JP6393877B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a ball game machine, generally, a random number value is extracted due to the entry of a game ball into a starting port, and whether or not to win is determined based on the random value. At the same time, after the variable display of the special symbol is performed on the symbol display device, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the determination of appropriateness is fixedly displayed to notify the result of the determination of appropriateness. If the result of the determination is a big hit, the big winning opening is opened for a predetermined number of rounds and the game shifts to a big hit game that is advantageous for winning a prize ball.

  In addition, this type of ball game machine has a first big prize opening and a second big prize opening with a probability variation opening. During the big hit game, the game ball is likely to change during the opening of the second big prize opening. According to whether or not the player has entered the ball, it is known whether or not a probability change state in which the probability of winning a big hit becomes high after the big hit game is reached (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Such a ball game machine not only enjoys winning a winning ball by simply entering the winning ball during the jackpot game but also depending on the behavior of the launched game ball. It has a gameability in which it is determined whether or not a certain change state will be reached later.

JP 2006-174874 A

  However, during the jackpot game, the player launches the game ball while hoping to enter the probable entrance, and is relieved by the return of the game ball, but as with the conventional game, he only holds the handle and fires the game ball And lacked interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to increase the interest of the game by giving the player room for selection of game development and thinking about game development that is advantageous to the player. To do.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, includes a main control device that controls the progress of a game, a sub-control device that produces an effect in response to a command from the main control device, and a first grand prize opening. In the ball game machine having the second big prize opening provided with the specific area, the main control device detects the entrance to the start opening and the start opening detecting means for detecting the entrance to the start opening. Based on the random number extracted from the cause, it is determined whether or not to win a big hit. In that case, a big hit game is played over one or more rounds according to the opening pattern according to the winning symbol, and in each round, the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening is opened and the second big prize opening is opened. In the opening mode, it becomes easy to enter the ball A big hit gaming means that is either a long-time opening that opens for a long period of time, or a short-time opening that opens for a short time that makes it difficult to enter the ball, and an approach of the game ball to a specific area Probability change detection means for detecting, and probability change that the probability of hitting the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high probability when the entrance of the game ball to the specific area is detected by the probability change detection means during the big hit game Probability setting means for setting the state, end detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the specific area, and the end detection means detecting the entry of the game ball into the specific area during the big hit game And an end means for ending the jackpot game, and a selection pattern is provided as an open pattern. The jackpot game means is a predetermined round in the jackpot game of the selection pattern. That performs a long-time opening of the second bonus prize hole in the probability variation round, in subsequent rounds, opening the first big winning hole or the second special winning opening, and wherein the.

  In addition, the main control device displays a variation of the special symbol when the success / failure determination is performed, and if the winning / failure determination makes a hit, the player can determine whether the open pattern is impossible or difficult according to the winning symbol. A special symbol display means for confirming and displaying the special symbol, and at least two of a short pattern, a first selection pattern forming a selection pattern, and a second selection pattern are provided as an open pattern. In the short pattern jackpot game, a specific round that is a round that arrives in a predetermined order is set as the final round, and the second big prize opening is opened for a long time in the specific round, and in the jackpot game of the first selection pattern The specific round is a probable round, and in the subsequent rounds, the second winning prize opening is not opened for a long time and the second selection is made. In the jackpot game of the turn, the specific round is a probable round, and in the subsequent rounds, the second grand prize opening is opened for a long time at least once, and the main control unit hits the sub-control unit with a pass / fail judgment And a transmission means for transmitting a command indicating the progress status of the jackpot game, and the sub-control device includes a winning symbol corresponding to the short pattern, a winning symbol corresponding to the first selection pattern, and If the winning symbol in the winning pattern corresponding to the second selection pattern is determined to be a hit or not, at least after the fact that it is determined to be applicable, until the specific round of jackpot game performed by the corresponding is completed, the command Based on the above, there is provided a production means for producing an open pattern in an indistinct or difficult manner.

  According to such a configuration, when a game ball is inserted into the second big prize opening opened for a long time during the big hit game and the game ball enters the specific area, the probability changing function is activated after the big hit game. Due to this, the big hit game ends.

  For this reason, if the winning ball is won and the winning game of the selected pattern is started, and the game ball is put into the second big winning opening in the probability changing round, the probability changing function can be surely activated. You can, but this will end the big hit game, so you will not be able to win many games.

  On the other hand, if a game ball is not entered in the second grand prize opening in the probability variation round, the subsequent round can be digested and many balls can be obtained. If the mouth is not opened for a long time, the probability changing function cannot be activated.

  That is, the player can either (a) enter the second grand prize opening in the probability variation round and operate the probability variation function reliably, or (b) securely enter the second major prize opening in the probability variation round. You can choose to win more balls in subsequent rounds.

  In this way, the player, for example, comprehensively considered the amount of investment, good / bad luck, game trends, etc. The above selection can be made, and an interest different from the case of simply continuing to play a game ball can be obtained.

Thus, according to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to make the player think about a game development that is advantageous to the player, and as a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, it is assumed that the player cannot determine the winning symbol (the winning pattern of the big hit game) when winning in the determination.

  On the other hand, according to the configuration according to claim 1, when the big hit game of the short pattern or the first and second selection patterns is performed, the player cannot determine the opening pattern.

  And in a specific round, (a) to enter the 2nd grand prize opening and make sure to activate the probability change function, or (b) to enter the 2nd big prize opening in the specific round to digest the subsequent rounds. However, the player makes the selection in a state where the release pattern is unknown. For this reason, even if the selection is made, the game does not always develop as the player thinks.

  Further, when the short pattern is included as an open pattern, the loss incurred by the player due to the selection is increased, and when the second selection pattern is included, the player obtains a profit by the selection. As a result, the player chooses between high risk and high return.

  Therefore, the player will select a game development after a specific round in the state of carrying the risk, which makes the player think about how to hit with a sense of tension and be advantageous to himself. It is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the configuration of claim 1, the player cannot determine the opening pattern of the big hit game from the effect until at least the specific round is completed. For this reason, the player will select the game development after a specific round in the state of carrying the risk, thereby causing the player to think about how to hit it with a sense of tension and advantageous to himself, The interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, at least one of a probability variation pattern and a normal pattern having a total number of rounds larger than that of the short pattern is provided as an open pattern, and the jackpot gaming means is a probability variation. In the pattern jackpot game, the second big prize opening is not opened for a long time in the round before the final round, but the second big prize opening is opened for a long time in the final round. In the second round, the second grand prize opening may not be opened for a long time.

By doing so, the types of privileges granted to the player can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
Further, by providing a probability variation pattern as an open pattern, it is possible to give a big privilege to a player without incurring a risk when selecting a game development.

  Further, when the player can determine the winning symbol (open pattern of the big hit game) when the winning / failing determination is made, the following configuration can enhance the interest of the game. .

  In other words, the main control device displays a special symbol variation display when the success / failure determination is performed, and when the winning / failure determination is successful, the main control device displays a special symbol corresponding to the winning symbol in a manner that allows the player to determine the open pattern. A special figure display means for confirming display is further provided, and a third selection pattern forming a selection pattern is provided as an open pattern. The jackpot game means is a jackpot game of the third selection pattern in a round after the probability change round. The second winning prize opening may not be opened for a long time.

  According to such a configuration, when the big hit game of the third selection pattern is performed, in (a) the probability variation round, the player enters the second major winning opening and activates the probability variation function, or (b) the probability variation round In order to digest the subsequent subsequent rounds, a choice is made as to whether or not to enter the second big prize opening in the probability variation round.

For this reason, the player can select the game development after the probability variation round, thereby making the player think about how to hit the player in an advantageous manner and enhance the interest of the game.
The main control device further includes a transmission means for transmitting a command for notifying the sub-control device that the winning / non-winning determination has been made and a jackpot game release pattern to be performed according to the determination, and the sub-control device includes: Based on the command, it may be provided with a production means for performing an effect of notifying that the winning / non-winning determination has been made and suggesting or notifying the opening pattern of the jackpot game to be performed according to the hit.

  According to such a configuration, the player can grasp that the big hit game of the third selection pattern is performed from the production, and can surely recognize that the selection is forced during the big hit game. Can do.

  Further, if the probability variation state continues for a period (ST) until a predetermined number of success / failure determinations are made, the following configuration can enhance the interest of the game.

In other words, the probability variation setting means may release the probability variation state after setting the gaming state to the probability variation state and then performing a predetermined number of success / failure determinations.
According to such a configuration, since the probability variation state continues only during ST, even if (a) is selected in the probability variation round, it is not determined by the success / failure determination during ST, and the meaning of selecting (a) is lost. In such a case, the risk of selecting (a) increases.

  Therefore, the player will select the game development after the probabilistic round in a state that bears the risk, thereby causing the player to think about how to strike with a sense of tension and to be advantageous to himself, and more It is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, at least one of a probability variation pattern and a normal pattern is provided as an open pattern, and the jackpot game means is a second prize winning mouth in the round game before the final round in the jackpot game of the probability variation pattern. The second big prize opening is opened for a long time in the last round without opening for a long time, and the second big prize opening is not opened for a long time in any round in the normal pattern big hit game It is also good.

By doing so, the types of privileges granted to the player can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
Further, by providing a probability variation pattern as an open pattern, it is possible to give a big privilege to a player without incurring a risk when selecting a game development.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a front view of the probability variation determination device provided in the game board in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the short time opening of a 2nd big prize opening in 1st Embodiment, and the mode of long time opening, and the table | surface which shows the opening pattern of the jackpot game corresponding to each winning symbol. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start opening prize confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit discontinuation processing in the first embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the opening pattern of the jackpot game corresponding to each winning symbol in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st Embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure in the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a gaming abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. A game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a checkout button 58, a checkout on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted at the center thereof, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol's success / failure lottery are extracted, and whether or not the game is successful (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random numbers is performed.

  Directly under the center case 5, a big hit lottery (whether or not) is determined with a variation display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special figure or the special figure 1) due to the entry of the game ball. A mouth 11 is installed. Further, on the right side of the center case 5 and immediately below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a variation display of the second special symbol (also described as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball. A second start port 12 is provided in which a lottery lottery involving is performed.

  The first starting port 11 is arranged in a region (left-handed region) where game balls launched by left-handed hitting (striking the left side of the center case 5) mainly flow down, and the second starting port 12 is , It is arranged in an area (right hit area) where game balls launched by hitting right (by hitting the right side of the center case 5) mainly flow down.

For this reason, it is possible to aim at the first start port 11 by making a left stroke, and it is possible to aim at the second start port 12 by making a right stroke.
In addition, arrangement | positioning of the 1st, 2nd starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this, For example, the 1st, 2nd starting ports 11 and 12 are put up and down and arrange | positioned under the center case 5. Alternatively, the first start port 11 may be disposed in the right-handed region and the second start port 12 may be disposed in the left-handed region.

  The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. Only be allowed to enter. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can enter a ball rarely even at the time of closing.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special drawing are extracted and stored as the first reserved memory, and when a game ball enters the second start port 12. A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second reserved memory.

The second start port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.
Further, below the center case 5, a first big prize opening 20 made of a special electric accessory that is opened when a big hit game is performed when a big hit lottery is performed is provided below the first start opening 11. In addition, on the right side of the first starting port 11, a second grand prize winning port 21 made of the special electric accessory is provided.

  The first grand prize opening 20 is arranged at a position where it is relatively easy to enter the ball regardless of whether the player has made a right turn or left hand. Are arranged at positions where game balls that have been hit to the right mainly enter.

Of course, the arrangement of the first and second grand prize winning holes 20 and 21 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second big prize winning holes 20 and 21 are arranged side by side in the right-handed region. Also good.
In addition, a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 21 is guided under the second big winning prize port 21 during the big hit game, and the probability change state (the probability of hitting in the hit / fail judgment is high probability after the big hit game is finished). The probability variation determining device 13 for determining that the state becomes) is arranged. Details of the probability variation determining device 13 will be described later.

  In the area on the left side of the game board 1, a first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 having a plurality of (for example, about seven) LEDs, and a first special feature comprising four LEDs. The figure hold number display device 23 and the second special figure hold number display device 24 are installed. In the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a universal figure holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  The first special symbol display device 9 displays symbols A to E, which will be described later as the special diagram 1, and the second special symbol display device 10 displays symbols F, G, etc., which will be described later as the special diagram 2, The first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 make it impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the special figure by making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular when the special figure is displayed. And

In addition, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the displayed special figure by making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular. .
The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to a 1st, 2nd special figure is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
Also, general winning ports 25 to 27 are arranged below the center case 5 and to the left of the first start port 11.

A number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.
Next, the configuration of the probability variation determining device 13 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the probability change determination device 13 performs the discharge port 13a through which the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 21 is discharged, the transition to the probability change state, and the end of the big hit game. A specific area 15 for determination and a shutter 14 for closing or opening the specific area 15 are provided.

  As already described, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 21 during the big hit game is discharged from the discharge port 13a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the slip port 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, if the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is opened, the game ball enters the specific area 15, the big hit game is finished, and the probability change state is brought about after the big hit game. Is determined (see FIG. 3B).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 4) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out a game ball (rental ball) in response to an operation of the ball lending button 57.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 4, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. Detection signals from a normal symbol operation SW 22a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 22, a general winning port SW 25a for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the general winning ports 25 to 27, and the like are input.

  In addition to this, a first count SW 20a for counting game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 20, and a second count SW 21a for counting game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 21. The detection signals from the probability change SW 15a and the end SW 15b for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability change determination device 13 are input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 23, a second special symbol display device 9, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the first grand prize opening 20 by controlling the first big prize opening solenoid 20b, and also controls the second big prize opening solenoid 21b. The opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by controlling the opening and closing of the valve 21 and controlling the universal power solenoid 12b.

Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled, and the open / close state of the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determining device 13 is switched.
An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81 and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball cut SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW32. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball break SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 32 and the ball break SW 33 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To resume.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to the checkout display device 59 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 59 requires a ball lending button 57 for requesting lending of game balls, and a request for payment. A checkout button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, it is also possible to adopt a sealed configuration in which the prize balls generated according to winnings are stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 28 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

Further, a game button 67 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, a signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83.
Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.

  The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as an effect symbol change display (symbol effect).

[Description of operation]
(1) About outline Next, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  In this pachinko machine 50, when the big hit is determined by the first and second special drawings, the big hit game is started. In each round during the big hit game, the first big winning port 20 and the second big winning port 21 One of the is opened.

  Then, during the big hit game, when the game ball enters the opened second big winning opening 21, and the game ball enters the specific area 15, the big hit game ends with the end of the round in which the ball has entered. At the same time, the probability changing function is activated after the big hit game, and the probability that the gaming state is determined by the success / failure determination becomes a high probability state.

When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 21 enters the specific area 15, the big hit game may be ended immediately without waiting for the end of the round in which the ball has entered.
In addition, during the big hit game, the first grand prize opening 20 is opened for a long time which is opened for about 30 seconds (however, it is closed when a predetermined number of game balls have entered), and the second big prize opening. 21 is opened in any manner of long-time opening (however, it is closed when a predetermined number of game balls enter), and short-time opening for about 0.2 seconds.

  When the second big prize opening 21 is opened, the shutter 14 that opens and closes the specific area 15 of the probability variation determining device 13 also operates simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously). The shutter 14 operates in a fixed opening / closing pattern in which the specific area 15 is opened for a short time, then the specific area 15 is closed for a certain time, and then the specific area is opened for a long time.

  Then, whether the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time or short time, the opening / closing control of the specific area 15 with the opening / closing pattern by the shutter 14 is started simultaneously with the opening of the second big prize opening 21. At the same time, when the opening of the second big prize opening 21 is finished, the opening / closing control is finished, and the specific area 15 is closed (FIG. 6A).

  For this reason, when the 2nd big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time, it will be in the state where specific field 15 was opened over a long period of time, and it will become easy to enter a game ball into specific field 15. For this reason, by putting a game ball into the second big winning opening 21, the probability changing function can be activated after the big hit game is finished, but in exchange for this, the big hit game is ended.

On the other hand, if the second grand prize opening 21 is opened for a short time, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 21, it is impossible or extremely impossible for the game ball to enter the specific area 15. It becomes difficult.
The first release time in the opening / closing pattern of the specific area 15 is adjusted based on the time until the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 21 reaches the specific area 15. A game ball that has entered the two major winning holes 21 may not be able to enter the specific area 15, or may be allowed to enter with a very low probability. In addition, when the second big winning opening 21 is released for a short time, the entry into the specific area 15 may be invalidated.

  Moreover, the opening / closing pattern of the specific area 15 by the shutter 14 is not limited to this. For example, the specific area 15 may be opened for a predetermined period after the opening of the second big prize opening 21 is started. Alternatively, the specific area 15 may be opened over the opening period of the second grand prize winning opening 21.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 50 may be configured to continue the probability variation state over a period (ST) until the determination of the number of times determined according to the winning symbol or the like is made. Further, the probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurs, and a limiter function may be provided so that if the predetermined number of big hits occur while the probability variation state continues, the probability variation state is not continued any more.

  In addition, this pachinko machine 50 increases the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second start port 12 when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and displays the normal symbol when the normal symbol lottery is made. An open extension function that facilitates entry into the second start port 12 is provided by a method such as shortening the fluctuation display time in the device 7. A time-shortening function is also provided which operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time in the special symbol display device. Then, depending on the type of winning symbol, the opening extension function and the time shortening function are activated after the big hit game ends. In addition, it is good also as a structure which operates an open extension function and a time-shortening function with the action of a probability change function, and continues an open extension function and a time-shortening state over the continuous period of a probability change state.

(2) Concerning the winning symbols The pachinko machine 50 makes a determination as to whether or not each of the first and second special symbols corresponds, but the symbols A to F are used as the winning symbols of the first special symbol (FIG. 6B). ), Symbols GI are provided as winning symbols for the second special symbol (FIG. 6 (c)), and in the jackpot game corresponding to each winning symbol, the first and second winning prize openings 20, 21 are opened. The pattern is different.

  6B and 6C, the total number of rounds of the open pattern corresponding to the winning symbols A and B is 5R, and the total number of rounds of the open pattern corresponding to the other winning symbols is 15R. It has become. In each opening pattern, the first big prize opening 20 is opened for a long time at 1 to 4R or 6 to 14R, and the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a short time or for a long time at 5R or 15R. The

  In the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol A, the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a long time in 5R as the final round, and in the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbols C, D, F to I, 5R. , 15R (final round) or on the other hand, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time, and when the winning pattern is a big hit, it is possible to shift to the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, in the opening patterns corresponding to the winning symbols B and E, the second big winning opening 21 is only opened for a short time, and if these winning symbols are a big hit, it is impossible to shift to the probability variation state. It has become.

  Furthermore, in this pachinko machine 50, various effects such as a symbol effect and a jackpot effect are performed, but if at least a big hit is made in the winning symbols A, C, D, G, H, before the jackpot game starts, It is impossible (or very difficult) to determine the winning symbol. Further, after the big hit game is started, it is impossible (or very difficult) to determine the open pattern from the production until at least 5R is completed.

  In addition, during the big hit game, when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 21 that has been opened for a long time and the game ball enters the specific area 15, the transition to the probability change state is confirmed. Ends in that round.

  For this reason, if the winning symbol A, C, or D is a big hit and a big hit game is being played, even if the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, the player will continue after 6R. It is not possible to determine whether or not there is a round (note that the player knows that the probability change function can be activated by the big hit game by opening the second big prize opening 21 for a long time. can do).

Therefore, if the first special figure is a big hit and the second big prize opening 21 is opened at 5R for a long time, the player has the following options.
(A) The probability change function is actuated reliably by aiming at the second grand prize opening 21 at 5R and causing the game ball to enter the specific area 15.

  (B) Betting that there is a subsequent round, or that there is a subsequent round, and that the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 15R, and that the 5R becomes the second big winning prize opening 21 (specific area 15). In order to prevent the game ball from entering, the game ball is temporarily stopped. When there is a subsequent round, the game ball is restarted.

When (a) is selected, it is possible to surely shift to the probabilistic state, but it becomes impossible to digest the subsequent rounds, and there is a possibility that a ball that should be originally obtained cannot be obtained.
On the other hand, when (b) is selected, if the winning symbol is symbol A, only a small number of balls can be obtained and the game does not shift to the probable change state, but the winning symbol is symbol C or D. In this case, a lot of balls can be obtained, and if the winning symbol is symbol D, in addition to this, it is possible to shift to a probable variation state.

  In addition, if the winning game is a big hit with either of the winning symbols G and H and the big winning game is played, even if the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, the player will win the second big winning in the final round. It cannot be determined whether the mouth 21 is opened for a long time.

Therefore, if the second special figure is a big hit and the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, the player has the following options.
(A) The probability change function is actuated reliably by aiming at the second grand prize opening 21 at 5R and causing the game ball to enter the specific area 15.

  (B) Betting that the second grand prize opening 21 will be opened for a long time in the final round, and launching the game ball so that the game ball does not enter the second big prize opening 21 (specific area 15) at 5R. Once stopped, the game ball is restarted from the 6th eye.

  When (a) is selected, it is possible to move to the certainty state, but the subsequent rounds cannot be digested and only a small number of balls can be obtained. On the other hand, when (b) is selected, if the winning symbol is the symbol G, a lot of balls can be obtained, but it does not shift to the probabilistic state, and if the winning symbol is the symbol H, You can get a lot of balls, and you can move to a probable state.

  In addition, although the symbols A to F are provided as the winning symbols corresponding to the first special symbol, a configuration including two of the winning symbols A, C, and D may be adopted. Even in such a case, the options (a) and (b) described above occur in 5R, and the player can decide the game development by himself.

  Also, if the winning symbol A, C, D is a big hit, or if the winning symbol G, H is a big hit, in the big hit game, either (a), (b) will be average For example, it is desirable to adjust, for example, the jackpot winning probability, the duration of the ST, the number of winning balls in the jackpot game, the winning symbol distribution ratio, and the like so that the number of balls is the same. Thereby, when a player selects the above (a) and (b), he / she gets lost, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  At this time, when (b) is selected, the above adjustment may be performed so that a slightly larger number of balls are obtained than when (a) is selected. By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to take on a risk and challenge to acquire a lot of balls, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S70.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination process for determining whether or not to win a lottery due to winning at the starting opening (S55). ), Output processing for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc., and transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, etc. (S60), and fraud monitoring processing for detecting player cheating (S65) )I do.

  In addition to this, a normal symbol determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 or a normal electric accessory (second start port 12) is opened. A general game process for performing a general game is performed.

Further, following the success / failure determination process, a big hit game process for performing a big hit game is performed.
In S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(4) Start Port Prize Confirmation Process Next, a start opening prize confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second start openings 11 and 12 and performing a storage for holding according to the winning is shown in FIG. It demonstrates using the flowchart of these. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S115.

  In S105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory) for the special figure corresponding to the first start port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S115.

  In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining the winning symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not the symbol effect is reached. Or, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation time or the like of a special symbol is extracted. Then, the extracted random number is stored as the first hold memory, and a first hold number command indicating how many first hold memories are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115. Transition.

The main control device 80 may perform prefetching based on the jackpot determination random number related to the first reserved storage and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.
In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the second starter 12 based on the detection signal of the second starter SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: Yes), the process proceeds to S120. If the determination is negative (S115: No), the process ends.

  In S120, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storage (second reserved memory) for the special figure corresponding to second start port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S120: No), the process proceeds to S125.

  In S125, main controller 80 extracts a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, or the like. Then, the extracted random number is stored as the second hold memory, and a second hold number command indicating how many second hold memories are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated. To do.

The main controller 80 may perform prefetching based on the jackpot determination random number related to the second reserved storage and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.
(5) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process in which the big hit lottery is performed using the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine. In addition, after the end of this process, a big hit game process for executing a big hit game is executed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 9, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 10, in S215, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a first reserved memory and a second reserved memory. If any one of the reserved memories exists (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. If this is not the case (S215: No), this process ends.

  In S220, main controller 80 selects the earliest reserved memory among the first and second reserved memories existing at the present time, and decrements the number of reserved memories corresponding to the type of the selected reserved memory, The process proceeds to S225. In addition, when the 1st and 2nd pending | holding memory | storage exists, it is good also as a structure (structure which preferentially digests the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage) from the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage in order from the thing produced first.

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is set. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230 and the result is negative. In the case of determination (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Digest reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the big hit lottery based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability variation state is not established. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245, and if the determination is negative (S240: No). ), The process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the big hit symbol determining random number related to the digested reserved memory. As a result of the determination based on the big hit symbol determining random number, each winning symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  If the probability variation state continues until the next big hit, if the number of occurrences of big hits in the probability variation state reaches a predetermined limit, the limiter function is activated and The symbol B or E that has no possibility of shifting to the state is selected.

  In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved memory that has been digested, and the release pattern in the jackpot game based on the winning symbol, and after the big hit game Whether or not the open extension function is activated, the open extension function, the number of times the probability change state is continued, and the like are determined, and the process proceeds to S270.

  If the probability variation state continues until the next big hit, for example, by setting the number of success / failure judgments that are expected to be a big hit from the big hit probability in the probability variation state as the number of times the probability variation state continues, The state may be continued until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, in S260, which is shifted to when winning out of the big hit lottery, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, and the like related to the digested hold memory, and S265. The process is transferred to.

  In S265, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time-short state (number of times reduced). Then, the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, the main controller 80 instructs the sub-integrated controller 83 to execute a first hold number command indicating the number of first hold memories after the big hit lottery and a second hold number indicating the number of second hold memories after the big win lottery. Send pending number command. In addition, the display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, a symbol designating command for instructing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S280, during transition display during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

  In S285, the main control device 80 ends the special symbol fluctuation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, in S290, during transition to the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295. If the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S335.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set, and if the probability variation flag is set, clears the probability variation flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315. .

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, and when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325. .

  Then, main controller 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S327), and notifies the command for notifying the winning in the big hit lottery, the privilege content, and the like. The command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S330), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S335 that is shifted to when the negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), refers to the probability variation number. (S340). If the probability variation count is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S345), and the process proceeds to S350.

  In S350, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and when the flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the number of time reductions (S355). If the time reduction count is 0 (S355: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the current gaming state to the sub integrated control apparatus 83, and ends this process.

(6) About jackpot game process Next, the jackpot game process which performs a jackpot game is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIGS. This process is executed subsequent to the success / failure determination process.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous action device is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S510. If the determination is negative (S500: No), the process ends.

  In S510, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the second big prize opening 21 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S545 in FIG. If the determination is negative (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first big prize opening 20 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S575 in FIG. If the determination is negative (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during each round interval in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. In the case of determination (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S645 in FIG. In the case (S525: No), the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the performance time of the big hit start effect which is performed until the big hit game is started after winning the big hit lottery. If the determination is affirmative (S530). : Yes), the process proceeds to S535, and in the case of a negative determination (S530: No), this process ends.

  In S535, the main controller 80 executes the first big prize opening process for opening the first big prize opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol (executes the 1R big prize game) and the number of rounds. Is incremented (S540), and this process is terminated.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S545, the process proceeds to the opening of the second grand prize opening 21, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a ball has entered the specific area 15 based on a signal from the probability variation SW 15a. If the determination is affirmative (S545: Yes), the process proceeds to S550. If the determination is negative (S545: No), the process proceeds to S555.

In S550, main controller 80 sets a specific flag, and proceeds to S552.
In S552, main controller 80 executes a big hit discontinuation process that is a subroutine, and proceeds to S555.

  In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the second grand prize opening 21 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S565. If the determination is negative (S555: No), the process proceeds to S560.

  In S560, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the second big prize opening 21 determined according to the opening pattern has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S560: Yes), the process proceeds to S565. If the determination is negative (S560: No), the process is terminated.

In S565, the main controller 80 executes a second grand prize opening closing process for closing the second big prize opening 21, and the process proceeds to S570.
In S570, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S575, which proceeds while the first grand prize opening 20 is being opened, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 20 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S585. If the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S580.

  In S580, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 20 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S580: Yes), the process proceeds to S585 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S580: No), this processing is shifted.

In S585, the main controller 80 executes a first big prize opening closing process for closing the first big prize opening 20, and the process proceeds to S590.
In S590, main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 15, in S600 that shifts during each round interval, main controller 80 determines whether or not the end flag is cleared. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process goes to S605. When the process is shifted and the determination is negative (S600: No), the process shifts to S607.

  In S605, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the release counter and the jackpot game release pattern. If the determination is affirmative (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S607. In the case of a negative determination (S605: No), the process proceeds to S617.

In S607, main controller 80 clears the end flag, and proceeds to S610.
In S610, main controller 80 executes a big hit end effect process for producing an effect when the big hit game is ended, clears the release counter (S615), and ends the present process.

  On the other hand, in S617, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit game interval time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S617: Yes), the process proceeds to S620 and the determination is negative. (S617: No), this process is terminated.

  In S620, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is a round to open the first big prize opening 20 based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S620: Yes), The process proceeds to S625, and in the case of a negative determination (S620: No), the process proceeds to S635.

  In S625, the main controller 80 executes the first big prize opening release process for opening the first big prize opening 20, and increments the release counter indicating the number of rounds (S630), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S635, the main controller 80 executes the second big prize opening release process for opening the second big prize opening 21, and increments the release counter indicating the number of rounds (S640), and ends this process. .

The main controller 80 starts controlling the shutter 14 simultaneously with the opening of the second grand prize opening 21 and starts opening / closing control of the specific area 15 based on the opening / closing pattern described above.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 16, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: Yes). , The process proceeds to S650, and in the case of a negative determination (S645: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S650 and S655, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S660.
In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a specific flag indicating that a ball has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determining device 13 is set during the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S665. If the determination is negative (S660: No), the process proceeds to S680.

  In S665, main controller 80 sets the number of probability changes and the number of time reductions previously determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (S670), the specific flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S695.

  On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time-saving state is reached after the end of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S680: Yes), the process proceeds to S685 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S680: No), the process proceeds to S695.

In S685, main controller 80 sets the number of time reductions previously determined according to the winning symbol. Also, the time reduction flag is set (S690), and the process proceeds to S695.
In S695 and S700, the main controller 80 transmits to the sub-integrated controller 83 a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. The process ends.

(7) About the jackpot discontinuous process Next, the jackpot discontinuous process for performing the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the big hit game process.

  In S750, main controller 80 determines whether or not end SW 15b provided in specific area 15 of probability variation determining device 13 is valid. If the determination is affirmative (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755. At the same time, in the case of a negative determination (S750: No), this processing is shifted. Note that the main control device 80 may consider that the end SW 15b is valid, for example, while the second big prize opening 21 is open for a long time.

  In S755, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a ball has entered the specific area 15 based on the signal from the end SW 15b. If the determination is affirmative (S755: Yes), the process proceeds to S760. In addition, in the case of a negative determination (S755: No), this processing is shifted.

In S760, main controller 80 sets an end flag and shifts to this processing.
(8) About Production In this pachinko machine 50, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the production design control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and through the production design display device 6 and the speaker 66, etc. It is configured to perform various effects such as a symbol effect based on a variation display of the effect symbol, and a jackpot effect for notifying the progress status of the jackpot game.

  Then, as described above, if the big hit is at least in the winning symbol A, C, D, G, H, before the big hit game starts, it is impossible (or difficult) to determine the winning symbol from the effect. . Also, after the big hit game is started, it is impossible (or difficult) to determine the open pattern from the production until at least 5R is finished.

  Specifically, for example, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives a change start command from the main control device 80, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect by changing the effect symbol display on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. When the symbol confirmation command is received, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the determination is determined.

  At this time, the sub integrated control device 83 can determine the winning symbol based on the symbol designating command received from the main controller 80. However, if the winning symbol is a big hit, the type of effect symbol to be stopped and displayed regardless of the winning symbol. And the aspect of the design effect.

  Further, when the big hit game is started, the sub integrated control device 83 starts the big hit game release pattern, the current round, the first and second big winning holes 20, 21 based on the command from the main control device 80. A big hit effect is performed in which the progress of the big hit game is informed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by grasping the entry to the ball.

  At this time, until at least 5R is completed, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a jackpot effect in a predetermined manner regardless of the opening pattern of the jackpot game and makes the opening pattern indistinguishable.

  In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 informs that the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time during 5R and hits the second big prize opening 21 in the big hit effect corresponding to these winning symbols. Alternatively, an effect of notifying a message prompting the user to select whether or not to temporarily release the game ball may be performed (note that the player can open for a long time if he / she visually recognizes the second big prize opening 21). Can be determined).

  Thereby, if the player is a big hit based on the first special figure, a big hit game corresponding to the symbol A, C or D, and if the big hit based on the second special figure, the symbol G or H is being played. However, it is not possible to determine which of these winning symbols is the big hit, and the player can clearly recognize that the above selection is being made. it can.

  In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies the end of the big hit game or the transition to the probable change state after the big hit game in the big hit effect when a ball enters the specific area 15 during the big hit game. May be. Thereby, the player can clearly grasp the subsequent game development.

  Further, when the big hit game corresponding to the winning symbols A, C, D, G, and H is being performed, the sub integrated control device 83 performs the winning symbol and the opening pattern at the time when 5R ends in the big hit effect. (In other words, whether there is a round after 5R, or whether the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a long time in the final round) may be notified. Thereby, the player can immediately grasp whether or not the selection in 5R is correct.

  Of course, the sub-integrated control device 83 may notify a winning symbol after the big hit game ends, or if the big hit game corresponding to the winning symbol C, D, G, H is being performed, the 5R end is completed. The winning symbol or the like may be notified at any later timing. Even in such a case, the player can clearly grasp whether or not the selection in 5R was correct.

  If the other winning symbols B, E, F, and I are big hits, the winning symbols may not be distinguished (or very difficult), or the winning symbols etc. You may notify.

  Further, when the winning symbol A, C, D, G, H is a big hit, the sub integrated control device 83 suggests in a manner that it is difficult to discriminate the winning symbol or the open pattern in the production, or discriminates the winning symbol, etc. You may notify the hint for doing. Further, such suggestions may be performed with a predetermined probability.

  By doing so, it becomes possible to guess the winning symbol etc. to some extent by the above suggestions and hints by becoming familiar with the game with this pachinko machine 50, and it is possible to advance the game advantageously, On the other hand, a game with the pachinko machine 50 can be promoted.

[Second Embodiment]
(1) Outline Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the second embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the configurations of the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 are different.
That is, in the first embodiment, the first and second special-figure display devices 9 and 10 are configured to display a special figure that is a winning symbol in a manner in which the player is indistinguishable or difficult. In the second embodiment, the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 are configured to display a special figure as a winning symbol in such a manner that the player can discriminate or facilitate.

  Specifically, the first and second special-figure display devices 9 and 10 are configured as, for example, a 7-segment LED display, and a special figure that becomes a winning symbol is displayed by a regular lighting pattern such as numerals and alphabets. May be.

  Also in the second embodiment, the first and second special-figure display devices 9 and 10 display a special figure that is a winning symbol in a manner that makes it impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate, as in the first embodiment. You may do it.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment is different in the winning symbol and the opening pattern, and when the probability changing function is activated during the big hit game, over a period (ST) during which a predetermined number of times of determination is made. Probability continues.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, symbols A to E are provided as the winning symbols of the first special symbol (FIG. 18A), and symbols F and G are provided as the winning symbols of the second special symbol ( In FIG. 18 (b)), in the jackpot game corresponding to each winning symbol, the opening patterns of the first and second winning prize openings 20, 21 are different.

That is, the opening patterns corresponding to the winning symbols A and B are the same as the opening patterns corresponding to the winning symbols A and B of the first embodiment, respectively.
Further, the opening patterns corresponding to the winning symbols C, D, and E are the same as the releasing patterns corresponding to the winning symbols C, E, and F of the first embodiment, respectively.

The opening patterns corresponding to the winning symbols F and G are the same as the opening patterns corresponding to the winning symbols G and I in the first embodiment, respectively.
In the second embodiment, the winning symbol and the open pattern can be discriminated from various effects such as the symbol effect and the jackpot effect.

Therefore, if the winning symbol C or F is a big hit and a big hit game is played, when the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, the player has the following options.
(A) The probability change function is actuated reliably by aiming at the second grand prize opening 21 at 5R and causing the game ball to enter the specific area 15.

(B) The launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped at 5R, and the launch of the game ball is restarted from the 6th eye.
If (a) is selected, the game can be shifted to a probable change state, but since the big hit game is completed at 5R, only a small number of balls can be obtained. On the other hand, when (b) is selected, although it does not shift to a probable change state, since it can be digested until the final round, it is possible to obtain a lot of balls.

  Therefore, if the player is confident that he will win a big hit at ST after the big hit game ends, the player will select (a). In addition, when there is no confidence to win a big hit at ST, or when there is little remaining time to play a game, (b) is selected.

  In addition, in the case of a big hit with the winning symbols C and F, in the 5R of the big hit game, for example, a big hit is made so that even if either (a) or (b) is selected, the average number of balls will be the same. It is desirable to adjust the winning probability, the duration of the ST, the number of winning balls in the big hit game, the winning symbol distribution rate, and the like. Thereby, when a player selects the above (a) and (b), he / she gets lost, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  At this time, when (b) is selected, the above adjustment may be performed so that a slightly larger number of balls are obtained than when (a) is selected. By doing so, it is possible to urge the player to challenge the acquisition of a lot of balls, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is maintained in the probability variation state until the next big hit occurs after the operation of the probability variation function, and after shifting to the probability variation state for the first time, a predetermined number of big hits are continued during the probability variation state. When this occurs, it may be configured to have a limiter function that prevents the probability variation state from continuing any further.

  Even in such a case, if the winning symbol C or F results in a big hit and a big hit game is being played, the options (a) and (b) above occur in 5R, and the same effect can be obtained. Can do.

(2) About Effects Also in the second embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 performs various effects such as symbol effects and jackpot effects in accordance with commands from the main control device 80, as in the first embodiment. However, the sub integrated control device 83 performs these effects in such a manner that the winning symbol and the open pattern can be discriminated.

  Specifically, for example, when the sub-integrated control device 83 is a big hit, it may determine the type of effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol effect and the mode of the symbol effect according to the hit symbol, You may perform jackpot presentation in the aspect according to a design or an open pattern.

  In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 notifies that the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time during 5R in the big hit effect when the big symbol C or F is a big hit, and also the second big prize. You may perform the effect which alert | reports the message which prompts selection of whether to aim at the mouth 21 or to cancel | release the launch of a game ball temporarily. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the selection is being made.

  In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies the end of the big hit game or the transition to the probable change state after the big hit game in the big hit effect when a ball enters the specific area 15 during the big hit game. May be. Thereby, the player can clearly grasp the subsequent game development.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, when the second big prize opening 21 is opened at 5R for a long time during the big hit game, the player is allowed to (a) enter the second big prize opening 21. The option of activating the probability change function reliably or (b) temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball and resuming the launch of the game ball when there is a subsequent round occurs. I can decide.

At this time, since the open pattern of the big hit game cannot be discriminated, even if the above selection is made, the game does not always develop as the player thinks.
And if (a) is selected, the probability variation function can be operated reliably after the big hit game, but if the winning symbol is the symbol C, D of the special diagram 1 or the symbol H of the special diagram 2 Because the rounds after the 6th round cannot be digested, it is not possible to obtain the ball that should have been originally obtained and the player loses.

  In addition, when (b) is selected, if the winning symbol is symbol D, a lot of balls can be obtained and the probability variation function can be activated. As a result, the player can select only high risk and high return.

  Therefore, the player chooses the game development after 5R in a state that bears the risk, thereby causing the player to think about how to hit him with a sense of tension and to be advantageous to himself, and more The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  For example, when the player has sufficient game time, it is possible to select (a) in order to slowly enjoy the game in the probability variation state, and the remaining time for playing the game When there are few, etc., it can also be said that (b) is selected, and many games are acquired and the game is quickly rounded up.

  Also in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, during the big hit game corresponding to the winning symbols C and F, when the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, the player is given (a) The player has the option to enter the two major winning holes 21 and activate the certainty function surely, or (b) to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball and resume the launch of the game ball from the 6th round. You can decide the game development.

  And if (a) is selected, the probability variation function can be activated reliably, but the amount of balls is reduced, and if (b) is selected, many balls can be obtained, but the probability variation function is It will not work.

  For this reason, for example, if you are confident that you will win a big hit during ST, or if you are expecting a big hit, you should select (a). It is conceivable to win a game.

  Therefore, the player can select the game development after the 5R round by himself, thereby making the player think about the game development that is advantageous to the player and enhancing the interest of the game.

  In addition, for example, when the player has sufficient game time, etc., when (a) is selected in order to slowly enjoy the game in the probability variation state, and when the remaining time for playing the game is small, etc. , (B) can be selected, and the game can be immediately rounded up by surely winning the ball.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the first and second embodiments, the jackpot game opening pattern corresponding to each winning symbol has a total number of rounds of 5R or 15R, and the 5th or 15R opens the second big winning opening 21. Is made. Further, by providing an opening pattern in which the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, (5) the 5R is aimed at the second big prize opening 21 and the probability changing function is surely operated, or (b) Although it is set as the round (specific round) in which the choice of stopping the launch of the game ball and restarting the launch of the game ball from the 6Rth is made (specific round), it is not limited to such a configuration.

  Specifically, for example, the specific round may be set to any one of 1-4, 6-14R, and in addition to 5R or 15R, the second grand prize opening 21 may be opened for a long time or for a short time. A round may be provided.

  Finally, the round in which the second grand prize opening 21 is opened for a long time may be set before the final round, or both the first and second big prize openings 20, 21 are opened. May be provided.

Even if it has such a structure, the same effect can be acquired.
In the jackpot game with the open pattern corresponding to the winning symbols A, C, D, G, and H in the first embodiment, the risk of selecting whether to continue the jackpot game in a specific round is moderate, and the game In order to enhance the interest of the game, it is preferable to provide a certain number of rounds between the specific round and the round in which the second grand prize winning opening 21 is finally opened for a long time.

(2) In the first embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of specific rounds that cause the selection of (a) and (b) described above are provided.
Specifically, for example, if 5R and 10R are specified rounds,
(A) An opening pattern in which the total round is 5R and the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R.
(B) An opening pattern in which the total round is 10R, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, and the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a short time at 10R.
(C) An opening pattern in which the total round is 10R, and the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5, 10R.
(2) An open pattern in which the total round is 15R, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5R, 10R, and the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a short time at 15R.
(E) An opening pattern in which the total round is 15R, and the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a long time at 5, 10, 15R.

Of these open patterns, at least one of (a) and (c) and at least two of (b), (2), and (e) may be provided.
In such a case, after the big hit game is started, the opening pattern cannot be discriminated from the production until at least 10R (in other words, the last specific round in which the player is forced to make the selection) is completed. (Or difficult). In addition, after 5R is complete | finished, you may perform the production | presentation which suggests an open pattern.

By doing so, it is possible to increase the selection opportunities during the big hit game and to enhance the interest of the game.
(3) In the first and second embodiments, the two start ports, the first and second start ports 11 and 12, are provided. For example, the configuration including only the first start port 11 (first It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which only the validity determination corresponding to one special figure is performed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments, a probability variation SW 15a and an end SW 15b are provided in order to detect a game ball that has entered the specific area 15. Then, during the big hit game, the probability variation function is activated due to the detection of the ball entering the specific region 15 by the detection signal from the probability variation SW 15a, and the ball entering the specific region 15 by the detection signal from the end SW 15b. Due to the fact that is detected, the big hit game is terminated.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a configuration in which one switch for detecting the entry into the specific area 15 is provided and the probability changing function is activated and the big hit game is terminated based on the detection signal from the switch. good.

  In the jackpot game process of the first and second embodiments, the probability variation SW 15a determines whether or not a specific area 15 has been entered (S545), sets a specific flag (S550), and then sets the specific area 15 by the end SW 15b. It is determined whether or not there is a ball entering (S750).

  However, on the contrary, the presence / absence of a ball entering the specific area 15 may be determined by the end SW 15b, and after the end flag is set, the presence / absence of a ball entering the specific area 15 by the probability variation SW 15a may be determined.

  The jackpot game processing is configured such that, during a jackpot game, when a ball enters the specific area 15 in a round in which the second jackpot 21 is opened, the jackpot game ends after the end condition of the round is satisfied. It has become.

  However, for example, if affirmative determination is made in S750 and S755 of the big hit non-continuous process, after the end flag is set (S760), the process shifts to S565 of the big hit game process, so that the specific area 15 The round may be ended immediately after entering the ball, and then the jackpot game may be ended.

At this time, if a negative determination is made in S750 or S755, the process may be shifted to S555 without setting the end flag.
Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The first and second start ports SW11a and 12a correspond to start port detecting means, the probability variation SW 15a corresponds to probability change detection means, and the end SW 15b corresponds to an example of end detection means.
In addition, S100, S110, S115, and S125 of the start opening winning confirmation process correspond to an example of the determination unit.

In addition, S230, S235, and S245 of the success / failure determination processing correspond to an example of the success / failure determination unit, S270 and S285 correspond to an example of the special figure display unit, and S345 corresponds to an example of the probability variation setting unit.
Further, S535, S560, S565, S580, S585, S625, and S635 of the big hit game process correspond to an example of the big hit game means, S602 corresponds to an example of the end means, and S670 corresponds to an example of the probability change setting means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Universal figure reservation number display device, 9 ... 1st special view display device, 10 ... 2nd special view display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 11a ... 1st start port SW, 12 ... 2nd start port, 12a ... 2nd start port SW, 12b ... An accessory solenoid, 13 ... Probability change determination device, 14 ... Shutter, 14a ... Shutter solenoid, 15 ... Specific area, 15a ... Probability change SW, 15b ... End SW, 20 ... First big prize opening, 20a ... First count SW, 20b ... 1st grand prize opening solenoid, 21 ... 2nd big prize opening, 21a ... 2nd count SW, 21b ... 2nd big prize opening solenoid, 22 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 22a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 23 ... 1st Special figure hold number display device, 24 Second special figure hold number display device, 30 ... payout motor, 31 ... payout SW, 32 ... full SW, 33 ... out of ball SW, 34 ... CR unit terminal board, 38 ... touch SW, 39 ... firing stop SW, 40 ... Firing motor, 45 ... Glass frame closing SW, 46 ... Inner frame closing SW, 49 ... Cylinder lock, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit 57 ... Ball rental button, 58 ... Checkout button, 59 ... Checkout display device, 61 ... Flat glass, 63 ... Lower plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Game button, 70 ... Inner frame, 71 ... ball tank, 72 ... tank rail, 73 ... dispensing unit, 78 ... external connection terminal plate, 80 ... main control device, 81 ... dispensing control device, 82 ... production symbol control device, 83 ... sub integrated control device , 84 Fire control unit, 85 ... power substrate, 90 ... pattern display device relay terminal plate.

Claims (2)

A main control device that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control device that produces an effect in response to a command from the main control device, a first big prize opening, and a second big prize opening provided with a specific area In bullet ball machines,
The main controller is
A start port detecting means for detecting a ball entering the start port;
Based on the random number extracted due to the detection of the ball entering the starting opening, whether or not to win a big hit is determined, and if a hit is determined by the appropriateness determination, a winning symbol is determined. Means for determining whether or not it is correct;
When winning in the determination of success or failure, a jackpot game is performed over one or more rounds according to an opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol, and in each round, the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening is opened, When opening the second grand prize opening, the opening mode is opened for a long time that makes it easy to enter the ball and for a short time that makes it difficult to enter the ball. A jackpot game means to be one of short-time opening,
Probability detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the specific area;
When the probability change detecting means detects the entry of a game ball into the specific area during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a probability change state in which the probability of winning in the hit determination is high. Probability variation setting means to
End detecting means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the specific area;
An end means for ending the jackpot game due to the entry of a game ball into the specific area detected by the end detection means during the jackpot game,
As the opening pattern, a selection pattern is provided,
In the jackpot game of the selection pattern, the jackpot game means opens the second big prize opening for a long time in a probability variation round which is a predetermined round, and the first big prize opening in a subsequent round Or open the second grand prize opening,
The main control device displays a variation of a special symbol when the success / failure determination is performed, and the winning pattern is determined in a manner that makes it impossible or difficult for the player to determine the open pattern when the determination is successful. It further comprises special figure display means for confirming and displaying a special symbol corresponding to the pattern,
As the opening pattern, at least two of a short pattern, a first selection pattern and a second selection pattern forming the selection pattern are provided,
The jackpot gaming means is:
In the jackpot game of the short pattern, a specific round that is a round that arrives in a predetermined order is set as a final round, and the second big prize opening is opened for a long time in the specific round,
In the jackpot game of the first selection pattern, the specific round is the probability variation round, and in the subsequent rounds, the second big prize opening is not opened for a long time,
In the jackpot game of the second selection pattern, the specific round is the probability variation round, and in the subsequent rounds, the long-time opening of the second big prize opening is performed at least once,
The main control device further includes transmission means for transmitting the command indicating the success status of the jackpot game, as well as transmitting the command for notifying the sub-control device that the winning determination has been made,
The sub-control device makes a hit in the success / failure determination for the winning symbol corresponding to the short pattern, the winning symbol corresponding to the first selected pattern, and the winning symbol corresponding to the second selected pattern. At least until the specific round of the jackpot game performed according to the hit is completed after the fact that the hit is found to be applicable, the opening pattern cannot be discriminated or difficult in a manner that is difficult. Providing directing means for performing
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
As the open pattern, further, at least one of a probability variation pattern and a normal pattern having a larger total number of rounds than the short pattern is provided,
The jackpot gaming means is:
In the jackpot game of the probability variation pattern, the second big prize opening is not opened for a long time in the round before the last round, and the second big prize opening is opened for a long time in the final round,
In the jackpot game of the normal pattern, do not open the second big prize opening for a long time in any round,
A ball game machine characterized by

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