JP6739713B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In the ball game machine, the game balls are distributed in various directions by the nails provided in the game area, and it is enjoyed whether or not the game balls enter the winning opening. The amusement store adjusts the winning rate to the winning opening and the winning rate by adjusting the nails. In this way, each ball game machine has its own distinctiveness and the profit margin is adjusted.

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

In this regard, there is a pachinko machine capable of setting a plurality of types of probabilities with different payout rates as an adjustment of the profit rate (see Patent Document 1). Further, among the pachinko machines capable of setting a plurality of types of probabilities, there are those that change the effect determination table by changing the effect determination table according to the probability setting (see Patent Document 2).

Patent Literature 2 discloses a technique configured to change the effect contents by changing the effect determination table used when selecting the advance effect or the reach effect according to the set probability setting. It is possible to enjoy while being informed of the degree of expectation that a big hit will occur in one notice production or reach production, and guessing the set probability setting.

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

However, all of the pachinko machines disclosed in Patent Document 2 are limited to the advance notice effect and the reach effect in one variation during the winning/absence lottery.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball game machine that suggests a probability setting that has been effectively set in addition to the advance notice effect and the reach effect in one change.

The ball game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention made to solve the above problems extracts numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting opening provided on the game board. A win/fail judgment means for making a win/no decision on the basis of the numerical data, and a probability setting means capable of setting any one of set values having different probabilities that the win/no win determination means will win based on a predetermined operation. And a production control means for executing various productions, and when it is determined that the prize is won in the award/absence determination, a big game is opened to perform a hit game, and the corresponding game opens the big prize for a predetermined time. Or a round game that ends when the number of balls entering the special winning opening reaches a specified number, is configured by performing the game a plurality of times, and the production control means is a number that exceeds the specified number in the round game. If there is a ball of, the configuration for executing the excess winning effect that suggests the setting content based on the setting value of the probability setting means with a predetermined probability , the excess winning effect, than the predetermined setting value The present invention is characterized by including an effect that suggests that any one of the plurality of setting values with a high probability of winning is set .

Numerical data described in claim 1, the winning and winning determination means random number for winning and winning (big hit) determination for lottery whether to generate the big hit game, and a special symbol according to the determination result of the winning and losing determination means A random number for determining a symbol for determining the type of is considered. In addition to the above, the winning/disapproval determination result, a variable pattern determining random number used for determining the variable display time of the special symbol with reference to the determined special symbol, and the like can be considered.
Further, the random number for symbol determination may be provided with each random number for symbol determination for big hit, small hit, and lose, and one random number may be used for big hit, small hit, and lose. A configuration including a reach determination random number used to determine whether to perform reach variation when determining the variation pattern is also conceivable. Further, these random numbers may have a random number to be used and a random number not to be used according to the result of the judgment. Hereinafter, the same applies to any of claims 2 to 7.

The probability of determining a jackpot that can be set by the probability setting means is one of a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, setting value 1: 1/200, setting value 2: 1/250, setting value 3: 1/285). A configuration is conceivable that allows selection of. It is preferable to set the probability of the normal probability game state, but if it is a structure that gives a high probability game state with a higher probability than the normal probability game state as a bonus game, it is judged as a big hit in the high probability game state It may be configured to include a plurality of probabilities. Both the normal-probability game state and the high-probability game state may be configured by a plurality of probabilities .

The ball game machine according to the first aspect of the invention is a numerical data extraction unit that extracts numerical data due to a game ball winning a starting opening provided on a game board, and the extracted numerical data is predetermined. Hold storage means for storing the number to the limit, win/fail judgment means for judging whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol indicating the result of the win/no judgment by the win/fail judgment means are displayed. The special symbol display control means and the effect control means for controlling the effect according to the result of the win/fail judgment are provided, and the effect control means is further stored in a state where a predetermined number is stored by the hold storage means. In a ball game machine capable of executing an over-winning effect related to winning in the starting opening when there is a winning in the starting opening, a probability setting that can set the probability that the win/loss determination means determines a big hit. A means is provided, and the effect control means refers to the setting content of the probability setting means when executing the excess winning effect, and selects a specific excess winning effect if the setting content is predetermined. And
According to the ball game machine of the first invention, if the reserved memory reaches the upper limit, it is possible to perform the excess winning effect a plurality of times by winning a prize at the starting opening, and increase the recognition degree of the probability setting content. You can Further, the effect control means, when the probability setting content is a predetermined setting content when executing the over-winning effect, selects a specific over-winning effect, so that the over-winning effect that has little meaning has meaning. Can be made.

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

The excess winning effect may be, for example, winning sound at the starting opening, displaying a background image or a character image on the effect screen, and the like.
The specific overpayment effect is to suggest at least a part of the background image of the other overpayment effect, the character image used for the overpayment effect, the winning sound of the starting mouth, etc. to suggest the predetermined setting content. Is becoming

The production control means refers to the setting content of the probability setting means when executing the excess winning presentation production, and when it is a predetermined setting content, it is not always necessary to select a specific excess winning presentation production, and it is selected by lottery. May be.

A ball game machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting opening provided on a game board, and the extracted numerical data is predetermined. Hold storage means for storing the number to the limit, win/fail judgment means for judging whether or not a big hit game is to be generated based on the numerical data, and the numerical data before the judgment by the corresponding judgment means. Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the contents of, a special symbol display control means for displaying a special symbol showing the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means, and for notifying the number of the numeric data stored in the holding storage means The holding symbol display means for displaying the holding symbol and the holding symbol have a plurality of types, and a holding symbol selecting means for selecting the holding symbol to be displayed based on the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means. In the ball game machine, the probability determination means is provided with a probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining a big hit, the reserved symbol selection means, the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means, and the setting content of the probability setting means It is characterized in that the reserved symbol to be displayed is selected.
According to the ball game machine of the second invention, the reserved symbol is spread over a plurality of fluctuations from when the game ball enters the starting opening until the special design corresponding to the game ball entering the starting opening starts to change. By being displayed, the player can be more likely to recognize the probability setting content. Further, the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means and the reserved symbol to be displayed are selected from the setting contents by the probability setting means, so that the probability setting content corresponding to the reserved symbol can be grasped.

The probability of determining a jackpot that can be set by the probability setting means is one of a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, setting value 1: 1/200, setting value 2: 1/250, setting value 3: 1/285). A configuration is conceivable that allows selection of. It is preferable to set the probability of the normal probability game state, but if the high probability game state, which has a higher probability than the normal probability game state, is given as a bonus game, it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability game state. It may be configured to include a plurality of probabilities. Both the normal-probability game state and the high-probability game state may be configured by a plurality of probabilities.
Whether or not the big hit game occurs from the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means, or the probability of determining a plurality of big hits by the probability setting means (for example, setting value 1: 1/200, setting value 2: A configuration in which a different pending symbol is selected depending on which one of 1/250 and the setting value 3: 1/285) is possible. For example, a holding symbol that informs the reliability of whether a big hit game occurs, and suggests the probability set by the probability setting means, a big hit confirmation and a holding symbol that suggests the probability set by the probability setting means, a big hit game After the completion, it is conceivable that a probability variation big hit to be transitioned to a probability fluctuation state to be determined with a higher probability than the normal probability and a pending symbol that suggests the probability set by the probability setting means.
Further, the reserved symbol selection means may be configured to select the reserved symbol only depending on whether or not the big hit game occurs from the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means. Further, the reserved symbol selection means may be configured to select the reserved symbol only from the setting contents of the probability setting means. The reserved symbol selection means may be configured to select a dedicated reserved symbol when the probability set by the probability setting means is a predetermined probability.
The holding symbol selection means selects a holding symbol depending on whether or not it is a big hit and the setting content by the probability setting means. One symbol suggests the winning and hitting and probability setting contents, only the winning and hitting probability, only the probability setting content. It is conceivable to provide things such as
In addition, the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means confirmed that there was a variation such as a big hit, a big hit, a small hit, a specific reach effect regardless of whether it was a hit or not. It is possible to target

A ball game machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is a numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting opening provided on a game board, and the extracted numerical data. Suspended storage means for storing a predetermined number as a limit, win/loss determination means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol showing the result of the win/loss determination by the win/loss determination means. The special symbol display control means to be displayed and the big hit game are composed of a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening in a predetermined mode, and the round game is a game available time and a winning into the special winning opening. The number of balls is set, provided so as to end when the available game time elapses or when a predetermined number of incoming balls is reached, and is provided with effect control means for executing a big hit game effect when it becomes the big hit game, The big hit game effect is determined to be a big hit by the hit/miss determination means in a ball game machine provided with a selectable excess winning effect when there are more than the predetermined number of entered balls in the round game. Probability setting means capable of setting the probability to be set is provided, and the effect control means refers to the setting content of the probability setting means when executing the excess winning effect, and if it is a predetermined setting content, a specific excess It is characterized by selecting a winning effect .

The over-winning prize production includes a winning sound to the special winning opening, a background image and a character image displayed on the production screen.
The specific excess winning effect of the third aspect of the invention is set to a predetermined setting by changing at least a part of the background image of other excess winning effects, the character image used for the excess winning effect, the winning sound to the special winning opening, and the like. It is an indication of the content.

A ball game machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is provided with a starting opening in a ball entry device capable of changing between a difficult entry state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and an easy entry state in which a ball is easily entered. Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering the ball, a holding storage means for storing the extracted numerical data up to a predetermined number, and a big hit based on the numerical data A win/loss determination means for determining whether or not to generate a game, a special symbol display control means for displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the win/no decision by the win/no determination means, and a big hit determined by the result of the win/no determination In the case of hitting, a big hitting game means for executing a big hitting game to open the big winning opening, and an easy-to-enter extended state in which the frequency of the easy-to-enter state of the entering device improves after the big hitting game, In a ball game machine provided with a production control means for controlling the production performed according to the result of the determination, a probability setting means capable of setting the probability of the hit determination means determining a big hit is provided, and the production control means is , Provided with an advantageous state effect that is selected when shifting to the easy entry state after the jackpot game is finished, when executing the advantageous state effect, refer to the setting contents of the probability setting means, and It is characterized in that a specific advantageous state effect is selected on condition that the content is set.
According to the ball game machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the effect control means executes the advantageous state effect which the player pays attention to when the big hit game ends and then shifts to the easy entry state, and the advantageous state effect is Since the execution is continued until the extended state of easy entry, the content of the probability setting means is suggested together, so that the player can be more aware of the probability setting content.

The specific advantageous state effect of the fourth aspect of the invention is different from at least a part of the background image of the other advantageous state effect, the character image used for the advantageous state effect, and the like, and suggests a predetermined setting content. There is. A configuration in which the production mode itself during the advantageous state production is performed in a specific production mode is also conceivable. The specific effect mode may be terminated when the advantageous state is terminated, or may be configured to be terminated when the special figure reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations.

A ball game machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting opening provided on a game board, and the extracted numerical data. Suspended storage means for storing a predetermined number as a limit, win/loss determination means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data, and a special symbol showing the result of the win/loss determination by the win/loss determination means. When the special symbol display control means to display, the big hit game means to execute the big hit game to open the big winning hole when it is judged to be a big hit by the hit determination means, and the small hit by the hit determination means In addition, the small hit game means for executing the small hit game to open the big winning opening, and the effect control means for controlling the effect in accordance with the result of the hit determination, the effect control means, the small hit game In a ball-playing machine capable of executing the effect for the small hit game when the small hit game is executed by means, the probability setting means capable of setting the probability that the hit determination means determines the big hit is provided, and the effect The control means, when executing the effect for the small hit game, refers to the setting content of the probability setting means, and selects a specific effect for the small hit game on condition that the setting content is a predetermined setting content. It is characterized by
According to the ball game machine of the fifth invention, when a predetermined setting content is set by the probability setting means when executing the effect for the small hit game, a specific effect for the small hit game is selected. , By giving the impression that it is an effect different from the effect for the small hit game other than the effect for the specific small hit game, the recognition degree of the probability setting content can be increased, and the effect for the small hit game can be played. Can make people pay attention.

The specific small hitting game effect of the fifth aspect of the invention is such that at least a part of the background image of the other small hitting game effects and the character image used for the small hitting game effect are different, and It indicates the setting contents. Further, not only the effect during the small hitting game, but also the effect mode selected after the small hitting game may be a dedicated effect mode.

The ball-ball game machine of the sixth invention is a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a starting opening provided on a game board, and the extracted numerical data. Suspended storage means for storing a predetermined number as a limit, win/fail judgment means for judging whether or not a big hit game is generated based on the numerical data, and a special symbol showing the result of the win/no judgment by the win/fail judgment means. It is provided with a special symbol display control means to be displayed and a big hit game means for executing a big hit game that opens a big prize hole when it is judged to be a big hit according to the result of the hit determination, and the big prize hole is provided with a specific area. Therefore, after the jackpot game is finished based on the winning in the specific area, probability varying means for shifting to a probability variation state which is determined with a higher probability than the normal probability, and a jackpot game effect when the jackpot game is reached. In the ball game machine that is provided with an effect control means for executing, and the jackpot game effect is capable of executing a specific area prize effect corresponding to a prize in the specific area, the effect control means may cause the specific area prize effect. When executing, the content of the probability setting means is referred to, and if the content is a predetermined content, a specific specific area winning effect is selected.
According to the ball-playing machine of the sixth aspect of the invention, when the player concentrates on whether or not to enter a specific area, the probability setting means suggests the setting contents, thereby shortening the time. Even if it is a specific area winning effect, it is possible to exert high recognition power.

The specific area winning effect includes a winning sound to the specific area, a background image and a character image displayed on the effect screen.
A specific specific area winning effect and other specific area winning effects are different from each other in at least a part of the background image displayed for effect, the character image used for the specific area winning effect, the winning sound of the specific area, and the like. It indicates the setting contents of. In addition to the specific area in which the probability variation is activated after the big hit game when a prize is won, it may be used in a specific area where the big hit game occurs when a prize is won.

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

According to the ball game machine according to claim 1, it is possible to give meaning to suggest the setting contents to the excess winning award effect executed when more than a specified number of game balls are won in the special winning opening. it can.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of this invention. The front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. The electric block diagram of the pachinko machine 50. A table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50. The flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine performed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. The flowchart of the starting winning confirmation process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart 1 of the success/failure determination processing executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart 2 of the success/failure determination processing which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the success/failure determination processing which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 4 of the success/failure determination processing executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 1 of the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80. Flowchart 2 of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 3 of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 1 of the small hit game process executed by the main controller 80. Flowchart 2 of the small hit game process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart of the hold symbol display process which the sub integrated control device 83 executes. (A) A table showing the appearance rate of big hits and the like when the set value set with probability is set value 1, (b) A table showing the types of reserved symbols corresponding to special symbols. A table showing a pending symbol corresponding to a special symbol, an appearance rate of each effect, and an expected value. A table showing the relationship between the pending design and the set value. An example of the effect mode of the pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 of the first embodiment. A table showing the relationship between the set-up value set in the second embodiment and the starting opening over winning sound to be informed when a game ball is won in the starting opening in a state where the number of reserved storages is stored up to a predetermined number. .. An example of an effect mode during a round game displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 of the third embodiment. The table showing the relationship between the set value set in Example 4 and the special winning opening over winning sound that is notified when a game ball is further won in the special winning opening in a state where a predetermined number has been won in the special winning opening. An example of the effect mode of the pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 of Example 5. An example of the effect mode of the pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect pattern display device 6 having another configuration of the fifth embodiment. An example of the effect mode of the small hit game displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 of the sixth embodiment. The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 7. The electric block diagram of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 7. Flowchart 1 of the big hit game processing executed by the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment. Flowchart 2 of the big hit game processing executed by the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment. Flowchart 3 of the big hit game process executed by the main controller 80 of the seventh embodiment. Flowchart 4 of the big hit game processing executed by the main control device 80 of the seventh embodiment. The flowchart of the specific area|region passage confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 of Example 7 performs. 16 is a flowchart of a distribution device control process executed by the main control device 80 according to the seventh embodiment. An example of the presentation mode of the winning effect to the specific area 92 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 of the seventh embodiment.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following examples, and various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in each example are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided above and below the left side of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It is possible. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

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

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

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

A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for showing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays effect symbols), and the like, similarly to the known ones. Below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is arranged. A second starting port 12 is arranged on the lower right side of the first starting port 11. On the right side of the center case 5, a normal symbol operation gate 17 is arranged. The second starting opening 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with winglets that can be opened and closed.

The game area 3 of the game board 1 is divided into left and right so as to avoid the effect symbol display device 6, and a left-side game area L on which the game ball can flow when the game ball is launched with a weaker first launch strength. , The game ball is divided into a right-side game area R in which the game ball can flow down when it is launched with a second launch strength stronger than the first launch strength, and game balls are provided in the left and right game areas L and R, respectively. A downflow path is provided to allow downflow.

In the lower right of the game area 3, a normal symbol holding number display device 8 including a plurality of LEDs, a first special symbol holding number display device 18, a second special symbol holding number display device 19, and a 7-segment display device. The normal symbol display device 7 and the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are arranged.

An attacker type special winning opening 14 is arranged on the upper right side of the second starting opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first starting opening 11, a first left winning opening 31, a second left winning opening 32, and a third left winning opening 33 are provided. A right winning opening 34 is provided to the right of the special winning opening 14. The first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the right winning opening 34 are normal winning openings whose winning rate does not change at all times.

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

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

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

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

Then, by rotating the key inserted in the probability setting SW 95 to return it to the initial position, that is, by confirming the probability setting, the probability set value is confirmed, and the probability setting can be changed. The ready state ends.
When the state in which the probability setting can be changed ends, main controller 80 transmits a setting command including information such as a probability-set setting value to the sub integrated controller. In the case of the configuration for displaying on the effect symbol display device 6, when the probability setting SW 95 is operated, the probability setting screen is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 to display the probability setting screen, and the setting change button 96 is pressed. It is conceivable that a signal is transmitted each time the operation is performed. Thereby, the sub integrated control device 83 can grasp which setting value among the setting values 1 to 3 is set with probability.

In the present embodiment, by inserting a key into the probability setting SW 95, rotating it in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward), and turning on the power in the rotated state, the pachinko that is stored in the RAM at the time of power shutdown. Information relating to the game status of the machine 50 is deleted. It should be noted that the information regarding the set value is not erased even if the RAM is cleared, and is retained. The configuration may be such that it is erased when a dedicated operation is performed, or the configuration value information is erased when the RAM is cleared.

It is not necessary to insert the key into the probability setting SW 95, rotate it in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward direction), and erase the information stored in the RAM at the timing of turning on the power in the rotated state. The configuration that erases the information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 stored in the RAM at the timing of performing the operation for confirming the probability setting or at the timing of ending the state in which the probability setting can be changed But it's okay. If the probability setting information is not erased by RAM clear, it can be erased after the setting operation is completed, and if the probability setting information is erased, it is erased when the power is turned on by rotating the key to the right. Is preferred.

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

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

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

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

The power supply board 85 is configured to generate backup power by a backup power generation circuit including a capacitor, and the backup power is supplied to the RAM of the main controller 80. As a result, the RAM of the main controller 80 can be backed up, and even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 80 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, , A gaming state of the pachinko machine 50).
On the other hand, the backup power supply generated by the power supply board 85 of the present embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 83, and therefore is retained in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83 after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. Memory is erased.

The main controller 80 includes a first starting opening SW (switch) 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting opening 11 and a second starting opening SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting opening 12. , Normal symbol operation that operates the normal symbol Normal symbol operation SW17a that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 17, Count SW14a for counting the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 14, the first left winning opening 31, the The detection signal of the left winning opening SW31a that detects the game ball that has entered the 2 left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the right winning opening 34 is input.

The main controller 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals, and outputs them to the payout controller 81 and the sub integrated controller 83.
Further, the main controller 80, the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 7, which are connected through the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special symbol The holding number display device 18, the second special symbol holding number display device 19, the normal symbol holding number display device 8 controls the lighting.

Further, the main controller 80 controls opening/closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls an ordinary electric accessory solenoid (described as a general electric officer solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. The opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 is controlled by.
The output signal from the main controller 80 is output to the test signal terminal as well, and a control signal such as a symbol variation and a big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer. .. Two-way communication is possible between the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81.

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

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

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

In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information about prize balls, information indicating the open/closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the firing control device 84. Send a firing stop signal.
Although the game balls are paid out in the present embodiment, the game balls generated according to a prize or the like may be stored without paying out.

The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84.
The rotation amount signal is output by the player operating the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output by the player touching the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is pressed by the player on the firing stop switch 29. Will be output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It is like this.

The sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and effects. Commands for display control and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are distributed to respective control parts (function units as a voice control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is connected to a production button 67 and a jog dial 68, and when the player operates the production units 67 and 68, the operation signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, if it is a selectable configuration, it does not need to be a jog dial type, but may be a cross key type or a configuration in which a plurality of buttons can be used for selection. Also called the system key.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and the command received from the sub integrated control device 83 (there are both the one transmitted from the main control device 80 and the one generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect symbol on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are divided into separate devices, but they may be combined into one device.

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

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 carries out a winning/loss lot drawing of the ordinary symbols due to the entry into the ordinary symbol actuation gate 17, and starts the variable display of the winning/loss of the ordinary symbol display device 7. If the result of the lottery is a win, when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 7, the ordinary electric accessory is operated and the door member is opened. This allows the ball to enter the second starting opening 12.
When there is a ball entering the first or second starting opening 11, 12, a random number value is extracted due to this, and a pending storage corresponding to each special symbol is stored. In addition, if one game ball enters the first starting opening 11, three prize balls will be paid out (see FIG. 5). Further, when one game ball enters the second starting opening 12, one game ball is paid out (see FIG. 5).
When one game ball enters the other prize holes (first left prize hole 31, second left prize hole 32, third left prize hole 33, right prize hole 34), 10 prize balls will be paid out. (See Figure 5).

Then, based on the stored random number value of the stored storage, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined whether or not it is a variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. At the same time as starting, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is started. In the present embodiment, the probability of being judged as a big hit (so-called big hit probability) by the hit/miss judgment will be described later.
If the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the big hit game accompanied by opening the big winning opening 14 by confirming and displaying the big hit pattern (the effect design display device 6 is a pseudo effect big hit pattern) on each of the display devices 9, 10, and 6. Carry out.
In addition, the probability of being determined as a small hit with the first special symbol by the hit determination is set to 1/288, and the probability of being determined as a small hit with the second special symbol is set to 1/14. If the result of the win/no decision is a small hit, the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on each of the display devices 9 and 10, and a small hit game involving opening of the special winning opening is executed. It should be noted that the effect symbol display device 6 is stopped in a manner of notifying that the pseudo effect symbol is a small hit.

The big hit game is composed of a plurality of round games (for example, 8 rounds, 10 rounds, 16 rounds). As a condition for ending one round game, the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has reached a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds), or the predetermined winning opening 14 is 10 (see FIG. 5) ) The condition is that one of the prizes won is satisfied. In addition, when one game ball is won in the special winning opening 14, 15 prize balls are obtained (see FIG. 5).

After the jackpot game is over, there is a case where the winning probability of the winning/deciding judgment of the special symbol is changed to a high-probability game state in which the probability is changed to a high probability (hereinafter, also referred to as a probability variation state). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, and the probability of entering a probability variation state after the jackpot game is complete (so-called probability variation inrush rate) is set to 65% (see FIG. 5).

Also, after the jackpot game is over, the time saving function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol or the variation time of the ordinary symbol and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the ordinary electric auditors opening the second starting opening 12 are activated. There is a case where a time saving game state (hereinafter, also referred to as a time saving state) is entered and the game state shifts to an advantage in obtaining the next big hit. In the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is set to 1/5, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol in the time saving gaming state is set to 4/5 (see FIG. 5). In addition, the normal electric auditors product in the normal game state is opened once for 0.1 seconds, and the ordinary electric auditors member in the time saving game state is opened for 2.2 seconds once. (See Figure 5)

In the case of the present embodiment, the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are 100 times the number of times the special symbol is changed (=the number of times of execution/non-execution determination) associated with the decision of whether or not to win in the high-probability game and time-saving game state It is continued until it reaches (see), and this is the structure to return to the normal game state by the deadline.

Further, in the present pachinko machine 50, the pre-reading determination of the pending storage is performed before the determination of whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. In connection with the look-ahead determination, a display form of a plurality of types of look-ahead symbols is provided as a hold symbol indicating the presence and the number of hold memories displayed on the screen of the effect design display device 6, and each type of look-ahead is provided. By displaying the symbols, the look-ahead effect that not only suggests the possibility of a big hit by the corresponding pending storage and the magnitude of the possibility but also suggests the probability-set setting value is performed.

Here, the jackpot probability, which is the lottery probability when determining whether or not to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination processing of the special symbol described later in the present embodiment, will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of set values corresponding to different jackpot probabilities (see FIG. 5). As setting values, three kinds of setting values 1 to 3 are provided, and by operating the probability setting SW 95 and the setting change button 96 described above, the hall can select and change any setting value. ing.

The jackpot probability is set to 1/200 at the setting value 1, 1/250 at the setting value 2, and 1/285 at the setting value 3 in the low-probability game state (see FIG. 5). In the high probability game state, the set value 1 is set to 1/20, the set value 2 is set to 1/25, and the set value 3 is set to 1/28.5 (see FIG. 5). In this way, if the set value rises, the jackpot probability increases, and the payout rate varies depending on the set value. In addition, in this embodiment, the small hit probability is uniform in all the set values, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may have a different configuration depending on the set value to be set.

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

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination processing is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is the predetermined value. When the processing executed by the microcomputer shifts to this processing, normal processing is executed. It is for judging whether or not the setting is acceptable. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, a microcomputer runaway or the like may occur when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to the improvement of the technology in recent years, and thus it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (eg, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, initializing a special symbol and a normal symbol to each work area of the memory, etc.) The value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual process (S70).

When an affirmative decision is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number updating process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by +1 each time this process is executed. The value of the initial value random number before executing this process is incremented by 1, but the random number value before executing this process is the maximum. When the value is "3999", the initial value "0" is returned in the next process, and 4000 integers from "0" to "3999" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

The big hit determination random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 is an increment process that increments by 1 each time the process is executed similarly to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3999", the next process starts. The value returns to "0" which is the value of, and 4000 integers from "0" to "3999" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The initial value of the big hit determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the big hit determination random numbers are updated to "250""251""252"..."3999""0""1"....
In addition, when it is set to the set value 1, it is the number of values 20 that are a big hit in the normal probability game state (the big hit probability 1/200 shown in FIG. 5). In addition, when the set value 1 is set, in the high-probability game state, it is the number 200 of values that are a big hit (big hit probability 1/20 shown in FIG. 5).
Further, when the set value 2 is set, in the normal probability game state, it is the number 16 of values that are a big hit (big hit probability 1/250 shown in FIG. 5). Further, when the set value 2 is set, in the high-probability game state, it is the number 160 of values that are a big hit (big hit probability 1/25 shown in FIG. 5).
Further, when the set value is set to 3, it is the number of values 14 that are a big hit in the normal probability game state (big hit probability 1/285 shown in FIG. 5). Further, when the set value 3 is set, in the high-probability game state, the number of jackpot values 140 (the jackpot probability 1/28.5 shown in FIG. 5).

When the big hit determination random number makes one cycle (4000 times, it is updated), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. When the big hit determination random number makes one cycle again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number is "249", there is one round, so the value of the initial value random number is after "249". If the value of the initial value random number is "87", it changes to "249", "87", "88"... "3999", "0", "1"... "86", and then "86". The next is a new value of the initial value random number.
The big hit symbol determination random number updating process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 54 integers from "1" to "54", and is incremented by 1 for each process and the initial value "0" is exceeded. Return to.

The random number determining random number updating process (S35) subsequent to S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from "0" to "996". Return to a certain "0". The winning values are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state (also called the low probability state) and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. In addition, this hit determination random number update process is usually used for lottery of symbols, other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach judgment random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are special symbol lottery To use.

The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and is incremented by 1 in each process and the initial value "0" is exceeded. Return to. Note that the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated in the normal probability state is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

The fluctuation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from "0" to "1020", and is incremented by 1 for each main process and becomes the initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to 0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), the confirmation of winning of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 and the input process of each switch connected to the main controller 80 provided in the pachinko machine 50 are executed.
In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determining random number, a big hit symbol determining random number, a variation pattern determining random number, and a reach determining random number are acquired. However, the number that can be held and stored is limited to 4 in each of the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12, and when the holding storage is full, the game ball is the first starting opening 11 or the first starting opening 11. Even if a prize is placed in the 2 start port 12, only the prize balls are paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored in a reserved manner.

Subsequently, a win/loss determination process (S55) as a condition satisfaction determining means for determining whether or not it is a big hit is performed. When this hit/miss determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), the main controller 80 responds to the progress of the game with respect to the effect symbol controller 82, the payout controller 81, the launch controller 84, the sub integrated controller 83, the special winning opening solenoid 14b, etc. Output processing is executed for each. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation processing (S50) that there is a prize for the game ball at each prize hole on the game board 1, the prize ball data is output to the payout control device 81 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. The process to output the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub integrated control device 83, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 50, an error signal is output to the effect design control device 82 to notify that there is an error. Each of the processing is performed.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65) is a process of monitoring whether or not the regular winning openings (first left winning opening 31, second left winning opening 32, third left winning opening 33, right winning opening 34) have been fraudulent. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is more than a predetermined number, and if there is more, it is determined to be fraudulent Is. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

The above-mentioned residual processing following this processing is composed of the initial value random number updating processing (S70), which is exactly the same processing as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeatedly executed until time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the above-described processing of S10 to S65 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the big hit processing is executed and the display mode of the special symbol. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial value random number is not uniform even if the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed once. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number will be synchronized with the jackpot determining random number becomes extremely small. If the values of the initial value random numbers (4000 ways of 0 to 3999) when the big hit determination random number makes one round occur at the same level, the probability of synchronization is only 1/4000. Also, the hit determination random number updating process (S35) described above may be executed in the residual process.

The winning confirmation processing of S50 is as shown in FIG. 7, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting opening switch 11a. A judgment is made (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first reserved memory is full (this embodiment). Then, it is determined (S105).

If the first reserved memory is not full (S105: no), the above random numbers are stored as the first reserved memory, and the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is increased by 1 (S110), to S115. And transition. In S110, the main control device 80 transmits to the sub integrated control device 83 a hold quantity command indicating the hold quantity stored in the first hold memory. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the holding number command, and displays the holding symbol corresponding to the first holding memory on the effect symbol display device 6.

In the first look-ahead determination process of S115, it is determined whether or not the random number for success/failure determination stored in the reserved storage of the first special symbol corresponds to the big hit. When it is determined that the big hit is supported, a pre-reading command indicating the big hit determination is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit, the main control unit 80 transfers to the sub integrated control unit 83 out of reach (disappearing, but reach display) or super-reach loss (even though it is lost, super-reach display). A pre-read command including data such as "Yes" or "reach display without reach display" is transmitted.
The prefetch command may be combined with the above-mentioned reserved number command and transmitted as one command. It is preferable that the transmission timings are the same and the effect is high when the effect is carried out with the holding symbols because the relevance is high. Then, it transfers to S120.

If there are already four first reserved memories (S105: yes), the reserved memories are not stored, and the process proceeds to S120 without increasing the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18.

When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (S100: no), the process also proceeds to S120, and the game ball is supplied to the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port switch 12a. Judge whether or not has entered. If the determination is affirmative (S120: yes), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second reserved memory is full (this embodiment). Then, it is determined (S125).

If the second reserved memory is not full (S125: no), the above random numbers are stored as the second reserved memory, and the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19 is increased by 1 (S130), and then to S135. And transition. In S130, the main controller 80 transmits to the sub integrated controller 83 a reserve number command indicating the reserve number stored in the second reserve storage. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the hold number command, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays the hold symbol corresponding to the second hold memory.

In the second pre-reading determination process of S135, it is determined whether or not the random number for win/loss determination stored in the reserved storage of the second special symbol corresponds to the big hit. When it is determined that the big hit is supported, a pre-reading command indicating the big hit determination is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit, the main control device 80 is out of reach to the sub integrated control device 83 (is out, but the reach display is present), super-reach lost (is lost, but the super-reach display is present) , A look-ahead command indicating any of out of reach display is transmitted.
The prefetch command may be combined with the above-mentioned reserved number command and transmitted as one command. It is preferable that the transmission timings are the same and the effect is high when the effect is carried out with the holding symbols because the relevance is high. Then, this process is ended (return).

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

In the hit/miss determination processing shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, first, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric auditors product is operating based on the big hit flag (S150). If the determination in S150 is negative, the special symbol is not changing (S155:no), and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S160:no), the second hold memory (the hold memory by S130 in FIG. 7) is It is determined whether there is any (S165).

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

In step S185, the second hold memory (however, when the second hold exists, the second hold is prioritized even if the first hold is older) is read (that hold memory is erased), the probability change flag is set. It is determined whether or not (that is, 1). Here, the probability variation flag is 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in the high-probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S185: yes), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S190), and the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.
In the present embodiment, in S190, the main control device 80 refers to the jackpot determination value in the current setting, and carries out a win/loss lottery (see FIG. 5).
If the determination is negative (S185: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S195), and the process proceeds to S200 of FIG. In the present embodiment, in S195, the main control device 80 refers to the big hit determination value in the current setting, and carries out a win/loss lottery (see FIG. 5). Then, the ratio of entering the high-probability game state after the big hit is set to 65%.

In S200 of FIG. 9, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination of S190 or S195, and if it is an affirmative determination (S200: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determination random number. (S205). After that, the process proceeds to the fluctuation pattern determination process (S210). In the fluctuation pattern determination process, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined by a random number for fluctuation pattern determination.

After performing the variation pattern determination process, a big hit setting process is performed (S215), and then the process proceeds to S250. Depending on the big hit design decided with the big hit setting processing, the game state after the big hit (whether there is a certainty change or opening extension etc.) and information on the big hit game (opening time of big hit, opening pattern, ending time of big hit, number of rounds, etc.) To get

When it is determined in S200 that it is out (S200: no), the process proceeds to S220, and it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S220). This compares the extracted big hit determination random number value with a table storing a predetermined small hit value. If the determination is affirmative (S220: yes), the small hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determination random number (S225), and the process proceeds to S230. The small winning probability of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) of this embodiment is 1/288. After that, the variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern (S230).

After the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination process of S230, the process shifts to the small hitting setting process of S235, and then proceeds to S250.
With the small hitting setting processing of S235, the information concerning the small hitting game (the starting interval of the small hitting game, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 14 and the ending interval of the small hitting game) is acquired, and the number of shortening times or the number of certainty changes is subtracted. Processing.

When it is determined in S220 that it is not a small hit (S220: no), the variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern (S240), the loss setting process (S245) is performed, and the flow merges into S250. In the loss setting process of S245, a process of subtracting the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes is performed.

Following S215, S235, or S245, data showing the above-mentioned lottery results, specifically, normal big hit, probability variation big hit, small hit or not, kind of small hit, reach miss (reach but there is reach display) , A variation start command (display control command) including data indicating either out of reach display and variation pattern data designating variation time is output to the sub integrated control device 83 (S250), and the jackpot game process is performed. Transition. In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 determines an effect to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 from among a plurality of types of effects, based on the received variation start command. Thereafter, the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol, but at the same time, the variation of the special symbol is also started by the main controller 80. The effect symbol display device 6 executes effect display based on the variation pattern, and displays various notices and reach effects of whether the player is hit or missed. The player can grasp the degree of expectation for the hit by looking at the notice and the reach effect.
The main controller 80 of the present embodiment transmits a setting command including information such as a probability-set setting value to the sub-integrated controller at the start of variation of the special symbol. As a result, the sub integrated control device 83 can recognize any of the probability-set setting values among the setting values 1 to 3 shown in FIG.

If it is determined that the special symbol is fluctuating in S155 of FIG. 8 (S155: yes), the process proceeds to S300 of FIG. 10, and the symbol variation time (based on the variation pattern of S210, S230 or S240) has elapsed. Determine whether or not. In the case of a negative determination (S300: no), the process shifts directly to the big hit game process. In the case of a positive determination (S300: yes), the jackpot game process is performed after the confirmed symbol display process (S305) is performed. In the definite symbol display process, a command to display the definite symbol (symbol definite command) is output to the sub integrated control device 83, and the command is given to the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10. Output and stop with the definite pattern. In this embodiment, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. However, since the variation time is designated by the variation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, the effect display can be executed equally while suppressing the number of commands.

When it is determined in S160 of FIG. 8 that the definite symbol is being displayed (S160: yes), the process proceeds to S350 of FIG. 11, and it is determined whether the display time of the definite symbol has ended. In the case of a negative determination (S350: no), a big hit game process is performed. In the case of a positive determination (S350: yes), the display of the fixed symbol is ended (S355), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been fixedly displayed is a big hit symbol (S360). When a positive determination is made (S360: yes), it is determined whether the probability variation flag is 1 (S365). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S365: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S370, and the process proceeds to S375. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S365: no), the process directly proceeds to S375. In S375, it is determined whether the time saving flag is 1. If the time saving flag is 1 (S375: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 in S380, and the process proceeds to S390. If the time saving flag is not 1 (S375: no), the process directly proceeds to S390.

In S390, whether or not the main control device 80 is currently changing the game state, whether the current game state is the open extension state, the state designating command indicating the state such as a special symbol fixed time (600 ms) Later, it transmits to the sub integrated control device 83, and shifts to S395.

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

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

In S440, the main control unit 80 is a state of the current game state is in the probability change, whether or not the state is open extension state, such as a state designation command special symbol determination time (600ms) after the sub-integrated control It transmits to the device 83 and executes a big hit game process.
In the case of the present embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designating command from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the win/fail judgment process is after the special symbol fixing time, but at the time of starting the special symbol fluctuation and restoring the power source. Also in the above, the configuration may be such that the state designation command is transmitted.

Thereafter, in S445, main controller 80 determines whether or not the specially displayed special symbol is a symbol for a small hit (S445). If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not the symbol for the small hit (S445: no), the process directly returns. In addition, when the special symbol which is confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit (S445: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S450), and the small hit game start process (S455) is performed. In the small hitting game start processing (S455), a command for starting the small hitting game and information related to the small hitting game (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. .. When the small hit game start processing ends, the big hit game processing starts.

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

When it is determined in S505 that the special winning opening 14 is open (S505: yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 13, and it is determined whether or not 10 winnings have been won in the special winning opening 14. It should be noted that although the number is 10 in this embodiment, the number may be 9 or 8 and is not particularly limited. When 10 prizes are won in the special winning opening 14 (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and the special winning opening closing process is performed. And big hit interval processing (S565) is done, big hit game processing ends. When 10 prizes have not been won in the special winning opening 14 (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit in 8 rounds, 10 rounds, and 16 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to these seconds. When the opening time has ended (S555: yes), it merges with S560, and when it has not ended (S555: no), the big hit game process is ended.

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

When it is determined in S515 of FIG. 12 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. 14 and it is determined whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed. In the case of a negative determination (S600: no), the process directly returns. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S600: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the next game state acquired in S215 of FIG. Then, when shifting to the probability variation and the time saving (S615: yes), the probability variation number and the time saving number are set (S630), the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are set to 1 (S635), and the process proceeds to S640.
In this case, after the big hit game is over, the state changes to the probability change state and the open extension state. Further, in the probability variation/shortened time count setting process (S630), the probability variation count is set to 100 times. In addition, the number of times saved is set to 100 times, and the number of times the special symbols change is guaranteed to continue up to 100 times. The “probability variation/time saving number setting processing” means the probability variation number setting processing and the time saving number setting processing.
When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. Further, when the time saving flag is set to 1, in the present embodiment, the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the average variation time of the ordinary symbol is reduced, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is set. The high-probability game state and the time saving game state are continued until, for example, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol associated with the hit determination (the number of times the hit determination is executed) reaches 100 times, and by this time limit, the probability variation/time saving limiter operates. Then, it is configured to return to the normal gaming state (low-probability gaming state and non-open extended state). The “probability variation/time saving limiter” means a probability variation limiter and a time saving limiter.

In S615, when the jackpot game is not finished and the state is not shifted to the probability variation state, but only the open extension state is shifted (S615: no), the number of time saving is set (S620), and the time saving flag is set to "1" (S625. ), and proceeds to S640. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the game is transferred to the open extension state. In S620, main controller 80 sets the number of time reductions to 100 times. In addition, the time saving game state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (the number of executions of the hit determination) accompanying the hit determination reaches 100 times, and by this time limit, the time saving limiter is activated to the non-open extension state. It is configured to return.

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

Next, in S500 of FIG. 11, when it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the small hitting game process to be transferred will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.
First, in S650, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S650). When a negative determination is made (S650: no), this processing is ended as it is. If the special electric accessory is operating (S650: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S655). If the special winning opening 14 is not open (S655: no), it is determined whether the special winning opening 14 is closed due to the interval (S660). If it is not during the interval (S660: no), it is determined whether the small hit end production is being performed (S665). If this is also a negative determination (S665: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the small hitting game has elapsed (S670). When the small hitting start effect time has elapsed (S670: yes), a special winning opening opening process (S675) is performed, and this process is ended. If the time required for the effect of starting the small hit game has not elapsed (S670: no), the process ends (return) as it is.

When it is determined in S655 that the special winning opening 14 is open (S655: yes), the process proceeds to S700 in FIG. 16, and it is determined whether or not 10 winnings have been won in the special winning opening 14. It should be noted that although the number is 10 in this embodiment, the number may be 9 or 8 and is not particularly limited. When 10 prizes are won in the special winning opening 14 (S700: yes), the process proceeds to S710, and the special winning opening closing process is performed. Then, the big hit interval process (S715) is performed, and the process ends. When 10 prizes have not been won in the special winning opening 14 (S700: no), the process proceeds to S705, and it is determined whether the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, the maximum opening time is set to 0.9 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. If the opening time has ended (S705: yes), the process merges into S710, and if the opening time has not ended (S705: no), the processing ends.

When it is determined in S660 of FIG. 15 that the interval is in progress (S660: yes), the process proceeds to S720 of FIG. 16 and it is determined whether or not the small hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S720: yes), it is determined whether the specified number has been opened or 10 game balls have been won (S725). In the case of a positive determination (S725: yes), the small hit end effect processing (S730) is performed, and the process ends. In the case of a negative determination (S725: no), the process of opening the special winning opening 14 again (S735) is performed, and the process ends. If it is determined that the small hit interval time has not elapsed (S720: no), the process ends. In addition, in the process of opening and closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 produces an effect according to the signal.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the pending symbol display processing of this embodiment will be described.
First, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a prefetch command has been received (S750). In the case of a positive determination (S750: yes), it is determined whether to change the display mode of the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S755). In the case of a positive determination (S755: yes), the contents of the prefetch command are referred to (S760), and from the contents of the setting command received from the main control unit 80, the probability-set setting values are set value 1 to setting value 3 It refers to which one of them (S765), and proceeds to S770.
In S770, the main control device 80 displays on the effect design display device 6 from the look-ahead symbols shown in FIG. 18(b) based on the type of the look-ahead command referred to in S760 and the result referred to in S765. A preread pattern to be selected is selected (S770), and the process proceeds to S780. Moreover, when the display mode of the holding symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the normal holding symbol (S755: no), the normal holding symbol shown in FIG. 18(b) is selected (S775), and the process proceeds to S780. To do.
In S780, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the holding symbol determined in S770 or S775 on the effect symbol display device 6 (S780), and ends this processing. If the prefetch command has not been received (S750: no), this processing ends.

With reference to FIG. 18A, the appearance rate of the effect mode displayed on the screen of the effect display device 6 when the setting value is probability set to the setting value 1 (1/200) will be described.
When the probability is set with the setting value 1 (1/200), the player wins with the probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table shown in FIG. Further, the pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is SP reach (super reach), reach (normal reach), loss (super reach or normal reach, etc.) with a probability indicated by the "appearance rate" of the table. It will occur in the big hit lottery without becoming).

As the types of reserved symbols corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the normal reserved symbol described in the table of FIG. 18(b) and the prefetch symbol A to the prefetch symbol J are provided.
The display mode of the normally reserved symbol of the first special symbol is a white circle. The display mode of the normally reserved symbol of the second special symbol is a white square. Although the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different modes, the same mode may be used.
Further, the display mode of the look-ahead symbol A corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "!" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol A corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "!" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol B corresponding to the first special symbol is a black circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol B corresponding to the second special symbol is a black square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol C of the first special symbol is such that “★” is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol C of the second special symbol is such that “★” is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol D corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "certain" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol D corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "certain" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol E corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "high" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol E corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "high" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol F corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "low" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol F corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "low" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol G corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "1" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol G corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "1" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol H corresponding to the first special symbol is such that "(1)" is displayed in a white circle. The display mode of the look-ahead symbol H corresponding to the second special symbol is such that "(1)" is displayed in a white square.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol I corresponding to the first special symbol is that white circled 1 is displayed. The look-ahead symbol I is a look-ahead symbol used only in the first special symbol.
The display mode of the look-ahead symbol J corresponding to the second special symbol is such that 1 surrounded by a square is displayed in a white square. The look-ahead symbol J is a look-ahead symbol used only in the second special symbol.

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

As shown in FIG. 19, the normal design symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the reserve memory corresponding to the normal design symbol is exhausted, and the result of the hit/miss judgment is a loss (a big hit without becoming a super reach or a normal reach). The probability of appearing in the lottery) is set to 200/200.

Further, in the case of the normal reserved symbol, the normal reserved symbol is digested, and the reach (normal reach) is set to 150/200 with a loss from the result of the judgment. Moreover, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the prefetching symbol A, it corresponds to the prefetching symbol A. The ratio at which the reach (normal reach) appears when the pending storage is exhausted and the result of the hit/miss judgment is lost is set to 50/200.

Next, in the case of the normal reserved symbol, the normal reserved symbol is digested, and the SP reach (super reach) appearance ratio is set to 150/200 with a loss from the result of the hit determination.
Moreover, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the prefetching symbol A, it corresponds to the prefetching symbol A. The rate at which SP reach (super reach) appears when the pending storage is exhausted and the result of the judgment of success is lost is set to 20/200.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and the holding symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the pre-reading symbol B, the reserved memory corresponding to the pre-reading symbol B. The ratio at which SP reach (super reach) appears due to the result of the determination of whether or not the game is digested is set to 20/200.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and the holding symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the prefetching symbol C, the pending storage corresponding to the prefetching symbol C The rate at which SP reach (super reach) appears due to the result of the determination of success or failure after being digested is set to 10/200.

Next, in the case of a normal hold symbol, the normal hold symbol is digested, and a jackpot is generated from the result of the hit/miss determination, and the ratio of appearances that notify the fact that the jackpot is a big hit is set to 100/200.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the pre-reading symbol A, it is a big hit from the result of the hit/miss judgment, and a big hit. The rate of appearance of the effect notifying that is set to 10/200. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the look-ahead symbol B, it is a big hit from the result of the hit/miss judgment, and a big hit. The rate of appearance of the effect notifying that is set to 20/200. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is the pre-reading symbol C, it is a big hit from the result of the hit/miss judgment, and a big hit. The ratio at which the effect for notifying that is appears is set to 30/200. A game ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, and the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is either the prefetching symbol D, the prefetching symbol E, the prefetching symbol F or the prefetching symbol G. If it is, the proportion of the big hit, which is a big hit from the result of the hit determination, appears at 10/200.

The "expected value" in the table shown in FIG. 19 is an item indicating the "reward ratio" and the "reliability" when the normal reserved symbol and the look-ahead symbol appear.
The "winning ratio" in the "expected value" shown in FIG. 19 indicates that when each effect pattern (miss, reach, super reach, big hit) is performed, the result of the hit determination based on the corresponding pending storage results in loss. It shows the ratio when it is a big hit. Further, the "reliability" shown in FIG. 19 indicates the probability of being a big hit as a result of the hit/miss judgment by the pending storage.
Therefore, in the table shown in FIG. 19, among the seven types of look-ahead symbols from the look-ahead symbol A to the look-ahead symbol G, the most reliable look-ahead symbol is the look-ahead symbol D, the look-ahead symbol E, the look-ahead symbol F, and the look-ahead symbol G. is there. The pre-reading symbol D, the pre-reading symbol E, the pre-reading symbol F, and the pre-reading symbol G having the next highest degree of reliability is the pre-reading symbol C. Next to the read-ahead symbol C, the read-ahead symbol having high reliability is the read-ahead symbol B. Among the seven types of pre-reading symbols from the pre-reading symbol A to the pre-reading symbol G, the pre-reading symbol having the lowest reliability is the pre-reading symbol A.
The read-ahead symbol H, the read-ahead symbol I, and the read-ahead symbol J are the read-ahead symbols that suggest only the set values that have been probability set.

The look-ahead symbol of the present embodiment suggests the degree of expectation of whether or not it will be a big hit, but is not limited to this, for example, the probability variation big hit that shifts to a high-probability game state after the big hit game is confirmed. It may be configured to suggest that there is.

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

With reference to FIG. 21, the difference in the look-ahead symbols displayed by the probability-set setting value will be described with respect to the content of one look-ahead command.

First, FIG. 21(a) is a big hit confirmation from the contents of the prefetch command, and the prefetch symbol G displayed when the probability-set set value is the set value 1 (1/200) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21(a), the pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 are displayed. The display mode of the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponds to the prefetch symbol G because the white circle indicates "1". The look-ahead symbol G notifies that the big hit is confirmed from the content of the look-ahead command, and suggests that the probability is set to the set value 1 (1/200). As a result, the player recognizes that the big hit is confirmed and knows that the probability-set setting value is the setting value 1, so that the player can continue to play the game even after the big hit. ..

Next, FIG. 21B is displayed when the big hit is confirmed from the contents of the prefetch command and the probability set value is the set value 1 (1/200) or the set value 2 (1/250). The pre-reading pattern E will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21( b ), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 are displayed. The display mode of the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponds to the look-ahead symbol E because "high" is displayed in the white circle. The pre-reading pattern E informs that the big hit is confirmed from the contents of the pre-reading command, and suggests that the probability is set to the set value 1 (1/200) or the set value 2 (1/250), that is, the high setting. .. This makes it easier for the player to guess not only that the jackpot has been confirmed but also that the probability-set setting value is the setting value 1 or the setting value 2, so that the player can set a high setting even after the jackpot game is over. By understanding that, you will continue to play.

Next, FIG. 21C shows that the big hit is confirmed from the contents of the prefetch command, and the probability-set setting value is the setting value 1 (1/200), the setting value 2 (1/250), or the setting value 3 (1 /285), the look-ahead symbol F displayed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21(c), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a first reserved symbol 1002, a second reserved symbol 1003, and a third reserved symbol 1004 are displayed. The display mode of the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponds to the look-ahead symbol F because the white circle is displayed as “probability”. The pre-reading pattern F informs that the big hit is confirmed from the contents of the pre-reading command, and suggests that any one of the set values 1 to 3 is set with probability. Thereby, the player understands that the big hit is confirmed.
As shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to create various situations by providing display modes of a plurality of types of look-ahead symbols.

According to the ball game machine of the first embodiment, the reserved symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 has a special symbol corresponding to the game ball entering the starting opening from the time of entering the starting opening. Since it is displayed over a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation starts, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the probability-set setting value to the player.
Depending on the contents of the read-ahead command and the set value that has been set, the display mode of the read-ahead symbol is selected, so depending on the displayed symbol, how much is the degree of reliability, and which jackpot is the probability of being determined. You can understand whether you are doing.

The look-ahead symbol D, the look-ahead symbol E, the look-ahead symbol F, and the look-ahead symbol G shown in FIG. 18(b) are designed to suggest a big hit decision, so the four kinds of look-ahead symbols described above are displayed on the screen of the effect design display device 6. At the time when the symbol is displayed, as a player, the pending storage corresponding to the look-ahead symbol is consumed, and until the special symbol starts to change, it is just a digestion time. However, as for the look-ahead symbol that suggests that the big hit is confirmed as shown in FIG. 20, since the suggestion of the set value probability set is different depending on the symbol, the suggestion of the set value probability set for the above time is notified. It will be time, and it will be meaningful time.

Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration/state of the first embodiment and the constituent features of the present invention will be shown.
The "numerical value data extracting means" and the "holding storage means" of the present invention correspond to the first extracted random number holding storage processing (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage processing (S130), and the "win/fail judgment means" is right or wrong. Corresponding to the determination process (S50), the "numerical data confirmation means" corresponds to the first look-ahead determination process (S115) and the second look-ahead determination process (S135), "special symbol display control means" is the first special It corresponds to the symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10, the "reserved symbol display means" corresponds to the symbol display processing (S780), the "reserved symbol selection means", the look-ahead symbol selection processing (S770) and It corresponds to the normal reserved symbol selection process (S775).

As another configuration of the first embodiment, when the time counted by the timer 97 mounted on the sub integrated control device 83 has passed a predetermined time, a configuration value which suggests the set value using the look-ahead symbol is suggested. It may be. For example, until the time counted by the timer 97 passes a predetermined time (for example, 19:00 pm), the preset value set by the look-ahead symbol is not suggested, and the time counted by the timer 97 is the predetermined time ( For example, when the time of 19:00) has passed, the setting value set by the look-ahead symbol may be suggested.
The configuration used for suggesting the set value which is the probability set by the above-described time counted by the timer 97 is not limited to the first embodiment, and the second, third, and later-described embodiments will be described later. 4, the fifth embodiment, the other configurations of the fifth embodiment, the sixth embodiment, and the seventh embodiment may be combined.
In any configuration, even if the probability value set by the player is discriminated by the player, if it is after 19:00 pm, the business hours of the remaining game stores are limited, so the game is limited. It is possible to notify the store in a state where it is unlikely to cause significant damage.

Although the holding symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 of the present embodiment is not configured to change pending, it is not limited to this, and may be changed to pending. For example, the configuration may be such that the pending change is made according to the content of the prefetch command and the probability-set setting value included in the setting command.
Further, although the present embodiment has been described with the look-ahead symbol, it may be performed with another look-ahead continuous effect performed over a plurality of fluctuations. Other pre-reading continuous production is to make a different pattern action at the start of variation, or to operate sounds and movable objects for production to suggest the pre-reading determination content, and pre-reading production using the pre-reading design. Has the same effect.
Especially in the case of pre-reading continuous production performed at the start of fluctuation, unlike the pre-reading pattern, it is shown only for a short time, but since it is performed over multiple fluctuations, it is easy for the player to recognize and other players are difficult to grasp A unique effect can be produced.
[Example 2]

Example 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since this embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, the different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, it is configured to suggest the set value which is set probability using the look-ahead symbol, but in the second embodiment, the first extracted random number reserved storage process (S110), the second extracted random number reserved storage process ( In a state where a predetermined number (4) is stored in S130), the game is started by the start opening over winning sound output when there is a winning in the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12). It is configured to suggest the probability set value to the person. Even if the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal probability game state or a predetermined game state (high-probability game state, time saving game state), the start mouth over winning sound is output to suggest the set value. It is composed.

The main controller 80 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 in a state where the first holding memory stored due to the entry into the first starting opening 11 is full. , A first winning designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main controller 80, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 12 in a state where the second holding memory stored due to the entry into the second starting opening 12 is full, It is configured to send a 2-win prize designation command to the sub integrated control device 83.
The sub integrated control device 83, which has received the first winning designation command or the second winning designation command, further notifies that the game ball has entered the starting opening in a state where a predetermined number (4) of reserve memories are stored. The winning opening over winning sound is output from the speaker 66.

Here, the type of the winning opening over winning sound of the second embodiment will be described.
With the predetermined number (4) stored in the first extracted random number reserved storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number reserved storage process (S130), further start ports (first start port 11, second start port 12) When there is a winning prize, a normal over-winning sound is output from the speaker 66. The normal over-winning sound does not indicate the probability-set setting value.

Further, in a state in which a predetermined number (four) is stored by the first extracted random number reserved storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number reserved storage process (S130), the starting port (first starting port 11, second starting port) 12) If there is a prize and any of the set values 1 (1/200, 1/20) to the set value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set with probability, any setting With a value indicating that the probability has been set and the number of holding memories (first holding memory, second holding memory) stored in a predetermined number (four), the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening) An over-winning sound A for notifying that the mouth 12) has been won is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, although the winning sound is different, it is possible to recognize that the upper limit of the number of storable storages has been reached, and to inform that the winning to the starting opening beyond this is meaningless.

A predetermined number (4) is stored in the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), and the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a prize and the probability of setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or setting value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set, setting value 1 or setting value 2 is the probability. To a starting port (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) while indicating that the setting has been made and a predetermined number (4) of reserved memories (first reserved memory, second reserved memory) are stored. The over-winning sound B for informing that there is a prize is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, it is decided that the most unfavorable setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is not established, so that the player is not the unfavorable setting value, and the most advantageous setting value 1 (1 /200, 1/20).

A predetermined number (4) is stored in the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), and the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a prize and a probability of setting value 2 (1/250, 1/25) or setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set, setting value 2 (1/250 , 1/25) or setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is probabilistically set, and the reserved memory (first reserved memory, second reserved memory) has a predetermined number (4 In the stored state, the over-winning sound C for notifying that there is a prize in the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12) is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, contrary to the winning sound B, it is determined that the most advantageous setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) is not established, so the player finishes the game or sets the second best setting value 2 You can consider whether to continue the game while expecting (1/250, 1/25).

A predetermined number (4) is stored in the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), and the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a winning a prize and the setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) is set with probability, it is suggested that the setting value 1 is set with probability and the reserved memory (first reserved memory, second reserved memory). With a predetermined number (four) of stored (reserved storage) being stored, an over-winning sound D for notifying that there is a winning in the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12) is a predetermined value. It is output from the speaker 66 with a probability. If the winning sound D, it has been determined that the most advantageous setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20), the number of pending storage has reached the upper limit and the player tries to continue the game as much as possible. Can motivate.

A predetermined number (4) is stored in the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), and the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a winning a prize and the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability, it is suggested that the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability and is held. Informing that there was a prize in the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12) with a predetermined number (4 pieces) of memory (first holding memory, second holding memory) stored The over-winning sound E is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since there is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage in comparison, it is possible to consider whether to continue the game depending on the expansion.

A predetermined number (4) is stored in the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), and the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a winning a prize and the set value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set with probability, the set value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set with probability. With a predetermined number (4) of the suggestion and holding memories (first holding memory, second holding memory) stored, there is a winning in the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12). The over-winning sound F for notifying the fact is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since it is decided that the setting value is the most unfavorable, it can be used as a criterion for stopping the game.

A predetermined number (4) is stored in the first extracted random number holding storage process (S110) and the second extracted random number holding storage process (S130), and the starting ports (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) are further stored. If there is a prize and the probability of setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set, setting value 1 (1/200 , 1/20) or the set value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is probabilistically set, and the reserved memory (first reserved memory, second reserved memory) stores a predetermined number (4). In this state, an over-winning sound G for notifying that there is a prize in the starting opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12) is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. Either the most favorable setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the most unfavorable setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set, so the player thinks that the setting value is 1 and is positive. It is possible to determine whether to continue the game or to end the game because there is a risk that the set value is 3.

The over-winning sounds shown in FIG. 22 are different winning sounds. The above-described over-winning sound may be output only in the normal probability game state, may be output in a predetermined game state, or may be output only in the big hit game. Further, the effect display is not limited to the winning sound, and may be effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. For example, if a character is displayed on the screen when an over-winning occurs, the player recognizes that the over-winning has occurred, and if the player knows which character corresponds to the set value, the over-winning wins. It becomes possible to recognize the setting contents as well as the recognition.

According to the ball game machine described in the second embodiment, if a predetermined number (four) of the reserved memories (first reserved memory, second reserved memory) are stored, the starting opening (first starting opening 11 , The over-winning sound can be output to the second starting opening 12) a plurality of times by winning, and the degree of recognition of the probability set value can be increased.
In addition, with the starting mouth over winning sound, a predetermined number (four) of holding memories (first holding memory, second holding memory) are stored, and then the starting mouths (first starting mouth 11, second starting mouth 12) are stored. ), it is possible to give meaning to the starting mouth over winning sound, which is not so meaningful, by not only notifying that there is a winning prize, but also suggesting a set value set with probability.

Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration/state of the second embodiment and the constituent features of the present invention will be shown.
The "excessive winning a prize effect" of the present invention corresponds to the normal over-winning sound shown in FIG. 22, and the "specific excessive winning a prize effect" corresponds to the over-winning sound A to the over-winning sound G shown in FIG.
[Example 3]

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since this embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, the different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, it was configured to suggest the setting value that was set probability using the look-ahead symbol, but in the third embodiment, it is determined to be a big hit from the result of the hit/miss determination, and the big hit game is started, during the round. In the round game effect of, the player is configured to suggest the probability set value to the player with a predetermined probability.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, a round game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during the round game will be described.

FIG. 23(a) shows an example of the round game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the fourth round. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of round effects displayed during the round game.
On the upper left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1007 displaying “In Big Game” is displayed. A display example 1007 notifies the player that a big hit game is being played. Also, a display example 1006 displayed as "4R" is displayed. In the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” which is the effect character 1001 is displayed. Note that FIG. 23(a) is a round effect that is performed during a normal round game, since a display example or the like that suggests the probability-set setting value is not displayed.

FIG. 23(b) shows an example of the round game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the fourth round.
On the upper left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1007 displaying “In Big Game” is displayed. A display example 1007 notifies the player that a big hit game is being played. Also, a display example 1006 displayed as "4R" is displayed. In the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, an effect character 1001, “Tatsukichi of the bear wearing glasses” is displayed. In the display example 1008 displayed at the lower right of the effect character 1001, “High setting” is displayed. The display example 1008 notifies the player that the probability set value is either the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25). There is. Of course, as in the other embodiments, rather than notifying the setting value such as the setting value 1 or 2, the setting value 2 or 3, the effect of the suggestion is performed, and the willingness to continue the game and the judgment material. Can be given.

According to the ball game machine according to the third embodiment, the player suggests a set value probability set in the round game effect performed during the round game, so that the player performs the round game effect over a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the set value set by the probability of the player.
[Example 4]

Example 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since this embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, the different points will be mainly described.
In Example 1, it was configured to suggest a setting value that was set probability using the look-ahead symbol, but in Example 4, the number of entrances (10) that exceeds a predetermined number of balls entered in the one-round game. When there is a sphere, it is configured to suggest the probability set value to the player by the special winning opening over winning sound to the special winning opening 14.

When the main control device 80 of the present embodiment reaches a predetermined winning number (10) in the special winning opening 14 in one round and a game ball enters the opening big winning opening. The main controller 80 is configured to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command indicating that the special winning opening has been excessively won to the sub integrated control device 83.
The sub integrated control device 83, which has received the special winning opening winning designation command, further outputs a big winning opening over winning sound from the speaker 66, which notifies that the gaming ball has entered the big winning opening.
The sub integrated control device 83, which has received the special winning opening prize designation command, has a certain probability that information about which of the setting values 1 to 3 the setting value included in the received setting command is. Referring to FIG. 24, one of over-winning sound A to over-winning sound G is selected, and the selected winning sound is output from speaker 66 with a predetermined probability.

The special winning opening over winning sound of the fourth embodiment will be described.
When a predetermined number of balls (10) have been reached in the special winning opening 14 and a game ball has been won in the open special winning opening, a normal over winning sound is output from the speaker 66. .. It should be noted that the normal over-prize sound does not imply a probability-set value.

With the predetermined number of balls (10) in the special winning opening 14, the game balls enter the opening special opening 14, and from the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) If either of the set values 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set with probability, the over-winning sound A is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, it is possible to simply know that the special winning opening has won the specified number or more, and the player can know that the specified number or more of the winning balls have been obtained.

In addition, in a state where the predetermined number of balls (10) has reached the special winning opening 14, the game balls enter the opening special winning opening 14, and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) ) Or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability, the over-winning sound B is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. If it is the winning sound B, it is decided that it is not the most unfavorable setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5), so that the player is not the unfavorable setting value, possibly the most advantageous setting value 1 You can play with the expectation that it may be (1/200, 1/20).

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

With the predetermined number of balls (10) in the special winning opening 14, a game ball enters the opening big winning opening 14, and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) When the probability is set, the over-prize sound D is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. If the winning sound D, it is decided that the most advantageous setting value is 1. Therefore, the player can be motivated to continue the game as much as possible, as well as the specified number of prize balls being generated.

With the number of balls (10) set in advance at the special winning opening 14, the game balls enter the opening special opening 14, and the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) When the probability is set, the over-winning sound E is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since there is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage in comparison, it is possible to consider whether to continue the game depending on the expansion.

In a state where the predetermined number of balls (10) has reached the special winning opening 14, the game balls enter the opening special opening 14, and the set value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5). ), the over-winning sound F is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. In this case, since it is decided that the setting value is the most unfavorable, it can be used as a criterion for stopping the game when the big hit game is over.

In the state where the predetermined number of balls (10) has reached the special winning opening 14, the game balls enter the opening special winning opening 14, and the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or If any of the set values 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set with probability, the over-winning sound G is output from the speaker 66 with a predetermined probability. Either the most favorable setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the most unfavorable setting value 3 (1/285, 1/28.5) is set, so the player thinks that the setting value is 1 and is positive. It is possible to determine whether to continue the game or to end the game because there is a risk that the set value is 3.

According to the ball game machine according to the fourth embodiment, since the big hit game is composed of a plurality of rounds, there are a plurality of opportunities to win the game ball at the special winning opening 14 in excess of the prescribed number (10 pieces). Therefore, it is possible to increase the recognition degree of the set value set by the probability of the player as many times as possible.
Further, when more than the specified number of game balls are won in the open special winning opening 14, any one of the over winning sounds A to the over winning sounds G shown in FIG. 24 (see FIG. 24) is a predetermined value. Since it is possible to recognize the set value set by the probability by being output from the speaker 66 with probability, it is output when the number of game balls exceeds the specified number (10) in the special winning opening 14 and the game balls are won. Big winning mouth over The winning sound can be given meaning.
[Example 5]

A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since this embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, the different points will be mainly described.
In Example 1, it was configured to suggest a setting value that was set probability using the look-ahead symbol, but in Example 5, in the high-probability game state and the time saving game state that shifts after the jackpot game is finished, the effect symbol display The effect display displayed on the device 6 indicates the probability set value to the player.

With reference to FIG. 25, an example of the effect display displayed on the first effect symbol display device 6 in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state that shift after the big hit game is described.

FIG. 25(a) shows an example of a normal effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the high-probability game state and the time saving game state which are shifted after the end of the big hit game. The effect display shown in FIG. 25(a) does not suggest the probability-set setting value.
As shown in FIG. 25(a), the pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the first reserved symbol 1002, the second reserved symbol 1003, and the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed. In the display example 1005 displayed on the left side of the effect character 1001, "Tatsuyoshi RUSH remaining 80 times" is displayed, and in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state, the winning/deciding determination of the special symbol is performed 80 times. And it is informed that it will end.

FIG. 25(b) shows an example of the effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the probability set value is suggested in the high probability game state and the time saving game state.
As shown in FIG. 25(b), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the first reserved symbol 1002, the second reserved symbol 1003, and the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed. In the display example 1005 displayed on the left side of the effect character 1001, "Tatsuyoshi RUSH remaining 80 times" is displayed, and in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state, the winning/deciding determination of the special symbol is performed 80 times. And it is informed that it will end.
In the display example 1009 displayed above the effect character 1001, “Set value 1” is displayed. This suggests that the probability set value for the player is the set value 1 (1/20). Needless to say, as in the other embodiments, rather than notifying the set value such as the set value 1 or the set value 2, or the set value 2 or the set value 3, it is possible to perform an effect as suggested. , It may be possible to give motivation and judgment materials for continuing the game.

According to the ball game machine according to the fifth embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, when the game state shifts to a high-probability game state, a time saving game state that is advantageous to the player, a game advantageous to the screen of the effect symbol display device The effect indicating that the state is in progress is displayed, and since the effect continues until the advantageous game state ends, at the same time as the effect indicating that the advantageous game state is in the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, By suggesting the set value set with probability, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the set value set with probability to the player.

Other configurations of the fifth embodiment may be the configurations described below.
The pachinko machine having the other configuration of the fifth embodiment has a "limiter function" which is activated when a big hit game in which the big hit game is shifted to a high-probability game state after a large number of hits occurs a predetermined number of times in succession. When the "limiter function" reaches a predetermined number of times, it is configured not to shift to the high-probability game state after the jackpot game, but to return to the normal-probability game state.
The pachinko machine configured with the above-mentioned "limiter function" suggests a setting value by starting a production mode different from the normal production mode in the high probability game state with the limiter function activated. It is possible to do it. In this case, if the limiter function normally operates, the high probability state will be forced to end, but it was only a negative factor, but when the limiter function operates, there is a positive possibility that the set value can be determined. You will be able to give a special aspect.
The same effect can be provided not only in the high probability game state, but also in a configuration in which a set value is suggested in the round game effect at the time of a big hit game by winning when the limiter function is activated. At that time, an over-winning prize may be the cause.

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

FIG. 26A shows an example of a normal effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the limiter function is activated in the high-probability game state and the time saving game state.
As shown in FIG. 26( a ), the pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the first reserved symbol 1002, the second reserved symbol 1003, and the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed.
In the display example 1010 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, "5 continuous limiter operation" is displayed, and it is informed that the big hit is currently being made 5 consecutive times. Further, since the limiter operation is displayed, the fact that the limiter is operating is notified when the limiter count reaches a predetermined number.

FIG. 26(b) shows the effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the limiter function is activated in the high-probability game state and the time saving game state, and the player is instructed to the probability-set setting value. An example is shown.
As shown in FIG. 26(b), a pseudo effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Below the pseudo effect design 1000, “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” of the effect character 1001 is displayed. At the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the first reserved symbol 1002, the second reserved symbol 1003, and the third reserved symbol 1004 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed.
In the display example 1010 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, "5 continuous limiter operation" is displayed, and it is informed that the big hit is currently being made 5 consecutive times. Further, since the limiter operation is displayed, the fact that the limiter is operating is notified when the number of times of the limiter reaches a predetermined number. Then, in the display example 1009 displayed above the effect character 1001, “High setting” is displayed, and the probability-set setting value is the setting value 1 (1/20) or the setting value 2 (1/ It is suggested to be any of 25).

For the pachinko machine equipped with the limiter function, the effect that informs that the limiter has operated is to inform that the low probability game state will be returned after the end of the big hit game, and the player pays attention to the above effect. Will be seen. Therefore, by proposing the probability-set setting value during the performance, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the probability-setting setting value to the player. Also, when the limiter is activated, by grasping the set value that was set as a probability, if it is set to a high setting, it is possible to continue playing games even after returning to the low probability game state, It will give a nice taste.
[Example 6]

A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since this embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, the different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, it is configured to suggest the set value which is probability set using the look-ahead symbol. In Example 6, since the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to a higher probability than the small hit probability of the first special symbol, after the big hit game is completed, the game moves to the open extension state and the second starting opening 12 When the game ball is entered, since the state that the small hit game occurs is higher than in the non-open extension state, it is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the small hit game is executed. It is configured to suggest a probability-set setting value by using the small hit game effect.

FIG. 26(a) shows an example of a normal effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when a small hit game occurs.
As shown in FIG. 26A, the pseudo effect symbol 1000 displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed as “246”. In the display example 1011 displayed above the pseudo effect design 1000, "Small hit occurs! Let's enter the big winning opening!" is displayed. In the upper left part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect character 1001 “Kuma no Tatsukichi” is displayed.

FIG. 26(b) shows an example of the effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the small hit game occurs and the probability set value is suggested to the player.
As shown in FIG. 26B, the pseudo effect symbol 1000 displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed as “246”. In the display example 1011 displayed above the pseudo effect design 1000, "Small hit occurs! Let's enter the big winning opening!" is displayed. In the upper left part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect character 1001 “Kuma no Tatsukichi” is displayed. In the display example 1008 displayed above the effect character 1001, “high setting” is displayed. This suggests that either the set value 1 (1/200, 1/20) or the set value 2 (1/250, 1/25) is set with probability.

According to the ball game machine according to the sixth embodiment, not only that the small hit game occurs, but also the effect for the small hit game that suggests the probability set value is set, and the frequency of the small hit game is performed. By increasing the value, it is possible to recognize the set value for which the probability is set. It should be noted that instead of suggesting the set value when the small hit game occurs, the set value may be suggested to allow the game ball to be won in the special winning opening during the small hit game state. In this case, even in the small hitting game in which the number of prize balls is relatively small, it is possible to give the joy of winning in the big winning opening, and to give the joy other than the prize balls in the small hit.
[Example 7]

A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 36. Since this embodiment has a lot in common with the first embodiment, the different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, it has been configured to suggest the set value probability set by using the look-ahead symbol, but in the seventh embodiment, the specific area 92 (in this embodiment, a probability change in a predetermined round during the big hit game) By the effect of notifying that the player has entered the specific area 92 that is displayed when the player enters the mouth, the probability setting value is suggested.

FIG. 28 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine. The game board 1 is removably attached to the inner frame 70, and includes a transparent synthetic resin plate-like body so that the back side can be visually observed, and various parts attached to the plate-like body. It is a structure containing. In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, a first effect symbol display device 6A having an LCD panel that enables variable display of pseudo effect symbols for effects, each of which corresponds to a special symbol, and the first effect symbol display device 6A. A second effect symbol display device 6B having an LCD panel of the same shape as the above is provided on the back side of the game board 1 in two stages vertically so that the transparent game board 1 can be seen through.

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

In the game area R, the production gate 94, which is provided to allow the game balls to pass through at all times, the normal symbol operation gate 17, and the second start opening 12 that changes to be openable and closable by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the first The special winning opening 14 and the second winning opening 69 are installed. The effect gate 94 is a gate used for effect.

The first big winning opening 14 is a big winning opening that can be opened and closed by a normal round game when the big hit game is determined by a special symbol hit judgment, and the second big winning opening 69 is a predetermined round game of the big hit game (for example, It is a special winning opening that can be opened and closed in place of the first special winning opening 14 in 15 rounds. The inside of the second big winning opening 69 is provided slightly vertically, and at the lower end, there is a specific area 92 in which it is possible to shift to a probability variation game state in which the probability of winning a special symbol is high by entering a ball, and the inside of the big winning opening. The take-in port 93 for taking in (discharging) the game ball into the game board is installed side by side. In addition, a distribution device 91 that can open and close the specific area 92 is provided above the specific area 92, and thereby the ball entering the specific area 92 is controlled. That is, it is considered difficult to enter the ball if the specific area 92 is opened and closed at regular intervals by the distribution device 91 and the timing is not matched.
The game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 69 is detected by a ball detection sensor (second count SW 69a, see FIG. 29) provided at the entrance and counted as a winning ball. In addition, the game balls that have entered the specific area 92 and the game balls that have been taken into the take-in port 93 are collated with the count to check the presence or absence of the game balls remaining in the second special winning opening 69.

Although the present embodiment is configured to have two special winning openings, the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 69, the present invention is not limited to this. The structure may be such that the two big winning openings, the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening, are performed by one big winning opening.

In the downstream part of the game area R on the right side, a right winning opening 34 that can normally enter a ball is arranged at a position downstream of the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 69.
Further, at the lower end of the center of the game area 3, at the bottom of the board surface, there is provided an outlet 36 for finally taking in the game balls from the left and right game areas L and R.

The electrical configuration of this pachinko machine is shown in the block diagram of FIG.
In the main controller 80 of the seventh embodiment, via the back wiring relay terminal board 75 and the game board relay terminal board 74, the first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33 The left winning opening SW31 for detecting a winning, the right winning opening SW34 for detecting a winning for the right winning opening 34, the first count SW 14a for detecting a winning for the first winning opening 14, the second winning opening 69 Count SW69a for detecting the entrance to the specific area 92, the specific area SW92a for detecting the entrance to the specific area 92, the capturing SW93a for detecting the entrance to the intake port 93, and the entrance to the effect gate 94 The detection signal of the performance gate SW 94a or the like is input.

Further, the main controller 80 of the seventh embodiment, via the game board relay terminal board 74, the first big winning opening solenoid 14b, the second big winning opening solenoid 69b, the normal electric auditors solenoid (in FIG. 12b and a distribution solenoid 91a are connected.
In addition, the main controller 80 controls the first special winning opening solenoid 14b to open and close the special winning opening of the first special winning opening 14, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 69b to control the second special winning opening 69. The normal electric accessory solenoid 12b is controlled to open and close the door member provided at the second starting opening 12, and the distribution solenoid 91a is further controlled to open and close the specific area 92.

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

Next, the big hit game process for controlling the progress of the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 30 to 35. Note that this processing is executed from the main routine.

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

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

When it is determined in S810 that the first special winning opening 14 is open (S810: yes), the process proceeds to S850 of FIG. 31, and it is determined whether or not 10 winnings have been won in the first special winning opening 14. It should be noted that although the number is 10 in this embodiment, the number may be 9 or 8 and is not particularly limited. In addition, if one prize is won in the first big winning opening 14, 15 prize balls are obtained. When 10 prizes are won in the first special winning opening 14 (S850: yes), the process proceeds to S860, and the first special winning opening closing process is performed. And big hit interval processing (S865) is done, big hit game processing ends. When 10 prizes have not been won in the first special winning opening 14 (S850: no), the process proceeds to S855, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, in the 16-round big hit game, the maximum opening time of the first special winning opening 14 of each round other than the predetermined round is set to 30 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this opening time. When the opening time has ended (S855: yes), it joins S860, and when it has not ended (S855: no), the big hit game process ends.

When it is determined in S815 that the second special winning opening 69 is open (S815: yes), the process proceeds to S870 of FIG. 31, and a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 91 described later (S870). Move to.
When the distribution device control process in S870 ends, the process proceeds to S875. In S875, the main control device 80 determines whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the second special winning opening 69. It should be noted that although the number is 10 in this embodiment, the number may be 9 or 8 and is not particularly limited. In addition, when one game ball wins the second big winning opening 69, 15 prize balls are obtained.
When 10 prizes have been won in the second special winning opening 69 (S875: yes), the process proceeds to S885. When 10 prizes have not been won in the second special winning opening 69 (S875: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second special winning opening 69 has ended (S880). In the case of a positive determination (S880: yes), the process merges into S885. In S885, the second special winning opening 69 closing process is performed, the big hit interval process (S890) is performed, and the big hit game process is ended. If the opening time of the second special winning opening 69 has not ended (S880: no), the big hit game process is ended.
In this embodiment, the second special winning opening 69 is opened in 15 rounds. The opening pattern of the second special winning opening 69 is set such that the maximum opening time is 30 seconds in one opening, the opening time is 0.1 seconds in the first opening, and the second opening is after a predetermined time has elapsed. And an opening pattern set to an opening time of 29.9 seconds. In the distribution device 91, the operation of the distribution device 91 is always the same regardless of the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 69. As a result, it is possible to divide the case of winning the specific area 92 and the case of not winning the specific area 92.

When it is determined in S820 of FIG. 30 that the interval is in progress (S820: yes), the process proceeds to S900 of FIG. 32, and it is determined whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 69 opened just before is the final round (S905). If it is the final round (S905: yes), the big hit end effect process (S910) is performed, and the big hit game process is ended.
If it is not the final round (S905: no), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening to be opened in the next round is the first special winning opening 14 (S915). In the case of a positive determination (S915: yes), the process of opening the first big winning opening 14 again (S920) is performed, and the big hit game process is ended. When it is determined that the currently open special winning opening is not the first special winning opening 14 (S915: no), a process of opening the second special winning opening 69 (S925) is performed, and thereafter, Perform big hit game processing. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S900: no), the big hit game process is ended as it is. In the process of opening and closing the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 69, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round on the basis of the signal, and makes an effect according to the round.

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

In S980, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game (S980). When a negative determination is made (S980: no), the process proceeds to S995. In the case of an affirmative determination (S980: yes), the saving time setting process is performed in S985. In S985, the number of shortening times is set to 100 times. After that, the time saving flag is set to 1 (S990), and the flow merges into S995. Of course, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the number of times saved is not set.
Then, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S995), the state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S997), and the jackpot game process is ended.
The number of time savings set in S985 is set to 100 for both the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit. When the time saving flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the average variation time of the ordinary symbol is shortened, and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set.

Next, the specific area passage confirmation processing (S805 of FIG. 30) for detecting a ball entering the specific area 92 during the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S1000, it is determined whether the probability variation valid flag is 0, and if the determination is affirmative (S1000: yes), the process proceeds to S1005. In the case of a negative determination (S1000: no), the specific area passage confirmation process shown in FIG. 31 is ended (returned), and the process proceeds to S810 in FIG. If the probability variation valid flag is "1", the game ball enters the specific area 92 and shifts to the high-probability game state after the jackpot game is over.
In S1005, it is determined whether or not the player has entered the specific area 92 based on the detection signal from the specific area SW92a. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S1005: yes), the process proceeds to S1010. If the determination is negative (S1005: no), the specific area passage confirmation process shown in FIG. 34 is ended (returned), and the process proceeds to S810 in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the main controller 80 that receives the detection signal from the specific area SW 92a transmits a specific area winning designation command to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 to notify that the game ball has won in the specific area 92. .. The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the specific area winning designation command displays the winning effect on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 36).
In S1010, it is determined whether or not a specific area normal flag described later is 1, and if the determination is affirmative (S1010: yes), the probability variation valid flag is set to 1 in S1015, and the specific area passage confirmation in FIG. The process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S810 in FIG. In the case of a negative determination (S1010:no), the specific area passage confirmation process shown in FIG. 34 is ended (returned), and the process proceeds to S810 in FIG.

The distribution device control processing (S870 in FIG. 31) will be described with reference to FIG.
In S1050, main controller 80 determines whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed since the opening of second special winning opening 69 (S1050). In the case of negative determination (S1050: no), the process proceeds to S1070. In the case of a positive determination (S1050: yes), it is determined in S1055 whether the distribution device 91 is closed (S1055). In the case of negative determination (S1055: no), the process merges into S1070. In the case of a positive determination (S1055: yes), the sorting device 91 is opened (S1060), the specific area normal flag is set to "1" (S1065), and the process proceeds to S1070. If the specific area normal flag is set to "1", the distribution device 91 is open, and it is possible to enter the game ball into the specific area 92.

In S1070, main controller 80 determines whether or not distribution device 91 is open. When a negative determination is made (S1070: no), the distribution device control process shown in FIG. 35 is ended, and the process proceeds to S875 in FIG.
Further, in the case of a positive determination (S1070: yes), it is determined whether or not the specific area SW92a has detected the entry of the game ball (S1075). In the case of a positive determination (S1075: yes), the process directly proceeds to S1085. In addition, in the case of a negative determination (S1075: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the distribution device 91 has ended (S1080). When a negative determination is made (S1080: no), the distribution device control processing shown in FIG. 35 is ended, and the process proceeds to S875 in FIG.
If the determination is affirmative (S1080: yes), the distribution device 91 is closed (S1085), the specific area normal flag is set to 0 (S1090), and the distribution device control process shown in FIG. 35 is terminated. , And proceeds to S875 in FIG.

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

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

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

FIG. 36C shows a case where a game ball is won in the specific area 92 in a predetermined round (15 rounds) and the player is instructed that the probability-set setting value is the setting value 1. An example of the winning notification effect displayed on the screen of the symbol display device 6 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 36C, a display example 1006 is displayed on the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the display example 1006, “15R” is displayed, which indicates that the current round is 15 rounds. Further, in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a display example 1012 in which "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed is displayed. The display example 1012 shown in FIG. 36(c) is different from the display mode of the display example 1012 shown in FIGS. 36(a) and 36(b). Thereby, the fact that a prize has been won in the specific area 92 is notified, and it is suggested that the probability-set setting value is the setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20). In this case, since the most advantageous setting value 1 (1/200, 1/20) is determined, it is recognized that the player has won the specific area 92 and the player is motivated to continue the game as much as possible. Can be increased. It should be noted that, as in the other embodiments, it is possible to provide other modes such as a mode of notifying that the setting value is 3 and a mode of suggesting only that the setting value is not 1.

According to the ball game machine according to the seventh embodiment, when the player is concentrated, whether or not the game ball is won in the specific area 92, a probability set value is suggested with a predetermined probability. As a result, high recognition power can be exerted even in the case of a short-time production.

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

The ball-and-ball game machine of Example 7 demonstrated 1 type of ball-and-ball game machine which used the specific area|region 92 as a probability variation port. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a mixer of one type and a mixer of two types using the specific region 92 as a big hit generating port may be used. In that case, it is determined to be a big hit in the special symbol hit determination process, and when the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, a big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 14 occurs, and a small hit in the special symbol hit determination process. When it is determined that the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 69 is opened occurs, and a game ball is placed in the specific area 92 of the second big winning opening 69 in the small hit game. When the ball is entered, the game is shifted to a big hit game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened.
In that case, during the effect for the small hit game, it may be configured to suggest a set value which is set with probability with a predetermined probability.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration, and for example, a configuration may be used in which, when a player enters a general winning opening, a probabilistic setting value is suggested with a predetermined probability. By providing multiple general winning openings and making the winning rate of each winning opening different, when you win a general winning opening with a high winning rate by comparison, a performance that suggests the set value with a low probability is performed, Then, when the player wins a general winning opening with a low winning rate, it is possible to suggest a set value with a high probability. In this case, the degree of expectation can be made different depending on which general winning opening has been won.
Also, when a general winning opening with a higher winning rate is compared, a suggestive degree such as a setting value of 1 or 2 is performed, and when a general winning opening with a lower winning rate is compared. A configuration in which the suggestion level of the set value is made different, such as notifying that the set value is 1, can be considered. If this is the case, it is possible to use the prize at the general prize hole, which normally only generates a lot of prize balls, as an important prize hole to obtain important information as to whether or not to continue the game. You can
In addition, it is possible to suggest a set value when winning in a predetermined order.
Further, the condition device is activated by the big hit symbols are aligned, the game is provided with a character continuous operation number determination device for determining the number of rounds of the big hit game by detecting the game ball in the operating state and for starting the big hit game. In the case of a machine, it may be possible to suggest a set value with a predetermined probability when a game ball is detected by the accessory continuous operation number determination device. In this case, the number of rounds will be announced and the set value will also be suggested, and it is possible to provide important information as to whether or not to continue the game after the big hit game as well as the big hit game to be started from now on. ..

5: Center case 6: Performance symbol display device 9: First special symbol display device 10: Second special symbol display device 50: Pachinko machine 80: Main control device 82: Performance symbol control device 83: Sub integrated control device 95: Probability Setting SW
96: Setting change button

Claims (1)

A win/loss determination means that extracts numeric data due to a game ball entering the starting opening provided on the game board, and makes a win/loss determination based on the numeric data,
Based on a predetermined operation, a probability setting means that can be set to any one of the setting values with different probability that the win/loss determination means wins,
Equipped with effect control means for executing various effects,
If it is determined to be a win in the win/no win determination, a big game is played to open the special winning opening,
The applicable game is configured by performing a round game a plurality of times, which is ended by opening the special winning opening for a predetermined time or by entering a predetermined number of balls into the special winning opening,
When there are more balls than the specified number in the round game, the effect control means executes an excess winning effect that suggests the setting content based on the set value of the probability setting means with a predetermined probability. In the configuration,
The excess winning effect is provided with an effect that suggests that any one of a plurality of setting values that have a higher probability of winning than the predetermined setting value is set.
A ball game machine characterized by that.

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