performed based on winning of the game ball at the second starting port, and the effect In the pachinko machine that includes the display control means for performing display control of the display device and is capable of proceeding in parallel with the first game and the second game, the game is launched with the aim of the first start opening. The first start port and the second start port are provided at positions separated from each other so that the game ball does not win the second start port, and the first special drawing includes a jackpot The first special symbol lottery means determines at least whether or not to win a jackpot, the second special symbol includes a small hit, and the second special symbol lottery means includes at least Small hit Whether or not to win a big win by lottery by the first special symbol lottery means, and win a small bonus by lottery by the second special symbol lottery means during the progress of the first game related to the winning In such a case, the second special symbol lottery means performs a losing process for forcibly handling the small hits related to the winning as a losing, and the jackpot game control means performs the special electric combination based on the losing process. While the control is performed so as not to operate the object, the lottery is lost by the lottery by the first special symbol lottery means, and the prize is won by the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means during the progress of the first game related to the loss. In such a case, the second special symbol lottery means does not perform the loss process, and the big hit game control means operates the special electric accessory in a predetermined manner based on the small hit. The effect display control means is configured to display the first effect mode determined based on the lottery of the first special symbol lottery means, and the lottery of the second special symbol lottery means during the effect relating to the first game. Display control of the second effect mode determined based on the first effect mode can be performed in parallel, and the first effect mode includes a special effect suggesting the possibility of jackpot, and the effect display control The means is the operation related to the operation of the special electric accessory during the time when the special effect is displayed on the effect display device and the remaining time of the special effect is the time required to execute the effect related to the second game. During the period until the time is shorter than the time added, the assist display prompting the player to win the game ball at the second starting port can be displayed on the effect display device, and the remaining of the special effect can be displayed. The time When the time required to execute the effect related to the second game is shorter than the time obtained by adding the operation time related to the operation of the special electric accessory, the assist notification cannot be displayed on the effect display device. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, a lottery is performed by the first special symbol lottery means, and the lottery result is a jackpot, and the second is in progress of the first game based on the jackpot (that is, during the fluctuation of the first special symbol). When a game ball wins at the starting port, a lottery is performed by the second special symbol lottery means, and the second game proceeds in parallel with the first game. And when the result of the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means is a small hit, the lottery result is forcibly lost. Therefore, the special electric accessory does not operate.

  On the other hand, if the result of the lottery by the first special symbol lottery means is lost, and a game ball wins at the second starting port during the progress of the first game based on the loss, the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means is performed, The second game proceeds in parallel with the first game. In this case, even if the lottery result by the second special symbol lottery means a small hit, there is no loss. That is, the lottery result remains unchanged. Therefore, the big hit game control means operates the special electric accessory in a predetermined manner based on the small win (for example, opens and closes twice).

  Thus, in the present invention, when the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery means is a big win, even if the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery means is a small hit, the special electric accessory is It will not work. However, when the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery means is lost, the losing process is not performed. Therefore, when the lottery result by the second special symbol lottery means is a small hit, the special electric accessory operates. That is, according to the present invention, the second game is performed in parallel during the first game, and the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery means is notified by the “presence / absence of operation of the special electric accessory” that is the result of the second game. doing. Therefore, the player is attracted to a novel notification mode that has not existed before.

  Here, in the present invention, the first start port and the second start port are provided at positions separated from each other, and a game ball launched with the aim of the first start port may win the second start port. Therefore, when it is desired to win a game ball at the second starting port, the aim must be changed from the first starting port to the second starting port. In other words, when a player wants to win a game ball at the second starting port, the player needs to aim at the second starting port and fire the game ball at his / her own will. Therefore, in the present invention, it can be left to the player himself to select whether or not to notify the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery means. As a result, a notification effect that satisfies both the player who desires notification and the player who does not want to be notified becomes possible.

  Further, in the above configuration, the result of the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means is either a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and the probability of a lottery in the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means is If the composition of the second special symbol lottery means, the probability of winning a big hit or small win is higher than the chance of losing, so if the first game in progress is a big hit In the second game, there is a high probability that a loss process will be performed due to a big hit or a small win, and as a result, there are many cases where the special electric accessory does not operate. On the contrary, when the first game in progress is lost, the second game often has a big hit or a small hit, and the special electric accessory is often operated based on the second game. Therefore, the player can almost certainly know the result of the first game in progress from the frequency of the operation of the special electric accessory by winning some game balls at the second starting port.

  In the above configuration, the lottery result by the second special symbol lottery means may be configured to be either a big hit or a small hit. In this case, if only one game ball is won at the second start opening, the lottery of the second special symbol lottery means always a big win or a small win. Then, when the first game in progress is a big hit, the second game is lost, and as a result, the special electric accessory does not operate. On the other hand, when the first game in progress is a loss, the second game is not lost, so the second game is a big hit or a small hit, so the special electric accessory always operates based on it. . Therefore, the player can surely know the result of the first game in progress by winning one game ball at the second starting port.

  Further, in the above-described configuration, in the result of the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means, a small hit may occur, but a big hit and a loss do not occur, or an extremely big hit and a loss hardly occurs. good. In this case, there is no big hit, no losing, or the probability of occurrence is very low, so there is an expectation that a large game profit (prize ball) will be obtained even if a game operation is performed mainly for winning the game ball to the second starting port. Since it becomes impossible, it becomes possible to encourage the game operation which mainly focuses on winning the game ball to the first start opening.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an 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. 1, and removed the game board. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the game board attached to the main body frame 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 1st, 2nd special symbol low probability determination table and the 1st, 2nd special symbol 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 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. (A) and (b) show the jackpot type, the number of electric support, the number of rounds, and the attacker release pattern for the special symbol type shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a game state, the number of rounds, and an attacker release pattern. 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. 13, and main variation time. It is a figure for demonstrating the conditions with which each variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13 is referred. 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. 12 determines. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the production | presentation control process part shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of game control when a game ball wins a first start winning opening in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control processing procedure when a game ball wins a second start winning opening in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows "the modification 1" of the 1st, 2nd special symbol low probability determination table and the 1st, 2nd special symbol high probability determination table shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows "the modification 2" of the 1st, 2nd special symbol low probability determination table and the 1st, 2nd special symbol high probability determination table shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows "the modification 3" of the 1st, 2nd special symbol low probability determination table and the 1st, 2nd special symbol high probability determination table shown in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine P according to an 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 opening and closing to the machine frame 1. A body frame 2 that is freely attached, a game board 3 accommodated inside the body frame 2 (the game board 3 is removed in FIG. 2), and a door-like opening and closing function on the front of the body frame 2 A glass door 4 that is attached and has a large opening 8 formed in the center thereof, a transparent glass plate 10 that is attached to the opening 8 of the glass door 4, and a lower opening of the main body frame 2. A front board 6 having a tray 5 for containing a game ball, a launching device 9 provided at the lower part of the main body frame 2, and a handle 7 attached to the front board 6 are provided. 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. Details of the game board 3 are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P includes a main control processing unit 100, a payout / launch control processing unit 105, a sub control processing unit 200, 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 schematically in FIG. 4, the game board 3 has a game area 31 on the board surface, and the game area 31 is observed through the glass plate 10 after being attached to the main body frame 2. be able to. The game area 31 is partitioned and formed so as to be substantially circular by a guide rail for sliding the game ball and the game ball regulation rail, and the game ball launched by the launching device 9 flows down in the game area 31. Further, in the game area 31, there are an effect display device 34, a through chucker 21, an electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) 49, a stage (not shown), a first start winning prize opening (starting opening) 37a, and Second start winning opening (start opening) 37b, general winning opening 38, out opening 39, game nail (not shown), windmill (not shown), first attacker device (first special device) An electric accessory) 41a, a second attacker device (second special electric accessory) 41b, and the like are provided. Further, a first special symbol display device 17a, a second special symbol display device 17b, and a normal symbol display device 22 are provided at a position on the lower right side of the game board surface and outside the game area 31.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b are provided with a gap in the left-right direction, and when the launching intensity of the launching device 9 is weak to medium (so-called bukko) When the game ball is fired for the purpose), the game ball may flow down the left side of the effect display device 34 and win the first start winning port 37a, but the second start winning port 37b wins a prize. (See route A in FIG. 4).

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired with the firing strength of the launcher 9 increased (so-called right-handed), the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 37b, but right-handed. Then, it is set so that it is difficult to win the game ball in the first start winning opening 37a. Therefore, when the player is making a right turn, the game ball is won almost only at the second start winning opening 37b (see route B in FIG. 4). Since the game ball won in the second start winning opening 37b is set to be more disadvantageous than the case where the game ball won in the first start winning opening 37a (details will be described later), Normally, a game is advanced while launching a game ball aiming at a bulge.

  The effect display device 34 is composed of a liquid crystal screen, and as shown in FIG. 4, has a first effect display device 34a on the left side and a second effect display device 34b on the right side. That is, the display area on the left side of one liquid crystal screen is the first effect display device 34a, and the display area on the right side is the second effect display device 34b. The first effect display device 34a displays a predetermined effect mode based on the result of the electronic lottery related to the first special symbol performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a. . In addition, the second effect display device 34b displays a predetermined effect mode based on the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol performed when the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 37b. It is.

  A dummy symbol (effect symbol) is variably displayed on the first effect display device 34a in synchronization with the first special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 17a. Similarly, on the second effect display device 34b, the dummy symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the second special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 17b. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the 1st effect display apparatus 34a is the 1st reservation ball display which shows that the reservation ball random number was memorize | stored in the area | region of the lower part in the 1st special symbol reservation ball random number storage part 115a. Similarly, the second effect display device 34b includes a device 34a-1, and the second effect display device 34b indicates that a reserved ball random number is stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b in the lower area. 2 holding ball display device 34b-1.

  The first special symbol display device 17a displays the result of the electronic lottery relating to the first special symbol, which is performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, as a first special symbol (numbers, symbols, etc.). Is displayed in such a manner that it is stopped after being changed. Similarly, the second special symbol display device 17b displays the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol, which is performed when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, as a second special symbol (number or symbol). The image is displayed in such a manner that it is stopped after being changed. The first special symbol display device 17a and the second special symbol display device 17b use a 7-segment display in this embodiment, and do not enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display devices 34a and 34b at the same time. Thus, it is provided apart in the lower right part of the game board 3. Then, the first special symbol is changed by causing the 7-segment display to blink, and the blinking stops and changes to the lighting display, so that the fluctuation of the first special symbol is stopped. This blinking time is the variation time of the first special symbol. The same applies to the second special symbol.

  Here, the mode of the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 17a is determined by the lottery result of the success / failure by the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a described later and the first special symbol type lottery unit 129a. Is set in advance so as to follow the type of the first special symbol. For example, in the present embodiment, when the big win (per 1st special figure) is won, the stop symbol “H” indicating the 15R probability variation symbol A, the stop symbol “b” indicating the 15R probability variation symbol B, and the 15R probability variation. There is a stop symbol “E” indicating a symbol C, a stop symbol “F” indicating a 2R probability variable symbol A, a stop symbol “A” indicating a 2R probability variable symbol B, and a stop symbol “P” indicating a normal 2R symbol. The symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 17a using seven segments. Further, when the current game is a loss, “-” is displayed as an aspect indicating a loss regardless of the type of the first special symbol. A predetermined stop symbol is similarly displayed on the second special symbol display device 17b. However, since the type of the second special symbol is different from the type of the first special symbol (see FIG. 9), the symbol to be stopped and displayed is displayed. The embodiments are also different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “first game” based on the game ball winning in the first start winning opening 37a and “second game” based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 37b. Are executed in parallel, the lottery result of the first start winning port 37a is displayed on the first special symbol display device 17a, and the lottery result of the second start winning port 37b is displayed on the second special symbol display device. 17b is displayed separately. That is, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment performs “simultaneous rotation control”.

  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. Also, 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 devices 17a and 17b. ing. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 22 is composed of two LED lamps, and one LED lamp is lit when hitting a normal figure, and the other LED lamp is lit when lost. ing. It should be noted that the normal symbol fluctuates by alternately displaying the two LED lamps in a blinking manner, and the blinking stops and the normal symbol fluctuates by changing to a lighting display. This blinking time is the normal symbol fluctuation time.

  The display control of the first special symbol display device 17a is performed by the first special symbol display control unit 101a of the main control processing unit 100, and the display control of the second special symbol display device 17b is performed by the main control processing unit 100. The display control of the normal symbol display device 22 is performed by the second special symbol display control unit 101b, and is controlled by the normal symbol display control unit 102 of the main control processing unit 100 (see FIG. 5).

  The electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) 49 is provided at the entrance of the first start winning opening 37a, 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 first start winning prize opening 37a is enlarged. Then, when the electric tulip 49 is opened, it is easy to win a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a.

  Although not shown, the stage is a structure that is disposed below the effect display devices 34a and 34b, and the game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove is formed at the center of the stage, 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.

  As a result of the electronic lottery relating to the first special symbol performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, the first attacker device (first special electric accessory) 41a is a jackpot (first special figure) This is a device that is opened a predetermined number of times when the game goes to jackpot game. The first attacker device 41a includes a plate-like lid member that opens and closes in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, and the lid member rotates around the horizontal axis by driving a solenoid (not shown). ing. When the lid member is opened, the big winning opening 42a provided at the lower portion of the gaming area 31 is exposed, and the gaming ball can be won in the big winning opening 42a.

  That is, in the first attacker device 41a, since the lid member normally closes the big winning opening 42a, the game ball will not win the big winning opening 42a. However, as described above, Since the lid member is opened and the big winning opening 42a is exposed, it becomes possible to make the game ball win in the big winning opening 42a. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 42a, 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 special winning opening 42a. The special winning opening 42a is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the lid member of the first attacker device 41a has substantially the same shape as the special winning opening 42a.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times the first attacker device 41a is opened is 2R (round) or 15R (round). It goes without saying that the player with more rounds can get more prize balls. The number of rounds varies depending on the type of special symbol, which will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the second attacker device (second special electric accessory) 41b is a jackpot (second prize) as a result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol performed when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b. It is a device that is released a predetermined number of times when it shifts to a big hit game as per special figure, or when it shifts to a small hit game as per small hit (per second special figure). Since the second attacker device 41b has the same configuration as the first attacker device 41a, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the second attacker device 41b has a smaller width than the first attacker device 41a. The point, the character “judgment” is drawn on the surface of the lid member, and when the lid member opens to the near side, the big prize opening 42b is exposed and the inside of the second attacker device 41b is “sorry. Is clearly different from the first attacker device 41a in that the characters "" are clearly visible. The second attacker device 41b is also used to notify the result of the first game in advance, which will be described later.

  In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, the operation | movement aspect (opening frequency) based on the big hit or the small hit of the 2nd attacker apparatus 41b is only two times opening and closing which shortened opening time. Therefore, even if the second attacker device 41b is opened and closed twice, it is difficult to acquire a prize ball.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined opening time (for example, big hit = 30 seconds or less, or small hit = 1.8 seconds or less, in which the big winning opening 42b can be continuously opened according to the big hit or the small hit, is provided. Time), and the opening / closing operation of the plate-like lid member of the second attacker device 41b can be executed within a predetermined number of times within the opening time. Accordingly, the opening and closing operation of the lid member by the second attacker device 41b is performed a plurality of times at a high speed within the opening time of the one big winning opening 42b, so that the game ball is substantially won into the big winning opening 42b. Making it extremely difficult.

  In the following “small game state”, the opening operation of the lid member of the second attacker device 41b that opens the grand prize winning opening 42b for 0.9 seconds is performed twice within the required time set to 2.3 seconds ( The total opening time of the big prize opening 42b: 0.9 × 2 = 1.8 seconds). The above-mentioned required time is a time that can be arbitrarily set if determined in advance. Therefore, the “small winning game state” is a game that is distinguished from the big hit and ended in one round.

  In addition, two types of modes in which the opening time of the big winning opening 42a is different are set as the “big hit gaming state”, and the opening can be continued until the upper limit of 30 seconds elapses after the opening of the big winning opening 42a. “15 rounds big hit” in which 15 rounds of operation (1 round) are sequentially performed, and 1 time of operation (1 round) that allows the opening to be continued until the upper limit of 0.9 seconds elapses after the grand prize winning opening 42a is opened. “2 round jackpots” can be determined in such a manner that the two are consecutively executed twice in order.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are received after the special winning openings 42a and 42b are opened, the upper limit time for the continuous opening of the special winning openings 42a and 42b. Even before (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, the one-time operation (one round) is ended.

  In addition, the operation mode of the second attacker device 41b based on the two round jackpot is “opening the grand prize opening for 0.9 seconds (1 round) + round interval of 0.5 seconds (closing the big prize opening 42b) +0.9 seconds. Is opened and closed twice. Therefore, the total processing time required from the start of operation of the second attacker device 41b for two rounds to the end of operation is 2.3 seconds, which is the required time for the opening / closing operation of the second attacker device 41b based on small hits. Since it is the same as 3 seconds, it is difficult to determine which of the special figure wins is based on the appearance behavior of the second attacker device 41b based on 2 rounds and small hits as seen by the player. Yes.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, in a predetermined game period after the end of the jackpot gaming state, only a special figure high-precision (details will be described later) state, a general figure high-precision (details will be described later) state, or a probability change It is possible to shift to a state (special drawing high accuracy and general drawing high accuracy, details will be described later). In addition, after the small hit gaming state, the state cannot be changed to any of the plurality of gaming states. However, when the game state of the special figure lottery when the small hit is generated is one of the plurality of game states, the game state at the time of the special figure lottery is taken over after the end of the small hit. .

  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 any of the first start winning opening 37a, the second starting winning opening 37b, the general winning opening 38, the first attacker device 41a, and the second attacker device 41b are collected from the out port 39. The It should be noted that sensors 43a, 43b, 44, 45a 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 openings 42a, 42b. 45b (see FIG. 5) 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. 5, the main control processing unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery processing unit 110 that performs a lottery regarding whether or not a special symbol is won when a game ball wins a winning winning opening 37a, 37b. (A first special symbol lottery means and a second special symbol lottery means) and a special symbol type for determining the type of the special symbol related to the winning in the lottery when the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 wins a lottery The determination processing unit 120, the special symbol variation pattern command determination unit 130 for determining the variation pattern command which is a command including information regarding the variation time of the special symbol, and the special symbol based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied The determination of the lottery result by the gaming state setting unit 140 that sets the gaming state and the gaming state related to the normal symbol and the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 is a big hit In this case, the jackpot game control unit that moves to the jackpot game by operating the first attacker device 41a or the second attacker device 41b (solenoid thereof) according to the type of the special symbol determined by the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 (Big hit game control means) 160. The big hit game control unit 160 controls the second attacker device 41b to operate in a predetermined manner even when a small win is won.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the first game and the second game proceed in parallel, there is a case where it is determined that the first game is a big hit and the second game is a big hit or a small win. Can happen. For example, it is assumed that a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37a and the first game is started, it is determined that the first game is a big hit, and the first special symbol is variably displayed. At this time, when the player hits the right and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b and the second game is started, the second game will be described later in detail. There is a case where a big hit or a small win is made in the second game while the first game determined to be in progress (while the first special symbol is changing).

  In such a case, in the present embodiment, processing for forcibly losing the big hit or the small win of the second game is performed. Therefore, even if it is determined that the first game is a big hit and the second game is a big win or a small win, the big game or the small hit game is not provided in the second game. That is, when the first game is a big hit, the second attacker device 41b does not open or close even if the second game is executed. And in this embodiment, the result of a 1st game is alert | reported beforehand using the presence or absence of the opening / closing operation | movement of the 2nd attacker apparatus 41b. Details of this notification will be described later.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 updates the value of the loop counter at a high speed one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a periodically input clock signal. The random number generator 111 for determining whether or not the special symbol is suitable for generating a hardware random number, and the first lottery for determining whether or not the first special symbol is successful is triggered by the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 37a. A special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a and a second special symbol success / failure lottery portion 119b for performing a lottery related to the success or failure of the second special symbol when a game ball is won in the second start winning opening 37b. ing. In the present embodiment, the time required for the loop counter to loop once in the range from 0 to 65535 is 5 milliseconds.

  The first special symbol winning / losing lottery section (first special symbol lottery means) 119a is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won the first starting winning opening 37a (the detection signal from the starting winning opening detecting sensor 43a is the main control processing section). The first special symbol pass / fail determination random number is acquired (latched) for one special symbol pass / fail determination random number (first random number) generated by the special symbol pass / fail determination random number generator 111 (at the timing input to 100). The first special symbol high probability determination table 116a indicates whether or not the random number (first random number) acquired by the unit 112a and the first special symbol success / failure determination random number acquiring unit 112a is a big hit (per first special symbol). Alternatively, when the first special symbol success / failure determination unit 113a determined with reference to the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a and the first special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112a acquire random numbers, the first special symbol 1 is stored as a reserved ball random number for the special symbol (in other words, up to the upper limit of four, which is the predetermined number). And a random number storage unit 115a. In addition, even when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a during the jackpot game and a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained is triggered by the winning, the random number is used as a reserved ball random number for the first special symbol. Needless to say, it is stored in the reserved ball random number storage unit 115a.

  Here, the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a has a higher probability of jackpot than the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a, and more specifically, the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a is In the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a, the jackpot winning probability is set to approximately 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, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first special symbol low-probability determination table 117a is referred to, the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is 0 to 0. It is a big hit when it is up to 217, and loses when the value is between 218 and 65535. 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 (second special symbol lottery means) 119b is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won the second start winning award 37b (starting winning port detection). One random number (second random number) for special symbol success / failure determination generated by the special symbol success / failure determination random number generation unit 111 is obtained (latched) at the timing when the detection signal from the sensor 43b is input to the main control processing unit 100). ) The second special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112b and the random number (second random number) acquired by the second special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112b are big hits or small hits (per second special illustration). A second special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b that determines whether the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b or the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b is determined, and a second special symbol success / failure determination When the second special symbol is changing when the random number acquisition unit 112b acquires the random number, the acquired random number is a maximum of four reserved ball random numbers related to the special symbol (in other words, the predetermined number is a predetermined number). And a second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b for storing (up to four upper limits). In addition, even when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b during the jackpot game and a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained is triggered by the winning, the random number is used as a reserved ball random number for the second special symbol. Needless to say, it is stored in the reserved ball random number storage unit 115b.

  Here, the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b has a higher probability of jackpot than the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b, and more specifically, the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b is The jackpot winning probability is approximately 1/30, and the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b has a jackpot winning probability of approximately 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, as shown in FIG. 7, when the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b is referred to, the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is that the special symbol success / failure determination random number is 0 to 0. It is a big hit when it is up to 217, and it is a big hit when its value is between 218 and 65535. 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. Is a small hit. In other words, when a lottery for the second special symbol is performed, the result of the lottery is always a big win or a small win and never loses.

  In the following description, for the sake of convenience, the first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a refers to the first special symbol low probability determination table 117a to perform the lottery regarding the success / failure of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol success / failure lottery The game state in which the part 119b refers to the second special symbol low probability determination table 117b to perform the lottery related to the success / failure of the second special symbol is simply referred to as “special symbol low probability”, and the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a refers to the first special symbol high probability determination table 116a and performs a lottery related to whether or not the first special symbol is true. The second special symbol high / bad lottery unit 119b refers to the second special symbol high probability determination table 116b. 2. A gaming state in which a lottery relating to whether or not a special symbol is successful is simply referred to as “special figure high accuracy”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reserved ball random numbers stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a are sequentially read out and processing relating to the game is performed. The on-hold ball random numbers stored in the on-hold ball random number storage unit 115b are sequentially read out, and processing relating to the game is performed. Therefore, a game based on a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37a and a game based on a game ball winning in the second start winning port 37b proceed simultaneously.

  Next, the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 will be described. Whereas the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 described above determines whether or not the big win or the small win is won, the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 is for determining the type of the special symbol It is. In other words, in the present embodiment, the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 determines the big hit / small hit / losing regarding the special symbol, but the content of the big hit (type, number of rounds, number of electric support, attacker opening pattern) is a special symbol. The type is determined by the type determination processing unit 120. Details of the above jackpot contents will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol type determination processing unit 120 sets the value of the loop counter to a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399) based on an interrupt signal 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 And a lottery section 129b. In the present embodiment, the initial value of the loop counter is randomly changed every time the counter loops in order to prevent the bias of the acquired random numbers.

  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). The first special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122a that acquires (latches) 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 A first special symbol type determining unit 123a that determines the type of the first special symbol from the random numbers acquired by the acquiring unit 122a with reference to the first special symbol type determining table 125a, and a random number acquiring unit for determining the first special symbol type When the first special symbol is fluctuating when the random number is acquired by the 122a, the first special character that stores the acquired random number up to four (in other words, up to the upper limit of four predetermined numbers) is stored. It includes a symbol type determination random number storage unit 124a, a. Even when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a during the jackpot game and a random number for determining the special symbol type is acquired in response to the winning, the random number is stored as a random number for determining the first special symbol type. Needless to say, it is stored in the part 124a.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, 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, a total of six first special symbols of 15R probability variation symbol A, 15R probability variation symbol B, 15R probability variation symbol C, 2R probability variation symbol A, 2R probability variation symbol B, 2R normal symbol are the first special symbol type determination table 125a. The special symbol type determination random numbers 0 to 399 are associated with each of these six types of first special symbols. And since the range of the random numbers for determining the special symbol type assigned to each first special symbol is different, the probability that each first special symbol is selected by the first special symbol type determining unit 123a is It will be different.

  More specifically, among the six 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 39, the “15R probability variation symbol”. A ”is associated, and“ 15R probability variation pattern B ”is associated with the random number value 40 to 79, and“ 15R probability variation symbol C ”is associated with the random number value 80 to 119. “2R probability variation design A” for numerical values from 120 to 219, “2R probability variation design B” for random numbers 220 to 319, and random numbers from 320 to 399. “2R normal symbols” are associated with each other.

  As will be described in detail later, among the types of special symbols, “2R” indicates that the number of rounds of the jackpot game is two, and “15R” indicates that the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15 rounds. “Probability” indicates so-called probability variation, and “Normal” indicates so-called normal probability.

  As is apparent from FIG. 9A, since the total number of random numbers associated with “15R probability variation symbol A” is 40 out of 400 special symbol type determination random numbers, “15R probability variation symbol A”. The probability that the symbol “A” is selected is 40/400 × 100 = 10%. The selection probabilities of the other first special symbols are similarly determined. The selection probability of “15R probability variation symbol B” is 10%, the selection probability of “15R probability variation symbol C” is 10%, and “2R probability variation symbol A” The selection probability is 25%, the selection probability of “2R probability variation design B” is 25%, and the selection probability of “2R normal design” is 20%.

  Similarly to the first special symbol type lottery unit 129a, the second special symbol type lottery unit 129b is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won the second starting prize port 37b (a detection signal from the starting winning port detection sensor 43b). Is acquired at the main control processing unit 100), and a random number for determining the second special symbol type is acquired (latched), one random number for determining the special symbol type generated by the random number generator for determining the special symbol type 121. 122b and a second special symbol type determining unit that determines the type of the second special symbol from the random numbers acquired by the second special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122b with reference to the second special symbol type determining table 125b 123b and when the second special symbol is changing when the second special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 122b acquires the random number, the acquired random number is up to four (in other words, It includes four up to the upper limit) and the second special symbol types determination random number storage unit 124b for storing a constant number. In addition, even when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b during the jackpot game and a random number for determining the special symbol type is acquired in response to the winning, the random number is stored as a random number for determining the second special symbol type. Needless to say, it is stored in the part 124b.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, 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 second special symbols: 2R probability variation symbol A and 2R normal symbol. Specifically, in the case where the result of success or failure of the second special symbol is a big hit, the value of the random number for determining the special symbol type among the two types of second special symbols stored in the second special symbol type determining table 125b is “2R probability variation design A” is associated with those from 0 to 319, and “2R normal design” is associated with those with the random number values from 320 to 399. In addition, when the result of the success / failure of the second special symbol is a small hit, a predetermined “small hit symbol” is associated.

  As is clear from FIG. 9B, since the total number of random numbers associated with “2R probability variation pattern A” is 320 out of 400 special symbol type determination random numbers, “2R probability variation symbol A”. The selection probability of “symbol A” is 80%, and the selection probability of “2R normal symbol” is 20%.

  From the above, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a and wins a jackpot, “2R” is selected with a probability of 70%. On the other hand, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b and wins a jackpot, “2R” is selected with a probability of 100%. Therefore, a player who has won a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a has a higher probability of selecting a 15-round jackpot game than a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 37b and winning a jackpot. It is advantageous to the player in terms of points. It should be noted that the probability of “probability change”, that is, the probability of being probable change is 80%, regardless of the start winning opening.

  Next, the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170, as shown in FIG. 10, generates a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate, and the lottery related to the normal symbol when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21. And a normal symbol success / failure lottery section 177 for determining the success / failure. The normal symbol success / failure determination random number generator 171 has the same configuration as the special symbol success / failure determination random number generator 111. Further, the normal symbol success / failure lottery unit 177 is triggered by the passing of the game ball through the through chucker 21 (at the timing when the detection signal from the through chucker detection sensor 46 is input to the main control processing unit 100). The normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 172 that acquires (latches) one random number for normal symbol success / failure determination generated by the determination random number generation unit 171, and the random number acquired by the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 172 The normal symbol is changing when the normal symbol success / failure determination unit 173 that determines whether or not it is a normal symbol and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 172 acquires a random number. In addition, an ordinary symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174 for storing the obtained random numbers up to four as a reserved ball random number for a normal symbol, and a determination table A normal symbol low probability determination table 176 is a low probability that the probability of winning per Hiroshi view than the normal symbol low probability determination table 176 and a high normal symbol high probability determination table 175. In addition, when a game ball passes through the through chucker 21 during the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 49 and a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is acquired is triggered by this, the random number is stored in the normal symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174. It goes without saying that it is remembered.

  Here, 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, and more specifically, the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 is per symbol. In the normal symbol low probability determination table 176, the winning probability per ordinary drawing is 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.

  In the following description, for the sake of convenience, the game state in which the normal symbol success / failure lottery unit 177 refers to the normal symbol low probability determination table 176 to perform the lottery related to the normal symbol is simply referred to as “general symbol low probability”. The game state in which the normal symbol winning / not determining lottery unit 177 refers to the normal symbol high probability determination table 175 and performs the lottery related to the normal symbol is simply referred to as “ordinary symbol high probability”.

  Next, the electric tulip operation control unit 180 shown in FIG. 5 performs control so that the solenoid of the electric tulip 49 is energized to open and close based on the result of the normal symbol lottery processing unit 170 winning a lottery. Yes. 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 normal drawing in the high accuracy of the normal drawing (that is, an interval of 0.8 seconds). , 1.2 seconds open → 0.8 seconds closed → 1.2 seconds open in this order). It is controlled to open once in 0.2 seconds. 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. Therefore, the game can be performed without much reduction of the game balls during the normal high accuracy.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is prepared in advance with three states of “low probability”, “inside accuracy”, “short time”, and “probability change” as gaming states. “Low accuracy” consists of a gaming state of low special figure and low probability of ordinary figure, “Inward” consists of a gaming state of high precision and low probability of special figure, and “Short time” indicates low special figure. “Probability change” is made up of a special state high accuracy and a normal state high accuracy game state.

  In this embodiment, when the type of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) described above is determined, the jackpot type, the number of rounds, and the electric support are determined from the special symbol and each of the above game states. The number of times (number of time reductions) and the attacker opening pattern are determined. This will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, each special symbol type is associated in advance with a jackpot pattern that defines a jackpot type, the number of rounds, the number of electric supporters, and an attacker release pattern. .

  Here, the “big hit type” is either “normal hit” that makes the game state related to the special symbol after the big hit game specially low or “probable hit” that makes the special figure highly accurate. It 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 the present embodiment, there are two types of round games during the jackpot game, 2 rounds and 15 rounds.

  The “attacker opening pattern” defines whether the game is a jackpot game with a ball or a jackpot game without a ball, “Full release” indicates a jackpot game with a ball, and “Fast open” means no ball Shows the jackpot game. When the number of rounds is 15 rounds, “full release” is set in advance, and when the number of rounds is 2 rounds, “high speed release” is set in advance. In other words, in the case of 15 rounds, it is possible to acquire a ball, and in the case of 2 rounds, it is not possible to acquire a ball.

  More specifically, in this embodiment, when the number of rounds is 15, in the present embodiment, the first attacker device 41a opens once after the round game is started, and the grand prize is revealed. The game ends when either of 10 game balls wins the mouth 42 or when 30 seconds have passed since the start of the round game is satisfied (round end condition). That is, in the case of 15 rounds, the first attacker device 41a is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds in one round. This is “full open”.

  On the other hand, when the number of rounds is two rounds, one round game includes ten games at the exposed big prize opening 42 when the first attacker device 41a or the second attacker device 41b opens once after the round game starts. The game ends when either a winning condition of the ball or a ending condition (round ending condition) of 0.9 seconds from the start of the round game is satisfied. That is, in the case of two rounds, the first attacker device 41a or the second attacker device 41b is opened only for a maximum of 0.9 seconds in one round. That is, in the case of two rounds, the big hit game is completed in 0.9 seconds (first round) +0.5 seconds (interval time) +0.9 seconds (second round) = 2.3 seconds. This is “fast opening”.

  Therefore, in the “full release”, ten game balls often win the big winning opening 42a before 30 seconds from the start of the round game, and the player receives a prize ball ( About 1400). In other words, “full open” is a jackpot game with a lot of play. On the other hand, in the “high speed opening”, it is difficult to win a game ball in the exposed big winning openings 42a and 42b because the time for the attacker devices 41a and 41b to be opened during the round game is extremely short. As a result, the end condition of the round game is satisfied after 0.9 seconds have passed without the game ball winning a prize in the big winning openings 42a and 42b. For this reason, “high-speed opening” means that you cannot expect an appearance during a jackpot game.

  Note that the jackpot game control unit 160 controls the operation of the attacker devices 41a and 41b to provide a jackpot game with an attacker release pattern and the number of rounds according to the type of special symbol.

  The “number of electric support” is the number of games that can be played while receiving support from the electric tulip 49. More specifically, the special game lottery process is performed when the game state is generally high. It is the number of times that the lottery can be performed by the section 110 (the number of games). In this embodiment, there are three types of power support times: 0 times, 100 times, and 10000 times (until the next time), but if you win a big hit before reaching the set number of power support times Needless to say, at that time, the remaining number of electric supporters disappears, and the number of electric supporters corresponding to the type of special symbol determined when newly elected is awarded.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of times of electrical support is 10,000, the “probable change number” is set to the number of times (10000 times) synchronized with the number of times of electrical support. However, depending on the gaming state (big hit pattern), the “probable change count” may be larger than the electric support count, or the “probability change count” may be smaller than the electric support count.

  Here, in this embodiment, the winning probability when the special figure is low is 1/300, and the winning probability when the special figure is high is 1/30. During the lottery), you will almost certainly win the jackpot. In other words, the number of games until winning the next jackpot never exceeds 10,000. Therefore, it can be said that the fact that the power support count is given 10,000 times is equivalent to the fact that the “general plan high accuracy” continues until the next big hit win. Then, when the number of electric support is determined to be 10,000, it is substantially determined that the jackpot will be extended without reducing the game balls so much.

  In this way, the jackpot pattern is composed of the contents that define the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the attacker opening pattern, and the number of power support, and when the type of special symbol is determined, it depends on the type The game is controlled according to the jackpot pattern. The correspondence between the types of special symbols and jackpot patterns is as follows.

  “15R probability variation A” is per probability variation, and the power support count is 10,000 times (next time) in any of the cases where the game state at the time of the big hit is “low probability”, “inside probability”, “short time”, “probability variation” The number of rounds is 15 rounds, and the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “full open”, which corresponds to the jackpot pattern with about 1400 balls in one jackpot game. The jackpot pattern corresponding to “15R probability variation design B” and “15R probability variation design C” is also the same as “15R probability variation design A”.

  “2R probability variation A” is per probability variation, and the power support count is 10,000 times (next time) when the game state at the time of the big hit is “low probability”, “inside probability”, “short time”, “probability variation” The number of rounds is 2 rounds, and the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “fast open”, which corresponds to the jackpot pattern that cannot be expected to play in a single jackpot game.

  “2R probability variation pattern B” is per probability variation, the number of rounds is 2 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “fast opening”, and it is a jackpot pattern that can not be expected to play in one jackpot game It corresponds. However, the number of electric support is set differently depending on the gaming state at the time of big hit. Specifically, when the game state at the time of the big hit is “low probability”, the number of electric support is 0, and when the game state at the big hit is “inside probability”, “short time”, and “probability change” The number of electric support is 10,000 times (until next time).

  “2R normal symbol” is a normal win, the number of rounds is 2 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “fast open”, and it corresponds to the jackpot pattern that can not expect the game in one jackpot game doing. However, the number of electric support is set differently depending on the gaming state at the time of big hit. Specifically, when the game state at the time of the big hit is “low probability”, the number of electric support is 0, and when the game state at the big hit is “inside probability”, “short time”, and “probability change” The number of electric support is 100 times.

  By the way, when “2R probability variation pattern B” is won at the time of “low probability”, the game state after the big hit game is in a state where the electric support is not given even though the special figure is highly accurate, and “2R normal symbol” is won. In such a case, the game state after the big hit game is not very special and no electric support is given. Therefore, even if the player does not frequently open the electric tulip 49 after two rounds of jackpot game, the player is highly accurate when the game state related to the special symbol is very low. There are both cases. That is, in the present embodiment, when the “2R probability variation pattern B” is won at the low probability, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning becomes a so-called latent probability variation state.

  The correspondence relationship between the special symbol type and the jackpot pattern 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. . That is, regardless of the start winning opening, if the type of special symbol determined by the winning is the same, the corresponding jackpot pattern will be the same.

  In addition, as described above, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, either a big win or a small win is won, but when a small win is won, as shown in FIG. 11 (c). In addition, the second attacker device 41b is opened twice within a required time of 2.3 seconds by high-speed opening and closing with the opening of the one big winning opening 42b being 0.9 seconds. As a result, when the player observes, it cannot be distinguished from the operation mode of the two-round game. The control of the operation of the second attacker device 41b at the time of small hitting is also performed by the big hit game control unit 160. As described above, when winning a small hit, the gaming state after the small hit is maintained as the gaming state at the time of winning the special figure with a small hit. In other words, if the game state at the time of winning the special figure with a small hit is low probability, the game state after the small hit will be maintained with low probability, and similarly, if the game state at the small hit is in-progress, short time, probability change, After hitting, the state of internal accuracy, short time, and accuracy change is maintained.

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, 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 Up to four random numbers acquired by the first special symbol variation pattern determining unit 135a for determining the first variation pattern command and the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquiring unit 132a when the first special symbol is varying And a first special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133a for storing. 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. In addition, even when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a during the jackpot game and a random number for the special symbol variation pattern is acquired in response to the winning, the random number is stored as a random number for the first special symbol variation pattern. Needless to say, it is stored in the section 133a.

  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 determination 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 variation pattern random number when the second special symbol is varying And a second special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133b for storing up to four random numbers acquired by the acquisition unit 132b. To have. 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. Even when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b during the jackpot game and a random number for the special symbol variation pattern is acquired in response to the winning, the random number is stored as a random number for the second special symbol variation pattern. Needless to say, it is stored in the section 133b.

  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. A total of three tables, a normal variation pattern table 134a, a shortened variation pattern table 134b, and a special variation pattern table 134c, are provided.

  In the variation pattern tables 134a to 134c, the variation times of the special figure 1 (first special symbol) and the special figure 2 (second special symbol) are defined (that is, the table relating to the variation time of the first special symbol and the second one). The special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are set to have unique fluctuation times, respectively. Therefore, the characteristics of the variation time of each table will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, the normal variation pattern table 134a is set so that the main variation time in FIG. 1 differs according to the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved ball random numbers). 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, the main fluctuation time of Fig. 1 is set to 12.5 seconds, and when the number of reserved memories is three, the main fluctuation time of Fig. 1 is set to 7 seconds. When there are four, the main fluctuation time in 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. The main fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is also set in the same manner as the special figure 1. The main change time is a normal loss change time in which reach is not established (or is not treated as reach). In FIG. 2, since there is no loss setting, the time corresponds to a normal loss variation time (a time shorter than the reach variation time) even when the hit is small. In the normal fluctuation pattern table 134a, the probability of reaching is set to 1/15 in both FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and the fluctuation time at reach is 20 seconds to 120 in both FIG. 1 and FIG. Is set to seconds. In the case of a big hit, the fluctuation time at the time of reach is always selected.

  The shortening variation pattern table 134b 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. In the case of two, three, and four, the main variation time in FIG. 1 is set to 2 seconds. The main fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is also set in the same manner as the special figure 1. In the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134b, the probability of reaching is set to 1/25 for both FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and the fluctuation time at reach is 60 seconds to 120 for both FIG. 1 and FIG. Is set to seconds. In the case of a big hit, the fluctuation time at the time of reach is always selected.

  The special variation pattern table 134c has a different table structure from the normal variation pattern table 134a and the shortened variation pattern table 134b described above. Specifically, both the case of Special Figure 1 and the case of Special Figure 2 are used. The main variation time is set to 2 seconds regardless of the number of reserved memories. In the special variation pattern table 134c, both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are set in advance so as to reach only at the big hit time, and the probability of the big hit at the time of the special figure high accuracy is 1/30. For this reason, the probability of reaching is set to 1/30. Furthermore, the fluctuation time at the time of the reach of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 is 120 seconds.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the conditions for referring to the variation pattern tables 134a to 134c (table reference conditions), that is, which variation pattern table is referred to in what gaming state are used. I will explain. The normal variation pattern table 134a is referred to when the gaming state is low probability (special figure low certainty and normal figure low probability) and inside probability (special figure high certainty and common figure low probability). The shortening variation pattern table 134b is referred to when the probability change is in progress (special figure high accuracy and common figure high accuracy). Further, the special variation pattern table 134c is referred to only for 100 games after the short and medium time (the special figure is low and the high figure is high), that is, after the big hit game is finished.

  Therefore, when the 2R regular symbol is won and 100 times of electric support is given, the special variation pattern table 134c is referred to during the 100 games after the jackpot game, so the first special symbol is 2 seconds per game. It will fluctuate and the second special symbol will fluctuate every game for 2 seconds. As a result, the time required to execute (digest) the time-saving 100 game is extremely short. Needless to say, the normal variation pattern table 134a is referred to in the initial state after power-on or when the RAM is cleared.

  The first special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130a configured in this way, when starting the first game, the first special symbol type lottery as necessary based on the result of the success / failure lottery by the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a. Variations also take into account the type of the first special symbol determined by the unit 129a and the number of reserved ball random numbers stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a (the number of reserved memories). A first variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern random number acquired by the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquiring unit 132a is referred to in accordance with the table reference condition described above among the pattern tables 134a to 134c. Has been decided. Similarly, the second special symbol variation pattern lottery unit 130b determines the second variation pattern command at the start of the second game.

  Therefore, a specific example of the determined command will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the “pseudo-run” in FIG. 16 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. 16A shows a special symbol variation pattern random number value and a first variation pattern command when the normal variation pattern table 134a is referred to when the result of the determination of success / failure by the first special symbol determination lottery unit 119a is lost. And the contents of the fluctuation pattern command. FIG. 16B shows the special symbol variation pattern random number value and the first variation when the special variation pattern table 134c is referred to when the result of the determination of success / failure by the first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a is lost. The relationship with the pattern command and the contents of the variation pattern command are shown.

  In addition, when the result of the determination of success / failure by the first special symbol success / failure lottery section 119a is a big hit, in the variation patterns A17 to A19 in FIG. 16A, the reach contents are replaced with premium-type first reach to third reach, respectively. In this variation pattern table, the special symbol variation pattern random number value ranges are set differently from the case of loss. Further, the variation pattern of the probability that is easy to select in the case of a loss is a relative correspondence that becomes the variation pattern of the probability that is difficult to select in the case of a big win, and the determination of the production mode (appearance ratio on the production display device) Is set for the jackpot reliability.

  As is clear from FIG. 16A, when the normal variation pattern table 134a is referred to, when the value of the special symbol variation pattern random number is any one of 0 to 29, the first corresponding to them. The variation pattern command is a variation pattern No. One of A1 to A16. These variation patterns No. In A1 to A16, one of the reach variation times from 20 seconds to 120 seconds is defined. Therefore, when the value of the random number for the special symbol variation pattern is 0 to 29, the variation pattern No. Reach reach time as defined in. As described above, since the reach probability of the normal variation pattern table 134a is 1/15, the number of special symbol variation pattern random numbers to be reached is 30 out of a total of 200.

  On the other hand, when the random number for the special symbol variation pattern is any one of 30 to 199, the first variation pattern command corresponding to the random number for the special symbol variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern No. One of A17 to A19. Specifically, the first variation pattern command includes a variation pattern No. 1 having a variation time of 12.5 seconds when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 2. A17, and when the number of reserved memories is 3, the fluctuation pattern No. A18, and when the number of reserved memories is 4, the fluctuation pattern No. A19.

  As is clear from FIG. 16 (b), when the special variation pattern table 134c is referred to, the first variation regardless of the value of the special symbol variation pattern random number becomes 0 to 199. The pattern command always has a change pattern No. regardless of the number of reserved memories. A51. This variation pattern No. In A51, the variation time is defined as 2 seconds. Therefore, in the case of loss, when the special variation pattern table 134c is referred to, the variation time of the first special symbol is always 2 seconds. Although not shown, the special variation pattern table 134c that is referred to when the jackpot is determined is a variation pattern No. with a reach variation time of 120 seconds, regardless of the value of the random number for the special symbol variation pattern. . Is configured to be selected.

  Although not shown in the embodiment of the present invention, a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b regardless of the game state, and the result of the lottery by the second special symbol winning / losing lottery section 119b is a small hit or a big hit. In this case, the variation time of the second special symbol is always set to 2 seconds (very short time) regardless of the number of reserved memories. In addition, only in a specific gaming state other than the normal gaming state (for example, short-time state), the variation time of the second special symbol is always 2 seconds (very short time) regardless of the number of reserved memories, The variation time of the second special symbol of the state may be longer than the 2 seconds. As a result, in the normal gaming state, the variation time can be lengthened and the number of variations of the second special symbol per unit time can be reduced. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the game ball is awarded to the second start winning opening 37b. Can reduce the willingness to play games.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines whether the game state of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol is the normal symbol high probability or the normal symbol low probability, and the determination result is In response to this, a predetermined normal symbol variation time is determined. Specifically, in the case of normal accuracy, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 determines the variation time related to the normal symbol to 2 seconds, and in the case of normal accuracy, the normal symbol variation time determination unit 190 The variation time for the normal symbol is determined to be 30 seconds.

  The payout / launch control processing unit 105 is connected to the main control processing unit 100 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and is also connected to the CR unit so as to be able to communicate with each other via a relay board. By controlling the driving of the payout motor, a predetermined number of prize balls or balls are paid out, or the driving motor of the launching device 9 (a firing rotary solenoid may be used) according to the value of the firing volume By controlling the control, the game ball can be launched at a predetermined launch intensity, or the control of the ball feeding solenoid of the rectifier allows the game balls to be sent to the launching device 9 one by one. Is responsible. 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 controls the effect control processing unit 201 (described later in detail), the lamp control processing unit 202 for controlling various lamps such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp, and the control of the speaker 20 and the sound processor. And a voice control processing unit 203 for performing, and 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. 17, the effect control processing unit 201 serves as a processing unit to determine a first effect mode determining unit 210 a for determining an effect mode for the first game and an effect mode for the second game. The second effect mode determining unit 210b, the first effect display control unit 220a for controlling the effect mode determined by the first effect mode determining unit 210a to be displayed on the first effect display device 34a, and the second effect mode determining unit. A second effect display control unit 220b for controlling the effect mode determined by 210b to be displayed on the second effect display device 34b.

  Further, the effect control processing unit 201 includes an effect mode storage unit 260 in which effect tables 261a to 261c in which a plurality of types of effect modes (effect image data) are stored are stored as a storage unit.

  The first effect mode determination unit 210a refers to any one of the effect tables 261a to 261c stored in the effect mode storage unit 260 based on the first variation pattern command sent at the start of the first game. However, the effect mode (effect image data to be used) to be used this time is determined. The conditions for referring to the normal effect table 261a are the same as the conditions for referring to the normal variation pattern table 134a (see FIG. 15), and the conditions for referring to the shortened effect table 261b are as follows: The conditions for referring to the shortened variation pattern table 134b are the same, and the conditions for referring to the special effect table 261c are the same as the conditions for referring to the special variation pattern table 134c. That is, an effect table is prepared according to each variation pattern table.

  Although not shown in detail, each of the effect tables 261a to 261c stores a plurality of effect image data corresponding to the change pattern command, and more specifically, effect image data having different reach contents for each change time. A plurality are stored. For example, types of image data such as confrontation reach A, confrontation reach B, story reach A, story reach B, and story reach C are prepared as effect image data with a variation time of 90 seconds. And if the 1st change pattern command is sent at the time of the 1st game start, the 1st production mode decision part 210 will produce the effect image data corresponding to the change time and reach contents specified in the 1st change pattern command. One is selected by lottery. In this way, the effect mode used for the current game is determined. Similarly, for the second effect mode determination unit 210b, based on the second variation pattern command sent at the start of the second game, the predetermined game among the effect tables 261a to 261c is referred to, and the current game is determined. The effect image data to be used for is determined.

  The first effect display control unit 220a controls to display the effect pattern determined by the first effect mode determination unit 210a on the first effect display device 34a. In addition, the first effect display control unit 220a has a first reserved ball display control unit 235a. When a command indicating that the reserved ball random number is stored is received from the main control processing unit 100, the first effect display control unit 220a receives the first The holding ball display control unit 235a controls to display a white holding ball on the first holding ball display device 34a-1.

  Similarly, the second effect display control unit 220b controls to display the effect pattern determined by the second effect mode determination unit 210b on the second effect display device 34b, and the second reserved ball display control unit 235b When the reserved ball random number is stored, the second held ball display device 34b-1 is controlled to display a white held ball.

  Next, a game processing procedure of the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, a processing procedure of a game when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control processing unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start winning opening 37a (step S1). When winning (Yes in step S1), the first special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112a acquires a special symbol success / failure determination random number acquisition unit, and the first special symbol type determination random number acquisition unit 122a acquires a special symbol type. A random number for determination is acquired, and the first special symbol variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a acquires a random number for the special symbol variation pattern (step S2). If the first special symbol is changing (Yes in step S3), the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired in step S2 is stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a with the special symbol type determining random number. The special symbol variation pattern random numbers are stored in the first special symbol type determining random number storage unit 124a, respectively, in the first special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133a (step S4-1). Subsequently, it progresses to step S4-2, and after the 1st reservation ball display control part 235a displays a white reservation ball on the 1st reservation ball display apparatus 34a-1, it returns before this step S3 and concerns on this time winning Wait until the turn of the game comes. Note that if the four reserved ball random numbers that are the upper limit are already stored in the first special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, the processing of steps S4-1 and S4-2 is not performed. Needless to say.

  On the other hand, when the first special symbol is not fluctuating, that is, when the game order has come (No in step S3), the process proceeds to step S5 to perform a special symbol hit determination process. That is, the first special symbol success / failure determination unit 113a determines whether or not the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired in step S2 is a big hit. In this step S5, when the second game to be changed or changed in the second special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol success / failure determination unit 113a corresponds to the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired in step S2 Even if they do, the lottery results are forcibly handled as lost. In the present embodiment, when the second game is in the small hit fluctuation, since it is different from the handling in the big hit fluctuation, the winning of the first game is not forced to lose, It may be lost.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S6, and a special symbol type determination process is performed. Specifically, if the result of the special symbol hit determination process in step S5 is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol type determining unit 124a is based on the special symbol type determining random number acquired in step S2. Determine the type of special symbol for the jackpot. That is, referring to FIG. 9A, the type of one first special symbol is determined in this step S6 from “15R probability variation symbol A” to “2R normal symbol”. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that it is a loss or if it is handled as a loss, the process of step S6 ends without determining the type of the first special symbol.

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern command determination process is performed in step S7. In the special symbol variation pattern command determination process, the first special symbol variation pattern determination unit 135a refers to any of the variation pattern tables 134a, 134b, and 134c based on the special symbol variation pattern random number acquired in step S2. Thus, the first fluctuation pattern command is determined.

  Next, in step S8, effect mode determination processing is performed. In this effect mode determination process, the first effect mode determination unit 210a refers to any of the effect pattern tables 261a to 261c to determine the effect pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern command as the effect pattern used for the current game. To do.

  Next, in step S9, the first special symbol display control unit 101a causes the first special symbol display device 17a to start the variable display of the first special symbol, and the first effect display control unit 220a causes the first effect display device 34a to step. The display of the effect pattern determined in S8 is started. Next, in step S10, the first special symbol display control unit 101a counts the variation time required to execute the set effect pattern, and after the variation time has elapsed, the first special symbol display device 17a displays the first special symbol display device 17a. The symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed state. At this time, the symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 17a is a winning symbol corresponding to the type of the first special symbol determined in step S6 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S5. However, when it is determined to be lost in step S5 or when it is treated as a loss, a lost symbol corresponding to the loss is obtained.

  That is, when the second game to be changed or changed in the second special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display control unit 101a determines the effect pattern to be set regardless of the result of the special symbol lottery in this step S10. The count of the fluctuation time required for the execution of (1) is canceled, and a predetermined loss symbol is immediately stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 17a. In step S10, the display of the effect pattern is stopped in synchronization with the change stop of the first special symbol, and the predetermined effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 34a. Here, in the case where a process that is treated as a loss is performed in step S5, the first effect display control unit 220a causes the first effect display device 34a to stop display the effect effect of the loss.

  Next, when the stopped first special symbol is confirmed with a combination per special symbol (Yes in step S11), the jackpot game control unit 160 determines a predetermined attacker release pattern (in accordance with the type of the first special symbol ( The first attacker device 41a is opened by full release or high-speed release to provide a jackpot game (step S12). Next, in step S13, the game state setting unit 140 sets the game state of the special symbol and the normal symbol in the next game.

  When the game state in the next game is set in step S13, the process related to one game is completed. 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, a processing procedure of a game when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control processing unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b (step S21). When winning (Yes in step S21), the second special symbol success / failure determination random number acquiring unit 112b acquires a special symbol success / failure determination random number, and the second special symbol type determination random number acquiring unit 122b is a special symbol type. 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 S22).

  If the second special symbol is fluctuating (Yes in step S23), the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired in step S22 is stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b with the special symbol type determining random number. The special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 124b stores the special symbol variation pattern random number in the second special symbol variation pattern random number storage unit 133b (step S24-1). Subsequently, it progresses to step S24-2, and after the 2nd reservation ball display control part 235b displays the white reservation ball on the 2nd reservation ball display device 34b-1, it returns before this step S23 and relates to this prize-winning. Wait until the turn of the game comes. Note that if the four reserved ball random numbers as the upper limit are already stored in the second special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 115b, the processing of steps S24-1 and S24-2 is not performed. Needless to say.

  On the other hand, when the second special symbol is not changing, that is, when the game order has come (No in step S23), the process proceeds to step S25 to perform a special symbol hit determination process. That is, the second special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b determines whether the special symbol success / failure random number acquired in step S22 is a big hit or a small hit. In this step S25, when the first game to be changed or changed in the first special symbol is a big win, the second special symbol success / failure determination unit 113b receives the special symbol success / failure random number acquired in step S22 as a big hit or small Even if it corresponds to winning, the lottery result is forcibly handled as a loss. That is, in step S25, the “losing process” of the present invention may be performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S26, and a special symbol type determination process is performed. Specifically, if the result of the special symbol hit determination process in step S25 is determined to be a big hit, the second special symbol type determination unit 124b is based on the special symbol type determination random number acquired in step S22. Determine the type of special symbol for the jackpot. That is, referring to FIG. 9B, one of “2R probability variation symbol A” or “2R normal symbol” is determined as the type of the second special symbol (step S26). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that a small hit is made, a small hit symbol is determined in step S26. If the loss process is executed in step S25, the current second game is lost, and the process proceeds to the next step without determining the type of the second special symbol in step S26.

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern command determination process is performed in step S27. In this special symbol variation pattern command determination process, based on the special symbol variation pattern random number acquired in step S22, the second special symbol variation pattern determination unit 135b performs variation pattern tables 134a, 134b, and 134c when it is a big hit. The second variation pattern command is determined with reference to any of the above. If it is a small hit, the second variation pattern command is determined with reference to the variation pattern table in which the variation time of the second special symbol is always 2 seconds (very short time) regardless of the number of reserved memories. .

  Next, in step S28, effect mode determination processing is performed. In this effect mode determination process, the second effect mode determination unit 210b refers to any of the effect pattern tables 261a to 261c and determines the effect pattern corresponding to the second variation pattern command as the effect pattern used for the current game. To do.

  Next, in step S29, the second special symbol display control unit 101b causes the second special symbol display device 17b to start the variable display of the second special symbol, and the second effect display control unit 220b causes the second effect display device 34b to step. The display of the effect pattern determined in S28 is started. Next, in step S30, the second special symbol display control unit 101b counts (counts) the variation time required to execute the set effect pattern, and after the variation time has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 17b displays the second special symbol display device 17b. The symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed state. At this time, the symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 17b becomes a winning symbol corresponding to the type of the second special symbol determined in step S26 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S25. However, when it is determined in step S25 that the game is a small hit, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 17 is a small hit symbol. In step S30, the display of the effect pattern is stopped and the predetermined effect design is stopped and displayed on the second effect display device 34b in synchronization with the change stop of the second special symbol.

  Here, in the case where the first special symbol is to be changed or is changing, a loss process is performed in step S25. Therefore, the second special symbol display control unit 101b relates to the result of the special symbol lottery in step S30. Canceling the counting (counting) of the variation time required for the execution of the effect pattern set without any change, immediately causing the second special symbol display device 17b to stop and display the lost symbol, and the second effect display control unit 220b 2. The effect display of the predetermined loss is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 34b.

  Next, when the stopped second special symbol is confirmed with a jackpot combination (Yes in step S31), the jackpot game control unit 160 determines a predetermined attacker release pattern (full release) according to the type of the second special symbol. Alternatively, the second attacker device 41b is opened at a high speed release) to provide a jackpot game (step S32). Alternatively, when the winning combination is confirmed, in the same step, the big hit game control unit 160 opens and closes the second attacker device 41b twice according to the small hit. Next, in step S33, the game state setting unit 140 sets the game state of the special symbol and the normal symbol in the next game.

  When the game state in the next game is set in step S33, the process related to one game is completed. In the case of No in step S31, the game state of the next game is set by proceeding to step S33 without providing the jackpot game. In addition, in the case of No in step S21, the game ends without playing the game.

  Here, as described above, as long as the game is progressing so that the game ball flows down along the route A shown in FIG. 4, the game ball will not win the second start winning opening 37b, and the player The game ball can be awarded to the second start winning opening 37b only by adjusting the handle 7 so that the game ball flows down the route B shown in FIG. Then, since the game process as shown in FIG. 19 is performed, if the player hits the right in the first game (during the change of the first special symbol) and wins the game ball in the second start winning port 37b, the first game Is a big hit, the second attacker device 41b does not open or close. With this, the player can be sure that the first game is a big hit.

  At this time, a specific color (for example, red) is selected from the inside of the large winning opening 42b so that the plate-like lid member that closes the large winning opening 42b constituting the second attacker device 41b is made of a light-transmitting member. It is preferable that the light can be observed when the light is emitted or blinked, because it can be distinguished as a light emission effect informing that the second attacker device 41b does not operate (winning). In addition, if the specific color or flashing mode to be emitted from the inside of the winning prize opening 42b is changed according to the type of jackpot (for example, the probability hit or the normal hit), the player's needs related to the jackpot type discrimination prediction are met. It is good because it can be answered.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 37b during the first game, when the second attacker device 41b opens and closes twice, the player loses the first game with this operation. I can know that. In addition, when the lid member of the second attacker device 41b is opened, the character of “sorry” is clearly seen in the inside thereof, so that the player knows that the first game of this time is a loss by looking at the character. You can also. At this time, a specific color (for example, blue) is selected from the inside of the big prize opening 42b so that the plate-like lid member that closes the big prize opening 42b constituting the second attacker device 41b is made of a light-transmitting member. It is preferable to be able to observe when the second light is emitted or blinked, because it can be distinguished as a light-emitting effect informing that the second attacker device 41b is activated (lost).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the embodiment, the result of the first game can be notified by the opening / closing operation of the second attacker device 41b that operates based on the result of the second game. Thus, it is possible to realize a novel notification effect that is not present. Furthermore, since the player can know the result of the first game in advance only when the player hits the right and wins a game ball in the second start winning opening 37b, according to the player's own intention, You can select whether to notify. Therefore, the notification effect corresponding to the user needs is possible.

  In the embodiment described above, whether or not the first special symbol is determined is either a big hit or a loss, and whether or not the second special symbol is determined is either a big hit or a small hit. However, for the breakdown of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss other than this, the configurations shown in the following modifications 1 to 3 are applicable.

<Modification 1>
As shown in FIG. 20, the success / failure of the first special symbol may be determined from a big hit or a loss, and the success / failure of the second special symbol may be determined from a big hit, a small hit or a loss. In this case, from the technical significance of notifying the result of the first game by the opening / closing operation of the second attacker device 41b, the probability of winning a small lot in the lottery related to the success or failure of the second special symbol is more than the probability of losing It is preferable to keep it extremely high.

<Modification 2>
As shown in FIG. 21, the success / failure of the first special symbol may be determined from the big hit or the small win, and the success / failure of the second special symbol may be determined from the big hit or the small win.

<Modification 3>
As shown in FIG. 22, whether or not the first special symbol is successful is determined from among big hits, small hits or loses, and whether or not the second special symbol is true is determined from big hits, small hits or lost. good. In this case as well, it goes without saying that it is desirable that the probability of winning a small lot in the lottery related to whether or not the second special symbol is successful is much higher than the probability of losing. Furthermore, you may make it the probability which becomes a small hit in the lottery concerning the success or failure of the 2nd special symbol become 100%, or 90% or more and less than 100%. In this case, since the jackpot does not occur or the probability of jackpot occurrence is extremely low, it is expected that a large game profit (prize ball) can be obtained even if the game operation is performed mainly for winning the game ball to the second starting port. As a result, it becomes possible to encourage the game operation mainly to win the game ball to the first starting port, and to reliably or almost make a small hit based on the winning to the second starting port when necessary. You can definitely get it.

  When the first game to be changed or changed in the first special symbol is a big hit, the first effect display control unit 220a displays on the first effect display device 34a such as “Try to make a right strike!”. It is possible to perform an effect that prompts the player to make a right turn. In this case, a similar message can be displayed as a so-called gasse effect even when the first game is lost.

  A first effect mode (effect pattern) determined based on a lottery result of the first special symbol (that is, a lottery result of the first special symbol success / failure lottery unit 119a) and a lottery result of the second special symbol (that is, the second special symbol) When the second effect mode (effect pattern) determined based on the lottery result of the success / failure lottery unit 119b is variably displayed in parallel on the effect display device 34 provided in the game area of the game board 3, An effect display control means (effect control processing unit 201) is provided for controlling the stop display so that the lottery results of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are notified in parallel, and the first effect display control unit 220a A special effect that suggests that the first effect mode set based on the lottery result of the first special symbol in the first effect display device 34a is more likely than the normal effect (for example, When the variable effect display is performed, an assist notification that prompts the player to win a game ball at the second starting port while the special effect is displayed (“Try to make a right strike!”) ) Should be done.

  Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of an effective timing when a game ball is awarded to the second starting port. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a game operation related to a fired ball that is difficult to use unnecessarily to make a right-handed strike and is difficult to obtain a gaming profit (prize ball).

  Furthermore, when multiple types of special effects (normal reach effect, super reach effect, quasi-continuous effect, etc.) are set in the variation pattern table for winning and the variation pattern table for loss, setting is made so that the big hit reliability is increased. Assist notification is executed on the condition that it is a special effect (for example, a super reach effect with a high probability of being displayed as a big hit and a low probability of being displayed as a loss) Then it is more effective.

  Note that the present invention suppresses a stop operation (stop operation of the handle 7 = interruption of the game) related to the interruption of the fired ball by the player during the execution of the special effect with high hitting reliability in the past. This is preferable because an opportunity for a right-handed game operation to promote continuation of the game can be given.

  If the assist notification is terminated on condition that the winning of the game ball at the second starting port is achieved according to the assist notification, it is possible to suppress the release of the game ball that becomes a waste ball after the winning. Is preferred.

  In addition, during the period in which the assist notification is possible, the remaining time (unprocessed time) related to the execution of the production mode (= variable time Y) determined based on the lottery result of the first special symbol is the lottery of the second special symbol. It is preferable that the period is shorter than the addition time obtained by adding the time required for executing the effect mode determined based on the result (= variation time Z) and the time required for the operation of the second special electric accessory. That is, when “variation time Y <(variation time Z + operation time of the second special electric accessory)”, it is preferable that the control not perform the assist notification.

  In addition, when the fluctuation time Z is extremely shorter than the fluctuation time Y (in this embodiment, two seconds, which is the shortest of a plurality of types of fluctuation time), an opportunity to perform assist notification is provided. It is preferable because a large amount can be imparted.

  Further, when the assist notification is made based on the display of the special effect and the game ball is won at the second start port according to the assist notification, the game ball is not won at the second start port in the state. If switching display control for making a special production mode different from the case is possible, it is possible to encourage the player to win a game ball to the second starting port according to the assist notification. is there.

  For example, it is possible to make the round performance during the jackpot different from the usual (no game ball is won at the second starting port), or the game state after the jackpot will be in a predetermined state (eg, probable change). The first special symbol lottery result within a predetermined game period triggered by the end of the jackpot state or the notification is made so that the display timing is a clear state suggestion that is an ambiguous display mode in the normal timing or normally The game mode is awarded to the second starting port at the time of assist notification by enabling the change control of the special variation pattern table that makes the production mode (= fluctuation time) determined based on the production mode of the average time shorter than usual. It is good because the superiority of the process can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the first attacker device 41a is provided for the special figure 1 and the second attacker device 41b is provided for the special figure 2, and then the second attacker device 41b is opened and closed. Although the structure which notifies the result of the 1st game by operation was shown, when the lottery concerning the success of one special symbol is won, the lottery concerning the success of the other special symbol is forced to be lost If controlled, it is possible to use a single attacker device.

  In the present embodiment, the second attacker device 41b is arranged on the left side of the game area, and the second start port 37b is arranged on the right side of the game area. The time required for the opening / closing operation of the second attacker device 41b after making a right strike and winning the game ball to the second start opening 37b to make a small hit is changed from the right strike operation to the left strike operation. It is set to be shorter than the time from when the game ball is changed (adjustment of the handle 7) to make the game player win the two-attacker device 41b until the game ball reaches the game area on the left side. Further, at the time of opening / closing operation of the second attacker device 41b, a game burden for immediately changing from a right-handed operation to a left-handed operation is given. This makes it more difficult for the second attacker device 41b to win a game ball. In addition, the movable structure of an attacker apparatus and an electric tulip is not limited to the movable structure of this embodiment, You may apply the appropriate movable structure for making winning a prize easy.

3 Game board 31 Game area 37a First start winning opening (first start opening)
37b Second start prize opening (second start opening)
41a First attacker device (special electric accessory)
41b Second attacker device (special electric accessory)
119a first special symbol winning lottery part (first special symbol lottery means)
119b Second special symbol success / failure lottery section (second special symbol lottery means)
160 jackpot game control unit (jackpot game control means)

Claims (1)

A first random number is triggered by a game board having a game area where a game ball flows down, a first start port and a second start port provided in the game region, and a game ball winning in the first start port. A first special symbol lottery means for lottery of the first special symbol based on the first random number, and a second random number triggered by the winning of the game ball at the second starting port, A second special symbol lottery means for drawing a second special symbol based on the second random number, and a case in which the first special symbol lottery means winning by the first special symbol or the second special symbol lottery means Provided in the game area, a special jackpot control means for controlling the operation of the special power tool, and a special jackpot that is operated when the second special figure is won in the lottery by Performed based on winning game balls An effect display device that displays an effect related to the first game and an effect related to the second game that is performed based on the winning of the game ball at the second start opening, and an effect display control that performs display control of the effect display device A pachinko machine capable of proceeding in parallel with the first game and the second game,
The first start port and the second start port are provided at positions separated from each other so that a game ball launched for the first start port does not win the second start port,
The first special figure includes a jackpot, and the first special symbol lottery means determines at least whether or not to make a jackpot by lottery,
The second special figure includes a small bonus, and the second special symbol lottery means at least determines whether or not to make a small bonus,
In the case where a big win is won by a lottery by the first special symbol lottery means, and a second prize is won by a lottery by the second special symbol lottery means during the progress of the first game related to the win, the second The special symbol lottery means performs a losing process that forcibly treats the small hits related to the winning as a losing process, and the jackpot game control means controls the special electric accessory so as not to operate based on the losing process. on the other hand,
If the lottery by the first special symbol lottery means is lost, and the first game related to the loss is lost, the second special symbol will be won if a lottery is won by the lottery by the second special symbol lottery means The lottery means does not perform the losing process, and the jackpot game control means operates the special electric accessory in a predetermined manner based on the small hits,
The effect display control means is determined based on the display control of the first effect aspect determined based on the lottery of the first special symbol lottery means and the lottery of the second special symbol lottery means during the effect relating to the first game. It is possible to perform display control of the second effect mode in parallel,
The first production mode includes a special production that suggests the possibility of a big hit,
The effect display control means is during the display of the special effect on the effect display device, and the remaining time of the special effect is the time required to execute the effect related to the second game. During the period until the time that is shorter than the time obtained by adding the operation time related to the operation, the assist display that prompts the player to win the game ball at the second start port can be displayed on the effect display device. If the remaining time of the special effect is shorter than the time required to execute the effect related to the second game, the operation time related to the operation of the special electric accessory is added, the assist notification is sent to the effect display device. A pachinko machine characterized by being unable to display.