JP6065034B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. Such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball actuation opening provided in the game region has passed, the lottery per whether the player to generate a favorable specific game state, such as those or state is made, those When a lottery is won, a combination of specific pictures and the like are finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state. With the move to a specific game state, for example, opening and closing of a variable ball entrance device provided in the game area is started, so that the Yu technique balls are paid out based on the input ball to the variable ball entrance device (e.g. Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-74175 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, there is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a game from becoming monotonous.

The present invention
Based on the result of the lottery executed based on the entrance to the starting pitching portion provided in the game area being the first result, the player is given a first privilege, and the result of the lottery is In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a player a second privilege different from the first privilege based on a second result different from the first result .
A first game condition as a gaming state, is set and the second game condition advantageous for relatively player than the first game condition,
It is more advantageous that the second privilege is given than the first privilege at least in the first gaming state,
Variable means capable of switching between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the starting entrance part and a non-guidance state without performing the guidance,
Switching control means for switching the variable means between the guide state and the non-guide state;
With
As a switching mode by the switching control means, a first mode and a second mode that is more difficult to enter than the first mode are provided,
The switching control means changes the switching mode to the second mode when a lottery based on entering the starting ball entering part is executed a predetermined number of times in a situation where the switching mode is the first mode. Means to return to
In the first gaming state, the switching mode by the switching control means is changed based on the fact that the number of times of granting the first privilege without giving the second privilege becomes the first number of times of grant. Means for setting a first predetermined number of times as one aspect and the predetermined number of times;
In the second gaming state, the switching mode by the switching control means is based on the fact that the number of times of granting the second privilege without giving the first privilege becomes the second number of times of grant. Means for setting the second predetermined number of times as the first mode and the predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times;
Characterized in that it comprises a.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) The front view which shows the case where an electric accessory is a closed state, (b) The front view which shows the case where an electric accessory is an open state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a lottery lottery etc. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. The flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. The flowchart which shows the winning process for through. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows game times control processing. The flowchart which shows a data setting process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. The flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. The flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. The flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode. The flowchart which shows the process for electronic role support. The flowchart which shows an electric utility opening / closing process. Explanatory drawing which shows transition of a gaming state. The flowchart which shows the game state transfer process in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of the opening / closing execution mode in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the game state in another example.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first operating port (first starting ball entering portion or non-priority starting ball entering portion) 33, a second operating port (second starting ball entering portion or priority starting). A ball entry portion) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display portion 43, an accessory display portion 44, and the like are provided.

  On the back side of the game board 24, detection sensors (not shown) are provided corresponding to the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, respectively. When a ball enters the mouth 31, the variable winning device 32, the first working port 33, and the second working port 34, it is detected by a corresponding detection sensor, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. Is executed. In this case, 10 game balls are paid out when the general winning opening 31 is entered, and 15 game balls are paid out when the variable winning device 32 is entered. Is executed, three game balls are paid out when a ball enters the first operation port 33, and four game balls when a ball enters the second operation port 34. Is issued.

  The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the second working port 34 with respect to the first working port 33, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the second working port 34 larger than the number of payouts related to the first working port 33. Further, in order to increase the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to each operating port 33, 34, it is preferable to set the payout number related to the variable winning device 32 larger than the payout number related to each operating port 33, 34.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Embodiments that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, or the through ball 35 to the through gate 35 We refer to winning as winning.

  Both the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 are opened upward. The first working port 33 is positioned below the variable display unit 36 so as to be aligned with the variable display unit 36 in the vertical direction (vertical direction). The second working port 34 is located on the right side when the variable display unit 36 is viewed from the front.

  The through gates 35 are provided one by one in the left-right direction of the variable display unit 36 so as to be aligned with the variable display unit 36 in the width direction. The through gate 35 allows a game ball to pass in the vertical direction, and the game ball won in the through gate 35 flows down to the downstream side in the game area without being discharged from the game area. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the variable display unit 36 provided on the left side when viewed from the front is referred to as a first through gate 35a, and the one provided on the right side is referred to as a second through gate 35b.

  The second working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. Further, a regulation nail 38 a is provided so as to be positioned above the second working port 34.

  Here, the electric accessory 34a and the regulation nail 38a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A shows a case where the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state), and FIG. 5B is a state where the electric accessory 34a is in an open state (supported state or guide state). Shows the case. The electric accessory 34a is in an open state triggered by the winning of a game ball in each through gate 35a, 35b.

  When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the installation interval of the second operation port 34 is adjusted so that the distance between the regulation nail 38a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Yes.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win the second operation port 34, and the electric operation item 34a is opened, so that the second operation port 34 can be won. In detail, until the electric accessory 34a is fully opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the second operation port 34, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. That is, the game ball that has dropped from above hits the side surface of the electric accessory 34a or the regulation nail 38a and is bounced to the outside, and does not directly win the second operating port 34. Thereby, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the second operating port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the second operating port 34 is obtained. It becomes easier to win a prize.

  Note that the above-described configuration may be changed as long as the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win in the second operating port 34 in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a. For example, instead of the regulation nail 38a, an inhibitor is provided that inhibits the winning of the game ball in the closed state so that the game ball can win the second operating port 34 in the open state of the electric accessory 34a. I can think of something.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The open / close door 32b is connected to a drive unit such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 24, and is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. The game ball can be switched to a predetermined open state in which it is easy for a prize to be won when a shift to (open / close execution state) is won.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. The opening / closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an embodiment.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between them is narrower than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling.

  The main display unit 43 includes a first result display unit AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning at the first operating port 33 and the winning at the second operating port 34. A second result display portion BS is set for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery.

  In the first result display section AS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the first operation port 33 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of the first operation port 33 as the stop result of the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the first operating port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed and changed in the first result display section AS. After the display is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the second result display section BS, the variation display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of the second operation port 34 as a stop result of the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning at the second operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and changed. After the display is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display sections AS, BS, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if any one of the operation ports 33 and 34 is won, the single game display is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the result display unit, the variable display is started in the single result display unit, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. 1 time.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning in the through gates 35a and 35b. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 displays a variation of the picture triggered by the winning of each through gate 35a, 35b. Based on the winning of each through gate 35a, 35b as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of the internal lottery performed in this way is clearly shown on the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winnings to the through gates 35a and 35b is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric character open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44. After the fluctuation display is stopped, the state shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the second working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are used. Also good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that performs variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from dropping in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is lowered due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. .

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on winning in the first working port 33 or the second working port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed in the first result display unit AS, the variable display is performed in the symbol display device 41 accordingly, and when the variable display is performed in the second result display unit BS, In addition, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. Then, for example, the symbol display device 41 is set in advance as a game time for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to two rounds in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened twice as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  A first holding lamp portion 45 corresponding to the first result display portion AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. A maximum of four game balls won in the first operation port 33 are reserved, and the number of reserves is displayed when the first reservation lamp unit 45 is turned on. Further, a second holding lamp portion 46 corresponding to the second result display portion BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls won in the second operating port 34 is reserved, and the number of reserved balls is displayed when the second reservation lamp unit 46 is turned on. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding ramp portion 45 and the second holding ramp portion 46 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. ing.

  Below the center frame 42, a third holding lamp portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through each of the through gates 35a and 35b is held up to 4 times, and the number of the held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding lamp section 47. In addition, the structure etc. by which each holding lamp | ramp parts 45-47 are displayed on a part of symbol display apparatus 41 may be sufficient.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is operated by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. Operation is performed.

  By operating the firing handle 54, it is possible to play a game so that the game ball reaches a predetermined position in the game area. In the present embodiment, there are a case where a game is played so that a game ball wins the first operation port 33 and a case where a game is played so that a game ball wins the second operation port 34.

  Here, a flow path through which game balls flow in the game area will be described. The flow-down path is divided into a first path and a second path by the variable display unit 36. The first path is a path along which the game ball flows down on the left side when the variable display unit 36 is viewed from the front, and the first path is provided with a first working port 33 and a first through gate 35a. The second path is a path along which the game ball flows down on the right side when the variable display unit 36 is viewed from the front, and the second path is provided with a second operation port 34 and a second through gate 35b. The first route and the second route are joined below the first working port 33.

  Due to the above configuration, the game ball flowing down the first path can win the first operation port 33 and the first through gate 35a, and the game ball flowing down the second path is the second operation port. 34 and the second through gate 35b can be awarded. By dividing the path through which the game ball flows down, the game ball flowing down the first path does not win the second operating port 34 and the second through gate 35b, and the game flows down the second path. The ball does not win the first working port 33 and the first through gate 35a.

  Supplementally, a nail group 38b is provided at a position sandwiched between the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34 in the game area. The nail group 38b separates the first path and the second path below the variable display unit 36, and prevents the game balls that have flowed down the second path from flowing into the first path. Note that the nail group 38b may not be provided as long as it is possible to prevent the game balls flowing down the second path from flowing into the first path.

  That is, when a game ball is won at the first operation port 33, the player operates the launch handle 54 so that the game ball flows down the first path, and when the game ball is won at the second operation port 34. The player operates the firing handle 54 so that the game ball flows down the second path. For this reason, it becomes possible for the player to change the operation of the firing handle 54 as the game progresses. As a result, the game is suppressed from becoming monotonous as compared with a configuration in which the operation of the firing handle 54 is not changed or not required according to the progress of the game.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is colorless and transparent with glass, the window panel 62 is not limited to this and may be colorless and transparent with synthetic resin.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through a passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and an audio lamp controller 82 are mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game and a power failure monitoring board that monitors the power source. The main control board and the power failure monitoring board are provided in a board box 83 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Contained and configured. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 The connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body are cut. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The sound lamp control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound and lamp display and control of a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 84 is configured to be accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the sound lamp control device 82, and the like from the rear. doing.

  The payout mechanism portion 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. A payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is mounted with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal plate 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal plate 99 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. State transition such as an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a loan is made, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an opening / closing execution mode At this time (or during the transition to the state), an output terminal for outputting a signal is provided. And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source / launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and a fire control board are accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it can maintain the state at the time of the power failure and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. It is like that.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. It is an element incorporating a RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 202, for example, the function of the ROM 203 and the function of the RAM 204 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like are connected. In this case, a power / fire control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. Further, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning-corresponding pitching portion (payout) such as a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34 and through gates 35a, 35b, etc. A plurality of detection sensors provided in the corresponding entry part) are connected, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 performs a winning determination (entrance determination) for each entry part. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a jackpot occurrence lottery based on the winnings at the first working port 33 and the second working port 34, and executes the support generating lottery based on the winnings at the through gates 35a, 35b.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an audio lamp control device 82 are connected. For example, the payout control device 97 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to payout of 10 game balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to paying out a game ball is output and a winning to the first operating port 33 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out three game balls is output and the second operating port is output. When the winning to 34 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the sound lamp control device 82. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when these various commands are output. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the second operating port 34, and a main A display unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric combination 34a is won, the MPU 202 performs drive control of the electric combination drive unit 34b so that the electric combination 34a is opened and closed. In each game round, the display control of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43 is executed in the MPU 202.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power / fire control device 98, and monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 98. The payout control device 97 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power source / launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply / launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound lamp control device 82 is based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the holding lamp portions 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36, the display lamp portion 63 provided in the front door frame 14, and a speaker. The unit 64 is driven and controlled, and the display control device 212 is controlled.

  The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command input from the sound lamp control device 82. In this case, the sound lamp control device 82 determines the symbol combination display time on the symbol display device 41 and finally the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 81. The presence or absence of reach and the contents of reach production are determined.

  Here, the contents related to the variable display of symbols of each game time will be described.

  The display control device 212 is provided with a character ROM. The character ROM stores in advance nine types of main symbol data to which numbers “1” to “9” are attached and sub-symbol data to which numbers are not added.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. On the display screen G, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity. In this case, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the display screen G is designed to stop and display three symbols for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be. The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same number attached to any one of the effective lines is formed. When the variation display of .about.Z3 is completed, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the normal jackpot result or the probability variation jackpot result.

  In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). 2 symbol rows), the middle symbol row Z2 can be referred to as a third symbol row (or third symbol row).

  Among the above main symbols, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and if a probabilistic jackpot result occurs, The combination is stopped. The main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”. When a normal jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. The

  In addition, the mode of the display of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the symbol variation display in the symbol sequence, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. For example, a plurality of symbol sequences may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence may be set to the vertical direction.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type such as the first jackpot or the second jackpot, Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery of symbol display device 41, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, first result display section AS and second result display of main display section 43 The unit BS and the variation type counter CS that determines the variation display time in the symbol display device 41 are used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the second working port 34 is set in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. Among these, in the lottery counter buffer 231, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 is obtained as an acquired information storage means when a winning to the first working port 33 or the second working port 34 occurs. Stored in the holding ball storage area.

  The reserved ball storage area includes a first result display area reservation area Ra as a first acquisition information storage means, a second result display area reservation area Rb as a second acquisition information storage means, an execution area AE, a total area A reserved number storage area. The reserved area Ra for the first result display section has four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, and the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach are matched to the winning history of the game balls to the first operation port 33. Each numerical information of the random number counter C3 is stored in any storage area. In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when winning to the first working port 33 occurs continuously several times, the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth area. Numerical information is stored in time series. By providing four storage areas in this manner, up to four game balls winning histories to the first operating port 33 are stored on hold. In the first result display section reservation area Ra, the number of reservations is stored as a storage area in which information for specifying the number of the winning history for the first operation port 33 stored in the MPU 202 is stored. An area is provided.

  Similarly, the second result display area holding area Rb includes four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, and the jackpot random number counter C1 is matched to the winning history of the game balls to the second operation port 34. Each numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any storage area. The order in which information is stored in the first area to the fourth area is the same as that in the first result display area reservation area Ra. By providing four storage areas in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the second operation port 34 are stored on hold. In the second result display section reservation area Rb, the number of reservations is stored as a storage area in which information for specifying the number of the winning history for the second operation port 34 stored in the MPU 202 is stored. An area is provided.

  When the execution area AE starts the variable display of each result display section AS, BS, each value stored in the storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra or the second result display section reservation area Rb is stored. It is an area for moving. The total number-of-holds storage area has a function of storing information on the sum of the number of holds in the first result display area reservation area Ra and the number of reservations in the second result display area reservation area Rb.

  In detail about each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 199, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 199). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (award / failure information group) in a success / failure table storage area as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described.

  In the success / failure table, address information composed of binary number information and jackpot numerical value information composed of binary number information are set in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, ten types of address information expressed in decimal numbers from “1” to “10” are set, and jackpot value information is expressed in decimal numbers as “7”, “36”, “67”. , “71”, “93”, “113”, “137”, “151”, “173”, “199” are set, and the address information and the jackpot value information are in a one-to-one relationship. It is associated. The numerical value of each jackpot numerical value information is included in “0” to “199”, which is the numerical range of the random number information that can be updated in the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means. The number of jackpot numerical information referred to in the low probability mode is different from the number of jackpot numerical information referred to in the high probability mode, and the former is smaller than the latter. Specifically, in the low-probability mode, the jackpot value information with address information “1” to “9” is referred to in the lottery determination, and in the high-probability mode, the jackpot corresponding to all the address information is determined in the lottery determination. Numeric information is referenced. That is, there are nine pieces of numerical information for winning the jackpot in the low probability mode, and there are ten pieces of numerical information in the high probability mode, which is larger than in the low probability mode. As a result, the probability of winning a jackpot in the low probability mode is 9/200, whereas the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability mode is 10/200, and the high probability mode is a jackpot than the low probability mode. The probability of winning is increased.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that one by one is added in order within the range of 0 to 19, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. Then, a normal jackpot result (low probability special game result) and a probability variable jackpot result (high probability special game result) are set as the distribution destinations.

  The normal jackpot result is that the success / failure lottery mode becomes the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the probability variation jackpot result is that the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  In the distribution table, “0 to 3” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “4 to 19” corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result. In other words, when the jackpot result is reached, 20% is allocated to the normal jackpot result, and 80% is allocated to the probability variable jackpot result.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C <b> 3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203, it is decided whether or not to generate reach display. For example, the reach table is set so that “0 to 99” is numerical information corresponding to the reach occurrence win.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is a game time in which the symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures) is provided, and the variable winning device 32 is in the opening / closing execution mode. In the gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display becomes the special display result, the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started and the stop display result is derived and displayed. The display state for causing the player to think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping the symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the symbol variation display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of FIG. 7 will be described in detail. First, in the state where the symbol variation display is finished in the upper symbol row Z1, and further in the state where the symbol variation display is finished in the lower symbol row Z3, any of the effective A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on the lines L1 to L5, and in the situation where the reach line is formed, the symbol variation display is performed in the middle symbol row Z2. Reach display. When the open / close execution mode occurs, the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 are displayed in such a manner that the main symbols having the same numbers as the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. The change display of is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used in the MPU 202 to determine the variation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43 and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41. . The buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS and at the beginning of symbol variation by the symbol display device 41.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 249 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric role holding area of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins one of the through gates 35a and 35b. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to the open state.

<About various processes executed by the MPU 202 of the main control board 201>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 202 of the main control board 201 will be described. The processing of the MPU 202 is roughly classified into a normal process that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt process that is started by periodically interrupting the normal process. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process is described first. Thereafter, normal processing will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 is activated by input of a power interruption signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), and a power interruption flag storage area (power interruption information storage in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 204). NMI interrupt processing for storing a power interruption flag (power interruption information) in the means) is executed.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically by the MPU 202 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  Thereafter, in step S104, a winning process is performed for the operating port associated with winning a prize in the operating ports 33, 34, and in step S105, a winning process for winning associated with winning a prize in the through gates 35a, 35b is performed. After that, this timer interrupt process is terminated.

  The winning opening process for the operation port in step S104 and the through winning process in step S105 will be described below.

<Winning process for working port>
First, the winning process for the working opening will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 201, it is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first operation port 33 whether or not the game ball has won the first operation port 33 (start winning prize). If it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out three game balls is set. In the subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal that the game ball has won the first operating port 33 to the management control device on the game hall side. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra is read, and the start reserved storage number RaN stored in the first result display section reservation area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the first start reserved memory number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the first operation port 33, in step S206, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second operation port 34 (starting winning). It is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second operating port 34, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out four game balls is set in step S207. In the subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the second operating port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is read, and the start reserved memory number RbN stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the second start reserved memory number RbN). Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, if a game ball has not won any of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, the main winning process is terminated as it is.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in step S501 of the external output process of the normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved start storages N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. If the start hold storage number N is less than the upper limit value, the start hold storage number N of the corresponding result display unit hold area is set to 1 in step S302. In addition to the increment, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used as the first storage area among the free storage area areas of the corresponding result display area reservation area. That is, the number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by 1 in step S302.

  That is, when the first start pending storage number RaN is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S103 are used for the first result display unit. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start reservation storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  If the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used for the second result display section. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reserved area Rb, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start reserved memory number RbN incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored. Thereafter, the information acquisition process ends.

  In addition, when the process of step S304 in the information acquisition process is executed, a hold command indicating which one of the operation ports 33 and 34 has been won is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 (usually described later) Sent in the external output process). When the voice lamp control device 82 receives the hold command transmitted based on the winning to the first operating port 33, the voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for turning on the first hold lamp unit 45. The first hold lamp unit 45 is sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the first start hold memory number RaN is 1, the leftmost first hold lamp unit 45 is turned on, and the first start hold memory number If RaN is 4, all the first holding lamps 45 are turned on. Further, when a hold command transmitted based on a winning to the second working port 34 is received, a process for lighting the second hold lamp unit 46 is executed. The second hold lamp unit 46 is sequentially lit from the left side. For example, if the second start hold memory number RbN is 1, the leftmost second hold lamp unit 46 is turned on and the second start hold memory number If RbN is 4, all the second holding lamp portions 46 are turned on.

<Winning winning process>
Next, the through winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 35. If it is determined that the game ball has won any one of the through gates 35a and 35b, the process proceeds to step S402, and whether or not the accessory reserve storage number SN is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine.

  If it is not determined in step S401 that a game ball has won any of the through gates 35a and 35b, or if it is determined in step S402 that the value of the reserved item storage number SN is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, The main winning process is terminated without storing the value of the opening counter C4.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the game ball wins each through gate 35a, 35b and the accessory reservation storage number SN <4, the process proceeds to step S403, and the accessory reservation storage number SN is incremented by one. Subsequently, in step S404, the value of the electric utility product release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the electric utility reservation area 233 of the RAM 204. Thereafter, the main winning process is terminated.

  In the through winning process, a process for turning on the third holding lamp unit 47 is executed. When the process of step S403 is executed, a command indicating that a game ball has won the through gates 35a and 35b is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in the external output process (step S501) of the normal process. The voice lamp control device 82 sequentially turns on the third holding lamp section 47 from the left side upon receiving the command. For example, if the stored item number SN is 1, the third hold lamp unit 47 at the left end is turned on. If the stored item number SN is 4, all the third stored lamp units 47 are turned on. ing.

<Normal processing>
Next, normal processing that is started upon reset when power is turned on will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S501 to S507 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S509 and S510 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S501, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each sub-side control device. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. Further, when a predetermined effect command is set, it is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82.

  In the subsequent step S502, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S503, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the result display sections AS and BS on the side performing variation display, and the like are performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S504, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In the subsequent step S505, an electric combination support process for controlling the driving of the electric combination 34a provided in the second working port 34 is executed. In this electric power support process, the information stored in the electric power reservation area of the RAM 204 is used to determine whether or not to open the electric accessory 34a, the opening / closing process of the electric accessory 34a, and the display for the accessory The display control of the unit 44 is performed.

  Thereafter, in step S506, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply / launch control device 98. . Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S507, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the power interruption flag is not stored, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process is reached in step S508, that is, the previous process It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of normal processing. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S509, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S510, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S501 to S506 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S507 that the power interruption flag is stored, the power interruption has occurred, so the power interruption processing from step S511 is executed. That is, in step S511, the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S512. After the access to the RAM 204 is prohibited in step S513, the power supply is completely shut down and the process is performed. Continue infinite loop until no longer runs.

  Here, even if the occurrence of a power interruption is specified in the NMI interrupt processing, the power interruption flag is not immediately executed, but the power interruption flag is stored in the RAM 204, and whether or not the power interruption flag is stored. By performing such determination after executing the processing of step S501 to step S506 in the normal processing, when the normal processing is executed after power recovery, it is always executed from the first processing. As a result, it is possible to return to the state before the power interruption without storing the address of the process executed when the power interruption occurred in the RAM 204 as stack information.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S503 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process shown in FIG. 14, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S602, that is, the game times starting process of steps S603 to S605 and the game times progressing process of steps S606 to S610. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning for the operation ports 33 and 34 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S602 whether the main display unit 43 is in a variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is in a variable display. In this determination, it is determined whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage unit) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. To do. The variable display flag is stored when variable display is started for either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

  When the main display unit 43 is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to the game turn start process in steps S603 to S605. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S603, it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the common hold number CRN is “0” means that the start hold storage number is “0” for both the first working port 33 and the second working port 34. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra or the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display in step S604. In step S605, a variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 is performed, and then the game number control process is terminated.

  Here, the data setting process in step S604 and the change start process in step S605 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is “0”. When the second start reserved memory number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S702 to S707 is executed, and when the second start reserved memory number RbN is not “0”. Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S708 to S713.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is “0”. If it is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If stored, the data stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start reservation storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display portion reservation area Ra and the second result display portion reservation area Rb, the second result display portion corresponding to the second operation port 34 is used. The hold information stored in the hold area Rb is prioritized.

  In the data setting process for the first result display portion, first, in step S702, the first start hold storage number RaN of the first result display portion hold area Ra is decremented by one. In subsequent step S703, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S704, the data stored in the first area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S705, a process for shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S706, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is erased, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

  In the subsequent step S707, a shift time command (shift occurrence information) that is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the current data is shifted corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the first operating port 33. Is selected as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S707 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for changing the display on the first hold lamp unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold based on the received shift command.

  In the data setting process for the second result display section, first, in step S708, the second start reserved memory number RbN of the second result display section reservation area Rb is decremented by one. In subsequent step S709, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S710, the data stored in the first area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the memory | storage area of 2nd result display part holding | maintenance area Rb in step S711 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In subsequent step S712, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if stored, the state is maintained.

  In the subsequent step S713, a command at the time of shifting (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the second operation port 34. A shift time command including information indicating that it is compatible is selected, and the selected shift time command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S713 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for changing the display on the second holding lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings based on the received shift command.

  Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variation start process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery mode is a high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a high probability mode flag (high probability state information) is stored in a probability mode flag storage area (high probability state information storage means) provided in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. . The high probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is erased when a normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

  If it is not the high probability mode, in step S802, the determination is made with reference to the determination table for the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, whether or not it is determined is determined in step S803 by referring to a high probability mode determination table. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning table for the high probability mode.

  After the process of step S802 or step S803, it is determined in step S804 whether the lottery result in step S802 or step S803 is a big win.

  If it is a big win in step S804, it is determined in step S805 whether or not the value in the probability variation counter area 237 is “5”. The probability variation counter area 237 is for grasping the number of times that the probability variation jackpot result is obtained without the usual jackpot result. If the value in the probability variation counter area 237 is not “5”, it is determined whether or not the big hit that was won in step S806 is a probable big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result.

  If it is a probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for probability variation jackpot is executed in step S807. If the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “5” in step S805, or if it is not the probability variation big hit result in step S806, a stop result setting process for normal big hit is executed in step S808. In the pachinko machine 10, when the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “5”, the stop result setting process for normal jackpot is executed without referring to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. For this reason, it does not normally become a jackpot result, and the probability variation jackpot result is not continuously obtained more than five times (that is, six times or more). As described above, when the probability variation jackpot result is obtained, the high probability mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and each jackpot is likely to be won. By providing an upper limit for the number of times that the probability jackpot result is continuously won, it is possible to suppress an excessively high probability mode being set and an excessive jackpot result. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unexpected disadvantage from occurring in a game hall or the like where the pachinko machine 10 is installed. If it is determined in step S804 that it is not a big win, a stop result setting process for losing is executed in step S809.

  In each stop result setting process of step S807 to step S809, the display unit corresponding to the current game round is finally stopped and displayed among the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43. Information on the pattern mode is specified from information stored in advance in the ROM 203, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 204. Also, in step S807 and step S808, information corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result for specifying in the MPU 202 that the determination result of the current game round is a probability variation jackpot result or a normal jackpot result is supported. The stored information is stored in the register of the MPU 202.

  When any one of steps S807 to S809 is executed, the process proceeds to step S810. In step S810, a variable display time setting process for setting the variable display time of the current game time is executed.

  In the change display time setting process, the value of the change type counter CS stored in the change type counter buffer of the RAM 204 is acquired and stored in the register of the MPU 202. Then, it is determined whether or not reach display is generated in the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either one of the information corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result is stored in the register. If any information is stored, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to as the occurrence of reach display by referring to the variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203. The variable display time information corresponding to is acquired, and the variable display time information is stored in the variable display time counter area provided in the RAM 204. Even if none of the above flags is stored, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the occurrence of reach display is generated. The above processing is performed.

  When the reach display does not occur, the common hold number CRN is grasped. Then, with reference to the fluctuation display time table stored in the fluctuation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203, the fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS and the number of the common holding number CRN is acquired. The variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204.

  Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of common hold counts CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the common pending number CRN may be used, and the variable display time may be set shorter as the number of the common pending number CRN is smaller. . When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variation display time may be set to be shorter as the number of the second start pending storage numbers RbN is larger. When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variable display time may be longer as the number of the second start reserved memory number RbN is larger, or may be set to be constant without depending on each of the reserved memory numbers RaN and RbN.

  Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time at the time of reach occurrence, and the variable display time that is easily selected and the variable display time that is difficult to select are different at the time of jackpot winning and out of reach. It is good also as a structure. Further, a variation display time table for probability variation jackpot, a variation display time table for normal jackpot, a variation display time table for outreach, and a variation display time table for complete loss may be set individually.

  As described above, the variation display time of each game time is determined by using the presence / absence of reach, the number of hold information, and the value of the variation type counter as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game time is the content of other hold information, specifically, jackpot determination information, type determination information and reach determination information included in the other hold information as parameters. Decided without.

  After the variable display time setting process is executed in step S810, a variable command and a type command are set in step S811. The change command includes information on presence / absence of reach and information on change display time. The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes, as game result information, information on probability variation jackpot winning information, information on normal jackpot winning information, information on missed results, and the like. The set variation command and type command are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13).

  When the voice lamp control device 82 receives the change command and the type command, it outputs the commands to the display control device 212 as they are. Based on the received command, the display control device 212 determines a stop symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 41 when the game round is ended, and a symbol variable display mode until the stop symbol is finally stopped and displayed. As described above, when the symbols corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result and the normal jackpot result are preset, and the received type command corresponds to the probability variation jackpot winning, the same as the final stop symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot winning is the same. Stop the combination of odd symbols. If the received type command corresponds to the normal jackpot result, the same even symbol combination as the final stop symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot winning is stopped and displayed.

  After that, in step S812, the variable display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game time out of the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS. Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is in a variable display, the game times progress process of steps S606 to S610 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the current game time fluctuation display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 is “0”. As described above, the value of the variation display time information is set in the variation display time setting process of the variation start process. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S607. In the process for variable display, the display mode in the result display section related to the current game time is changed. Thereafter, the game times control process is terminated.

  If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S608. In the change end process, the address information stored in the RAM 204 in any of the processes in steps S807 to S809 is specified, and the pattern form corresponding to the address information is displayed on the result display unit related to the current game round. Display control of the result display unit is performed.

  In the subsequent step S609, a change end command is set. Thereafter, the game times control process is terminated. The change end command set in step S609 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 ends the effect in the game round based on the received variation end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the change end command, thereby confirming and displaying the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round ( Final stop display).

  If the change end command is set, the process proceeds to step S610 to execute a game number counter subtraction process. In the game number counter subtraction process, the value of the game number counter area 236 provided in the RAM 204 of the main control device 81 is decremented by one. In the pachinko machine 10, the number of elapsed games can be grasped by the value of the game number counter area 236.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition process of step S504 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 17, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display of the pattern in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the game result of the current game time corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not information corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result (information stored in step S807 or step S808) is stored in the register. If the above information is not stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S903 that there is a transition to the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S904 whether the current transition to the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result. If it is determined in step S904 that the probability variation big hit is supported, the process proceeds to step S905, and the value in the probability variation counter area 237 provided in the RAM 204 of the MPU 202 is incremented by one. In the following step S906, the probability variation jackpot flag is set in the jackpot flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 235.

  If it is determined in step S904 that the current opening / closing execution mode transition does not correspond to the probable jackpot result, that is, if it is determined that the normal jackpot result corresponds, the process proceeds to step S907 and the probable change counter area The value of 237 is cleared to “0”. In subsequent step S908, the normal jackpot flag is set in the aforementioned jackpot flag storage area. When either the normal jackpot flag or the probability variation jackpot flag is set in the jackpot flag storage area, it is possible to specify whether the high probability mode or the low probability mode is set when the opening / closing execution mode ends. When the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the high probability mode is set when the opening / closing execution mode ends, and when the normal jackpot flag is set, the low probability mode is set when the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Further, when the probability variation jackpot result is reached, the value in the probability variation counter area 237 is incremented by 1, and when the normal jackpot result is reached, the value in the probability variation counter area 237 is cleared to “0”.

  In the subsequent step S909, “2” is set in the first round counter area RC1 of the RAM 204. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened.

  When a value is set in the first round counter area RC1, the process proceeds to step S910, and it is determined whether or not the current jackpot winning is based on the winning of a game ball to the second operating port. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the second result display portion flag is set when the current game round is executed. If the second result display unit flag has been set, the process proceeds to step S911, the high-frequency winning mode flag is set in the high-frequency winning mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 235, and the process proceeds to step S912. On the other hand, when it determines with the 2nd result display part flag not being set in step S910, it progresses to step S912, without setting a high frequency winning mode flag.

  In step S912, an opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). Based on the received opening command, the sound lamp control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. Further, the opening command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the opening command, thereby displaying corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode (for example, moving image display). Display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed. After executing the process of step S912, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S901, and a big prize opening opening / closing process is executed in step S913.

  In the special winning opening / closing process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, it is first determined in step S1001 whether or not the special winning opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, it is determined that the special winning opening 32a is being opened when the variable winning drive unit 32c is in a driving state. If the big prize opening 32a is not being opened, it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is 0 in step S1002, and the value of the first timer area T1 provided in the RAM 204 in step S1003. Is determined to be “0”. When the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” or when the value of the first timer area T1 is not 0, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” and the value of the first timer area T1 is 0, the process proceeds to step S1004, and the variable prize driving unit 32c is opened to open the big prize opening 32a. Is in a driving state. In the subsequent step S1005, “0” is set to the winning counter PC for storing the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 32a. Thereafter, in step S1006, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency winning mode flag is set in the high-frequency winning mode flag storage area. When the high-frequency winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1007, and 14750 (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the first timer area T1. On the other hand, if the high-frequency winning mode flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1008, and 100 (that is, 0.2 seconds) is set in the first timer area T1.

  After a value is set in the first timer area T1 in step S1007 or step S1008, the process proceeds to step S1009, an open command is set, and this process ends. The first timer area T1 is subtracted at a cycle of 2 msec. When 14750 is set in the first timer area T1, the big prize opening 32a is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and the first timer area T1 When 100 is set in the game, the special winning opening 32a is opened for a maximum of 0.2 seconds. Here, the release command is transmitted to the display control device 212 via the sound lamp control device 82. By receiving the command, the display control device 212 recognizes that the special winning opening 32a is opened, and causes the symbol display device 41 to display a moving image to be displayed while the special winning opening 32a is opened. Display control is started accordingly.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the special winning opening 32a is open, the process proceeds to step S1010 to determine whether or not the value of the first timer area T1 is zero. If the value of the first timer area T1 is not “0”, it is determined in step S1011 whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 32a. If the game ball has not won the big winning opening 32a, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if a game ball has been won at the big winning opening 32a, the value of the winning counter PC is incremented by 1 in step S1012, and then it is determined whether the value of the winning counter PC is “8” in step S1013. However, if it is not “8”, the present process is terminated.

  If the value of the first timer area T1 is “0” in step S1010, or if the value of the winning counter PC is “8” in step S1013, it means that the special winning opening closing condition is established. In such a case, in step S1014, the variable winning drive unit 32c is controlled to close the special winning opening 32a. In the subsequent step S1015, 1 is subtracted from the value of the first round counter area RC1, and in step S1016, it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is zero. If the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not 0, “1000 (that is, 2 seconds)” is set in the first timer area T1 in step S1017, and the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. In this case, “5000 (that is, 10 seconds)” is set in the first timer area T1 in step S1018. Thereafter, a close command is set in step S1019, and this process is terminated. Here, the close command is transmitted to the display control device 212 via the sound lamp control device 82. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 212 recognizes that one round has ended, for example, a pre-opening video that teaches the number of rounds, etc., and an ending indicating that the open / close execution mode has ended. Display control is started to display a moving image on the symbol display device 41.

  In the big prize opening / closing process, when the big prize opening 32a is closed, the variable prize driving unit 32c is set in the driving state on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is “1” or more. The big prize opening 32a is opened. Further, when the big prize opening 32a is being opened, the variable prize driving unit is provided on the condition that the opening limit time has passed since the opening of the big prize opening 32a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 32c is stopped and the special winning opening 32a is closed.

  When the high-frequency winning mode flag is set, the period during which the large winning opening 32a is opened is longer than when the high-frequency winning mode flag is not set. Hereinafter, the opening / closing execution mode in which the high-frequency winning mode flag is set is referred to as a high-frequency winning mode, and the opening / closing execution mode in which the high-frequency winning mode flag is not set is referred to as a low-frequency winning mode. As described above, the high-frequency winning mode flag is set when a big win is won based on winning in the second operating port 34. Therefore, the jackpot winning based on the winning at the second operating port 34 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot winning based on the winning at the first operating port 33. Supplementally, in this pachinko machine 10, when the launch handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is driven so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Be controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the one big winning opening 32a is shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  Note that the number of opening / closing of the large winning opening 32a in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time (or opening limit period) for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are the same as those in the high-frequency winning mode. If the occurrence frequency of winning in the variable winning device 32 is higher than that in the low frequency winning mode until the opening / closing execution mode is started and ended, it is limited to the above value. It is optional. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has a larger number of opening and closing times than the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer, or if the opening limit number for one opening is set to be larger. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in privilege between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low-frequency winning mode, the winning to the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. It may be configured. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the launch period of the game ball and the open limit number is set shorter than the open limit time for one release, while in the low-frequency winning mode, It is good also as a structure which sets the product of the launching period of a game ball and the open limit number longer than open limit time. In addition, even if the launch interval of the game balls and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not as described above, in the low-frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a winning to the variable winning device 32 is not substantially generated.

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process, when the special winning opening / closing process is executed, the process proceeds to step S914, and it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”, an ending command is set in step S915. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 ends the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on receiving the ending command. Further, the ending command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the ending command, thereby terminating the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode. In step S915, a process of clearing the continuation flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 235 is executed as clearing of the continuation flag. The continuation flag is a flag that is set in a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode described later.

  Thereafter, in step S916, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Prior to the description of the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the support mode set in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously emitted in the same manner with respect to the game area, the electric accessory 34 a of the second working port 34 is opened per unit time. A low frequency support mode (a low frequency support state or a low frequency guide state) and a high frequency support mode (a high frequency support state or a high frequency guide state) are set so that the frequency becomes relatively high or low.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5) However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more release is performed. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closure from the end of one open state until the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the second operation port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the first operating port 33 than in the second operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is performed more than in the first operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize in the mouth 34 is increased. When a winning is made to the second operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. It can be carried out.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the minimum secured time is secured when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character releasing lottery is performed. By applying any one condition or any combination of conditions (that is, shortening the one-time variable display time in the display part 44 for an accessory) and increasing the winning probability, the low frequency support mode is applied. The advantage of the high frequency support mode may be increased.

  Hereinafter, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in the jackpot flag storage area. If the probability variation jackpot flag is stored, the high probability mode flag is stored in the probability mode flag storage area in step S1102. Thereby, the high probability mode is set. The high probability mode flag will not be cleared until the next big hit win. For this reason, when the high probability mode is set, the high probability mode continues until the next jackpot winning. In the probability mode flag storage area, one of the low probability mode flag and the high probability mode flag is set. That is, when one flag is set, the other flag is overwritten and cleared.

  In subsequent step S1103, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “5”. If the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “5”, the process advances to step S1104 to determine whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the support flag storage area. If the high frequency support mode flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1105, and the high frequency support mode flag is set in the support mode flag storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S1106, and a high frequency support command (high frequency support setting information), which is information for allowing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the high frequency support mode, is sent to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the command to be sent. Thereafter, the migration process ends. The high frequency support command is output in the external output process in step S501 of the normal process (FIG. 13).

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, it is easier for the game ball to win the second operation port 34 than the first operation port 33. Further, the set high frequency support command is output to the display control device 212 via the sound lamp control device 82. When the display control device 212 receives the command, the display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 to display a message (for example, aiming to the right) that prompts the second operation port 34 to play a game so that the game ball wins. .

  In subsequent step S 1107, “4” is set in the game number counter area 236 provided in the RAM 204. On the other hand, if the high frequency support mode flag has already been set in step S1104, the process proceeds to step S1108, and “25” is set in the game number counter area 236. When a value is set in the game number counter area 236 in step S1107 or step S1108, the transition process at the end of the main opening / closing execution mode is terminated.

  The value in the game number counter area 236 is decremented by 1 every time one game time is completed. When the value in the game number counter area 236 becomes “0”, the high frequency support mode ends. It is supposed to be. That is, when the process of step S1107 is executed, the high-frequency support mode continues for 4 game times, and when the process of step S1108 is executed, the high-frequency support mode continues for 25 game times.

  If the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is not “5” in step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1109, and it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode flag is set. If the high frequency support mode flag is set, the process advances to step S1110 to set the high frequency support command described above. In subsequent step S1111, a continuation flag is set in a continuation flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 235. When the continuation flag is set, the high-frequency support mode is continued regardless of the number of continued games. If the high frequency support mode flag is not set in step S1109, or if the continuation flag is set in step S1111, the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation jackpot flag is not set in step S1101, that is, when the normal jackpot flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1112 to determine whether or not the high-frequency support mode flag is set. When the high frequency support mode flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1113, and the low probability mode flag is set in the probability mode flag storage area. In subsequent step S1114, “100” is set in the game number counter area 236, and the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is completed. Thereby, the high-frequency support mode continues for 100 game times.

  If the high frequency support mode flag is not set in step S1112, the process proceeds to step S1115 to determine whether the low probability mode flag is set. If the low probability mode flag is set, the process advances to step S1116 to set the high frequency support flag in the support flag storage area. In the subsequent step S1117, the above-mentioned high frequency support command is set. Thereafter, in step S1118, “4” is set in the game number counter area 236, and the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is terminated. As a result, the high-frequency support mode continues for four game times. If the low probability mode flag is not set in step S1115, the low probability mode flag is set in step S1119, and the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode ends.

  When the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S916 in the gaming state transition process, the process proceeds to step S917, and the end process of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the opening / closing execution mode end processing, the jackpot flag storage area and the high-frequency winning mode flag storage area are cleared as the jackpot flag and the high-frequency winning mode flag are cleared. When the end processing of the opening / closing execution mode is executed, the game state transition processing is ended.

<Telephone support processing>
Next, the electric power support process in step S505 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the electric power support process, first, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not it is being supported. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 34a of the second working port 34 is opened, and is erased when the state is returned to the closed state.

  If no supporting flag is stored, the process advances to step S1202 to determine whether or not a support winning flag is stored in a support winning flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the open state is won in the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1203 to determine whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 provided in the RAM 204 is “0”. If the value of the second timer area T2 is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated.

  If the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the pattern on the accessory display unit 44. If it is the end timing of the variable display, after setting off display in step S1205, the main role support process is ended. By setting the out-of-display, the variable display of the pattern on the accessory display unit 44 is terminated in a state where the out-of-display is stopped.

  If the value of the second timer area T2 is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S1206 whether or not the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the reserved item storage number SN is greater than “0”, it is determined in step S1207 whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, and in step S1208 it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. .

  If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode is selected, an open lottery is performed in step S1209. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the winning lottery is selected. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, “750” (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2. The second timer area T2 is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  In subsequent step S1210, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1209 is a support winning. If it is not a support win, the process proceeds to step S1212 without executing the processing of step S1211, and if it is a support win, a support win flag is stored in step S1211 and a second round counter provided in the RAM 204 is stored. After “3” is set in the area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1212.

  In step S1212, it is determined whether the continuation flag is set in the continuation flag storage area. If the continuation flag is set, the main role support process is terminated. If the continuation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1213, and it is determined whether or not the game number counter area 236 is “0”. If the game number counter area 236 is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated. If the game number counter area is “0”, the low frequency support flag is set in the support flag storage area in step S1214. By setting the low frequency support flag, when the high frequency support flag is set in the support flag storage area, the high frequency support flag is overwritten and cleared. Further, by executing the processing of step S1212, when the continuation flag is set, the high-frequency support mode is continued regardless of the value of the game number counter 236.

  In subsequent step S1215, a low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information) that is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command. Thereafter, the main role support processing is terminated.

  The low frequency support command set in step S1215 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 transmits the low frequency support command to the display control device 212 as it is. Based on the reception of the low frequency support command, the display control device 212 specifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode, and executes processing corresponding thereto.

  If it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1216. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the winning lottery is selected. Become. Simultaneously with the open lottery, “14750” (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2.

  In a succeeding step S1217, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in the step S1216 is a support winning. If the support is not won, the main role support process is terminated. In the case of support winning, the support winning flag is stored in step S1218, and “1” is set in the second round counter area RC2, and then the main role supporting process is terminated.

  If the support winning flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, the process proceeds to step S1219, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”. When the value of the second timer area T2 is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the accessory display unit 44 is being performed, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”, a win display is set in step S1220. As a result, the display of the variation of the pattern in the accessory display unit 44 is terminated in a state where the winning display is stopped. In the subsequent step S1221, the supporting flag is stored, and after the support winning flag is deleted, the main role support processing is terminated.

  If the in-supporting flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1222, and after executing the electric combination opening / closing process for opening / closing the electric combination 34a, this electric combination support process is terminated. The electric role opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 34a is open. Whether or not the electric accessory 34a is being opened is determined by whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 34b is in a driving state. If the electric accessory 34a is opened, the process proceeds to step S1302, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”.

  When the value of the second timer area T2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1303, and a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to the closed state is performed, and “250” (that is, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2. ) Is set.

  Thereafter, in step S1304, after the value of the second round counter area RC2 is decremented by 1, it is determined in step S1305 whether or not the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. When the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated, and when the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”, the supporting flag is deleted. After that, the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the electric accessory 34a is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1301, and the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the second timer area T2 is “0”. When the second timer area T2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the second timer area T2 is “0”, in step S1308, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to the opened state is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined in step S1309 whether or not it is in the opening / closing execution mode, and in step S1310, it is determined whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode is set, “800” (that is, 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer area T2 in step S1311, and then the electric utility opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, after setting “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) in the second timer area T2 in step S1312, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated. .

<Game state transition>
Here, with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG. 22, the transition (setting) of the gaming state when the jackpot is won and when the jackpot ends will be described.

  In the state of W1, a low probability mode and a low frequency support mode that are less likely to win a big hit than the high probability mode are set. Since the low-frequency support mode is set, the electric accessory 34a of the second working port 34 is less likely to be in an open state (the period during which the open state is short), and the game is placed in the second working port 34 rather than the first working port 33. The ball is difficult to win. In the pachinko machine 10, when a game is played such that a game ball is launched toward one working port, it is difficult for the other working port to win a game ball. For this reason, in the state of W1, it is more advantageous for the player to play the game so that the game ball flows down the first route than the second route. As a result, in the state of W1, it is considered that the player plays the game so that the game ball flows down the first route.

  In the state of W1, when the probability variation big win is won, the state of W2 is set after the opening / closing execution mode based on the win. In the state of W2, a high probability mode that is more likely to win a big hit than the low probability mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. If the winning probable win is won in the state of W2, the state of W3 is set. In addition, when the probability variation big win is won in the state of W3, the state of W4 is set. Furthermore, if the probability variation big win is won in the state of W4, the state of W5 is set. In the state of W3 to W5, the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode are set similarly to the state of W2. In addition, when a normal jackpot is won in any of the states of W2 to W5, the state of W1 is set.

  In the shipment state of the pachinko machine 10, the state of W1 (low probability mode and low frequency support mode) is set. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to execute a RAM clear process for clearing information stored in the RAM 204. By executing the RAM clearing process, the information stored in the RAM 204 of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall or the like where the pachinko machine 10 is installed can be set to the shipment state of the pachinko machine 10. That is, the state of W1 is set by executing the RAM clear process.

  In the case of W5, when the probability variation big win is won, the state of X1 is set. In the state of X1, the high-frequency support mode continues for 4 game times. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the high frequency support mode is set when the probability variation big win is won five times without being the normal big win (in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode). Step S1103 to Step S1107). Further, even when the normal big win is won in the state of W1, the state of X1 is set (steps S1115 to S1118 in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode). In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the high frequency support mode is set when the normal big win is won twice without being probable big win (in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode). Step S1115 to Step S1118). For this reason, the high-probability mode with a relatively high expectation of winning a big hit is more continuous because the high-frequency support mode is set than the low-probability mode with a relatively low expectation of winning a big win. It can be said that the number of times that must be set is increasing.

  As described above, when a big hit is won, a normal big win is won at a rate of 20%, and a promising big win is won at a rate of 80%. By setting the ratio to become a normal jackpot win and the ratio to become a promising jackpot win as described above, it is more continuous than the frequency at which the state of X1 is set based on the fact that it has been continuously a normal jackpot win. Thus, the frequency at which the state of X1 is set is higher based on the fact that the winning probability is won.

  If you pay attention to the frequency of winning big wins, the high-frequency support mode is set when you continue to win big hits that are relatively easy to occur without being relatively hard to win big hits. It can be said. In addition, it can be said that the high-frequency support mode is set when a relatively hard-to-occur big win is made again after a relatively hard-to-occur big win, and then a relatively hard-to-occur big win. . And since the high-frequency support mode is set, the number of times that the winning combination is relatively less likely to occur is smaller than the relatively large winning winning that is relatively likely to occur.

  If the jackpot is not won in the state of X1, if the high probability mode, the state of W6 is set, the high probability mode continues, and the low frequency support mode is set. In the case of the low probability mode, the state of W1 is set. In the state of W6, since the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “5”, the probability variation big win is not won. When a normal jackpot is won in the state of W6, the state of W1 is set after the jackpot.

  With the above configuration, the states of W1 to W6 and X1 are repeated until the big win is won in the state of X1. In the state of W1 to W6, the high-frequency support mode is not set, and it is considered that the jackpot is won based on the winning to the first working port 33. For this reason, even if the high-frequency winning mode is not set and the jackpot is won, the opening period of the big winning opening 32a is short. As a result, even if the winning combination is won in the state of W1 to W6, the game ball is rarely won in the big winning opening 32a. Hereinafter, the state of W1 to W6 is referred to as a low-frequency winning game state.

  A case where a normal jackpot is won in the state of X1 will be described. When a normal jackpot is won in the X1 state, the Y1 state is set after the jackpot is over. In the state of Y1, the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode that continues for 100 game times are set. In this case, when a normal jackpot is won, the state of Y1 is set again after the jackpot ends. Since the high-frequency support mode is set, the Y1 state is more advantageous than the low-frequency winning game state. In addition, the low frequency support mode is set when 100 gaming times have passed without winning a big win in the state of Y1. That is, the state of Y1 ends and the state of W1 is set.

  A case will be described in which the state of X1 is set based on the fact that the probable winning big win has been continuously made. The probable winning jackpot winning will be continued only up to five times, and if the state of X1 is set based on the fact that the promising winning big win is won in the state of W5, it can be a normal jackpot winning only. Even if the probability change jackpot win is not set in the X1 state and the high probability mode is not set, the player is given a privilege by setting the high frequency support mode based on the fact that the normal jackpot win is set in the X1 state. can do.

  If the probable big hit is won in the X1 or Y1 state, the Y2 state is set. In the state of Y2, the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are set. Then, when the probability variation big win is won in the Y2 state, the Y3 state is set. Also, if the probability variation big win is won in the Y3 state, the Y4 state is set. Furthermore, when the probability variation big win is won in the Y4 state, the Y5 state is set. In the state of Y3 to Y5, the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are set similarly to the state of Y2. When the states of Y2 to Y5 are set, the processing from step S1109 to step S1111 in the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed, and the continuation flag is set in the continuation flag storage area. For this reason, in the state of Y2 to Y5, the high-frequency support mode is continued until the big win is won. In addition, when a normal jackpot is won in any of the states Y2 to Y5, the state of Y1 is set.

  In the state of Y5, if the probability variation jackpot is won, the state of Z1 is set after the jackpot ends. In the state of Z1, a high-probability mode and a high-frequency support mode that continues for 25 game times are set (steps S1101 to S1104 and step S1108 in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode).

  A case where the state of Z1 is set will be described. In the state of Z1, since the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “5”, that is, since the upper limit that can be the winning chance of winning the winning odds continuously is reached, the winning probability winning winning is not made. . For this reason, when the state of Z1 is set, it is not possible to obtain a normal jackpot winning, and the state of Y1 is automatically set when the opening / closing execution mode based on the jackpot winning is completed. Further, in the state of Z1, if the big win is not won by the end of the high frequency support mode, the state of W6 is set.

  In the state of X1, Y1 to Y5 and Z1, the high frequency support mode is set, the electric accessory 34a is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is more likely to win the second operating port 34 than the first operating port 33. . Specifically, the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is likely to be in an open state (the open period is longer), and the game ball is more likely to win the second operating port 34 than the first operating port 33. ing. In the pachinko machine 10, when a game is played such that a game ball is launched toward one working port, it is difficult for the other working port to win a game ball. For this reason, in the state of X1, Y1 to Y5, and Z1, it is more advantageous for the player to play the game so that the game ball flows down the second route than the first route. As a result, in the state of X1, Y1 to Y5 and Z1, it is considered that the player plays the game so that the game ball flows down the second path.

  For this reason, when a big win is won in the state of X1, Y1 to Y5 and Z1, it is considered that the big win is based on the winning to the second working port 34. In this case, when the high-frequency winning mode is set and the jackpot is won, the opening period of the big winning opening 32a becomes longer. As a result, it is possible to win a game ball in the special winning opening 32a, and the game ball is paid out to the player. Hereinafter, the states of Y1 to Y5 and Z1 are referred to as a high-frequency winning game state.

  As described above, the first through gate 35a is provided so that game balls flowing down the first path can win, and the second through gate so that game balls flowing down the second path can win. 35b is provided. Thereby, even if it plays so that a game ball may flow through any path | route among the 1st path | route and the 2nd path | route in opening / closing execution mode, a game ball can win a prize to either through gate 35a, 35b. It becomes possible to. Even if a game is played so that the game ball flows down on either the first route or the second route in the opening / closing execution mode, the value of the stored object number SN is “at the end of the opening / closing execution mode”. This is a device for suppressing “0”. As a result, in the opening / closing execution mode, no matter which of the first route and the second route is played so that the game ball flows down, when the opening / closing execution mode is ended, the stored item number SN Can be greater than “0”. As a result, in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, when a game is played so that the game ball flows down on the first route, the opening / closing execution mode is higher than when a game is played so that the game ball flows down on the second route. It can suppress that the period until it complete | finishes after the completion | finish until the electrically-driven accessory 34a is open | released excessively.

  Here, the continuation of the high frequency support mode and the jackpot winning probability will be described. As described above, the jackpot winning probability is 9/200 in the low probability mode and 10/200 in the high probability mode. Since the high-frequency support mode is continued for 100 gaming times in the Y1 state, the expectation of winning a big hit in the Y1 state is about 99.0%. For this reason, in the state of Y1, 100 game times rarely pass without winning a big hit. In the state of Z1, the high-frequency support mode continues for 25 game times, so the expectation level that is a big win in the state of Z1 is lower than the expectation level that is a big win in the state of Y1 to Y5, which is about 72.3. %. For this reason, when the state of Z1 is set, the state of W6 is set at a rate of about once every four times.

  With the above configuration, in the state of Z1, the high-frequency winning gaming state continues until a predetermined number of games (25 times) have passed without winning a big win. That is, the states of Y1 to Y5 and Z1 are repeated. In the high-frequency winning gaming state, the period during which the large winning opening 32a is open is longer than in the low-frequency winning gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. In addition, the state of Z1 is set when it continues to be a promising jackpot winning without being a normal jackpot winning, and the expectation of winning a jackpot winning in the state of Y1 and the state of Z1 is higher in the state of Y1. Furthermore, in the state of Y1, there is almost no chance of winning a big hit. Thus, in a high-frequency winning game state, it can be said that it is more advantageous for a player to win a normal jackpot than to win a promising jackpot. As a result, in a high-frequency winning game state, it is considered that the player plays a game in the hope that a normal big win will be won instead of a probable big win.

  In addition, in the low-frequency winning game state, the state of X1 is set when the probability variation big win is won five consecutive times without the normal big win. In addition, the state of X1 is set when the normal big hit is won twice consecutively without being a promising big win. And, the frequency at which the state of X1 is set based on the fact that the probable winning big win is continuously set is higher than the frequency at which the state of X1 is set based on the fact that the normal big hit is won continuously. It is set to be high. As a result, in the low-frequency winning game state, it is relatively more advantageous for the player to win a promising big win than to a normal big win.

  In particular, in the state of W2 to W5, it is a state in which a winning combination is won at least once. For this reason, in the state of W2 to W5, it is considered that the player plays a game with the expectation that it will be a win-win win instead of a normal jackpot win.

  With the above configuration, the type of jackpot winning that the player expects differs between the state of W2 to W5 in the low-frequency winning gaming state and the high-frequency winning gaming state. Furthermore, the same even symbol combination corresponds to the normal jackpot winning, and the same odd symbol combination corresponds to the probable winning jackpot. That is, the pattern that the player expects to stop on the active line is different between the state of W2 to W5 in the low-frequency winning gaming state and the high-frequency winning gaming state.

  In addition, you may change the degree of expectation that will be a big win in the state of Y1, but in order to ensure the superiority of being in the big win for the Z1 state in the Y1 state, without winning a big win It is desirable to reduce the frequency with which the Y1 state ends. Specifically, the expectation level for winning a jackpot in the Y1 state may be 26% to 99%, and preferably the expectation level for winning a jackpot in the Y1 state is 95% to 99%. Good.

  Also, if you pay attention to the point that you will be in the high-frequency winning gaming state if you win a big win in the state of X1, and the low-frequency winning gaming state if you do not win in the state of Z1. The “X1 state” and the “Z1 state” can also be referred to as a “transition opportunity state” that triggers a change in the winning game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  The number of game balls to be paid out to the player in the opening / closing execution mode is larger when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the high-frequency winning gaming state than in the opening / closing execution mode in the low-frequency winning gaming state. As a result, in the high-frequency winning gaming state, the player plays a game in the hope of shifting to the open / close execution mode, and pays attention to whether the gaming state is the high-frequency winning gaming state or the low-frequency winning gaming state. Play a game. As a result, the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  In the W2-W5 state, the player who wins a promising big win is more advantageous to the player than the normal jackpot winning, and in the high-frequency winning gaming state, the player wins a normal jackpot rather than a promising big win Is advantageous to the player. As a result, in the state of W2 to W5, the player performs a game in the expectation that a promising big win will be won, and in the high-frequency winning game state, the player performs a game in the expectation that a normal big win will be won. Conceivable. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous as compared with the configuration in which the type of jackpot winning that the player expects differs depending on the set state and the player expects to always win the same jackpot.

  In the state of X1, Y1, and Z1, when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in the high frequency support mode, the high frequency support mode is terminated and the low frequency support mode is set. Thereby, in the state of X1, Y1, and Z1, it is determined whether or not it is time to end each state by determining whether or not the number of games for which the corresponding high frequency support mode continues has elapsed. it can.

  In the low-frequency winning game state, the X1 state is set when one of the normal jackpots and the probable change jackpot win is not won, and the other jackpot is continuously won. This makes it possible for the player to pay attention to the number of consecutive wins and to increase the player's attention to the game.

  In addition, it was configured not to win a promising big hit consecutively more than five times. In other words, there is an upper limit on the number of times that the winning probability wins continuously. Since the high-probability mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode based on the probable jackpot winning is over, at least in the low-frequency winning gaming state, the player who wins the probable jackpot wins more than the player who normally wins the jackpot It can be said that it is advantageous. If there is an upper limit on the number of consecutive wins for winning a promising big hit, if that limit is reached, there is no chance that the promising big win will be won, so the player's willingness to continue playing may decrease. It is done. In contrast, in the above embodiment, in the low-frequency winning game state, the state of X1 is set when the upper limit is reached. As described above, when the state of X1 is set, the high frequency support mode is set. In other words, when the above upper limit is reached, even if the probability change big win is not achieved by switching from the low frequency support mode to the high frequency support mode when the opening / closing execution mode based on the probability variable big win is completed, It is possible to give a mode advantageous to the user. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to continue the game from decreasing even if the winning probabilities are not won.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when one of the big hits is won for a predetermined number of times without winning one of the big wins, the high frequency that is advantageous to the players from the low-frequency winning gaming state disadvantageous to the players In this embodiment, conditions for shifting from an unfavorable gaming state to an advantageous gaming state are different.

  In this embodiment, when a big win is won, a 15R big hit state in which “15” is set in the first round counter area RC1, and a 2R big hit state in which “2” is set in the first round counter area RC1. Are set as opening / closing execution modes.

  In addition, the probability of winning the jackpot is lower than that in the first embodiment. Specifically, in the low probability mode, if the jackpot value information is “7” in the winning / badness table, the jackpot win is won. That is, “1” of the address information in the success / failure table storage area corresponds to the jackpot winning in the low probability mode, and “1” to “10” corresponds to the jackpot winning in the high probability mode. In addition, the distribution table in the case of winning the jackpot is set so that 20% of the jackpot winning will be the winning of 15R jackpot and 80% will be winning of the 2R jackpot.

  The game state transition process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Since the processing of step S1401 to step S1403 is the same as that of step S901 to step S903 in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted. If it is determined in step S1403 that there is a transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S1404, and it is determined whether or not the current transition to the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the 15R jackpot winning. If it corresponds to the 15R jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S1405, and the 15R jackpot flag is set in the jackpot flag storage area. In the subsequent step S1406, “15” is set in the first round counter area RC1. If it is determined in step S1404 that 15R jackpot winning is not supported, that is, if 2R jackpot winning is supported, the process proceeds to step S1407, and a 2R jackpot flag is set in the jackpot flag storage area. In a succeeding step S1408, “2” is set in the first round counter area RC1.

  The value set in the first round counter area RC1 in the 15R jackpot state and the 2R jackpot state, respectively, the value set in the first round counter area RC1 in the 15R jackpot state is the first round in the 2R jackpot state You may change in the range larger than the value set to the counter area RC1.

  When a value is set in the first round counter area RC1 in step S1406 or step S1408, the process proceeds to step S1409, an opening command is set, and the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  If the opening / closing execution mode is in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1410 to execute a special winning opening / closing process. The big prize opening / closing process in the present embodiment is the same except that the process of step S1006 of the big prize opening / closing process in the first embodiment is performed, except that 14750 is set in the first timer area T1. It has become a thing. In the present embodiment, the high-frequency winning mode flag is not set, and the maximum opening period of the big winning opening 32a is the same in any of the big wins.

  When the big prize opening / closing process is executed, the process advances to step S1411 to determine whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1412 to set the ending command described in the first embodiment.

  Thereafter, in step S1413, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the subsequent step S1414, the jackpot flag storage area is cleared as the end processing of the opening / closing execution mode, and the gaming state transition processing is ended.

  The transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot flag is stored in the jackpot flag storage area. If the 15R jackpot flag is stored, it is determined in step S1502 whether the high frequency support flag is set in the support flag storage area.

  If the high frequency support flag is not set in step S1502, the high probability mode flag is set in the probability mode flag storage area in step S1503, and the high frequency support flag is set in the support flag storage area in step S1504. . In the subsequent step S1505, a high frequency support command is set, and the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is terminated.

  If the high frequency support mode flag is set in step S1502, the low probability mode flag is set in the probability mode flag storage area in step S1506, and the low frequency support flag is set in the support mode flag storage area in step S1507. set. In step S1508, a low frequency support command is set, and the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is terminated.

  If the 15R jackpot flag is not set in step S1501, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is terminated. That is, when the 2R jackpot flag is set, the setting before the 2R jackpot state is maintained without setting each probability mode flag and each support flag and setting each frequency support command. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, when the high frequency support mode or the low frequency support mode is set, the mode is maintained until the next jackpot winning is generated. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the processing for setting the low frequency support mode flag from the value of the game number counter area 236 in steps S1212 to S1215 in the electric role support processing of the first embodiment is not executed. It has become.

  With the above configuration, when the 15R jackpot is won in a situation where the low-frequency support mode and the low-probability mode are set, the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode are set after the jackpot ends. In addition, when the 15R jackpot is won in a situation where the high frequency support mode and the high probability mode are set, the low frequency support mode and the low probability mode are set after the jackpot ends. That is, when the 15R jackpot is won, the mode before the jackpot winning and the mode after the jackpot end are switched. For this reason, the 15R jackpot state can also be referred to as a mode switching jackpot state.

  Further, when the 2R jackpot is won in a situation where the low-frequency support mode and the low-probability mode are set, the low-frequency support mode and the low-probability mode are set after the jackpot ends. In addition, when the 2R jackpot is won in a situation where the high frequency support mode and the high probability mode are set, the high frequency support mode and the high probability mode are set after the jackpot ends. That is, when the 2R jackpot is won, the mode before the jackpot winning is maintained after the jackpot ends. For this reason, the 2R jackpot state can also be referred to as a mode maintaining jackpot state.

  According to the present embodiment, in the low probability mode, the player expects to shift to the high probability mode and expects the player to win a 15R jackpot. In the high probability mode, the player is expected to maintain the high probability mode, and the player will play a game with the expectation that the 2R jackpot will be won instead of the 15R jackpot. Therefore, it is considered that the player plays a game in the hope that the jackpot state (15R jackpot state) expected to be won in the low probability mode is not won in the high probability mode. As a result, it is possible to vary the jackpot state that is expected to be won depending on the set mode, and to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. In addition, each of the following configurations may be applied to an embodiment other than the embodiment exemplified as an application target.

  (1) The degree of expectation (winning probability) for winning a big hit in the high probability mode and the low probability mode may be changed.

  Also, the high probability mode and the low probability mode are not set, and the expectation level for winning the big hit may be equal in any case. In this case, since the high probability mode and the low probability mode are not set, a plurality of types of jackpot results with different privileges given to the player are set. Then, in the case where a success is won for one jackpot result, the state of X1 and the state of Y1 may be set.

  (2) Since the state of X1 or Z1 is set, the number of wins that are consecutively probable wins may be changed. For example, the state of X1 may be set in the case of winning the probability big hit in succession once, twice, three times, or four times. In this case, the number of times (5 times) that can be won by a promising big win is different from the number of times that a positive win is won continuously because the state of X1 or the state of Z1 is set.

  In addition, since the state of X1 is set, the number of times that the normal big hit is won may be changed continuously. For example, the state of X1 may be set when a normal jackpot is won continuously once, three times, four times or more.

  In the first embodiment, since the state of X1 is set, it is assumed that the number of consecutive wins is greater in the probability variation big win than the normal big win. Since the state is set, the number of consecutive wins may be set so that the normal jackpot winning is larger than the probability winning jackpot winning.

  (3) In the first embodiment described above, when the jackpot is won, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is used to determine whether the winning is a promising jackpot winning or a normal jackpot winning. It is not limited to the configuration. In other words, when the jackpot is won, it may be determined whether the probability variation jackpot winning or the normal jackpot winning is made according to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1.

  (4) In the case of winning the jackpot, the expectation level for winning a promising jackpot was 80% and the expectation level for a normal jackpot winning was 20%. However, these expectations may be changed. For example, the expectation level for a normal jackpot winning may be higher than the expectation level for a winning promising jackpot, or the expectation level for a promising jackpot winning may be equal to the expectation level for a normal jackpot winning. However, in order to secure the superiority in the case of winning a promising big win versus the normal big win in the low-frequency winning gaming state, the state of X1 is set based on the fact that the player has continuously won a normal big win Set the degree of expectation for winning a promising jackpot and a normal jackpot so that the frequency at which the status of X1 is set is higher based on the fact that the winning probable jackpot is won continuously. It is good to leave.

  (5) In the first embodiment, in the low-frequency winning game state, it is assumed that the game ball cannot substantially win (it is difficult to win) in the variable winning device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  For example, it is conceivable that a game ball can be entered in the variable prize device 32 even in a low-frequency prize game state. In this case, when a big win is won in the low-frequency winning gaming state, the period during which the big winning opening 32a is opened may be set to be the same as that in the high-frequency winning gaming state.

  Even in this configuration, in the high-frequency winning gaming state, the high-frequency support mode is set, which is advantageous to the player over the low-frequency winning gaming state. Further, in the low-frequency winning gaming state, the high probability mode is set based on the fact that the probability variation big win is won, and the chance for the player to obtain the game ball can be increased. Thereby, it is possible to increase the superiority of the probable big win winning over the normal big win in the low-frequency winning gaming state. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's degree of expectation that it will be a win-win win in the low-frequency winning gaming state.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, in the high-frequency winning game state, the game is performed such that the game ball passes through one of the outer sides of the variable display unit 36 (second path) when viewed from the front, and the low-frequency winning game In the state, the game is played so that the game ball passes through the other (first route), but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, it is conceivable that a game is played such that a game ball passes through one of the variable display units 36 regardless of which state is a high-frequency or low-frequency winning game state. In this case, for example, it is conceivable to arrange the operation ports 33 and 34 so that the game balls launched to win the first operation port 33 can win the second operation port 34 so that the operation ports 33 and 34 are lined up and down. .

  (7) In the first embodiment, the period for opening the big prize opening 32a in the open / close execution mode is set by the winning action opening. However, when the big win is won, the high frequency or low frequency prize is given. The period during which the special winning opening 32a is opened may be determined depending on whether the game state is set.

  In this case, the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 do not need to be provided separately. For example, the first working port 33 is not provided, or the first working port 33 and 34 are not provided. Regardless of which of the game balls is won, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 can be obtained without dividing the winning operation port.

  (8) The number of games that the high-frequency support mode in the first embodiment continues may be changed. For example, in at least one state of Y2 to Y5, when the high frequency support mode continues for a predetermined number of games, the high frequency support mode may be shifted to the low frequency support mode. In this case, the number of games that the high-frequency support mode continues may be greater than the number of games that the high-frequency support mode continues in the state of Z1. In the state of Y1, the high-frequency support mode may continue until a normal jackpot or a probable bonus jackpot is won.

  The number of times that the high-frequency support mode continues in the state of X1 and Z1 may be changed. For example, a case where the high-frequency support mode continues for 10 game times in the state of X1 is conceivable. In this case, the number of games in which the high frequency support mode continues may be increased in the X1 state than in the Z1 state.

  (9) The condition for setting the state of X1 in the low-frequency winning game state in the first embodiment may be changed. In this configuration, the high probability mode is not set in the X1 state and the Z1 state, and the low probability mode is set. Such a configuration will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram showing the transition of the gaming state in FIG.

  In this configuration, the number of times that can be continued to be a promising big hit win without being a normal big win is up to four times. In this case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “4” in step S805 in the variation start process of the main control device 81. For this reason, in the state of W5 and the state of Y5, regardless of the value of the big hit type counter C2, the probability variation big win is not won.

  The case where the big win is won in the state of W5 and the state of Y5 will be described respectively. When the jackpot is won in the state of W5, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 at the time of the jackpot winning is referred. When the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is “0-3”, the state of W1 is set. When the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is “4-19”, X1 The state of the state is set. The distribution based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is the same as the distribution of whether to make a normal jackpot winning or a certain variable jackpot winning when the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is not “4”. For this reason, when a big win is won in the state of W5, the state of W1 is set with a probability of 20% and the state of X1 is set with a probability of 80%. Further, since the jackpot winning is usually a jackpot winning, the low probability mode is set in the state of X1.

  In the state of Y5, if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is “0-3”, the state of Y1 is set, and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is “4-19”. In this case, the state of Z1 is set. That is, in the Y5 state, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is referred to as in the W5 state, and it is determined which of the Z1 state and the Y1 state is set. Since the jackpot winning is usually a jackpot winning, the low probability mode is set in the state of Z1.

  In this configuration, when the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is “4”, when a normal big win is won, the transition process is performed so that it can be specified by the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The information is stored in the register, and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 acquired based on the winning of the game ball in the operation port 33 is stored in the register. Then, when executing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined whether or not transition processing information is stored in the register. If the transition processing information is stored, the jackpot type counter C2 It is determined whether the low-frequency support flag or the high-frequency support flag was set before the value and its normal jackpot win. When the low-frequency support mode flag is set, the W1 state or the X1 state is set based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 in order to indicate that the normal jackpot is won in the state of W5. On the other hand, when the high-frequency support mode flag is set, the Y1 state or the Z1 state is set based on the value of the big hit type counter C2 to indicate that the normal big win is won in the Y5 state. .

  Since the low probability mode is set in the X1 state and the Z1 state, it can be either a normal jackpot winning or a probable winning big win. In the X1 and Z1 states, the normal winning win When it becomes, the state of Y1 is set, and the state of Y2 is set when the probability variation big win is won. Further, when the high-frequency support mode is terminated without winning any of the big wins in the X1 state and the Z1 state, the W1 state is set.

  In the low-frequency winning gaming state in this configuration, the W5 state does not result in a promising big win, but the X1 state can be set based on the normal big win. Thereby, in the state of W5, a sufficient privilege can be given to the player without winning a promising big hit.

  As described above, in the state of W5 and Y5, when the big win is won, the value of the big hit type counter C2 is used to determine the type of the big win that has been won because the big win is usually a big win. There is no need to refer to Therefore, in this configuration, the state to be set when the big hit state is completed is determined using the value of the big hit type counter C2. That is, the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 and the sorting table are diverted for sorting in a state that is set based on the fact that the normal jackpot is won. This eliminates the need to newly set a table for allocating when a big win is won in the W5 state and the Y5 state.

  Further, in this configuration, even if the normal jackpot winning is continued without winning the probable big winning in the low-frequency winning gaming state, the state of X1 is not set. That is, even if the normal big win is won in the state of W1, the state of X1 is not set. In this case, based on the fact that the high frequency support mode flag was not set in step S1112 in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the low probability mode flag is set without performing the processing of steps S1115 to S1118. You just have to do it. That is, if a negative determination is made in step S1112 of the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the low probability mode flag is set in step S1119 to end the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode. . According to this configuration, in the low-frequency winning game state, it is considered that the player will play a game in the hope of winning a promising big hit. As a result, it is possible to obtain an effect of clarifying the jackpot result that the player expects to win in the low-frequency and high-frequency game states.

  In the above configuration, the state of X1 or the state of W1 is set based on the fact that a normal jackpot is won in the state of W5. Here, it is conceivable that the player cannot understand whether the state of W1 or the state of X1 is set when a normal jackpot is won. For this reason, it is good to perform alerting | reporting corresponding to the set state so that a player can understand which state is set.

  For example, based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the state of W5, the combination of the same odd number of symbols is stopped when the state of X1 is set, and the same even number of symbols is set when the state of W1 is set. It is possible that the combination of is stopped. In this case, in the low-frequency winning game state, the player plays a game with the expectation that the combination of odd symbols will be stopped. In addition, based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the state of W5, the combination of the same even symbols is stopped when the state of X1 is set, and the same odd number of symbols when the state of W1 is set. It is possible that the combination of is stopped. In other words, a state set when the jackpot state based on the jackpot winning is completed may be notified by a combination of symbols displayed when the jackpot is won in the state of W5.

  Moreover, it is good to perform alerting | reporting corresponding to the set state so that a player can understand which state is set also when it is a big win in the state of Y5. For example, based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the Y5 state, the combination of the same odd symbols is stopped when the Z1 state is set, and the same even symbol is set when the Y1 state is set. It is possible that the combination of is stopped. In this case, in the high-frequency winning gaming state, the player plays a game in the hope that the combination of even symbols will be stopped. In addition, based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the state of W5, the combination of the same even symbols is stopped when the state of X1 is set, and the same odd number of symbols when the state of W1 is set. It is possible that the combination of is stopped. In other words, a state set when the jackpot state based on the jackpot winning is completed may be notified by a combination of symbols displayed when the jackpot is won in the state of W5.

  Based on the fact that W5 is a big win, the combination of the same odd number of symbols is stopped when the state of X1 is set, and the same even number of combinations when the state of W1 is set When the Z1 state is set based on the configuration in which the game is stopped and the fact that the jackpot is won in the Y5 state, the combination of the same odd symbols is stopped and the Y1 state is set. Can be applied to the configuration in which the combination of the same even symbols is stopped. In this configuration, it is possible to change the combination of symbols that the player expects to be displayed in the low-frequency winning gaming state and the high-frequency winning gaming state.

  In addition, when the big win is won in the W5 state, the distribution of whether the W1 state or the X1 state is set, and when the big win is won in the Y5 state, the Y1 state or You may change each distribution of which state of Z1 state is set. In this case, a distribution table may be stored for determining which state is set when the big win is won in the W5 state and the Y5 state. Moreover, the distribution table in the state of W5 and the distribution table in the state of Y5 may be stored individually, or a common distribution table corresponding to each state may be stored. By applying this configuration, the distribution ratios in the W5 state and the Y5 state can be different from the distribution ratios in the other states.

  (11) The value of the probability variation counter area 237 is incremented based on the fact that the probability variation big win is won, but the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is based on the high probability mode flag being set. Or a value in the probability variation counter area 237 may be added when a probability variation big win is won and an odd symbol combination is displayed. In the configuration in which the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is added when an odd symbol combination is displayed, the value of the probability variation counter area 237 is added when the game corresponding to the probability variation big win is completed. That's fine.

  (12) In the first embodiment, if the jackpot is not won in the X1 and Z1 states, the W1 or W6 state is set, but the jackpot is won in the X1 and Z1 states. If not, the state of W1 may be set in any state. That is, when the high frequency support mode ends, the low probability mode may be set. In this case, the low-frequency support mode flag may be set and the low-probability mode flag may be set in step S1214 of the power combination support process.

  (13) In the first embodiment described above, the normal jackpot win was not won, and the probability variable jackpot win was not won more than five times in a row, but the normal jackpot win was not given. It may be possible to win a promising big hit in succession more than once. In this case, the process of step S805 in the fluctuation start process may not be executed.

  In addition, it may be possible to win a probable big win six times or more only in a high-frequency gaming state. That is, in the state of Z1, the probability variation big win is won and the state of Y2 can be set.

  In addition, it may be possible to win a probable big win 6 times or more only in the low-frequency gaming state. In other words, when the state of X1 is set based on the probability variation jackpot winning, it may be possible to become a probability variation jackpot winning.

  (14) In the first embodiment, one or both of the states X1 and Z1 may not be provided.

  If the state of X1 is not provided, and in the low-frequency winning game state, the state of X1 will be in the case of one of the normal jackpot win and the probability variation jackpot win, without continuing to win the other jackpot You may make it be in a high frequency winning game state without being set. In this case, when the normal big win is won in the state of W1, or based on the fact that the probable big win is won in the state of W6, the state shifts to the high-frequency winning state.

  In addition, when the Z1 state is not provided, and when the probable big win is won in the Y5 state, the low-frequency winning gaming state is entered without setting the Z1 state.

  (15) In the first embodiment, the high-frequency winning gaming state is assumed when the normal or probable big win is won in the state of X1, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Of the normal jackpot winning and the probable jackpot winning, it is possible to enter a high-frequency winning gaming state when one is won in the X1 state and maintain a low-frequency winning gaming state when winning the other.

  (16) In the first embodiment described above, the high-frequency winning gaming state is maintained when the normal or probable big win is won in the state of Z1, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Of the normal jackpot winning and the promising jackpot winning, the high-frequency winning gaming state may be maintained when one is won in the state of Z1, and the low-frequency winning gaming state may be achieved when winning the other. In other words, the high-frequency winning gaming state may be maintained based on a predetermined jackpot result in the state of Z1.

  (17) The condition for shifting from the high-frequency winning gaming state to the low-frequency winning gaming state may be changed. For example, when a probable big win is won in the high-frequency winning gaming state, a lottery may be executed as to whether or not to enter the low-frequency winning gaming state after the jackpot ends.

  In addition, for example, in addition to the normal and probability variable jackpot results, other jackpot results are set, and if the above other jackpot results result, whether or not to shift from the low-frequency winning gaming state to the high-frequency winning gaming state A lottery may be performed.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won in the state of Z1 in the first embodiment, a lottery for which of the high-frequency and low-frequency winning gaming states is to be made after the jackpot ends is performed. It may be. That is, a lottery for determining whether to set the high-frequency support mode may be performed.

  Further, for example, the state of Z1 may be set based on the fact that a normal big win is won in the high-frequency winning game state. In this case, the state of Y1 may be set based on the fact that the odd winning big win has been won, and the state of Z1 may be set according to the number of times the normal big win has been won continuously. . According to this configuration, when a high-winning winning game state is entered, the probability of winning big wins is higher than in a normal jackpot winning state by shifting to a low-frequency winning gaming state based on the fact that the normal winning jackpot is won. Is more advantageous to the player.

  (18) The condition for shifting from the low-frequency winning gaming state to the high-frequency winning gaming state may be changed. For example, when a probable big win is won in the low-frequency winning gaming state, a lottery may be executed as to whether or not to enter the high-frequency winning gaming state after the end of the big win.

  In addition, for example, in addition to the normal and probability variable jackpot results, other jackpot results are set, and if the above other jackpot results result, whether or not to shift from the low-frequency winning gaming state to the high-frequency winning gaming state. A lottery may be performed.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won in the state of X1 in the first embodiment, a lottery for which of the high-frequency and low-frequency winning gaming states is to be performed after the jackpot ends is performed. It may be. That is, a lottery for determining whether to set the high-frequency support mode may be performed.

  (19) In the low-frequency winning gaming state, the system is made to shift to the high-frequency winning gaming state based on the fact that either one of the probable jackpot winning winnings or the normal winning winning prize is continuously generated. When paying attention to the remarkable effect that the player can be watched by the number of times, the configuration should be required, and when it is a normal big win than when it is a positive win big win in the high-frequency winning game state It is good also as a structure where is more likely to shift to the low-frequency winning game state.

  In addition, in the low-frequency winning gaming state, the player can continue to play the game when the upper-limit number is reached by adopting a configuration that shifts to the high-frequency winning gaming state based on the fact that the upper limit number of winnings for the probable big hit is reached. If you pay attention to the remarkable effect that will reduce the willingness of you, you can make one of these configurations essential, and it is usually a big win than when you win a big win in a high-frequency winning game state It is good also as a structure where it is easier to shift to the low-frequency winning gaming state in the case of becoming.

  (20) In the high-frequency winning game state, the player who is likely to win a promising big win wins the transition to the low-frequency winning game state more easily than the normal win-win winning state. When paying attention to the remarkable effect that the type of winning jackpot to be noticed can be differentiated, it is only necessary to make this configuration essential, and as a condition for transition from the low-frequency winning gaming state to the high-frequency winning gaming state, It is good also as a structure in which it is not set that the jackpot winning succession is continued several times.

  (21) In the first embodiment, the high-frequency winning gaming state and the low-frequency winning gaming state are set, the high-frequency support mode is set, and the large winning opening 32a is opened in the opening / closing execution mode. The high-frequency winning gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low-frequency winning gaming state in terms of a long period of time, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  For example, it is conceivable that the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened in the opening / closing execution mode is higher in the high-frequency winning gaming state than in the low-frequency winning gaming state.

  In addition, for example, in the high-frequency winning game state, the number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball is won in a winning opening (general winning opening 31, large winning opening 32a, each operating opening 33, 34) is larger. Things can be considered.

  In other words, it is sufficient that the high-frequency winning gaming state is relatively more advantageous to the player than the low-frequency winning gaming state, and the content is arbitrary.

  (22) In the first embodiment, in a high-frequency winning game state, a game that is paid out to a player in an open / close execution mode based on the jackpot winning regardless of whether the winning win or the regular winning jackpot is won. The expectation of the number of balls is the same (in any case, the big prize opening 32a is opened twice), but the game depends on the type of jackpot won in the high-frequency winning game state. The degree of expectation of the number of game balls to be paid out to the player may be different.

  For example, it is conceivable that the player who wins the normal jackpot win is more advantageous in terms of the number of game balls given to the player than the player who wins a promising jackpot in the high-frequency winning game state. In addition, when a normal jackpot is won in a high-frequency winning game state, and when a normal jackpot is won without becoming a promising big win, compared to when a normal jackpot is won after a promising big win It is possible to increase the number of game balls to be paid out to the player. In this case, the degree of expectation of the number of game balls to be paid out to the player can be changed by changing the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened. For example, in a high-frequency winning game state, when a normal jackpot is won without winning a promising jackpot, the jackpot 32a may be opened 15 times.

  (23) In each of the above embodiments, the big winning opening 32a is opened regardless of the gaming state in the case of winning the jackpot and the type of the jackpot result won, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. . That is, a plurality of big prize winning openings are provided, and the big winning prize opening to be opened may be varied depending on the type of the jackpot result that has been won. In this case, the number of game balls to be paid out may be varied according to the big winning opening where the game ball has won among a plurality of large winning holes. In addition, the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are provided as a plurality of big winning prize openings, and the first winning opening is determined based on the winning of the game ball in the first operating opening 33. The first big prize opening may be opened and the second big prize opening may be opened when a big win is won based on the winning of the game ball in the second operation port 34.

  (24) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 41 performs symbol setting on the basis of the fact that the data setting processing and variation start processing are executed by the main control device 81 and the variation command and type command are output. Although the variable display is started, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. That is, the symbol display may be started on the symbol display device 41 before the variation command and the type command are output. In this configuration, a signal for timing the voice lamp control device 82 to start symbol change display is output from the main control device 81 before the change command and type command are output. Is desirable.

  (25) In the above embodiment, up to four types of hold information are stored based on the winning of game balls to the respective operation ports 33 and 34. However, the number of hold information that can be stored is changed. Also good. That is, the number of hold information that can be stored may be three or less, or may be five or more. In the configuration in which the hold information is not stored, the variation display of the symbol is started based on the fact that the game ball has won the respective operation ports 33 and 34 in a situation where the variation display of the symbol is not performed on the symbol display device 41. What should I do? Further, the number of hold information that can be stored may be different depending on the winnings to the respective operation ports 33 and 34.

  (26) In each of the above embodiments, the display control device 212 is controlled by the sound lamp control device 82 based on the command output from the main control device 81. Instead, the main control device is used. The display control device 212 may be configured to control the sound lamp control device 82 based on the command output from 81. Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 are separately provided, the control devices 82 and 212 may be provided as a single sub-side control device. The functions of the sound lamp control device 82 or the display control device 212 may be integrated into the main control device 81, and the functions of both the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 are integrated into the main control device 81. It is good also as a structure.

  (27) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  (28) Non-ball-type gaming machines, for example, equipped with a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, start rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body that is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

  (29) If the characteristic configuration of the first and second embodiments described above and the configuration of the other embodiments described above have an effect that the degree of attention to the game can be improved satisfactorily, Any combination may be applied to each other.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.
The invention described in the following feature group is “ a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example , having a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. Then, for example, when a game ball passes through an operating port provided in the game area, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not a specific game state advantageous to the player such as a big hit state is generated, and the pattern changes When the big win lottery is won, a combination of specific pictures is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state. For example, the opening and closing of the variable pitching device provided in the game area is started, and a large amount of gaming balls are paid out based on the pitching into the variable pitching device. In the selection, the probability variation jackpot winning and the normal jackpot winning are set, and when the specific gaming state is finished, either the high probability state or the normal state is set according to the lottery result. This is set when the jackpot is won, and the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the normal state.By setting the high probability state, it is more predetermined than when the normal state is set Regarding the background art, “ Expectation of shifting to the specific gaming state within the period is high (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ” In the gaming machine as described above, the higher probability state than the normal state. Since the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high, it is considered that the player expects a high probability state to be set when the specific gaming state ends. The player in the hope Rukoto is considered to play a game. Invention For this reason, always the same lottery results and made it to the player is expected, there is a possibility that the game becomes as monotonous. "That Was made with a problem to be solved.

Feature A1. As the gaming state, an unfavorable gaming state (low frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous gaming state (high frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player are set. And
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player (a function for executing a game state transition process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) based on at least a predetermined condition established in the disadvantageous gaming state;
Based on the establishment of the transition condition including the establishment of the specific condition in the advantageous gaming state, disadvantageous side transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state (when the open / close execution mode ends in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) To execute the migration process)
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, a privilege is given to the player based on the fact that the specific condition is established in the disadvantageous gaming state. For this reason, it is considered that the player plays a game in a disadvantageous gaming state in expectation that a specific condition is satisfied. In the advantageous gaming state, the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state is made based on the fact that the transition condition including the specific condition is satisfied. Since the advantageous gaming state is relatively advantageous to the player, it is considered that the player plays the game in the hope that the advantageous gaming state has shifted to the advantageous gaming state. For this reason, in the advantageous gaming state, it is considered that the player plays a game in the expectation that the specific condition is not satisfied.

  That is, according to this feature, the establishment of the specific condition that is advantageous to the player in the disadvantaged gaming state is disadvantageous to the player in the advantageous gaming state. For this reason, it can suppress that a game monotonizes compared with the structure where a player plays a game in expectation that a specific condition is always satisfied.

Feature A2. Based on the establishment of a predetermined first grant condition, the player is given a first privilege, and on the basis of the fact that a predetermined second grant condition is established, the player is given the first privilege. Provided with a privilege granting means (a function for executing a game state transition process by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for granting a second privilege different from the bonus of
As the gaming state, an unfavorable gaming state (low frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous gaming state (high frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player are set. And
At least in the disadvantageous gaming state, it is more advantageous that the second privilege is given than the first privilege,
Further, on the basis of the fact that the transition condition including the provision of the second privilege is established in the advantageous gaming state, the disadvantageous side transition means (execution of opening / closing by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for transitioning the gaming state to the disadvantageous gaming state A gaming machine having a function of executing processing such as step S1101 to step S1104 and step S1108 of transition processing at the end of mode.

  According to the feature A2, the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state is made based on the fact that the transition condition including the provision of the second privilege is established in the advantageous gaming state. For this reason, in the advantageous gaming state, it is considered that the player plays a game in expectation that the first privilege is given rather than the second privilege. Further, in the disadvantageous gaming state, the privilege given to the player is greater when the second privilege is given than the first privilege. For this reason, in a disadvantageous gaming state, it is considered that the player plays a game with the expectation that the second privilege will be granted. In other words, it is possible to vary the privilege that the player expects to be granted in the disadvantageous gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous as compared with a configuration in which the same privilege is always expected to be given.

  It should be noted that high probability determination means (step S803 in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) and low probability determination means (of the main control device 81) that have a relatively high probability that the first provision condition and the second provision condition are satisfied. Step S802) in the MPU 202, and when the first grant condition is satisfied, the determination is performed by the high probability determination unit, and when the second grant condition is satisfied, the low probability is subsequently set. It is good also as a structure by which determination is performed by a determination means. In this case, it is advantageous that the second privilege is given because the determination by the high probability determination means is performed.

Feature A3. A launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a launch operation by a player;
A game entrance into which a game ball flows down and a game entrance into which the game ball can enter (first operation port 33, second operation port 34);
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the entrance,
Determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to the first provision condition or the second provision condition (performs a judgment process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Function)
With
The privilege granting unit gives the first privilege when the determination result by the determination unit corresponds to the first granting condition, and when the result corresponds to the second granting condition, The gaming machine according to Feature A2, wherein a second privilege is provided.

  According to the feature A3, the special information is acquired based on the game ball entering the entrance. Further, it is determined whether or not the acquired special information corresponds to the first grant condition or the second grant condition. In order to establish either the first grant condition or the second grant condition, it is considered that the player performs a launch operation. In this case, a game that causes a game ball to enter the entrance, and a game that checks whether the first grant condition and the second grant condition are satisfied when the game ball enters the entrance, There is. When the feature A2 is applied to this feature, the benefit that the player expects to be granted and granted depends on the advantageous game state and the disadvantageous game state. As a result, the player's attention to the game for confirming whether or not the first grant condition and the second grant condition are satisfied can be increased, and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  Feature A4. In the advantageous gaming state, the disadvantageous side shifting means is more easily shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state when the second privilege is granted than when the first privilege is granted. A gaming machine according to the feature A2 or A3.

  According to the feature A4, it is easier to shift from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state when the second privilege is granted than when the first privilege is granted. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the predominance over the case where the 2nd privilege when the 1st privilege in the advantageous gaming state is granted is given.

  Feature A5. The disadvantageous side shifting means shifts to the disadvantageous gaming state based on the fact that the first demotion condition is established after the first privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state, and the second privilege is granted The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the gaming machine is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state based on the fact that the second demoting condition that is more easily established than the first demoting condition is established.

  According to the feature A5, after the first privilege or the second privilege is granted, the game is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state based on the corresponding demotion condition being established. Further, the second demotion condition is more easily established than the first demotion condition. Thereby, even if the contents of the privilege when the first privilege and the second privilege are granted in the disadvantaged gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are not different, the person who is given the first privilege in the advantageous gaming state is better. It is advantageous to the player, and in the disadvantaged gaming state, it is possible to give the player an advantage when the second privilege is given.

Feature A6. A number-of-times identifying means (probability variation counter area 237) for identifying the number of times the second privilege has been granted without being given the first privilege;
Initialization means for initializing the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means when the first privilege is granted (step S907 in the gaming state transition processing of the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
With
The game according to Feature A5, wherein the second demotion condition does not hold until it is specified that the second privilege is given a predetermined number of times by the number specifying means. Machine.

  According to the feature A6, the second demotion condition can be established when the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times without being given the first privilege. For this reason, the player's expectation that the advantageous gaming state will continue when the second privilege is granted, as compared to the configuration in which the second demotion condition is satisfied when the second privilege is once granted. Can be maintained.

  According to this feature, the number of times that the second privilege is counted as being continuously granted is initialized by the first privilege being granted. Thereby, as a 2nd privilege is provided continuously, it becomes possible to raise a player's expectation to a 1st privilege being provided. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

Feature A7. A number-of-times identifying means (probability variation counter area 237) for identifying the number of times the second privilege has been granted without being given the first privilege;
Initialization means for initializing the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means when the first privilege is granted (step S907 in the gaming state transition processing of the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
With
The disadvantageous side shifting means determines that the disadvantageous gaming state from the advantageous gaming state is based on the fact that the second privilege is specified to be given a predetermined number of times by the number of times specifying means in the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A6, wherein the gaming machine is shifted to a state.

  According to the feature A7, in the advantageous gaming state, the first privilege is not granted and the second privilege is given to the disadvantaged gaming state based on a predetermined number of times. In other words, the game state shifts to the unfavorable game state based on the fact that the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times in the advantageous game state. Thereby, in the advantageous gaming state, even if the second privilege is given once, the player plays a game in the hope that the first privilege will be given after the second privilege is given. Conceivable. As a result, the game in which the advantageous gaming state continues without the transition from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state, compared to the configuration in which the advantageous gaming state transitions to the disadvantaged gaming state when the second privilege is given once. It becomes possible to maintain the expectation of the person.

  According to this feature, the number of times that the second privilege is counted as being continuously granted is initialized by the first privilege being granted. Thereby, as a 2nd privilege is provided continuously, it becomes possible to raise a player's expectation to a 1st privilege being provided. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

  Feature A8. The disadvantageous side shifting means is for shifting to a demoted opportunity gaming state (Z1 state) based on the second privilege being granted in the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A7, wherein when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the demotion opportunity gaming state is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state.

  According to the feature A8, the state shifts to the demoted opportunity gaming state based on the second privilege being granted in the advantageous gaming state. When a predetermined transition condition is established in the demoted opportunity gaming state, the demoted opportunity gaming state shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state. That is, when the second privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state can be shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state, the player plays the game in the hope that the first privilege will be granted instead of the second privilege, and the game is given in the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantaged gaming state. It is possible to vary the benefits expected by a person.

  If neither the first privilege nor the second privilege is granted in the demoted opportunity gaming state, the demoted opportunity gaming state is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state, and in the demoted opportunity gaming state, When either one of the bonuses or the second privilege is given, it may be configured to shift from the demoted opportunity gaming state to the advantageous gaming state.

Feature A9. A number-of-times identifying means (probability variation counter area 237) for identifying the number of times the second privilege has been granted without being given the first privilege;
Initialization means for initializing the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means when the first privilege is granted (step S907 in the gaming state transition processing of the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
With
The disadvantageous side shifting means shifts to the demotion opportunity gaming state when it is specified in the advantageous gaming state that the second privilege has been given a predetermined number of times by the number specifying means. The gaming machine according to Feature A8, characterized in that

  According to the feature A9, in the advantageous gaming state, when the second privilege is given a predetermined number of times without being given the first privilege, the demoted opportunity gaming state is entered. That is, when the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times in the advantageous gaming state, the demoted gaming state is entered. Thereby, in the advantageous gaming state, even if the second privilege is once granted, the player plays a game in the hope that the first privilege will be granted after the second privilege is granted. Conceivable. As a result, the advantageous gaming state continues without shifting from the advantageous gaming state to the unfavorable gaming state as compared to the configuration in which the advantageous gaming state transitions to the demoted trigger gaming state once the second privilege is granted. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation.

  According to this feature, the number of times that the second privilege is counted as being continuously granted is initialized by the first privilege being granted. Thereby, as a 2nd privilege is provided continuously, it becomes possible to raise a player's expectation to a 1st privilege being provided. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

Feature A10. A determination unit (a function for executing the determination process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for determining whether or not the first provision condition or the second provision condition is satisfied;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination means or by the determination means, the notification result corresponding to the determination result of the determination is displayed as one game round. Game time control means for controlling the symbol display device 41) (function to execute variation start processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81, function to execute variation start processing in the display control device 212),
With
The disadvantageous side shifting means is configured such that, after the second privilege is granted, the first privilege and the second privilege are not granted, and the predetermined number of games has passed. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A9, wherein the gaming machine is shifted to a disadvantaged gaming state.

  According to the feature A10, after the second privilege is granted, neither the first privilege nor the second privilege is granted, and the game state shifts to a disadvantaged game state when a predetermined number of games have elapsed. To do. Accordingly, if it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of games has elapsed after the second privilege is granted, it is possible to determine that it is time to shift to the disadvantaged gaming state.

Feature A11. The disadvantageous side shifting means passes a predetermined number of games without giving either the first privilege or the second privilege after the first privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state. In such a case, the advantageous gaming state is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state,
The number of games until the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state after the second privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state after the first privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the gaming machine is less than the number of games played.

  According to the feature A11, when the first privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state, the first privilege and the second privilege are not given after the first privilege is granted. When the number of games played has elapsed, the game state shifts from the advantageous game state to the disadvantaged game state. Further, in the advantageous gaming state, the number of games until the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state is greater when the first privilege is granted than when the second privilege is granted. In other words, when either the first privilege or the second privilege is granted, the player's advantage when each privilege is granted by changing the number of games until the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state is made. It is possible to vary the degree. Thereby, the player further expects that the first privilege is granted instead of the second privilege. As a result, it is possible to make the effect that the player expects to be given differently in the disadvantageous game state and the advantageous game state to be remarkable.

Feature A12. The disadvantageous side shifting means passes a predetermined number of games without giving either the first privilege or the second privilege after the first privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state. In such a case, the advantageous gaming state is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state,
Each of the predetermined number of games so that the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state is easier when the second privilege is given than when the first privilege is given in the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to feature A10 or A11, wherein a probability that the determination means determines that the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied is set.

  According to the feature A12, when the first privilege is granted in the advantageous gaming state, the first privilege and the second privilege are not granted after the first privilege is granted. When the number of games played has elapsed, the game state shifts from the advantageous game state to the disadvantaged game state. In addition, each predetermined number of games and determination means so that a transition to the disadvantaged gaming state is easier when the second privilege is given than when the first privilege is given in the advantageous gaming state. The probability that it is determined that the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied is set. Thereby, the predominance with respect to the case where the 2nd privilege in the case where the 1st privilege in the advantageous gaming state is provided can be ensured.

  Feature A13. When the second privilege is granted by the privilege granting means in the disadvantaged gaming state, the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state than when the first privilege is granted by the privilege granting means in the disadvantaged gaming state. It is characterized in that it is provided with an advantageous side shifting means (a function for executing processing such as step S1101 to step S1107 and step S1112 to step S1114 of the transition processing when the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 ends the opening / closing execution mode). The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A12.

  According to the feature A13, in the disadvantageous game state, it is easier to shift to the advantageous game state when the second privilege is given than when the first privilege is given. Thereby, in an unfavorable gaming state, it is advantageous for the player to be given the second privilege rather than the first privilege. Thereby, it is considered that the player plays a game in expectation that the second privilege is given rather than the first privilege so as to shift to the advantageous gaming state in the disadvantaged gaming state. As a result, it is possible to increase the effect of differentiating the benefits that the player expects to be given in the disadvantageous game state and the advantageous game state, and to increase the effect of suppressing the monotonization of the game.

  It should be noted that “when the second privilege is granted by the privilege granting unit in the disadvantaged gaming state, the advantageous game is more than when the first privilege is granted by the privilege granting unit in the disadvantaged gaming state. “Easy to shift to state” includes those that do not shift to the advantageous gaming state or hardly shift based on the provision of the first privilege.

Feature A14. A number-of-times identifying means (probability variation counter area 237) for identifying the number of times the second privilege has been granted without being given the first privilege;
Initialization means for initializing the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means when the first privilege is granted (step S907 in the gaming state transition processing of the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
With
The advantageous side shifting means shifts from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state based on the fact that the number of times of the second privilege is specified by the number of times specifying means. The gaming machine according to Feature A13, wherein

  According to the feature A14, the first privilege is not granted in the disadvantageous gaming state, and the advantageous gaming state is entered when the second privilege is given a predetermined number of times. That is, when the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times in the disadvantageous gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state. Thereby, when a 2nd privilege is provided in a disadvantageous game state, it is thought that a player plays a game paying attention to the number of times given continuously. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

Feature A15. Number of times specifying means (variation start processing by MPU 202 of main control device 81) for specifying that the number of times that the second privilege is given is a predetermined number without giving the first privilege. Step S805 of Step S1103) of transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode,
Initialization means for initializing the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means when the first privilege is granted (step S907 in the gaming state transition processing of the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
With
The privilege granting means does not grant the second privilege when the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means is specified.
The advantageous side shifting means is based on the fact that, in the disadvantageous gaming state, it is determined from the disadvantageous gaming state that the second privilege has been given a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to Feature A13 or A14, wherein the gaming machine is shifted to a gaming state.

  In an unfavorable gaming state, the player is more advantageous when the second privilege is granted than when the first privilege is granted. Thereby, it is thought that a player plays a game in expectation that a 2nd privilege will be provided rather than a 1st privilege. Further, the second privilege is not granted more than the predetermined number of times without being given the first privilege. That is, there is an upper limit on the number of times the second privilege is continuously granted without being given the first privilege. However, when the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times, the second privilege is not given after that, so that the player's attention to the game may be reduced.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, a transition to the advantageous gaming state is made based on the fact that the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times. It is considered that the advantageous gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantaged gaming state, and the player plays the game in the hope that the disadvantageous gaming state will shift to the advantageous gaming state. Even if the number of times has reached the above number by shifting to the advantageous gaming state based on the fact that the second privilege has been granted continuously for a predetermined number of times, the second privilege may not be granted. , It is possible to suppress the player's attention to the game from decreasing.

Feature A16. Number of times specifying means (variation start processing by MPU 202 of main control device 81) for specifying that the number of times that the second privilege is given is a predetermined number without giving the first privilege. Step S805 of Step S1103) of transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode,
Initialization means for initializing the number of times specified by the number-of-times specifying means when the first privilege is granted (step S907 in the gaming state transition processing of the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
With
The advantageous side shifting means shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state (the state of X1) based on the fact that the second privilege is specified to be given a predetermined number of times by the number specifying means, Any of the features A13 to A15, wherein when either the first privilege or the second privilege is given in the promotion opportunity gaming state, the promotion opportunity gaming state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature A16, the first privilege is not granted in the disadvantaged gaming state, and the state shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state based on the second privilege being given a predetermined number of times. And when either a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege are provided in a promotion opportunity game state, it transfers to an advantageous game state. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the grant result when a privilege is given, and it becomes possible to heighten the effect which suppresses a game becoming monotonous.

  Feature 17. The advantageous side transition means shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state (the state of X1) based on the fact that the first privilege has been granted in the disadvantageous gaming state, and the second privilege in the disadvantageous gaming state. Based on the granted, the transition is made to the same promotion opportunity gaming state as that transferred based on the grant of the first privilege, and in the promotion opportunity gaming state, the first The game according to any one of features A13 to A16, characterized in that when either one of the benefits or the second privilege is granted, the promotion opportunity gaming state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state. Machine.

  According to the feature A17, in the disadvantageous gaming state, the promotion opportunity gaming state is set based on the provision of the first privilege or the second privilege. Based on the fact that either the first privilege or the second privilege is granted in the promotion opportunity game state, the game state shifts to the advantageous game state. Moreover, by setting the same promotion opportunity game state based on the grant of each privilege, it is not necessary to set a plurality of types of opportunity game states for shifting to the advantageous game state.

  In addition, the 2nd privilege is given as composition which shifts to the advantageous gaming state more easily than the case where the 1st privilege is given, when the 2nd privilege is given, shifting to the same promotion opportunity gaming state It can be considered that a person who shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state based on the fact that one of the first privilege and the second privilege is more easily granted in the promotion opportunity game state.

  Feature A18. The advantageous side transition means changes to the promotion opportunity game state based on the fact that the second privilege is given rather than the frequency of transitioning to the promotion opportunity game state based on the fact that the first privilege is given. The gaming machine according to Feature A17, wherein the frequency of transition is higher.

  According to the feature A18, the frequency of shifting to the promotion opportunity gaming state is higher based on the grant of the second privilege than the frequency based on the grant of the first privilege. In other words, by changing the frequency of transition to the promotion opportunity state for transitioning to the advantageous gaming state, the advantage over the case where the first privilege is granted when the second privilege is granted in the disadvantaged gaming state is obtained. Can be secured.

Feature A19. A determination unit (a function for executing a determination process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for determining whether or not the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied;
The determination means includes a high probability determination means (step S803 in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) and a low probability determination means (main control) in which the probability that the first provision condition and the second provision condition are satisfied is relatively high. Step S802 in the MPU 202 of the apparatus 81 is further provided. Further, when the second privilege is granted, the determination is made by the high probability judging means, and when the first privilege is granted, the low The determination is performed by the probability determination means,
When the determination is made by the high probability determination means in the advantageous gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player to be given the first privilege than to give the second privilege, When the determination is made by the high probability determination means in the disadvantaged gaming state, the setting is made such that the player who is given the second privilege is more advantageous than the player who is given the first privilege. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A18, wherein:

  According to the feature A19, when the second privilege is granted, the determination is performed by the high probability determination unit thereafter, and when the first privilege is granted, the determination is performed by the low probability determination unit thereafter. .

  Here, even if the determination is made by either the high probability determination means or the low probability determination means, a gaming machine that is more advantageous to the player when the second privilege is given can be considered. In such a gaming machine, it is conceivable that the player plays a game with the expectation that the second privilege is always given, and the game becomes monotonous. On the other hand, when this feature is applied, if the determination is made by the high probability determination means, it is advantageous for the player to be given the first privilege in the advantageous gaming state, and the second in the disadvantaged gaming state. It is advantageous for the player to be given this privilege. Therefore, when the determination is made by the high probability determination means, the player plays a game in the disadvantaged gaming state in the hope that the second privilege will be given, and in the advantageous gaming state, the first privilege It is considered that the player plays a game in the hope that will be given. As a result, when the determination by the high probability determination means is performed, it is possible to vary the privilege expected by the player to be granted depending on whether the state is an advantageous gaming state or a disadvantaged gaming state It becomes.

Feature A20. A determination unit (a function for executing the determination process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for determining whether or not the first provision condition or the second provision condition is satisfied;
Variable entry means (electrically-operated object) provided in a game area where a game ball flows down and which can be switched between a first state in which the game ball flowing down is easy to enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter 34a)
Switching control means (electric support support processing by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for executing switching control for switching to the second state after setting the variable pitching means to the first state;
With
The determination means includes a high probability determination means (step S803 in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) and a low probability determination means (main control) in which the probability that the first provision condition and the second provision condition are satisfied is relatively high. Step S802) in the MPU 202 of the apparatus 81, and further, when the second privilege is granted, a determination is made by the high probability determination means after the grant of the second privilege, and the first Is determined by the low-probability determination means after the first privilege is granted,
The switching control means controls the variable pitching means so that the frequency of the advantageous gaming state becomes the first state is higher than at least the disadvantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A20, when the second privilege is granted, the determination is performed by the high probability determination unit thereafter, and when the first privilege is granted, the determination is performed by the low probability determination unit thereafter. . For this reason, in the unfavorable gaming state, the case where the second privilege is granted is advantageous to the player. Also, in the advantageous gaming state, the variable entry means is likely to be in the first state, which is advantageous, and since the advantageous gaming state shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state, the second privilege is given in the advantageous gaming state Is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, by providing a plurality of types of privileges to be given to the player, it is possible to vary the size of the privilege when given according to the gaming state.

  Feature A21. The advantageous gaming state is relatively advantageous over the disadvantaged gaming state by the size of the privilege when the first privilege and the second privilege are given in each gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A20, wherein:

  According to the feature A21, when the first privilege and the second privilege are each given, the privilege given is different, so that the relative advantage and disadvantage of the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantaged gaming state are determined. That is, it is possible to determine the transition opportunity between the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantageous gaming state and the relative relationship between the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantageous gaming state by granting the first privilege and the second privilege, respectively. .

  Each invention of the above-mentioned feature group A is effective for the following problems.

  For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operation port provided in a gaming area, a big hit lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player such as a big hit state is generated. The change display of the pattern is started. When the big win lottery is won, a combination of specific pictures and the like are finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state. With the transition to the specific gaming state, for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the gaming area is started, and a large amount of gaming balls are paid out based on the pitching into the variable pitching device.

  In addition, in the winning of the jackpot lottery, a probability variation jackpot winning and a normal jackpot winning are set, and when the specific gaming state is ended, either a high probability state or a normal state is set according to the lottery result. The high-probability state is set when a promising big hit is won, and the probability of winning a big win lottery is higher than in the normal state. By setting the high probability state, the degree of expectation for shifting to the specific gaming state within a predetermined period is higher than when the normal state is set.

  In gaming machines such as those described above, the high probability state has a higher probability of winning the jackpot lottery than the normal state, so the player expects that a high probability state will be set when the specific gaming state ends. It is thought to do. In other words, it is considered that the player plays a game in the hope that it will win a promising big hit. For this reason, the player expects that the same lottery result will always be obtained, and there is a possibility that the game will become monotonous.

  Moreover, you may apply what was limited in any one of the following characteristics B1-B10 and the following characteristics C1-C4 with respect to the structure of any one of the said characteristics A1-A21. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

Feature B1. Based on the establishment of a predetermined first grant condition, the player is given a first privilege, and on the basis of the establishment of a predetermined second grant condition, the player is given a second benefit. Provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (a function for executing a game state transition process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81)
As the gaming state, an unfavorable gaming state (low frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous gaming state (high frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player are set. And
Further, in the disadvantageous gaming state, the game is based on the fact that one of the first privilege and the second privilege is not granted and the other privilege is given a predetermined number of times. A gaming machine comprising transition means (a function for executing a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for shifting the state to the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the feature B1, in the disadvantageous gaming state, one of the first privilege and the second privilege is not given, and when the other privilege continues to be given, the game moves to the advantageous gaming state. Thus, it is considered that the player plays a game while paying attention to the kind of the granted privilege and paying attention to the number of times the privilege is continuously given. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

Feature B2. Based on the establishment of a predetermined first grant condition, the player is given a first privilege, and on the basis of the fact that a predetermined second grant condition is established, the player is given the first privilege. A privilege granting means (a function for executing a game state transition process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for granting a second privilege different from the bonus of
Number of times specifying means (variation start processing by MPU 202 of main control device 81) for specifying that the number of times that the second privilege is given is a predetermined number without giving the first privilege. Step S805 of Step S1103) of transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode,
With
Furthermore, as the gaming state, an unfavorable gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player are set,
The privilege granting means does not grant the second privilege when it is specified that the predetermined number of times is specified by the number-of-times specifying means at least in the disadvantaged gaming state,
In the disadvantageous gaming state, on the basis of the fact that the predetermined number of times is specified by the number of times specifying means, the advantage side shifting means (main control) for shifting from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state A gaming machine having a function of executing a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the device 81).

  According to the feature B2, the first privilege is not granted, and the second privilege is not continuously given more than the predetermined number of times. That is, an upper limit is set for the number of times the second privilege is continuously granted. However, when the number of times the second privilege is continuously granted has reached the upper limit, the second privilege is not given thereafter, and the game may become monotonous. In particular, the person who is given the second benefit is granted a larger second benefit when the given upper limit is reached when the given privilege is larger than when the first privilege is given. Therefore, it is possible that the player's willingness to continue playing is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, the first privilege is not granted, and the game proceeds to the advantageous gaming state based on the second privilege being given a predetermined number of times. In other words, the advantageous game state is entered based on the fact that the number of times the second privilege has been continuously given has reached the upper limit. As a result, it becomes possible to vary the grant result when the number of times the second privilege is continuously given reaches the upper limit, and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous. Furthermore, even if the person who has been given the second privilege has a larger benefit than the case where the first privilege is given, even if the above upper limit is reached and the second privilege is not given, the advantageous gaming state By shifting to, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game.

  At least in the disadvantaged gaming state, the privilege given to the player may be greater when the second privilege is given than when the first privilege is given. In this case, since the upper limit is set for the number of times the second privilege is continuously granted, when the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times, the second privilege is given thereafter. The player's attention to the game may be reduced. On the other hand, according to this feature, a transition to the advantageous gaming state is made based on the fact that the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times. It is considered that the advantageous gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantaged gaming state, and that the player is playing a game in the hope of shifting from the disadvantaged gaming state to the advantageous gaming state. By shifting to the advantageous gaming state based on the fact that the second privilege is continuously given a predetermined number of times, even if the second privilege is not given, the player's attention to the game decreases. This can be suppressed.

Feature B3. A launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a launch operation by a player;
A game entrance into which a game ball flows down and a game entrance into which the game ball can enter (first operation port 33, second operation port 34);
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the entrance,
Determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to the first provision condition or the second provision condition (performs a judgment process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Function)
With
The privilege granting unit gives the first privilege when the result of the determination by the determination unit corresponds to the first grant condition, and when the result corresponds to the second grant condition, A gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, characterized in that a second privilege is given.

  According to the feature B3, the special information is acquired based on the game ball entering the entrance. Further, it is determined whether or not the acquired special information corresponds to the first grant condition or the second grant condition. In order to establish either the first grant condition or the second grant condition, it is considered that the player performs a launch operation. In this case, a game that causes a game ball to enter the entrance, and a game that checks whether the first grant condition and the second grant condition are satisfied when the game ball enters the entrance, There is. When the feature B1 or B2 is applied to this feature, the player pays attention to the type of privilege to be given and the number of times the privilege has been given continuously. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  Feature B4. The advantageous side transition means shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state (the state of X1) based on the provision of the second privilege in the disadvantageous gaming state, and the transition predetermined in the promotion opportunity gaming state The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein when the condition is satisfied, the promotion opportunity gaming state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the feature B4, in the unfavorable gaming state, the state shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state based on the provision of the second privilege. Then, the transition to the advantageous gaming state is made when a predetermined transition condition is established in the promotion opportunity gaming state. By shifting to the promotion opportunity state based on the grant of the second privilege, the superiority over the case where the first privilege is granted when the second privilege in the disadvantaged gaming state is granted can be secured. .

  In addition, it is good also as "when either one of the said 1st privilege and the said 2nd privilege is provided" "when the predetermined transition conditions are satisfied".

  Feature B5. The advantageous side transition means shifts to the promotion opportunity gaming state (the state of X1) based on the fact that the first privilege has been granted in the disadvantageous gaming state, and the second privilege in the disadvantageous gaming state. Transition to the same promotion opportunity gaming state as that transferred based on the grant of the first privilege based on the grant, and further predetermined in the promotion trigger gaming state The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein when the transition condition is satisfied, the promotion opportunity gaming state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the feature B5, in the disadvantageous gaming state, the promotion opportunity gaming state is set based on the provision of the first privilege or the second privilege. Based on the fact that either the first privilege or the second privilege is granted in the promotion opportunity game state, the game state shifts to the advantageous game state. Moreover, by setting the same promotion opportunity game state based on the grant of each privilege, it is not necessary to set a plurality of types of opportunity game states for shifting to the advantageous game state.

  In addition, it is good also considering "when either the said 1st privilege and the said 2nd privilege are provided" as "when the predetermined transition conditions are satisfied".

Feature B6. A determination unit (a function for executing the determination process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for determining whether or not the first provision condition or the second provision condition is satisfied;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination means or by the determination means, the notification result corresponding to the determination result of the determination is displayed as one game round. Game time control means for controlling the symbol display device 41) (function to execute variation start processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81, function to execute variation start processing in the display control device 212),
With
The advantageous side transition means, when transitioning to the promotion opportunity gaming state, when the predetermined number of games has elapsed without satisfying the predetermined transition condition, from the promotion opportunity gaming state The gaming machine according to Feature B4 or B5, wherein the gaming machine is shifted to a disadvantageous gaming state.

  According to the feature B6, after the transition to the promotion opportunity gaming state, the transition from the promotion opportunity gaming state to the unfavorable gaming state occurs when a predetermined number of games have elapsed without satisfying a predetermined transition condition. . Thereby, if it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of games have elapsed in the promotion opportunity game state, it can be determined that it is time to shift from the promotion opportunity game state to the disadvantaged game state.

  Feature B7. The advantageous side transition means shifts to the advantageous gaming state based on the first predetermined number of times given without the second privilege being given, and the first privilege is given. Any one of the characteristics B1 to B6, wherein the second privilege is transferred to the advantageous gaming state based on the second predetermined number of times different from the first predetermined number of times without being granted. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature B7, when the other privilege is given a predetermined number of times without being given one privilege, the game state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state. In addition, the number of times given before shifting to the advantageous gaming state is different between the first privilege and the second privilege. Thereby, it becomes possible to differ the expectation degree which transfers to an advantageous game state by the case where a 1st privilege is provided and the case where a 2nd privilege is provided.

Feature B8. At least in the disadvantaged gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player to be given the second privilege than when the first privilege is given,
The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein the first predetermined number of times is less than the second predetermined number of times.

  According to the feature B8, in the disadvantageous gaming state, the second privilege is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege. For this reason, when the 1st privilege is provided compared with the case where the 2nd privilege is provided, there is a possibility that a player's willingness to continue a game may not increase. On the other hand, according to this feature, if the first privilege is given by reducing the first predetermined number of times less than the second predetermined number of times, if the first privilege is given fewer times, the advantageous game It is possible for the player to consider that the state is to be changed, and to increase the player's willingness to continue the game.

Feature B9. A determination unit (a function for executing the determination process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for determining whether or not the first provision condition or the second provision condition is satisfied;
Variable entry means (electrically-operated object) provided in a game area where a game ball flows down and which can be switched between a first state in which the game ball flowing down is easy to enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter 34a)
Switching control means (electric support support processing by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for executing switching control for switching to the second state after setting the variable pitching means to the first state;
With
The determination means includes a high probability determination means (step S803 in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) and a low probability determination means (main control) in which the probability that the first provision condition and the second provision condition are satisfied is relatively high. Step S802) in the MPU 202 of the apparatus 81, and further, when the second privilege is granted, a determination is made by the high probability determination means after the grant of the second privilege, and the first Is determined by the low-probability determination means after the first privilege is granted,
The switching control means controls the variable pitching means so that the frequency of the advantageous gaming state becomes the first state is higher than at least the disadvantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature B9, when the second privilege is granted, the determination is performed by the high probability determination unit thereafter, and when the first privilege is granted, the determination is performed by the low probability determination unit thereafter. . For this reason, in the unfavorable gaming state, the case where the second privilege is granted is advantageous to the player. Also, in the advantageous gaming state, the variable entry means is likely to be in the first state, which is advantageous, and since the advantageous gaming state shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state, the second privilege is given in the advantageous gaming state Is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, by providing a plurality of types of privileges to be given to the player, it is possible to vary the size of the privilege when given according to the gaming state.

  Feature B10. The advantageous gaming state is relatively advantageous over the disadvantaged gaming state by the size of the privilege when the first privilege and the second privilege are given in each gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, wherein:

  According to the feature B10, when the first privilege and the second privilege are respectively given, the privilege given is different, whereby the relative advantageous disadvantage of the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantageous gaming state is determined. That is, it is possible to determine the transition opportunity between the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantageous gaming state and the relative relationship between the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantageous gaming state by granting the first privilege and the second privilege, respectively. .

  Each invention of the above-mentioned feature B group is effective for the following problems.

  For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operation port provided in a gaming area, a big hit lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player such as a big hit state is generated. The change display of the pattern is started. When the big win lottery is won, a combination of specific pictures and the like are finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state. With the transition to the specific gaming state, for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the gaming area is started, and a large amount of gaming balls are paid out based on the pitching into the variable pitching device.

  However, the player pays attention only to whether or not the game ball passes through the operation port in order to make a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and to whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state. The game may become monotonous.

  Moreover, you may apply the structure limited in any one of the said characteristics A1-A21 and the following characteristics C1-C4 with respect to the structure of any one of the said characteristics B1-B10. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

Feature C1. As the gaming state, an unfavorable gaming state (low frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous gaming state (high frequency winning gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player are set. And
In the unfavorable gaming state, at least one condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied is set as an advantageous side transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the advantageous gaming state (transition at the end of the opening / closing execution mode by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Processing step S1101 to step S1103, step S1109 to step S1111, etc.)
In the advantageous gaming state, the disadvantageous transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state with the establishment of the specific condition as at least one condition (a step in the transition process when the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 ends the opening / closing execution mode S1101 to step S1104, step S1108, etc.)
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature C1, a relatively disadvantageous gaming state and a relatively advantageous advantageous gaming state are set. Further, in the disadvantageous gaming state, the establishment of the specific condition is shifted to the advantageous gaming state as at least one condition, and in the advantageous gaming state, the establishment of the specific condition is shifted to the disadvantaged gaming state as the at least one condition. Thereby, it is expected that the specific condition is satisfied in the disadvantageous game state, and the player plays the game with the expectation that the specific condition is not satisfied in the advantageous game state. As a result, it is possible to provide a case where the specific condition is expected to be satisfied depending on the gaming state, and a case where the specific condition is not expected to be satisfied. In comparison, the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  Feature C2. The condition for shifting from the disadvantaged gaming state to the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous side shifting means is different from the condition for shifting from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state by the disadvantageous shifting means. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, which is characterized.

  According to the feature C2, the condition for shifting from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state and the condition for shifting from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantageous gaming state are different. Thus, the player expects that the condition for shifting to the advantageous gaming state is satisfied in the disadvantaged gaming state, and the player does not satisfy the condition for shifting from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state in the advantageous gaming state. Expect. As a result, it is possible to vary the specific condition that the player pays attention to whether or not the disadvantageous gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are satisfied, and a configuration that always pays attention to whether or not one specific condition is satisfied. Compared to, the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

Feature C3. The advantageous side transition means is configured to shift to the promotion opportunity gaming state (the state of X1) based on the establishment of the specific condition in the disadvantageous gaming state, and a transition predetermined in the promotion opportunity gaming state Transition to the advantageous gaming state based on the establishment of a condition,
The disadvantageous side shifting means shifts to a demoting opportunity gaming state (Y1 state, Z1 state) based on the establishment of the specific condition in the advantageous gaming state, and in advance in the demoting trigger gaming state Transition to the advantageous gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition,
The feature C1 or C2 is characterized in that the number of gaming state types set as the promotion opportunity gaming state is different from the number of gaming state types set as the downgrade trigger gaming state. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature C3, the number of types of gaming state set as the promotion opportunity gaming state is different from the number of types of gaming state set as the downgrade opportunity gaming state. In other words, a plurality of types of at least one of the promotion opportunity game state and the downgrade opportunity game state are set. Thereby, compared with the structure in which only one game state is set for each of the promotion opportunity game state and the downgrade opportunity game state, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game.

  Feature C4. The gaming machine according to Feature C3, wherein the number of types of gaming states set as the demotion opportunity gaming state is greater than the number of gaming state types set as the promotion timing gaming state.

  According to the feature C4, there are more types of demoted opportunity game states than types of promoted opportunity game states. That is, it is possible to prevent the transition opportunity for shifting from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state from becoming monotonous. In particular, if the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied is different in each of the plurality of demoted trigger game states, the transition to the demoted trigger game state is expected to make the transition to one where the specific condition is likely to be satisfied. The player plays a game, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the player's game when the player enters the demoted opportunity game state.

  The configuration limited by any one of the features A1 to A21 and the features B1 to B10 may be applied to any one of the features C1 to C4. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 33 ... 1st operation port as a 1st start entrance part, 34 ... 2nd operation port as a 2nd start entrance part, 35a, 35b ... 1st, 2nd through gate, 41 ... Picture Symbol display device as display means, 53... Game ball launching mechanism as launch means, 81... Main controller, 202... MPU, 203.

Claims (1)

Based on the result of the lottery executed based on the entrance to the starting pitching portion provided in the game area being the first result, the player is given a first privilege, and the result of the lottery is In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a player a second privilege different from the first privilege based on a second result different from the first result .
A first game condition as a gaming state, is set and the second game condition advantageous for relatively player than the first game condition,
It is more advantageous that the second privilege is given than the first privilege at least in the first gaming state,
Variable means capable of switching between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the starting entrance part and a non-guidance state without performing the guidance,
Switching control means for switching the variable means between the guide state and the non-guide state;
With
As a switching mode by the switching control means, a first mode and a second mode that is more difficult to enter than the first mode are provided,
The switching control means changes the switching mode to the second mode when a lottery based on entering the starting ball entering part is executed a predetermined number of times in a situation where the switching mode is the first mode. Means to return to
In the first gaming state, the switching mode by the switching control means is changed based on the fact that the number of times of granting the first privilege without giving the second privilege becomes the first number of times of grant. Means for setting a first predetermined number of times as one aspect and the predetermined number of times;
In the second gaming state, the switching mode by the switching control means is based on the fact that the number of times of granting the second privilege without giving the first privilege becomes the second number of times of grant. Means for setting the second predetermined number of times as the first mode and the predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times;
Gaming machine, characterized in that it comprises.

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