JP6283899B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

  When a game ball enters the start opening, the identification information is variably displayed, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a gaming machine that performs an open game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter is known. It has been. Among such gaming machines, there are those that give a privilege to a player when a gaming ball that has entered a variable entrance during an open game passes a specific area. For example, when a game ball passes a specific area during a specific round game (open game) of a jackpot game, there is a game that sets a high probability state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game ends.

  Furthermore, in recent years, it has become common to vary the possibility of a game ball passing through a specific area during an open game depending on the mode of open game (for example, a mode of round game). In other words, by reducing the opening time of the variable entrance, the possibility of the game ball passing through a specific area is reduced, or by increasing the opening time of the variable entrance, the possibility is increased. (Patent Document 1). Of course, in such a gaming machine, the possibility that a privilege will be given between open games with different opening times of the variable entrance is different, and as a result, there is a difference between these open games (for players) Value difference).

JP 2016-36466 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, even during an open game where the opening time of the variable entrance is short, the game ball enters the variable entrance and passes through a specific area, and a privilege is given to the player. May be. In such a case, a bonus is given to the player regardless of whether the opening time of the variable entrance is short or long, and as a result, the difference between these open games is diluted. There was a problem that.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems. In a gaming machine in which a privilege is given to a player when a game ball passes a specific area during an open game, the game between open games as described above is provided. The aim is to suppress the dilution of the differences and thus to clarify these differences.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information;
When the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, an open game execution means capable of executing an open game in which the variable entrance is in a state where it can enter,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a game ball that has entered the variable entrance during the open game passes a specific area;
A first passage that communicates from the variable entrance to the specific area, and allows game balls that have entered the variable entrance to flow down;
A second passage into which a game ball branching downward from a middle portion of the first passage and flowing down the first passage can enter;
A staying state in which the flow of the game ball that has entered the second passage is stopped and the game ball is retained in the second passage, and a game ball that has entered the second passage is not retained in the second passage. A residence means that can be changed to a residence state;
With
When a prescribed number of game balls are not retained in the second passage by the staying means, the game balls that have entered the variable entrance enter the second passage from the first passage,
When the prescribed number of game balls are retained in the second passage by the staying means, the game balls that have entered the variable entry port flow down along the first passage and the prescribed number of games. Passing the specific area via the upper part of the sphere ,
In the period after the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state in the open game, the staying means is more than a time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. For a long time, it is in the staying state, and then the non-staying state,
The open game execution means is
In the period in which the staying means is in the staying state, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter for a first time that is less than the time in which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. And the first open game
During a period in which the staying means is in the staying state, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter for a second time that is longer than the time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. A second open game,
Can be executed .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to clarify a difference between open games with different opening times of variable entrances (a difference in value for a player).

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing aspect of the game in the "low probability non-electric support state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing aspect of the game in the "low probability and electric support state" and "high probability and electric support state" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command etc. of CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd big winning opening unit 33 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the rolling aspect of the game ball in the 2nd big winning opening unit 33 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation timing of the suppressing member 39 of this Example, and the 2nd big winning opening 35. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. FIG.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine front is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left”.

The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. "V Long" and "V Short" jackpot game modes:
E-1. Configuration of the second grand prize opening unit 33:
E-2. Operation timing of the restraining member 39 and the second grand prize opening 35:
F. Variations:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-2. Modification 2:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a synthetic resin transparent plate 4b is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6a is provided at the upper left and right of the window 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (lower front of the main body frame described later). The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls lent out through a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotating shaft of the launching handle 9 is connected to the launching device unit mounted on the back side of the launching handle 9, and a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7 is supplied to the launching device unit. When the player rotates the launching handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit, the launching motor built in the launching device unit rotates, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

  Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the direction button 10c is provided in the edge part of the top plate part 7, and the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed. .

  An inner frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame. (Left side in FIG. 1) is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island facility. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and the game board 20 is exposed when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame. It becomes a state.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 and is released to the game area 21, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

  A central device 40 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. The detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later.

  Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 24, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 can be detected.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and a game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided for detecting the passage of. Also, below the normal symbol operation gate 27, a second start port 25 is provided which is a ball entrance (start port) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 includes an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright, so that a game ball cannot enter ( Alternatively, it can be changed between a closed state in which it is difficult to enter) and an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start opening 24 in the game area 21, a first big winning opening 28 that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first grand prize winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and closed so that a game ball cannot enter. The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 29 is rotated forward of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first grand prize winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first grand prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first big prize opening 28, and a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 28 can be detected.

  In addition, a second big prize opening unit 33 is provided below the second start opening 25 in the game area 21 (lower right corner of the game area 21) and protrudes forward (player side) from the game board 20 surface. Yes. The upper surface of the second big prize opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (the pachinko machine 1 center side). In the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball), a second big prize opening 35 (“variable ball entrance” in the present invention) is provided. The second big prize opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can slide (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. ) And a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and an open state in which the open / close door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter (the “enterable state” in the present invention). It can change. A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 37 or the non-specific opening 38 through a passage provided inside the second big winning opening unit 33. Further, a deterring member 39 capable of deterring passage of the game ball to the non-specific port 38 side is provided above the non-specific port 38.

  Since at least a part of the front wall of the second big prize opening unit 33 is formed of a transparent plate (because it has light transmittance), the player can pass through the front wall of the second big prize opening unit 33, It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 35 is guided to the specific port 37 or the non-specific port 38. A second big prize opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big prize opening 35, and a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 can be detected. Further, a specific port sensor 37s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific port 37, and a game ball that has entered the specific port 37 can be detected. Further, a non-specific mouth sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the non-specific port 38, and a game ball that has entered the non-specific port 38 can be detected. The second grand prize opening unit 33 will be described later in “E. This will be described in detail in the “V Long” and “V Short” jackpot game modes ”column.

  Around each gaming device described above, there are provided a general entrance 30 through which a game ball can enter, a windmill wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). Yes. In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the first big winning port 28, the second big winning port 35, and the general winning ball described above. The game balls that have not entered any of the mouths 30 are discharged from the out mouth 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

  A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second start opening 25, the first big prize opening 28, and the second big prize opening 35 flow down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball can enter (or can pass). Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball to flow down an area is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and a game ball enters the second start port 25. In this case, four game balls are paid out to the player. When a game ball enters the general entrance 30, the five game balls are paid out to the player. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 28 or the second big prize opening 35, thirteen game balls are paid out to the player.

  On the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display part 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window part 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control of the game, and the control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. The image / sound control board 230 that controls the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of the game ball, and the game ball It is composed of a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data during program execution, and various peripheral LSIs such as input / output circuits are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, a first grand prize port sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize port 28, and a second grand prize port 35 that have entered the ball. A second big prize opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a specific mouth sensor 37s for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific port 37, a non-specific mouth sensor 38s for detecting a game ball that has entered the non-specific port 38, etc. It is connected. When a detection signal of a game ball is input from these sensors or the like, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input, to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, Transmission is performed toward the launch control board 260 and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a second start port for opening / closing the open / close door 26 provided in the second start port 25 (for opening and closing the second start port 25). A first big prize opening solenoid 28m (for opening and closing the first big prize opening 28) for causing the solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the first big prize opening 28 to open and close. , A second big prize opening solenoid 35m (for making the second big prize opening 35 open or closed) for opening / closing the opening / closing door 36 provided in the second big prize opening 35, a restraining member A restraining member solenoid 39m, a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected to cause 39 to perform an action of restraining the passage of the game ball. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 26m, the first big prize opening solenoid 28m, the second big prize opening solenoid 35m, the suppression member solenoid 39m, and the segment display unit 50. Control of these operations is performed.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the command and performs effects according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5 a, right side lamp 5 b, left side lamp 5 c (hereinafter “ By transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c ", an effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the player via the effect operation board 228 on the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter also referred to as “effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”). Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out sound data corresponding to the command from the sound ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a and 6b”) via the amplifier board 224.

  Connected to the payout control board 240 are a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate part 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command for instructing payout of a game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

  In addition, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching a game ball or a player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262, thereby playing the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the launch device unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. Fired. Since the strength at which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left-handed), or the right region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is displayed. A game ball can be fired (right-handed) to flow down.

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. When the left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the game ball thus entered is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special figure”) is variably displayed based on the result of the special figure determination, and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. When the game ball that has been hit to the right enters the second start opening 25, and the game ball that has entered is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special figure”) is variably displayed on the basis of the result of the special figure hit determination, and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the lighted LED among the nine LEDs on each display unit. It is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 200 types of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of off symbol (out of symbol symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one type of off symbol (out symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit.

  When the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the first special figure”) is “big hit”, the first special figure When the figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big hit symbols 101 to 300 and the result of the special symbol hit determination for the first special figure is “out”, the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the off symbol 101. In addition, if the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the second special figure”) is “big hit”, 2 special figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big winning symbols 401 to 600, and when the result of the special symbol hit determination for the second special figure is “displaced”, the second special figure is stopped and displayed in the dismissed symbol 401. .

  When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, a predetermined period of time elapses when the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the stopped symbol. The display is maintained until it is done (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”). In the following, the game from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until it is fixedly displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

<Reservation of special design>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, as described above, the special figure determination and the fluctuation display for the first special figure are performed. Rather than being performed immediately after entering the starting port 24, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, determination per special figure and fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the first special figure hold display section 53. This indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 0, and lighting one LED indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the two LEDs are turned on. It indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the first Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start opening 25, as described above, the special figure determination and the fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. Is not performed immediately after entering the second starting port 25, but the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. Then, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure determination or the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the second special figure hold display section 54. By indicating that the number of second special figure hold is zero, turning on one LED indicates that the number of second special figure hold is one, and turning on two LEDs It indicates that the number of second special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of second special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the second Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored during the display of any special symbol change, during the final display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game. Even if it is done, the judgment per special figure and the change display related to these holdings are not performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the first figure special determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold stored first. When the second special figure hold is stored, whether or not the second special figure hold is stored, whether the first special figure hold is stored or not is determined. Displays special figure variation. That is, the second special figure is variably displayed in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function).

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the gaming state, “a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination per special figure” and “a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25”. And are set as appropriate. Among these, “the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure determination” is set to the “low probability state” or the “high probability state”. The “low probability state” is a state where the probability of being judged as a big hit in the judgment per special figure is low (a probability of about 1/400), and the “high probability state” is judged as a big hit in the special figure judgment. The probability is high (the probability is about 1/100).

  Further, the “game state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 25” is set to “non-electric support state” or “electric support state”. The “non-electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a low frequency, and the “electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a high frequency. It is. In this way, in the “non-electric support state”, the game ball is easier to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 25, and in the “electric support state”, the game ball is more in the second start port 24 than in the first start port 24. A game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. For this reason, in the “non-electric support state”, the player can make a left-hand strike (to aim at entering the first starting port 24), and in the “electric support state”, the player can make a right-hand strike. It can be performed (to aim at entering the second starting port 25).

  The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handing is performed. During the electric support state, the game ball enters the second start opening 25 frequently, and the second start opening 25 can enter a right-handed game ball. Is beneficial to the player. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is prompted to make a right turn by turning on two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any one of the big winning symbols, the big winning game in which the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are opened is performed a plurality of times. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, the right hit is performed during the big hit game. Become.

  FIG. 5 shows the types of jackpot games that can be executed in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, at least one of “number of round games” and “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific mouth 37” in one big hit game is determined depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Different. In FIG. 5, “2R” indicates that two round games are performed, “4R” indicates that four round games are performed, “6R” indicates six times, and “16R” indicates that sixteen round games are performed. Yes. “V long” indicates that the game ball is easy to enter the specific port 37, and “V short” indicates that the game ball is difficult to enter the specific port 37. Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the last round game in the big hit game. When the player enters the ball, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to “high probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ high probability / electric support state ”)”. This “high probability / electric support state” is continued until the next big hit game is started. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “V long” shown in FIG. In a jackpot game marked with “” (hereinafter also referred to as “V long” jackpot game), the game ball enters the specific port 37 in most cases. On the other hand, in the jackpot game with “V short” shown in FIG. 5 (hereinafter also referred to as “V short” jackpot game), the game ball does not enter the specific port 37 in most cases. ing. In other words, when a “V long” jackpot game is played, the “high probability / electric support state” is set in most cases after the jackpot game ends, and a “V short” jackpot game is played. In most cases, the “high probability / electric support state” is not set after the jackpot game is ended, and the “low probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ low probability / electric support state ”)” is set. . The “low probability / electric support state” is continued until the symbol variation game of any number of times of 20, 40, or 100 is performed unless a big hit game is performed on the way. “Low probability / non-power support state” is set. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a “V long” jackpot game is performed, a “high probability / electric support state” is set, and a “V short” jackpot game is performed. In this case, “low probability / electric support state” is set. Therefore, the “V long” jackpot game is a more advantageous (valued) jackpot game than the “V short” jackpot game.

  If the “V long” big hit game is played but the game ball does not enter the specific port 37, the “low probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game ends. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 100 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 101 to 120 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol) (16% probability), “16RV long” jackpot game, that is, 16 round games are played, and in most cases a “high probability / electric support state” is set . In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 121 to 160 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol with a probability of 20%), the “12RV long” jackpot game, , 12 round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which the “high probability / electric support state” is set is played. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 161-200 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 20% probability), that is, the “6RV long” jackpot game, Six round games are played, and a big hit game in which “high probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played.

  In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 201-260 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 30% probability), that is, the “12RV long” jackpot game, , 12 round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which the “low probability / electric support state” is set. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 100 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 261 to 300 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol with a probability of 20%), the “6RV short” jackpot game, that is, , Six round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which the “low probability / electric support state” is set. The “low probability / electric support state” in this case is also continued until the symbol variation game is performed 100 times if the big hit game is not performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “high probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game with a probability of almost 50%. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 440 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 20% probability). The “16RV long” jackpot game, that is, 16 round games are played, and in most cases, the “high probability / electric support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 441 to 500 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a probability of 30%), the big hit game of “4RV long”, that is, Four round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which a “high probability / electric support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 501 to 560 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a probability of 30%), the big hit game of “2RV long”, that is, Two round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which a “high probability / electric support state” is set.

  In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 561 to 580 (when the second special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 10%), the “2RV short A” jackpot game, That is, two round games are played, and a big hit game in which “low probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 100 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 581 to 590 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 5% probability), the big hit game of “2RV short B”, That is, two round games are played, and a big hit game in which “low probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 40 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 591-600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 5% probability), the big hit game of “2RV short C”, That is, two round games are played, and a big hit game in which “low probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played. In this case, if the big hit game is not performed, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 20 symbol variation games are performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “high probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game with an almost 80% probability. .

  During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the round display unit 55, and in the round display unit 55, the number of round games can be increased by lighting the left LED of the three LEDs. Shows that two big hit games are being executed, turns on the inside LED, indicates that the number of round games is being executed four times, and turns on the right LED to turn round games Indicates that the jackpot game of 6 times is being executed, and lighting the left and right LEDs indicates that the number of round games is being executed of 12 times, indicating that all three LEDs are lit. This indicates that a big hit game with 16 round games is being executed.

<Normal symbol variation display, games per regular symbol, normal symbol hold>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can pass a right-handed game ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (determination random number per common figure described later) is acquired, and the determination random number is used as the determination random number. Based on the normal map, it is determined whether or not the map is normal. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the general-purpose display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by switching one of the two LEDs to be lit in the normal diagram display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed when a predetermined one of the two LEDs is lit. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols, that is, a symbol per symbol in which the left LED is lit out of two LEDs and an off-normal symbol symbol in which the right LED is lit are stopped. It can be displayed. When the result of the per-common symbol judgment is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per ordinary symbol, and when the result of per-general judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-standard symbol. Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per symbol, a game per symbol that is closed after the second start port 25 is in the open state is performed.

  The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by changing the mode for determining the normal figure, the mode for displaying the variation of the normal symbol, and the mode of the game for the normal figure. In other words, the probability of being determined to be per base map in the per-base determination is 1/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of normal symbols, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms is selected equally). In addition, as a game per game, a game per game where the second start port 25 is opened for a short time (16 ms × 1 time) in the non-electric support state is performed. A game per game is performed in which the start port 25 is opened for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency at which the second start opening 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened is increased, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also increased.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, and in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off so that the normal state is displayed. Indicates that the number of holds is 0, turns on one of the two LEDs, indicates that the number of hold is 1, and turns on two LEDs Indicates that the number of holds is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of pending orders is three, and blinks two LEDs, the number of pending orders is four Indicates that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, or the game per regular symbol, it is the first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
Processing for performing the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the game as described above. Processing for performing such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

  For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) is performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in synchronism with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started on the effect display device 41. To do. Thereafter, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variety of manners until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (the special symbol stop display). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols.

  FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (first display) that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “zolo eyes”). Stop). In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is out of place and is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are not the same symbol combination (excluding special eyes, hereinafter "separated eyes") (Also called). The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have display contents. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed when the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays the variation display of the identification symbol (the symbol variation effect) ). In this way, the effect performed in a state where the identification symbols excluding one identification symbol among a plurality of identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the one identification symbol is variably displayed. It is called “reach production”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

  Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for indicating the first special figure hold number, and a second hold display area 41e for indicating the second special figure hold number, Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number (the smaller circular pattern in the figure) is displayed in the first reserved display area 41d by the same number as the number of the reserved figure (small circular pattern in the figure). The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure reservation number (upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second hold display area 41e to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

<Main game modes>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is progressed mainly in the following manner. During the “low probability / non-electric support state”, even if a game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second start opening 25 is less frequently opened. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Accordingly, during the “low probability / non-electric support state”, as shown in FIG. 7, by performing “left-handed”, a game aiming to enter the first starting port 24 (hereinafter referred to as “the first special figure subject”). This is also called “games”. When a game ball enters the first start port 24 by performing “left-handed” (ev. 1), a variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev. 2). In the judgment per special figure in the “low probability / non-electric support state”, it is judged as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/400. Therefore, in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol. (Ev. 3). While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the first special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 4), A big hit game is played (ev. 5).

  When the big hit game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 5A, the gaming state is set to the “low probability / electric support state” with a probability of approximately 50% (ev. 6), and approximately 50%. The gaming state is set to “high probability / electric support state” with the probability of (ev. 7). In these game states, when the game progresses in the manner shown in FIG. 8 to be described later, when “low probability / electric support state” is set (ev. 6), 100 hits without playing the big hit game When the symbol variation game is performed, the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set again (ev. 8). That is, the game of the aspect described above with reference to FIG. 7 is performed again. On the other hand, when the “high probability / electric support state” is set (ev. 7), the “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next big hit game is performed.

  On the other hand, during the “low probability / electric support state” or “high probability / electric support state”, the second start opening 25 is frequently opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 25. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, games that aim to enter the second starting port 25 by performing “right-handed” (hereinafter also referred to as “games mainly of the second special figure”) are mainly performed. Then, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25 (ev. 11), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev. 12). In this case, the probability of being judged as “big hit” in the special figure judgment is about 1/40 in the “low probability / electric support state”, and in the “high probability / electric support state”. It is about 1/100. Therefore, in most cases, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol in the “low probability / electric support state” as well as in the “high probability / electric support state” (ev. 13). . While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the first special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 14), A big hit game is played (ev. 15).

  When the big hit game ends, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the gaming state is set to “low probability / electric support state” with a probability of approximately 20% (ev. 16), and approximately 80%. The gaming state is set to the “high probability / electric support state” with the probability of (ev. 17). In these game states, the game proceeds in the manner described above with reference to FIG. When the symbol variation game is performed 40 times or 100 times, the “low probability / non-power support state” is set again (ev. 18). That is, the game of the aspect mentioned above using FIG. 7 will be performed. On the other hand, when the “high probability / electric support state” is set (ev. 17), the “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next big hit game is performed. That is, the game of the aspect described above with reference to FIG. 8 is performed again.

C. Game control processing:
The progress of the game as described above is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing a game control process. Below, this game control process is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 9, when starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), a process for transmitting the various commands stored in the output buffer to the various control boards is performed. In this way, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 performs drive control of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It will be.

<Input processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball is placed in any one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the general entrance port 30, the first major winning port 28, and the second major winning port 35. When the ball enters, game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors for detecting these balls (the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the first big prize port sensor 28s, the second big prize port sensor 35s, etc.). ), It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special figure determination or the common figure determination is performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the determination per special figure is performed based on “random number determined per special figure”, and the determination per common figure is performed based on “random determination per general figure”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the determination result per special figure is “big hit”, any one of the 200 big hit symbols (the first special figure and the second special figure each has 200 types). However, the symbol type is selected based on the “symbol selection random number”. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It may be done. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Starting port sensor detection processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port, a process for storing the general figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of pending drawings does not reach four, a decision random number per drawing is acquired and the decision random number per drawing is stored as a reserved drawing. The common map hold is stored in a general map hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 or if the number of reserved general symbols has already reached four, the new reserved general symbol is not stored.

  After performing the process related to the storage of the normal map in this manner, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first special figure reservations does not reach four, a determination random number per special figure, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure hold is stored in a first special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. . Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold is not yet started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold is stored. It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and effect based on (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination is performed for the first special figure hold, and the pre-determination result Is stored in association with the first special figure hold.

  In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24, or if the number of the first special figure hold has already reached four, the new first special figure hold is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

  When the processing related to the first start port sensor 24s is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a determination random number per special figure, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored, the same prior determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservation has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs normal operation processing (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed. Specifically, when in the non-electric support state, the probability of “per normal map” is 1/100 (99/100 of the random numbers determined per general map that can be acquired as a general map hold). If the base map is judged and the power support state is active, the probability of “per base map” is 99/100 (of the base map judgment random numbers that can be acquired as a base map hold) A per-figure judgment is performed (99/100 random number is assumed to be per ordinary figure).

  If the per-normal map determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the per-normal map determination is per standard map. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol determination is that of the normal symbol, the symbol per symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it memorizes that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the general symbol display section 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the normal symbol, the extraordinary symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it stores that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the general-purpose display unit 56 is lit as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time.

  In this way, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is lit, the variation time of the normal symbol Set. Specifically, if it is in the non-electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 2000 milliseconds, and 3000 milliseconds is set, and if it is in the electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 1252 milliseconds, and 1500 milliseconds is set. Once the normal symbol variation time is set, the normal symbol variation display is started. Then, the determination random number per universal figure (general map hold), which is the target of the normal map determination this time, is deleted from the storage area.

  The above is a description of the processing when the game is not in a game per game, during normal symbol variation display, or during normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being varied and displayed is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, if the result of the normal figure hit is that of the normal figure, the LED on the left of the normal figure display portion 56 is turned on (the symbol per common figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit determination is lost. If it is, the right LED of the general figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, when the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a symbol per ordinary symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the game per symbol is set. Specifically, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 msec × 1 time) when in the non-electric support state, and when the second support port 25 is in the electric support state, An opening pattern is set for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). Once the opening pattern is set in this way, the game is started per usual figure.

  On the other hand, when a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is controlled by controlling the second start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is opened / closed in the above-described opening pattern. Make it work. When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if none of these is found, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored first among the stored second special figure hold (per special figure) Read the determination random number, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number included in the read second special figure hold. Specifically, if it is in the low-probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/400. Yes, if it is in a high probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/100 (of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the second special figure hold) A special figure judgment is performed (a random number of 1 is a big hit).

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored in the first of the stored first special figure hold (per special figure) Read out the determination random number, symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number included in the read first special figure hold. Specifically, if it is in the low probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/400 (a random number of 1/400 of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the first special figure hold is a big hit. Yes, if it is in a high probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/100 (of the random number per 1 special figure that can be acquired as the first special figure hold) A special figure judgment is performed (a random number of 1 is a big hit).

  If the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”, based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time, the change display (design) Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in (Variable game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is referred to with reference to the big hit symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as a symbol to be stopped. When the second special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to with reference to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are allocated to the jackpot symbols 401 to 600. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as a symbol to be stopped. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  On the other hand, in the case where the result of the special figure determination is “out”, when the first special figure hold is read out, the off symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and the second special figure hold is read out. The off symbol 401 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol or the off symbol selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

  When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) starts displaying the variation until it stops (variation time), and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, and the current fluctuation pattern is selected. Select as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

  The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 by transmitting a variation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and uses the (corresponding) effect pattern based on the recognized variation pattern. Perform fluctuating effects.

  In the above-described process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set gaming state, the result of judgment per special figure, and the stored first special figure. Reference is made to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of on-hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye after the reach effect when the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”. In addition, when a predetermined variation pattern (a variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect) is selected when the result of the determination per special figure is out of place, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at a break after the reach effect. The symbol variation effect to be displayed is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the current special figure determination, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

  The “special symbol” corresponds to “identification information” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that displays the special symbols in a variable manner corresponds to the “identification information display means” in the present invention.

  In the above, the processing when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not displayed during the big hit game, and the special symbol is not displayed during the fixed display has been described. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (definite display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, since the special symbol confirmation display is started, the special symbol confirmation display time is set. Then, a change stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the definite display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped (determined) this time is a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that has been stopped is out of place, it is also determined whether or not “low probability / electric support status” is set, and “low probability / electric support status” is set. Subtracts the remaining symbol variation game count (hereinafter “remaining power support count”) once until the “low probability / electric support status” ends. As a result, when the “remaining power support count” becomes 0, “low probability / non-power support status” is set. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (a specific aspect in the present invention), the opening patterns (number of times of opening, Opening time, closing time, etc.) and the operation pattern of the restraining member 39 are set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “number of round games” during the big hit game varies depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Further, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state, it is “whether a game ball can enter the specific mouth 37”, that is, whether it is a “V long” jackpot game or a “V short” jackpot game. Different. Accordingly, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 and the operation pattern of the restraining member 39 are set in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the first grand prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 35 and the operation pattern of the restraining member 39 will be described later in “E. This will be described in detail in the “V Long” and “V Short” jackpot game modes ”column.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 and the operation pattern of the restraining member 39 are set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is in progress, the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or the The second large winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the open / close door 29 or the open / close door 36. In addition, the suppression member solenoid 39m is controlled so that the suppression member 39 operates in the above-described operation pattern.

  At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, when a game ball entered from the second grand prize opening 35 enters the specific port 37 during the big hit game (during the last round game), a specific mouth input command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The specific entrance ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  Control of the first big prize opening solenoid 28m and the second big prize opening solenoid 35m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern (operations of the opening / closing door 29 and the opening / closing door 36) and control of the inhibition member solenoid 39m according to the above-described operation pattern (inhibition member 39). When the operation is completed, the big hit game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game ends, the game state and the “remaining power support count” are set according to the type of the big hit game and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific port 37 (the “specific area” in the present invention) (See FIGS. 7 and 8). When the gaming state and the “remaining power support count” are set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The “round game” corresponds to the “open game” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the round game corresponds to the “open game execution means” in the present invention. Further, “setting of high probability / electric support state” corresponds to “privilege” in the present invention. Therefore, it corresponds to the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for setting the high probability / electric support state, and “privilege grant means” in the present invention.

<Hold count processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a reservation number process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure holds stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of second special figure holds stored in the second special figure hold storage area , And a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various symbols on the effect display device 41 such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

D. Production control process:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the game control process being performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. However, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the effect control process in accordance with the progress of the game. It is realized by executing. Below, this effect control process is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 10 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or each time it receives a detection signal from various boards, the received command and detection signal are stored in the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. Stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the command and the detection signal stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command and the detection signal is determined. A command to be transmitted to the lamp control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs output processing (S900). In this processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the audio / video control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. To do. The lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

  As described above, the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the sub-control board 220 executes such various effects. This is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 13 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As illustrated in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a prior determination result command, the CPU 221 performs a prior effect that is an effect based on the prior determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display region 41d or the second hold display region 41f of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. Note that the prior performance need not always be performed when the prior determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

  Further, when the hold number transmission command is received, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command are displayed in the first hold display area 41d and the second hold display of the effect display device 41. Displayed in the display area 41f. Note that it is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold. For example, the “low probability / non-electric support state” in which left-handed is performed, that is, In the state where the game is performed, the number of the first special figure hold is displayed, and the right-handed “low probability / electric support state” and “high probability / electric support state”, that is, the second special figure subject In a state where a game is performed, the second special figure holding number may be displayed.

  When the variation pattern designation command is received, the symbol variation effect (identification symbols 41a, 41b) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is matched with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). , 41c).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach effects can be executed as the reach effects described above with reference to FIG. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect as a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit”, the reach effect corresponding to this change pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a and 41b. , 41c is stopped and displayed in a slotted pattern effect. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the special figure per-judgment result is “out”, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a, 41b, A symbol variation effect is displayed in which 41c is stopped and displayed.

  The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the change pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected depends on the ratio of the change pattern selection random number assigned to each change pattern in the change pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. Is set. Thereby, the probability that the determination result per special figure is “big hit” (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit expectation”) is made different among a plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect that a reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot will be performed.

  As an aspect of reach production, it is sufficient that the player can identify these differences. For example, an aspect in which character images displayed are different from each other, and an aspect in which displayed background images are different between reach effects. A mode in which displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which identification symbols (such as a left identification symbol 41a and a right identification symbol 41b) that can be displayed in a stoppage at the start of reach production are different from each other are adopted.

  When the change stop command is received during the execution of the symbol change effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with either a flat eye or a loose eye.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and display of a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is being started is started. In addition, an effect suggesting the number of round games of the hit jackpot game started (any of 2, 4, 6, 12 times) and an effect of prompting the player to enter the game ball into the specific port And so on. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game effect, a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, moving images to be displayed) can be executed, and which jackpot game effect is to be executed? It is determined according to a predetermined lottery result and the type of jackpot game.

  When the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is being played (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect). For example, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R,...) Indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game effect is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a specific entrance ball command, it performs an effect indicating that a game ball has entered the specific entrance 37. For example, an effect of displaying the letter “V” on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed. Also, when a gaming state designation command is received, an effect corresponding to the set gaming state is started. For example, if the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c or its background image is rendered in an aspect (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state, or “low probability / electric support state” is set, For example, starting an effect of displaying the “number of times of electric support”. Also, when an operation signal is detected via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, an effect corresponding to the operation is started.

E. "V Long" and "V Short" jackpot game mode:
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the “V long” big hit game and the “V short” big hit game can be executed. In any of these big hit games, in the round game other than the last game, the first big winning opening 28 is opened for 30 seconds or until 10 game balls are entered. On the other hand, in the last round game, when the second grand prize opening 35 is opened, “the possibility of entering a game ball into the specific opening 37”, that is, “high probability / electric support state” is displayed. The possibility of being set differs between the “V long” jackpot game and the “V short” jackpot game. For this reason, the value for the player is different between the “V long” jackpot game and the “V short” jackpot game, and as a result, the game interest is improved.

  However, the “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific mouth 37” in the “V long” jackpot game is too low, or the “possibility of entering the game ball into the specific mouth 37 in the“ V short ”jackpot game. ”Is too high, that is, if the difference in“ possibility of entering a game ball into the specific opening 37 ”is small between the“ V long ”jackpot game and the“ V short ”jackpot game, The difference in value is also reduced, and as a result, there is a possibility that the gaming interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adopting the following configuration, “V long” big hit game and “V short” big hit game “enter a game ball into the specific mouth 37” The potential difference (value for the player) is increased (clearly). In other words, in the “V long” big hit game, the game ball almost surely enters the specific port 37 (if the player hits right), and in the “V short” big hit game, the game ball The specific opening 37 is prevented from entering the ball almost certainly.

E-1. Composition of the second grand prize opening unit 33:
First, the second big prize opening unit 33 will be described in detail. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the second big prize opening unit 33 is provided in the game area 21 at the lower right corner. As shown in FIG. 14, the upper surface of the second grand prize opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and the rolling surface on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). 34. A second grand prize opening 35 is provided in the middle of the rolling surface 34 (in the middle of the rolling direction of the game ball). The second big prize opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can slide (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 is on the front side (front side). It is possible to change between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter by sliding (moving) and an open state in which the open / close door 36 slides (moves) rearward (backward) and a game ball can enter. is there.

  A first passage P1 and a second passage P2 through which game balls can flow (pass) are provided inside the second grand prize winning unit 33. Of these, the first passage P <b> 1 extends from the second big prize opening 35 toward the lower left and communicates with the specific opening 37, as indicated by the broken line arrow [1]. The second passage P2 branches (extends) downward from the middle portion of the first passage P1 and communicates with the non-specific port 38, as indicated by a dashed arrow [2]. Inside the second passage P2, a deterring member 39 (the “retaining means” in the present invention) is provided at a location that is one game ball (for example, 11 mm) below the entrance of the second passage P2. . The restraining member 39 advances into the second passage P2 (moves to the left) to restrain the game ball from flowing down (retains the game ball in the second passage P2), and the second passage P2. It is possible to change to a non-staying state in which the game ball is retreated from the inside (moved to the right) and flows down to the non-specific port 38 side. Such a change of the restraining member 39 to the staying state and the non-staying state is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controlling the operation of the restraining member solenoid 39m.

  Since the second big prize opening unit 33 is configured as described above, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35, as shown by the broken line arrow [3] in FIG. It flows down along the passage P1 and enters the second passage P2 in the middle of the first passage P1. At this time, if the restraining member 39 is in the staying state, the gaming ball is restrained from flowing down in the second passage P2, in other words, the gaming ball is kept in the second passage P2. When another game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35 in the state where the game ball stays in the second passage P2, the other game ball is shown in FIG. 15 (b). As indicated by the broken line arrow [4], the ball flows down along the first passage P1, passes through (passes through) the game ball retained in the second passage P2, and enters the specific port 37. In other words, since the restraining member 39 is provided at a position that is lower by one game ball from the entrance of the second passage P2, the lower surface (bottom surface) of the first passage P1 and the upper end of the retained game ball are connected to each other. It becomes almost the same height. Therefore, the other game balls roll on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the first passage P1 and the upper end of the retained game ball and enter the specific port 37.

  If the restraining member 39 is in a non-staying state with the game ball staying in the second passage P2, the game ball flows down the second passage P2, as indicated by a broken line arrow [5] in FIG. And enters the non-specific mouth 38.

E-2. Operation timing of the restraining member 39 and the second grand prize opening 35:
Next, the operation timing of the restraining member 39 (the timing when the staying state and the non-staying state are reached) and the operation timing (the timing when the opening and closing door 36 are opened) (the timing when the opening and closing doors 36 are opened) will be described. . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the last round game (hereinafter also referred to as “final round”) in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the final round, regardless of whether the game is a “V long” jackpot game or a “V short” jackpot game, the deterring member 39 stays in the state for 10 seconds. Specifically, the non-staying state is changed to the staying state after 1 second has elapsed from the start of the final round, the staying state is changed to the non-staying state after 10 seconds have elapsed, and the final round is ended after 1 second has elapsed.

  On the other hand, if the second big winning opening 35 is a “V long” big hit game, the period during which the deterring member 39 is in the staying state (10 seconds, “second time” in the present invention), or It will be in an open state until 10 game balls enter. Specifically, when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the final round (at the timing when the restraining member 39 enters the staying state), the closed state is released, and when 10 seconds have passed thereafter (the restraining member 39 enters the non-staying state). At the timing) or when 10 game balls enter, the open state is closed. Therefore, in the “V long” big hit game, a plurality of (more than one, about 10) game balls enter the second big prize opening 35 if the player hits right. That is, more game balls enter than the game balls that can stay in the second passage P2. Of these game balls, the game balls (first game ball, the “specified number” game balls in the present invention) that first enter the second grand prize opening 35 are shown in FIG. As shown by the broken line arrow [3], it flows down along the first passage P1, and enters the second passage P2 in the middle of the first passage P1. At this time, since the restraining member 39 is in a staying state, the game ball is kept in the second passage P2. Then, the game balls (second and subsequent game balls) that enter the second grand prize opening 35 after this game ball are the first passage P1 as shown by the broken line arrow [4] in FIG. , And passes through (passes through) the gaming balls retained in the second passage P2 and enters the specific port 37. That is, if the player makes a right turn during the “V long” big hit game, the “high probability / electric support state” is almost certainly set after the “V long” big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, if the second big winning opening 35 is a “V short” jackpot game, it is shorter than the “V long” jackpot game (0.5 second, “first” in the present invention). Time ”) is open. Specifically, when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the final round (at the timing when the restraining member 39 is in a staying state), the closed state is changed to the open state, and after 0.5 seconds, the open state is changed to the closed state. Therefore, in the “V short” jackpot game, there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the second big prize opening 35 even if the player hits the right. If no game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, naturally, no game ball also enters the specific port 37. In this case, after the big hit game of “V short” ends, "Low probability / electric support state" is set. Also, even if a game ball may enter the second grand prize opening 35, the number is likely to be one. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the game ball is launched toward the game area 21 at intervals of 0.6 seconds at the shortest, in 0.5 seconds when the second big prize opening 35 is in the open state, Even if a game ball enters, there is a high possibility that there is only one. Even if only one game ball enters in this way, the game ball does not flow down to the specific port 37 side, and as shown by a broken line arrow [3] in FIG. Enter the second passage P2 in the middle of P1. At this time, since the restraining member 39 is in a staying state, the game ball is kept in the second passage P2. In other words, even during the big hit game of “V short”, there is a high possibility that even if one game ball enters, even if one game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35 in this way, The game ball stays in the second passage P2 (after that, it enters the non-specific port 38). For this reason, the “low probability / electric support state” is almost certainly set after the end of the “V short” jackpot game.

  It should be noted that the game ball staying in the second passage P2 is at a timing when the restraining member 39 is in a non-stagnation state, whether it is during a “V long” big hit game or a “V short” big hit game. As shown by the broken line arrow [5] in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing effects in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the player enters the second big prize opening 35 regardless of whether the game is “V long” jackpot game or “V short” jackpot game. The first game ball is retained in the second passage P2. Then, the game balls (second and subsequent game balls) that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 35 enter the specific opening 37. In this regard, in the case of the “V long” big hit game, the second big prize opening 35 is in an open state for 10 seconds or until 10 game balls enter, so the second big prize opening 35 is about 10 One game ball will enter. Of these game balls, the first game ball that has entered is retained in the second passage P2, but the game balls that have entered after that will enter the specific port 37. That is, if the player makes a right turn during the “V long” big hit game, the “high probability / electric support state” is almost certainly set after the “V long” big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, in the case of a “V short” jackpot game, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for 0.5 seconds, so that a game ball does not enter the second big prize opening 35, Even if you enter, only one will enter. Even if one game ball enters, the game ball stays in the second passage P2, and then enters the non-specific port 38. In other words, after the “V short” jackpot game ends, the “low probability / electric support state” is almost certainly set.

  As a result, the difference in value for the player between the “V short” jackpot game and the “V long” jackpot game can be clarified. That is, conventionally, if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during the “V short” jackpot game, the game ball enters the specific slot 37 and the “V short” jackpot. There was a problem that “high probability / electric support state” would be set even after the game ended. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, even if a game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 during the “V short” big hit game, if there is only one game ball entered, Since the ball enters the non-specific port 38 after staying in the passage P2, the possibility that the “high probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game of “V short” can be reduced. . As a result, the above-described difference can be clarified, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  From another point of view, it can be understood that the following effects are also achieved. In other words, conventionally, during the “V short” jackpot game, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely shortened (for example, 0.2 seconds), and a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35. By making the possibility of the ball extremely low, the game ball is prevented from entering the specific port 37. However, if the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely shortened in this way, there is a possibility that the player cannot recognize that the round game is being performed. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the number is one, the game ball stays in the second passage P2 even if it enters the second grand prize winning port 35 (entering the specific port 37) Therefore, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the “V short” jackpot game can be made longer than before, making it easier for the player to recognize that a round game is being performed. It becomes possible.

  The final round of the “V short” jackpot game corresponds to the “first open game” in the present invention, and the final round of the “V long” jackpot game corresponds to the “second open game” in the present invention. To do.

F. Modified example:
Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described.
F-1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, only one game ball can stay in the second passage P2 of the second grand prize winning unit 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which can hold | maintain this game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the second passage P2 is provided with a restraining member 39 at a location that enters two game balls (for example, 22 mm) from the entrance of the second passage P2 to the second passage P2. It is good also as a structure which can retain two game balls in the channel | path P2. In this way, if it is up to two, even if the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, it stays in the second passage P2 (because it does not enter the specific opening 37), so "V short" In the big hit game, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 can be made longer than before, and it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that a round game is being performed.

F-2. Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, the “high probability / electric support state” is set as the “privilege” in the present invention. However, as the “privilege” in the present invention, the following “type 2 big hit game” It is good also as composition which is performed. That is, in modification 2, in addition to “big hit” and “off”, it is determined as “small hit” in addition to “big hit” and “off” (for example, “small hit” is determined with a probability of about 1/100). In some cases, the configuration may be. Then, when it is determined as “small hit” in the special symbol hit determination, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol, a small hit game for opening the second big winning opening 35 is performed. That is, in the second modification, the second large winning opening 35 is a small winning game winning opening. If a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 enters the specific opening 37 during such a small hit game, a big hit game is performed. The big hit game played via the small hit game in this way is a “two-type big hit game (“ specific game ”in the present invention)”.

  As the above-mentioned small hit game, “V long” small hit game (“second open game” in the present invention) having a high “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific port 37” and “to the specific port 37”. “V short” small hit game (“first open game” in the present invention) having a low possibility of entering a game ball of “game ball” can be executed. Among these, the “V long” small hit game is executed when the “V long” small hit symbol (first small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the “V short” small hit game is This is executed when the “V short” small hit symbol (second small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. In the following, the operation timing of the restraining member 39 in these small hit games (the timing when the staying state and the non-staying state), and the operation timing (open state, closed state) of the second big winning opening 35 (opening and closing door 36). Will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the second modification, the restraining member 39 stays in the state of residence for 2 seconds regardless of whether it is a “V long” small hit game or a “V short” small hit game. Specifically, the non-staying state is changed to the staying state after 1 second from the start of the small hit game, and the remaining state is changed from the staying state to the non-staying state after 2 seconds, and the small hit game is finished after 1 second. To do.

  On the other hand, if the second big prize opening 35 is a small hit game of “V long”, only the period during which the restraining member 39 is in the staying state and the same period (2 seconds, “second time” in the present invention). It becomes an open state. Specifically, when 1 second has elapsed since the start of the small hit game (at the timing when the deterring member 39 enters the staying state), the closed state is released and when 2 seconds elapses thereafter (the deterring member 39 enters the non-retaining state). From the open state to the closed state. Accordingly, in the “V long” small hit game, a plurality of (more than one, approximately 3 to 4) game balls enter the second grand prize winning opening 35 if a right hand is made. That is, more game balls enter than the game balls that can stay in the second passage P2. Of these game balls, the game ball (first game ball) that first enters the second grand prize opening 35 is the first one as shown by the broken line arrow [3] in FIG. It flows down along the first passage P1 and enters the second passage P2 in the middle of the first passage P1. At this time, since the restraining member 39 is in a staying state, the game ball is kept in the second passage P2. Then, the game balls (second and subsequent game balls) that enter the second grand prize opening 35 after this game ball are the first passage P1 as shown by the broken line arrow [4] in FIG. , And passes through (passes through) the gaming balls retained in the second passage P2 and enters the specific port 37. In other words, if the player makes a right strike during the “V long” small hit game, the “two-type big hit game” is performed with a high probability.

  On the other hand, if the second big winning opening 35 is a “V short” small hit game, it is shorter than the “V long” small hit game (for 0.5 seconds, “ 1st time ") Open state. Specifically, when 1 second has elapsed since the start of the small hit game (at the timing when the deterring member 39 is in a staying state), the closed state is opened, and after 0.5 seconds, the opened state is closed. . Therefore, in the “V short” small hit game, there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the second big prize opening 35 even if the player makes a right hit. If no game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, naturally, no game ball also enters the specific opening 37. In this case, the "two-type big hit game" is not performed. . Also, even if a game ball may enter the second grand prize opening 35, the number is likely to be one. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the game ball is launched toward the game area 21 at intervals of 0.6 seconds at the shortest, in 0.5 seconds when the second big prize opening 35 is in the open state, Even if a game ball enters, there is a high possibility that there is only one. Even if only one game ball enters in this way, the game ball does not flow down to the specific port 37 side, and as shown by a broken line arrow [3] in FIG. Enter the second passage P2 in the middle of P1. At this time, since the restraining member 39 is in a staying state, the game ball is kept in the second passage P2. In other words, during the “V short” small hit game, there is a high possibility that even if one game ball enters, even if one game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 in this way. The game ball stays in the second passage P2 (after that, it enters the non-specific port 38). For this reason, even if the “V short” small hit game is performed, the possibility that the “two-type big hit game” is performed is extremely low.

  It is to be noted that, even during the “V long” small hit game or the “V short” small hit game, the restraining member 39 is in a non-retained state for the game balls retained in the second passage P2. At the timing, as indicated by the broken line arrow [5] in FIG. 15C, the second passage P2 flows down and enters the non-specific port 38.

  Since the modified example 2 is configured as described above, the difference in value for the player can be clarified between the “V short” small hit game and the “V long” small hit game. That is, conventionally, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during the “V short” small hit game, the game ball enters the specific port 37, and “V short” There is a problem that even when a small hit game is played, a “two-type big hit game” is played. In this regard, in the second modification, even if a game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 during the “V short” small hit game, if one game ball has entered, the second passage P2 Therefore, when a “V short” small hit game is played, the possibility of a “two-type big hit game” being reduced is reduced. it can. As a result, the above-described difference can be clarified, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  From another point of view, it can be understood that the following effects are also achieved. In other words, conventionally, during the “V short” small hit game, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely shortened (for example, 0.2 seconds), and a game ball is placed in the second big prize opening 35. By making the possibility of entering the ball extremely low, the game ball is prevented from entering the specific port 37. However, if the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely shortened in this way, there is a possibility that the player cannot recognize that the “V short” small hit game is being performed. . In this regard, in the second modification, the number of game balls stays in the second passage P2 even if they enter the second grand prize winning port 35 (because they do not enter the specific port 37). The opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the “V short” small hit game can be made longer than before, and the player recognizes that the “V short” small hit game is being played. It becomes possible to make it easy.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, it is assumed that a right-handed game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35, but a left-handed game ball enters the second big prize opening 35. A ball may be possible. For example, the second grand prize opening unit 33 may be provided around the first start port 24.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.
Moreover, the pachinko machine of the Example mentioned above can also be grasped | ascertained as the following gaming machines. That is,
<Example 1>
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information;
When the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, an open game execution means capable of executing an open game in which the variable entrance is in a state where it can enter,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a game ball that has entered the variable entrance during the open game passes a specific area;
A first passage that communicates from the variable entrance to the specific area, and allows game balls that have entered the variable entrance to flow down;
A second passage into which a game ball branching downward from a middle portion of the first passage and flowing down the first passage can enter;
A staying state in which the flow of the game ball that has entered the second passage is stopped and the game ball is retained in the second passage, and a game ball that has entered the second passage is not retained in the second passage. A residence means that can be changed to a residence state;
With
When a prescribed number of game balls are not retained in the second passage by the staying means, the game balls that have entered the variable entrance enter the second passage from the first passage,
When the prescribed number of game balls are retained in the second passage by the staying means, the game balls that have entered the variable entry port flow down along the first passage and the prescribed number of games. Pass through the specific area above the sphere
It is characterized by that.
In such a gaming machine, when the staying means is in a staying state, even if a game ball enters the variable entrance, it will stay in the second passage up to a specified number, so it will pass through a specific area. There is no. For this reason, in the case where “open game with high possibility that a game ball will pass through a specific area” and “open game with low possibility that the game ball will pass through a specific area” can be executed, It is possible to further reduce the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area during the “open game with low possibility of passing through the specific area”. As a result, the difference between these open games (the difference in value for the player) can be clarified, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.
<Example 2>
Also, with these gaming machines,
In the period after the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state in the open game, the staying means is more than a time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. For a long time, it is in the staying state, and then the non-staying state,
The open game execution means is
In the period in which the staying means is in the staying state, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter for a first time that is less than the time in which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. And the first open game
During a period in which the staying means is in the staying state, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter for a second time that is longer than the time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. A second open game,
Is feasible
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, in the first open game, the “first time less than the time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance” during the period in which the stay means is in the stay state. Only the variable entrance is ready to enter. That is, in the first open game, during the period when the staying means is in the staying state, more game balls than the prescribed number will not enter the variable entrance. For this reason, all the game balls that have entered the variable entrance are retained in the second passage, and the game balls do not pass through the specific area. On the other hand, in the second open game, during the period in which the staying means is in the staying state, only “the second time longer than the time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance”, The variable entrance is ready to enter. In other words, in the second open game, there is a high possibility that more game balls than the prescribed number will enter the variable entry port during the period in which the stay means is in the stay state. Then, the game balls that have entered the variable entrance after the prescribed number has entered the ball do not stay in the second passage and pass through the specific area. As a result, the difference (the difference in value for the player) between the first open game and the second open game can be clarified, and the game interest can be enhanced.
<Example 3>
Also, with these gaming machines,
The privilege granting means has a predetermined probability that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode as the privilege when a game ball that has entered the variable entrance is passed through the specific area during the open game. Set to a higher probability
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when a game ball that enters the variable entrance during an open game passes through a specific area, the probability that the identification information is displayed in a specific mode is set to a probability higher than a predetermined probability. For this reason, the value for the player that the game ball passes through the specific area can be increased, and as a result, the above-described difference can be increased.
<Example 4>
Also, with these gaming machines,
The privilege granting means executes a specific game advantageous to the player as the privilege when the game ball that has entered the variable entrance during the open game passes through the specific area.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when a game ball that has entered the variable entrance during an open game passes through a specific area, a specific game advantageous to the player is executed. For this reason, the value for the player that the game ball passes through the specific area can be increased, and as a result, the above-described difference can be increased.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 25 ... 2nd start opening, 33 ... 2nd grand prize opening unit, 34 ... Rolling surface, 35 ... 2nd big prize opening (variable entrance), 36 ... Opening / closing door, 37 ... specific port (specific region), 38 ... non-specific port, 39 ... inhibiting member (retaining means), P1 ... first passage, P2 ... second passage, 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (identification information display means) , Open game execution means, privilege grant means), 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (1)

Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information;
When the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, an open game execution means capable of executing an open game in which the variable entrance is in a state where it can enter,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a game ball that has entered the variable entrance during the open game passes a specific area;
A first passage that communicates from the variable entrance to the specific area, and allows game balls that have entered the variable entrance to flow down;
A second passage into which a game ball branching downward from a middle portion of the first passage and flowing down the first passage can enter;
A staying state in which the flow of the game ball that has entered the second passage is stopped and the game ball is retained in the second passage, and a game ball that has entered the second passage is not retained in the second passage. A residence means that can be changed to a residence state;
With
When a prescribed number of game balls are not retained in the second passage by the staying means, the game balls that have entered the variable entrance enter the second passage from the first passage,
When the prescribed number of game balls are retained in the second passage by the staying means, the game balls that have entered the variable entry port flow down along the first passage and the prescribed number of games. Passing the specific area via the upper part of the sphere ,
In the period after the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state in the open game, the staying means is more than a time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. For a long time, it is in the staying state, and then the non-staying state,
The open game execution means is
In the period in which the staying means is in the staying state, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter for a first time that is less than the time in which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. And the first open game
During a period in which the staying means is in the staying state, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter for a second time that is longer than the time during which more than the specified number of game balls can enter the variable entrance. A second open game,
A game machine characterized by being able to execute .

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