JP6708901B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, a main control means for executing a so-called jackpot lottery due to a winning of a game ball to a start winning port, a display unit for effect based on the result of the jackpot lottery, etc. A sub-control means for determining and executing the effect is devised. Further, in such a pachinko machine, as a game mode that defines the ease of executing a special effect using the effect display unit, etc., a normal mode and a special mode in which a special effect is easier to execute than the normal mode. There is also a sub-control means set. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a mode control lottery is executed by the sub-control means triggered by a winning of a game ball at a start winning port, and when the mode transition lottery is won, the game mode is changed from the normal mode to a special mode. It is going to shift to the mode.

JP, 2005-166002, A

However, the transition of the game mode as described above is poor in freshness, and an unprecedented novel game property is required.

Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide a gaming machine having high game playability, which allows a player to enjoy a game which has not been hitherto known.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a symbol display unit for displaying a symbol, a display unit for displaying a decorative symbol and various display effects, and an operating means operated by a player. Is provided, main control means for controlling the operation related to the game and the display operation in the symbol display section, and sub-control means for controlling the display operation in the effect display section and detecting the operation of the operation means The main control means obtains a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the variation condition, and based on the obtained numerical value, the fixed display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol are displayed. The basic variation pattern to be included is determined, and a start command including information relating to the fixed display mode of the symbol and the basic variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control means, and the variation of the symbol is started in the symbol display unit. While the variable time is elapsed, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode, while the sub-control means is based on the start command, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display section is In the gaming machine, which determines the detailed variation pattern, and displays the decorative pattern in accordance with the detailed variation pattern, the sub-control means stores a specific display effect as a display effect on the effect display unit . Together with the sub game mode related to the execution of the specific display effect, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, the operation of the operation means over a specific time during the variable display of the decorative symbol with a predetermined first game probability. with a state of detecting the enabled, and Rusa blanking normal mode to execute the specific display effect at a predetermined second game probability when detecting the operation of the operation means in that state, the game condition is satisfied If, prior SL with a state of detecting the effective operation of the sub usually the operating means during variable display of the decorative design with a high probability than mode, the sub-normal and detects an operation of said operation means during the state A sub special mode for executing the specific display effect with a higher probability than the mode is set, and the sub control means determines whether or not the specific display effect is executed in the sub normal mode upon receipt of the start command. When a predetermined sub-transition condition is satisfied in the determined state , a transition is made to a state in which the execution of the specific display effect is determined in the sub-special mode when the start command is received .
In the invention according to claim 1, the game ball detecting means is provided in the game area where the game balls flow down, and the sub control means is based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means. It is also possible to adopt the first configuration in which a numerical value is acquired from one or a plurality of random numbers and whether or not the sub transition condition is satisfied is determined based on the acquired numerical value .
Further, in the invention according to claim 1 or the one adopting the first configuration, the main control means has a special basic fluctuation pattern with a predetermined probability as a main game mode for determining the basic fluctuation pattern. The main normal mode for selecting and a main special mode for selecting the special basic variation pattern with a higher probability than the main normal mode are set, and the main control means has a predetermined number including the number of confirmed display of the symbol. When the main transition condition is satisfied, the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode, while the sub-control means is involved in the determination as to whether or not the game condition is satisfied. It is also conceivable to adopt the second configuration of determining whether or not the basic fluctuation pattern is the special basic fluctuation pattern .
Then, by adopting such a second configuration, the game mode is also shifted on the main control means side, the mode of transition of the game mode becomes extremely complicated, and the game performance can be further improved. It is possible to achieve the effect.
Furthermore, in addition to the invention according to claim 1, in the case where the first configuration or the second configuration is adopted, the sub-control unit determines the probability of determining that the sub-transition condition is satisfied, It is also conceivable to adopt the third configuration in which the design is changed based on the number of times the symbol is displayed .

According to the present invention, the sub-control means, Rutotomoni stores the specific display effect as the display effect in the effect display unit, as a sub-game mode according to the determination of the execution of a specific display effect, predetermined game condition is satisfied With a predetermined first game probability, the state of detecting that the operation of the operation means is valid over a specific time during the variable display of the decorative symbol is set, and when the operation of the operation means is detected in that state, a predetermined second game probability. to the Lusa Bed normal mode to perform a specific display effect in, the game condition is satisfied, the state of detecting the effective operation of the operating means to change in the display of decorative designs with high probability than sub normal mode At the same time, when the operation of the operating means is detected during that state, the sub special mode is set to execute the specific display effect with a higher probability than the sub normal mode, and the sub control means sets the sub normal mode in response to the reception of the start command. When a predetermined sub transition condition is satisfied in a state in which it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display effect, a transition is made to a state in which it is determined in the sub special mode whether or not to execute the specific display effect when the start command is received. I have to. That is, the specific display effect is executed according to the operation of the operation means, the probability that the specific display effect is executed when the operation means is operated according to the transition of the sub game mode, or the operation means in the first place. The probability that the operation is detected as valid is also changed. Therefore, as compared with the conventional gaming machine, the mode of transition of the game mode is novel, and it is possible to provide a gaming property which is not available in the past.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear surface side. It is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the d counter and the confirmed display mode of the special symbol. It is an explanatory view showing correspondence between the numerical value of the e counter and the basic fluctuation pattern in the main normal mode. It is an explanatory view showing correspondence between the numerical value of the e counter and the basic fluctuation pattern in the main special mode. It is an explanatory view showing correspondence between a basic variation pattern and a detailed variation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the presence or absence of execution of the specific display effect and the request display effect in the sub normal mode. It is an explanatory view showing correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the presence or absence of execution of the specific display effect and the request display effect in the sub special mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence of the numerical value of a g counter, and the presence or absence of mode transfer. It is the flowchart figure which shows the control which relates to the mode change of the main game mode in the main control control equipment. It is the flowchart figure which shows the control which relates to the mode change of the sub game mode in the sub control control equipment. It is a flow chart figure showing control concerning determination of a detailed change pattern in a sub-control device. It is the flowchart figure which shows the control which relates to the display of the specific indicatory production and the required indicatory production in the sub control device.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of the pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine for driving a game ball into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowing the game ball to flow down in the game area 16 to play. The game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed above the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. In addition, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 supporting a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so that it can be opened one side around the left edge, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is a game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, etc., which are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is provided between the two rails 23, 24 in the left part of the game area 16. It is used as a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. In addition, at the position which is closer to the center of the game area 16, there are two symbol display parts arranged side by side, and in each symbol display part a decorative symbol consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" is displayed. The effect display unit 6 for displaying the variation/confirmation, the stage 81 that is extended in the left-right direction along the lower side of the effect display unit 6, and the upper surface of which is a stage 81 on which a game ball can roll left and right, a game area 16 Warp passage 82 for guiding the game ball flowing down on stage 81, and button game provided on the lower side of performance display unit 6 and having two 7-segment displays arranged side by side A display member 80 including a display unit 83 and the like is installed. Further, below the display member 80, from the central portion to the lower portion of the game area 16, an entrance 84 into which a game ball can enter, a game ball flow path 85 extending downward while branching from the entrance 84, various electric accessories, A center member 26 having a start winning port 19 through which a game ball can be won and an out port (not shown) for discharging a game ball that has not won the start winning port 19 out of the game area 16 is provided. ing. The effect display unit 6 is composed of a dot display unit in which a large number of lighting units are arranged side by side in the vertical and horizontal directions, and two symbol display units are provided on one dot display unit. There is. Further, the probability that a game ball that has entered the center member 26 through the entrance 84 will win the starting winning opening 19 is about 1/20.

Further, on the left side of the display member 80 and the center member 26, a left hitting space SL is formed in which the game balls can flow down and the winning members 86, 86 in which the game balls can be won are installed. By allowing the striking space SL to flow down, it is possible to efficiently aim at entering the warp passage 82 (that is, guiding to the stage 81) and entering the entrance 84 (that is, entering the center member 26). ing. On the other hand, a right-hand hitting space SR through which game balls can flow down is also formed to the right of the display member 80 and the center member 26. In this right-handed space SR, a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A and 18B that alternately open and close in a so-called jackpot state are installed. Has been done. Then, by letting the game ball flow down in the right-hand striking space SR instead of the left-hand striking space SL, the gate member 20 is passed through, and the tulip-type electric auditors' products 17 that are in the opening motion are awarded or opened. The movable prize winning devices 18A and 18B can be awarded. A large number of game nails are planted in the left-hand striking space SL and the right-hand striking space SR. Further, in the lower right part of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display portion 87 capable of separately displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol is provided.

Also, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, in order to store the supply tray 7 for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10, and the game balls overflowing from the supply tray 7. The storage tray 8 is attached, and the supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4 and the storage tray 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5, respectively. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 8, a handle 9 for activating the launching device 10 and adjusting the strength of driving the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, in front of the supply tray 7, a center button 71, a left button 72, and a right button 73 which can be arbitrarily operated by the player are provided. The center button 71 can be pushed downward, the left button 72 can be pushed diagonally rightward, and the right button 73 can be pushed diagonally leftward.
Further, on the upper edge portion of the front door 4 and the front surface of the supply tray 7, speakers 14, 14,... For providing sound effects and various messages are provided at positions on the left and right sides of the various buttons 71 to 73. ing. In addition, the left and right sides and the upper edge of the front door 4 are provided with lamp members 15, 15... Incorporating a plurality of LEDs that are turned on and off according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, in the storage tank 11 for storing the game balls to be paid out to the supply plate 7 as a ball to be rented or a prize ball, the payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and the payout device 12 A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, a device/member, and the like are installed. Further, 21 is a center cover formed in a synthetic resin cover shape, and inside the center cover 21, main control for executing main control relating to the game (for example, so-called jackpot lottery, etc.) The device 30 (shown in FIG. 4 ), the display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the display operation and the like on the effect display unit 6, and the light emission control device 51 (FIG. 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sound operation from the speaker 14, and a sub-control device 40 (which integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. (Shown in FIG. 4) and the like are installed. Incidentally, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 has a built-in main control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 that controls the operations of the following members as well as a jackpot lottery, a storage unit 33 such as a ROM and a RAM, a timer 34, and an interface 35 are mounted. There is. Then, the main control board 31 is connected to the starting winning opening 19, the tulip type electric auditors 17, the movable winning devices 18A and 18B, the gate member 20, the special symbol display portion 87 and the like via the interface 35. .. The main control board 31 is also electrically connected to a sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

In the storage means 33, the a counter used for the open lottery to determine whether to open the tulip type electric auditors product 17, the c counter used for the jackpot lottery (random number for jackpot determination), the first in the special symbol display portion 87. D counter (random number for determining fixed display mode) that determines the fixed display mode of the special symbol or the second special symbol, and e counter (random number for determining fluctuation time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol ) Etc. have multiple built-in counters. Each counter is a loop counter that performs a loop count while incrementing by 1 in a very short period of time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The a counter is 0-9 (10 ways), the c counter is 0-19 (20 ways), the d counter is 0-8 (9 ways), and the e counter is 0-40. Loop counting is performed for each of the (41 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the counter a upon the detection of the passage of the game ball through the gate member 20, and also upon the detection of the winning of the game ball on the start winning port 19 or the tulip-type electric auditors object 17. , C counter, d counter, and e counter each obtain one numerical value (execute the jackpot lottery).

Further, in the storage means 33, the fixed display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter as shown in FIG. 5 and the first special symbol fixedly displayed on the special symbol display portion 87 are associated, and the numerical value of the d counter and the special A fixed display mode determination table (not shown) in which the second special symbol to be fixedly displayed on the symbol display portion 87 is associated, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the numerical value of the e counter and the basic variation pattern are associated with each other. A basic fluctuation pattern determination table and the like are stored. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of fluctuation to the fixed display). Further, in the storage means 33, for example, a game ball is won to the starting winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric auditors object 17 while any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being changed and displayed in the special symbol display portion 87. In such a case, up to four each of the starting winning a prize hole 19 and the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 can be distinguished from each other by using the numerical values obtained from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter associated with the winning as the holding information ( A reserved information storage area 36 for storing (up to eight in total) is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can store and store the holding information stored in the holding information storage area 36 one by one, and perform a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A jackpot determination storage area 37 is provided for this purpose. In addition, the pending information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested every time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed (in the pachinko machine 1, the tulip-type electric auditor product 17 is won. The reservation information related to the above is digested prior to the reservation information related to the winning in the starting winning opening 19), and new reservation information can be stored with the consumption.

The sub controller 40 has a sub integrated board 41 in which a sub integrated CPU 42, a storage unit 43, a timer 44, an interface 45 and the like are mounted. The sub integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Further, the sub integrated board 41 is also installed on the various buttons 71 to 73, the button game display section 83, and the entrance 84 via the interface 45, and also serves as an entry detection sensor 88 for detecting entry of the game ball into the center member 26. It is electrically connected. Then, when the sub integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the jackpot lottery (various commands as described later) from the main control board 31 as described later, it controls each control device according to the content, and the speaker 14 and the lamp. The operation of the member 15 and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 are controlled.

Further, in the storage means 43, a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing a decorative symbol displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a moving image of a character are displayed. A variation pattern storage area 46 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns including the character effects used is provided, and various detailed variation patterns and a basic variation pattern determined by the main control board 31 as shown in FIG. It is stored in association with each other. Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing schedule information, which will be described later, transmitted from the main control board 31.

The basic game operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described below.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning port 19 or the tulip type electric auditors object 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32 (satisfaction of the varying condition). Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of hold information items stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. Then, when the number of pieces of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the acquired numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the obtained numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the holding information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each gaming state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is one of the predetermined “big hit numbers (for example, “0” in the normal state big hit determination table, and “0” to “9” in the high probability state big hit determination table). 10 counters)”) (that is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit”), and the d counter based on the judgment result of the “big hit”. From the obtained numerical value and starting winning port 19 or tulip type electric auditors product 17 based on whether the winning symbol is a special symbol confirmed display mode (in the case of "big hit" type of "big hit"), Then, what happens to the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value obtained from the e-counter based on the determination result related to the “big hit” is once determined as a prior determination before the jackpot determination described later. Further, as a result of the preliminary determination, the main CPU 32 determines which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 has the pending information, and whether the main CPU 32 is based on the pending information. The schedule information including is created and transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42.

In addition, the main CPU 32 is always confirming whether the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the special symbol display portion 87 or is confirmed and displayed, and which special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol Also confirms whether or not there is pending information if it is also confirmed. Then, if the holding information exists, the holding information having the highest priority to be digested (in the present embodiment, if the holding information related to the winning of the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 exists, the holding information is stored first in the holding information. It becomes the hold information, and if there is no hold information related to the winning of the tulip type electric auditors product 17, it becomes the hold information stored the earliest among the hold information related to the winning of the starting winning hole 19). While moving to the area 37, the following jackpot determination is executed for the suspension information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value obtained from the c counter related to the hold information is the predetermined “big jackpot value”. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” or “out”. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” (the value obtained from the c counter is the “big hit value”), any of the obtained value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 While determining the fixed display mode of the special symbol based on whether it is a prize to be won, using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6(b) and FIG. 7(b), the basic corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e counter The fluctuation pattern is read out (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the type of jackpot and the fluctuation time of the symbol is determined). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out” (the value obtained from the c counter is a value other than the “big hit value”), the obtained value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19, and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 While determining the finalized display mode of the special symbol based on which of the and the winning, the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6A or FIG. 7A is used to obtain the numerical value from the e counter. The corresponding basic fluctuation pattern is read (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol is determined).

After that, the main CPU 32 determines which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is associated with the prize, the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a “jackpot” or “out”), a special A start command including information indicating the symbol fixed display mode and the type of the read basic variation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display portion 87, the first special symbol is the digestion of the reservation information related to the winning in the starting winning port 19, and the first special symbol is the digestion of the reservation information related to the prize in tulip type electric auditors product 17. 2 The special symbols are changed in a predetermined manner, respectively, and the time counting by the timer 34 is started. Then, when the variation time of the symbol corresponding to the read basic variation pattern elapses, to which of the numerical value obtained from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery, the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a confirmed display mode based on whether or not the prize is won, and a stop command including a stop signal is transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42. In addition, with respect to the pending information that has been transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the special symbol relating to the pending information is confirmed and erased.

Further, in connection with the confirmation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 32, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning in the starting winning opening 19 is "bonus", and the numerical value obtained from the d counter is "0" to "3". If any of the above, the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol B (first special confirmation display mode). Furthermore, the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning at the starting winning opening 19 is "big hit", and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is any one of "4" to "5", the first special symbol The confirmation display is performed in C (first special confirmation display mode). Furthermore, the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning at the starting winning opening 19 is "big hit", and the numerical value obtained from the d counter is any of "6" to "7", the first special symbol is given. The symbol D (first special confirmation display mode) is confirmed and displayed. In addition, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning in the starting winning port 19 is a "bonus", and the numerical value obtained from the d counter is "8", the first special symbol is the symbol E (first special symbol). The confirmation display is performed in the confirmation display mode). Then, after the confirmation display, a start demonstration for notifying the start of the jackpot state and intermittent opening of the movable winning apparatuses 18A and 18B for a predetermined number of times (the movable winning apparatus 18A and the movable winning apparatus 18B are alternately opened. ), and a jackpot state consisting of an end demo that notifies the end of the jackpot state.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 is “bonus”, the main CPU 32 displays the second special symbol in the second special confirmed display mode (for example, “7”). After the confirmation display, the start demo that notifies the start of the jackpot state, the intermittent opening of the movable prize winning devices 18A and 18B for a predetermined number of times, and the end demo that notifies the end of the jackpot state as in the case of winning the start winning hole 19. A jackpot condition consisting of. Then, when a game ball is won in the movable winning device 18A, 18B which is opened due to the occurrence of the big hit state, a lot of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are won as compared with the case where the starting winning port 19 and the tulip type electric auditors object 17 are won. ) As a prize ball.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the starting winning opening 19 is “out”, the first special symbol is the symbol A (first non-special confirmation display mode), and the prize is given to the tulip-type electric auditors product 17. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on "is out", the second special symbol is fixedly displayed in the predetermined second non-special fixed display mode (for example, "2"), and then the pending information to be digested next is a big hit. The processing moves to the determination storage area 37, and the jackpot determination related to the suspension information is executed.

Further, the main CPU 32 counts the number of occurrences of the big hit state, and until the number of occurrences reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 10 times), the result of the big hit lottery is determined in the next big hit determination after the big hit state is finished. Until the "big hit" is reached, a high probability state in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is improved as described above, and the tulip type electric auditors object 17 is likely to be in an open state or is opened for a long time. By setting at least one of the state, the support state in which the game ball easily wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is generated. When the number of occurrences of the big hit state reaches the limit number, the result of the big hit lottery is hard to be a “big hit” without causing the high probability state and the support state with the end of the big hit state, and the tulip type electric The accessory 17 is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game in which it is difficult for the accessory 17 to open. Therefore, it can be said that the gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs intermittently over a predetermined limit number of times is a special gaming state advantageous to the player. The item "from the end of the big hit state to the result of the big hit lottery in the next big hit determination being "big hit"" may be realized by setting the number of times of fluctuation of the symbol to 10,000 times, for example.

On the other hand, the main CPU 32 also controls the opening/closing operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of passage detection (performs an open lottery), and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined “open numerical value (for example, when a support state has occurred. "0" to "8", and if the support state has not occurred, there is only one "0")". When the numerical value obtained from the counter a is the "open numerical value", that is, when the result of the open lottery is "winning", the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 in the closed state is opened and brought into the open state. At this time, when the support state has occurred, for example, a special opening operation in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times longer than when the support state does not occur, for example, three times. Operate in a manner. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. When the support state is not generated, for example, the tulip is normally opened for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than when the support state is generated and is opened only once. The electric electric accessory 17 is operated. Therefore, even if the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened by winning the open lottery, the game ball is extremely difficult to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17.

Further, if the numerical value obtained from the a counter is not the "open numerical value", that is, if the result of the open lottery is "out", the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 is not operated in the closed state. Therefore, the game ball does not win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, for example, when the passage of the game ball gate member 20 is detected while operating the tulip type electric auditors object 17 in the special opening operation mode, the passage timing is the same as the hold information. The acquired number of a counters is stored in the storage unit 33 up to a predetermined number, and each time the operation of the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 in the special opening operation mode is completed, the result of the open lottery is confirmed in the stored order. It is supposed to do.

On the other hand, when receiving the schedule information, the sub integrated CPU 42 stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Further, the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally confirmed and displayed is determined according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the confirmed display mode of the special symbol. Then, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is read from the variation pattern storage area 46, and while the timer 44 is timing, the decorative pattern on the effect display unit 6 is variably displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern. , After the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined order (here, the left symbol display unit and the right symbol display unit are in order), the decorative symbols are fixedly displayed in the above-determined display mode upon receipt of the stop command. .. In other words, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot decorative symbol confirmation display mode (for example, "7.7" or "3.3") in which two identical special decorative symbols are arranged is confirmed and displayed. Further, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, one of the decorative designs is confirmed and displayed in a different decorative design confirmation display mode (for example, “7.8”) different from the other decorative design. The read schedule information is deleted from the schedule information storage area 47.

Further, when the jackpot state is caused, the sub integrated CPU 42 notifies the start of the jackpot state using the effect display unit 6 during the start demonstration, for example, and the opening of the movable winning devices 18A, 18B is started. Then, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the fixed display mode of the symbol is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demo comes, the player is informed that the jackpot state is over, etc., using the effect display unit 6.

In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player starts the game from the normal state, the handle 9 is rotated to operate the launching device 10, and the game ball is played through the launching passage 13 in the game area 16 It is driven in, first, the left-hand striking space SL is made to flow down (so-called left-hand striking), and the game ball enters the center member 26, and then the starting prize hole 19 is aimed at. Then, when the result of the so-called big hit lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening 19 becomes "big hit", the predetermined "big hit symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display portion 87 and the effect display portion 6, respectively. Is confirmed and displayed. Further, when the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed, a so-called big hit state occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each. Therefore, the player hits the game ball into the right-hand hitting space SR and causes it to flow down, so-called right-hand hit, and aims at winning the game ball to the movable prize winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. In addition, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 19, the first special symbol is changed/confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display portion 87.

Further, when the big hit state ends, the result of the so-called hit lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is likely to be a "hit", and the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 is frequently opened. As a result, it is possible to win a game ball, and a so-called probability change state occurs in which the result of the jackpot lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the tulip-type electric auditors product 17 is likely to be a “jackpot”. Therefore, the player continues to hit the right side and aims to pass the game ball to the gate member 20 and to win the game ball to the tulip-type electric auditors object 17 that is frequently opened. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the tulip type electric auditors product 17 becomes "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is fixedly displayed on the special symbol display portion 87 and the effect display portion 6. Then, the "big hit state" in which the movable winning apparatuses 18A and 18B are opened once each occurs again. In addition, when the game ball wins the tulip type electric accessory 17, the second special symbol is changed/confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display portion 87.

Then, when the number of occurrences of the big hit state reaches the limit number, the probability variation state does not occur after the end of the big hit state, and the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is It is hard to be a "hit" (or not to be a "hit"), the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is not almost open (or never open), and the result of the big hit lottery is hard to be a "big hit". It returns to the normal state at the beginning. Therefore, the player returns to the above-mentioned game in which the player stops right-handing and left-handing.

(Explanation of control relating to transition of production mode)
Here, the transition of the game mode in the pachinko machine 1 which is the main part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 15.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the presence/absence of execution of the specific display effect and the request display effect in the sub normal mode. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the presence/absence of execution of the specific display effect and the request display effect in the sub special mode. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the g counter and the presence or absence of mode transition. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control relating to the mode transition of the main game mode in the main control device 30. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control relating to the mode shift of the sub game mode in the sub control device 40. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control relating to the determination of the detailed variation pattern in the sub control device 40. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control relating to the display of the specific display effect and the request display effect in the sub control device 40.

In the main controller 30, as the basic fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal state, a plurality of types of basic fluctuation pattern determination tables having different probabilities of selecting the basic fluctuation pattern D (special basic fluctuation pattern) are set. That is, the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 6) in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a predetermined probability, and the special basic fluctuation pattern determination in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a higher probability than the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. The table (FIG. 7) is set. Then, in the jackpot lottery, the state in which the basic variation pattern is determined based on the normal basic variation pattern determination table is assumed to be the main game mode in the main normal mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined based on the special basic variation pattern determination table. The main game mode is in the main special mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the main controller 30 is associated with the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the transition period of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table when the big hit state occurs. That is, the main control device 30, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol B and the big hit state occurs, after returning to the normal state through the probability variation state as described above, the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is The main game mode is set to the main normal mode until the number of times reaches 4, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination during that time, but the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the fifth time ( Regarding the jackpot determination which is the special number), the main game mode is set to the main special mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table. Further, the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the sixth ((special number+1) times) from the big hit determination to the ninth big hit determination, the main game mode is set to the main normal mode again, and the first special symbol is fixed The main game mode is again set as the main special mode for the jackpot determination in which the display count is the 10th (special count). Then, the main control device 30 continues the transition of the main game mode in this cycle until the result of the big hit lottery in the big hit determination is "big hit".

Further, the main controller 30, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol C and the big hit state occurs, after returning to the normal state, the main game mode until the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol reaches eight times. Is set to the main normal mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern determination table is used to determine the basic fluctuation pattern for jackpot determination during that time. Then, the main game mode is set to the main special mode and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table with respect to the jackpot determination in which the confirmed display number of the first special symbol is the ninth time (special number). In addition, regarding the big hit judgment which becomes the 17th time from the big hit judgment that the fixed display frequency of the first special symbol is the 10th time ((special number+1)th time), the main normal mode is again set, and the fixed display frequency of the first special symbol is 18 times. Regarding the big hit determination which is the first time (special number), the main game mode is shifted at a cycle such as the main special mode.

Further, the main control device 30, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol D and a big hit state occurs, after returning to the normal state, the main game mode until the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol reaches 12 times. Is set to the main normal mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern determination table is used to determine the basic fluctuation pattern for jackpot determination during that time. Then, the main game mode is set to the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination in which the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the thirteenth (special number). In addition, regarding the big hit judgment which becomes the 25th time from the big hit judgment that the fixed display frequency of the first special symbol is the 14th time ((special number+1)th time), the main normal mode is set again, and the fixed display frequency of the first special symbol is 26 times. Regarding the big hit determination which is the first time (special number), the main game mode is shifted at a cycle such as the main special mode.

In addition, the main control device 30, the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol E, when the jackpot state occurs, after returning to the normal state, the main game until the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol reaches 16 times. The mode is set to the main normal mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern determination table is used to determine the basic fluctuation pattern for jackpot judgment during that time. Then, the main game mode is set to the main special mode and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination in which the confirmed display number of the first special symbol is the 17th time (special number). In addition, regarding the big hit judgment which becomes the 33rd time from the big hit judgment that the fixed display frequency of the first special symbol is the 18th time ((special number+1)th time), the main normal mode is set again, and the fixed display frequency of the first special symbol is 34 times. Regarding the big hit determination which is the first time (special number), the main game mode is shifted at a cycle such as the main special mode.

On the other hand, the sub-control device 40 stores a specific display effect that causes a special character to appear on the effect display unit 6 and a request display effect that prompts the player to operate the center button 71 on the effect display unit 6. ing. Further, when the sub-control device 40 wins a sub game mode transition lottery as described later, it is a display effect on the effect display unit 6 until the next variation of the decorative symbol is started, Notification effect that informs the player that the above special character is likely to appear during the variable display of the next decorative pattern (for example, suggests that a special character is likely to appear at the next variable display) A message to be displayed on the effect display unit 6) is also stored.

Further, the sub-control device 40 also stores, for example, a correspondence between the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the transition period of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table when the jackpot state occurs, and the main control device 30. By counting the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol based on the start command from etc., it is possible to determine what kind of situation the main game mode is currently in.

In addition, when the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern D, the sub-control device 40 determines f for the effect determination lottery that determines whether or not to execute the specific display effect during the variable display of the decorative pattern. A counter or a g counter used in the sub game mode shift lottery, which is whether or not to shift the sub game mode and is also whether or not to execute the above-mentioned notification effect in the effect display unit 6, shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. As described above, the specific display effect execution determination table in which the numerical value of the f counter and the presence/absence of execution of the specific display effect are associated (the specific display effect is associated with the presence/absence of execution of the request display effect), and FIG. As shown in, a sub game mode transition determination table and the like are stored in which the value of the g counter and the presence or absence of the transition of the sub game mode (which is also the presence or absence of execution of the notification effect) are associated with each other.

Like the c counter and the like, the f counter and the g counter are loop counters that perform a loop count while incrementing one by one in a very short time between predetermined values after power is turned on. Between 0 to 99 (100 ways), the g counter loop counts from 0 to 99 (100 ways) respectively, and the numerical value acquisition using the counter is the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. Can be regarded as Then, the sub control device 40 acquires one numerical value from the f counter when the start command is received (executes the effect determination lottery). In addition, one numerical value is acquired from the g counter upon detection of the entrance of the game ball into the entrance 84 (sub-game mode transition lottery is executed).

Further, as the specific display effect execution determination table, a plurality of types of specific display effect execution determination tables having different probabilities of determining to execute the specific display effect are set. That is, it is determined that the required display effect is executed with a predetermined first game probability, and the normal execution determination table (FIG. 10) that is determined to execute the specific display effect with a predetermined probability is higher than the normal execution determination table. A special determination table (FIG. 11) that is determined to execute the requested display effect and the specific display effect with probability is set. Then, when the basic fluctuation pattern included in the start command is the basic fluctuation pattern D, the state in which the presence or absence of execution of the specific display effect is determined by associating the numerical value obtained from the f counter with the normal execution determination table Assuming that the sub game mode is in the sub special mode, the sub game mode is in the sub special mode, and the value obtained from the f counter is associated with the special execution determination table to determine whether to execute the specific display effect. There is. In addition, in the normal execution determination table and the special execution determination table, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit”, it is easier to be determined when the specific display effect is executed, when it is “big hit”. ing.

Further, as the sub game mode transition determination table, a low probability time sub game mode transition determination table (FIG. 12(a)) used when the probability of winning the sub game mode transition lottery is low, and a sub game mode transition lottery. High-probability time sub game mode transition determination table (FIG. 12(b)) to be used in a state where the probability of winning is high is set.

Then, the main control device 30 and the sub control device 40 determine whether or not to execute the specific display effect and the request display effect while shifting the respective game modes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 to 16. .
First, in the main control device 30, in regard to the execution of the jackpot determination according to the winning detection to the starting winning opening 19 of the game ball (S1), refer to the fixed display number of the first special symbol and the transition period of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table. Then, it is confirmed whether or not this big hit determination is a big hit determination of the special number of times to shift the main game mode from the main normal mode to the main special mode (S2). Then, if the jackpot judgment this time is the jackpot judgment of the special number of times (YES in S2), the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode (S6), and the numerical value obtained from the e counter is set. The basic fluctuation pattern is determined in correspondence with the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table (S7). On the other hand, if the present big hit determination is not the special number big hit determination (NO in S2), it is confirmed whether the present big hit determination is the (special number+1) big hit determination (S3). Then, if the jackpot judgment this time is the (special number+1) hit jackpot (judgment is YES in S3), the main game mode is shifted from the main special mode to the main normal mode (S4), and the e counter The basic fluctuation pattern is determined by associating the acquired numerical value with the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table (S5). Further, if the big hit determination this time is not the (special number+1) big hit determination (judgment is NO in S3), the obtained numerical value from the e counter is normally changed without changing the mode of the main game mode. The basic variation pattern is determined in association with the determination table (S5).

Next, in the sub control device 40, when the entry of the game ball into the entrance 84 is detected (S11), the current (at the time of entry detection) sub game mode is confirmed (here, the sub game mode is the sub special mode). It is confirmed whether there is any (S12). When the sub game mode is the sub normal mode (NO in S12), the sub game mode transition lottery for obtaining a numerical value from the g counter is executed (S13). Also, referring to the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol that is counting by itself, whether the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol when executing the sub game mode transition lottery is (special number -1) times It is confirmed (S14). As a result, when the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol when executing the sub game mode transition lottery is (special number-1) times (determined as YES in S14), the numerical value obtained from the g counter is highly accurate. In the time sub game mode transition determination table (S15), the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol when executing the sub game mode transition lottery is not (special number -1) times (determined as NO in S14), The numerical values obtained from the g counter are made to correspond to the low-probability sub game mode transition determination tables (S16), and it is determined whether or not the sub game mode transition lottery has been won (S17). That is, when the sub game mode transition determination table for high-accuracy time is made to correspond, if the obtained numerical value from the g counter is any of "0" to "49", the sub game mode transition lottery is "winned", and " If it is 50" to "99", it means that the player has "lost" in the sub game mode transition lottery. In addition, if it corresponds to the low-probability time sub game mode transition determination table, the sub game mode transition lottery will be "winned" only when the numerical value obtained from the g counter is "0", and "1" to "99" If either of the above, it means that the player has "lost" in the sub game mode transition lottery.

When the sub game mode transition lottery is won (YES in S17), the sub game mode is shifted from the sub normal mode to the sub special mode (S18), and a predetermined message is displayed on the effect display unit 6. A notification effect such as "execute" is executed (S19). At the time of winning in the sub game mode transition lottery, if the decorative design is variably displayed on the production display unit 6, the notification production is executed after waiting for the fixed display of the decorative design. Also, when the entry of the game ball into the entrance 84 is detected, the sub game mode is already in the sub special mode (YES in S12), or "out of the game" in the sub game mode transition lottery (NO in S17). In this case, the CPU waits for the next game ball to enter the entrance 84 without executing the following control.

Further, in the sub control device 40, when the start command is received (S21), the start command is based on the winning of the start winning opening 19, and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command is the basic fluctuation pattern D. Check if there is. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined game condition is satisfied (S22). As a result, the received start command is based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19, and the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern D, that is, the game condition is satisfied (determined as YES in S22). Then, the numerical value is obtained from the f counter, that is, the effect determination lottery is executed (S23). Then, the sub game mode at the time of executing the effect determination lottery is confirmed (S24), and if the sub game mode is the sub special mode (YES in S24), the numerical value obtained from the f counter is set to the special execution determination table. In (S25), when the sub game mode is the sub normal mode (determined as NO in S24), the obtained numerical value from the f counter is made to correspond to the normal execution determination table (S27), respectively, and the decorative pattern is being displayed in variation. First, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display effect and the request display effect on the effect display unit 6.

That is, if it is the basic variation pattern D, the sub game mode is the sub normal mode, and the result of the big hit lottery is “out”, the normal execution determination table shown in FIG. When the numerical value acquired from the counter is "0" to "4", the specific display effect and the request display effect are executed, and when it is "5" to "9", the specific display effect is It is assumed that the request display effect is executed even though it is not executed, and if any of "10" to "99", neither the specific display effect nor the request display effect is executed. Further, if it is the basic variation pattern D, the sub game mode is the sub normal mode, and the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", the normal execution determination table shown in FIG. If the numerical value obtained from the counter is "0" to "44", the specific display effect and the request display effect are executed, and if it is "45" to "49", the specific display effect is It is assumed that the requested display effect is executed even though it is not executed, and if any of "50" to "99", neither the specific display effect nor the request display effect is executed.

On the other hand, if it is the basic variation pattern D, the sub game mode is the sub special mode, and the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, the special execution determination table shown in FIG. When the numerical value obtained from the counter is "0" to "49", the specific display effect and the request display effect are executed, and when it is "50" to "69", the specific display effect is It is assumed that the request display effect is executed even though it is not executed, and if any of "70" to "99" is performed, neither the specific display effect nor the request display effect is executed. Further, if it is the basic variation pattern D, the sub game mode is the sub special mode, and the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", the special execution determination table shown in FIG. When the numerical value obtained from the counter is "0" to "89", the specific display effect and the request display effect are executed, and when it is "90" to "94", the specific display effect is It is assumed that the requested display effect is executed even though it is not executed, and if any of "95" to "99" is performed, neither the specific display effect nor the request display effect is executed.

Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled according to the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the basic variation pattern D (S26, S28). Regarding the control of the display operation on the effect display unit 6, the sub control device 40 refers to the result of the effect determination lottery and confirms whether or not to execute the required display effect (S41). Then, when the request display effect is executed (YES in S41), at a specific timing during the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to before the so-called reach display is established). A request display effect (for example, displaying a message "Operate the button!" on the effect display unit 6) is executed (S42), and at the same time, a specific time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the request display effect was executed. The operation of the center button 71 is detected to be valid, and it is confirmed whether or not the center button 71 has been operated within the specific time (S43). However, even if the operation of the center button 71 is detected within a specific time after executing the request display effect (YES in S43), the specific display effect is executed in the result of the effect determination lottery (in S44). Only when (determined as YES), the specific display effect of causing a special character to appear on the effect display unit 6 during the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed (S45). That is, if the specific display effect is not executed in the result of the effect determination lottery (NO in S44), the operation of the central button 71 is detected within a specific time after executing the request display effect (YES in S43). Even if it is determined), the specific display effect is not executed. Therefore, when the sub game mode is the sub normal mode, even if the request display effect is executed and the central button 71 is operated within the specific time, it can be said that the specific display effect is executed only with a predetermined second game probability. .. If the sub game mode is the sub special mode, the request display effect is executed, and the probability that the specific display effect is executed when the central button 71 is operated within the specific time is higher than that in the sub normal mode. If the operation of the center button 71 is not detected within the specific time (NO in S43), the specific display effect is not executed even if the specific display effect is executed in the result of the effect determination lottery.

Then, when the sub game mode is the sub special mode with the confirmed display of the decorative symbol, the sub game mode is returned to the sub normal mode (S31), and the process ends. Even if the game condition is not satisfied (NO in S22), if the sub game mode is the sub special mode (YES in S29), the decorative pattern accompanying the reception of the start command this time With the confirmation display of, the sub game mode is returned to the sub normal mode (S31). In addition, the received start command is not based on winning at the start winning port 19, or the basic fluctuation pattern is not the basic fluctuation pattern D, that is, the game condition is not satisfied (NO is determined in S22). Then, the detailed change pattern is determined without executing the effect determination lottery, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled according to the detailed change pattern (S26, S30).

Here, the presence or absence of the execution of the specific display effect and the transition of the game mode accompanying it will be described along the flow of the actual game.
For example, the game state is the normal state after the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol B and the jackpot state occurs and then returned, and the game is started in the situation where the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is 2 times. Suppose At this time, since the game state is a normal state, it is almost unlikely that the tulip-type electric accessory 17 will win the game ball, and the first special symbol and the decorative symbol will change depending on the winning of the starting winning port 19. / Will be confirmed and displayed. Then, a jackpot determination according to the winning of the next starting winning opening 19 of the game ball (a jackpot determination in which the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the third time, hereinafter referred to as the third jackpot determination), and Regarding the big hit judgment (the big hit judgment in which the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the fourth time, hereinafter referred to as the big hit judgment of the fourth time) according to the win to the next start winning hole 19 is the main control device. Since the main game mode at 30 is the main normal mode, the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. When the basic variation pattern is determined using this normal basic variation pattern determination table, the basic variation pattern D with which the specific display effect may be executed is determined as compared with the case where the special basic variation pattern determination table is used. Hard to be selected. That is, it can be said that the main normal mode is a game mode in which the specific display effect is relatively difficult to be executed on the effect display unit 6.

When the result of the big hit lottery is not "big hit" in the third big hit judgment and the fourth big hit judgment, the game progresses and the big hit judgment according to the winning at the next start winning hole 19 (first special It is a big hit judgment that the number of confirmed display of the symbol is the fifth time, and hereinafter referred to as the fifth big hit judgment), the main game mode is the main special mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table. To be done. That is, in the fifth big hit determination, the basic variation pattern D is more likely to be selected than in the third big hit determination and the fourth big hit determination. Therefore, it can be said that the main special mode is a game mode in which the specific display effect is relatively likely to be executed on the effect display unit 6. And, even in the fifth big hit judgment, if the game progresses instead of the "big hit", the big hit judgment according to the winning at the next start winning hole 19 (the big hit judgment in which the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the sixth time) Yes, hereinafter referred to as the sixth jackpot determination), the main game mode becomes the main normal mode again, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the game progresses while the game mode is shifted by the main control device 30 according to the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol.

On the other hand, in the above state where the game is started, the sub game mode is assumed to be the sub normal mode. Then, in the pachinko machine 1, until the third jackpot determination is performed after the game is started and before the third jackpot determination is performed according to the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening 19 By the time the fourth big hit determination is made, the probability that a game ball that has entered the center member 26 will enter the starting winning port 19 is approximately 1/20, and a plurality of game balls will enter 84. It is considered that the player enters the center member 26 from, and each time the player enters the entrance 84 of the game ball, the sub controller 40 executes the sub game mode transition lottery. However, until the variable display of the decorative symbol related to the fourth big hit determination becomes the finalized display, the sub game mode transition lottery is determined as to whether or not the sub game mode transition determination table for low accuracy time is used to determine "win". It is unlikely that the sub game mode remains the sub normal mode. Then, in the sub normal mode, when determining the effect determination lottery, the normal execution determination table that is difficult to determine when the specific display effect is executed is used. Therefore, regarding the third big hit determination and the fourth big hit determination, it can be said that the sub control device 40 side is in a state in which the specific display effect is relatively difficult to be executed on the effect display unit 6.

However, from the fixed display of the variable display of the decorative pattern related to the fourth big hit determination until the fifth big hit determination is made, the sub game mode transition lottery is a low probability sub game mode transition determination table. Will be used to determine whether or not it is true. Therefore, if the result of the big hit lottery in the third big hit judgment and the fourth big hit judgment is not "big hit" and the game progresses, the subsequent sub game mode transition lottery tends to be "winning", and the fifth big hit judgment is It is highly possible that the sub game mode shifts to the sub special mode before it is performed. Then, in the sub special mode, the special execution determination table is used when determining the effect determination lottery. Therefore, regarding the fifth big hit determination, it can be said that the sub-control device 40 is also in a state where the specific display effect is relatively easily executed on the effect display unit 6. Then, even in the fifth big hit determination, if the game progresses instead of the "big hit", the sub game mode returns to the sub normal mode, it is difficult to "win" the sub game mode transition lottery, and the performance display portion 6 relatively. It will be returned to the state where the specific display effect is difficult to be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, by changing the "winning" probability in the sub game mode transition lottery according to the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol, the game progresses while the game mode is transitioned also in the sub controller 40. It will be.

In addition, before the third jackpot determination is executed, and before the fourth jackpot determination is executed from the third jackpot determination, the sub game mode transition lottery may be “winned”. .. Then, for the latest jackpot determination after “winning”, the special display determination table is used, so that the specific display effect is easily executed. However, since the main control device 30 is in the main normal mode, the specific display effect is less likely to be executed than when the fifth big hit determination is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, there are a total of four types of game modes in which the game mode in the main control device 30 and the game mode in the sub control device 40 are combined. In the sub game mode transition lottery, the sub game mode is returned to the sub normal mode regardless of whether or not the specific display effect is executed, along with the final display of the decorative symbol associated with the latest jackpot determination after “winning”.

Then, when the request display effect is executed on the effect display section 6 after the variation of the decorative symbol is started on the effect display section 6 in response to the winning of the start winning opening 19, the player is given a specific display effect. The central button 71 is operated within a specific time in anticipation of the execution of. At this time, if it is determined that the specific display effect is to be executed as a result of the effect determination lottery executed in response to the reception of the start command by the sub control device 40, the effect display unit 6 is operated according to the operation of the center button 71. The specific display effect is executed with. Therefore, the player waits for the fixed display of the decorative symbol with great expectation that the result of the jackpot lottery is “bonnet”. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the specific display effect, the specific display effect is not executed on the effect display unit 6 even though the center button 71 is operated. If the center button 71 is not operated within a specific time after the execution of the request display effect, the specific display effect is not executed regardless of the result of the effect determination lottery.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, the sub-control device 40 stores the specific display effect as the display effect on the effect display unit 6, and the sub-control device 40 causes the start command to be the start winning a prize hole. When the basic variation pattern related to the start command is the basic variation pattern D (the predetermined game condition is satisfied), the production determination lottery is executed and the production determination lottery is performed. As a result, when it is determined that both the specific display effect and the request display effect are to be executed, the request display effect is executed on the effect display unit 6 during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the operation of the central button 71 is detected to be effective for the specific time. In addition, the specific display effect is executed by the operation of the center button 71 within the specific time. In addition, as a sub game mode related to the determination of execution of the specific display effect, the sub control device 40 executes the request display effect during the variable display of the decorative pattern with a higher probability than the sub normal mode and the sub normal mode. While validating the operation of the button 71, a sub special mode is set in which the specific display effect is executed with a higher probability than the sub normal mode in response to the operation of the central button 71 at that time, and the sub control device 40 plays the game. The sub game mode is changed from the sub normal mode to the sub special mode according to the result of the sub game mode shift lottery performed based on the detection of the entrance of the ball into the entrance 84. Therefore, compared to the conventional gaming machine, the mode of transition of the game mode is novel, and it is possible to provide a gaming property which is not available in the past.

Further, the main control device 30 has a normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a predetermined probability as the basic fluctuation pattern determination table in the normal state, and a basic basic fluctuation pattern determination table with a higher probability than the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. The special basic fluctuation pattern determination table in which the fluctuation pattern D is selected is set. Then, depending on whether or not the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol in the normal state is the special number, from the main normal mode that uses the normal basic variation pattern determination table in the jackpot determination, the special basic variation pattern in the jackpot determination. The main game mode is shifted to the main special mode using the decision table. Therefore, not only the sub control device 40 side, but also the main control device 30 side, the game mode is changed, the mode of changing the game mode becomes complicated, and the game performance can be further improved.

Furthermore, the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table, that is, the special number of times that triggers the transition of the main game mode is changed according to the type of the final display mode of the first special symbol when the jackpot state occurs. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode is more complicated, and higher game playability can be provided.
In addition, in the sub control device 40, the probability of being "winning" in the sub game mode transition lottery is changed according to the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode becomes extremely complicated, and extremely high game playability can be provided.

(Regarding Modifications of the Present Invention)
It should be noted that the configuration according to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the configuration of the entire gaming machine as well as the contents of the specific display effect and the game mode, the execution of the specific display effect and the game mode The configuration related to the transition control and the like can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, only the basic fluctuation pattern D of the basic fluctuation patterns is set as the special basic fluctuation pattern. However, for example, two basic fluctuation patterns of the basic fluctuation pattern D and the basic fluctuation pattern E are special basic fluctuation patterns. It may be a pattern, and the type and number of special basic variation patterns can be set and changed as appropriate. Further, it is also possible to make it different for each type of special basic variation pattern, the probability that it is determined that the specific display effect is executed in the effect execution lottery. Regarding the basic fluctuation pattern, it goes without saying that how many kinds of basic fluctuation patterns are set, what the fluctuation time in each basic fluctuation pattern is, and the like can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, only one kind of detailed fluctuation pattern corresponding to each basic fluctuation pattern is set, but a plurality of kinds of detailed fluctuation patterns are set for one basic fluctuation pattern, and the sub-control means is set. Alternatively, the detailed variation pattern may be determined by performing a lottery or the like in response to the reception of the start command.

Further, in the above embodiment, only one type of specific display effect is set, but a plurality of types of specific display effects may be set. Then, which specific display effect is to be executed is determined by lottery, or the type of the specific display effect and the type of the basic variation pattern are made to correspond to each other. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the specific display effect II can be executed when the pattern is D. On the other hand, the same applies to the request display effect, and there is no problem even if a plurality of types of request display effects are set (for example, a plurality of types of request display effects with different messages are set, or a semi-transparent button pattern and clear Set two types of request display effects such as the design of the button). Then, similarly to the specific display effect, it is possible to determine which request display effect is to be executed by lottery, or to configure the type of request display effect and the basic variation pattern or the type of specific display effect to correspond to each other. . Note that the specific contents of the specific display effect and the request display effect are not limited to those in the above-described embodiment.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the probability of determining that the specific display effect is executed in the performance execution lottery is different according to the result of the big hit lottery, that is, the result of the big hit lottery and the result of the performance execution lottery are associated with each other. However, there is no problem even if the result of the jackpot lottery and the result of the performance execution lottery are not associated with each other.
Furthermore, the timing for executing the request display effect, and thus the timing for executing the specific display effect, is determined by lottery or the like, or different timings are set in correspondence with the types of the request display effect and the specific display effect. It is also possible.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the specific display effect is executed in response to the operation of the center button, but the specific display effect may be executed in response to the operation of the left button or the right button. Good. Further, a configuration is possible in which which button operation is requested, that is, which button operation is executed to execute the specific display effect, is determined by lottery or the like. Needless to say, the number and shape of the buttons, the installation position, and the like can be changed in design, and the operation means may be a lever type instead of the buttons.
Further, in the above embodiment, even if the operation of the operation means is not detected in spite of the state in which the operation of the operation means is detected to be valid during the variable display of the decorative pattern on the effect display section, even if the effect determination lottery is selected. Even if the result indicates that the specific display effect is executed, the specific display effect is not executed. However, there is no problem in configuring the specific display effect to be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode transition lottery is executed (that is, the numerical value is obtained from the g counter) only when the sub game mode is the sub normal mode, but instead of such a configuration, how Even if it is in the sub game mode, the numerical value is acquired from the g counter, and the acquired numerical value is erased without making a determination regarding the acquired numerical value that the sub game mode is the sub special mode. It is also possible.

Further, regarding the mode shift of the main game mode and the sub game mode, when it is decided to shift the mode, it is possible to appropriately change the timing at which the mode is specifically shifted. The timing of the mode transition may be, for example, immediately after winning in the mode transition lottery, immediately after the symbol is confirmed and displayed, or when the next symbol starts changing.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the main transition condition is that "the game state is a normal state, and that the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is the special number and is a big hit determination". Regarding what kind of condition is specifically set, it can be appropriately changed as long as the number of fixed display of symbols is included as one of the conditions.

Still further, in the above embodiment, the sub-transition condition is that "the game state is the normal state, and "win" in the mode transition lottery executed based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance". As for the sub transition condition, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of condition is specifically set.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the mode control lottery is executed by the sub-control means based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance, but for example, a gate member which is provided in the game area and through which the game ball can pass, A game ball detection means may be provided at a winning opening in which a game ball can win, and the mode shift lottery may be executed by detecting passage of the gate member or winning detection at the winning opening.
In addition, what changes the winning probability in the mode transition lottery can be changed as appropriate, and the winning probability in the mode transition lottery may not be changed in the first place.

Further, for the main game mode and the sub game mode, a third mode (not limited to one type) that is neither the normal mode nor the special mode may be set, and the special mode is not returned from the special mode to the normal mode. It is also possible to configure to return from the mode to the normal mode via the third mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means, but by using the timer of the sub control means, the stop command is not transmitted. There is no problem.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, two types of special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, are set, but it is also possible to deal with only one type of special symbol, and the special symbol display The section may be provided in another position such as the effect display section, the game area, the center member, or the like.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, numerical values are acquired from the three counters of the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter as the jackpot lottery, but it is also possible to deal with only one counter or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to obtain the numerical values from four or more counters. As the random number as the lottery means, either a soft random number or a hard random number can be adopted.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, in addition to the result of the jackpot lottery as the preliminary determination, even the type of the basic variation pattern is determined, but the basic variation pattern may change depending on the number of pending information and the like. Therefore, in the preliminary determination, the type of the basic variation pattern may not be uniquely determined, but may be determined such as how many seconds or more the variation of the symbol is. It should be noted that it can be said that at least the result of the jackpot lottery should be determined in the preliminary determination.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine, which is an example of a game machine, is described, but the present invention can naturally be applied to other game machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
In addition, all the elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (for example, the symbol display section, the effect display section, the operation means, the main control means, the sub control means, the game ball detection means, etc.) Unless there is a clear description that intentionally limits the number, it may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be appropriately changed. Also, the element names (names given to elements) used in the claims, the description, etc. are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and they have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "main control means" and the "sub control means" may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally formed or one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless otherwise specified in the claims and the like. Since all of them are matters that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art, it is obvious that any pattern is within the expected range even if the entire pattern is not described in the specification etc. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, the employment of the gaming machine having the difference in configuration within the range of the extent just because it is not described in this embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. .. In addition, the same applies to differences in the configurations, shapes, and the like of the respective elements that are obvious to those skilled in the art from the present embodiment.

1. Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 6... Production display unit, 30... Main control device, 40... Sub control device, 71... Central button, 87... Special symbol display unit

Claims (1)

A symbol display unit for displaying a symbol, a display unit for displaying a decorative symbol and various display effects, and an operation means operated by a player are provided, and operations related to the game and Main control means for controlling the display operation in the symbol display section, and sub-control means for controlling the display operation in the effect display section and detecting the operation of the operating means are provided.
When the main control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on satisfaction of the fluctuation condition, the main control means determines a fixed display mode of the symbol and a basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol based on the acquired numerical value. However, while transmitting a start command including information relating to the fixed display mode of the symbol and the basic variation pattern to the sub-control means, the symbol display is started to vary, and the variation time elapses. Along with the fixed display of the symbol in a predetermined fixed display mode,
Based on the start command, the sub-control means determines a detailed variation pattern that is a variation display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit, and a variation display pattern of the decorative symbol according to the detailed variation pattern. Machine,
In the sub-control means, a specific display effect is stored as a display effect in the effect display section ,
As a sub game mode related to the determination of execution of the specific display effect, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, the operation of the operation means is enabled for a specific time during the variable display of the decorative symbol with a predetermined first game probability. and while in a state of detecting a Rusa blanking normal mode to execute the specific display effect at a predetermined second game probability when detecting the operation of the operation means in that state, if the game condition is satisfied, with the state for detecting the effective operation of the operating means during variable display of the decorative design with a high probability than before symbol sub normal mode, from the sub-normal mode and detects an operation of said operation means during the state A sub special mode that executes the specific display effect with a high probability is also set,
The sub control means , upon receipt of the start command, when a predetermined sub transition condition is satisfied in a state in which it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display effect in the sub normal mode, upon receipt of the start command. gaming machine for causing transition to a state for determining the presence or absence of execution of the specific display effect in the sub special mode with.

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