JP6780866B2 - Bullet game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine, particularly a ball game machine having a function of a small hit game.

In the conventional ball game machine (pachinko machine), when the game ball enters the starting port, the special symbol fluctuates, and it is determined whether or not the ball is a big hit or a small hit. Will be done. After that, a special symbol is confirmed and displayed to notify the result of the hit / fail judgment, and if the result of the judgment is a big hit, the game is generally shifted to a big hit game which is advantageous for winning a prize ball.

In this type of pachinko machine, as a gaming state that is advantageous for the player after the end of the big hit game, a probability fluctuation state (simply also called a probability change state) in which the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment of whether or not the jackpot is won is changed to a high probability ) Can be migrated. Further, there is also a gaming machine configured so that small hits occur frequently in a probabilistic state, and the player's ball is gradually increased by entering the ball into the large winning opening opened at the time of the small hit. It has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Such a specification is called a small hit rush, and each time a small hit occurs, the number of balls held increases. Furthermore, the later the big hit occurs in the probabilistic state, the more prize balls are given by the small hit, so the small hit rush has gained the support of the players.

In addition, as a conventional pachinko machine, the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol caused by entering the ball into the first starting port and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol caused by entering the ball into the second starting port are performed at the same time. (See, for example, Patent Document 2), a pachinko machine is disclosed, which is feasible and has a structure in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed at the same time. According to this, the player's support is gained because the chances of determining whether or not the special symbol is correct are increased.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-051327 JP-A-2009-195506

The conventional pachinko machine equipped with a small hit rush function and configured to be variable at the same time is configured to play in the right-handed gaming area in the small hit rush state. Then, when the small hit rush is completed, a normal game is performed by a left-handed game. In this case, the reserved memory of the special symbol for which the small hit is determined often remains. If this kind of reserved memory remains, a small hit may suddenly occur after shifting to the normal gaming state. That is, since the fluctuation time in the normal game state is long, a small hit suddenly occurs after a long period of time. Then, in the short-time small hit game performed in the right-handed game area, it was difficult to win the big prize opening, and the small hit game was almost wasted.
Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that does not waste the small hit game and does not give a disadvantage to the player.

The present invention has a first gaming area in which a gaming ball launched with a firing force less than a predetermined force is likely to flow down.
A second game area in which a game ball launched with a firing power equal to or higher than the predetermined force is likely to flow down, and
At least, a first start port and a second start port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter.
The first hit / fail determination means for performing the first hit / miss determination due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and
A second hit / fail determination means for performing a second hit / fail determination due to the entry of the game ball into the second start port, and
A first special symbol display device that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the first hit / fail determination, and then confirmably displays the result of the hit / fail determination with a symbol.
A second special symbol display device that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the second hit / fail determination and then confirmably displays the result of the hit / fail determination with a symbol.
If at least the result of the second hit / fail determination is a small hit, the small hit game executing means for carrying out the small hit game that opens the first big winning opening, and
If the result of the first hit / fail determination or the second hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit game executing means for carrying out the big hit game that opens the second big winning opening is provided.
After the end of the big hit game, the winning probability of the first winning / failing determination and the second winning / failing determination of a big hit or a small hit can be switched to a low probability or a high probability, and the opening / closing is performed according to the result of the lottery. It is possible to switch the normal electric accessory to the support state or the non-support state that supports the game ball so that it can be easily entered.
In a ball game machine capable of simultaneously changing the other special symbol even when one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing.
The first big winning opening opened in the small hit game is arranged in the first game area.
In the high-probability state and the non-supported state, the first effect performing means for performing the first effect by causing a small hit in the second hit / fail determination, and
It is characterized by comprising a second effect performing means for performing a second effect by causing a small hit in the second hit / fail determination in the low probability state and the unsupported state.

It should be noted that, when the ordinary electric accessory is opened, it is easy to enter the ball into the first hit / fail determination start port (first start port) or the second hit / fail determination start port (second start port). In the support state, it is desirable to support so as to increase the frequency of performing the first pass / fail determination or the second pass / fail determination.

As the first effect, it is desirable that the first effect performing means is implemented by the occurrence of a small hit in the effect mainly due to the fluctuation of the second special symbol.
On the other hand, as the second effect, it is desirable that the second effect performing means is implemented by the occurrence of a small hit in the effect mainly due to the fluctuation of the first special symbol.

According to the present invention, since the first large winning opening opened in the small hit game is arranged in the first game area, the game is played in the first game area with a low probability and is not supported (normal game state). In, even if a small hit occurs, it is possible to aim for the ball to enter the first big winning opening in the small hit game without changing the firing position. Further, by the first effect and the second effect, the small hit effect and the small hit game can be enjoyed even if a small hit occurs in a high probability and unsupported state and a low probability and unsupported state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a ball game machine that does not waste the small hit game in any game situation and does not give a disadvantage to the player.

Further, in the present invention, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate at the same time in a high probability and unsupported state, a small hit occurs in the second hit / fail determination, so that the first effect is performed and the result is low. Since a small hit is generated in the second hit / fail judgment at the time of simultaneous fluctuation in a probabilistic and unsupported state, the second effect is performed, so that the progress of the game can be grasped at a glance.

Further, in the present invention, the first big winning opening is placed at an upstream position of the first gaming area between the first big winning opening and the launching port for firing the game ball toward the game board. Place it in a position where there is no entry port.

According to this, the distance between the first big prize opening and the launch port can be shortened, the other entrances do not get in the way, and the first big prize in the small hit game in any game situation. You can expect the ball to enter the mouth. In particular, because the distance between the first big winning opening and the launching opening can be shortened, even just before switching from a game aimed at the second game area to a game aimed at the first game area due to the occurrence of a small hit or the like. , It is possible to enter the ball into the first big winning opening.

In the second game area, the present invention provides an operating port that triggers a lottery and an ordinary electric accessory. Further, the ordinary electric accessory may facilitate entry into the starting port for the first hit / fail determination when the ball is opened.

Further, in the present invention, the first game area is provided with an operating port that triggers a lottery, and a normal electric combination is provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down the first game area or the second game area can enter. An object may be provided. Then, the ordinary electric accessory may facilitate entry into the starting port for the first hit / fail determination when the ball is opened.

Further, the present invention is provided with an operating port that triggers a lottery in the first game area, and is a normal electric accessory at a position where a game ball that has flowed down the first game area or the second game area can enter. May be provided. Then, the ordinary electric accessory may facilitate entry into the starting port for the second hit / miss determination when the ball is opened.

It is a front view of the ball game machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the 1st game board of the ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing of the right-handed game area of the game board. It is a rear view of the ball game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the bullet game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the jackpot symbol of the special symbol used in the ball game machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine executed by the main control device of the ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st special figure start entry confirmation processing executed by the main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st special figure hit / fail determination processing executed by the main control device. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd special figure hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is the 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is the first flowchart which shows the control content of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the jackpot game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the jackpot game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the jackpot game processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the small hit game processing executed by the said main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect execution process executed by the sub-control device of the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the pseudo-effect display executed by the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the pseudo-effect display. It is a front view of the 2nd game board of the ball game machine. It is a front view of the 3rd game board of the ball game machine. It is a front view of the 4th game board of the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the pseudo-effect display.

[First Example]
A pachinko machine 1 which is a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which the plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2A (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2A. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball lending switch 171, a settlement switch 172, and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2A is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Further, in the game area, the center case 200 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. As a result, the game area 20 is a left-handed game area L (patented) in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched from the launch port 203 provided between the rails 201 and 202 with a firing power less than a predetermined force. (Corresponding to the first gaming area described in the claims) and the right-handed gaming area R (the second described in the claims) in which the game ball flows down when fired with a firing power equal to or higher than the predetermined force. It is divided into (corresponding to the game area of). A large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20.

In the left-handed game area L of the game area 20, the first large winning opening 25 is arranged at the most upstream portion where the game ball launched from the launch port 203 flows down. The first special winning opening 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by a first special electric accessory door (simply referred to as a first special electric door) 251. The first special electric door 251 can selectively switch the first large winning opening 25 between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter.

The first large winning opening 25 is normally closed by the first special electric door 251. Then, when a small hit occurs due to the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol described later, the first special winning opening 25 is opened for a predetermined time by operating the first special electric door 251 in the small hit game. The first large winning opening 25 has a configuration in which a game ball launched with a firing power less than a predetermined force can be entered only when the ball is opened, and the entered game ball is taken into the game board.
In the pachinko machine 1, no other entry port or the like is arranged between the first large winning opening 25 and the launch port 203 to the game area 20. Therefore, when the first large winning opening 25 is opened, most of the game balls launched with a firing power less than a predetermined force enter the first large winning opening 25.

On the other hand, when the first prize opening 25 is closed, the game ball launched with a firing power less than a predetermined force passes through the first prize opening 25 and flows down the left-handed game area L toward the downstream side thereof. ..
A plurality of general winning openings 27 (three in the example) are arranged on the downstream side of the left-handed game area L.

The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of an effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

Immediately below the center case 200, a first special figure a start port 241 in which a game ball can always enter and a second special figure start port 243 in which a game ball can always enter are in the vertical direction. They are arranged at predetermined intervals along the. The first special figure a start port 241 corresponds to the first start port in the claims, and the second special figure start port 243 corresponds to the second start port in the claims.
The first special figure a start port 241 and the second special figure start port 243 can enter any game ball of a game ball flowing down the left-handed game area L and a game ball flowing down the right-handed game area R. Although it is configured, it is easy to enter a game ball that flows down the left-handed game area L or the warp gutter of the center case 200.

The first special figure a start port 241 is a ball entry port that causes the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as the first special figure) to be executed by entering the ball. By entering the ball into the starting port 241 of the first special figure, there are a plurality of types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special figure, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure. Random numbers are extracted and used to determine whether or not the first special figure is a big hit. Various random numbers extracted for each ball entering the start port 241 of the first special figure a are stored as a hold memory of the first special figure. Up to four reserved memories of the first special figure are stored. Based on these reserved memories, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure is executed, and the result is a judgment of either a big hit or a loss.

The second special figure start port 243 is a ball entry port that causes the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as the second special figure) to be executed by entering the ball. By entering the second special figure start port 243, a plurality of types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the jackpot of the second special figure, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure Is extracted and used to determine whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure. Various random numbers extracted for each ball entering the second special figure start port 243 are stored as a hold memory of the second special figure. Up to four reserved memories of the second special figure are stored. Based on these reserved memories, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is executed, and the result is a judgment of either a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

The details of the right-handed game area R are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the right-handed game area R is configured such that the game ball flows down along the transparent flow path. In the flow path, from the upstream side, there are a combination gate 204, a normal drawing operation gate 22, a normal electric accessory (simply called a general electric accessory) 23, a first special figure b start port 242, and a second big prize opening 26. Have been placed. The game ball flowing down along the flow path first enters the winning combination gate 204, and by passing through the game ball, it is detected that the game ball has entered the right-handed game area R.

A normal drawing operating gate 22 is arranged downstream of the service gate 204. The normal drawing operation gate 22 is provided so that a game ball that has passed through the combination gate 204 can enter and pass through with a high probability. The normal symbol operating gate 22 causes the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as the normal symbol) to be executed when the game ball enters and passes through. The normal figure operating gate 22 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the hit of the normal figure, a random number for determining the winning symbol of the normal figure, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure by passing the game ball, and these random numbers. Is used for the hit / fail judgment. Various random numbers extracted each time the normal figure operating gate 22 passes are stored as a hold memory of the normal figure. Up to four reserved memories of the normal figure are stored. Based on these reserved memories, the hit / fail judgment of the normal map is executed, and the result is a hit of the normal figure or a loss.

Out-ball openings 205 and 205 for taking the game ball into the pachinko machine stand are arranged on the left and right sides of the normal drawing operation gate 22. These are communicated with the openings provided on the left and right side walls of the flow path directly upstream of the normal drawing operation gate 22, and are configured to take in the game balls that could not enter the normal drawing operation gate 22. That is, when the game ball enters and passes through the normal drawing operation gate 22, the flow speed of the ball drops, so that the subsequent game ball collides with the previous ball and deviates sideways to the outside of the flow path from the opening. It will pop out, and the out ball ports 205 and 205 will take in these balls. As a result, the game balls that continuously enter the normal drawing operation gate 22 are separated to some extent.

On the downstream side of the normal drawing operating gate 22, a guiding portion 206 for guiding the flowing direction of the game ball flowing down through the normal drawing operating gate 22 to the left is arranged. Further, the flow path 207 extends to the left from the guide portion 206.

A general electric accessory 23 is provided at the end of the flow path 207. The structure is such that only the game ball that has passed through the flow path 207 can reach the general electric accessory 23. That is, it is said that only the game ball that has passed through the normal drawing operating gate 22 and is guided to the left side by the guiding unit 206 and has passed through the flow path 207 can be reached.

The general electric accessory 23 opens and closes the first special drawing b start port 242 provided below or behind the common electric accessory 23. The Fuden accessory 23 can selectively execute an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. For example, (1) it is possible to selectively execute (1) a closed state in which the first special figure b start port 242 protrudes above the opening state and an open state in which the first special figure b start port 242 is opened by retreating. (2) The first special figure b start is placed in a position that hides the rear first special figure b start port 242, and the closed state that makes it impossible for the game ball to enter, and the first special figure b start that slides downward. An example is a configuration in which the mouth 242 is exposed and an open state that allows a game ball to enter can be selectively executed.

The general electric accessory 23 is usually in a closed state. As a result, the game ball can be guided to the downstream side. Then, if the result of the hit / fail judgment of the normal figure is the normal figure, the general electric accessory 23 is opened in a predetermined opening mode and opening time, and the first special figure b start port is opened only when the general electric accessory 23 is opened. It is possible to enter 242.

On the other hand, when the utility accessory 23 is not operating (closed), the game ball that has reached the position of the utility accessory 23 passes through the utility accessory 23, and is located on the downstream side by the flow path 208. You will be guided (guided) in the direction of the big winning opening 26.

The second special winning opening 26 can be opened and closed by the second special electric accessory door (simply referred to as the second special electric door) 261. The second special electric door 261 is configured so that only the game ball that has passed through the general electric accessory 23 cannot enter the ball because it is inactive. The second special winning opening 26 is opened for a predetermined time by operating the second special electric door 261 in the big hit game of the first special drawing or the second special drawing. The second special electric door 261 normally protrudes so as to close the second special winning opening 26, and retracts during operation to open the second special winning opening 26. Further, when the second special electric door 261 is not operated, the game ball rolls on the upper surface thereof and is delivered from the downstream end of the flow path 208 to the central lower end side of the game area 20.

A general winning opening 27 is arranged on the downstream side of the flow path 208, and an out ball opening 209 for taking in the game ball is arranged at the lowermost part of the board surface at the lower center of the game area 20 (FIG. 2).
It should be noted that, at the lower right end of the game board 2A, in the state notification unit arranged outside the rail 201, the first special figure display device 28A (corresponding to the first special symbol display device described in the claims). , 1st special figure holding number display device 281, 2nd special figure display device 28B (corresponding to the 2nd special symbol display device described in the claims), 2nd special figure holding number display device 282, ordinary symbol display A device 29 and a drawing holding number display device 291 are arranged.

FIG. 4 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2A is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2A, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33 from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32, and the upper plate. It will be paid out to 12. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the rental balls that are paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2A, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 4, it is arranged at a position where it overlaps with the power supply board 45.

An external connection terminal plate 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game are played via one external connection terminal plate 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 5 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, centering on the main control device 40 that controls the progress of the game, etc., as sub-control devices, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43. It is a configuration including. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game store via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main control device 40 includes a glass frame opening switch 501 and an inner frame opening switch 502 that detect whether or not the front frame and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. (Note that the switch is referred to as SW in FIG. 5). In addition, the main control device 40 has a first special figure a start port switch 503 that detects entry into the first special figure a start port 241 and a first special figure b start port 242 that detects entry into the ball. 1 Special figure b start port switch 504, 2 special figure start port switch 505 that detects entry into the second special figure start port 243, normal symbol operation switch 506 that detects entry into the normal figure operation gate 22 The detection signal is input. Further, the main control device 40 receives detection signals such as a first count switch 507 that detects a ball entering the first special winning opening 25 and a second count switch 508 that detects a ball entering the second special winning opening 26. Entered. Furthermore, detection signals such as a winning combination gate switch 509 for detecting entry into the winning combination gate 204 and a general winning opening switch 510 for detecting entry into a plurality of general winning openings 27 are input to the main control device 40. Will be done.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like. Then, the main control device 40 outputs a command toward the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal plate 532. Further, the main control device 40 displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. The display control of the device 282, the normal symbol display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first special winning opening solenoid 511, the second special winning opening solenoid 512, and the general electric accessory solenoid 513 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 (in addition, in FIG. 5). Solenoid is referred to as SOL). Then, the main control device 40 controls the first special winning opening solenoid 511 to operate the first special electric door 251 to open the first special winning opening 25. Further, the main control device 40 controls the second special winning opening solenoid 512 to operate the second special electric door 261 to open the second special winning opening 26. Further, the main control device 40 controls the solenoid accessory solenoid 513 to open the utility accessory 23.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
A detection signal of the ball-out switch 520 that detects that the ball tank is empty is input to the payout control device 41 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534. Further, detection signals such as a payout switch 522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out and a full switch 523 for detecting that the game ball storage dish has become full are input to the payout control device 41. Further, the payout motor 521 is driven according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout control device 41 is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and drives the payout motor 521 in response to the loan request signal from the CR unit CR to pay out the rental ball. .. In this case, when the ball lending switch 171 is operated, the lending request operation signal is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. On the other hand, when the settlement switch 172 is operated, the operation signal of the settlement request is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the CR unit CR relates to the management of the balance of the prepaid card and the display of the balance accordingly. Take control.

The launch control device 44 is input with detection signals such as a launch stop switch 524 for stopping launch and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. The launch control device responds to a command (reflecting the signal of the touch switch 525 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, a rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and a signal of the launch stop switch 524. In response, the launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 includes a volume control switch. The sub-integrated control device 42 is input with operation signals of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16.
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying a character or the like and a command for displaying a pseudo-effect symbol of a special symbol are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.
The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the normal gaming state, the pachinko machine 1 performs a left-handed game aiming at the left-handed game area L. In the pachinko machine 1, the hit / miss determination of the first special figure is executed due to the entry of the game ball into the start port 241 of the first special figure a, and it is determined whether the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit or a loss. Then, the fluctuation of the symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 28A with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol, the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, due to the entry of the game ball into the second special figure start port 243, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is executed, and it is determined whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. To. Then, the fluctuation of the symbol is started in the second special symbol display device 28B with the determination of the validity of the second special symbol, the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed.

Further, in the right-handed game aiming at the right-handed game area R, the pachinko machine 1 performs a lottery for the normal figure when the game ball enters the normal figure operating gate 22. Along with this, the normal symbol display device 29 starts the variable display of the normal figure, and according to the mode of the normal figure stopped after a predetermined time, if it is won, the normal electric accessory solenoid 513 is driven to drive the general electric accessory 23. Is opened so that the ball can enter the starting port 242 of the first special drawing b. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the general electric accessory 23 is 3.5 seconds (1 time) in the normal state, and 8.0 seconds (1 time) in the general electric support state described later, which is advantageous for the player. is there.

Then, when the general electric accessory 23 is opened, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure is executed due to the entry of the game ball into the start port 241 of the first special figure a, and whether it is a big hit or a loss. It is judged. Then, the fluctuation of the symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 28A with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol, the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are made of the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242, respectively. It is executed in response to the ball entering the mouth 243, and the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation and definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small on the first special figure display device 28A and the second special figure display device 28B of the game board 2A. The effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 performs a pseudo effect display using the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure, and the result of the pass / fail judgment is displayed on the pseudo effect display. Notifying the player is being carried out. For example, in the pseudo-effect display, the three pseudo-effect symbols are varied, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is obtained. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is implemented, and the player's expectation is raised depending on whether or not the remaining fluctuating symbols stop at the same symbol.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure are fluctuating at the same time, the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 21 becomes the main body according to the current game situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo-effect display targeting fluctuations in either one of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a gaming state in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure a start port 241 or the first special figure b start port 242 according to the game situation, the effect symbol display device 21 corresponds to the first special figure. Perform a production display. On the other hand, in a gaming state in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start port 243, the effect symbol display device 21 performs a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure.

The pachinko machine 1 operates the second special electric door 261 if the result of the judgment of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct is a big hit according to the confirmed mode of the first special figure or the second special figure. The second big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and a big hit game is carried out in which the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 26. As the big hit game, for example, one game is selected from a plurality of types of big hit games such as a 16R big hit game in which 16 rounds of a round game in which the second big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode and a 6R big hit game in which 6 rounds are performed are performed. .. The type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined according to the hit / fail determination that causes the jackpot game.

If the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed display mode of the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 operates the first special electric door 251 and performs the first in a predetermined opening mode. A small hit game is carried out in which the large winning opening 25 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 25. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the first large winning opening 25 for 1.6 seconds is executed once.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is divided into a normal probability state in which the probability of becoming a big hit in the first special figure or the second special figure is low and a normal probability state in the game state in which the second special winning opening 26 is closed. In comparison, it is divided into a high probability state probability fluctuation state (probability fluctuation state), which is an advantageous state for the player (the probability of becoming a big hit is high and the jackpot is easy to hit).

In the pachinko machine 1, after the jackpot game is completed, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability fluctuation state according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined according to the winning / failing determination that causes the jackpot game. To. The probability fluctuation state continues until the next big hit occurs. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is shortened as the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probability fluctuation state.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the pachinko machine is correct or not, depending on the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure, as the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probability fluctuation state. A pachinko support function (time saving function for pachinko machines / opening extension function for pachinko machines) is provided, which shortens the time and extends the opening time of pachinko machines. In this normal power support state (open extension state, also simply referred to as electric support), until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the judgment of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) During this time, it will continue until a big hit occurs.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is in a normal probability state according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure, but the winning probability at the time of determining whether the normal figure is correct or not is high, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure is high. Will be shortened, and the opening time of the pachinko machine will be extended. This normal electric support state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

Various setting contents, operation contents, symbols, and the like of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
As shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 1 is "1/319.7" in the normal probability state and "75.3 minutes" in the probability fluctuation state in both the first special figure and the second special figure. It is said to be 1 ".
The pachinko machine 1 does not make a small hit determination in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. The small hit probability in the second special figure is set to "1 / 1.003" regardless of the normal probability state or the probability fluctuation state.

The winning probability of the normal drawing of the pachinko machine 1 is set to "1/60" in the normal probability state, and is set to "1/1.00" in the probability fluctuation state or the normal power support state.
In the pachinko machine 1, the rate at which a jackpot occurs and the gaming state immediately after executing the jackpot game becomes a probability fluctuation state (called the high probability state entry rate or the probability variation grant rate) is the first special figure and the second special figure. It is said to be 65%. The probability fluctuation state continues until the next big hit occurs.
When the time saving function is added to the pachinko machine 1, this normal electric support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the normal drawing is won in the normal electric support state, the first special figure b start port 242 is opened once for 8.0 seconds by the operation of the general electric accessory 23. Further, in the non-normal power support state, the first special figure b start port 242 made of the normal power accessory is opened once for 3.5 seconds (when the change flag is set). The opening time of the starting port 242 of the first special figure b is configured such that the opening time is changed according to the normal power support state and the non-normal power support state.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, a big hit game is performed at the second big winning opening 26. In the big hit game, one game is selected from a 16R big hit game in which 16 rounds of a round game in which the second big winning opening 26 is opened, or a 6R big hit game in which 6 rounds are performed.

When the small hit of the second special figure occurs in the pachinko machine 1, the small hit game is performed at the first large winning opening 25. In the small hit game, the first big winning opening 25 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first special figure (denoted as special 1 in the figure) is four. The maximum number of reserved memories of the second special figure (special 2) is four. The maximum number of reserved memories of a normal figure is four.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the symbol variation of the first special figure and the symbol variation of the second special figure can be changed at the same time. If one of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a small hit during the simultaneous fluctuation, the fluctuation of the other is interrupted until the small hit game of one is completed. Further, when one of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a big hit, the fluctuation of the other is forcibly ended with a loss.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the normal map is set to 5.0 seconds in the normal probability state and the non-normal power support state. In the normal power support state, it is set to 0.5 seconds.
In the normal probability state and the non-normal electric support state (also referred to as the normal game state), the average fluctuation time of the first special figure is set to 10 seconds. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 300 seconds.
The average fluctuation time of the first special figure is set to 8 seconds in the normal probability state and the normal electric support state. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 30 seconds.
The average fluctuation time of the first special figure is set to 8 seconds in the probability fluctuation state and the normal power support state. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 30 seconds.
The average fluctuation time of the first special figure is set to 8 seconds in the probability fluctuation state and the non-normal power support state. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 3 seconds.

When setting the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 first selects one of a plurality of types of fluctuation tables having different average fluctuation times according to the gaming state and the like. Is selected. Then, the fluctuation time is set based on the selected fluctuation table.
The pachinko machine 1 has, as a fluctuation table, a fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 10 seconds for the first special figure in the normal probability state and the non-normal power support state, and a second special figure in the normal probability state and the non-normal power support state. A fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 180 seconds is provided. In addition, a fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 8 seconds for the first special figure in the normal probability state and the normal power support state, and a fluctuation of 30 seconds in the average fluctuation time for the second special figure in the normal probability state and the normal power support state. Equipped with a table. Furthermore, a fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 8 seconds for the first special figure in the probability fluctuation state and the normal power support state, and a fluctuation of 30 seconds in the average fluctuation time for the second special figure in the probability fluctuation state and the normal power support state. Equipped with a table. Furthermore, a fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 8 seconds for the first special figure in the probability fluctuating state and non-normal power support state, and an average fluctuation time of 3 seconds for the second special figure in the probability fluctuation state and non-normal power support state. It has a variable table of.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242 are set to "3" for each entry ball. The prize balls of the second special figure start port 243 are set to "1" for each entry. The prize balls of the first prize opening 25 are set to "15" for each prize. The specified number of winnings of the first large winning opening 25 in the small hit game is set to "10".
The prize balls of the second prize opening 26 are set to "15" for each prize. The specified number of winnings of the second big winning opening 26 in the big hit game is set to "10".
The number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is set to "10" for each winning ball.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a jackpot symbol used in determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure of the pachinko machine 1 are correct will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, as the jackpot symbol of the first special figure, there are three types of symbols, "special figure 1_16R probable variation symbol", "special figure 1_6R probabilistic symbol", and "special figure 1_6R normal symbol", and the first special figure. One of the symbols is set at the time of the big hit of the figure. The "special figure 1_16R probability variation symbol", "special diagram 1_6R probability variation symbol", and "special diagram 1_6R normal symbol" are determined at a ratio of 20%, 45%, and 35%, respectively, according to the random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol.
In addition, "R" means a round, "normal" means that the jackpot probability after the jackpot game ends is "normal probability", and "probability change" means that the jackpot probability after the jackpot game ends is "high probability". It shows that it is.

Further, in FIG. 7, in the item of "small hit RUSH", the case where the small hit rush state is reached after the big hit game is executed is indicated by a "circle", and the case where the small hit rush state is not reached is indicated by a "cross mark". Shown. In addition, the item of "Public power support state" in FIG. 7 shows the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure in which the normal power support state is continued after the jackpot game is executed.

When the jackpot symbol is determined to be the "special figure 1_16R probability variation symbol", the jackpot game is a round game in which the first big prize opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner for 16 rounds. After executing the jackpot game, the game shifts to a probability fluctuation state and continues until the next jackpot. In addition, the normal electric support state is given, and it is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50 times or a big hit in the meantime. Then, when the normal power support ends after the 50th and subsequent fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, the probabilistic change state and the non-normal power support state are set, and the small hit rush can be executed.
When the jackpot symbol is determined to be the "special figure 1_6R probability variation symbol", a jackpot game of 6 rounds is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the state shifts to a probability fluctuation state and continues until the next jackpot. In addition, the normal electric support state is given, and it is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times or a big hit is achieved during that period. At the end of the normal power support state, it becomes possible to execute a small hit rush.
When the jackpot symbol is determined to be "special figure 1_6R normal symbol", a jackpot game of 6 rounds is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the normal probability and the normal electric support state are entered. In this case, the normal electric support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50 times or a big hit is made during that time. After that, when the normal electric support state is terminated, the normal game state is returned to the non-general support state in the normal probability state.

As the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, there are three types of symbols, "special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol", "special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol", and "special figure 2_6R normal symbol", and any one of them at the time of the jackpot of the second special figure. Two symbols are set. The "special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol", "special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol", and "special figure 2_6R normal symbol" are determined at a ratio of 20%, 45%, and 35%, respectively, according to the random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol.

When the jackpot symbol is determined to be the "special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol", a 16-round jackpot game is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the state shifts to a probability fluctuation state and continues until the next jackpot. In addition, the normal electric support state is given, and it is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50 times or a big hit in the meantime. Then, when the normal power support ends after the 50th and subsequent fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, the probabilistic change state and the non-normal power support state are set, and the small hit rush can be executed.
When the jackpot symbol is determined to be the "special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol", a jackpot game of 6 rounds is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the state shifts to a probability fluctuation state and continues until the next jackpot. In addition, the normal electric support state is given, and it is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50 times or a big hit in the meantime. Then, when the normal power support ends after the 50th and subsequent fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, the probabilistic change state and the non-normal power support state are set, and the small hit rush can be executed.
When the jackpot symbol is determined to be "special figure 2_6R normal symbol", a jackpot game of 6 rounds is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the normal probability and the normal electric support state are entered. In this case, the normal electric support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50 times or a big hit is made during that time. After that, when the normal electric support state is terminated, the normal game state is returned to the non-general support state in the normal probability state.

The pachinko machine 1 configured in this way aims to acquire the jackpot game of the first special figure by aiming at the start port 241 of the first special figure a by the left-handed game in the normal game state (low probability and non-genuine support). .. Furthermore, we aim to acquire a probability fluctuation state from the jackpot game.
Further, in the normal game state, it is possible to aim to acquire the small hit game or the big hit game of the second special figure by entering the ball into the second special figure start opening 243. However, in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is extremely long (300 seconds). Therefore, even if the big hit game or the small hit game of the second special figure is aimed at, the time efficiency is very poor because the number of fluctuations of the second special figure per unit time is small, and the hit game of the second special figure cannot be expected.

On the other hand, since the fluctuation time of the normal gaming state of the first special figure is 10 seconds on average, the hit / fail determination of the first special figure can be performed a plurality of times in 300 seconds. For example, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure multiple times may change depending on the skill of the player, the occurrence of the reserved memory of the first special symbol, etc., but it is far more than once every 300 seconds of the second special figure. A large number of hit / fail judgments are made. Therefore, in the normal game state (normal probability and non-electric support), the player aims at the first special figure a start port 241 in the left-handed game to acquire the big hit of the first special figure, and further, after the big hit game is completed. The game will be played with the aim of acquiring the probability fluctuation state of. In this gaming state, the variation of the first special figure is the main component, and the effect symbol display device 21 performs a pseudo effect display targeting the variation of the first special figure.

On the other hand, in the low probability state and the normal electric support state, the right-handed game is performed. For example, in the low probability state and the Fuden support state, the fluctuation time of the Fuzu is 0.5 seconds, so the number of fluctuations of the Fuzu per unit time increases, and the winning probability of the Fuzu is extremely high. You can expect a hit game. Furthermore, since the opening time of the general electric utility is long, it is expected that the ball will enter the starting port 242 of the first special figure b, which is advantageous for obtaining a big hit of the first special figure. Therefore, the player will play the right-handed game with the aim of acquiring the hit game of the normal figure, the jackpot of the first special figure, and further, the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game is completed. Even in this gaming state, the fluctuation of the first special figure is the main component, and the effect symbol display device 21 carries out a pseudo effect display targeting the change of the first special figure.

Furthermore, in the probability fluctuation state and the normal electric support state, the right-handed game will be performed. For example, even in the probability fluctuation state and the Fuden support state, the fluctuation time of the Fuzu is 0.5 seconds, so the number of fluctuations of the Fuzu per unit time increases, and the winning probability of the Fuzu is extremely high. You can expect a hit game. Furthermore, since the opening time of the general electric utility is long, it is expected that the ball will enter the starting port 242 of the 1st special figure, and the winning probability of the 1st special figure is also high, so that the jackpot of the 1st special figure can be obtained. Very advantageous. Therefore, the player will play the right-handed game with the aim of acquiring the hit game of the normal figure, the jackpot of the first special figure, and further, the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game is completed. Even in this gaming state, the fluctuation of the first special figure is the main component, and the effect symbol display device 21 carries out a pseudo effect display targeting the change of the first special figure.

On the other hand, if the probability of non-general support is fluctuating, a left-handed game will be played. For example, in the non-genuine support probability fluctuation state, since the fluctuation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds, the number of fluctuations of the second special figure per unit time increases, so that the jackpot and small hit games of the second special figure increase. Can be expected. In particular, since the small hit probability is high, it can be expected that small hit games will occur frequently. The state in which the small hit game frequently occurs in the probability fluctuation state of the non-general electric support is defined as the small hit rush state (referred to as the small hit RUSH in the figure). In this gaming state, the variation of the second special figure is the main component, and the effect symbol display device 21 performs a pseudo effect display targeting the variation of the second special figure.

The pachinko machine 1 is the first to notify that when a small hit of the second special figure occurs when the probability of non-general support for playing a left-handed game fluctuates (including when it fluctuates at the same time). The effect is performed by the effect symbol display device 21. For example, the first effect is a pseudo-effect display that targets the fluctuation of the second special figure, which is the main body, and is configured to confirm and display a symbol representing a small hit by the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the second special figure. ..

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when a left-handed game is performed in a normal game state (low probability and non-genuine support) (including simultaneous fluctuations), a small hit in the second special figure occurs, which is to the effect. The second effect of notifying is performed by the effect symbol display device 21. For example, the second effect is a configuration in which a symbol representing a small hit of the second special figure is displayed in a pseudo effect display in which the main first special figure targets fluctuations.

This is because the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration that allows simultaneous fluctuations. For example, when the main first special figure is changing and the pseudo-effect display is performed for the first special figure, the second If the special figure is changing or the reserved memory remains in the second special figure, a small hit of the second special figure may occur at a timing different from the pseudo effect display of the first special figure. .. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, it is notified that the small hit of the second special figure has occurred due to the second effect.

When the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate at the same time, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 display only the pseudo effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 21. Not limited to this, when the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is performed and the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends, the other special figure is small in the corner of the display screen. The effect display corresponding to the start of the fluctuation of the above and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed.

Hereinafter, the details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on the program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the “main routine” executed by the main control device 40, and the “main routine” is composed of the main process (process S100 to process S111, process S115) and the residual process (process S112) for 2 ms. Alternatively, it is started by an interrupt signal having a period of 4 ms. This process first determines in process S100 whether or not it is a normal interrupt. This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the CPU shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. This is for determining whether or not it is good. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the CPU runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the CPU due to recent improvements in technology, 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.
If it is a negative determination that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (process S100: no), the initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, setting a normal diagram and a special diagram as initial symbols, etc.) in the process S115, etc. Write each initial value to the work area of the memory, etc.). The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

If it is affirmatively determined as a normal interrupt in the process S100 (process S100: yes), the initial value random number update process is executed in the process S101. This process is an increment process that adds "1" to the value of the initial value random number each time this process is executed, and adds "1" to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process. When the random number before execution is the "maximum value", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and the integers from "0" to the "maximum value" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

Subsequent processing The random number update process for determining the jackpot in S102 is an increment process in which "1" is added each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process. When the value is "maximum value", the next process starts. Return to "0", which is the value of, and repeatedly create integers from "0" to "maximum value" in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is a value set (created) in the initial value random number update process. Assuming that this value is "150", the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "150", "151", "152" ... "maximum value", "0", "1" ...

When the update of the big hit determination random number is completed, the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. For the random number for determining the jackpot, "1" is added from the initial value. Then, when the update of the big hit determination random number is completed 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 will be repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number becomes "149", it makes a round, so the value after "149" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "149", "87", "88" ... "maximum value", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to the new value of the initial value random number.

Subsequent process The random number update process for determining the jackpot symbol in S103 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates a plurality of integers from "0" to "maximum value". When "1" is added for each main process and the "maximum value" is exceeded, the value returns to the initial value "0".

The random number update process for determining the small hit symbol in the subsequent process S104 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates a plurality of integers from "0" to "maximum value". When "1" is added for each main process and the "maximum value" is exceeded, the value returns to the initial value "0".

Subsequent process S105 The hit determination random number update process is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates a plurality of integers from "0" to "maximum value". When "1" is added for each main process and the "maximum value" is exceeded, the value returns to the initial value "0".

The reach determination random number update process of the process S106 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates a plurality of integers of “0” to “maximum value”. When "1" is added for each main process and the "maximum value" is exceeded, the value returns to the initial value "0".
The random number update process for determining the fluctuation pattern in the process S107 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates a plurality of integers of “0” to “maximum value”. When "1" is added for each main process and the "maximum value" is exceeded, the value returns to the initial value "0".

Subsequent processing In the winning confirmation process of S108, the entry (winning) confirmation to the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242, the second special figure start port 243, the winning combination gate 204, and the general drawing The passage of the game ball of the operating gate 22 is confirmed. Further, the winning (winning) confirmation of the first winning opening 25, the second winning opening 26, and the general winning opening 27, and the input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40 are executed.

In the hit / fail determination process in the next process S109, the hit / fail determination corresponding to each of the normal figure and the special figure, the symbol change accompanying the hit / fail determination, the special game process, and the like are performed.
In each output process of the subsequent process S110, the main control device 40 performs output processes for the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, the effect symbol control device 43, the launch control device 44, and the like according to the progress of the game. Run. Further, output processing is executed for each of the first special winning opening solenoid 511, the second special winning opening solenoid 512, the general electric accessory solenoid 513, and the like. That is, when the winning confirmation process (process S108) detects that a ball has entered each winning opening, a process of transmitting a prize ball signal to the payout control device 41 is executed in order to pay out the prize ball. In addition, a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 42 is executed. Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 1, a process of outputting an error signal to the effect symbol control device 43 is executed in order to notify that an error is occurring.

The fraud monitoring process of the subsequent process S111 is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the general winning opening 27. It is a process of determining whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than a predetermined number determined in advance, and if there are more, it is determined to be fraudulent and a notification to that effect is given.

The residual processing following the main processing includes the initial value random number update processing of the processing S112, and is exactly the same processing as the processing S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from the processing S100 to the processing S111 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial value random number by executing the interrupt processing once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. Further, the random number update process for hit determination (process S105) may also be configured to be executed in the residual process.

Next, some subroutines of the winning confirmation process (process S108), the hit / fail determination process (process S109), and each output process (process S110), which are closely related to the present invention, will be described.
The "special figure start ball entry confirmation process" shown in FIG. 9 is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242 and the second special figure start port 243. Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be performed are stored in the main control device 40 as hold storage. Then, various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242 and the second special figure start port 243 are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

The "special figure start ball entry confirmation process" is first performed in the process S200 by the first special figure a start port switch 503 and the first special figure b start port switch 504 by the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b. It is determined whether or not the ball entering the starting port 242 is detected. If it is a negative determination (process S200: no), the process proceeds to process S205.
If the determination is affirmative (process S200: yes), it is determined in process S201 whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). .. If it is affirmative (process S201: yes), the process proceeds to process S205.

If the negative determination is made in the process S201 (process S201: no), 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. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S202. .. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0", a random number or the like extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242. The various random numbers of are stored as if there were a stored number less than the maximum value.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S203 is executed. The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved. .. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot, and general electric support are given. Whether it is a big hit or not is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S204, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 21.

In the subsequent process S205, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 243 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 505. If it is a negative determination (process S205: no), it returns to the main routine of the main control device 40 and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S205: yes), it is determined in process S206 whether or not the number of reserved storages of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). .. If it is affirmative (process S206: yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S206 (process S206: no), in the process S207, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure. Extract random numbers for determination. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 243 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, in the process S208, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved. .. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot, and general electric support are given. Whether it is a big hit or not is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S209, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach.

In this "special figure start ball entry confirmation process", if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance, and then the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored. It is configured to be stored in the hold storage area. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the predetermined storage area and the reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to a ball entering the first special figure a start port 241 or the first special figure b start port 242 or the second special figure start port 243, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined state. Store in the area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are deleted.
In this "special figure start ball entry confirmation process", the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the predetermined storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, so that the random number stored in the hold storage area is determined in advance. It may be.

10 to 16 show flowcharts of "first special figure hit / miss determination process" and "second special figure hit / miss determination process". In these processes, the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed separately.
As shown in FIG. 10, the "first special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S300 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S300: no), it returns to the main routine of the main control device 40 and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S300: yes), it is determined in process S301 whether or not the standby flag is "0". If the determination is affirmative (process S301: yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the first special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: yes), it is determined in process S303 whether or not the finalized symbol of the first special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S303 (process S303: yes), it is determined in the process S304 whether or not there is a hold memory of the first special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S304: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S304: yes), the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is subtracted in process S305, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure is subject to the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability fluctuation state of the special figure, that is, whether or not the probability change flag is “1”. The probability variation flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in the probability variation state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the probability variation state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in the normal probability state.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S310 (S310: yes), the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change in the process S311 is compared with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination. Judgment is made (corresponding to the first validity / rejection determination means described in the claims).
If it is a negative determination (S310: no), in the process S312, a determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination. Corresponds to the first validity determination means described in the claims).

Subsequently, in the process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: yes), the validity determination of the first special figure is forcibly set as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S321.
If it is a negative determination (process S313: no), in process S314, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (process S314: no), the validity determination of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S321.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S315 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined. That is, any one of the "special figure 1_16R probabilistic symbol", the "special figure 1_6R probabilistic symbol", and the "special figure 1_6R normal symbol" is determined.

Next, in the process S316, fluctuations such as the fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the first special figure from the set fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined. The pattern is determined.
After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R jackpot game, the transition to the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game ends, the transition to the normal electric support state, and the number of continuations of these. , The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 21, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

Next, in the process S318, a process of transmitting the information on the hold storage of the first special figure after the hit / fail judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease in the hold storage after the execution of the hit / fail judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
Further, in the process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the first special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, it is not essential because the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: yes) in the process S313 or a negative determination in the process S314 (process S314: no), the first special figure is a loss determination, so that the loss symbol is determined in the process S320 and the process S321. In, the fluctuation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved memory of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322.
After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the jackpot determination. Then return.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the "second special figure hit / fail determination process" first confirms in the process S330 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. To do. If it is a negative determination (process S330: no), it returns to the main routine of the main control device 40 and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S330: yes), it is determined in process S331 whether or not the standby flag is "0". If the determination is affirmative (process S331: yes), it is determined in process S332 whether or not the second special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S332: yes), it is determined in process S333 whether or not the finalized symbol of the second special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S333 (process S333: yes), it is determined in the process S334 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S334: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S334: yes), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted in process S335, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S340 process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability fluctuation state of the special figure, that is, whether or not the probability change flag is “1”. The probability variation flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in the probability variation state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the probability variation state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in the normal probability state.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S340 (process S340: yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S341. (Corresponds to the second pass / fail determination means described in the claims).
If it is a negative determination (process S340: no), in process S342, a determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination (claims). Corresponds to the second pass / fail determination means described in the above range).

Subsequently, in the process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S343: yes), the validity determination of the second special figure is forcibly set as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S355.
If it is a negative determination (process S343: no), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a big hit.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S344 (process S344: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. That is, any one of the "special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol", the "special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol", and the "special figure 2_6R normal symbol" is determined.
Subsequently, in the process S346, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game, such as the 10R jackpot game, is set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the normal electric support state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 21, and the jackpot end effect. Time etc. are set.

Next, in the process S348, a process of transmitting the information of the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the hold memory after the execution of the hit / miss judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, it is not essential because the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like.

If the negative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: no), the process S350 determines whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit.
If the determination is affirmative (process S350: yes), the small hit symbol is determined in the process S351 based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S352, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the small hit symbol of the second special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S353. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 21, the time for the small hit end effect, and the like are set. The settings are made.
After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S343 (process S343: no) or the negative determination is made in the process S350 (process S350: no), the second special figure is a loss determination. Therefore, in the process S355, the lost symbol of the second special figure Is determined, and in the process S356, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S357.
After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 10) or the process S332 (FIG. 12) (process S302 or process S332: no), as shown in FIG. 14, the first special figure or the second special figure is shown in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: yes), in process S361, control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 28A to confirm the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 28B. Control is performed so that the display is terminated and the second special figure is fixedly displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 so as to confirm the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

Subsequently, in the process S362, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmed and displayed in the process S361 is a small hit symbol. If the determination is affirmative (process S362: yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in process S363. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S362 (process S362: no), it is determined in the process S364 whether or not the special figure is a jackpot symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S364: no), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S364: yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in process S365. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S360 (process S360: no), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1" in the process S366. If the determination is affirmative (process S366: yes), the special figure fluctuation interruption process is performed in process S367. After that, it shifts to the jackpot game processing.
In the special figure fluctuation interruption process, since one special figure (second special figure) of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the other special figure (first) that is changing is displayed. It is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of (special figure). Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the definite display of the other special figure is completed, the change of the other special figure is restarted.

If the negative determination is made in the process S366 (process S366: no), it is determined in the process S368 whether or not the stop flag is set to "1". If it is a negative determination (process S368: no), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S368: yes), the special figure fluctuation stop process is performed in process S369, and then the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
In the special figure fluctuation stop process, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the change of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. is there.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: no), as shown in FIG. 15, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: no), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S370: yes), in the process S371, the first special figure display device 28A displays the final symbol of the first special figure or the second special symbol display device 28B displays the final symbol of the second special figure. Is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure.

Subsequently, in the process S372, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the first special figure or the second special figure are a combination that becomes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S372: yes), it is determined in process S373 whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability fluctuation state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S373: no), the process proceeds to process S375. If the determination is affirmative (process S373: yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in process S374.

In the process S375, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag indicating the normal electric support state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S375: no), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S376.
The electric support flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the normal electric support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the electric support flag is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in the non-normal power support state.
By these processes, the game state related to the probability fluctuation state and the normal power support state during the big hit game is reset to the normal game state.

Next, in the process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied, and it is useful in the big hit game. It is a device necessary for the operation of the object continuous operation device.
In the subsequent process S378, the standby flag is set to "1". The standby flag is a flag indicating that the accessory continuous operation device is in a state of waiting for operation.

Next, after the execution of the process S378, or if the negative determination (process S301: no) in the process S301 (FIG. 10) or the negative determination (process S331: no) in the process S331 (FIG. 12), the process In S379, it is determined whether or not the combination gate switch 509 has detected the passage of the game ball. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination gate 204 with the standby flag set. If it is a negative determination (process S379: no), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".

If it is affirmative (process S379: yes), the accessory continuous operation device is operated in process S380. Further, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. Next, in process S381, a process of resetting the standby flag to "0" is performed. As a result, the big hit game can be started, and the big hit game start process is performed in the subsequent process S382.

If the winning combination gate switch 509 detects the passage of the game ball while the standby flag is set, the winning combination gate switch 509 is valid even if the winning combination gate switch 509 detects the passage of the game ball (a big hit is started). ) Is not considered. That is, the passage detection of the game ball of the combination gate switch 509 is invalidated.

In the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

If a negative determination is made in the process S379 (process S379: no), the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 9 through the “big hit game process”. Then, the pass / fail determination process of the special figure is executed again, and when the affirmative determination of the process S379 is passed, the process proceeds to the process of the process S380.

Even if the condition device starts operating in this way, the jackpot game is not started unless the game ball passes through the winning combination gate 204 in order not to give a disadvantage to the player. That is, a big hit may be generated by entering the game ball into the first special figure a start port 241 and the first special figure b start port 242 while the game centering on the left-handed hit is in progress. However, since the first big winning opening 25 that opens and closes during the big hit game is provided in the right-handed game area, the accessory continuous operating device is operated as soon as the condition device is activated, and the big hit game is started. If you do, you may not notice the start of the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game has progressed to some extent, you may notice the start of the jackpot game and hurry to switch from left-handed to right-handed, which is the prize ball that the player should originally win. The number may be reduced.

On the other hand, even if the operation of the condition device is started, if the jackpot game is not started unless the game ball is passed through the winning combination gate 204, the player can use the desired timing (after switching from left-handed to right-handed). ), The jackpot game can be started (the first round can be started), and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

If the negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: no), it is determined in the process S385 whether or not the electric support flag is "1", as shown in FIG. If it is a negative determination (process S385: no), the process proceeds to process S389.
If the determination is affirmative (process S385: yes), the process of counting the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game that caused the transition to the normal electric support state in the process S386 is performed. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

Next, in the process S387, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached the number of ends by comparing the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure with the number of ends at which the normal power support state ends. .. If it is a negative determination (process S387: no), the process proceeds to process S389.
If the determination is affirmative (process S387: yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S388. As a result, the game state is shifted to the non-general support state.
To determine whether or not to continue the normal power support state, a dedicated electric support counter that counts the duration of the normal power support state is subtracted, and the power support counter (number of times of support continuation) after the subtraction is "0". It may be determined whether or not it is.

Subsequently, in the process S389, the sub-integrated control device issues a state specification command indicating a state such as whether the current gaming state is a probability fluctuation state or a normal electric support state after a special symbol confirmation time (600 ms). Send to 42.
The timing of transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured.

Next, in the process S390, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the second special figure is a combination that makes a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S390: no), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S390: yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S391. In the subsequent process S392, the small hit game start process is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

Next, "big hit game processing" and "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 22.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the "big hit game process", first, in the process S500, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating. If it is a negative determination (process S500: no), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to the "small hit game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S500: yes), it is determined in process S501 whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open.

If the process S501 has a negative determination (process S501: no), the process S502 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in the interval, and if the process S502 has a negative determination (process S502: no), the process S503 is performing the jackpot end effect. Judge whether or not. If it is a negative determination (process S503: no), it is determined in the process S504 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed, and if it is an affirmative determination (process S504: yes), in the large winning opening opening process of the process S505. Control is performed to open the second large winning opening 26 in the first round. After that, it returns to the main routine of the main control device 40.

If the positive determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: yes), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the second large winning opening 26 (specified number of prizes) (process S510). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 26 has expired (process S511), and if any of them is affirmative (process S510 or process S511: yes), the second large prize is won in process S512. The process of closing the mouth 26 and starting the jackpot interval in the subsequent process S513 is executed. After that, it returns (see FIG. 17).
If both the process S510 and the process S511 are negatively determined (process S510: no, process S511: no), the process returns.

If the positive determination is made in the process S502 (FIG. 17) (process S502: yes), as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process S520. If it is a negative determination (process S520: no), it returns (see FIG. 17). If it is an affirmative determination (process S520: yes), it is determined in process S521 whether or not it is the final round. If the determination is affirmative (process S521: yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of process S522 is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 to end the jackpot game. And return.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S521 (process S521: no), the second large winning opening 26 is opened in the next round by the large winning opening opening process of the processing S523 to return.

If the positive determination is made in the process S503 (FIG. 17) (process S503: yes), it is determined in the process S530 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If it is a negative determination (process S530: no), it returns (see FIG. 17).
If the determination is affirmative (process S530: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in the process S531 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in the process S532 is executed. Run.

Subsequently, in the process S533, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the probability fluctuation state is set after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S533: no), the process proceeds to process S536.
If it is affirmative (process S533: yes), the probability variation number of times that the probability fluctuation state is continued is set in process S534. In this case, since the probability fluctuation state continues until the next big hit, for example, the number of probability changes is set to 10,000. Next, in the process S535, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a probability fluctuation state is given after the jackpot game ends.

Next, in the process S536, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the normal electric support state is set after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S536: no), the process proceeds to process S539.
If the determination is affirmative (process S536: yes), the number of times the support continues in the process S537 to continue the normal power support state is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in process S538, "1" is set in the electric support flag. As a result, the general electric support status is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S539, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S539: no), the process proceeds to process S541.
If the determination is affirmative (process S539: yes), the stop flag is reset to "0" in process S540.
Subsequent process S541 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S542, a state specification command such as a probability fluctuation state or a general electric support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 17).

If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation in the process S500 (FIG. 17) (process S500: no), the process proceeds to the "small hit game process". As shown in FIG. 21, in the "small hit game process", first, in the process S550, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S550: no), the process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of the main control device 40.
If the determination is affirmative (process S550: yes), it is determined in process S551 whether or not the small hit start effect is being produced.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S551 (process S551: yes), it is determined in the process S552 whether or not the small hit start effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S552: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S552: yes), the first large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode in process S553. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S551 (process S551: no), it is determined in the process S554 whether or not the first large winning opening 25 is open. If it is an affirmative judgment (process S554: yes), it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first large winning opening 25 (specified number of winnings) (processing S555), or the opening time of the first large winning opening 25. It is determined whether or not the process is completed (process S556), and if either is affirmative (process S555 or process S556: yes), the first large winning opening 25 is closed in process S557. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S554 (process S554: no), the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in the process S560 as shown in FIG. 22.
Next, in the process S561, it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S561: yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S562. As a result, the first special figure, which had suspended the fluctuation, resumes the fluctuation.
On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S561 (process S561: no), the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in the process S563. After that, in the process S564, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and returns. This ends the small hit game.

Next, the first effect and the second effect performed by the effect symbol display device 21 will be described.
The “small hit effect execution process” shown in FIG. 23 is a process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, the first effect is produced according to the gaming state. Alternatively, it is a process of carrying out any of the second effects.

The "small hit effect execution process" first determines whether or not the second special figure has been confirmed and displayed in the process S601. If the determination is negative (process S601no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S601 (process S601: yes), the process S602 determines whether or not the determination result of the second special figure is a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S602: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S602: yes), in process S603, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the non-normal power support state. If it is a negative determination (process S603: no), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S603 (process S603: yes), the process S604 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state.
If it is an affirmative determination (process S604: yes), the process of executing the first effect is performed in the process S605. As a result, a command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 performs the first effect under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S604 (process S604: no), a process for executing the second effect is performed in the process S606. As a result, a command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 performs the second effect under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, based on FIGS. 24 and 25, typical display examples of the first effect and the second effect performed by the effect symbol display device 21 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 24A shows a display example of a pseudo-effect display corresponding to the second special figure when a small hit occurs in a game state mainly composed of the second special figure in the probability fluctuation state and the non-normal power support state ( The first production) is shown. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a cat karaoke image 720, which is called "cat karaoke RUSH" and indicates that it is in a small hit rush state, is displayed on the entire display screen. Further, at the lower end of the display screen, a pseudo-directed symbol 702 consisting of a symbol such as a three-digit number corresponding to the fluctuation of the main second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a "small hit" symbol, and a small hit occurs. To notify. At the lower end of the display screen, at the upper end, the first hold storage display 711 showing the hold memory of the first special figure is at the left end, and at the right end is the second hold memory showing the hold memory of the second special figure. Display 712 is displayed respectively.

It should be noted that it is not always necessary to carry out the pseudo-effect display mainly on the second special figure in the probability fluctuation state and the non-normal power support state. For example, when a big hit occurs in the first special figure due to a probability fluctuation, it is desirable to carry out a pseudo effect display mainly on the first special figure to notify the big hit.

Further, in the figure example, although the first special figure displays only the number of reserved storages, a symbol for indicating whether or not the first special figure is fluctuating may be displayed. For example, small "○" and "×" symbols are displayed alternately next to the hold memory display to indicate that it is changing, and if it stops at "○", it hits, and if it stops at "×", it loses. It is possible to show. The main body of the production is the second special figure, and the first special figure may only show the state and display the minimum information without hindering the production by the second special figure.

FIG. 24B shows a pseudo-effect display corresponding to the first special figure in the normal game state in which the normal probability (low probability) state and the non-normal electric support are provided, and in the game state mainly composed of the first special figure. A display example (second effect) when a small hit in the second special figure occurs is shown therein. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a pseudo effect symbol 701 composed of a symbol such as a three-digit number corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol, which is the main body, is greatly varied and displayed in the lower half portion. .. In addition, the character bear Tatsuyoshi image 721 is displayed in the center of the upper half in the width direction, and the small hit image 731 is displayed on the right side of the bear Tatsuyoshi image 721. Behind the scenes, it is notified that a small hit has occurred due to the fluctuation of the second special figure.

In this display example, only the symbol for notifying the small hit is displayed, but it may be indicated by the effect symbol that performs the variable effect of the first special figure, or it may not be shown at all. In this embodiment, since the small hit game is also performed by left-handed hitting, the first large winning opening 25 is won as it is in the way of hitting the game in the first special figure, so there is no need to notify. It does not cause any disadvantage. However, since it is possible that the firing is stopped when the hold memory of the first special figure has reached the upper limit, a symbol is provided that is displayed only when the first special winning opening 25 is in the open state. May be good. In other words, it is possible that the player will be confused if he / she is notified of a small hit (because the player does not intend to change the second special figure), and if only showing that the big prize opening has been opened, Confusion can be suppressed simply by notifying the situation.

When a small hit occurs due to the fluctuation of the second special figure behind the fluctuation of the first special figure, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is interrupted. When the small hit game is completed, the time measurement is resumed. It is not necessary to interrupt the production even during the interruption period, and the pseudo symbol may continue to fluctuate. In this way, the first special figure only recognizes that the first big winning opening 25 is opened by a small hit during the variable game, and gives a smooth game feeling by not notifying that it is interrupted. Can be done.

When the small hit game of the second special figure progresses and the prize ball is paid out by entering the opened first large prize opening 25, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), the bear Tatsuyoshi image 721 It is desirable to display the prize ball information 732 indicating the number of prize balls paid out in the small hit game on the left side of. In this way, the player can grasp the winning while continuously paying attention to the variable production of the first special figure without paying attention to the winning situation in the first large winning opening 25. It does not interfere with the game in the special figure. Furthermore, the number of prize balls obtained can be grasped at a glance.

In addition, in the normal game state in which the normal probability state and the non-genuine support are provided, in the game state mainly composed of the first special figure, during the production of the pseudo effect display corresponding to the first special figure, the second special figure is small. When a hit occurs, it is conceivable to display a pseudo-effect symbol 702 corresponding to the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed with the "small hit" symbol to notify the small hit, as in the case of the small hit rush hour. For example, as shown in FIG. 25A, during the pseudo-effect display mainly composed of the first special figure, the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 701 of the first special figure and the Tatsuyoshi image 721 of the bear are displayed on the display screen. In the lower half part, a pseudo-effect symbol 702 corresponding to the second special symbol, which is confirmed and displayed with the "small hit" symbol, is displayed.

FIG. 25B shows a display example of a pseudo-effect display in a game state mainly in which the first special figure is in the normal electric support state. In this case, the main player of the game is right-handed, and the player aims to win a big hit by aiming at the first special figure b start port 242 by opening the general electric accessory 23. Therefore, it is desirable to display the right-handed information 751 that encourages the right-handed game on the upper end of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In right-handed games, it is possible to change the production mode. For example, the karate mode image 741 in which two fighters confront each other may be displayed on the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21.

In the normal electric support state, a small hit may occur in the hold memory of the second special figure when hitting right. However, even if the right-handed game is continued as it is, it is easy to obtain the prize ball of the Fuden accessory 23, which is advantageous for entering the ball in the supported state, and the prize ball by entering the first large winning opening 25 in a small hit Even if it is not obtained, it will not be so disadvantageous.

In addition, if a small hit occurs in the hold memory of the 2nd special figure while hitting right in the normal electric support state, as in the 2nd production, a pseudo in the game state mainly composed of the 1st special figure. A small hit image 731 (see FIG. 24 (b)) is displayed during the effect display to notify that a small hit has occurred due to the fluctuation of the second special figure behind the fluctuation of the first special figure which is the main body. It may be. As a result, by switching from the right-handed game to the left-handed game, the distance between the first big winning opening 25 and the launching port 203 is short, so that even a short-time small hit game can enter the first big winning opening 25. It will be possible.

In this way, the difference between the first effect execution process and the second effect execution process at the time of a small hit is the difference in the design, the difference in the effect mode, whether the first special figure is mainly performed, or the second special figure. Although it is shown by the difference in whether it is performed at the time of the main body, in addition to that, even if the display mode and the effect design used are the same, the first notification sound for notifying that a small hit is made is different. The difference between the effect mode and the second effect mode may be used, or the difference in the light emitting mode of the LEDs provided around the first grand prize opening 25 may be used as the first effect mode and the second effect mode. If it is a notification sound, small hits occur frequently in the small hit rush state, so it is better to output a large and impactful notification sound because it occurs suddenly in a normal game state etc. without using a loud notification sound one by one. It is possible to increase the cognitive ability of the player.
Even in the case of different LED light emission modes, small hits occur frequently in the small hit rush state, so when the big winning opening is opened, the light is emitted conservatively, and it will occur suddenly in the normal game state. If the light is emitted violently so that the first large winning opening 25 can be easily noticed, the player can easily recognize it.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration.
That is, there is a high probability that the first game area [L] in which the game ball launched with a firing power less than the predetermined force will flow down and the game ball launched with the firing power equal to or higher than the predetermined force will flow down. A second game area [R], a first start port [241] provided at a position where a game ball flowing down at least the first game area [L] can enter, and a second start port [ 243], the first hit / fail determination means [FIG. 11: S311 and S312] for performing the first hit / miss determination due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port [241], and the second. The second hit / miss determination means [FIG. 13: S341, S342] that performs the second hit / miss judgment due to the entry of the game ball into the start port [243], and the first hit / fail judgment according to the first hit / miss judgment. The first special symbol display device [28A], which displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then confirms and displays the result of the hit / fail judgment, and the second special symbol in a variable display according to the second hit / fail judgment. After that, the second special symbol display device [28B] for confirming and displaying the result of the winning / failing judgment and the first big winning opening [25] are opened if at least the result of the second winning / failing judgment is a small hit. If the result of the small hit game execution means [FIG. 21: S553] for carrying out the small hit game and the first hit / fail judgment or the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the second big winning opening [26] The jackpot game executing means [FIG. 17: S505] for carrying out the jackpot game is provided, and after the jackpot game is completed, the winning probability of the first winning / failing judgment and the second winning / failing judgment is low or high. It is possible to switch to a support state or a non-support state in which the game ball supports the normal electric accessory [23] that opens and closes according to the result of the lottery so that the game ball can easily enter the ball. And, of the second special symbols, even if one of the special symbols is changing, the first big winning opening [25] opened in the small hit game in the ball game machine that can change the other special symbol at the same time. ] Is placed in the first game area [L], and in a high-probability state and an unsupported state, a small hit occurs in the second hit / fail judgment to carry out the first effect. Means [FIG. 23: S605] and a second effect implementing means [FIG. 23: S606] in which a second effect is performed by causing a small hit in the second hit / fail determination in a low-probability state and an unsupported state. ] And.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first large winning opening [25] is located upstream of the first game area [L], and the first large winning opening [25] and the game ball are directed toward the game board. It is a configuration arranged at a position where there is no other entry port between the launch port [203] and the launch port [203].

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating port [22] that triggers a lottery and an ordinary electric accessory [23] in the second game area [R], and the ordinary electric accessory [23] is provided. , It is a configuration that facilitates entry into the first start port [242] for determining whether or not the ball is open.

According to the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, the first big winning opening 25 opened to the small hit game is arranged at the upstream position of the left-handed game area L, and the launching port 203 and the first big winning opening 25 are arranged. Since no other entry port is placed between and, the distance between the first big winning opening and the launch port is short, and other entry devices do not get in the way, ensuring reliable during small hit games. The game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 25.
That is, in the pachinko machine 1, in the normal game state (normal probability state and non-normal electric support state) at the beginning of the game, the left-handed game is performed, and the game is performed aiming at the first special figure a start port 241. However, in this case, even if a small hit game occurs due to the ball entering the second special figure start opening 243, the left-handed game is continued, so the first large winning opening 25 opened by the small hit game is reached. The game ball can be reliably inserted.

When the game progresses and a big hit game occurs, it will be switched to the right-handed game aiming at the second big winning opening 26. Then, after the jackpot game is completed, when the game state shifts to the probability fluctuation state and the normal electric support state, the right-handed game is performed. In this case, a small hit may occur due to the reserved memory of the second special figure before the end of the big hit game. In this case, the player can immediately switch from the right-handed game to the left-handed game, so that the game ball can be inserted into the first large winning opening 25 opened in the small hit game.
That is, in the pachinko machine in which the large winning opening opened in the conventional small hit game is arranged in the right-handed game area, even if the pachinko machine is switched to the right-handed game according to the occurrence of the small hit game during the left-handed game, Since there is a distance from the launch port to the large winning opening in the right-handed game area, and the opening time of the small hit game is short, it does not match the opening time of the large winning opening.
On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, even if a small hit occurs during a right-handed game, if the game is switched to a left-handed game, the first large winning opening 25 is the first large because the distance from the launch port 203 is short. It becomes possible to sufficiently meet the opening time of the winning opening 25. In addition, when a small hit occurs, it is desirable to notify that the small hit of the second special figure has occurred even during the pseudo-effect display mainly on the first special figure. By doing so, the firing position can be switched according to the notification, and the probability of entering the first large winning opening 25 in the small hit game can be increased.

Of course, when the game state is the probability fluctuation state and the non-general support state (small hit RUSH), the left-handed game is performed aiming at the second special figure start port 243, so even if the small hit game occurs. Since the left-handed game is continued, the game ball can be surely entered into the first large winning opening 25 opened by the small hit game.
Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can exert an effect that the small hit game is not wasted and no disadvantage is given to the player in any game situation.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 performs the first effect when a small hit occurs when the first special figure and the second special symbol are simultaneously changed in the probability fluctuating state and the non-normal electric support state, and the normal probability state and the non-support state. If a small hit occurs during the simultaneous fluctuations in the game, the second production is performed in the production mainly based on the fluctuations in the first special figure, so that the progress of the game can be grasped at a glance.

In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, it is not always necessary to separate the large winning opening opened in the small hit game and the large winning opening opened in the big hit game. In this case, one big winning opening may be arranged in the most upstream part of the left-handed game area, and the small hit game and the big hit game may be performed by the big winning opening.

[Second Example]
As the second embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko machine having the configuration of the game board 2B shown in FIG. 26 may be used.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described here.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the game board 2B, a first large winning opening 25 opened by a small hit game is arranged in the uppermost stream portion of the left-handed game area L. Further, in the left-handed game area L, the normal drawing operating gate 22 is arranged on the downstream side of the first large winning opening 25. Further, in the left-handed game area L, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operation gate 22.

Immediately below the center case 200, a first special figure a starting port 241 capable of entering a game ball at all times is arranged. The first special figure a start port 241 has a configuration in which any of the game balls flowing down the left-handed game area L and the game balls flowing down the right-handed game area R can be entered. It is easy for a game ball to flow down the left-handed game area L or the warp gutter of the center case 200.

An electric tulip-type general electric accessory 23 is arranged at a position directly below the start port 241 of the first special figure a. The Fuden accessory 23 has a configuration in which a game ball can be inserted at all times. In addition, it will be opened by winning the regular map, and it will be switched to a state where it is easy to enter the ball.
Further, the general electric accessory 23 is a ball entry device common to the second special figure start port 243. That is, all the game balls that have entered the general electric accessory 23 will enter the second special figure start port 243.

The right-handed game area R of the game board 2B is configured so that the game ball flows down along the transparent flow path, as in the case of the first embodiment. In the right-handed game area R, a combination gate 204, a pair of left and right out ball openings 205 and 205, and a second large winning opening 26 are arranged from the upstream side. Further, a general winning opening 27 is arranged on the downstream side of the second large winning opening 26.

Unlike the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the pachinko machine of this embodiment has a configuration in which the general electric accessory 23 is not in the right-handed game area R and has only the second big winning opening, and is right only during the big hit game. It is a configuration to hit.
In this pachinko machine, the second special figure start port 243 is provided in the general electric accessory 23, but it is easy to enter the ball even in the non-general support state, or it is in the normal probability state and the non-general support state. The latter makes it easier to enter the ball in the probabilistic game state and the non-general support state. As a result, it is possible to make the game configuration easy to enter the general electric accessory 23 even during the small hit rush hour or the general electric support state.

This pachinko machine is provided with an operating port [22] in the first game area [L], and is a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area [L] or the second game area [R] can enter. The ordinary electric accessory [23] is provided in the normal electric accessory [23], and the ordinary electric accessory [23] is configured to facilitate entry into the first start port [242] for determining whether or not the ball is open.
According to this pachinko machine, since the first big winning opening 25 for the small hit game is arranged in the left-handed game area L, the same effect as that of the first embodiment is obtained. In addition, since the game is left-handed except for the big hit game, the situation where a small hit occurs is always left-handed, and the occurrence of disadvantage can be suppressed.

[Third Example]
The present invention may be a pachinko machine having the configuration of the game board 2C shown in FIG. 27 as a third embodiment.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described here.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the game board 2C, a first large winning opening 25 opened by a small hit game is arranged in the uppermost stream portion of the left-handed game area L. Further, in the left-handed game area L, the normal drawing operating gate 22 is arranged on the downstream side of the first large winning opening 25. Further, in the left-handed game area L, a second special drawing start opening 243 and a plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operation gate 22. The second special figure start port 243 is a ball entry port that allows the ball to enter at all times.

Immediately below the center case 200, a first special figure a starting port 241 in which a game ball can enter is arranged at all times. The first special figure a start port 241 has a configuration in which any of the game balls flowing down the left-handed game area L and the game balls flowing down the right-handed game area R can be entered. It is easy for a game ball to flow down the left-handed game area L or the warp gutter of the center case 200.

An electric tulip-type general electric accessory 23 is arranged at a position directly below the start port 241 of the first special figure a. The Fuden accessory 23 has a configuration in which a game ball can be inserted at all times. Furthermore, it will be opened by winning the regular map, and it will be switched to a state where it is easy to enter the ball.
Further, the general electric accessory 23 is a ball entry device common to the first special figure b start port 242. That is, all the game balls that have entered the general electric accessory 23 will enter the starting port 242 of the first special figure b.
Further, a second large winning opening 26 is arranged at a position directly below the Fuden accessory 23.

In the right-handed game area R of the game board 2C, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged downstream.

The pachinko machine of this embodiment is provided with an operating port [22] in the first game area [L], and a game ball flowing down the first game area [L] or the second game area [R] enters the ball. The ordinary electric accessory [23] is provided at a possible position, and the ordinary electric accessory [23] has a configuration that facilitates entry into the first hit / fail determination start port [242] when the ball is opened.
The pachinko machine of this embodiment can play a game only in the left-handed game area L. Of course, the left-handed game is also performed during the small hit rush hour.
According to this pachinko machine, since the first big winning opening 25 for the small hit game is arranged in the left-handed game area L, the same effect as that of the first embodiment is obtained. In addition, since the second special figure start opening 243 is provided as a winning opening that allows the player to enter the ball at all times, the opportunity to enter the ball is always given and small hits often occur, so that the playability that suppresses the decrease in the number of balls held is suppressed. Can be.

[Fourth Example]
As a fourth embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko machine having the configuration of the game board 2D shown in FIG. 28 may be used.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described here.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the game board 2D, a first large winning opening 25 opened by a small hit game is arranged in the uppermost stream portion of the left-handed game area L. Further, in the left-handed game area L, the normal drawing operating gate 22 is arranged on the downstream side of the first large winning opening 25. Further, in the left-handed game area L, a plurality of general winning openings 27 (three) are arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operation gate 22.

Immediately below the center case 200, a first special figure a starting port 241 capable of entering a game ball at all times is arranged. The first special figure a start port 241 has a configuration in which any of the game balls flowing down the left-handed game area L and the game balls flowing down the right-handed game area R can be entered. It is easy for a game ball to flow down the left-handed game area L or the warp gutter of the center case 200.

An electric tulip-type general electric accessory 23 is arranged at a position directly below the start port 241 of the first special figure a. The Fuden accessory 23 has a configuration in which a game ball can be inserted at all times. In addition, it will be opened by winning the regular map, and it will be switched to a state where it is easy to enter the ball.
Further, the general electric accessory 23 is a ball entry device common to the second special figure start port 243. That is, all the game balls that have entered the general electric accessory 23 will enter the second special figure start port 243.
Further, a second large winning opening 26 is arranged at a position directly below the Fuden accessory 23.

In the right-handed game area R of the game board 2D, a general winning opening 27 is arranged in the downstream portion.

The pachinko machine of this embodiment is provided with an operating port [22] in the first gaming area [L], and a gaming ball that has flowed down the first gaming area [L] or the second gaming area [R] enters the ball. The ordinary electric accessory [23] is provided at a possible position, and the ordinary electric accessory [23] has a configuration that facilitates entry into the second start port [243] for determining whether or not the ball is open.
This pachinko machine can play a game only in the left-handed game area L. Of course, the left-handed game is also performed during the small hit rush hour.
According to this pachinko machine, since the first big winning opening 25 for the small hit game is arranged in the left-handed game area L, the same effect as that of the first embodiment is obtained. Further, since the second special figure starting port 243 is provided in the ordinary electric accessory, the winning rate can be greatly changed depending on the game state, and the game can be sharpened.

Further, in the pachinko machines of the first to fourth embodiments, the effect display shown in FIG. 29 may be performed.
For example, the effect display is in the normal game state with normal probability (low probability) and non-genuine support, and in the game state centered on the first special figure, the pseudo effect display corresponding to the first special figure is being produced. In addition, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs (possibly), the image of the cat character interrupts and the production aiming at 100 points in karaoke is started. Then, when it reaches 100 points, it becomes a small hit, and the small hit game may be performed.
Since the karaoke chance display corresponds to the fluctuation of the 2nd special figure, the 1st special figure may be changed multiple times during that time (because the average fluctuation time of the 2nd special figure is longer). It may be an effect performed across the fluctuation of the first special figure.

For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a pseudo effect consisting of symbols such as three-digit numbers corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special figure, which is the main body, is formed at the upper left end thereof. The symbol 701 is displayed. Then, a karaoke chance video 742, which is referred to as a "karaoke chance" and indicates that a small hit of the second special figure occurs (may occur), is displayed. Further, the karaoke chance image 742 may display the karaoke score image 743.

If the small hit of the second special figure does not occur, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the karaoke score image 743 may not reach 100 points, and the karaoke chance failure video 744 may be displayed.

On the other hand, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the karaoke score image 743 becomes 100 points, and the small hit GET image 745 may be displayed.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the large winning opening may be arranged only at the most upstream position of the left-handed game area, and the large winning opening may be shared by the small hit game and the big hit game.
Further, the present invention is an enclosed game machine that collects the fired game balls inside the game machine, fires them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied to.

1: Pachinko machine, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D: Game board, 20 game areas, L: Left-handed game area (first game area), R: Right-handed game area (second game area), 203: Launch port, 21: Directive symbol display device, 23: Ordinary electric accessory, 241: 1st special figure a start port (1st start port), 242: 1st special figure b start port (1st start port) , 243: 2nd special figure start port (2nd start port), 25: 1st big prize opening, 26: 2nd big prize opening, 28A: 1st special figure display device (1st special symbol display device), 28B: 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 40: Main control device (1st hit / fail determination means, 2nd hit / fail determination means, small hit game execution means, big hit game execution means), 42 : Sub-integrated control device (first effect executing means, second effect setting means)

Claims (2)

The first game area where there is a high possibility that the game ball fired with a firing power less than the predetermined power will flow down,
A second game area in which a game ball launched with a firing power equal to or higher than the predetermined force is likely to flow down, and
At least, a first start port and a second start port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter.
The first hit / fail determination means for performing the first hit / miss determination due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and
A second hit / fail determination means for performing a second hit / fail determination due to the entry of the game ball into the second start port, and
A first special symbol display device that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the first hit / fail determination, and then confirmably displays the result of the hit / fail determination with a symbol.
A second special symbol display device that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the second hit / fail determination and then confirmably displays the result of the hit / fail determination with a symbol.
If at least the result of the second hit / fail determination is a small hit, the small hit game executing means for carrying out the small hit game in which the first big winning opening is opened, and
If the result of the first hit / fail determination or the second hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit game executing means for carrying out the big hit game in which the second big winning opening is opened is provided.
After the jackpot game is completed, the winning probability of the first winning / failing determination and the second winning / failing determination can be switched to a low probability or a high probability, and a normal electric accessory that opens and closes according to the result of the lottery is played. It is possible to switch to a supported state or a non-supported state that supports the ball in a state where it is easy to enter,
In a ball game machine capable of simultaneously changing the other special symbol even when one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing.
The first big winning opening opened in the small hit game is arranged in the first game area.
In the high-probability state and the non-supported state, the first effect performing means for performing the first effect by causing a small hit in the second hit / fail determination, and
A game characterized in that, in the low-probability state and the non-supported state, a second effect performing means for performing a second effect by causing a small hit in the second hit / fail determination is provided. Machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first big winning opening is an upstream position of the first gaming area.
A game machine characterized in that it is arranged at a position where no other entry port exists between the first large winning opening and the launch port for launching the game ball toward the game board.

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