JP6655266B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine (hereinafter, also referred to as a ball-and-ball game machine).

  In a ball-and-ball game machine, game balls are distributed in various directions by nails provided in a game area, and it is enjoyed whether or not the ball enters a winning opening. Amusement stores adjust the winning rate to the winning opening by adjusting the nails, and adjust the payout rate. As a result, each ball-game machine has a sharpness and the profit margin is adjusted.

  However, when extreme nail adjustment is performed, there is a possibility that the performance will be significantly different from the original performance of the ball game machine.

  In this regard, there is a pachinko machine capable of setting a plurality of types of probabilities having different payout ratios for adjusting the profit ratio (see Patent Document 1). Further, among pachinko machines capable of setting a plurality of types of probabilities, there is a pachinko machine that switches the effect determination table according to the probability settings and changes the effect contents (see Patent Document 2).

  Patent Literature 2 discloses a technique configured such that the effect determination table used when selecting a notice effect or a reach effect is changed depending on the set probability setting, and the effect contents are changed. (1) It is possible to enjoy the pleasure of notifying the degree of expectation of whether a big hit occurs in one announcement effect or the reach effect, and to enjoy while estimating the set probability setting.

JP 05-131059 A JP-A-2003-199931

  However, the pachinko machines disclosed in Patent Literature 2 are all limited to a notice effect and a reach effect in a single change at the time of the lottery.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball game machine that suggests an effectively set probability setting other than a notice effect or a reach effect with one change.

The ball game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem extracts numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting port provided on a game board. A winning / failing determining means for performing a winning / falling determination based on the numerical data, a hitting / gaming means for performing a hitting game for opening a special winning opening when the winning / falling determination is made, and the extracted numerical data, and hold storage means for storing a limit a predetermined number, and hold memory number notifying means indicated by the predetermined notification manner pending storage amount stored in said holding memory means, prior to the spruce determination, confirmation of at least spruce and numerical data confirmation means for performing a prefetch representation section that performs rendering based on the check results of the numerical data confirmation means, in a ball-shooting game machine having a based on a predetermined operation, the spruce determining means winning and The probability of With the probability setting unit configured to set any of the prefetch effect means comprises one of changing the notification manner to notification manner for prefetch effect as the effect, notification manner for the prefetch effect a plurality of notification And a notification mode selected based on at least the confirmation result and the setting contents of the probability setting means.

The numerical data set forth in claim 1 includes a random number for determining whether or not the hit determination means generates a big hit game, and a special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination means. And a symbol determining random number for determining the type of the symbol. In addition, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern used to determine the variable display time of the special symbol with reference to the special symbol determined as a result of the determination as to whether the winning or rejection has occurred can be considered.
The symbol determining random numbers may include, for example, a symbol determining random number for a big hit, a small hit, and a loss, or one random number may be used for a big hit, a small hit, and a loss. When determining the variation pattern, a configuration including a reach determination random number used to determine whether or not to perform reach variation may be considered. Further, these random numbers may be configured so that there are random numbers to be used and random numbers not to be used according to the result of the validity determination. Hereinafter, the same applies to any of claims 2 to 7.

The probability of determining a jackpot that can be set by the probability setting means is one of a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, set value 1: 1/200, set value 2: 1/250, set value 3: 1/285). Can be selected. It is preferable to set the probability of the normal probability game state, but if the high probability game state, which is a higher probability than the normal probability game state, is given as a bonus game, it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability game state It is good also as a structure provided with two or more probabilities. A configuration in which both the normal probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state are set from a plurality of probabilities may be employed .

A ball game machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine, comprising: a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a winning of a game ball at a starting port provided on a game board; A hold storage unit that stores the number as a limit, a hit / fail determination unit that determines whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol indicating a result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination unit are displayed. A special symbol display control means for controlling the effect according to the result of the determination as to whether or not the effect is determined, and the effect control means is further stored in a state in which the predetermined number is stored by the holding storage means. In the case of a ball game machine capable of executing an excess winning effect related to winning in the starting opening when a winning in the starting opening is performed, a probability setting in which the probability of the success / failure determining means to determine a big hit can be set. hand The effect control means refers to the setting content of the probability setting means when executing the excess winning effect, and if the setting content is a predetermined setting content, selects a specific excess winning effect. I do.
According to the ball game machine of the first invention, when the reserved memory has reached the upper limit, it is possible to perform an excess winning effect multiple times by winning the starting opening, and to increase the recognition degree of the probability setting content. Can be. In addition, the effect control means, when the excess winning effect is performed, when the probability setting content is a predetermined setting content, in order to select a specific excess winning effect, the extra winning effect that has little meaning also has a meaning. Can be made.

  A plurality of types (for example, set value 1: 1/200, set value 2: 1/250, set value 3: 1/285) may be set as the big hits that can be set by the probability setting means. . The predetermined setting content may be any one of a plurality of types of jackpot determination probabilities, or may be a configuration of a plurality of jackpot determination probabilities.

The excess winning effect may include, for example, a winning sound at the starting opening, displaying a background image or a character image on the effect screen, and the like.
The specific excess winning effect is to indicate at least a part of the background image of the other excess winning effect, the character image used for the excess winning effect, the winning sound of the starting opening, etc., and to indicate predetermined setting contents. Has become.

  The effect control means refers to the setting contents of the probability setting means when executing the excess winning effect, and when the setting contents are predetermined, it is not always necessary to select a specific excess winning effect, it is selected by lottery. You may.

A ball game machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine, comprising: a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a winning of a game ball at a starting port provided on a game board; A hold storage unit that stores the number as a limit, a hit / fail determination unit that determines whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol indicating a result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination unit are displayed. Special symbol display control means, and the big hit game is constituted by a plurality of round games for opening a big winning opening in a predetermined mode, and when the big hit game comes, the effect control means for executing a big hit game effect is provided. In the ball-and-ball game machine, there is provided a probability setting means capable of setting a probability that the hit / fail determination means determines a big hit, and the big hit game effect is a round game effect corresponding to the round game. When performing the round game effect, the effect control means refers to the setting content of the probability setting means and selects a specific round game effect on condition that the predetermined setting content is set. It is characterized by.
According to the ball game machine of the second invention, since the probability setting contents are suggested in the round game effect performed a plurality of round games, the degree of recognition of the probability setting contents of the player can be increased.

In the specific round game effect of the second invention , at least a part of a background image of the other round effect or a character image used for the round game effect is changed to indicate a predetermined setting content. .

A ball game machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine, comprising: a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball having entered a starting port provided on a game board; Hold storage means for storing a predetermined number as a limit, a hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol indicating the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means The special symbol display control means to be displayed and the big hit game are constituted by a plurality of round games for opening a special winning opening in a predetermined mode, and the round game includes a playable time and an entry into the special winning opening. The number of balls is determined, provided to end when the playable time elapses or reaches a predetermined number of entering balls, the production control means for executing a big hit game production when the big hit game The jackpot game effect is a ball game machine provided so that an excess winning prize effect can be selected when the number of incoming balls exceeds the predetermined number of incoming balls in the round game. Probability setting means that can set the probability of determining a big hit is provided, the effect control means refers to the setting contents of the probability setting means when executing the excess winning effect, if the predetermined setting contents, A special excess winning effect is selected .

The excess winning effect includes a winning sound in a special winning opening, displaying a background image and a character image on an effect screen, and the like.
In the specific excess winning effect of the third invention , at least a part of the background image of the other excess winning effect, the character image used for the excess winning effect, the winning sound to the special winning opening, and the like are changed, and the predetermined setting is performed. It suggests the contents.

A ball game machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine, comprising: numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball having entered a starting port provided on a game board; Holding storage means for storing the number as a limit, hitting / judging means for judging whether or not to generate a jackpot game based on the numerical data, Numerical data confirming means for confirming the contents of, a special symbol display control means for displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the validity determination by the validity determination means, and for notifying the number of the numerical data stored in the holding storage means Holding symbol display means for displaying the holding symbols of the above, and the holding symbol has a plurality of types, and a holding symbol for selecting a holding symbol to be displayed based on the confirmation result by the numerical data checking means In the ball game machine provided with the selection means, the probability determination means is provided with a probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining a big hit, the reserved symbol selection means, the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means, The reserved symbol to be displayed is selected according to the setting contents of the probability setting means.
  According to the ball game machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the holding symbol extends over a plurality of fluctuations from the time the ball enters the starting port until the special symbol corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the starting port starts to change. By being displayed, the degree of recognition of the probability setting content can be increased for the player. In addition, since the configuration is such that the reserved symbol displayed from the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation unit and the setting content by the probability setting unit is selected, the probability setting content corresponding to the reserved symbol can be grasped.

The probability to be determined as a jackpot that can be set by the probability setting means is one of a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, set value 1: 1/200, set value 2: 1/250, set value 3: 1/285). Can be selected. A configuration that sets the probability of the normal probability gaming state is preferable, but if the high probability gaming state, which is a higher probability than the normal probability gaming state, is given as a bonus game, it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. It is good also as composition provided with two or more probabilities of performing. A configuration in which both the normal probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state are set from a plurality of probabilities may be employed.
  The reserved symbol selection means determines whether or not a jackpot game is generated based on the result of the confirmation by the numerical data confirmation means, or the probability that the probability setting means determines a plurality of jackpots (for example, setting value 1: 1/200, setting value 2: (1/250, set value 3: 1/285), a different reserved symbol is selected. For example, a hold symbol that notifies the reliability of whether a big hit game occurs and suggests a probability set by the probability setting means, a hold symbol that suggests a big hit decision and a probability set by the probability setting means, a big hit game After completion, a symbol with a certain probability of change to a probability variation state determined to have a high probability higher than the normal probability and a reserved symbol indicating the probability set by the probability setting means may be considered.
  Further, the holding symbol selection means may be configured to select the holding symbol only based on whether or not a big hit game is generated from the result of the confirmation by the numerical data checking means. Further, the holding symbol selection means may be configured to select the holding symbol only from the setting contents of the probability setting means. The reserved symbol selection means may be configured to select a dedicated reserved symbol when the probability set by the probability setting means is a predetermined probability.
  The reserved symbol selection means selects a reserved symbol depending on whether it is a big hit or not and the setting content of the probability setting means. It is conceivable to provide such a thing.
  In addition, the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means was confirmed to be a big hit, a specific big hit, a small hit, a specific reach effect irrespective of success or failure, etc. Can be considered.

A ball game machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine, comprising: a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting port provided on a game board; A special storage device that stores a predetermined number of characters as a limit, a winning / failing determining device that determines whether or not to generate a jackpot game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol indicating a result of the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determining device. A special symbol display control means to be displayed, a big hit game means for executing a big hit game for opening a big winning opening when it is determined to be a big hit by the hit / fail judgment means, and a small hit to be judged by the hit / fail judgment means. A small hitting game means for executing a small hitting game for opening the big winning opening; and a effect control means for controlling an effect in accordance with the result of the success / failure determination, wherein the effect control means comprises: In a ball game machine capable of executing a small hit game effect when a small hit game is executed by a small hit game, a probability setting means capable of setting a probability that the hit / fail determination means determines a big hit is provided, The effect control means refers to the setting content of the probability setting means when executing the effect for the small hit game, and performs a specific small hit game effect on condition that the predetermined setting content is set. It is characterized by selection.
According to the ball game machine of the fifth invention, when a predetermined setting content is set by the probability setting means at the time of performing a small hit game effect, a specific small hit game effect is selected. By giving an impression that the effect is different from the effect for the small hit game other than the effect for the specific small hit game, the degree of recognition of the probability setting content can be increased, and the effect for the small hit game Can be noticed.

In the specific small hit game effect of the fifth invention , at least a part of the background image of the other small hit game effect or the character image used for the small hit game effect is changed, and It suggests the settings. Further, not only the effect during the small hit game but also the effect mode selected after the small hit game may be such that a dedicated effect mode is selected.

A ball game machine according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine, comprising: a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting port provided on a game board; and Hold storage means for storing a predetermined number as a limit, a hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol indicating the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means Special symbol display control means to be displayed, and a jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game for opening a jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is determined based on the result of the hit determination, wherein the jackpot is provided with a specific area. A probability variation means for shifting to a probability variation state determined at a higher probability than a normal probability after the end of the jackpot game based on a win in the specific area; Effect control means for executing a game effect, wherein the big hit game effect is a ball game machine capable of executing a specific area prize effect corresponding to winning in the specific area, wherein the effect control means includes It is characterized in that when the area winning effect is executed, the setting content of the probability setting means is referred to, and when the setting content is predetermined, a specific specific area winning effect is selected.
According to the ball game machine of the sixth invention, when the player is intensively watching whether or not to enter the specific area, the setting contents by the probability setting means are suggested, for example, for a short time. Even if it is a specific area prize production, a high recognition ability can be exhibited.

The specific area winning effect includes a winning sound in the specific area, a background image and a character image displayed on the effect screen, and the like.
The specific specific area prize production and the other specific area prize production are performed by differentiating at least a part of the background image displayed for the effect, the character image used for the specific area prize production, the prize sound of the specific area, and the like. The setting contents are suggested. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a specific area where a big hit game occurs when a prize is won, in addition to a specific area where a probability change is activated after a big hit game when a prize is won.

  The specific area winning effect does not need to be caused by the game ball first detected in the specific area, and may be performed based on the detection of the winning in the special winning opening thereafter.

According to the bullet game machine of the first aspect, it is possible to grasp the degree of expectation of a hit, what setting contents, and the like based on the selected pre-reading effect notification mode .

The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the present invention. The front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. 2 is an electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko machine 50. 4 is a table showing basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by a main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. The flowchart of the start winning confirmation processing which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 5 is a flowchart 1 of a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. 5 is a flowchart 2 of a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. 9 is a flowchart 3 of a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. 4 is a flowchart 4 of a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. Flowchart 1 of the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80. Flowchart 2 of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 3 of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 1 of the small hitting game process executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 2 of the small hitting game process executed by the main controller 80. 9 is a flowchart of a held symbol display process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. (A) A table indicating the appearance rate of a big hit or the like when the set value for which the probability is set is set to 1, and (b) a table indicating the type of reserved symbol corresponding to the special symbol. A table showing a reserved symbol corresponding to a special symbol, an appearance rate of each effect, and an expected value. A table showing a relationship between a reserved symbol and a set value. 3 is an example of an effect mode of a pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the first embodiment. A table showing the relationship between the set-up value set in the second embodiment and a start-up over-winning sound that is notified when a game ball further wins in the start-up port in a state where a predetermined number of pending storages are stored. . 16 is an example of an effect mode during a round game displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the third embodiment. 20 is a table showing the relationship between the set value set in the fourth embodiment and a special winning opening overwinning sound that is notified when a game ball further wins in a special winning opening with a predetermined number of winnings in the special winning opening. 16 is an example of an effect mode of a pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the fifth embodiment. 16 is an example of an effect mode of a pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 having another configuration according to the fifth embodiment. 20 shows an example of the effect mode of the small hit game displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the sixth embodiment. The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the seventh embodiment. FIG. 17 is an electric configuration diagram of a pachinko machine 50 according to a seventh embodiment. 17 is a flowchart 1 of a big hit game process executed by a main control device 80 of a seventh embodiment. 17 is a flowchart 2 of the big hit game process executed by the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment. 17 is a flowchart 3 of the big hit game process executed by the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment. 17 is a flowchart 4 of the big hit game process executed by the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment. 18 is a flowchart of a specific area passage confirmation process executed by the main control device 80 according to the seventh embodiment. 20 is a flowchart of a distribution device control process executed by a main control device 80 according to the seventh embodiment. 20 shows an example of a winning effect in a specific area 92 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the seventh embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples at all, and various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of a game machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 which forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 is opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A glass plate 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the glass plate 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output, thereby improving the player's taste. Further, a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light in accordance with the game state are provided on the front frame 52 in order to improve the interest of the player. Below the front frame 52, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed. A firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63. By rotating the firing handle 64 clockwise, a firing device (not shown) is movable, and a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  At approximately the center of the upper portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 that can be operated by a player is provided. The effect button 67, when operated by the player during the validity period, changes the effect content displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 described later, and changes the game sound output by the speaker. I have. The effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around the effect button 67. By rotating the jog dial 68, the effect image can be changed. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is provided with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the pachinko machine is in accordance with a known technology, illustration and description are omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are driven into the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window on which a screen of the effect design display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays the effect design) is provided. Below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is arranged. A second starting port 12 is disposed below and to the right of the first starting port 11. On the right side of the center case 5, an ordinary symbol operation gate 17 is arranged. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory having wing pieces that can be opened and closed.

  The game area 3 of the game board 1 is divided into left and right sides so as to avoid the effect symbol display device 6, and a left game area L where the game balls can flow down when the game balls are fired at the first lower firing intensity. When the ball is fired at a second firing intensity higher than the first firing intensity, the game ball is divided into a right game region R to which the game ball can flow down, and the game balls are respectively set in the left and right game regions L and R. A downflow path that can flow down is provided.

  In the lower right part of the game area 3, a normal symbol reserved number display device 8 including a plurality of LEDs, a first special symbol reserved number display device 18, a second special symbol reserved number display device 19, and a 7 segment display device , A first special symbol display device 9, and a second special symbol display device 10.

  At the upper right of the second starting port 12, an attacker-type big winning port 14 is arranged. A first left winning opening 31, a second left winning opening 32, and a third left winning opening 33 are provided to the left of the first starting opening 11. A right winning opening 34 is provided to the right of the special winning opening 14. The first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the right winning opening 34 are ordinary winning openings in which the winning rate does not always change.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the pachinko machine, an inner frame 70 to which the game board 1 described above is detachably attached is stored in the outer frame 51 described above. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 are provided on the inner frame 70 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning of a game ball at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the above-mentioned upper plate 55 by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. . On the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), a main controller 80, a payout controller 81, an effect symbol controller 82, a sub-integrated controller 83, a launch controller 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. Have been. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the firing control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the firing control device 84 is not shown in FIG. 3, the firing control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. On the right side of the ball tank 71, an external connection terminal 78 is provided. From the external connection terminal 78, a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board to the hall computer) and a frame (a frame (front frame) 52, a terminal for outputting signals output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state or a game result is transmitted to.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 80 of this embodiment is provided with a probability setting SW (switch) 95 and a set value change button 96 at operable positions. The power supply board 85 is provided at a position where a RAM clear SW (not shown in FIG. 3) can be operated. In addition to the configuration in which the probability setting SW 95 and the like are provided in the main control device 80, a configuration in which the payment control device 81 and the power supply board 85 are provided is also conceivable, and the configuration in which the probability setting SW 95 and the set value change button 96 are provided in separate devices. Is also conceivable.
In the present embodiment, any one of the set values 1 to 3 having different probabilities of the occurrence of the big hit game is selected (see FIG. 5) and can be changed. The probability setting SW 95 is a switch that can change the probability setting by inserting a key and rotating it in a predetermined direction. The setting change button 96 is a button that can be changed to a desired setting value among the setting values 1 to 3 by operating the setting change button 96 (see FIG. 5).
The RAM clear SW is a switch for erasing information relating to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 when the power is turned off by pressing the power switch and turning on the power while holding down the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on.

An example of an operation method of the probability setting SW 95 and the like will be described.
First, when a key is inserted into the probability setting SW 95 and rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward), and the power is turned on while the key is rotated, the probability setting can be changed. Then, by pressing the setting change button 96, any one of the setting values 1 to 3 can be selected. Each time the setting change button 96 is pressed, numerical values from 1 to 3 are sequentially displayed on the first special symbol display 9. As a result, a desired setting value can be selected. Although the setting information is displayed on the first special symbol display 9, it may be displayed on another symbol display, or may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. If displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the display area is simply large, so that it is easy to confirm. However, since the display surface of the effect design display device 6 is on the front surface while the setting change button 96 is on the back surface of the gaming machine, it is also possible to notify by voice or to set the effect button 67 on a system key such as the jog dial 68 or the like. If the function of the change button 96 is provided, the probability can be set while looking at the display surface of the effect symbol display device 6. Further, in the case of the effect symbol display device 6, a configuration may be adopted in which a dedicated mode screen for notifying that the probability setting can be changed is displayed. Further, a configuration in which a dedicated set value display device for displaying the set value may be provided.

Then, by rotating the key inserted into the probability setting SW 95 and returning it to the initial position, that is, by performing the probability setting finalizing operation, the set value of the probability setting becomes finalized, and the probability setting can be changed. The state which can be done is ended.
When the state in which the probability setting can be changed ends, main controller 80 transmits a setting command including information such as the set value to which the probability has been set to the sub-integrated controller. In the case of the configuration of displaying on the effect symbol display device 6, when the probability setting state is set by operating the probability setting SW 95, it is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 to display the probability setting screen. It is conceivable that a signal is transmitted for each operation. Thus, the sub integrated control device 83 can grasp which of the set values 1 to 3 is set as the probability.

  In the present embodiment, a key is inserted into the probability setting SW 95, rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward), and the power is turned on while the key is rotated, so that the power-down pachinko machine stored in the RAM is turned off. Information related to the gaming state of the machine 50 is deleted. It should be noted that the information relating to the set values is not erased even when the RAM is cleared, and is retained. The configuration may be such that the information is erased when a dedicated operation is performed, or the information about the set value is erased when the RAM is cleared.

  It is not necessary to insert a key into the probability setting SW 95, rotate the key in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward), and delete the information stored in the RAM at the timing of turning on the power while the key is rotated. A configuration in which information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 and the like stored in the RAM is erased at a timing at which an operation for determining the probability setting is performed or at a timing when a state in which the probability setting can be changed ends. May be. If the configuration does not erase the probability setting information by clearing the RAM, it can be erased after the setting operation is completed. If the configuration has the probability setting information erased, it can be erased at the timing when the power is turned on by rotating the key to the right. It is preferred to do so.

  When a key is inserted into the probability setting SW 95 and rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward) and the power is turned on while the key is rotated, the setting change button 96 can be operated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the configuration may be such that the key can be inserted into the probability setting SW after the power is turned on first, and the setting change button 96 for rotating in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward) can be operated.

  The change of the probability setting is performed by inserting a key into the probability setting SW 95, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which the probability setting is changed by operating a dedicated button may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the probability setting is determined by rotating the key inserted into the probability setting SW 95 and returning to the initial position, thereby setting the probability setting. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration may be such that the selected probability setting is confirmed by pressing a dedicated probability setting confirmation button.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured around a main controller 80. Note that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, power supply circuit, or the like for merely relaying a signal. Although not shown in detail, each of the main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub-integrated controller 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
The pachinko machine 50 does not include a backup power supply for holding the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 83.

The power supply board 85 is configured to generate a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor, and the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM of the main control device 80. As a result, the RAM of the main control device 80 can be backed up, and even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main control device 80 (for example, , The game state of the pachinko machine 50).
On the other hand, since the backup power generated by the power supply board 85 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 83, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, it is held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83. Memory is erased.

  The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW (switch) 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, and a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12. , A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 for operating a normal symbol, a count SW 14a for counting game balls that have entered the special winning opening 14, a first left winning opening 31, A detection signal of the left winning port SW 31a for detecting a game ball entering the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the right winning port 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs the generated commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
In addition, the main control device 80 is connected to the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol. The lighting of the number-of-reservations display device 18, the second special-designation-reservation-number display device 19, and the normal-designation-reservation-number display device 8 is controlled.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b in FIG. Controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 12.
The output signal from the main control unit 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for managing a symbol change or a big hit (also referred to as a special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer. . The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform two-way communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to the command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, a detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which a detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the out-of-ball switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. Is input and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize balls is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output signals until their states are eliminated, and the payout control device 81 outputs the payout motor 20 Is restarted.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the loaned ball. The paid out rental ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and a detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Note that the CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting lending of game balls, and a return button for requesting settlement. Button and balance indicator are connected.

In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (the inner frame, the front frame), and the like to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and sends the information to the launch control device 84. Send a firing stop signal.
In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed type structure in which game balls generated in accordance with a prize or the like are stored without being paid out may be used.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game balls into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the firing handle 64. It has become.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and performs Commands for display control and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and those for sound control and lamp control are distributed to the respective control portions (function units as the voice control device and the lamp control device) included therein. The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83. When a player operates the effect units 67 and 68, an operation signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. . The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82. The jog dial format is not necessary as long as it is selectable, and a cross key type or a configuration that can be selected by a plurality of buttons may be used. Also called a system key.

The sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 can perform two-way communication.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays effect symbols based on data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). By controlling the device 6, an effect image such as an effect symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but may be integrated into one device.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 is equipped with a timer 97 for providing “hour”, “minute”, and “second” as data. The timer 97 starts counting when the pachinko machine 50 is powered on, and ends counting when the power is turned off. Thereby, the sub integrated control device 83 can grasp the current time. The timer 97 may be mounted on the effect symbol control device 82 or the main control device 80. The device for counting time is not limited to a timer, and may be another device (for example, a real-time clock).

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 performs an ordinary lottery lottery lottery due to a ball entering the ordinary symbol operation gate 17, and starts displaying a variation display of the ordinary symbol display device 7 as to whether or not it is true. If the lottery result is a hit, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 7, the ordinary electric accessory is activated and the door member is opened. As a result, the ball can enter the second starting port 12.
When a ball enters the first or second starting port 11 or 12, a random value is extracted due to this, and a hold storage corresponding to each special symbol is stored. When one game ball enters the first starting port 11, three prize balls are paid out (see FIG. 5). Also, when one game ball enters the second starting port 12, one ball is paid out as a prize ball (see FIG. 5).
If one game ball enters one of the other winning openings (first left winning opening 31, second left winning opening 32, third left winning opening 33, right winning opening 34), ten prize balls will be paid out. (See FIG. 5).

Then, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined based on the stored random number value in the reserved storage, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 changes the special symbol. At the same time, the fluctuation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is started on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a big hit by the hit determination (so-called big hit probability) will be described later.
If the result of the hit determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (the effect symbol display device 6 is a pseudo-effect jackpot symbol) is fixedly displayed on each of the display devices 9, 10, and 6, and the jackpot game with opening of the special winning opening 14 is performed. Is carried out.
In addition, the probability that the first special symbol is determined to be a small hit is set to 1/288, and the probability that the second special symbol is determined to be a small hit is set to 1/14. If the result of the hit determination is a small hit, the small hit symbol is fixedly displayed on each of the display devices 9 and 10, and the small hit game with the opening of the big winning port is performed. Note that the effect symbol display device 6 stops in a mode of notifying that the pseudo effect symbol is a small hit.

  The big hit game is composed of a plurality of round games (for example, 8, 10, 16 rounds). The condition for ending one round game is that the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has reached a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds), or the specified number of the special winning opening 14 is 10 (see FIG. 5). ) It is a condition that either of the prizes is fulfilled. When one game ball wins in the special winning opening 14, 15 prize balls are obtained (see FIG. 5).

  After the end of the big hit game, the game may shift to a high-probability game state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probable change state) in which the winning probability of the special symbol win / fail determination is changed to a high probability. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, and the probability of entering the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game (so-called probable change entry rate) is set to 65% (see FIG. 5).

  Further, after the end of the big hit game, a time saving function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol and an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory for opening the second starting port 12 are operated. There is a case where a time-saving game state (hereinafter, also referred to as a time-saving state) is established and the game state shifts to a game state advantageous for obtaining the next big hit. In the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is set to 1/5, and in the time-saving gaming state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is set to 4/5 (see FIG. 5). In addition, the ordinary electric accessory in the normal gaming state performs opening once for 0.1 second, and the ordinary electric auditors in the time-saving gaming state performs opening once for 2.2 seconds ( (See Fig. 5)

  In the case of the present embodiment, in the high-probability game state and the time-short game state, the number of times of the change of the special symbol (= the number of executions of the win / fail determination) accompanying the determination of the success or failure in the high-probability game and the time-short game state is 100 times (see FIG. 5). (See Reference), and returns to the normal game state by the time limit.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 50, a pre-read determination of the hold storage is performed before the determination as to whether or not a big hit will be made. In connection with the look-ahead determination, a plurality of types of look-ahead symbols are displayed as a hold symbol indicating the presence of the hold memory and the number of the hold memories displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and each type of look-ahead is provided. By displaying the symbol, not only the presence or absence of the possibility of a big hit due to the corresponding hold storage, and the magnitude of the possibility, but also a look-ahead effect that suggests the set value set as the probability is performed.

Here, a description will be given of a jackpot probability which is a lottery probability at the time of judging whether or not a big hit will be made in a special symbol hit / fail judgment process described later in this embodiment.
In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of set values are provided corresponding to different big hit probabilities (see FIG. 5). Three types of setting values from setting value 1 to setting value 3 are provided. By operating the above-described probability setting SW 95 and setting change button 96, the hole can select and change any one of the setting values. ing.

  The big hit probability is set to 1/200 for the set value 1, 1/250 for the set value 2, and 1/285 for the set value 3 in the low-probability gaming state (see FIG. 5). In the high-probability gaming state, the setting value is set to 1/20, the setting value 2 is set to 1/25, and the setting value 3 is set to 1 / 28.5 (see FIG. 5). As described above, when the set value increases, the big hit probability increases, and the payout rate differs depending on the set value. In the present embodiment, the small hit probability is uniform for all set values. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A different configuration may be used depending on the set value.

  The main routine will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every about 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the extra time after performing this main process is referred to as “main process”. This is referred to as “residual processing”. "This processing" is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination processing is performed by determining whether the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the processing executed by the microcomputer shifts to this processing, the normal processing is executed. It is for determining whether or not it is OK. As a case where the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, a runaway of the microcomputer due to power-on or noise or the like can be considered. However, the runaway of the microcomputer can be considered to be almost nonexistent due to the improvement of the technology in recent years. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), the initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, and setting each initial to a work area of the memory such as a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol). (Writing of a value, etc.) (S15), and the process proceeds to a residual process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number updating process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial random number by one each time the process is executed. The initial random number before this process is executed is incremented by one. When the value is “3999”, the next processing returns to the initial value “0”, and 4000 integers from “0” to “3999” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

The random number update process for jackpot determination following S20 (S25) is an increment process that increments by +1 each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process. , And 4,000 integers from "0" to "3999" are repeatedly created in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the random number for jackpot determination is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the jackpot determination random numbers are updated to “250” “251” “252”... “3999” “0” “1”.
In addition, when it is set to the set value 1, in the normal probability gaming state, the number of values to be a big hit is 20 (big hit probability 1/200 shown in FIG. 5). In addition, when the set value is set to 1, in the high-probability gaming state, the number of values to be a big hit is 200 (big hit probability 1/20 shown in FIG. 5).
Also, when the set value is set to 2, in the normal probability gaming state, the number of values to be a big hit is 16 (big hit probability 1/250 shown in FIG. 5). In addition, when the set value is set to 2, in the high-probability gaming state, the number of values to be a big hit is 160 (the big hit probability 1/25 shown in FIG. 5).
Also, when the set value is set to 3, in the normal probability gaming state, the number of values to be a big hit is 14 (big hit probability 1/285 shown in FIG. 5). In addition, when the set value is set to 3, in the high-probability gaming state, the number of values to be a big hit is 140 (a big hit probability 1 / 28.5 shown in FIG. 5).

When the jackpot determination random number has completed one round (4000 updates), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the jackpot determination random number, and the jackpot determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Is performed. Then, when the jackpot determination random number makes another round, an operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above-described example, when the jackpot determination random number becomes “249”, one round is performed. Therefore, the value of the initial value random number follows “249”. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, it changes to “249” “87” “88”... “3999” “0” “1”. Is the new value of the initial random number.
The big hit symbol determination random number updating process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 54 integers of "1" to "54", and is incremented by one every time this process is performed, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is "0". Return to.

  The hit determination random number updating process (S35) subsequent to S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 997 integers from "0" to "996". Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state (also referred to as the low probability state) and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. The random number update process for hit determination is normally used for lottery of symbols, and other initial value random numbers, random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination are special symbol lotteries. Used for

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from "0" to "228". Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variation time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the value is “0” to “20”. In the normal probability state, the value reaches when the variation time reduction function is activated. The number of values is 5, the values are "0" to "4", and the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are "0" to "5".

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from "0" to "1020". Return to "0".

In the following winning confirmation processing (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.
In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a random number for reaching judgment are obtained. However, the number that can be retained is set to four at the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, respectively. Even if the player wins the second starting port 12, only the prize ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not held and stored.

Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not a big hit has occurred. When the success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently performed.
In each output process (S60), the main control device 80 controls the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the firing control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the special winning opening solenoid 14b, etc. in accordance with the progress of the game. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation processing (S50) that a game ball is won at each winning port on the game board 1, the prize ball data is output to the payout control device 81 to pay out the game ball as a prize ball. Output the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83, and output an error signal to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify that the pachinko machine 50 is in error when there is an abnormality. Is performed.

  The following fraud monitoring process (S65) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the normal winning opening (first left winning opening 31, second left winning opening 32, third left winning opening 33, right winning opening 34). It is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number, and if the number is larger, it is determined that the game is illegal and a process of notifying that fact is performed. It is. That is, the fraud determining means is provided in main controller 80.

  The remaining process following this process includes an initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeatedly executed as long as time permits until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the above-described processing from S10 to S65 differs for each interruption depending on whether the big hit processing is executed, a difference in a special symbol display mode, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual process is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely small. If the values of the initial value random number (4000 to 0,999) when the jackpot determining random number makes one round are generated to the same degree, the probability of synchronization is only 1/4000. Also, the hit determination random number updating process (S35) may be configured to be executed in the remaining process.

  The winning confirmation processing in S50 is as shown in FIG. 7, and the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a. A determination is made (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for jackpot symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, the random number for fluctuation pattern determination, and the like are read from the respective counters, and the first hold storage is full (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether the number is 4) (S105).

  If the first hold storage is not full (S105: no), each of the above random numbers is stored as the first hold storage, and the lighting number of the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is increased by 1 (S110), and the process proceeds to S115. And migrate. In S110, the main control device 80 transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a pending number command indicating the pending number stored in the first pending storage. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the first reserved storage on the effect symbol display device 6.

In the first look-ahead determination process in S115, it is determined whether the random number for success / failure determination stored in the hold storage of the first special symbol corresponds to a big hit. If it is determined that the command corresponds to a big hit, the main control device 80 transmits a prefetch command indicating the big hit determination to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that the main control device 80 does not correspond to the big hit, the main controller 80 sends the sub-integrated control device 83 a departure from the reach (a departure but the reach is displayed) or a super-reach loss (a loss but a super-reach display). A pre-read command including data such as “Yes” or “No-reach” is transmitted.
The pre-reading command may be configured to be transmitted as one command in combination with the above-mentioned reserved number command. It is preferable that the transmission timing is the same and the effect is performed with the reserved symbol because the relevance is high. Then, the process proceeds to S120.

  If there are already four first hold storages (S105: yes), no hold storage is performed, and the process proceeds to S120 without increasing the lighting number of the first special symbol hold number display device 18.

  When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (S100: no), the process also proceeds to S120, and based on the detection signal of the second starting port switch 12a, the game ball enters the second starting port 12. It is determined whether or not has entered the ball. If the determination is affirmative (S120: yes), the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for jackpot symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, the random number for fluctuation pattern determination, and the like are read from the respective counters, and the second hold storage is full (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether the number is four or not (S125).

  If the second hold storage is not full (S125: no), each of the above random numbers is stored as the second hold storage, and the lighting number of the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is increased by one (S130), and the process proceeds to S135. And migrate. In S130, the main control device 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the second hold storage to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays a symbol corresponding to the second symbol storage.

In the second look-ahead determination process of S135, it is determined whether the random number for success / failure determination stored in the hold storage of the second special symbol corresponds to a big hit. If it is determined that the command corresponds to a big hit, the main control device 80 transmits a prefetch command indicating the big hit determination to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that the main control device 80 does not correspond to the jackpot, the reach of the main controller 80 to the sub-integrated controller 83 is lost (there is a miss, but the reach is displayed), and the super reach is lost (there is a loss, but the super reach is displayed). , A prefetch command indicating any of the disconnection without the reach display is transmitted.
The pre-reading command may be configured to be transmitted as one command in combination with the above-mentioned reserved number command. It is preferable that the transmission timing is the same and the effect is performed with the reserved symbol because the relevance is high. Thereafter, the present process ends (return).

  If there are already four second hold storages (S125: yes), the process is terminated (returned) without storing the second hold and without increasing the number of lights of the second special symbol hold number display device 19. Also, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (S120: no), this processing is ended.

  In the hit / fail determination processing shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, first, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the big hit flag (S150). If the determination in S150 is negative, and the special symbol is not fluctuating (S155: no) and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S160: no), the second holding storage (the above-described holding storage in S130 of FIG. 7) is performed. It is determined whether or not there is (S165).

  If there is this reserved storage (S165: yes), the second reserved storage number is decremented (S170), and the process proceeds to S185. If there is no second hold storage (S165: no), it is determined whether there is a first hold storage (the above-mentioned hold storage in S110 of FIG. 7) (S175). If there is the first reserved storage (S175: yes), the first reserved storage number is decremented (S180), and the process proceeds to S185. If there is no first hold storage (S175: no), the process directly shifts to the big hit game process.

In S185, the second hold storage (if the second hold exists, the second hold is prioritized even if the first hold is older) is read (the hold storage is erased), and the probability change flag is set. Is determined (ie, 1). Here, the probability change flag being 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in the high-probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S185: yes), the read random number for jackpot determination is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability change table (S190), and the process proceeds to S200 in FIG.
In the present embodiment, in S190, the main control device 80 performs a win / fail lottery with reference to the jackpot determination value in the current setting (see FIG. 5).
If a negative determination is made (S185: no), the read random number for determining a jackpot is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S195), and the process proceeds to S200 in FIG. In the present embodiment, in S195, the main control device 80 refers to the jackpot determination value in the current setting to perform a winning / non-winning lottery (see FIG. 5). Then, the rate of entering the high-probability gaming state after the big hit is set to 65%.

  In S200 of FIG. 9, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a big hit is determined based on the determination of S190 or S195. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the main control device 80 determines the big hit symbol by the random number for the big hit symbol determination. (S205). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a variation pattern determination process (S210). In the variation pattern determination process, a jackpot variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number.

  After performing the variation pattern determination process, a big hit setting process is performed (S215), and then the process proceeds to S250. The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, and the game state after the jackpot (whether there is a probability change or opening extension, etc.) and information on the jackpot game (jacking opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) To get.

  If it is determined in S200 that the vehicle is off (S200: no), the process proceeds to S220, and it is determined whether or not a small hit occurs (S220). In this case, the extracted random number value for determining a big hit is compared with a table in which a predetermined small hit value is stored. If the determination is affirmative (S220: yes), the small hit symbol is determined by the random number for determining the big hit symbol (S225), and the process proceeds to S230. In addition, the small hit probability of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) of the present embodiment is 1/288. After that, the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determining random number (S230).

After the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination process in S230, the process proceeds to the small hit setting process in S235, and proceeds to S250.
The small hit setting process in S235 is to acquire information on the small hit game (start interval of the small hit game, opening pattern of the special winning opening 14, end interval of the small hit game), and subtract the number of times of saving time or the number of times of probability change. Processing.

  In S220, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S220: no), a variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determining random number (S240), a loss setting process (S245) is performed, and the flow merges to S250. In the loss setting process of S245, a process of subtracting the number of times saved and the number of probable changes is performed.

Subsequent to S215, S235, or S245, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a small hit or not, a kind of the small hit, and a reach out (there is out but a reach display) Then, a change start command (display control command) including data indicating any of the absence of reach display and data of a change pattern designating a change time is output to the sub-integrated controller 83 (S250), and the big hit game process is executed. Transition. The sub-integrated control device 83 determines an effect to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 from a plurality of types of effects based on the received change start command. After that, the effect symbol display device 6 starts to display the variation of the effect symbol, and at the same time, the main controller 80 also starts the variation of the special symbol. The effect symbol display device 6 executes an effect display based on the fluctuation pattern, and displays various notices and reach effects on whether the player hits or misses. The player can grasp the degree of expectation for winning by seeing the notice and the reach effect.
The main control device 80 of the present embodiment transmits a setting command including information such as a set value to which a probability has been set to the sub-integrated control device when the special symbol starts to change. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 83 can grasp any one of the set values from the set values 1 to 3 shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in S155 in FIG. 8 that the special symbol is changing (S155: yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 10 and the symbol changing time (based on the changing pattern in S210, S230 or S240) has elapsed. Determine whether or not. In the case of a negative determination (S300: no), the process directly proceeds to the big hit game process. In the case of an affirmative determination (S300: yes), after performing the fixed symbol display process (S305), the big hit game process is performed. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command (design confirmation command) for displaying a confirmed symbol is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is sent to the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10. Output and stop at fixed symbol. In the present embodiment, the symbol determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. However, since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, the symbol determination command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, the effect display can be performed equally while suppressing the number of commands.

  When it is determined in S160 in FIG. 8 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160: yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 11, and it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. In the case of a negative determination (S350: no), a big hit game process is performed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S350: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S355), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed and displayed special symbol is a symbol that will be a big hit (S360). If an affirmative determination is made (S360: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (S365). If the probable change flag is 1 (S365: yes), the probable change flag is set to 0 in S370, and the flow shifts to S375. If the probable change flag is not 1 (S365: no), the process directly proceeds to S375. In S375, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the time saving flag is 1 (S375: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 in S380, and the process proceeds to S390. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S375: no), the process directly proceeds to S390.

  In S390, the main control device 80 sends a state designating command indicating whether or not the current gaming state is in a probable change state and whether or not the current gaming state is the extended open state, etc., in a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Later, it transmits to the sub integrated control device 83 and shifts to S395.

  In S395, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In subsequent S400, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and a big hit game start process (S405) is performed. In the big hit game start process, a command to start the big hit game and information (big hit opening time, opening pattern, big hit ending time, number of rounds, etc.) related to the big hit game are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the big hit game start process ends, a big hit game process is performed.

In S360, if it is determined that the specially displayed special symbol is not a big hit display (S360: no), it is determined whether the probability change flag is 1 (S410), and if it is 1, it is (S410: yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of times of probability change is 0 (S415). If the number of probable changes is 0 (S415: yes), the probable change flag is set to 0 in S420, and the process proceeds to S425. If the probable change flag is not 1 (S410: no) or if the number of probable changes is not 0 (S415: no), the process directly proceeds to S425.
In S425, it is determined whether the time saving flag is 1 or not. If it is 1 (S425: yes), it is determined whether the number of time savings is 0 or not (S430). If the number of time savings is 0 (S430: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 in S435, and the process proceeds to S440. When the time saving flag is not 1 (S425: no) or when the number of time savings is not 0 (S430: no), the process directly proceeds to S440.

In S440, the main control device 80 issues a state designation command indicating whether the current game state is in a probable change state or an open extension state, etc., after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). This is transmitted to the device 83 to execute the big hit game process.
In the case of the present embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the success / failure determination processing is after the special symbol determination time, but when the special symbol variation starts and when the power is restored. May be configured to transmit the state designation command.

  After that, in S445, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that will be a small hit (S445). When the special symbol that is fixed and displayed is not a symbol that will be a small hit (S445: no), the process returns as it is. If the special symbol confirmed and displayed is a symbol with a small hit (S445: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S450), and a small hit game start process (S455) is performed. In the small hitting game start process (S455), a command to start the small hitting game and information on the small hitting game (opening time of small hitting, opening pattern, ending time of small hitting, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. . When the small hitting game start process ends, the process proceeds to a big hitting game process.

  In the big hit game process shown in FIG. 12, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the big hit flag (S500). When the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the process proceeds to the small hitting game process. If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S505). If the special winning opening 14 is not being opened (S505: no), it is determined whether the special winning opening 14 is closed during an interval between rounds (S510). If it is not during the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being produced (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect to start the big hit game has elapsed (S520). If the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S525) is performed, and this process ends. If the time required for the effect to start the big hit game has not elapsed (S520: no), the big hit game process ends.

  If it is determined in S505 that the special winning opening 14 is being opened (S505: yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. In this embodiment, the number is ten, but may be nine or eight, and there is no particular limitation. When ten winning prize holes 14 have been won (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and the special prize mouth closing process is performed. Then, a big hit interval process (S565) is performed, and the big hit game process ends. If 10 winnings have not been won in the special winning opening 14 (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds in the case of a big hit in 8, 10 and 16 rounds. Of course, it is not limited to these seconds. If the opening time has ended (S555: yes), the process merges with S560, and if not (S555: no), the big hit game process ends.

  If it is determined in S510 of FIG. 12 that the interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S570 of FIG. 13, and it is determined whether the big hit interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 14 was opened immediately before the last round (S575). If it is the last round (S575: yes), the big hit end effect processing (S580) is performed, and the big hit game processing ends. If it is not the last round (S575: no), the processing of opening the special winning opening 14 again (S585) is performed, and the big hit game processing ends. If it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S570: no), the big hit game processing is terminated as it is. In the process of opening and closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round based on the signal, and performs an effect according to the round.

If it is determined in S515 in FIG. 12 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 14, and it is determined whether the big hit end effect time has elapsed. In the case of a negative determination (S600: no), the process directly returns. When the jackpot end production time has elapsed (S600: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Then, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability change and the time saving in the next game state acquired in S215 of FIG. 9 (S615). Then, when shifting to the probability change and the time saving (S615: yes), the number of the probability change and the number of the time saving are set (S630), the probability change flag and the time saving flag are set to 1 (S635), and the process proceeds to S640.
In this case, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the probable change state and the open extension state. In the probability change / time saving number setting process (S630), the probability change number is set to 100 times. Also, the number of times saved is set to 100 times, and the number of times of the change of the special symbol is guaranteed up to 100 times. Note that the “probable change / time saving number setting process” means the probability changing number setting process and the time saving number setting process.
When the probability change flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved. Also, when the time reduction flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is reduced, the average fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is reduced, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is set. Note that the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are continued until the number of times of the change of the special symbol (the number of executions of the success / failure judgment) reaches 100, for example, with the success / failure judgment. Then, it returns to the normal game state (low probability game state and non-open extended state). The term “probable change / time saving limiter” means a probable change limiter and a time reduction limiter.

  In S615, when the game does not shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game but shifts to the open extension state only (S615: no), the number of times of saving is set (S620), and the time saving flag is set to "1" (S625). ), And proceeds to S640. In this case, the state shifts to the open extended state after the end of the big hit game. In S620, main controller 80 sets the number of times of saving to 100 times. The time saving game state is continued until, for example, the number of times the special symbol changes (number of times of execution of the success / failure determination) accompanying the success / failure determination reaches 100 times. And return to the configuration.

  In S640, the main control device 80 transmits the big hit end command to the sub integrated control device 83, transmits the state designation command to the sub integrated control device 83 (S645), and ends the big hit game process.

Next, in S500 of FIG. 11, when it is determined that the accessory continuous operating device is not operating (S500: no), the small hitting game process to be shifted will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in S650, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S650). In the case of a negative determination (S650: no), the present process is terminated as it is. If the special electric accessory is operating (S650: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S655). If the special winning opening 14 is not being opened (S655: no), it is determined whether the special winning opening 14 is closed during the interval (S660). If it is not during the interval (S660: no), it is determined whether the small hit end effect is being produced (S665). If this is also a negative determination (S665: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect to start the small hit game has elapsed (S670). If the small hit start effect time has elapsed (S670: yes), the special winning opening opening process (S675) is performed, and this process ends. If the time required for the effect to start the small hit game has not elapsed (S670: no), the process ends (return).

  If it is determined in S655 that the special winning opening 14 is being opened (S655: yes), the process proceeds to S700 in FIG. In this embodiment, the number is ten, but may be nine or eight, and there is no particular limitation. When ten winning prize holes 14 have been won (S700: yes), the process proceeds to S710, and a special prize mouth closing process is performed. Then, the big hit interval process (S715) is performed, and the process ends. If 10 winnings have not been awarded in the special winning opening 14 (S700: no), the process proceeds to S705, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, the maximum opening time is set to 0.9 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. If the opening time has ended (S705: yes), the process merges with S710, and if the opening time has not ended (S705: no), the process ends.

  If it is determined in S660 of FIG. 15 that the interval is in progress (S660: yes), the process proceeds to S720 of FIG. 16, and it is determined whether the small hit interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed (S720: yes), it is determined whether the specified number has been opened or whether ten game balls have been won (S725). In the case of an affirmative determination (S725: yes), a small hit end effect process (S730) is performed, and the process ends. In the case of a negative determination (S725: no), the processing of opening the special winning opening 14 again (S735) is performed, and the process ends. If it is determined that the small hit interval time has not elapsed (S720: no), the process ends. In the process of opening and closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub-integrated control device 83 performs an effect according to the signal.

  When it is determined in S665 of FIG. 15 that the small hit end effect is being performed (S665: yes), the process proceeds to S740 of FIG. 16 to determine whether the small hit end effect time has elapsed. In the case of a negative determination (S740: no), the process directly returns. When the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S740: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped (S745), a small hit interval process (S747) is performed, and the process returns.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a description will be given of a reserved symbol display process according to the present embodiment.
First, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether a prefetch command has been received (S750). In the case of an affirmative determination (S750: yes), it is determined whether to change the display mode of the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S755). In the case of an affirmative determination (S755: yes), the contents of the pre-read command are referred to (S760), and from the contents of the setting command received from the main control device 80, the set value set as the probability is set from the set value 1 to the set value 3 The process proceeds to S770 with reference to which one of them is (S765).
In S770, the main control device 80 displays on the effect symbol display device 6 from among the prefetch symbols shown in FIG. 18B based on the type of the prefetch command referred to in S760 and the result referred in S765. The prefetching symbol to be read is selected (S770), and the process proceeds to S780. If the display form of the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is a normal reserved symbol (S755: no), the normal reserved symbol shown in FIG. 18B is selected (S775), and the process proceeds to S780. I do.
In S780, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the pending symbol determined in S770 or S775 on the effect symbol display device 6 (S780), and ends this processing. If the prefetch command has not been received (S750: no), the present process is terminated.

With reference to FIG. 18A, a description will be given of the appearance rate of the effect mode displayed on the screen of the effect display device 6 when the set value is set to the set value 1 (1/200).
When the probability is set at the set value 1 (1/200), the winning is performed with the probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table shown in FIG. In addition, the pseudo-effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is a probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table, and includes SP reach (super reach), reach (normal reach), and loss (super reach and normal reach). Without a big hit lottery).

As the types of reserved symbols corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, there are provided normal reserved symbols described in the table of FIG. 18B and prefetched symbols A to J.
The display form of the normal reserved symbol of the first special symbol is a white circle. The display mode of the normal reserved symbol of the second special symbol is a white square. Although the mode is changed between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, they may be the same.
Further, the display mode of the look-ahead symbol A corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "!" Is displayed in a white circle. The display form of the look-ahead symbol A corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "!" Is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol B corresponding to the first special symbol is a black circle. The display form of the look-ahead symbol B corresponding to the second special symbol is a black square.
The display form of the prefetched symbol C of the first special symbol is such that “★” is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol C of the second special symbol is such that “★” is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol D corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "sure" is displayed in a white circle. The display form of the look-ahead symbol D corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "sure" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol E corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "high" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol E corresponding to the second special symbol is such that “high” is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol F corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "low" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol F corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "low" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol G corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "1" is displayed in a white circle. The display form of the look-ahead symbol G corresponding to the second special symbol is such that “1” is displayed in a white square.
The display form of the look-ahead symbol H corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "(1)" is displayed in a white circle. The display form of the look-ahead symbol H corresponding to the second special symbol is such that “(1)” is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol I corresponding to the first special symbol is such that a white circle and a 1 surrounded by a square are displayed. The look-ahead symbol I is a look-ahead symbol used only in the first special symbol.
The display form of the look-ahead symbol J corresponding to the second special symbol is such that a white square and a 1 surrounded by a square are displayed. Note that the look-ahead symbol J is a look-ahead symbol used only in the second special symbol.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, a description will be given of the appearance rate of the reach effect and the like when the reserved symbol is displayed and the expected value when the reserved symbol is displayed.
One of the normal reserved symbol and the prefetch symbol A to the prefetch symbol J corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed with the probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table of FIG. When any of the symbols A to G is displayed, a big hit occurs due to the reserved storage with the probability indicated by the “expected value” in the table.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the normal holding symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the holding memory corresponding to the normal holding symbol is digested, and a loss (super hit or a normal hit without becoming a reach or a normal reach) is determined based on the result of the determination of success / failure. The probability of occurrence of a lottery) is set to 200/200.

  Further, in the case of the normal reserved symbol, the ratio of appearance of the reach (normal reach) due to the loss of the normal reserved symbol and the result of the determination of the success or failure is set to 150/200. Also, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the prefetch symbol A, it corresponds to the prefetch symbol A. The ratio of the occurrence of reach (normal reach) due to loss of the hold memory and the result of the determination as to whether or not the answer is valid is set to 50/200.

Next, in the case of the normal reservation symbol, the normal reservation symbol is digested, and the ratio of appearance of SP reach (super reach) is set to 150/200 due to a loss based on the result of the determination of success / failure.
Further, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the prefetch symbol A, it corresponds to the prefetch symbol A. The ratio of the occurrence of the SP reach (super reach) due to the loss of the hold memory and the result of the determination as to whether or not the winning is determined is set to 20/200.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the prefetch symbol B, the hold memory corresponding to the prefetch symbol B is stored. Are digested, and the ratio of appearance of SP reach (super reach) is set to 20/200 due to loss based on the result of the determination of success or failure.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the look-ahead symbol C, the hold memory corresponding to the look-ahead symbol C is provided. Are digested, and the ratio of appearance of SP reach (super reach) is set to 10/200 due to a loss based on the result of the pass / fail determination.

Next, in the case of the normal reservation symbol, the normal reservation symbol is digested, and the ratio of the appearance of a big hit and an effect to notify that the big hit appears from the result of the determination of the success or failure is set to 100/200.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the look-ahead symbol A, a jackpot is determined based on the result of the hit / fail judgment. Is set to 10/200. When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the look-ahead symbol B, the jackpot is determined based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, and the jackpot. Is set to 20/200. When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the look-ahead symbol C, the jackpot is determined based on the result of the hit / no-go determination. Is set to 30/200. A game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is any of the prefetch symbol D, the prefetch symbol E, the prefetch symbol F or the prefetch symbol G. In this case, the ratio of appearance of an effect that informs the user of a jackpot based on the result of the hit determination is set to 10/200.

The “expected value” in the table shown in FIG. 19 is an item indicating the “acceptance ratio” and the “reliability” when a normally reserved symbol and a prefetch symbol appear.
The “pass / fail ratio” in the “expected value” illustrated in FIG. 19 indicates a case in which when each effect pattern (los, reach, super reach, and big hit) is performed, the result of the corresponding pass / fail determination by the corresponding hold storage results in a loss. The ratio in the case of a big hit is shown. The “reliability” illustrated in FIG. 19 indicates the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the success / failure determination using the hold storage.
Therefore, in the table shown in FIG. 19, among the seven types of look-ahead patterns from the look-ahead design A to the look-ahead design G, the look-ahead design having the highest reliability is the look-ahead design D, the look-ahead design E, the look-ahead design F, and the look-ahead design G. is there. The look-ahead symbol D, the look-ahead symbol E, the look-ahead symbol F, and the look-ahead symbol having the second highest reliability after the look-ahead symbol G are the look-ahead symbols C. The look-ahead symbol having the highest reliability next to the look-ahead symbol C is the look-ahead symbol B. The look-ahead symbol with the lowest reliability among the seven types of look-ahead symbols from the look-ahead symbol A to the look-ahead symbol G is the look-ahead symbol A.
The look-ahead symbol H, the look-ahead symbol I, and the look-ahead symbol J are look-ahead symbols that simply suggest only the set value set with the probability.

  The look-ahead symbol of the present embodiment indicates the degree of expectation of whether or not a big hit will occur, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be a configuration that suggests that there is.

Next, the relationship between the reserved symbols displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 and the set values set with the probability will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, a normal reserved symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. When the normal reserved symbol is displayed, the set value is any one of the set value 1 to the set value 3. Normally, the reserved symbol does not indicate the set value set with the probability.
As shown in FIG. 20, the look-ahead symbol A, the look-ahead symbol B, the look-ahead symbol C, and the look-ahead symbol D corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The look-ahead symbols A to D indicate that the set value set with the probability is any one of the set value 1 to the set value 3.
As shown in FIG. 20, a look-ahead symbol E corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The look-ahead symbol E indicates that the set value set as the probability is the set value 1 or the set value 2.
As shown in FIG. 20, the look-ahead symbol F corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The look-ahead symbol F indicates that the set value for which the probability has been set is the set value 2 or the set value 3.
As shown in FIG. 20, a look-ahead symbol G and a look-ahead symbol H corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The look-ahead symbol G and the look-ahead symbol H indicate that the set value set with the probability is set value 1.
As shown in FIG. 20, the look-ahead symbol I corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The look-ahead symbol I indicates that the set value set with the probability is set value 1.
As shown in FIG. 20, the look-ahead symbol J corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The look-ahead symbol I indicates that the set value set with the probability is set value 1.

  With reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of the difference between the contents of one look-ahead command and the look-ahead symbols displayed according to the set values set with the probability.

First, FIG. 21A illustrates a look-ahead symbol G displayed when the big hit is determined from the content of the look-ahead command and the set value set with probability is set value 1 (1/200).
As shown in FIG. 21A, a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 are displayed. The display form of the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponds to the look-ahead symbol G because “1” is displayed in a white circle. The look-ahead symbol G notifies that the big hit is determined from the content of the look-ahead command, and suggests that the probability is set to the set value 1 (1/200). In this way, the player recognizes that the big hit has been confirmed and knows that the set value set as the probability is the set value 1, so that the player can continue the game even after the big hit is reached. .

Next, FIG. 21 (b) is displayed when the jackpot is determined from the content of the prefetch command and the set value set as the probability is set value 1 (1/200) or set value 2 (1/250). Will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21 (b), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 are displayed. The display mode of the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponds to the look-ahead symbol E because “high” is displayed in a white circle. The look-ahead symbol E reports that the jackpot has been determined from the content of the look-ahead command, and suggests that the probability has been set to the set value 1 (1/200) or the set value 2 (1/250), that is, the high setting. . This makes it easier for the player to guess that the set value set as the probability is the set value 1 or the set value 2 as well as that the jackpot is determined, so that the high setting is made even after the big hit game ends. Knowing that, the game will continue and the game will be continued.

Next, FIG. 21 (c) is a big hit determined from the contents of the prefetch command, the probability set value is displayed when a setting value 2 (1/250) or settings 3 (1/285) The look-ahead symbol F will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21C, a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 are displayed. The display mode of the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponds to the look-ahead symbol F because "sure" is displayed in a white circle. Lookahead symbols F suggests that informed that the contents of the prefetch command is big hit confirmation and one of setting values of 2 or settings 3 is probability setting. Thus, the player knows that the big hit has been confirmed.
As shown in FIG. 21, various situations can be created by providing a plurality of types of pre-reading symbol display modes.

According to the ball game machine of the first embodiment, the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 has a special symbol corresponding to a game ball having entered the starting port from the time of entering the starting port. Since the change is displayed over a plurality of changes until the start of the change, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the set value set as the probability by the player.
According to the contents of the look-ahead command and the probability, the display mode of the look-ahead symbol is selected in accordance with the set value. You can understand if you are doing.

  Since the look-ahead symbol D, the look-ahead symbol E, the look-ahead symbol F, and the look-ahead symbol G shown in FIG. 18B are symbols that suggest a jackpot, the four types of look-aheads described above are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. At the time when the symbol is displayed, the reserve memory corresponding to the look-ahead symbol is exhausted as a player, and it takes only the exhaustion time until the special symbol starts to change. However, as shown in FIG. 20, the look-ahead symbol indicating that the jackpot is fixed is also different in the suggestion of the set value set with the probability depending on the symbol, so that the above-mentioned time is notified of the set value set with the probability set. Time, meaningful time.

Here, the correspondence between the configuration / state of the first embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention will be described.
The “numerical data extraction means” and “hold storage means” of the present invention correspond to the first extracted random number hold storage processing (S110) and the second extracted random number hold storage processing (S130), respectively. The “numerical data confirmation means” corresponds to the first prefetch determination processing (S115) and the second prefetch judgment processing (S135), and the “special symbol display control means” corresponds to the first special The symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 correspond to each other, the “reserved symbol display means” corresponds to a symbol display process (S780), and the “suspended symbol selection device” corresponds to a pre-read symbol selection process (S770). This corresponds to a normal reserved symbol selection process (S775).

As another configuration of the first embodiment, when the time counted by the timer 97 mounted on the sub-integrated control device 83 has passed a predetermined time, a configuration that suggests a set value set with probability using a look-ahead symbol is used. There may be. For example, until the time counted by the timer 97 elapses a predetermined time (e.g., 19:00 at night), the set value set by the look-ahead symbol is not suggested, and the time counted by the timer 97 is a predetermined time ( For example, after 19:00 at night, a set value that is set as a probability based on the look-ahead symbol may be suggested.
The configuration used to suggest the set value for which the time counted by the timer 97 has been set as a probability is not limited to the first embodiment, but may be a second embodiment, a third embodiment, and a third embodiment described later. Fourth, fifth and fifth embodiments, other configurations of the fifth embodiment, and the sixth and seventh embodiments may be combined.
Regardless of the configuration of any combination, even if the set value set as the probability is discriminated by the player, the business hours of the remaining game stores are limited after 19:00 at night, It is possible to notify the shop in a state where major damage is unlikely to occur.

Although the holding symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the present embodiment is not configured to change on hold, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the hold is changed in accordance with the content of the pre-read command and the set value set with the probability included in the set command.
Further, although the present embodiment has been described with the look-ahead symbol, the look-ahead design may be performed in another continuous look-ahead effect performed over a plurality of variations. The other look-ahead continuous production is to make a design action different from the usual at the start of fluctuation or to operate sound or moving object for production to indicate the content of the pre-reading judgment. It has the same effect.
In particular, in the case of a continuous look-ahead effect performed at the start of a change, unlike a look-ahead symbol, a short time is shown, but since it is performed over a plurality of changes, it is easy for a player to recognize and it is difficult for other players to grasp. Specific effects can be achieved.
[Example 2]

Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, and therefore different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, the setting value indicating the probability set using the look-ahead symbol is indicated. However, in the second embodiment, the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process ( In the state where the predetermined number (four) has been stored in step S130), when the start port (first start port 11, second start port 12) is further winning, the start port over winning sound is output and the game is played. It is configured to suggest the set value set to the probability to the person. In addition, even if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a normal probability gaming state or a predetermined gaming state (high-probability gaming state, time-saving gaming state), the start port over winning sound is output to indicate the set value. It has a configuration.

The main control device 80 according to the present embodiment is configured such that, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 in a state where the first hold memory stored due to the entering ball into the first starting port 11 is full, , The first winning designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. In addition, the main control device 80, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12 in a state in which the second hold memory stored due to the ball entering the second starting port 12 is full, The configuration is such that a two-prize designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the first winning designation command or the second winning designation command notifies that the game ball has further entered the starting port in a state where a predetermined number (four) of the reserve storage is stored. A winning sound over the starting opening is output from the speaker 66.

Here, a description will be given of the types of the winning prize sound over the starting opening according to the second embodiment.
After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12) are further stored. Is received, a normal over-winning sound is output from the speaker 66. The normal over-winning sound does not indicate the set value for which the probability has been set.

  Further, in a state where a predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port) are further stored. 12) If there is a prize, and one of the setting values 1 (1/200, 1/20) to 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set as a probability, any setting is made. It is suggested that the value has been set as a probability, and a predetermined number (four) of hold memories (first hold memory and second hold memory) are stored. An over-winning sound A notifying that a win has been made to the mouth 12) is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, although the prize sounds are different, it is recognized that the upper limit of the number of storable storages has been reached, and it can be notified that a prize to the starting port beyond this does not have much meaning.

  After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a prize and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability, the set value 1 or set value 2 is set to probability. After a predetermined number (four) of the suggestion that the setting has been made and the holding memories (the first holding memory and the second holding memory) have been stored, the user proceeds to the starting ports (the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12). Is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since it is determined that the setting value is not the most disadvantageous setting value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5), the player is not the disadvantageous setting value, and possibly the most advantageous setting value 1 (1 / 200, 1/20).

  After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. Is set, and if the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) or the set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set with probability, the set value 2 (1/250) , 1/25) or set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) indicates that the probability has been set, and a predetermined number (four pieces) In the stored state, an over-winning sound C is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability, informing that there is a winning in the starting opening (the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12). In this case, since it is determined that the set value is not the most advantageous set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) contrary to the winning sound B, the player ends the game or sets the next best set value 2 (1/250, 1/25), and may consider whether to continue the game.

  After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. Is set, and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) is set as the probability, it is indicated that the set value 1 is set as the probability, and the storage (the first storage, the second storage) When a predetermined number (four) is stored, an over-winning sound D for notifying that a winning has been made to the starting ports (the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12) is given by a predetermined number. It is output from the speaker 66 with probability. In the case of the winning sound D, it is determined that the most advantageous set value is 1 (1/200, 1/20), and therefore, the player tries to continue the game as much as possible, with the number of reserved memories reaching the upper limit. Motivation can be increased.

  After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a prize and the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability, it is indicated that the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability, and the reservation is made. In a state in which a predetermined number (four) of memories (first hold memory, second hold memory) are stored, it is notified that a winning has been further made to the start-up openings (first start-up opening 11 and second start-up opening 12). The over-winning sound E is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, the game is neither advantageous nor disadvantageous, so that it can be used as a material for examining whether to continue the game depending on the deployment.

  After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a prize and the set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set with probability, the set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set with probability. In a state where a predetermined number (four) of suggestion and hold memories (first hold memory and second hold memory) are stored, there is a further prize to the starting port (first starting port 11 and second starting port 12). The over-winning sound F that informs the fact is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since it is determined that the set value is the most disadvantageous setting value, it can be used as a judgment material for stopping the game.

  After the predetermined number (four) has been stored by the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. Is set, and if the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set with probability, the set value 1 (1/200) , 1/20) or a set value of 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) indicates that the probability has been set, and a predetermined number (four) of storages (first storage, second storage) are stored. In this state, an over-winning sound G is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability, informing that there is a winning in the starting opening (the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12). Since either the most advantageous set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the most unfavorable set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set, the player thinks the set value 1 forward and plays the game. It can be determined whether to continue the game or to end the game based on the risk that the set value is 3.

  The over-winning sounds shown in FIG. 22 are different winning sounds. The above-mentioned over-winning sound may be outputted only in the normal probability gaming state, outputted in a predetermined gaming state, or outputted only in the big hit game. Further, the present invention is not limited to the winning sound, but may be an effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. For example, by displaying a character on the screen when an over prize occurs, the player recognizes that an over prize has occurred, and if the player knows which character corresponds to the set value, the over prize The setting content can be recognized together with the recognition of the setting.

According to the ball game machine described in the second embodiment, if a predetermined number (four) of the hold memories (the first hold memory and the second hold memory) are stored, the starting port (the first starting port 11) The over-winning sound can be output to the second starting port 12) a plurality of times by winning, and the recognition degree of the set value set with the probability can be increased.
Further, in a state where a predetermined number (four) of the hold memories (first hold memory and second hold memory) are stored by the winning opening over winning sound, the start ports (the first start port 11 and the second start port 12) are further stored. In addition to notifying that there is a prize, the suggestion of the set value of the probability can give meaning to the start-up-over prize sound, which is not so significant.

Here, the correspondence between the configuration / state of the second embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention will be described.
The “excessive winning effect” of the present invention corresponds to the normal over-winning sound shown in FIG. 22, and the “specific excess winning effect” corresponds to the over-winning sound G to the over-winning sound G shown in FIG.
[Example 3]

Third Embodiment A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, and therefore different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, a configuration value suggesting a probability set using a look-ahead symbol is used. However, in the third embodiment, a jackpot is determined based on the result of the hit determination, and the game shifts to a big hit game. In the round game effect of, a set value that is set to the player with a predetermined probability is suggested.

  Next, a round game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during a round game will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 23A shows an example of a round game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the fourth round. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of round effects displayed during the round game.
At the upper left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1007 displaying "during big hit" is displayed. The display example 1007 notifies the player that a big hit is being played. Further, a display example 1006 in which “4R” is displayed is displayed. In the center of the screen of the effect design display device 6, "Tatsuyoshi Bear", which is the effect character 1001, is displayed. Note that FIG. 23A shows a round effect performed during a normal round game, since a display example or the like suggesting a set value set as a probability is not displayed.

FIG. 23B shows an example of a round game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the fourth round.
At the upper left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1007 displaying "during big hit" is displayed. The display example 1007 notifies the player that a big hit is being played. Further, a display example 1006 in which “4R” is displayed is displayed. In the center of the screen of the effect design display device 6, the effect character 1001 “Tatsuyoshi of the bear wearing glasses” is displayed. In the display example 1008 displayed on the lower right of the effect character 1001, "high setting" is displayed. The display example 1008 informs the player that the set value set as the probability is either the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25). I have. Needless to say, instead of notifying the set values such as the set values 1 and 2 and the set values 2 and 3 as in the other embodiments, the effect of the suggestion is performed, and the motivation to continue the game and the material for the determination are provided. It is conceivable to give

According to the ball game machine described in the third embodiment, by adopting a configuration that suggests the set value set in the probability of the round game effect performed during the round game, the player can perform the round game effect a plurality of times. , It is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the set value set by the probability of the player.
[Example 4]

Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, and therefore different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, a configuration value suggesting a probability set using a look-ahead symbol is used. In the fourth embodiment, however, the number of incoming balls exceeds a predetermined number of incoming balls (10) in one round game. When there is a ball, the set value set with the probability is indicated to the player by the output of the special winning opening over the special winning opening 14 to the special winning opening 14.

The main control device 80 of the present embodiment is configured such that, in one round, when a predetermined number of balls (10) is reached in the special winning opening 14 and a game ball enters the open special winning opening in the special winning opening 14. The main control device 80 is configured to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command indicating that the special winning opening has been excessively won to the sub integrated control device 83.
The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the special winning opening winning designation command further outputs a special winning over sound from the speaker 66 to notify that a game ball has entered the special winning opening.
The sub-integrated control device 83, which has received the special winning opening winning designation command, determines, at a predetermined probability, which of the setting values 1 to 3 the setting value included in the received setting command has. With reference to FIG. 24, one of the over-winning sound A to over-winning sound G shown in FIG. 24 is selected, and the winning sound selected at a predetermined probability is output from the speaker 66.

A description will be given of a winning winning over-winning sound according to the fourth embodiment.
When a game ball wins in the open special winning opening in a state where the number of winning balls (10) reaches a predetermined winning opening 14, a normal over-winning sound is output from the speaker 66. . Note that the normal over-winning sound does not indicate the set value set as the probability.

  In the state where the predetermined number of balls (ten) has reached the large winning opening 14, a game ball enters the open large winning opening 14, and from the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20). If any one of the setting values 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set as the probability, the over-winning sound A is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, it is possible to simply know that there is a prize of a specified number or more in the special winning opening, and the player can know that a prize ball of the specified number or more has been obtained.

  Further, in a state where a predetermined number of balls (ten) has reached the large winning opening 14, a game ball enters the open large winning opening 14, and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20, 1/20) ) Or set value 2 (1/250, 1/25), the over-winning sound B is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In the case of the winning sound B, it is determined that the setting value is not the most disadvantageous setting value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5). Therefore, the player is not the disadvantageous setting value, and possibly the most advantageous setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20).

  A game ball entered the open special winning opening 14 in a state where the number of entered balls (10) reached a predetermined winning opening 14 and the set value 2 or the set value 3 was set with probability. In this case, the over-winning sound C is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. Contrary to the winning sound B, it is determined that it is not the most advantageous set value 1 (1/200, 1/20), and the player ends the game when the big hit game ends, or the next best set value. It can be considered whether to continue the game while expecting that the game may be 2 (1/250, 1/25).

  When a predetermined number of balls (10) has been reached in the special winning opening 14, a game ball enters the open special winning opening 14 and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) is set. If the probability has been set, the over-winning sound D is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In the case of the winning prize sound D, it is determined that the setting value is the most advantageous set value 1. Therefore, the player can be motivated to continue the game as much as possible together with the generation of the prize balls of the specified number or more.

  In a state where a predetermined number of balls (10) has reached the large winning opening 14, a game ball enters the open large winning opening 14, and the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is obtained. If the probability has been set, the over-winning sound E is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, the game is neither advantageous nor disadvantageous, so that it can be used as a material for examining whether to continue the game depending on the deployment.

  When a predetermined number of balls (10) has reached the special winning opening 14, a game ball enters the open special winning opening 14, and the set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) ) Is set as the probability, the over-winning sound F is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since it is determined that the set value is the most disadvantageous setting value, it can be used as a judgment material for stopping the game when the big hit game is finished.

  When a predetermined number of balls (10) has been reached in the special winning opening 14, game balls enter the open special winning opening 14, and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or If any one of the setting values 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set as the probability, the over-winning sound G is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. Since either the most advantageous set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the most unfavorable set value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5) is set, the player thinks the set value 1 forward and plays the game. It can be determined whether to continue the game or to end the game based on the risk that the set value is 3.

According to the ball game machine described in the fourth embodiment, since the jackpot game is composed of a plurality of rounds, there are a plurality of opportunities to win a game ball in the special winning opening 14 exceeding a specified number (10). Yes, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the set value set by the player as many times as possible.
Further, in the case where the number of game balls further exceeds the specified number in the open large winning opening 14, any of the over winning sound A to over winning sound G shown in FIG. 24 (see FIG. 24) is changed to a predetermined value. Since the set value set with the probability can be recognized by being output from the speaker 66 with a probability, the value is output when the number of game balls exceeds the specified number (10) in the special winning opening 14 and a further game ball is won. It is possible to give meaning to the winning sound over the big winning opening.
[Example 5]

A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, and therefore different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, it is configured to suggest the set value set by using the look-ahead symbol, but in the fifth embodiment, the effect symbol display is performed in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state which shift after the big hit game ends. With the effect display displayed on the device 6, the set value set with the probability is suggested to the player.

  An example of the effect display displayed on the first effect symbol display device 6 in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state which are shifted after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 25A shows an example of a normal effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state which are shifted after the end of the big hit game. It should be noted that the effect display shown in FIG. 25A does not suggest the set value for which the probability has been set.
As shown in FIG. 25A, a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed. In the display example 1005 displayed to the left of the effect character 1001, "Tachiyoshi RUSH remaining 80 times" is displayed, and in the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the special symbol hit / fail determination is performed 80 times. And that it will end.

FIG. 25 (b) shows an example of the effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the set value set with the probability is suggested in the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 25 (b), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed. In the display example 1005 displayed to the left of the effect character 1001, "Tachiyoshi RUSH remaining 80 times" is displayed, and in the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the special symbol hit / fail determination is performed 80 times. And that it will end.
In the display example 1009 displayed above the effect character 1001, "set value 1" is displayed. This indicates that the set value set to the probability by the player is set value 1 (1/20). Needless to say, as in the other embodiments, instead of notifying the set value such as whether the set value is 1 or 2 or the set value 2 or 3, by performing an effect of suggesting degree, It is conceivable to give motivation and judgment to continue the game.

  According to the ball-and-ball game machine described in the fifth embodiment, when the game state shifts to the high-probability game state or the time-saving game state which is advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game, the game advantageous to the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 An effect indicating that the game is in the state is displayed, and the effect is continued until the advantageous game state ends, so that the effect on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 indicates that the game is in the advantageous game state, By suggesting the set value set with the probability, the recognition of the set value set with the probability to the player can be increased.

As another configuration of the fifth embodiment, the following configuration may be used.
The pachinko machine according to the other configuration of the fifth embodiment is provided with a “limiter function” that is activated when the jackpot game for shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends occurs continuously for a predetermined number of times. When the “limiter function” reaches a predetermined number of times, the game does not shift to the high-probability game state after the big-hit game ends, but returns to the normal-probability game state.
The pachinko machine configured with the above-mentioned "limiter function" suggests a set value by starting a mode in which the effect mode in the high-probability game state with the limiter function activated is different from the normal effect mode. It is possible to do. In this case, if the limiter function was activated, the negative factor was that the high-probability state would be forcibly ended, but if the limiter function is activated, there is a chance that the set value can be determined positively Can be given.
A similar effect can be provided not only in the high-probability game state but also in a configuration in which a set value is suggested in a round game effect at the time of a big hit game by winning in a state in which the limiter function is activated. At that time, an over prize may be caused.

  An example of an effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the limiter is activated will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 26A shows an example of a normal effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the limiter function is activated in the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 26A, a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed.
In the display example 1010 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, "Limiter operation during 5 consecutive times" is displayed, and it is informed that a big hit is being performed 5 times in a row. Further, since it is displayed that the limiter has been activated, it is notified that the limiter has been activated when the number of limiters has reached a predetermined number.

FIG. 26 (b) shows an effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the limiter function is activated in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state, and the set value set with the probability is indicated to the player. An example is shown.
As shown in FIG. 26 (b), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the simulated effect symbol 1000, the effect character 1001 "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed.
In the display example 1010 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, "Limiter operation during 5 consecutive times" is displayed, and it is informed that a big hit is being performed 5 times in a row. Further, since it is displayed that the limiter has been activated, it is notified that the limiter has been activated when the limiter count has reached a predetermined number. In the display example 1009 displayed above the effect character 1001, "high setting" is displayed, and the set value set with the probability is set value 1 (1/20) or set value 2 (1/1). 25).

For pachinko machines with a limiter function, the effect that notifies that the limiter has been activated is to notify that the game will return to the low-probability game state after the end of the big hit game. You will see Therefore, during the effect, by suggesting the set value with the probability set, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the set value with the probability set for the player. Also, when the limiter is activated, by grasping the set value set with the probability, if set to the high setting, it is possible to continue playing even after returning to the low-probability game state, It will give you an interesting taste.
[Example 6]

Embodiment 6 of the invention will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, and therefore different points will be mainly described.
The first embodiment has a configuration in which a set value that is set as a probability using a look-ahead symbol is suggested. In the sixth embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to a higher probability than the small hit probability of the first special symbol. When a small game is executed, the small hit game is generated in a higher state than in the non-open extended state, so that the small symbol game is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the small game is executed. It is configured to suggest a set value for which a probability has been set by using a small hit game effect that is performed.

FIG. 26A shows an example of a normal effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when a small hit game occurs.
As shown in FIG. 26A, the pseudo effect symbol 1000 displayed at the lower right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed as “246”. In the display example 1011 displayed above the pseudo effect symbol 1000, "Occurrence of a small hit! Please enter the big winning opening!" Is displayed. The effect character 1001 “Tatsuyoshi Kuma” is displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect design display device 6.

FIG. 26B shows an example of the effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when a small hit game occurs and the set value set with the probability is suggested to the player.
As shown in FIG. 26 (b), the pseudo effect symbol 1000 displayed at the lower right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed as "246". In the display example 1011 displayed above the pseudo effect symbol 1000, "Occurrence of a small hit! Please enter the big winning opening!" Is displayed. The effect character 1001 “Tatsuyoshi Kuma” is displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect design display device 6. In the display example 1008 displayed above the effect character 1001, "high setting" is displayed. This indicates that either the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set as the probability.

According to the ball game machine described in the sixth embodiment, not only that a small hit game has occurred, but also a small hit game effect that indicates a set value set with a probability, and a frequency at which the small hit game is performed , The set value for which the probability has been set can be recognized. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a set value is suggested not to suggest a set value when a small hit game occurs, but to indicate that a game ball can be won in a large winning opening in a small hit game state. In this case, even a small hit game having a relatively small number of winning prize balls can provide joy of winning in the large winning opening, and can provide joy other than the prize ball at the time of the small hit.
[Example 7]

A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, and therefore different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, the configuration value suggesting the probability set using the look-ahead symbol is indicated. However, in the seventh embodiment, the specific area 92 (in this embodiment, The effect of notifying that the ball has entered the specific area 92 displayed when the ball has entered the mouth is indicated by the probability setting value.

  FIG. 28 is a front view of the game board 1 of the present pachinko machine. The game board 1 is detachably attached to the inner frame 70, and includes a transparent synthetic resin plate-like body whose back side is visible, and various components attached to the plate-like body. Structure. In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, a first effect symbol display device 6A having an LCD panel capable of changing and displaying a pseudo effect symbol for effect corresponding to a special symbol, and the first effect symbol display device 6A. And a second effect symbol display device 6B having an LCD panel having the same shape as that of the game board 1 are provided on the rear side of the game board 1 in two upper and lower stages so as to be visible through the transparent game board 1.

  Downstream of the left game area L, along the lower end of the guide rail 2b, an out port 36 for taking in game balls into the game board 1, a first left winning port 31, which allows normal ball entry, and a second left winning port. A mouth 32 and a third left winning opening 33 are arranged.

  In the game area R, there is always a staging gate 94 and a normal symbol operation gate 17 provided so that game balls can pass therethrough, a second start port 12 which can be opened and closed by the operation of a normal electric accessory, A special winning opening 14 and a second special winning opening 69 are provided. The production gate 94 is a gate used for production.

The first big winning opening 14 is a big winning opening that can be opened and closed in a normal round game when the game shifts to a big hit game by judging a special symbol, and the second big winning opening 69 is a predetermined round game of the big hit game (for example, (15 rounds), a large winning opening that can be opened and closed in place of the first large winning opening 14. The inside of the second special winning opening 69 is provided to be slightly vertically long, and at the lower end, a specific area 92 which can be shifted to a probable changing game state in which the winning probability of a special symbol is made high by entering a ball, A take-in port 93 for taking (discharging) game balls into the game board is provided side by side. In addition, a sorting device 91 that allows the specific area 92 to be opened and closed is provided above the specific area 92, thereby controlling the entry of the ball into the specific area 92. That is, the specific area 92 is opened and closed at regular intervals by the distribution device 91, and it is difficult to enter the ball if the timing does not match.
A game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 69 is detected by a ball detection sensor (second count SW 69a, see FIG. 29) provided at the entrance and counted as a winning ball. In addition, the game ball that has entered the specific area 92 and the game ball that has been taken into the intake port 93 are compared with the count, and the presence or absence of the game ball remaining in the second big winning port 69 is confirmed.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is provided with two large winning ports, the first large winning port 14 and the second large winning port 69, but the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration may be such that the role of the two special winning openings, the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening, is performed by one large winning opening.

In the downstream part of the right game area R, a right winning opening 34 that can normally enter a ball is disposed at a position downstream of the first winning opening 14 and the second winning opening 69.
At the lower end of the board at the lower end of the center of the game area 3, an out port 36 for finally taking in game balls from the left and right game areas L and R is provided.

The electrical configuration of this pachinko machine is as shown in the block diagram of FIG.
In the main controller 80 of the seventh embodiment, the first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, and the third left winning opening 33 are transmitted to the first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, and the back wiring relay terminal plate 75 or the game board relay terminal plate 74. A left winning opening SW 31 for detecting a ball, a right winning opening SW 34 for detecting a ball entering the right winning opening 34, a first count SW 14 a for detecting a ball entering the first big winning opening 14, and a second winning opening 69. Count SW 69a for detecting a ball entering the specific area 92, a specific area SW 92a for detecting a ball entering the specific area 92, a capturing SW 93a for detecting a ball entering the intake port 93, and detecting a ball entering the production gate 94. The detection signal from the effecting gate SW 94a to be performed is input.

Further, the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment includes a first big winning opening solenoid 14b, a second big winning opening solenoid 69b, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid (in FIG. 29, 12b) and a distribution solenoid 91a.
The main controller 80 also controls the first special winning opening solenoid 14b to open and close the special winning opening of the first special winning opening 14, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 69b to control the second special winning opening 69. Is controlled to open and close the door member provided in the second starting port 12 by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b, and further controls the distribution solenoid 91a to open and close the specific area 92.

  The effect symbol control device 82 constitutes a first effect symbol display device 6A together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 82 controls the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 including the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit, and includes the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit according to the command sent from the sub-integrated controller 83. The display control of the LCD panel of the second effect symbol display device 6B is performed.

  Next, a jackpot game process for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This processing is executed from the main routine.

  In the big hit game process shown in FIG. 30, the main control device 80 determines whether the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed (S800). If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S800: no), the big hit game process is terminated (return). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S800: yes), a specific area passage confirmation process (S805) for confirming whether or not a game ball has passed a specific area 92 described later is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S810. In addition,

  In S810, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special winning opening 14 is being opened (S810). If the first special winning opening 14 is not being opened (S810: no), it is determined whether the second special winning opening 69 is being opened (S815). If the second special winning opening 69 is not open (S815: no), it is determined whether the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 69 are closed during an interval between rounds (S820). If it is not during the interval (S820: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being produced (S825). If this is also a negative determination (S825: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect to start the big hit game has elapsed from now (S830). If the big hit start rendering time has elapsed (S830: yes), the first big winning opening opening process (S835) is performed, and this process ends. When the big hit start effect time has not elapsed (S830: no), the big hit game is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in S810 that the first special winning opening 14 is open (S810: yes), the process proceeds to S850 of FIG. 31 to determine whether or not ten first winning combinations 14 have been won. In this embodiment, the number is ten, but may be nine or eight, and there is no particular limitation. In addition, if one prize is won in the first big winning opening 14, 15 prize balls are obtained. When ten first winning entries 14 are won (S850: yes), the process proceeds to S860, and the first winning opening closing process is performed. Then, a big hit interval process (S865) is performed, and the big hit game process ends. If ten first winning ports 14 have not been won (S850: no), the process proceeds to S855, and it is determined whether the opening time of the first winning ports 14 has ended. In the present embodiment, in the 16 round big hit game, the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 14 in each round other than the predetermined round is set to 30 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this opening time. If the opening time has ended (S855: yes), the process merges to S860, and if not (S855: no), the big hit game process ends.

If it is determined in S815 that the second big winning opening 69 is being opened (S815: yes), the process proceeds to S870 of FIG. 31 and a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 91 described later (S870). Move to.
When the distribution device control processing in S870 ends, the flow shifts to S875. In S875, the main control device 80 determines whether or not ten winnings have been made in the second big winning opening 69. In this embodiment, the number is ten, but the number may be nine or eight, and there is no particular limitation. When one game ball wins in the second big winning opening 69, fifteen prize balls are obtained.
If ten winnings have been made in the second big winning opening 69 (S875: yes), the process proceeds to S885. If ten winnings have not been won in the second winning opening 69 (S875: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second winning opening 69 has ended (S880). In the case of an affirmative determination (S880: yes), the process merges with S885. In S885, the second big winning opening 69 closing process is performed, the big hit interval process (S890) is performed, and the big hit game process ends. If the opening time of the second special winning opening 69 has not ended (S880: no), the big hit game process ends.
In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 69 is opened in 15 rounds. The opening pattern of the second special winning opening 69 is an opening pattern in which the maximum opening time is set to 30 seconds in one opening, an opening time of 0.1 seconds in the first opening, and a second opening after a predetermined time elapses. There is an open pattern set to an open time of 29.9 seconds. The operation of the sorting device 91 is always the same regardless of the opening pattern of the second winning port 69. This makes it possible to separate the case where the specific area 92 is won and the case where no specific area 92 is won.

If it is determined in S820 of FIG. 30 that the interval is in progress (S820: yes), the process proceeds to S900 of FIG. 32, and it is determined whether the big hit interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 69 was opened immediately before in the final round (S905). If it is the last round (S905: yes), the big hit end effect processing (S910) is performed, and the big hit game processing ends.
If it is not the last round (S905: no), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening to be opened in the next round is the first special winning opening 14 (S915). In the case of an affirmative determination (S915: yes), the process of opening the first big winning port 14 again (S920) is performed, and the big hit game process ends. When it is determined that the currently opened special winning opening is not the first special winning opening 14 (S915: no), a process of opening the second special winning opening 69 (S925) is performed, and thereafter, Perform a jackpot game process. If it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S900: no), the big hit game processing is terminated. In the process of opening and closing the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 69, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the current round based on the signal and performs an effect according to the round.

If it is determined in S825 in FIG. 30 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S825: yes), the process proceeds to S950 in FIG. 33 to determine whether the big hit end effect time has elapsed. If the jackpot end production time has elapsed (S950: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S955), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S960). If the big hit end rendering time has not elapsed (S950: no), the big hit game processing is terminated.
Then, during the big hit game, it is determined whether or not the probability change valid flag indicating that the ball has entered the specific area 92 is 1 (S965). If the determination is affirmative (S965: yes), a probable change number setting process is performed (S970). In S970, the number of probable changes is set to 100 times. Thereafter, the probable change flag is set to 1 (S975), and the flow shifts to S980. When the probability change flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved. If the process does not shift to the probable change (S965: no), the process shifts to S980.

In S980, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game (S980). In the case of a negative determination (S980: no), the process proceeds to S995. In the case of an affirmative determination (S980: yes), in S985, the number-of-time-savings setting process is performed. In S985, the number of time savings is set to 100 times. Thereafter, the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S990), and the flow merges to S995. Of course, a configuration in which the number of working hours is not set may be adopted.
Then, a process (S995) of transmitting the big hit end command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S997), and the big hit game process is ended.
It should be noted that the number of time savings set in S985 is set to 100 times for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, an opening extension function for shortening the average variation time of the special symbol, shortening the average variation time of the ordinary symbol, and extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set.

Next, the specific area passage confirmation processing (S805 in FIG. 30) for detecting a ball entering the specific area 92 during the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In S1000, it is determined whether or not the probable change valid flag is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S1000: yes), the process proceeds to S1005. In the case of a negative determination (S1000: no), the specific area passage confirmation processing shown in FIG. 31 is ended (returned), and the flow shifts to S810 in FIG. If the probability change valid flag is “1”, the game ball enters the specific area 92 and shifts to the high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game.
In S1005, based on the detection signal from the specific area SW 92a, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the specific area 92. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1005: yes), the process proceeds to S1010. In the case of a negative determination (S1005: no), the specific area passage confirmation processing shown in FIG. 34 is ended (returned), and the flow shifts to S810 in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the main control device 80 that has received the detection signal from the specific region SW 92 a transmits a specific region winning designation command to notify the sub integrated control device 83 that a game ball has won the specific region 92. . The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the specific area winning designation command displays a winning effect on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 36).
In S1010, it is determined whether or not a specific area normal flag, which will be described later, is 1; The process ends, and the flow shifts to S810 in FIG. In the case of a negative determination (S1010: no), the specific area passage confirmation processing shown in FIG. 34 is terminated (returned), and the flow shifts to S810 in FIG.

The distribution device control process (S870 in FIG. 31) will be described with reference to FIG.
In S1050, the main control device 80 determines whether or not three seconds have elapsed since the opening of the second special winning opening 69 (S1050). In the case of a negative determination (S1050: no), the process proceeds to S1070. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1050: yes), in S1055, it is determined whether or not the distribution device 91 is closed (S1055). In the case of a negative determination (S1055: no), it merges to S1070. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1055: yes), the distribution device 91 is opened (S1060), the specific area normal flag is set to "1" (S1065), and the flow shifts to S1070. If the specific area normal flag is set to “1”, the distribution device 91 is open and a game ball can enter the specific area 92.

In S1070, main controller 80 determines whether or not distribution device 91 is being opened. In the case of a negative determination (S1070: no), the distribution device control processing shown in FIG. 35 is terminated, and the flow shifts to S875 in FIG.
In the case of an affirmative determination (S1070: yes), it is determined whether or not the entry of a game ball has been detected by the specific area SW 92a (S1075). In the case of an affirmative determination (S1075: yes), the process directly proceeds to S1085. In the case of a negative determination (S1075: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the distribution device 91 has ended (S1080). In the case of a negative determination (S1080: no), the distribution device control process shown in FIG. 35 is terminated, and the flow shifts to S875 in FIG.
If the determination is affirmative (S1080: yes), the distributing device 91 is closed (S1085), the specific area normal flag is set to 0 (S1090), and the distributing device control process shown in FIG. 35 is terminated. Then, the flow shifts to S875 in FIG.

  FIG. 36 illustrates an example of an effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when a game ball wins in the specific area 92 in a predetermined round (15 rounds).

FIG. 36A shows an example of a normal prize notification effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when a game ball wins in the specific area 92 in a predetermined round (15 rounds).
As shown in FIG. 36A, a display example 1006 is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The display example 1006 is displayed as "15R" and notifies that the current round is 15 rounds. In the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1012 in which “V” is displayed is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 36 (a) merely informs the player that the specific area 92 has been won.

FIG. 36 (b) shows an effect symbol display when a game ball wins in the specific area 92 in a predetermined round (15 rounds) and suggests either the set value 1 or the set value 2 with the probability set. An example of a winning notification effect displayed on the screen of the device 6 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 36 (b), a display example 1006 is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The display example 1006 is displayed as "15R" and notifies that the current round is 15 rounds. In the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1012 in which “V” is displayed is displayed. The display mode of the display example 1012 illustrated in FIG. 36B is different from the display mode of the display example 1012 illustrated in FIG. This not only notifies that the specific area 92 has been won, but also that the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) has been set with probability. Suggest to the player. In this case, since it is determined that the setting value is not the most disadvantageous setting value 3 (1/285, 1 / 28.5), it is thought that the setting value 1 may be the most advantageous setting value, and the high-probability gaming state ends. Even so, it can motivate the player to continue playing.

FIG. 36 (c) shows an effect in a case where a game ball wins in the specific area 92 in a predetermined round (15 rounds) and the player is informed that the set value set with probability is set value 1 to the player. An example of a prize information presentation effect displayed on the screen of the symbol display device 6 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 36 (c), a display example 1006 is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The display example 1006 is displayed as "15R" and notifies that the current round is 15 rounds. In the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1012 in which “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” is displayed is displayed. Note that the display example 1012 shown in FIG. 36C is different from the display mode of the display example 1012 shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B. This notifies that the specific area 92 has been won, and suggests that the set value set as the probability is set value 1 (1/200, 1/20). In this case, since it is determined that the most advantageous set value is 1 (1/200, 1/20), it is recognized that the specific area 92 has been won, and the player is motivated to continue the game as much as possible. Can be enhanced. It should be noted that, as in other embodiments, there may be provided a mode for notifying that the setting value is 3 and a mode for indicating only that the setting value is not 1.

  According to the ball game machine described in the seventh embodiment, when a player is concentrated, whether or not a game ball wins in the specific area 92, a set value set with a probability at a predetermined probability is suggested. Thus, even if the effect is for a short time, a high recognition ability can be exhibited.

  In the present embodiment, a notification effect indicating that a game ball has won in the specific area 92 due to a game ball that has first won in the specific area 92 is displayed on the first effect symbol display device 6A, but is not limited thereto. Even if the configuration is such that the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 69 after the game ball has won the specific area 92 is detected, a notification effect indicating that the game ball has won the specific area 92 is provided. Good.

The ball game machine according to the seventh embodiment has been described as one type of ball game machine using the specific area 92 as a positive change port. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, one type and two types of mixers using the specific area 92 as a jackpot generating port may be used. In this case, when the special symbol hit / fail determination process is determined to be a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, a big hit game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened occurs, and the special symbol hit / fail determination process is performed. Is determined and the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 69 is opened occurs, and a game ball is placed in the specific area 92 of the second big winning opening 69 in the small hit game. When the ball is entered, the game shifts to a jackpot game in which the first winning port 14 is opened.
In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which a set value that is set with a predetermined probability is suggested during a small hit game effect.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, when the ball enters a general winning opening, an effect indicating a set value that is set with a probability may be performed with a predetermined probability. By providing a plurality of general winning ports and varying the winning rate of each winning port, when a prize wins a general winning port with a higher winning rate in comparison, an effect that suggests a set value with a low probability is performed. When the player wins a general winning opening with a low winning rate, a configuration that suggests the set value with a high probability is conceivable. In this case, the degree of expectation can be made different depending on which general winning opening has been won.
In addition, when a prize is placed in a general winning opening having a relatively high prize winning rate, a staging effect such as a set value of 1 or 2 is performed. In addition, a configuration that gives a difference in the suggestion level of the set value, such as notifying that the set value is 1, may be considered. In this case, the prize in the general prize port, which usually generated more prize balls compared to normal, can be used as an important prize port to obtain important information on whether to continue the game or not. Can be.
It is also conceivable to suggest a set value when winning in a predetermined order.
In addition, the condition device is activated when the big hit symbols are aligned, and a gaming machine provided with a character continuous operation number determining device for determining the number of rounds of the big hit game and starting the big hit game by detecting a game ball in the operating state. In the case of a machine, it is conceivable that a set value is suggested at a predetermined probability when a game ball is detected by the accessory continuous operation number determination device. In this case, the number of rounds is announced and the set value is suggested, and it is possible to provide important information as to whether or not to continue the game after the jackpot game together with the jackpot game to be started from now. .

5: center case 6: effect symbol display device 9: first special symbol display device 10: second special symbol display device 50: pachinko machine 80: main control device 82: effect symbol control device 83: sub-integrated control device 95: probability Setting SW
96: Setting change button

Claims (1)

Right / wrong determining means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball having entered a starting port provided on a game board and performing a determination based on the numerical data;
When it is determined that the winning is determined in the winning / failing determination, a hit game means for performing a hit game for opening a special winning opening,
Holding storage means for storing the extracted numerical data, up to a predetermined number,
A reserved storage number notifying unit that indicates the reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage unit in a predetermined notification mode,
Prior to the validity determination, numerical data confirmation means for at least confirming the validity ,
A look-ahead production means for performing an effect based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means,
Based on a predetermined operation, a probability setting means for setting the probability of the winning determination by the winning / failing determination means to any of a plurality of types,
The look-ahead effect means includes a means for changing the notification mode to a notification mode for a look-ahead effect as the effect,
The bullet-in game machine, wherein the notification mode for the pre-reading effect includes a plurality of notification modes, and a notification mode selected based on at least the confirmation result and the setting content of the probability setting unit.

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