JP6619408B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, for this type of gaming machine, determination of success / failure is made based on the entrance of a game ball into the starting port, and a variable display of a symbol (special symbol) is started. In a game machine that plays a winning game when it is stopped and displayed with a winning symbol or a falling symbol, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a low probability state with a low probability of winning as a gaming condition and a high probability with a high probability of winning What has a state is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, a high probability state is set after the winning game ends, the high probability state is continued until the number of executions of the variable display reaches the end reference number, and when the end reference number is reached, the low probability state is restored. It is said.

JP 2017-127438 A

  In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, there are a normal symbol and a probability variation symbol as a winning symbol, and when a winning is a probability variation symbol, a high probability state is set as a gaming state after the winning game is ended, In some cases, a low probability state is set as the game state after the end of the hit game. In such a gaming machine, when the high probability state is set after the winning game is finished, the high probability state ends because the hit does not occur until the number of executions of the variable display reaches the end reference number. Although a hit occurs during the state, the winning symbol is a normal symbol, and thus the high probability state ends after the winning game ends. When the high-probability state ends and falls to the low-probability state, the possibility of occurrence of a hit decreases at a stretch. In addition, in such a gaming machine, an effect mode corresponding to the game state is often set and various effects are performed, but in the effect mode in which the expectation of hitting is not felt due to the fall to the low probability state. If it is switched, there is a possibility that the player will stop playing the game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is mainly intended to suppress a significant decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game while suggesting to the player that the high probability state has ended.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed;
A symbol variable game execution means for executing a symbol variable game for displaying a symbol variably based on a game ball entering the first start port or the second start port, and stopping and displaying the symbol in a winning symbol or a missed symbol;
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game advantageous to the player, triggered by the stop display of the winning symbol in the symbol variable game,
When the winning game is triggered by a stop display of the first winning symbol as the winning symbol, a high probability state is set in which the winning probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol in the symbol variable game is high. When the winning game is triggered by the stop display of the second winning symbol as the winning symbol, it is easy to enter the gaming ball into the second starting port without setting the high probability state. Game state setting means for setting the easy entry state,
Effect execution means for setting one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes and executing the effect during the symbol variation game;
With
As the plurality of performance modes, a normal performance mode that suggests a normal state in which the high probability state and the easy entry state are not set, a high probability effect mode that suggests the high probability state, and the easy entry state Has an easy-to-enter directing mode and a special directing mode,
The game state setting means ends the high probability state when the symbol variation game is executed a specified number of times after setting the high probability state.
The production execution means
When the symbol variation game is executed the specified number of times during the high probability effect mode and the high probability state ends, the special effect mode is set,
The gist of the present invention is that the special effect mode is set when the winning game is terminated and the easy-to-enter state is set when the second winning symbol is stopped during the high-probability effect mode.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the symbol variation game is executed a specified number of times during the high probability effect mode and the high probability state is ended, and when the second per symbol stop display is triggered during the high probability effect mode. When the game is over and the easy entry state is set, the special performance mode is set. In both the former and the latter cases, the player's feeling that the high probability state has ended without continuing is the same, and by setting the same special performance mode, although the gaming state is different, the player's feeling It is possible to give the player that the high-probability state has ended while performing the performance in accordance with the game. In addition, it is possible to avoid switching from the high-probability production mode that suggests the most advantageous state to the player to the normal production mode that suggests the most unfavorable state, thereby suppressing the player's willingness to continue playing at once. can do. From these things, it can suppress that a player's willingness to continue a game falls significantly, suggesting to the player that the high probability state was complete | finished.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect execution means ends the special effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times during the special effect mode, and the gaming state is the normal state. The normal effect mode may be set, and if the game state is the easy entry state, the easy entry effect mode may be set.

  In this way, after the high probability state ends, the special effect mode is temporarily set only while the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times, and thereafter, the effect mode is set to match the game state. It is possible to prevent the gaming state from becoming difficult to understand because the state where the two do not match continues for a long time. Further, the special effect mode is a rare effect mode that is temporarily set after the end of the high probability state. Note that the predetermined number of times can be set to a number smaller than the number of times that the easy entry state is continued.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in order to notify the player of the number of times of execution of the winning game, the number of times of execution of the winning game triggered by the stop display of the winning symbol in the high probability effect mode is counted. A winning counting means may be provided, and the winning counting means may count the number of times the winning game is executed including the winning game triggered by the stop display of the winning symbol in the special effect mode.

  In this way, the number of hits in the special effect mode is included in the number of hits in the high-probability effect mode, and it is possible to make the special effect mode appear to continue to be advantageous to the player. Moreover, since the number of executions of the hit game that is notified can be increased, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player's willingness to continue playing can be suppressed from significantly decreasing while suggesting to the player that the high probability state has ended.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one example of the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit game process. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a sub-integrated control device 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production mode setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of transfer of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the process at the time of the probability change production mode completion | finish. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the process at the time of completion | finish of special effect modes. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit game frequency display effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows transition of the production mode in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows transition of the production mode in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in the production mode of a modification.

  Next, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated using an Example.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a structure.

  In this embodiment, when the game ball enters the start opening, the special symbol variation display is started, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol, the big hit game is started. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type gaming machine will be described.

[External configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game board 20 in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3, An upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a launch handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20 are provided. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a CR machine corresponding to a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The front frame 3 is fitted in the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided on the left and upper sides as fulcrums. The inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with hinges provided on the left and upper sides as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the game hall.

  Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 for sounding various sound effects as the game progresses and for sounding warning sounds for alerting the player. The front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the gaming state.

  Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper tray 11. An adjustment display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 50 is disposed on the upper right portion of the upper tray 11. The adjustment display device 52 includes a ball for instructing the lending of the game ball. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of a prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. In addition, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the player's operation is disposed at the center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11. The lower tray 12 can receive a ball overflowing from the upper tray 11.

  The firing handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, a firing motor 83 (see FIG. 3) included in a launching device (not shown) is activated, and the firing handle is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the strength corresponding to the amount of rotation operation of 13.

[Composition of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 is provided below the effect symbol display device 37 provided at the center of the game area 21, the normal symbol operation gate 22 disposed on the right side of the effect symbol display device 37, and the effect symbol display device 37. A first start opening 23 that is always open, a second start opening 24 that can be opened and closed below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a big prize opening 25 that is arranged below the game area 21, There are provided a normal winning opening 26 arranged in the lower left part of the area 21 and an out opening 27 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. Although not shown, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for guiding and playing the game balls flowing down the game area 21.

  The second start port 24 is a variable ball entrance configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and includes a pair of left and right movable pieces (opening / closing members) 24b, and a second start port solenoid 24c that operates the movable piece 24b (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 24 is normally closed by a movable piece 24b and cannot enter a game ball, and a normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol (ordinary symbol per symbol). When a winning game (game per game) is executed, the movable piece 24b is opened to the left and right by the second start port solenoid 24c, thereby opening the game ball. In the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second start port 24, a normal opening pattern with a short opening time (for example, a 0.6 second opening operation is executed once) and a long opening time (for example, 1) When the second starting port 24 is opened in the normal opening pattern, the player launches a game ball toward the second starting port 24. Even so, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start opening 24, and when the second start opening 24 opens in the open extension pattern, the player plays the game toward the second start opening 24. If the ball is fired, the game ball can almost surely enter the second start port 24.

  The big prize opening 25 is a variable ball opening that is configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, and a big winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b. Is provided. The big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that a game ball cannot be entered, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (design special symbol symbol). When a game (special game) is executed, the open / close plate 25b is opened to the front by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, thereby allowing the game ball to enter. The big prize opening 25 is provided with a big prize opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. The big winning opening 25 is closed when the big winning opening switch 25a counts nine game balls or when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before counting nine. round). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the jackpot round a predetermined number of times (for example, six times or 16 times).

  In the lower right part of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol hold number display. A device (first special symbol hold number display device) 33, a second special symbol hold number display device (second special figure hold number display device) 34, a normal symbol display device 35, and a normal symbol hold number display device 36. , Is arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a seven-segment display device, and express a plurality of types of display modes by combinations of lighting and extinction of each segment. . The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the special symbol variation display by sequentially switching the display mode based on the game balls entering the start opening, and the predetermined variation time The special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping display in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes when the time has elapsed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (predetermined big hit symbol), the big hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for entering the first start opening that displays a special symbol on the basis of the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and the second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering a second start opening that displays a special symbol variably based on the entry of a game ball into the second start opening 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also called a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is a second special symbol (special diagram 2). ).

  Here, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the probability of hitting the normal symbol (probability per universal symbol) is higher than usual until the number of times the special symbol changes is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The normal symbol variation time is shortened, and when the normal symbol is hit, the opening time of the second start port 24 is extended. A state in which the probability of hitting the normal symbol is set to a high probability, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 24 is extended is also referred to as an electric support state. In addition, the special symbol jackpot symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a probability variation jackpot symbol. The normal jackpot symbol is a game state in which the special jackpot probability (probability per special symbol) is set to a low probability state and the electric support state is set (called a short-time state) after the jackpot game ends. . In addition, the probability variation jackpot symbol is a gaming state (probability variation state) in which the jackpot probability (probability per special symbol) of the special symbol is set to a high probability state higher than the low probability state and the electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. Is). In this embodiment, both the short-time state and the probable variation state continue until the special symbol variation display is executed a specified number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit game is finished. The game is in a gaming state (referred to as a normal state) in which the symbol big hit probability (probability per special figure) is set to a low probability state and the electric support state is canceled (the electric support state is not set).

  Further, in this embodiment, a normal big hit symbol and a probabilistic big hit symbol are assigned to the big hit of the first special symbol and the big hit of the second special symbol, respectively. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the low probability state, there are cases where the low probability state continues and a transition to a high probability state, and when a big hit occurs in the high probability state, the high probability state continues; There is a case where it shifts to a low probability state. In addition, the content of the jackpot game (for example, the number of rounds) differs between the jackpot of the first special symbol and the jackpot of the second special symbol. In the big hit of the first special symbol, a big hit game with 6 rounds is performed for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit. In addition, in the big hit of the second special symbol, the big hit game with 16 rounds is performed for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit. For this reason, the jackpot of the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot of the first special symbol.

  If a game ball enters the first start port 23 during the special symbol variation display, the first special symbol variation display is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four times), and the current variation display ends. After that, the variable display of the first special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The number of holds of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special diagram hold display device 33. On the other hand, even when a game ball enters the second start port 24 during the special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four times), and the current variation display is displayed. After the end, the variable display of the second special symbol that is on hold is sequentially started. The number of the second special symbol hold is displayed on the second special figure hold number display device 34.

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 35 includes a first display unit that is turned on in the case of hitting and turned off in the case of losing, and a second display unit that is turned off in the case of hitting and turned on in the case of losing. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal symbol display device 35 variably displays the normal symbol by repeating the lighting of the first display unit and the lighting of the second display unit alternately based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 22, When the fluctuation time elapses, one of the first display unit and the second display unit is turned on and the other is turned off to stop and display the normal symbol. When the normal symbol is hit and displayed as a stop symbol, the second start port (normal electric accessory) 24 is opened.

  In this embodiment, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 22 during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation display is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four), and the current variation display is displayed. When finished, the variable display of the normal symbols on hold is started sequentially. The number of normal symbols held is displayed on the normal symbol hold count display device 36.

  The effect symbol display device 37 is an image display device configured by a liquid crystal display or the like, and performs various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols), a reach effect, and a notice effect on the display screen. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the central portion of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, three effect symbols 37L, 37C, and 37R including left, middle, and right, which are composed of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, and the like, are displayed. . The three effect symbols 37L, 37C, and 37R are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom when a game ball enters the start opening, and are stopped and displayed in the order of left, right, and center when a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Is done. When the right effect design 37R is stopped and displayed and the right effect design 37R does not match the left effect design 37L, it is disengaged (normally disengaged, unreachable disengagement). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 37R matches the left effect symbol 37L, reach is reached, and the process shifts to reach effect. Then, when the middle production symbol 37C is stopped and displayed through the reach production, if the middle production symbol 37C does not coincide with the left and right production symbols 37L and 37R, the middle production design is lost (reach off). When 37C coincides with the left and right effect symbols 37L and 37R, it is a big hit. The effect symbol display device 37 is basically a special symbol (first special symbol, first special symbol, which is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 31, second special symbol display device 32) described above. If the 2 special symbols) are out of symbol, the three effect symbols 37L, 37C, 37R are stopped and displayed in a disengagement mode (normally out of reach or out of reach), and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device is a jackpot symbol. If there is, the three effect symbols 37L, 37C, and 37R are stopped and displayed in a big hit manner. In addition, in the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, a character symbol 38a (“Tatsuyoshi Kuma no”) whose display mode (expression) changes according to the effect contents is displayed.

  Further, a first reserved symbol 39a and a second reserved symbol 39b are displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. The first reserved symbols 39a are added one by one in order from the left side every time a game ball enters the first start port 23 while the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is being displayed. Each time a special symbol variation display is started, it is erased one by one from the right. The second reserved symbols 39b are added one by one in order from the right each time a game ball enters the second start port 24 during the variation display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol). Each time a special symbol variation display is started, it is erased one by one from the left.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has, as its control circuit, a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91. And a power supply board (not shown). The main controller 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b for storing processing programs and tables, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when executing the processing programs, input / output ports, communication Provide ports. Although not shown, the payout control device 70, the launch control device 80, and the sub-integrated control device 90 are similarly configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU. In addition to the CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, communication Provide ports. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal 65, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 3) through the external connection terminal 65.

  The main controller 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 60 is connected with detection signals from the front frame opening switch 3 a that detects opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame opening switch 5 a that detects opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. Input via the relay terminal board 64. Further, the main control board 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 23, A second start port switch 24a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 24, a big winning port switch 25a for detecting a game ball entering the main winning port 25, and a game ball for the normal winning port 26 A detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entering of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal board 61. On the other hand, the main control device 60 outputs a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the big prize opening solenoid 25c and the like via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main controller 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure reservation number display device 33, the second special figure reservation number display device 34, and the normal symbol display device 35 are provided. A display signal to the normal symbol hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main controller 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

  The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball break switch 76 for detecting a ball break of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be paid out to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64. Then, a detection signal from a payout switch 74 for detecting a game ball to be paid out to the upper tray 11 is input via the payout relay terminal plate 71 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and a full switch 75 for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 12 The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, a drive signal to the payout motor 73 is output from the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the payout relay terminal plate 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the main control device 60 and drives the payout motor 73 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the winning ball. When a detection signal is input from either the ball break switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 stops driving the payout motor 73 until the detection state is canceled and no detection signal is input, and a prize ball is received. The payout operation is interrupted.

  Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the payment display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball rental switch 53a and the payment switch 54a provided in the payment display device 52. Input via the CR unit terminal board 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal. The payment switch 54a detects the operation of the payment button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs a ball lending command, the payout motor 73 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball. Also, the payout control device 70 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and with respect to the launch control device 80 when a predetermined firing stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied. Send a fire stop command.

  The launch control device 80 is responsible for controlling the launch of the game ball to the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a turn amount signal output in response to the turn operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and the player A touch signal or the like is input from the touch switch 82 that detects that the touch button is touched. On the other hand, a drive signal to the firing motor 83 is output from the launch control device 80. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that a game ball is launched into the game area 21 based on the rotation amount signal. When the touch signal is not input or when the shooting stop signal is input, the shooting control device 80 stops driving the shooting motor 83 regardless of the operation of the shooting handle 13 so that the game ball is not shot. To do.

  The sub-integrated control device 90 is responsible for control related to game effects. The sub integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 through one-way communication via the production relay terminal board 63, and performs production control according to the received command. The sub integrated control device 90 receives a detection signal from the effect button switch 16 a that detects the operation of the effect button 16. On the other hand, the sub integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and lighting signals to various LEDs and the lamp 15. In addition, a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 is output from the sub integrated control device 90 by one-way communication. The effect symbol control device 91 receives an effect display control command from the sub-integrated control device 90, and displays the effect image display device 37 so that an effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect symbol display device 37. Take control.

[Outline of pachinko machine 1 game]
Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. The first start port 23 is located below the effect symbol display device 37 disposed in the center of the game area 21, and the player holds the launch handle 13 so that the game ball flows down to the left area of the game area 21. By turning (so-called left-handed), a game ball can enter the first start port 23. When a game ball enters the first start port 23, the display of the first special symbol variation is started, and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit is made and the opening operation of the big winning port 25 is repeated ( For example, the big hit game is executed 6 times or 16 times. The big winning opening 25 is located below the first start opening 23, and when the big hit game is executed, the player can make a game ball enter the big winning opening 25 by left-handing. In this embodiment, the player can also enter the game ball into the big prize opening 25 by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed) so that the game ball flows down to the right area of the game area 21. Can be made.

  The normal symbol operating gate 22 is located on the right side of the effect symbol display device 37, the second starting port 24 is positioned below the normal symbol operating gate 22, and the player hits the game ball in the normal symbol by hitting it to the right. When the second starting port 24 can be passed through the operating gate 22 and the normal symbol is hit, the player can make a game ball enter the second starting port 24 by continuing to make a right turn. Can do. In the normal state, the probability of hitting the normal symbol is low (for example, 1 / 10.0), the variation time of the normal symbol is long (for example, 20 seconds), and the second when the normal symbol is hit is the second. Since the opening time of the start port 24 is short (for example, 0.6 seconds × 1 time), the player can hardly enter the second start port 24 even if the player makes a right strike. . That is, in a normal state, a game in which the player aims at the first start port 23 and fires a game ball by left-handed is the main game. On the other hand, when the big hit game is executed, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state (high probability state and electric support state) or short time state (low probability state and electric support state) is entered. In any state, until the special symbol fluctuation display is executed a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), the probability of hitting the normal symbol is high (for example, 1 / 1.0), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is high. The player will be shortened (for example, 2 seconds) and an electric support state will occur in which the opening time of the second start port 24 when the normal symbol is hit is also extended (for example, 1.0 second × 3 times). By making a right strike, a game ball can be easily entered into the second start port 24. When a game ball enters the second start port 24, the second special symbol variation display is started, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is executed. In this case, the player can cause the game ball to enter the opened big winning opening 25 by continuing the right strike. That is, in the electric support state, the game is mainly a game in which the player aims at the normal symbol operation gate 22, the second starting port 24, and the big winning port 25 and fires a game ball by hitting it to the right. In addition, when a big hit game is executed with a chance of a big hit, the probability change state is reached after the big hit game ends, and the special symbol big hit probability is low until the special symbol change display is executed a specified number of times (for example, 100 times). The probability (for example, 1 / 75.3) is higher than the probability (for example, 1 / 319.7). Furthermore, the selection rate (probability variation ratio) of the probability variation big hit symbol is higher in the second special symbol (for example, 82%) than the first special symbol (for example, 61%). Therefore, if a big hit of the second special symbol occurs in the probability variation state (electric support state), it is possible to continuously generate a big hit (probability variation big hit) in a short time, and acquire a lot of balls at once. An opportunity.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main controller 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control process includes a power-on process necessary for powering on the pachinko machine 1 (S100), a random number update process (S110), a winning confirmation process (S120), a start winning process (S130), The symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), and the big hit game (special game) process (S170) are repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge and executing the processing according to the commands by executing the main control processing.

[Random number update processing]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. As the determination random number, for example, a big hit determination random number (special symbol) used for a big hit determination (whether or not determination) performed based on a game ball entering the start port (the first start port 23 or the second start port 24). Random number for determination of success / failure) or a big hit used for determining a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (the first special figure display device 31 or the second special figure display device 32) when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit Random symbols for determining symbols, determination of out symbols used for determining out symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 31 or second special symbol display device 32) when the result of jackpot determination is out Random numbers for determination, random numbers for determining variation patterns for special symbols, random numbers for determining normal symbol success / failure used for determination of success / failure based on the passing of a game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 22, etc. Rukoto can. When the random number update process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Winner confirmation process]
In the winning confirmation process of S120, the state of various sensors (the first starting port switch 23a, the second starting port switch 24a, the gate switch 22a, the big winning port switch 25a, the normal winning port switch 26a, etc.) is detected and the predetermined value in the RAM 60c is determined. Is saved in the state storage area. Further, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by a switch related to a prize ball (the above-mentioned prize opening switch excluding the gate switch 22a), and if it has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated to obtain prize ball information. Is stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. When the prize ball information is not 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70, and the winning confirmation process is terminated. When the payout control device 70 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 73 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one and every time the game ball paid out by the payout switch 74 is detected, the prize ball information (unpaid) The winning ball payout process is executed to decrement the number of game balls) by one. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main controller 60, the award ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the winning confirmation process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next start winning process (S130).

[Start-up winning process]
In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 first determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 by inputting a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a. If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 23, is the current number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol (the number of first special diagram reserved) being less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 and the display of the number of first special figure reserved number display device 33 is updated. Further, the random number for determination of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c, and the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. Examples of the determination random numbers for the first special symbol include information regarding the progress of the first special symbol variable game such as the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, and the out symbol determination random number. When it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 23, or when it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented. And the process of updating the display on the first special figure hold number display device 33 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Next, a detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 24, and it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 24. Then, it is determined whether or not the current second special symbol hold count (second special figure hold count) is smaller than the upper limit count (value 4 in this embodiment). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 and the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34 is updated. Further, the random number for determination of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c, and the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. As the random numbers for determination of the second special symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol, such as the above-described jackpot determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the off symbol determination random number, and the like can be given. If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 24, or if it is determined that the number of retained second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the number of retained second special symbols is incremented. Or the process of updating the display on the second special figure hold number display device 34 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Then, a detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, It is determined whether or not the number of pending is less than the upper limit number (for example, value 4). When it is determined that the number of retained ordinary symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of retained ordinary symbols is incremented by 1 and the display on the ordinary symbol retained number display device 36 is updated. Further, the random number for determination of the normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination in the RAM 60c, and the start winning process is terminated. Examples of the normal design random number include information related to the progress of the regular symbol variable game such as the normal design success / failure random numbers described above. If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22 or if the number of normal symbols held has reached the upper limit value, a process of incrementing the number of normal symbols held or the number of normal symbol holds The process of updating the display on the display device 36 is skipped, and the start winning process is terminated. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of normal symbols held is greater than zero. If it is determined that the number of holds is 0, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings is greater than the value 0, the number of holdings is decremented by a value 1 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is correct and determine a normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination. . The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by comparing a normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 and a hit value included in the normal symbol per-determination table, When the normal symbol success / failure determination random number matches any of the winning values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the normal symbol appropriateness determination random number does not match any of the winning values, it is determined to be off. In the present embodiment, when not in the electric support state (in the normal state), a normal symbol per table determination table for a low probability with a low hit value, that is, a low hit probability (for example, 1 / 10.0) is used. When in the electric support state (in the short-time state or the probability variation state), the normal symbol per-symbol determination table for a high probability having a high hit value, that is, a high hit probability (for example, 1 / 1.0) is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the winning symbol is determined as a stop symbol, and when the result of the determination is incorrect, the lost symbol is determined as a stop symbol. Then, the normal symbol variation time is set and the normal symbol variation display is started. When it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily ended. The variation time is set to a long time (for example, 20 seconds) when not in the electric support state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 2 seconds) when in the electric support state. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined stop symbol. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is an out symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a disconnection. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game process is ended. The opening time of the second start port 24 is set to a short time (for example, 0.6 seconds × 1 time) when not in the electric support state, and is set to a long time (for example, 1.0 second × 3) when in the electric support state. Times). Further, as described above, the opening operation of the second start port 24 is performed by opening and moving the movable piece 38c to the left and right by controlling the driving of the second start port solenoid 24c. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second start port 24 is in an opening operation. If it is determined that the second start port 24 is not in the opening operation, the game process per ordinary symbol is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port 24 is in the opening operation, whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process is specified. It is determined whether or not several (for example, four) game balls have entered the second start port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the opening operation of the second start port 24 is maintained. Exit once. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that a specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 24 even before the opening time has reached the set time, The opening operation of the second start port 24 is finished (the drive of the second start port solenoid 24c is finished), and the game process per normal symbol is finished. When the game process per normal symbol is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process (S160).

[Special design game processing]
7 and 8 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game process. In the special symbol game process of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, whether or not a big hit game (special game) is being performed (S200). If it is determined that the condition device is in operation, the special symbol game process is terminated. When the special game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next jackpot game (special game) process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition device is not in operation, whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S202) and whether it is in a stop display time (S204). , Respectively. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display and is not in the stop display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is greater than 0 (S206). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold count is greater than 0, the oldest random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read (S208), and the second special symbol is read. The variable display related process for performing the variable display is executed (S210).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is greater than 0 (S212). If it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is greater than 0, the oldest one of the plurality of determination random numbers stored in the determination random number storage area is read (S214), Variation display related processing for performing variation display of special symbols is executed (S216). If it is determined in S212 that the number of first special symbols held is 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S206 to S216, when the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are both greater than the value 0, the second special symbol variable display (digestion of reservation) is executed preferentially (special). Figure 2 priority fluctuation). Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol variation display may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting openings (the first starting opening 23 and the second starting opening 24). Variation), the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol may be performed in parallel (simultaneous variation). Hereinafter, the variable display related process of the first special symbol in S210 and the variable display related process of the second special symbol in S216 will be described. Since the first special symbol variation display related processing and the second special symbol variation display related processing are performed in the same manner, they will be collectively described below.

  In the variable display related processing, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (ON), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is a value 0 (OFF), the probability per special figure is low. If a big hit determination process is performed and it is determined that the probability variation flag is 1 (ON), a high probability big hit determination process with a high probability per special figure is performed. The jackpot determination process is performed by comparing the jackpot determination random number included in the determination random number read in S208 or S214 with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table, and the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot values. If it is determined to be a big hit, the big hit determination random number is determined not to match any of the big hit values. When the probability per special figure is low, a big hit judgment table with a low big hit value, that is, a low probability with low hit probability is used, and when the probability per special figure is high, the big hit value is high, that is, a high hit probability is high. A jackpot determination table for probability is used.

  When the big hit determination process is executed, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and if it is determined that the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is determined, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started and the determined big hit symbol is used. The variation time (big hit variation pattern) of the special symbol until stop display is determined using the big hit variation pattern table. The big hit symbol is determined by selecting a big hit symbol based on the big hit symbol determining random number included in the determination random number read in S208 or S214, and the big hit variation pattern is determined in the determination read in S208 or S214. This is done by selecting a big hit variation pattern based on a variation pattern determining random number included in the random number for operation. The determined jackpot symbol is associated with the contents (number of rounds) of the above jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends. Also, if it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is out of place, a out symbol is determined, and the variation time (out of variation pattern) of the special symbol is determined using the out of variation pattern table. The determination of the out symbol is performed by selecting the out symbol using the out symbol determination random number included in the determination random number read out in S208 or S214, and the determination of the outlier variation pattern is read out in S208 or S214. This is done by selecting a deviation variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number included in the determination random number.

  When the special symbol stop symbol or variation pattern is determined in this way, the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the number of special symbols held is decremented by the value 1, and the first special figure reservation number display device 33 or the second special figure reservation number The display on the display device 34 is updated. In this process, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the retained number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol retained number display device 33 is updated, and the second special symbol is renewed. When starting the variable display of symbols, the number of second special symbols held is decremented by the value 1, and the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34 is updated. Also, the random number for determination related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the number of hold of the special symbol. Then, the change instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90, and the change display related process is ended. Receiving the change instruction command, the sub integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol change effect. The variation instruction command includes a result of jackpot determination, a variation pattern of special symbols (variation time), a stop symbol (big hit symbol, missed symbol), and the like.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S202. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S218). Since the variation time is set in accordance with the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the variation display related processing of S210 or S216, whether or not the variation time has elapsed is the elapsed time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. And a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S220), and the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed (S222). The sub integrated control device 90 that has received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S224). Here, the stop display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game processing is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S204 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop display is terminated (S226), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (S228).

  If it is determined in S228 that the game is a big hit symbol, in order to generate a big hit game (special game), the operation of the condition device is started (S230) and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S232). Subsequently, a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S234). The sub integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start command executes a jackpot game start effect (opening effect). In addition, during the big hit game, in order to cancel the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state (electric support state), when the probability variation flag is 1 (ON), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (OFF) (S236, In S238, when the hour / hour flag is 1 (ON), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (OFF) (S240, S242), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When the special symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (special game process) in S170.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S228 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (ON) (S244), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0 (OFF), S254. Proceed to the process. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is a value 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by a value 1 (S246), and it is determined whether the probability variation counter is a value 0 (S248). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of a special symbol that maintains a high probability state (probability variation state), and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the big hit game (this embodiment) Then, a value of 100 is set at the chance of a probable big hit. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S254 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is set to 0 to end the high probability state. (S250), a mode information designation command indicating that the probability variation state has ended, that is, a low probability state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S252), and the process proceeds to the next step S254.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the time-short flag is a value 1 (ON) (S254). If it is determined that the time-short flag is not a value 1 but a value 0 (OFF), the special symbol game process is terminated. If it is determined that the time reduction flag has a value of 1, the time reduction counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S256), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter has a value of 0 (S258). Here, the hour / hour counter indicates the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the electric support state (time / short state), and a predetermined value is set in the hour / hour counter at the end of the big hit game (this embodiment) Then, the value 100 is set). If it is determined that the time counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is terminated while maintaining the electric support state. If the time counter is determined to be 0, the time flag is set to 0 to end the electric support state. (S260), a mode information designation command indicating that the power support state has ended is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S262), and the special symbol game process is terminated. In the present embodiment, when a big hit game is executed with a chance of a big hit game, the same number of times (100) is set to the probability change counter and the hourly counter after the big hit game ends. The state ends at the same time. Of course, if different numbers of times are set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter, the high probability state ends and the electric support state continues, or the electric support state ends and the high probability state continues.

[Big hit game processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit game process. In the big hit game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the condition device is operating (during a big hit game) (S300). If it is determined that the condition device is not in operation, the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition device is in operation, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 25 is being opened (S302). Is determined (S304). If it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 25, the big hit game processing is once ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 25, the big prize opening solenoid 25c is driven and controlled to open the big prize opening 25 (S306), and the big hit game processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S302 that the special winning opening 25 is open, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 25 (S308). The process of S308 is performed based on whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) since the opening of the special winning opening 25 has reached a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds), a predetermined number (for example, nine). ) Is determined by determining whether or not the game ball of () has entered the special winning opening 25. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 25, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 25 is kept open. If it is determined that it is the closing timing of the special prize opening 25, the special prize opening solenoid 25c is driven and closed to close the special prize opening 25 (S310). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the closing of the special winning opening 25 in S310 is the end of the final round in the current big hit game (S312). Note that the number of rounds, which is the number of repetitions of opening and closing of the big winning opening 25, is determined according to the determined jackpot symbol. If it is determined that it is not the final round, the big hit game process is terminated. If it is determined that it is the final round, in order to end the jackpot game (special game), the operation of the condition device is ended (S314), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is ended (S316), and the jackpot game end command Is transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 90 (S318). The sub integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end command executes a jackpot game end effect (ending effect).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S320). If it is determined that the big hit is a probable big hit, the probable change flag is set to change the gaming state into a probable change state (high probability state and electric support state). In addition, the value 1 is set in the hour / short flag (S322, S324), and the value 100 is set in the probability variation counter and the hour / short counter (S326, S328), and a gaming state designation command indicating the probability variation state is sent to the sub integrated control device 90. (S330) and the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that it is a normal big hit instead of a probable big hit, in order to set the gaming state to a short time state (low probability state and electric support state), a value 1 is set in the short time flag (S332), and the short time counter Is set to a value of 100 (S334), a gaming state designation command indicating that the time is short is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S336), and the big hit gaming process is terminated.

[Production control processing]
Next, the effect control executed by the sub integrated control device 90 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU of the sub integrated control device 90. The effect control process of the present embodiment repeatedly executes various processes such as an effect mode setting process (S500), a symbol variation effect process (S510), a jackpot game effect process (S520), and a jackpot game count display effect process (S530). Is done. In the symbol variation effect process, a symbol variation effect or the like is executed in which the effect symbol display device 37 starts the variation display of the effect symbol based on the variation instruction command and stops the effect symbol based on the reception of the symbol stop command. However, since it does not form the gist of the present invention, the description is omitted. In the jackpot game effect process, a jackpot game effect based on reception of a jackpot game start effect command or a jackpot game end effect command is also executed. However, the explanation is omitted because it does not form the gist of the present invention.

[Production mode setting process]
11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the effect mode setting process. Here, in the present embodiment, there are four effect modes including a normal effect mode that suggests a normal state, a time effect effect mode that suggests a short time state, a probability change effect mode that suggests a probable change state, and a special effect mode. One production mode can be set based on the gaming state. 13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of a display screen in the effect mode. 13 shows a display screen (FIG. 13 (a)) of the effect symbol display device 37 in the normal effect mode, a display screen (FIG. 13 (b)) of the effect symbol display device 37 in the time reduction effect mode, and the probability variation effect mode. An example of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37 in FIG. As shown in the drawing, in each effect mode, the effect symbols 37L, 37C, 37R, the character symbol 38a, the reserved symbols 39a, 39b, and the like are different. In addition, each mode becomes a probability change production mode, a time-shortage production mode, and a normal production mode in order from the one advantageous to the player. FIG. 14 shows a display screen of the effect symbol display device 37 in the special effect mode. This special effect mode is a mode that can be set in a normal state or a short time state, and will be described in detail later. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the effect mode, and shows the gaming state under the effect mode. The flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12 will be described below with reference to FIG. 15 as appropriate.

  In the effect mode setting process of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the CPU of the sub integrated control device 90 first designates the game state at the end of the big hit game transmitted by the main control device 60 in S330 or S336 of the big hit game processing of FIG. It is determined whether a command has been received (S600). If it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is designated by the gaming state designation command (S602), and if it is determined that the probability variation state is designated, it is set according to the effect mode. It is determined whether or not the mode flag is a value 2 indicating the probability variation effect mode (S604). If it is determined that the mode flag is not 2, the probability variation effect mode is set as the effect mode (S606), the value 2 is set in the mode flag (S608), and the symbol variation display until the set effect mode ends (special) A value 100 is set in the mode counter indicating the number of times of symbol change display (S610), and the process proceeds to S628. As shown in FIG. 15, when a probability variation big hit occurs during the normal performance mode (FIG. 15A), the mode changes to the probability variation effect mode. In addition, although illustration is omitted, when the probability variation big hit occurs during the time reduction effect mode or the special effect mode, the mode shifts to the probability change effect mode. If it is determined in S604 that the mode flag has a value of 2, the probability variation effect mode has already been set, so the processing in S606 and S608 is skipped, the value 100 is set in the mode counter (S610), and S628 is entered. move on. For this reason, if the probability variation big hit occurs during the probability variation effect mode, the probability variation effect mode is continued.

  In S602, if it is determined that the probability change state is not specified by the gaming state specification command, that is, the short time state is specified, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is a value 2 indicating the probability change effect mode (S612). . If it is determined that the mode flag is not 2, the time-shortage effect mode is set as the effect mode (S614), the value 1 indicating the time-shortage effect mode is set in the mode flag (S616), and the value 100 is set in the mode counter. (S618), the process proceeds to S628. As shown in FIG. 15, when a normal big hit occurs during the normal performance mode (FIG. 15B), the mode shifts to the time reduction effect mode. Although illustration is omitted, when the normal big hit occurs during the special production mode, the mode shifts to the time reduction production mode, and when the normal big hit occurs during the time reduction production mode, the time reduction production mode is continued.

  If it is determined in S612 that the mode flag has a value of 2, the time-short mode hold flag indicating that the setting to the short-time effect mode is to be held despite the time-short state being specified by the gaming state specifying command has a value of 1 Is set (S620). Then, the special effect mode is set as the effect mode (S622), the value 3 indicating the special effect mode is set in the mode flag (S624), the value 30 is set in the mode counter (S626), and the process proceeds to S628. As shown in FIG. 15, when a normal big hit occurs during the probability variation effect mode (FIG. 15C), the mode shifts to the special effect mode instead of the time reduction effect mode.

  If the effect mode after the big hit game is set in this way or if it is determined in S600 that the game state designation command has not been received, the symbol stop command transmitted by the main controller 60 in S220 of the special symbol game process of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is received (S628) and whether or not the mode flag is a value 0 indicating the normal effect mode (S630). When it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received or when it is determined that the mode flag is 0, the effect mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol stop command is received and it is determined that the mode flag is not 0 (any one of values 1 to 3), the mode counter is decremented by 1 (S632), and the mode counter becomes 0. It is determined whether or not (S634). If it is determined that the mode counter is not 0, the effect mode setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode counter has reached the value 0, whether or not the mode flag is a value 1 indicating the short-time effect mode (S636) and whether or not the value is 2 indicating the probability variation effect mode (S638). judge. If it is determined that the mode flag is not the value 1 but the value 2, the probability variation effect mode end process shown in FIG. 16 is executed in order to end the probability change effect mode (S640), and the effect mode setting process is ended. If it is determined in S638 that the mode flag is not value 2, the mode flag is value 3, so that the special effect mode end process shown in FIG. 17 is executed to end the special effect mode (S642). The mode setting process ends.

[Processing at the end of the probability variation mode]
In the process at the end of the probability changing effect mode in FIG. 16 (S640), the CPU of the sub-integrated control device 90 sets the special effect mode (S700) and sets the value 3 indicating the special effect mode to the mode flag (S702). Then, the value 30 is set in the mode counter (S704), and the process at the end of the probability changing effect mode is ended. When the probability variation mode is set after the big hit game is finished, the value 100 is set in the mode counter (S610 in FIG. 11). Therefore, when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times and the mode counter becomes the value 0, the special effect mode (Fig. 15 (d)). Here, as described in the special symbol game process of FIG. 8, when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times in the probability variation state, the state returns from the high probability state to the low probability state (falls down). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the special effect mode is set when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times and the normal state (low-probability state) is obtained without defeating the big hit in the probability variation state. In the special symbol game process of FIG. 8, when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times in the probability variation state and the normal state is reached, the gaming state designation command is transmitted in S252 and 262, and therefore these gaming state designation commands are received. On the basis of this, the probability changing effect mode may be terminated and the special effect mode may be set.

  Here, in the example of FIG. 14 described above, the display screen of the special effect mode set in the normal state is shown, the effect symbols 37L, 37C, and 37R are the symbols dedicated to the special effect mode, and the character symbol 38a is the probability change effect. Characters common to the modes, reserved symbols 39a and 39b are symbols common to the normal performance mode. For this reason, in this embodiment, the gaming state (here, the normal state) can be determined from the reserved symbols 39a and 39b. Also, as a player, even if the probability change state shifts to the normal state without drawing a big hit, or the player pulls the normal big hit in the probability change state and shifts to the short-time state, the player feels sorry that the probability change state ends. ) Is the same. For this reason, in this embodiment, the same special effect mode is set in accordance with the player's feeling in the former case and the latter case. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 as “Resurrection Chance Mode”, the player is motivated to continue the game by performing an effect (for example, a resurgence effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 16) aiming at the recovery to the probable change state. Thus, the game is prevented from ending. In addition, in order to actually shift to the probability change effect mode when the resurrection effect is successful, after the end of some probability change big hits, shift to the special effect mode, and then move to the probability change effect mode with the success of the resurrection effect, etc. It is good.

[Processing at the end of special production mode]
In the special effect mode end process of FIG. 17 (S642), the CPU of the sub integrated control device 90 determines whether or not the time-saving mode holding flag is 1 (ON) (S750). As described above, the state in which the time reduction mode hold flag has a value of 1 (ON) is a state in which the special performance mode is set even though the time reduction state is designated by the gaming state designation command. At that time, since the value 30 is set in the mode counter and 100 times is set in the hour / hour counter at the end of the normal big hit game, even if the mode counter becomes 0 in S634, the hour / hour counter still remains 70 times. It is in a state. For this reason, if it is determined in S750 that the short-time mode hold flag is 1 (ON), the short-time effect mode is set according to the current gaming state (short-time state) (S752), and the short-time effect mode is set in the mode flag. The indicated value 1 is set (S754). Subsequently, the time-short mode holding flag is set to 0 (off) (S756), and the value 70 is set to the mode counter in accordance with the remaining number of time-saving counters (S758). The process at the end of the special effect mode ends. Therefore, when the special effect mode is set after the end of the big jackpot game, if the symbol variation display is performed 30 times during the special effect mode, the mode shifts to the short-time effect mode (FIG. 15 (e)). )).

  If it is determined in S724 that the short-time mode hold flag is not value 1 (on) but value 0 (off), a special effect is obtained because the symbol variation display is performed 100 times in the probability variation state and the normal state is restored. This is a case where the mode has been set (FIG. 15D). In this case, the normal effect mode is set in accordance with the current game state (normal state) (S760), the value 0 indicating the normal effect mode is set in the mode flag (S762), and the special effect mode ends. The process ends. For this reason, when the special effect mode is set in the normal state after the big hit game of the probability variation big hit, and the symbol variation display is performed 30 times during the special effect mode, the mode is shifted to the normal effect mode. (FIG. 15 (f)). Note that the number of special effect modes may be combined with the number of time-short effect modes. In that case, when the transition to the time reduction state is made without going through the probability change state, the symbol variation display is performed 100 times in the time reduction effect mode, and when the transition to the time reduction state is made through the probability change state, 100 is made in the special effect mode. The symbol change display of the number of times is performed, and different game sensations can be given to the player with respect to one game state called the short time state.

  If it is determined in S636 in FIG. 12 that the mode flag has a value of 1, in order to end the time-saving effect mode, a normal effect mode is set (S644), and a value 0 indicating the normal effect mode is set in the mode flag. In step S646, the effect mode setting process ends. Here, if a normal big hit occurs during the normal production mode (FIG. 15B), a normal big hit occurs during the short production mode, or a normal big hit occurs during the special production mode, the short production mode. Then, the value 100 is set in the mode counter. Therefore, when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times during the short time effect mode, the mode changes to the normal effect mode (FIG. 15G). Also, when the symbol variation display is performed 30 times during the special effect mode set after the end of the big hit game, the time counter effect mode is entered and the value 70 is set in the mode counter. Therefore, when the symbol variation display is performed 70 times during the short effect mode, the mode changes to the normal effect mode (FIG. 15 (h)). In the special symbol game process of FIG. 8, when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times in the short time state and the normal state is reached, the game state designation command is transmitted in S262, so that the game state designation command is received. Then, the short-time effect mode may be terminated and the normal effect mode may be set.

[Big hit game count display effect processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game number display effect process. In the big hit game number display effect process of S530, the number of execution times of the big hit game is counted, and the number of continuous execution times of the big hit game (number of big hits) is displayed (not shown) on the effect symbol display device 37 or the like. First, the CPU of the sub integrated control device 90 determines whether or not the setting of the mode flag has been changed (S800). If it is determined that the setting of the mode flag has been changed, the mode flag is set to a value 3 indicating the special effect mode. It is determined whether it is present (changed to value 3) (S802). If it is determined that the setting of the mode flag has not been changed, or if it is determined that the mode flag is value 3, the process proceeds to S812. If it is determined in S802 that the mode flag is not value 3 (changed to a value other than value 3), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is value 2 indicating the probability variation effect mode (S804). If it is determined, the big hit number counter is initialized to a value of 1 (display of the big hit number is started) (S806), and the process proceeds to S812. If it is determined that the mode flag is not 2 in S804, it is determined whether or not the number of big hits is being displayed because the value is 1 indicating the short-time effect mode or 0 indicating the normal effect mode (S808). If it is determined that it is being displayed, the big hit count counter is cleared to 0 (display of the big hit count is terminated) (S810), and the process proceeds to S812. If it is determined that it is not being displayed, S810 is skipped and the process proceeds to S812. For this reason, when the mode flag is changed to the value 3 indicating the special performance mode, the processing of S806 and S810 is not performed. Therefore, when the special performance mode is entered, the big hit number counter is initialized to the value 1. Or cleared to 0. Therefore, when the transition is made to the special effect mode after the probability change effect mode, the number of jackpots in the probability change effect mode is continuously displayed as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main controller 60 is received in S234 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 8 (S812). If it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received, the jackpot game count display effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received, whether the mode flag is a value 2 indicating the probability variation effect mode (S814) and whether the value is 3 indicating the special effect mode (S816). judge. If it is determined that the mode flag is not 2 or 3, the jackpot game number display effect process is terminated. If the mode flag is determined to be value 2 or value 3, the big hit number counter is incremented by 1 (the display of the big hit number display is updated) (S818), and the big hit game number display effect process is terminated. In this way, in this embodiment, the number of continuations of the big hit game is counted and displayed not only during the probability variation effect mode but also during the special effect mode. For this reason, if a big hit occurs not only during the probability changing effect mode but also during the special effect mode, it is added as the number of continuations of the big hit game, so that the number of displayed continuations can be increased to enhance the game entertainment. Further, even when the probability changing effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode, it is possible to make the player feel that a game state advantageous to the player continues.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment described above, when the symbol variation display is executed a specified number of times (100 times) during the probability variation effect mode and the normal state (low probability state) is obtained, and when the normal big hit occurs during the probability variation effect mode. A special performance mode is set when a shortage occurs. In both the former and the latter cases, the player's feeling that the probability variation state has not been continued is common, and setting the same special performance mode makes it possible to produce an effect that matches the player's feeling and The player can be informed that the probability state has ended. In addition, since the probability variation effect mode that is most advantageous for the player is not switched to the normal effect mode that is the most disadvantageous, it is possible to suppress the player's willingness to continue playing at a stretch.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the special effect mode is terminated when the symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times) during the special effect mode, and thereafter, the effect mode is adapted to the gaming state. The effect mode can be an effect mode that is temporarily set after the probability change effect mode ends. For this reason, it is possible to prevent confusion due to a long-lasting state in which the gaming state and the effect mode do not match. Further, the special effect mode can be a rare effect mode that is temporarily set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the number of continuous executions of the big hit game during the probability variation effect mode is counted including the special effect mode, so that it seems that an advantageous state continues during the special effect mode. Can do.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, a special effect mode that is set when the symbol variation display is executed a specified number of times during the probability variation effect mode and the normal state is set, and a normal big hit occurs during the probability variation effect mode, resulting in a short time state. However, this is not limited to the same condition (the symbol variation display is executed the same number of times), but the different conditions (the symbol variation display is executed a different number of times). It may be good).

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the number of continuous executions of the big hit game in the probability changing effect mode is counted including the big hit game in the special effect mode. It is good. Further, the count may be omitted on the assumption that the number of continuous executions of the big hit game during the probability variation effect mode is not notified.

  Moreover, it is not restricted to setting (transition) the production mode as in the embodiment, and the production mode may be set as follows. 19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams showing the transition of the effect mode in the modified example, and FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display screen in the effect mode of the modified example. In the following, a description will be given mainly of a portion where the setting of the effect mode is different from the embodiment. In the modified example of FIG. 19, when the symbol variation display is performed 100 times during the probability variation effect mode and the normal state is reached, the first effect mode (first special effect mode) is set (FIG. 19 (d)), and the probability variation effect is set. When the normal big hit occurs during the mode and the short time state is set, the short time effect mode is set (FIG. 19C), and when the symbol change display is performed 100 times during the short time effect mode and the normal state is reached, the second effect mode is set. (Second special effect mode) is set (FIG. 19E). In both the first effect mode and the second effect mode, when the value 30 is set in the mode counter and the symbol variation display is performed 30 times, the mode is shifted to the normal effect mode (FIGS. 19 (f) and (h)). .

  That is, the first effect mode is set when the symbol variation display is executed a specified number of times during the probability variation effect mode and the normal state (low probability state) is reached. At that time, when the symbol variation display is executed a specified number of times during the short production mode and the normal state (low probability state) is reached, the second production mode is set. The first effect mode is set when the big hit cannot be drawn during the probability change state and the normal state is reached, and the second effect mode is set when the probability change big hit is set during the probability change state. This is a case where a normal big hit is drawn without being drawn and the time is shortened, and a big hit is not drawn during the short time state and the normal state is obtained. For this reason, as a player's feelings, in the 1st production mode, since it is nearer in time from the end of the probability variation production mode than in the 2nd production mode (not having passed the short-time production mode), there is a desire to restore the probability variation state. In the second production mode, a feeling of regret (such as lack of luck) is stronger in the second production mode. Therefore, in the first effect mode, an effect that aims to return to a probable change state is performed (FIG. 21A), and in the second effect mode, an effect that encourages training is overcome so as to overcome unpleasant feelings (FIG. 21). (B)). In this way, even in the same gaming state (normal state), different effects can be performed according to the player's feelings by setting different effect modes. Also in this modification, when the symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times) during the first effect mode, the first effect mode is ended and the normal effect mode is set, and during the second effect mode. When the symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times), the second effect mode is ended and the normal effect mode is set, so that a state in which the gaming state and the effect mode do not match is prevented from continuing for a long period of time. be able to. The first effect mode and the second effect mode may have the same effect content. In any case, it is possible to produce an effect that aims to return to an advantageous gaming state. In this case, the first effect mode and the second effect mode are both special effects because the names are different from each other due to the difference in the transition to the game state even in the same game state (normal state). It is good also as a mode.

  In the modified example of FIG. 20, when a normal big hit occurs during the normal production mode and the time is short, the first production mode (first special production mode) is set (FIG. 20B), and the first production is performed. When the symbol variation display is performed 100 times during the mode and the normal state is reached, the normal performance mode is set (FIG. 20 (f)). In addition, when the normal big hit occurs during the probability variation effect mode and the time is short, the second effect mode (second special effect mode) is set (FIG. 20C), and 100 symbols are displayed during the second effect mode. When the fluctuation display is performed and the normal state is reached, the normal performance mode is set (FIG. 20 (e)).

  That is, the first effect mode is set when the normal big hit occurs during the normal effect mode and the time is short, and the second effect mode is set when the normal big hit occurs and the time is short during the probability variation effect mode. Is set. The first performance mode is set when the time is short because the normal big hit was drawn during the normal state, which is more advantageous than before the big hit game, and the second production mode is set. This is a case in which the probability change big hit cannot be drawn during the probability change state and the normal big hit is drawn, resulting in a short time state, which is a disadvantageous state before the big hit game. For this reason, as the player's feelings, the second production mode has a stronger feeling of regret (such as lack of luck) than the first production mode. Therefore, by setting different effect modes in the same short time state, different effects can be performed in accordance with the player's feelings as shown in FIG. Also in this modification, when the symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times) during the first effect mode, the first effect mode is terminated and the time-saving effect mode is set according to the time-saving state. When the symbol variation display is executed the remaining number of times (70 times) during the effect mode, the normal effect mode may be set. In addition, when the symbol change display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times) during the second effect mode, the second effect mode is ended and the time-shortage effect mode is set in accordance with the time-shortening state. When the display is executed the remaining number of times (70 times), the normal effect mode may be set. In this way, it is possible to prevent a state where the gaming state and the effect mode do not match from continuing for a long period of time. In this case as well, the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be the same effect content. Both are advantageous in the short-time state over the normal state but disadvantageous compared with the probabilistic state, so that it is possible to produce an effect that aims to shift to a further advantageous state. Here, the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be simply the special effect mode.

  In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. Enclosed pachinko machines play a game by circulating game balls enclosed therein. The above-described embodiments and modifications can be applied to this encapsulated pachinko machine, and the same effects can be achieved. Further, the pachinko machines of the embodiments and the modifications may be applied to so-called management gaming machines. The management gaming machine restricts external access to the main control device, and specific information (which affects game performance) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device in the embodiment) to the main control device. Other than information and information that may affect the game result), the frame control device is connected to the CR unit, and can communicate with the outside only through the frame control device.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the first start port 23 corresponds to the “first start port”, the second start port 24 corresponds to the “second start port”, and the start winning process in S130 of the main control process of FIG. 6 and S160. The main controller 60 that executes S200 to S226 of the special symbol game process (FIGS. 7 and 8) corresponds to “symbol variable game execution means”, and S228 to S234 of the special symbol game process and S170 of the main control process. The main control device 60 that executes S300 to S318 of the jackpot game process (FIG. 9) corresponds to the “hit game execution means”, and executes S236 to S262 of the special symbol game process and S320 to S336 of the jackpot game process. The main control device 60 is equivalent to “game state setting means”, and the effect mode setting process (including FIGS. 16 and 17) of S500 (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the effect control process of FIG. 10 and the symbol variation of S540 Production processing To perform sub-integrated control apparatus 90 corresponds to the "demonstration execution unit". The sub integrated control device 90 that executes the big hit game number display effect process of FIG. 18 corresponds to the “hit counting means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  1 Pachinko machine, 2 outer frame, 3 front frame, 3a front frame release switch, 4 glass plate, 5 inner frame, 5a inner frame release switch, 11 upper tray, 12 lower tray, 13 launch handle, 14 speaker, 15 frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 22 normal symbol operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 first start port, 23a first start port switch 24 second start port, 24a second start port switch, 24b movable piece, 24c second start port solenoid, 25 large winning port, 25a large winning port switch, 25b open / close plate (opening / closing member), 25c large winning port solenoid, 26 normal winning opening, 26a normal winning opening switch, 27 out opening, 31 first special symbol display device First special symbol display device), 32 Second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device), 33 First special symbol hold number display device (first special figure hold number display device), 34 Second special symbol hold Number display device (second special figure hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device, 36 normal symbol hold number display device, 37 effect symbol display device, 37L, 37C, 37R effect symbol, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal Board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal plate, 62 Relay terminal board, 63 Production relay terminal board, 64 Back wiring relay terminal board, 65 External connection terminal board, 70 Delivery control device, 71 Delivery relay terminal board, 73 Out motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 fire control unit, 81 firing stop switch, 82 a touch switch, 83 firing motor, 90 sub-integrated control unit, 91 performance symbol controller 100 hall computer.

Claims (3)

A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed;
A symbol variable game executing means for executing a symbol variable game for displaying a symbol variably based on the game ball entering the first start port or the second start port, and stopping and displaying the symbol in a winning symbol or a missed symbol;
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game advantageous to the player, triggered by the stop display of the winning symbol in the symbol variable game,
When the winning game is triggered by a stop display of the first winning symbol as the winning symbol, a high probability state is set in which the winning probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol in the symbol variable game is high. When the winning game is triggered by the stop display of the second winning symbol as the winning symbol, it is easy to enter the gaming ball into the second starting port without setting the high probability state. Game state setting means for setting the easy entry state,
Effect execution means for setting one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes and executing the effect during the symbol variation game;
With
As the plurality of performance modes, a normal performance mode that suggests a normal state in which the high probability state and the easy entry state are not set, a high probability effect mode that suggests the high probability state, and the easy entry state Has an easy-to-enter directing mode and a special directing mode,
The game state setting means ends the high probability state when the symbol variation game is executed a specified number of times after setting the high probability state.
The production execution means
When the symbol variation game is executed the specified number of times during the high probability effect mode and the high probability state ends, the special effect mode is set,
A gaming machine that sets the special effect mode when the winning game is set by the stop display of the second winning symbol during the high probability effect mode and the easy-to-enter state is set. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times during the special effect mode, the effect executing means ends the special effect mode, and sets the normal effect mode if the game state is the normal state. If the state is the easy entry state, the easy entry effect mode is set. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In order to notify the player of the number of times of execution of the winning game, a hit counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the winning game triggered by the stop display of the winning symbol during the high probability effect mode,
The winning counting means counts the number of times the winning game is executed including the winning game triggered by the stop display of the winning symbol in the special effect mode.