JP6700445B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a specific area (so-called probability variation opening) inside a special winning opening.

  In a gaming machine typified by a conventional pachinko gaming machine, numerical data (for example, a random number value) is extracted due to the entry of the gaming ball into the starting opening, and whether or not to make a big hit based on the numerical data. If the result of the decision (lottery) is a big hit, many prizes will be opened by continuously opening the special winning opening over a predetermined number of rounds. It is widely known that a big hit game that can generate a ball is executed.

  Also, in this type of gaming machine, a special area (so-called probability variation mouth) is built into the special winning opening, and based on the fact that the game ball winning the big winning opening during the big hit game passes through the specific area, After the jackpot game is over, a gaming machine that shifts to a bonus game such as a probability variation game in which the probability (lottery) of being a big hit in the win/loss determination (lottery) changes from low probability to high probability (for example, Patent Document There is also 1).

  By the way, a gaming machine that can shift to a privilege game that is advantageous to a player by allowing a game ball to pass through a specific area (also referred to as a special case) inside the special winning opening as described above is located in the special winning opening. A structure provided with an opening/closing member to allow the game balls to pass to the specific area only when the opening/closing member is opened, or as a special winning opening, a first special winning opening that does not include the specific area and a specific area A configuration having two types of special winning openings, a second special winning opening that is built in, and the like have been devised. These gaming machines are configured so that the game balls can pass through to a specific area only during a predetermined round of a plurality of rounds that constitute a big hit game.

  In such a gaming machine, based on the numerical data extracted due to the ball entering the starting opening, the variable display is always executed, and as a special symbol that displays the result of the judgment of acceptance based on the content that is confirmed and displayed, it is always entered. 2 of the first special symbol that changes and displays due to the ball entering the first starting port capable of ball, and the second special symbol that changes and displays due to entering the second starting port normally built in the electric accessory Equipped with a special symbol of the type, usually the first special symbol is variably displayed, and once it is a big hit, the opening extension function is activated, so that the second special symbol is generally variably displayed. ..

  In the case of such a configuration, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the probability that the game ball can open the special winning opening in which the game ball can pass through the specific area at the time of a predetermined round is made different, and the second special symbol is further added. A configuration in which the symbol is set to have a higher probability than the first special symbol is widely adopted, and by this, when the first special symbol once becomes a big hit and the opening extension function is activated, it is in an extremely advantageous state. It is possible to do.

JP, 2013-103091, A

  By the way, as described above, a special winning hole with a specific area built-in, a first special symbol resulting from the entry into the first starting opening that can always enter the ball, and a second starting built into the ordinary electric accessory Due to the ball entering the mouth, and the second special symbol, which is set to have a higher probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area in a predetermined round than the first special symbol, in the gaming machine, If the opening mode of the special winning opening at the time of round is a mode in which the game ball can pass through the specific area, a notification that urges the player to pass the game ball through the specific area is displayed by the display using the effect symbol display device. It is common to do.

  By performing such a promotion notification, an unskilled player who does not know that the probability variation can be obtained by hitting the game machine for the first time, that is, passing a game ball in a specific area during a predetermined round, and a game method. Even if you know that, even a devious player who forgets all the time, let the player know the game method and make sure that the game ball passes to a specific area, and in turn, the gain that can be originally acquired Care is taken not to let the player suffer the disadvantages that he or she may miss.

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, which is designed to protect inexperienced players and circumvented players, if the game ball can pass through a specific area during a predetermined round, encourage the game ball to pass through the specific area. It is necessary to give the notification in a manner that is obvious at first glance so that the player does not miss it. Also, in the first place, the scene that gives the notification prompting the passage of the game ball to the specific area is the most exciting in the game, that is, it can be said that it is the scene of the game machine where the transition to the privilege game was hanging, so it is inevitable The lively and prominent production tends to be performed.

  However, in the gaming machine having the above-mentioned configuration, once the first special symbol is a big hit and the operation of the opening extension function is started, it becomes an advantageous state in which the big hit due to the second special symbol is easy to continue, and the game is certainly played. Even though the player has to pass the game ball to the specific area in a predetermined round, it is relentlessly annoying if the notification of the passage of the game ball to the specific area is given each time a big hit occurs. As a result, there was a risk that the interest would be diminished in a scene that was also a perfect show.

  Therefore, the invention of the present application has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and while executing the notification for prompting the passage of the game ball to the specific area so as not to miss the gain that the player originally should have acquired. Also, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from feeling annoyed and deteriorating in interest when the notification continues.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above-mentioned problems, is composed of a first special figure that is variably displayed due to a ball entering the first special figure starting port that can always win a prize, and an ordinary electric accessory. The second special map that is variably displayed due to the ball entering the second special map starting port and the numerical value obtained due to entering the first special map starting port or the second special map starting port A win/loss judgment means for executing a win/no win determination based on the data with a predetermined lottery probability, and a variation according to the first special figure or the second special figure when the result of the win/no decision is a big hit. A symbol variation display means for notifying the result of the hit determination by confirming and displaying the hit symbol after the display, and a big winning opening by opening the special winning opening over a plurality of rounds based on the confirmation display of the hit symbol A big hit game control means for executing a game, and a non-open extended state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric auditors is short, and an open extension that is a longer time than the short time that can be transferred after the big hit game is over. A state, a low probability state that the predetermined lottery probability is low probability, and a probability change state that is a high probability higher than the low probability that can be transferred after the completion of the big hit game, and further includes a predetermined round during the big hit game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts from a low-probability state to a probability variation state by allowing a game ball to pass through a specific area provided in a special winning opening.

The gaming machine includes a main display device for the effect display relating to a game, a sub-display device which is smaller in area than the main display device provided, jackpot, upon a predetermined round, the game ball passes through the specific region It is equipped with a normal jackpot that is difficult to achieve, and a probability variation jackpot in which a game ball can pass through a specific area more easily than a normal jackpot. The second special map has a higher selection rate for the probability variation jackpot than the first special map. The specific area ball passage promotion informing means further comprises a specific area ball passage promotion informing means for executing promotion informing that the game ball should pass through the specific area during a predetermined round at the time of probability variation big hit. 1 If the probability variation big hit caused by the special figure is executed by the main display device , the promotion notification is executed by the sub-display device if the probability variation big hit is caused by the second effect figure, it is caused by the second special figure In the probability variation big hit, the sub display device informs that the player enters the probability variation state when entering a specific area in a predetermined round, but does not notify the main display device .

With such a configuration, if the probability variation big hit caused by the first special figure, that is, the probability variation big hit that is likely to be the first big hit of the continuous probability variation big hits, the main display device executes the acceleration notification.

Therefore, for a player who does not know the game method of the game machine or a player who has forgotten the game method, it is necessary to pass the game ball to a specific area, which is larger than the sub display device. It is possible to surely inform the player of the necessity by giving a prompting notification on the display device .

Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage because he/she does not know the important game method, cannot acquire the probability variation game.

Further, when the probability variation big hit caused by the second special figure, that is, the probability variation big hit that is likely to be the second and subsequent big hits of continuous probability variation big hits, the sub display device executes the acceleration notification.

Therefore, while executing the important promotion notification so that the player does not become disadvantageous, while the promotion notification is made on the sub display device which is smaller in area than the main display device , the game is already in the "first time hit" state. For the player who knows the game method of the machine, it is possible to prevent the promotion notification from becoming redundant and troublesome and significantly deteriorating the interest of the game.

In addition, "when a game ball passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening during a predetermined round during a big hit game, the low probability state is changed to a probability variation state" means at least the specific area during the predetermined round. It is sufficient if the game ball can pass through, and if the game ball passes to a specific area that triggers the transition to the probability variation state at a time other than a predetermined round time, that is, another big hit. Even if it occurs during the round, it is possible to shift to the probability change state.

In other words, the passage timing of the game ball to the specific area, which is the trigger for the transition to the probability changing state, may not be limited to the predetermined round, and even if the game ball passes irregularly at unscheduled timing, You may make it shift to a state.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a front view of the probability variation determination device provided in the game board in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flow chart about a main routine in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a starting mouth winning a prize confirmation processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about the pre-reading judgment processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a hit/miss judgment processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a hit/miss judgment processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a hit/miss judgment processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a hit/miss judgment processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the big hit mid effect control processing in a 1st embodiment. It is the 1st flow chart about the special 1 big hit production processing in 1st Embodiment. It is the 2nd flow chart about the special 1 big hit production processing in a 1st embodiment. It is the 3rd flow chart about the special 1 big hit production processing in a 1st embodiment. It is the 1st flow chart about the special 2 big hit production processing in a 1st embodiment. It is the 2nd flow chart about the special 2 big hit production processing in a 1st embodiment. It is the 3rd flow chart about the special 2 big hit production processing in a 1st embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which concerns on the display mode at the time of normal and probability change in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing 1 which shows the flow of the big hit midtime production based on the special 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing 2 which shows the flow of the big hit mid effect based on the special 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the big hit mid effect based on the special 2 in 1st Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various forms can be adopted as long as they are within the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) Regarding Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided above and below the left side of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 in which a plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later such that the outer frame 51 can be opened and closed. It Further, behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52, the game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

  Speakers 66 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52, and a game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame side decoration lamp 65 which emits light in accordance with a game state, and an LED for notifying a game abnormality.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed on the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a firing handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and by operating the firing handle 64 in a clockwise direction, the firing device is activated, and the game balls supplied from the upper plate 55 are transferred to the game board 1. It is fired toward.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive overflowing prize balls from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball removing lever, the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in a game shop. You can A game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55.

  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, and a ball lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a settlement button on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 59 is provided.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, the center case 5 is attached to the center part thereof, and on the right side toward the center case 5, a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol win/win lottery are extracted, and the win/fail determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

  Immediately below the center case 5, a jackpot lottery (judgment judgment) accompanied by a variable display of the first special symbol (also described as the first special symbol, special 1 or special symbol 1) due to the entry of a game ball is performed. A first starting port 11 is installed. Also, on the right side of the center case 5, directly below the normal symbol actuation gate 22, the second special symbol (also described as the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 or the special symbol 2) due to the entry of the game ball. The second starting opening 12 is provided in which the big hit lottery is carried out accompanied by the variable display.

  The first starting opening 11 is arranged in an area (a left hitting area) in which a game ball fired by left-handing (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the second starting-hand opening 12 is , The game balls fired by right hitting (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) are mainly arranged in an area (right hitting area) where the game balls flow down.

  Therefore, it is possible to aim and hit the first starting opening 11 by performing a left-handed hit, and to aim and hit the second starting opening 12 by performing a right-handed hit. The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 may be arranged vertically and arranged below the center case 5. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed region and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed region.

  The first starting port 11 is always configured to allow game balls to enter, while the second starting port 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery (ordinary electric accessory). It is built in) and can enter only when it is open. It should be noted that it is possible to have a structure that allows the player to enter the ball rarely even when the player is closed.

  When a game ball enters the first starting opening 11, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first reserved memory, and at the same time, the second starting opening 12 has a game ball. When is entered, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second reserved memory.

The second starting opening 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery.
Further, below the center case 5, below the first starting port 11, there is provided a first big winning hole 20 made of a special electric auditors product that is opened during a big hit game that is carried out in a big hit lottery. On the right side of the first starting opening 11, a second special winning opening 21 also made of a special electric accessory is provided.

  It should be noted that the first special winning opening 20 is arranged at a position where it is relatively easy to enter the ball, regardless of whether the right hitting or the left hitting is performed. Is arranged at a position where the right-handed game ball mainly enters.

Of course, the arrangement of the first and second special winning openings 20 and 21 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second special winning openings 20 and 21 are arranged vertically in the right-handed area. Is also good.
In addition, below the second big winning opening 21, the game ball that entered the second big winning opening 21 during the big hit game is guided, and after the big hitting game is in a sudden change state (probability of hitting with a winning/judging judgment relating to a special symbol). However, the probability variation determination device 13 for determining that the state changes from a low probability to a high probability) is arranged. The details of the probability variation determination device 13 will be described later.

  In the area on the left side of the game board 1, a first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 each having a plurality of LEDs (for example, about 7) and a first special figure consisting of four LEDs are provided. A figure reservation number display device 23 and a second special figure reservation number display device 24 are installed. Further, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a general symbol holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  The special figure display device 9 displays the special figure 1 and the second special figure display device 10 displays the special figure 2, but the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular at the time of playing, it is impossible or difficult for the player to determine the special figure. By making the arrangement of the LEDs forming the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to determine the displayed special figure. .

  In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, the LCD panel of the main effect symbol display device 6a (the entire illustration is omitted) is arranged in the center, and on the screen of the LCD panel, the variable symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. By performing, the symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special drawings, that is, the effect display regarding the game is performed.

  Further, a sub effect symbol display device 6b is provided at a position immediately above the left of the main effect symbol display device 6a of the present embodiment. The sub effect symbol display device 6b is arranged slightly in front of the main effect symbol display device 6a, and is formed smaller than the main effect symbol display device 6a. That is, the area of the area that the sub effect symbol display device 6b can display is smaller than that of the main effect symbol display device 6a. That is, the sub effect symbol display device 6b is configured to be inconspicuous and inferior in terms of actuality, as compared with the main effect symbol display device 6a. The effect display executed on the sub effect symbol display device 6b configured in this way has a lower degree of being clearly shown to the player than when the same effect display is executed on the main effect symbol display device 6a. It is less likely to make people aware. The sub effect symbol display device 6b may be arranged behind the main effect symbol display device 6a. As a result, the sub effect symbol display device 6b can be made less noticeable to the player than the main effect symbol display device 6a.

  Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as in the known case. Further, below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged.

  A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board.

  Next, the configuration of the probability variation determination device 13 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the probability variation determination device 13 is a specific area for determining the discharge port 13a from which the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 21 is discharged, and the transition to the probability variation state. 15 and a shutter 14 that closes or opens the specific area 15.

  As described above, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 21 during the big hit game is discharged from the discharge opening 13a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a while the specific area 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the loss port 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, when the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a while the specific area 15 is open, the game ball enters the specific area 15 and is determined to be in a positive change state after the big hit game (FIG. 3(b)).

  More specifically, a second count SW 21a for detecting a game ball winning the second special winning opening 21 is provided downstream of the second special winning opening 21 and upstream of the discharge opening 13a. In addition, inside the lose opening 13b, the game ball that entered the lose opening 13b, that is, the second special winning opening 21, enters and is not guided to the specific area 15 by the distribution action of the shutter 14. A lost ball detection SW 13c for detecting a game ball is provided. Further, inside the specific area 15, a probability variation SW 15a is provided. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the fifth round of the big hit game state, when the second special winning opening 21 is opened and a game ball enters the second special winning opening 21, the game ball is first When detected by the 2-count SW 21a and subsequently distributed by the shutter 14 to the missing opening 13b, the missing ball detection SW 13c detects it, or when distributed by the shutter 14 to the specific area 15, detected by the probability variation SW 15a. Since the SWs have the above-described arrangement relationship from the upstream side to the downstream side, a time lag may occur in the detection of the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probability variation SW 15a with respect to the detection with respect to the second count SW 21a. It has become.

  In other words, the shutter 14 is provided in the downstream area of the second count SW 21a, and the specific area 15 including the probability variation SW 15a is provided in the downstream area of the shutter 14, that is, the downstream area guided by the distribution by the shutter 14. A game ball that has not been guided to the specific area 15 is guided and also has a loss mouth 13b that incorporates a loss ball detection SW 13c.

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

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

  An external connection terminal board 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal board 78 sends signals indicating a game state and a game result to a hall computer (not shown).

(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is mainly composed of a main controller 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or a power supply board that simply relays signals. Further, although not shown in detail, all of the main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub integrated controller 83 are provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port and the like. .. Further, although the firing control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, the invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  In the main controller 80, a first starting opening SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting opening 11, a second starting opening SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting opening 12, and a normal symbol operation A detection signal from a normal symbol operation SW 22a for detecting a game ball entering the gate 22, a general winning opening SW 25a for detecting a game ball entering the general winning openings 25 to 27, etc. is inputted.

  In addition to the above, a first count SW 20a for counting the game balls that have entered the first special winning opening 20, and a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 21 are detected and counted. The second count SW 21a, the detection signal from the probability variation SW 15a that detects the game ball that entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13 is input. Further, a detection signal from the lost ball detection SW 13c for detecting the game ball that has entered the lost opening 13b without being guided to the specific area 15 is also input.

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

  Further, the main controller 80, the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reservation number display device 23, the second special symbol display device 9 connected through the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure reservation number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the general figure reservation number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening solenoid 20b by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 20b, and the second special winning opening solenoid 21b by controlling the second special winning opening solenoid 21b. The opening/closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by controlling the opening/closing of the power source 21 and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b.

Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled, and the open/close state of the specific region 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13 is switched.
The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a control signal for design fluctuation, big hit, etc. is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

  Two-way communication is possible between the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81. The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 according to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting the game balls to be paid out as a prize ball is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also possible to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame close SW 45, the inner frame close SW 46, the ball out SW 33, the payout SW 31, and the full SW 32, and the full SW 32 sends a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When the input is made, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the out-of-ball SW 33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Further, the full SW 32 and the out-of-ball SW 33 are also configured to continuously output signals until the state is eliminated, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To restart.

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

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

Although the game balls are paid out in the present embodiment, an enclosed type structure may be used in which prize balls generated according to a prize or the like are stored without paying out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 39 are input to the firing control device 84.

  The rotation amount signal is output by the player operating the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output by the player touching the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is the player pressing the firing stop SW 39. Is output with. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives the data and command transmitted from the main control device 80. Note that the sub integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80. Then, they are divided into data for effect display control, data for sound control, and data for lamp control, commands for effect display control, etc. are transmitted to the effect pattern control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in themselves. It is distributed to each control part (the function part as a voice control device and a lamp control device).

  The function unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for the lamp control. The various LEDs and the lamp 28 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

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

  The effect symbol control device 82, based on the data and the command received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both the one transmitted from the main control device 80 and the one generated by the sub integrated control device 83), the main effect By controlling the symbol display device 6a and the sub effect symbol display device 6b, a game screen is caused to pass through an effect screen such as a variable display (symbol effect) of the effect symbol or a specific area of this embodiment described later. Display a promotion notification that prompts the person.

[Description of operation]
(1) Overview Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 50 increases the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second starting opening 12 when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 when the ordinary symbol lottery is made. The "open extension function" for facilitating the ball to enter the second starting opening 12 is provided by shortening the variation display time. In addition, a "time saving function" is provided which operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time on the special symbol display device. Hereinafter, the game state in which the opening extension function and the time saving function are operated is also referred to as the opening extension state or the time saving state.

  In this way, the pachinko machine 50 is configured to be able to change the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory having the second starting opening 12 from a short time to a long time longer than the short time. That is, the pachinko machine 50 has a function (open extension function) of changing from the non-open extension state controlled for the short time to the open extension state controlled for the long time. The short time or long time as the above-mentioned opening time can be appropriately set variously according to the game condition.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when a big hit is determined by the hit judgment according to the first and second special drawings, the big hit game is started, and in each round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 Either one of them is opened. Then, during the big hit game, the game ball enters the opened second big winning opening 21, and when the game ball enters the specific area 15, the probability changing function operates after the big hit game, and the game state becomes the sure changing state. Become. At this time, the time saving function is also activated, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 becomes a definite change state and a time saving state (probability change+time saving state). It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which only a certain change state is entered after a big hit game by entering the specific area 15.

  In each round, which constitutes the big hit game state of the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are controlled to be opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 21 is controlled to be opened in a specific round (for example, 5 rounds as a predetermined round), and the first special winning opening 20 receives many winning balls in a round other than the specific round. The opening is controlled for a long time, which is likely to occur. More specifically, the second special winning opening 21 is opened for a long time in the specific round so long as it is easy to enter the special winning opening, and the second special winning opening 21 enters the special winning opening. The ball is opened in any manner, such as a short-time opening in which the ball is opened for a short time that is difficult or practically impossible. When the second special winning opening 21 is opened, the shutter 14 that opens and closes the specific area 15 of the probability variation determination device 13 also operates, and the specific area 15 is opened for a predetermined period.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game (probably strange jackpot game, sure variation jackpot) in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the specific area 15, and the second big winning opening 21 has the game ball. When you enter the ball, after the big hit game is over, it shifts to a sudden change and a shorter working time. However, in the big hit game (normal big hit game, normal big hit) in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short time and is not opened for a long time, it becomes difficult or practically impossible to enter the game ball into the specific area 15, After the jackpot game is over, it does not shift to a sudden and time-saving state.

  Such a jackpot type such as a probability variation jackpot game or a normal jackpot game is configured to be selectively determined depending on the type of jackpot pattern that caused the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. In other words, in the pachinko machine 50, as the type of hit, there are provided a positive variation hit in which the probability variation big hit game is performed and a normal hit in which the normal jackpot game is performed, and the type of the hit is determined by the hit symbol.

  The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is provided with at least a probability variation big hit symbol (also referred to as probability variation symbol) and a normal jackpot symbol (also referred to as normal symbol) as a winning symbol. The jackpot game state executed due to the probability variation big hit design being displayed is the probability variation jackpot game described above, and the jackpot game state executed due to the normal jackpot design being displayed is the above normal jackpot game. is there.

  The normal symbol is a symbol that is not scheduled (permissible) for the probability variation to operate after the jackpot gaming state ends, and the probability variation symbol is a symbol that is scheduled (permissible). As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is executed by the round control with different open patterns depending on the kind of the big hit symbol.

  In addition, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in the big hit game, it shifts to a time saving state (normal time saving state) after the end of the big hit game. At this time, it is possible to shift to a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability variation state and a time saving state) after the big hit game is finished, or a normal time saving state after the big hit game is finished according to the hit symbol related to the big hit game. It may be determined whether or not to shift to one of the normal states.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a limiter function that prevents a transition to the probability variation state after the big hit game when a certain number of big hits occur while continuing the probability variation+time saving state. Specifically, after the probability variation big hit game (first big hit game), after transition to the probability variation + time saving state, if the probability variation big hit game in which the ball enters the specific area 15 continues for a predetermined number of times, the limiter function operates, After the big hit game (final big hit game), be sure to shift to a time saving state (special time saving state). Hereinafter, the number of big hit games from the first big hit game to the final big hit game will be referred to as the probability variation limiter number.

  The normal time saving state and the special time saving state continue for a period until the jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times.

Here, in the first embodiment, the specifications of the pachinko machine 50 may be as follows.
The winning probability of the big hit lottery when the probability change state is not a low probability state is 1/300 (low probability). The probability of winning the jackpot lottery in the probability change (high probability) state is 1/80 (high probability).
The probability that the probability variation big hit game is performed at the time of winning in the jackpot lottery based on the first special map, that is, the probability that the probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed is 50%. On the other hand, the probability that the probability variation big hit game is performed at the time of winning in the jackpot lottery based on the second special drawing, that is, the probability that the probability variation symbol is definitely displayed is 100%. In other words, with regard to the probability that the probability variation big hit game will be executed, the second special map is set higher than the first special map. Therefore, once the probability variation state is entered and the right-handed game is played, the probability variation is likely to continue.
The number of probability change limiters is 5.
Probability change + time saving state continued count (probability change + time saving number) is 10,000 times. The number of times that the normal working hours are continued (normal working times) is 100 times. The number of continuation of the special time saving state (special time saving number) is 100 times. In the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 is opened at all 15R, 1 to 4R and 6 to 15R, and the second big winning opening 21 is opened at 5R.
Of course, not limited to this, the pachinko machine 50 can have various specifications. Specifically, for example, by setting the probability variation+time saving number to 10000 times, the probability variation+time saving state is substantially continued until the next big hit occurs, but the invention is not limited to this. After shifting to the time saving state, the state may be continuously maintained until a hit occurs. Further, for example, the number of times of normal shortening and the number of times of special shortening may be different. Also, as a big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 may be opened at all 15R, 1 to 14R, and the second big winning opening 21 may be opened at 15R. Further, the winning probability (winning probability lottery) may be set to another probability. Moreover, you may set the probability (selection rate of a probability variation big hit) that a probability variation symbol is fixedly displayed concerning the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure to another probability. Especially, the second special figure may not be 100%. That is, it may be configured to occur even when the probability variation pattern is not confirmed and displayed in the second special figure.

  In the present embodiment, with the above-described specifications, the player normally shoots a game ball by hitting left with the aim of the first starting opening 11. When a big hit is caused due to a winning in the first starting opening 11, 50% of the big hit is a positive big hit because the positive variable design is definitely displayed. When a game ball is passed through the specific area 15 during a predetermined round during the probability-varying jackpot, that is, for example, five rounds, the probability-varying state and the extended extension state are entered after the probability-varying jackpot game. When the opening extension state is reached, the opening time of the ordinary electric auditors having the second starting opening 12 extended is extended, so that the winning rate to the second starting opening 12 is improved. Play a game. When a big hit is caused due to a win in the second starting opening 12 during right-handed hitting, 100% of the big hit is a positive change big hit because the positive change symbol is definitely displayed. Therefore, once the probability variation big hit occurs, the probability variation big hits due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 are in a continuous state, and the state is maintained until the limiter is reached. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning of the first starting opening 11, that is, the big hit resulting from the first special figure is highly likely to be the “first hit” in the continuous Chang state, and the winning of the second starting opening 12 The big hit caused by the second special map is highly likely to be a big hit other than the "first hit" in the continuous Chang state. Therefore, at the time of a big hit derived from the first special figure, it is necessary to inform a player or the like who does not know the game method at all to the necessity of passing the game ball to the specific area 15, and a big hit derived from the second special figure. Occasionally, the notification should be made to the extent that it does not cause the player's annoyance already recognized at the time of the "first win". In the pachinko machine 50, in response to such a change in the situation, the former is positively notified and the latter is passively notified. As a result, important notifications for preventing the player from suffering a disadvantage are made clear at the beginning of the continuous chan state, but conservatively during the continuous chang state, and the player's proficiency level of the playing method, etc. It is possible to execute notification production that flexibly corresponds to.

(2) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. It should be noted that this main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a cycle of 2 ms.

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

In S15, main controller 80 initializes the CPU, I/O, etc., and shifts the processing to S70.
On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determining random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determining random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the variation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main controller 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting a winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a win/loss determination processing for performing a jackpot lottery due to the winning at the starting opening (S55). ), each output process of transmitting data and commands to the sub integrated control device 83 and the like, and also of transmitting various information to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and fraud monitoring process of detecting fraudulent behavior of the player (S65). )I do.

  In addition, in addition to this, due to the passage of the normal symbol actuation gate 22 of the game ball, the normal symbol winning/deciding determination process for performing the ordinary symbol lottery, etc., and by opening the ordinary electric auditors (the second starting opening 12) A general-university game process for performing a general-purpose game is performed.

Further, following the hit/miss determination process, a big hit game process for playing a big hit game is performed.
Further, in S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is activated.

(3) About start winning confirmation processing Next, FIG. 7 shows the starting winning confirmation processing of detecting a winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and generating a reserved memory according to the winning. This will be described using the flow chart described. It should be noted that this processing is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation processing (S50) executed in the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11 has occurred, based on the detection signal of the first starting opening SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and if the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120.

  In S105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories related to the first special symbol is the upper limit value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120.

  In S110, the main control device 80 is a big hit symbol for determining the random number for jackpot determination used in the jackpot lottery or the symbol (hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed when hit in the jackpot lottery related to the first special symbol. Random number for determination, in the pseudo production, reach random number for deciding whether to perform the production (normal reach or super reach) to stop and display the production symbol indicating the detachment after reaching the reach state, and the special symbol Random patterns determining random numbers for determining the fluctuation time and the like are extracted, and these random numbers (numerical data) are stored as pending storage.

  That is, in S110, due to the fact that the game ball entered the first starting port 11, various random numbers as numerical data are extracted, and the extracted numerical data is stored as a reserved memory relating to the first special symbol, A predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is stored as an upper limit according to the order of extraction.

  Then, a holding number command indicating the number of holding storages related to the first special symbol that has not been digested is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, main controller 80 executes a pre-reading determination process of determining a value of a big hit determination random number or the like corresponding to the newly generated pending storage related to the first special symbol, and the process proceeds to S120.

  The pre-reading determination process (S115) of the present embodiment determines whether or not the stored numerical value data has a big hit content, that is, whether or not it matches a specific numerical value, before the execution of a hit determination process described later. It is a process to be confirmed before the hit determination process described later.

  Further, it is a process of transmitting various prefetch commands, which are information (signals) related to the confirmed result, to the sub integrated control device 83.

  After the processing of S115, after the negative determination of S100 or after the positive determination of S105, in S120, the main control device 80, based on the detection signal of the second starting opening SW12a, the game ball to the second starting opening 12 Determine whether a winning has occurred. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125, and if the determination is negative (S120: No), this process ends.

  In S125, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories related to the second special symbol is the upper limit value (4 as an example). Then, if the determination is negative (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), this process ends.

  In S130, the main controller 80, the big hit symbol for determining the random number for jackpot determination used in the jackpot lottery and the symbol (hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed when hitting in the jackpot lottery according to the second special symbol. Random number for determination, in the pseudo production, reach random number for deciding whether to perform the production (normal reach or super reach) to stop and display the production symbol indicating the detachment after reaching the reach state, and the special symbol Random patterns determining random numbers for determining the fluctuation time and the like are extracted, and these random numbers (numerical data) are stored as pending storage.

  That is, in S130, due to the game ball entering the second starting opening 12, various random numbers as numerical data are extracted, and the extracted numerical data is stored as a reserve memory related to the second special symbol, A predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is stored as an upper limit according to the order of extraction.

  Then, the number-of-holds command indicating the number of holding storages relating to the second special symbol which has not been digested is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S135.

In S135, the main control device 80 executes a pre-reading determination process of determining the value of the big hit determination random number or the like corresponding to the newly generated pending storage related to the second special symbol, and ends this process. The pre-reading determination processing (S135) determines whether or not the stored numerical value data has a big hit content, that is, whether or not the numerical value matches a specific numerical value, which will be described later, before the execution of the determination processing to be described later. This is a process to confirm before the determination process.

  Further, it is a process of transmitting various prefetch commands, which are information (signals) related to the confirmed result, to the sub integrated control device 83.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, S115 and S135 are provided as pre-reading determination processing unique to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but a common pre-reading determination is made at the end of this processing. The processing may be performed once.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold number command is transmitted individually in S110 and S130, and the various prefetch commands are individually transmitted in S115 and SS135. However, the hold number command and the prefetch command are generated as one command. However, the configuration may be such that the transmission is performed in a single transmission process. That is, different commands of S110 and S115 and different commands of S130 and S135 may be combined and transmitted as one combined command in S115 or S135.

(4) About pre-reading determination processing Next, with respect to the pending storage relating to the newly generated first special symbol or the second special symbol, pre-reading for determining whether or not it matches the value of the corresponding big hit determination random number or the like The determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. It should be noted that this process is called from the start winning confirmation process.
In the present embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 8 is a common process executed in both S115 and S135.

  In S150, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the newly generated random number for jackpot determination relating to the pending storage is a specific value (a value that is hit in the jackpot lottery), and when an affirmative determination is obtained. (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S155, and when a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), the process proceeds to S160.

  In S155, the main control device 80 generates a prefetch command 1 indicating that the value of the newly generated jackpot determination random number relating to the pending storage is the specific value, and transmits the prefetch command 1 to the sub integrated control device 83. To finish.

  On the other hand, in S160, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the values of the newly generated reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the pending storage are specific values (values that become super reach in the pseudo effect). If a positive determination is obtained (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S165, and if a negative determination is obtained (S160: No), the process proceeds to S170.

  In S165, main controller 80 generates a look-ahead command 2 indicating that the values of the newly generated reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the pending storage are the specific values, and sub-integrates. This is transmitted to the control device 83, and this processing ends.

  Further, in S170, main controller 80 determines whether or not the values of the newly generated reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the pending storage are specific values (values that become normal reach in the pseudo effect). If the determination is affirmative (S170: Yes), the process proceeds to S175, and if the negative determination is obtained (S170: No), the process proceeds to S180.

  In S175, main controller 80 generates prefetch command 3 indicating that the values of the newly generated reach determination random number and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the pending storage are the specific values, and sub-integrates. This is transmitted to the control device 83, and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, in S180, main controller 80 confirms that the newly-generated big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number 1, 2 are not any of the specific values. The prefetch command 4 shown is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and this processing ends.

(5) Win/Loss Judgment Process Next, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12, the win/no judgment process of performing the big hit lottery with the big hit determination random number relating to the pending storage will be described. This process is executed from the main routine. After the end of this process, a big-hit game process for playing a big-hit game is executed.

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

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

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether the first special drawing or the second special drawing is being confirmed and displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

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

  In S220, main controller 80 selects the earliest pending storage from among the first and second pending storages currently existing, and decrements the number of pending storages corresponding to the selected pending storage type, The processing moves to S225. When the first and second reserved storages are present, the first reserved storage may be selected first from the second reserved storages (the second reserved storage is preferentially consumed).

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

  In S230, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win in the big hit lottery based on the big hit judging random number relating to the selected pending storage and the hit/miss judgment table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability changing state. Digest pending memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to win the big hit lottery based on the big hit judging random number related to the selected pending storage and the hit/miss judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability change state is not established. Is determined and the reserved memory is consumed. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  In the win/loss determination process executed by the main controller 80 as described above, due to the ball entering the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, at S235, the probability is low (for example, 1/300). In S230, with a high probability (for example, 1/80) that is higher than the low probability, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit in the winning/winning lottery process.

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

  In S245, the main control device 80 determines the winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number related to the digested pending storage. As a result of determination based on the random number for jackpot symbol determination, each winning symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution ratio. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determining random number related to the digested pending storage, and the opening pattern in the jackpot game based on the winning symbol, or after the jackpot game. Whether or not the opening extension function is activated and the number of times the probability variation state and the time saving state are continued are determined, and the process proceeds to S270.

  With reference to the type of big hit symbol, this determines a different opening pattern depending on whether it is a probability variation symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol) or a normal symbol (normal jackpot symbol). The information related to the symbol type is stored in a predetermined buffer, and it is referred to by the control during the big hit game state to determine whether or not to perform the control process related to the execution of the long opening. Constitute. That is, in the present embodiment, if it is a probability variation pattern, long opening is selected as the opening pattern in the 5th round, and if it is a normal symbol, short opening is selected as the opening pattern in the 5th round. If it is a big hit game in which the long open release pattern is selected for the 5th round, it is a big hit that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 15, that is, allows a sudden transition after the big hit. If the open pattern of the short open is a big hit game selected, it is a big hit that does not allow the game ball to pass through the specific area 15, that is, a certain transition after the big hit.

  On the other hand, in S260 which shifts when the player is out of the big hit lottery, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. relating to the digested pending storage, and S265 Process is transferred to.

  In S265, main controller 80 updates the counter that indicates the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability variation state (probability variation number) and the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state (time saving number). Then, the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, the main control device 80 instructs the sub integrated control device 83 to perform a first holding number command indicating the number of the first holding memories after the big hit lottery and a second holding number for indicating the number of the second holding memories after the big hit lottery. Hold number command and send. Further, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the consumed storage that has been exhausted is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, to the sub integrated control device 83, a symbol designating command instructing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted, and this processing is ended.

  In this way, the sub integrated control device 83, based on the command from the main control device 80, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, after the end of the variable display related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, By confirming and displaying the big hit symbol such as the probability variation symbol or the normal symbol, the result of the hit determination is notified.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S280 which shifts to the change display of the first special drawing or the second special drawing, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the change time of the special drawing has elapsed, and in the case of a positive determination (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and if a negative determination is made (S280: No), this process ends.

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

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, in S290, which transits to the fixed display of the special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the fixed display of the special figure has ended. Then, when the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295, and when the determination is negative (S290: No), the process is terminated.

In S295, main controller 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and advances the processing to S300.
In S300, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special display that has been confirmed and displayed is for a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S335.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, clears the probability variation flag if the probability variation flag is set (S310), and thereafter shifts the processing to S315. ..

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, and clears the time saving flag if the time saving flag is set (S320), and thereafter shifts the processing to S325. ..

  Then, the main control device 80 executes the condition device operation start processing (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S327), and also notifies the winning notification in the jackpot lottery, the privilege content, and the like. The command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S330), and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, in S335 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), refers to the probability variation number. Yes (S340). When the number of probability changes is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S345), and the process proceeds to S347.

In S347, main controller 80 clears the limiter counter and shifts the processing to S350.
In S350, the main control device 80 refers to the time saving flag, and when the flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the time saving number (S355). Then, when the number of time saving is 0 (S355: Yes), the time saving flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the main control device 80 executes a state designation command transmission process of transmitting a state designation command for notifying the sub integrated control device 83 of the current game state and the number of continuations of the current game state, The process ends.

(6) Big hit game process Next, the big hit game process of performing the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 16. It should be noted that this processing is executed subsequent to the hit/miss determination processing.

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

  In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the second special winning opening 21 is open, that is, whether or not 5R is being executed, and in the case of a positive determination (S510: Yes), When the determination is negative (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515 as well as the process proceeds to S545 in FIG.

  In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special winning opening 20 is open, that is, whether or not a round other than 5R is being executed, and in the case of a positive determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S575 of FIG. 14, and if a negative determination is made (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during each round interval in the big hit game, and in the case of a positive determination (S520: Yes), shifts the process to S600 in FIG. In the case of determination (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being performed, and in the case of a positive determination (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S645 in FIG. 16 and a negative determination is made. In that case (S525: No), the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the effect time of the jackpot start effect, which is performed before the jackpot game is started, after winning in the jackpot lottery, and in the case of a positive determination (S530 : Yes), the process proceeds to S535, and if a negative determination is made (S530: No), this process ends.

  In S535, the main control device 80 executes the first big winning opening opening process of opening the first big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol (the big hit game of the 1R is executed), and the number of rounds. 1 is set to the release counter indicating (S540), and this processing ends.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 14, in S545 when the second special winning opening 21 is opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a ball has entered the specific area 15 based on a signal from the probability variation SW 15a. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S545: Yes), the process proceeds to S550, and if the determination is negative (S545: No), the process proceeds to S555.

In S550, main controller 80 sets the specific flag, and shifts the processing to S555.
In S555, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning the second special winning opening 21 has become nine. When the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S565, and when the determination is negative (S555: No), the process proceeds to S560.
In S555, the number of gaming balls detected by the second count SW 21a in the round is detected and counted. In addition, it is determined whether or not the counted result has reached a predetermined number, which is a predetermined winning upper limit, that is, nine in the present embodiment.

In S560, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the second special winning opening 21 determined according to the opening pattern has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S560: Yes), the process proceeds to S565. When the determination is negative (S560: No), the present process ends.
In S560, the main control device 80 changes the opening time of the second special winning opening 21 of the 5R (specific round) based on whether the big hit this time is a big hit with the normal design or a big hit with the probability variation design. There is. That is, in the "big hit game process" of the present embodiment, in 5R, a short period opening of 0.06s is executed in the case of a normal symbol, and a long period opening of 28s is executed in the case of a probability variation symbol. These opening times are times scheduled at the start of opening, and before the opening time is reached, if the number of detections of the second count SW 21a reaches the specified winning number which is the upper limit to the special winning opening, The opening is configured to end before the opening time expires.

In S565, the main controller 80 executes a second special winning opening closing process of closing the second special winning opening 21, and shifts the processing to S570.
In S565, the main control device 80 executes the closing processing of the second special winning opening without waiting for the determination of the end of the opening time in S560, based on the specified number of winnings generated in S555.
In S570, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval of each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S575 that shifts to the opening of the first special winning opening 20, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning the first special winning opening 20 has reached nine. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S585, and if the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S580.

  In S580, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the first special winning opening 20 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S580: Yes), the process proceeds to S585 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S580: No), this process is transferred.

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

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 15, in S600 which shifts during the interval of each round, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached, based on the open counter and the open pattern of the big hit game, and makes a positive determination. In the case of (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the process proceeds to S615.

In S605, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for producing an effect when ending the jackpot game, clears the open counter (S610), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has passed. If the determination is affirmative (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620, and if the determination is negative. (S615: No), this process ends.

In S620, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is a round to open the first special winning opening 20 based on the open counter and the open pattern of the big hit game, and in the case of a positive determination (S620: Yes), The process proceeds to S625, and in the case of a negative determination (S620: No), the process proceeds to S635.
That is, in S620, it is determined whether or not it is a round other than 5R.

  In S625, the main control device 80 executes the first special winning opening opening process for opening the first special winning opening 20, at the same time increments the opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S630), and ends this processing.

On the other hand, in S635, the main control device 80 executes the second special winning opening opening process for opening the second special winning opening 21, increments the opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S640), and ends this processing. ..
That is, in S635, depending on whether the big hit this time is caused by the regular symbol or the probability variation symbol, for example, as the 5R opening pattern, for example, a short period of 0.06 s is set, or a long period of 28 s is set. It is determined whether or not the release is to be performed, and the release process is executed based on this.
The main controller 80 starts opening/closing control of the shutter 14, that is, driving control of the shutter solenoid 14a at the same time as opening of the second special winning opening 21 starts opening/closing control of the specific region 15. The opening/closing control is executed by a "shutter control process" (not shown) that shifts for each interrupt following this process (big hit game process). In the shutter control process, the opening/closing control of the shutter 14 is performed by the drive control of the shutter solenoid 14a, whereby the shutter 14 is opened in the specific area 15 where the game ball cannot pass due to the closing of the shutter 14. Change the ball into a passable state. As the predetermined opening operation of the shutter 14 as the distribution unit, a short opening operation and a long opening operation are provided.

  In addition, both the short opening operation and the long opening operation, which are the predetermined opening operations of the shutter 14, are operations for changing at least the specific region 15 to a passable state of the game ball. However, the possibility of passage is set to be extremely low in the short opening operation as compared with the long opening operation. The short opening operation makes the game ball in the specific area 15 difficult to pass (not impossible to pass) and passable. The long opening operation allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 15 easily.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by the "shutter control process" (not shown), whether it is a big hit caused by a normal symbol or a big hit caused by a probability variation symbol, that is, the opening pattern of 5R is short-term. Whether the shutter is open for a short period (for example, 0.06 s) or for a long period (for example, 28 s), the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is performed at the start of 5R. Then, the long opening operation of the shutter 14 is performed only when it is a big hit due to the probability variation pattern, that is, only when the opening is executed for a long time. By doing this, even in the case of a big hit from a normal pattern that does not allow the transition to the probability change after the big hit, although the possibility is very low, the possibility of the transition to the probability change is achieved by executing the short-circuit opening operation. I have collateral. Further, in the case of a big hit derived from a certainty variation pattern that allows the change to the certainty change after the big hit, by executing the long opening operation of the shutter 14 in accordance with the long-time opening of the special winning opening, the transition to the certainty change is facilitated. In the normal jackpot derived from the normal symbol and the probability variation jackpot derived from the probability variation symbol, in addition to the opening pattern of the special winning opening, the opening operation mode of the shutter 14 that suppresses passage to a specific area within the special winning opening is as described above. By setting, it is possible to realize different jackpots that do not allow the transition to probability change and jackpots that allow the jackpot.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 16, in S645 when the end effect of the big hit game is transitioned to, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: Yes). , S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: No), the process is terminated.

  In subsequent S650 and S655, main controller 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S660.

  In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a specific flag indicating that a ball has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13 is set during the big hit game. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S662, and if the determination is negative (S660: No), the process proceeds to S680.

  In S662, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the limiter counter is greater than or equal to the probability variation limiter count. If the determination is affirmative (S662: Yes), the process proceeds to S685, and if the determination is negative, (S662: No), the process proceeds to S665.

  In S665, main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the probability variation state and the time saving state which are previously determined according to the winning symbol. Further, the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are set (S670), the specific flag is cleared (S675), the limiter counter is further incremented (S677), and then the process proceeds to S695.

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

  In S685, main controller 80 sets the number of continuations in the time-saving state that was previously determined according to the winning symbol. Further, the time saving flag is set (S690), the limiter counter is cleared (S692), and the process proceeds to S695.

  In S695 and S698, the main control device 80 notifies the sub integrated control device 83 of a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is over, and the number of times the gaming state is continued. The status designation command is transmitted, and this processing ends.

  In this way, in the above-mentioned big hit game processing, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21, for example, over 15R, based on the fact that the big hit symbol such as the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed. It is a control process by the main controller 80, which continuously operates the open operation to execute the big hit game.

(7) About big hit medium production and big hit medium production control processing The sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 controls the effect design control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and the main effect design display device 6a and Various effects are performed via the screen of the sub effect symbol display device 6b, the speaker 66, and the like. Specifically, the sub integrated control device 83, based on the variation start command or the like from the main control device 80, performs a symbol effect that causes the pseudo symbol to be variably displayed via the effect symbol control device 82, as well as a hold number command, etc. Based on the effect design control device 82, the hold effect of displaying the hold design is performed. In addition to this, the sub integrated control device 83 also performs a prefetching effect based on a command indicating the prefetching result received from the main control device 80. Further, the sub integrated control device 83, based on the command from the main control device 80, the progress status of the jackpot game (for example, the total number of rounds, the current round, the number of winnings in the special winning opening, the number of prize balls, The big hit production is performed such as notifying the result of passing the game ball to a specific area or the like, and performing a stir production such as whether it is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit.

  Further, the sub integrated control device 83 sends a notification to the player based on the command from the main control device 80, as a big hit effect described above, to urge the player to pass the game ball to a specific area in 5R (predetermined round). Accordingly, it is configured to be performed by the main effect symbol display device 6a or the sub effect symbol display device 6b. The configuration and operation are essential parts of the present invention, and will be described in detail below.

With reference to FIG. 17, description will be given of the big hit mid-game effect control process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 based on the command from the main control device 80.
First, in S700, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is in the jackpot gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and if the determination is negative ( S700: No), and this processing ends.

  In S705, the sub-integrated control device 83, whether or not the big hit game of this time is a big hit caused by the fact that the big hit symbol is definitely displayed in the hit determination of the first special symbol (first special symbol). If it is affirmative (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and if negative (S705: No), the process proceeds to S715.

In S710, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the extra-first big hit production process and ends the present process.
In S715, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the extra-two big hit effect process, and ends this process.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control during the big hit game, depending on whether the big hit game occurs based on the first special symbol or based on the second special symbol, different control processing ( It is configured to perform S710 or S715). The special 1 big hit production process (S710) and the special 2 big hit production process (S715) are both configured as one module of the big hit medium production control process. Hereinafter, each control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 23.

(8) Special 1 big hit production process The special 1 big hit production process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20.
First, in S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is during any round executed during the big hit, and in the case of a positive determination (S800: Yes), shifts the processing to S805, When a negative determination is made (S800: No), the process proceeds to S815.

  In S805, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the currently executed round is 5 rounds (predetermined round: a round that has the possibility of determining whether or not to shift to the probability variation), and in the case of a positive determination (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810, and in the case of a negative determination (S805: No), the process proceeds to S890 (FIG. 20).

  In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the limiter is not activated, that is, whether or not the limiter is still activated in this big hit game, and in the case of a positive determination (S810: Yes), The process proceeds to S825, and in the case of negative determination (S810: No), the process proceeds to S835.

  In S825, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the big hit of this time is a definite strange big hit, that is, whether or not the big hit pattern that is the cause of the big hit was a definite strange big hit pattern, more specifically, a big prize in the fifth round of this time. It is determined whether or not the mouth opening pattern is a long-term opening that allows the probability change transition. If the determination is affirmative (S825: Yes), the process proceeds to S830, and if the determination is negative (S825). : No), and shifts the processing to S835.

In S830, the sub integrated control device 83 executes “V ball passage promotion notification process 1” and shifts the process to S850 (FIG. 19).
In the “V ball passage promotion notification process 1”, as will be described later, as shown in FIG. 26A, a main effect symbol display device that is larger than the sub effect symbol display device 6b and is likely to be visually recognized by the player. By using "6a" to display "Enter in V!!", the player is notified that the game ball should pass through the specific area 15 during the 5R. At this time, the sub effect symbol display device 6b displays a comment display indicating that the current state is an easy state for passing the game ball to the specific area, that is, "V chance". Notify me. At the same time, the character "tiger" indicating that the "V chance" is being displayed is displayed on the main effect design display device 6a.
As described above, in the case of the probability change big hit based on the first special symbol due to the winning of the first starting opening 11 which is highly likely to be the first hit, during the 5R deciding the transition to the probability change, the player is Using the prominent main effect symbol display device 6a, it is configured to execute the notification for promoting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 15.
As a result, a player who does not know that the game ball will not transition to a certain extent unless he or she plays a game with the pachinko machine 50 for the first time and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 15 in the fifth round, or a big hit can be finally attracted after Hamari. For the player who was inadvertently forgotten because it was done, at the timing of the big hit from the 1st special diagram that is highly likely to be the first hit, it is obvious so as not to be a disadvantage of the player Since the "V ball passage promotion notification process 1" is executed by the high-performance main display symbol display device 6a, an important game method can be surely recognized by the player, and the player is disadvantaged before it happens. It can be prevented. The effect display will be described later in detail.

In S815, that is, when a negative determination is made in S800, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the interval effect process, and shifts the process to S820.
In S820, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the interval time has expired. If the determination is affirmative (S820: Yes), this processing is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S820: No), the process proceeds to S815. Thereby, at any interval during the big hit game, S815 and S820 are looped until the interval time ends.

In S835, that is, when a negative determination is made in S810 or S825, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the “rabbit” character in the sub effect design display device 6b in the same manner as in FIG. 25(f) described later. By displaying the character "Keyoshi's bear" on the main effect design display device 6a, a normal big hit effect, which is different from the effect related to "V chance" that allows the player to pass the game ball to the specific area, The processing moves to S840.
In S840, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the five rounds have ended. If the determination is affirmative (S840: Yes), this processing is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S840). : No), and shifts the processing to S835. As a result, at the time of five rounds of the normal big hit which is not the probability variation big hit, S835 and S840 are looped until the fifth round is completed.

  In S850 (see FIG. 19), that is, after the process of S830, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific region 15, and in the case of a positive determination (S850: Yes), S855. When the determination is negative (S850: No), the process proceeds to S880.

In S855, the sub integrated control device 83 sets 1 to the "V passage flag" and shifts the processing to S860. The "V passage flag" is a flag that is set to 1 and indicates that the game ball has passed through the specific area 15 during the big hit game.
In S860, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the probability change transition notification process of notifying that the main effect symbol display device 6a will be transferred to the probability change after the big hit game, and moves the process to S880.

  In S880, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not five rounds have ended. If the determination is affirmative (S880: Yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S880: No), the process proceeds to S885.

  In S885, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the "V passage flag" is set to 1. If the determination is affirmative (S885: Yes), the process proceeds to S880 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S885: No), the process proceeds to S850.

  In S890 (see FIG. 20), that is, when a negative determination is made in S805, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the limiter is not activated, that is, whether or not the limiter is still activated in the big hit game this time. If the determination is affirmative (S890: Yes), the process proceeds to S895, and if the determination is negative (S890: No), the process proceeds to S925.

  In S895, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the big hit of this time is a big hit after the sixth round, and in the case of a positive judgment (S895: Yes), shifts the processing to S900 and makes a negative judgment. In the case of (S895: No), the process proceeds to S935. That is, it is determined whether it is a round after the result of whether or not to shift to the probability change in 5 rounds is known, or a round from 1 to 4 rounds.

  In S900, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the "V passage flag" is set to 1. If the determination is affirmative (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S900: No), the process proceeds to S925.

In S905, the sub integrated control device 83 is in the mode shown in FIG. 26C described later, that is, in addition to the character of “rabbit” on the sub effect design display device 6b, the comment display “probably strange GET!!” is displayed. After the big hit game, it is notified that it will change to a probable change, and by displaying the character "Kei no Kyoshi" on the main effect symbol display device 6a, an effect relating to "V chance" that can aim to pass the game ball to a specific area. , A different normal jackpot effect is executed, and the process proceeds to S910.
In S910, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the round, that is, any of the six rounds to the fifteen rounds, has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S910: Yes), the process proceeds to S915. At the same time, in the case of negative determination (S910: No), the process proceeds to S905. As a result, during the sixth round to the fifteenth round, S905 and S910 are looped until the round is completed.

In S915, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the finished round is 15 rounds, and when the determination is affirmative (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S920 and when the determination is negative. (S915: No), this processing ends.
Further, in step S920, the sub integrated control device 83 resets the “V passage flag” to 0, and ends this processing.

In S925, that is, when a negative determination is made in S890 or S900, the sub integrated control device 83 is in a mode shown in FIG. 26(d) described later, that is, in the sub effect design display device 6b, the character “rabbit” is displayed. By displaying the character "Keyoshi no Kuma" on the main effect design display device 6a, a normal big hit effect, which is different from the effect related to "V chance" in which the player can pass the game ball to the specific area, is executed. Process is transferred to.
In S930, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the round has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S930: Yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S930: No), the process proceeds to S925. Thereby, in the case of a big hit when the limiter is activated, or when the game ball fails to pass through the specific area 15 in the fifth round, S925 and S930 are looped until the round ends.

In S935, that is, when a negative determination is made in S895, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes the certainty change agitation effect that stirs that the present big hit is the certainty change big hit in a mode shown in FIG. 25 described later, and the process is performed in S940. To migrate.
In S940, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the execution time of the probability variation agitation effect has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S940: Yes), this processing is terminated, and if the determination is negative, (S940: No), the process proceeds to S935. As a result, at the time of the certainty change agitation effect, S935 and S940 are looped until the certainty change agitation effect ends.
The above is the special 1 big hit production process performed when the big hit game resulting from the first special figure is executed in the pachinko machine 50.

(9) Special 2 big hit production process The special 2 big hit production process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23.
First, in S1000, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is during any round executed during the big hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S1000: Yes), shifts the processing to S1005, In the case of negative determination (S1000: No), the process proceeds to S1015.

  In S1005, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the currently executed round is 5 rounds (predetermined round: a round that has the possibility of determining whether or not to shift to the probability variation), and in the case of a positive determination (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010, and if a negative determination is made (S1005: No), the process proceeds to S1090 (FIG. 23).

  In S1010, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the limiter is not activated, that is, whether or not the limiter is still activated in the big hit game of this time, and in the case of a positive determination (S1010: Yes), The process proceeds to S1030, and if a negative determination is made (S1010: No), the process proceeds to S1035.

In S1030, the sub integrated control device 83 executes “V ball passage promotion notification process 2”, and shifts the process to S1050 (FIG. 22).
In the "V ball passage promotion notification process 2", which will be described later, as shown in FIG. 27(b), it is smaller than the main effect symbol display device 6a and is less likely to be visually recognized by the player, in other words, Even if it is displayed, it has only the degree of clarity that does not make the player feel annoyed, that is, by using the inconspicuous sub effect design display device 6b, by displaying "Put it in V!!" The player is informed that the player should pass the game ball through the specific area 15. In addition, at this time, the main effect symbol display device 6a, the state of the current state is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area, that is, a "tiger" character indicating that it is "V chance" indicate.
In this way, during the probability variation and shortening of time, that is, in the probability of consecutive chan, the probability variation jackpot based on the second special symbol due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 determines the transition to the probability variation 5R. The inside is configured to execute a notification for promoting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 15 by using the sub effect symbol display device 6b which is relatively inconspicuous to the player.
As a result, for the player who has already recognized the game method in which it is necessary to pass the game ball to the specific area 15 in the fifth round at the time of the first hit, it is highly possible that the player is in a continuous second game. At the timing of the special design-derived big hit, just in case, the sub effect symbol display device 6b executes "V ball passage promotion notification process 2" so as not to be a disadvantage to the player. Therefore, an important game While notifying the method, the sub-effect symbol display device 6b, which is less obvious than the main effect symbol display device 6a, notifies the player so that the player does not feel annoyed. The effect display will be described later in detail.

In S1015, that is, when a negative determination is made in S1000, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the interval effect process, and shifts the process to S1020.
In S1020, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the interval time has expired. If the determination is affirmative (S1020: Yes), this processing is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S1020: No), the process proceeds to S1015. As a result, at any interval during the big hit game, S1015 and S1020 are looped until the interval time ends.

In S1035, that is, when a negative determination is made in S1010, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the "rabbit" character in the sub effect design display device 6b in the same manner as in FIG. By displaying a character of "Keyoshi no Kuma" on the effect symbol display device 6a, a normal big hit effect, which is different from the effect related to "V chance" in which a player can pass a game ball to a specific area, is executed, and the process proceeds to S1040. Transfer processing.
In S1040, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the five rounds have ended. If the determination is affirmative (S1040: Yes), this processing is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S1040). : No), and shifts the processing to S1035. As a result, at the time of five rounds of the probability variation big hit in which the limiter is activated, S1035 and S1040 are looped until the five rounds are completed.

  In S1050 (see FIG. 22 ), that is, after the process of S1030, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific region 15, and in the case of a positive determination (S1050: Yes), S1055. When the determination is negative (S1050: No), the process proceeds to S1080.

In S1055, the sub integrated control device 83 sets 1 to the "V passage flag" and shifts the processing to S1060. The "V passage flag" is a flag that is set to 1 and indicates that the game ball has passed through the specific area 15 during the big hit game.
In S1060, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the probability change transition notification process of notifying that the sub effect symbol display device 6b will be transferred to the probability change after the big hit game, and moves the process to S1065.

  In S1065, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the result of the prefetch determination, and shifts the processing to S1070. That is, the result is referred to as to whether or not there is a big hit pending storage among the pending storages currently stored. In addition, in S1065, the result of the pre-reading determination relating to the reserved storage of the second special figure is set as a reference target.

  In S1070, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not there is a big hit pending storage among the pending storages currently stored, based on the result of the referred look-ahead determination. (S1070: Yes), the process proceeds to S1075, and when a negative determination is made (S1070: No), the process proceeds to S1080.

  In S1080, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not five rounds have ended. If the determination is affirmative (S1080: Yes), this processing is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S1080: No), the process proceeds to S1085.

  In S1085, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the “V passage flag” is set to 1. If the determination is affirmative (S1085: Yes), the process proceeds to S1080 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S1085: No), the process proceeds to S1050.

  In S1090 (see FIG. 23), that is, when a negative determination is made in S1005, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the limiter is not activated, that is, whether or not the limiter is still activated in the big hit game this time. If the determination is affirmative (S1090: Yes), the process proceeds to S1095, and if the determination is negative (S1090: No), the process proceeds to S1125.

  In S1095, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the big hit this time is a big hit after the sixth round, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S1095: Yes), shifts the processing to S1100 and makes a negative judgment. In the case of (S1095: No), the process proceeds to S1125. That is, it is determined whether it is a round after the result of whether or not to shift to the probability change in 5 rounds is known, or a round from 1 to 4 rounds.

  In S1100, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the "V passage flag" is set to 1. If a positive determination is made (S1100: Yes), the process proceeds to S1105 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S1100: No), the process proceeds to S1125.

In S1105, the sub integrated control device 83 is in a mode similar to the mode shown in FIG. 26C described later, that is, in the sub effect design display device 6b, in addition to the character of “rabbit”, “probable variation GET!!”. "V chance" that can aim to pass the game ball to the specific area by notifying that it will shift to a certainty after the big hit game by displaying the comment and displaying the character "Keyoshi no Kuma" on the main effect symbol display device 6a. The normal big hit effect different from the effect related to is executed, and the process proceeds to S1110.
In S1110, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the round, that is, any of the six rounds to the fifteen rounds has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S1110: Yes), the process proceeds to S1115. At the same time, in the case of negative determination (S1110: No), the process proceeds to S1105. As a result, during the sixth round to the fifteenth round, S1105 and S1110 are looped until the round is completed.

In S1115, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the finished round is 15 rounds, and when the determination is affirmative (S1115: Yes), the process proceeds to S1120 and when the determination is negative. (S1115: No), this processing ends.
Further, in S1120, the sub integrated control device 83 resets the “V passage flag” to 0, and ends this processing.

In S1125, that is, when a negative determination is made in S1090, S1095, or S1100, the sub integrated control device 83 is in the same mode as the mode shown in FIG. 26D described later, that is, in the sub effect symbol display device 6b. By displaying the character "Rabbit" and the character "Keyoshi no Kuma" on the main effect design display device 6a, a normal big hit, which is different from the effect related to "V chance" in which the player can aim to pass a game ball to a specific area The effect is executed, and the process proceeds to S1130.
In S1130, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the round has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S1130: Yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S1130: No), the process proceeds to S1125. Thus, in the case of a big hit when the limiter is activated, or when passing the game ball through the specific area 15 in five rounds fails, S1125 and S1130 are looped until the round ends.
The above is the special 2 big hit production process performed when the big hit game resulting from the second special figure is executed in the pachinko machine 50.

(10) Display Modes of Main Performance Design Display Device 6a and Sub Performance Design Display Device 6b The sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50, as described above, displays the main performance design display device 6a and the sub performance design display device 6b. Display control. The display modes of the main effect symbol display device 6a and the sub effect symbol display device 6b will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24A shows a normal game state, that is, a state in which the variable display of the first special figure due to the winning of the first starting opening 11 by the left hit is being executed. In the center of the main effect symbol display device 6a, a decoration (pseudo) symbol 350 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, and in the lower left part of the main effect symbol display device 6a, a hold storage related to the first special symbol is shown. A circular reserve symbol 300 and a reserve symbol 301 are displayed. The character of "rabbit" is displayed on the sub effect design display device 6b.

  FIG. 24B shows a state in which the variable display of the second special figure due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 is being executed during the probability change, that is, by right-handing. In the center of the main effect symbol display device 6a, a decoration (pseudo) symbol 350 corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed, and in the lower right part of the main effect symbol display device 6a, a reserved memory relating to the second special symbol is shown. A rectangular reserve symbol 310, a reserve symbol 311, and a reserve symbol 312 are displayed. In addition, in the upper left portion of the main effect symbol display device 6a, a notification that the probability change state is scheduled to be maintained for the remaining 96 variation displays is given. The character of "rabbit" is displayed on the sub effect design display device 6b.

(11) About display mode of special 1 big hit production The display mode when the sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 executes the special 1 big hit production process will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 26.
First, when the first round of the big hit game is started and the big hit comes from the first special figure, S935 (FIG. 20) of the special big hit production process is executed, thereby being shown in FIG. 25(a). Probably agitation production is executed. As described above, the probability that the probability variation symbol and the normal symbol are definitely displayed in the first special map is set to 50%, so whether or not the probability variation jackpot is achieved, that is, the opening pattern in the fifth round is a probability variation Amusement of the game is improved by performing a staging effect as to whether or not it will be opened for a long period of time.

  In FIG. 25(a), the main effect symbol display device 6a shows a state in which the hero character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" and an enemy character face each other and are about to fight. In the present embodiment, the probability variation effect is configured to be performed depending on the mode and result of the battle that is subsequently developed. Further, on the sub effect symbol display device 6b, a comment display such as "destroy the enemy!!" is performed to encourage the protagonist's character to defeat the enemy's character and become a probability strange big hit.

  When the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the main character fights against the enemy character in three rounds as shown in FIG. 25(b) following FIG. 25(a), and as shown in FIG. 25(c), 4 In the round, an effect in which the main character defeats the enemy character and wins is performed. In FIG. 25(c), when the main character wins, on the sub effect symbol display device 6b, the special winning opening is opened for a long time in the next five rounds, that is, "V chance" is acquired. The comment display of "V Chance GET!!" to inform the effect is displayed.

  When the big hit is a normal big hit, the character of the protagonist is attacked by the enemy character in three rounds as shown in FIG. 25(d) and then, as shown in FIG. 25(e). In the fourth round, an effect in which the main character is defeated by being defeated by the enemy character is performed. In the following 5 rounds, the special winning opening is opened for a short period of time, but at this time, as shown in FIG. 25(f), the sub effect symbol display device 6b displays the character "rabbit" as the main effect symbol. By displaying the character "Kuma no Keikichi" on the display device 6a, a normal big hit effect that is different from the effect related to "V chance" that can aim to pass a game ball to a specific area and the above-mentioned probability variation agitation effect is displayed. Run.

  Although not shown, when the big hit is a probability-change big hit, after executing FIG. 25(d) and FIG. 25(e) subsequent to FIG. 25(a), a specific revival effect is executed, You may make it reach FIG.25(c).

  When the big hit resulting from the first special figure is a probability-change big hit, when 5 rounds are started after the effect display of FIG. 25(c), the game to the specific area 15 is performed in the mode shown in FIG. 26(a). The player is informed that the player should pass the ball. The notification is an effect display executed by S830 (FIG. 18) of the above-described special 1 big hit effect process. When the "V ball passage promotion notification process 1" (S830) is performed in this manner, "Enter V!" is displayed on the main effect symbol display device 6a that is easier for the player to visually recognize than the sub effect symbol display device 6b. Is displayed. As a result, the player can be surely notified that the game ball needs to pass through the specific area 15. In other words, even for a player who plays a game with the pachinko machine 50 for the first time in a big hit due to the first special figure, which is highly likely to be the first hit, not in a continuous chan, the game method is also forgotten. Even the player who has done so can be surely notified of the game method. Further, on the sub effect symbol display device 6b, a display is displayed to inform that the current situation is "V chance" where the specific area 15 can be aimed. It should be noted that the fact that the "V chance" is being performed is also notified by displaying the character "tiger" on the main effect design display device 6a.

  During the V-ball passage promotion notification shown in FIG. 26(a), when the game ball can be successfully passed through the specific area 15, it is displayed in the mode shown in FIG. 26(b). The display is an effect display that is executed by the probability variation transition notification process of S860 (FIG. 19) of the above-mentioned special 1 big hit effect process. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26( b ), the main effect symbol display device 6 a, which has executed the V-ball passing promotion notification in FIG. 26( a ), displays a comment “probably strange GET!!”. , The notification that the ball passing to the specific area 15 is achieved and it is decided to shift to the probability changing state after the big hit game is given. In this way, the probability change transition notification is executed by the same display device as the display device that executed the V-ball passage promotion notification.

  After the probability change transition notification process shown in FIG. 26( b ), when the next six rounds are made, the display is made in the mode shown in FIG. 26( c ). This display is the effect display executed in S905 (FIG. 20) of the above-mentioned special 1 big hit effect process. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26(c), in addition to the character "rabbit" on the sub effect symbol display device 6b, a comment display "probability change GET!!" is issued to notify that the transition to probabilistic transition will occur after the big hit game. Then, by displaying the character "Kei no Kichikichi" on the main effect symbol display device 6a, a normal jackpot effect different from the effect related to "V chance" that allows the player to pass the game ball to the specific area is executed. In the present embodiment, when the ball passage to the specific area 15 is achieved in this way, in the subsequent rounds, an effect of notifying the transition to the probability changing state is performed.

  During the V-ball passage promotion notification shown in FIG. 26(a), when the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 15 unfortunately, it is displayed in the mode shown in FIG. 26(d). This display is the effect display executed in S925 (FIG. 20) of the above-mentioned special 1 big hit effect process. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26D, the character of "rabbit" is displayed on the sub effect design display device 6b, and the character of "Keyoshi's bear" is displayed on the main effect design display device 6a. , A normal jackpot effect different from the effect related to the "V chance" that can aim to pass the game ball to the specific area is executed.

(12) Display Mode of Special 2 Big Hit Production The display manner when the sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 executes the special 2 big hit production process will be described with reference to FIG. 27.
First, when the first round of the big hit game is started and the big hit originates in the second special figure, S1125 (FIG. 23) of the special big hit production process is executed, so as shown in FIG. 27(a). Performance display is executed. In the second special drawing of the present embodiment, the probability that the probability variation pattern is definitely displayed as described above is 100%. That is, since the "V chance" is always generated in the fifth round, there is no need to give a stirrer effect as to whether or not the probability will change. However, not limited to this, for example, the probability that the probability variation symbol is definitely displayed is set to 90%, the probability that the normal symbol is definitely displayed is set to 10%, and the fanning effect is executed even in the big hit derived from the second special map. It may be configured as.

  When the big hit (probable variation big hit) due to the second special figure is executed and after five rounds are started after executing the effect display of FIG. 27(a) from one round to four rounds, FIG. In the mode shown in (1), the player is notified to pass the game ball to the specific area 15. The notification is an effect display executed by S1030 (FIG. 21) of the above-described special 2 big hit effect process. When the "V ball passage promotion notification process 2" (S1030) is performed in this way, "put it in V" on the sub effect symbol display device 6b which is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main effect symbol display device 6a. Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the game ball needs to pass through the specific area 15 for the time being. In other words, in the big hit due to the second special figure, which is likely to be in consecutive chan instead of the first hit, the minimum necessary notification is given to the extent that the player who is familiar with the game method does not bother It can be carried out. Further, in the main effect symbol display device 6a, the fact that the current state is "V chance" that can aim at the specific area 15 is displayed by displaying the character "tiger".

  During the V-ball passage promotion notification shown in FIG. 27(b), when the game ball can be successfully passed through the specific area 15, it is displayed in the mode shown in FIG. 27(c). The display is an effect display that is executed by the probability variation transition notification process of S1060 (FIG. 22) of the above-described special 2 big hit effect process. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27(c), the comment display of “probable variation GET!!” is displayed on the sub effect symbol display device 6b which was executing the V ball passage promotion notification in FIG. 27(b). , The notification that the ball passing to the specific area 15 is achieved and it is decided to shift to the probability changing state after the big hit game is given. In this way, the probability change transition notification is executed by the same display device as the display device that executed the V-ball passage promotion notification.

  After the probability variation transition notification process shown in FIG. 27C, if there is a pending storage that is a big hit in the pending storage at the present time, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 15, that is, the probability variation transition notification process. After that, the screen is displayed in the mode shown in FIG. This display is the effect display executed in S1075 (FIG. 22) of the above-described special 2 big hit effect process. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27(d), the main effect symbol display device 6a displays the same “tiger” character as in FIG. 27(c), in addition to this, a “shooting star” display. Done. As a result, a "shooting star" is displayed as an effect display different from the effect during the normal big hit, so that the player has a big hit in the holding memory, that is, the holding consecutive chan is notified in advance. The advance notice is not limited to the image display of the “shooting star” and may be executed by another display.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and other embodiments may be adopted without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.
For example, as a result of S1075 (FIG. 22) of the special 2 big hit production process, when the big hit is included in the hold storage, the main effect as shown in FIG. As an example of the display effect different from the normal display effect on the symbol display device 6a, an image of "shooting star" is displayed. However, without being limited to this, the notification of winning in the hold may be performed by another image display, or may be performed by voice instead of image display. That is, on the premise that a normal passing sound is generated when a game ball passes through the specific area 15, when the in-hold winning notification is performed, different passing sounds may be generated. As described above, the notification may be performed only by the sound, or the sound may be generated together with the above-described image display. You may make it notify by the light emission mode of light emitting members, such as a lamp. You may make it notify by appropriately combining an image display, a sound, a light emission mode, etc.
Thereby, the notification of the on-hold winning can be appropriately performed by various means. Focusing on the point that the more the means are duplicated, the more likely it is to let the player recognize it. As many means as possible may be duplicated. The more the notification is given by the duplicated means, the higher the degree of expectation is. On the contrary, as the big hit, the notification may be performed by less means. For example, in the case of a big hit, the notification may be given only by voice. As a result, the notification is made relatively in a state in which it is difficult for another player to know, and the player can have a secret expectation of a big hit.

  In addition, to enter the specific area, which is the content that the promotion notification prompts, is synonymous with entering the game ball into the second special winning opening in which the specific area is built. Therefore, even if a notification such as "Put the ball into the second special winning opening!" is simply made to prompt the player to enter the game ball into the second special winning opening, the second result will result. If the game ball that entered the special winning opening has the possibility of passing to the specific area, it has the same effect as the notification that prompts the player to pass the game ball to the specific area. Since they do, they can be said to have the same configuration.

  In addition, when the game ball does not pass the specific area during the V round (including not only the case of the probability variation big hit but also the case of normal big hit), the big hit game on the sub display device (sub effect design display device 6a) You may make it notify later that it will not shift to a probability change state. As a result, when the gaming state to be transitioned to after the big hit game is in a state that is not advantageous to the player, the notification to that effect is executed by the sub display device which is less noticeable than the main display device, but the negative information is displayed as the main information. It is possible to prevent the player's motivation from being lowered by using the display device.

  Further, the normal big hit effect executed on the main display device after the V round may be made different depending on the result of whether or not the game ball can pass through the specific area. Depending on the result of passing the specific area, the state that is developed after the big hit game has a difference in advantage, by using the conspicuous main display device, the contents of the usual big hit production that has been conventionally performed are made different. By providing the display effect, it is possible to clearly inform the player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub display device is configured to be smaller than the main display device, so that the sub display device is less conspicuous than the main display device, that is, the substantiveness is low. However, the inconspicuous ground need not be limited to the size. For example, it may be based on the difference in the arrangement position of the display devices. That is, the main display device may be arranged substantially in the center of the game area and the sub display device may be arranged in the corner area. Alternatively, the main display device may be arranged in the vicinity of the starting opening that the player always looks at, and the sub display device may be arranged in an area separated from the starting opening. Further, it may be based on the difference in the decoration function of each display device. For example, the main display device may be configured so that the light emitting mode of the frame member or the like attracts the player's attention as compared with the sub display device. As described above, the main display device may have a conspicuous structure as compared with the sub display device not only based on the size but also based on various other possible reasons.

  In addition, the number of main display devices and sub display devices is not limited to the contents exemplified in the above-described embodiment. That is, a plurality of main display devices and/or sub display devices may be provided. For example, when a plurality of sub display devices are provided, the content of the probability variation game after passing through the specific region may be changed depending on which sub display device executes the promotion notification.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment, the probability that the probability variation big hit game is performed at the time of winning in the jackpot lottery based on the second special map is 100%, and the number of continuous probability variation + time saving state (probability variation + time saving number) is. The specification is set to 10,000 times and the number of probability change limiters to be five. In this case, when it is informed by the "in-hold winning notification process" (S1075 in FIG. 22) that there is a big hit hold in the hold storage of the second special figure, the player immediately after the big hit game, that is, the hold I can be pleased that I can win the jackpot again within the fluctuation of the number of memories.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, an ST (number of times cutting probability change) function may be added to the above specifications. By doing so, there is a risk that, even if the ST count is exhausted before the probability variation limiter is reached, a big hit is not reached and a continuous chan is ended. With this configuration as a premise, when the notification by the above-mentioned "in-hold winning notification processing" (S1075 of FIG. 22) is performed, the player can quickly get a big hit after the big hit game, and can also make a big hit. It is possible to obtain a sense of relief before the ST period begins without being able to avoid losing the ST period.

  In the case of the configuration to which the ST function is added, the probability that the probability variation big hit game is performed at the time of winning in the big hit lottery based on the second special map is not 100%, for example, 90%, and the remaining 10% is the normal big hit game. When the notification by the above-mentioned “in-hold winning notification processing” (S1075 of FIG. 22) is set to be a sure change jackpot (excluding the one that is usually a jackpot) is present in the held storage. It may be limited to the above. As a result, pre-reading information is given during the big hits only when the probability variation big hits are consecutive, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Further, the sub-display device is defined as a display device having a lower saliency than the main display device, but the "revealability" is "visibility for a player" or "ease of conspicuousness to the player", It can be paraphrased as "high attention of the player" or "high appeal to the player". In short, to have "reality" or to have a high "reality" is to have at least a configuration that attracts the attention of the player. Therefore, if it is conspicuous to the player as a result, for example, even if the size is relatively small, as long as it has a configuration that causes the player to gaze due to the light emission mode or the unique design, It can be said that “revealability” is relatively high.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second special winning opening is opened only for five rounds as the predetermined round, and the game ball can pass through the specific area. However, without being limited to this, the second special winning opening may be opened even in a round other than the fifth round. In the case of such a configuration, in a round other than the fifth round, it is preferable to control so that it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area. That is, in the rounds other than the 5th round, the second winning hole is controlled to an opening mode in which it is difficult to win the game ball, or a driving mode in which the game ball to the specific area is difficult to pass through the shutter solenoid. It is conceivable that the configuration is controlled by. In the case of such a configuration, the passage of the game ball to the specific area is also monitored in the rounds other than 5 rounds, and the passage of the game ball is used as a trigger to shift to the probability change state after the big hit game. May be. In other words, even if the game ball is not scheduled to pass to the specific area, that is, it is not allowed, if the game ball passes irregularly, this will trigger a positive change. May be permitted. On the contrary, the passage of the specific area may be invalidated during the rounds other than the five rounds.

[Correspondence with claims]
Correspondence between terms used in the description of the above embodiments and terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The first starting port 11 corresponds to an example of a first special figure starting port, and the second starting port 12 corresponds to an example of a second special figure starting port.
The first special symbol corresponds to an example of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol corresponds to an example of the second special symbol.
The winning probability of the jackpot lottery corresponds to an example of a predetermined drawing probability, and S230 and S235 of the win/loss determination process correspond to an example of win/loss determination means.
The sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of the symbol variation display means.
The big hit game processing by the main controller 80 corresponds to an example of the big hit game control means.
Five rounds correspond to an example of a predetermined round, and the pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a game machine.
The main effect symbol display device 6a corresponds to an example of a main display device, and the sub effect symbol display device 6b corresponds to an example of a sub display device.
50% corresponds to an example of the selection rate of the probability variation big hit of the first special figure, and 100% corresponds to an example of the selection rate of the probability variation big hit of the second special figure.
The display contents of the main effect symbol display device 6a of FIG. 26(a) and the display contents of the sub effect symbol display device 6b of FIG. 27(b) correspond to an example of the promotion notification.
S830 (“V ball passage promotion notification process 1” in FIG. 18) and S1030 (“V ball passage promotion notification process 2” in FIG. 21) correspond to an example of the specific area entrance promotion notification means.

The first extracted random number reserved storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number reserved storage process (S130) correspond to an example of numerical data storage means.
The pre-reading determination process (S115) and the pre-reading determination process (S135) correspond to an example of a pre-determination unit.
S860 (“probability change transition notification process by main display device” in FIG. 19) and S1060 (“probability change transition notification process by sub display device” in FIG. 22) correspond to an example of the probability change transition notification unit.
The state in which the positive determination is made in S1070 (FIG. 22) corresponds to an example of the winning data holding state.
S1075 ("holding-in-win notification process" in FIG. 22) corresponds to an example of holding-in-win notification means.

  1... Game board, 3... Game area, 5... Center case, 6a... Main effect symbol display device, 6b... Sub effect symbol display device, 7... Normal symbol display device, 8... General figure hold number display device, 9... DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 special figure display device, 10... 2nd special figure display device, 11... 1st starting opening, 12... 2nd starting opening, 13... Probability change determination apparatus, 14... Shutter, 15... Specific area, 20... 1st big prize Mouth, 21... Second special winning opening, 22... Normal symbol actuation gate, 50... Pachinko machine, 80... Main control device, 81... Dispensing control device, 82... Production symbol control device, 83... Sub integrated control device.

Claims (1)

1st special drawing that can always win prizes 1st special drawing that is variably displayed due to entry into the starting opening,
A second special map composed of an ordinary electric accessory, which is variably displayed due to a ball entering the starting opening,
A win/no decision to execute a win/no win with a predetermined lottery probability on the basis of numerical data acquired due to a ball entering the first special figure starting port or the second special figure starting port Means and
When the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the symbol variation display means for notifying the result of the hit determination by confirming and displaying the hit symbol after the variation display according to the first special figure or the second special figure,
The jackpot game control means for executing the jackpot game by opening the jackpot over a plurality of rounds based on the confirmation display of the hit symbol,
A non-open extended state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric auditors is a short time, and an open extended state in which the open time is longer than the short time that can be transferred after the jackpot game is over,
The predetermined lottery probability further comprises a low probability state that is a low probability, and a probability change state that is a high probability that is higher than the low probability that can be transferred after the jackpot game is over,
In a gaming machine that shifts from the low-probability state to a probability variation state by the game ball passing through a specific area provided in the special winning opening during a predetermined round during the big hit game,
A main display device for displaying effects related to games,
A sub display device having an area smaller than that of the main display device is provided,
The jackpot is a normal jackpot in which it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the specific area during the predetermined round, and a probability variation jackpot in which it is easier for a game ball to pass through the specified area than the regular jackpot. Prepare,
In the second special map, the selection rate of the probability variation big hit is set higher than in the first special map,
Further comprising a specific area ball passage promotion informing means for executing a promotion notification urging the game ball to pass through the specific area during a predetermined round at the time of probability variation big hit,
The specific area sphere passing promotion notifying means executes the promotion notification by the main display device if the probability variation big hit is caused by the first special figure, and by the sub display device if the probability variation big hit is caused by the second special figure. Execute a promotion notification,
A game machine characterized in that, in the probability variation big hit caused by the second special figure, when the player enters a certain area in a predetermined round, the sub display device notifies that the probability variation state will be entered, but the main display device does not.