JP6849994B2 - Bullet game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

In recent bullet ball game machines, a game ball is won in a winning opening called a starting opening, and it is decided whether or not to perform a big hit game based on the winning timing.
The probability of generating a big hit is constant, and the player shifts to a high probability state after the big hit game, or shortens the fluctuation time and increases the number of lottery.
In these ball game machines, an effect of notifying the occurrence of a big hit, an effect of notifying or suggesting the occurrence of a big hit, and the like are also performed.
On the other hand, a ball game machine that shifts to a probabilistic state without producing a jackpot game and suddenly notifies the transition to a probabilistic state (for example, Patent Document 1), or a normal jackpot during a jackpot game. A bullet game machine that performs a promotion effect that promotes a probabilistic jackpot is also known (for example, Patent Document 2).

According to such a ball game machine, there is an effect that the occurrence of a big hit is expected by the image production.
The invention shown in Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2 can increase the performance output of the ball game machine by performing a sudden effect or a promotion effect, and the ball game machine that performs these effects has gained popularity. ing.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-160738 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-2158865

However, whether or not a big hit is won even if the sudden effect or promotion effect is performed is determined at the timing of winning a prize at the start opening.
The various productions are expected to win the prize, which is decided at the timing of winning the winning opening, and the lottery result is not changed due to the difference in the production contents.
Therefore, in order to win the big hit, it is a game in which a game ball is launched by aiming at the starting port.
For this reason, launching a game ball aiming at the starting port occupies most of the game, and there is also a problem that the game becomes monotonous.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and interesting ball game machine.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems
A plurality of entrances on the board, a normal symbol hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail regarding the normal symbol based on detecting a game ball, and a normal symbol hit / fail determination means.
The first starting port, which does not change the possibility of entering the ball at all times,
A second starting port that allows the game ball to change from a closed state in which it is difficult to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter, based on the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol.
A special symbol hit / fail determination means for determining whether a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port based on a game ball entering the first start port or the second start port.
When the pass / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is executed, after executing the variable display of the special symbol, the symbol display device that confirms and displays the stop symbol set according to the result of the pass / fail judgment regarding the special symbol.
As the stop symbol, a hit game executing means for executing a hit game for releasing the electric accessory based on a definite display of the hit symbol set when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a hit. ,
In a ball game machine provided with an open extension state transition means for shifting the gaming state to an open extension state in which the open state of the second starting port is extended more than usual.
A display instruction means that displays or gives an instruction related to any of the plurality of entrances when a predetermined game state occurs during a game in which the probability of winning or failing the judgment regarding the special symbol is low. With
The game state is shifted to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means due to entering the ball into the ball entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means.
The predetermined gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of times the missed symbol is displayed, which indicates that the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is not a hit, has reached the predetermined number of times.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, even if a predetermined gaming state occurs, the gaming state does not shift to the open extension state unless the ball is entered into the ball entrance different from the electric accessory. As a result, it is possible not only to launch the game ball aiming at the starting port, but also to associate the game aiming at the entry port different from the electric accessory with the game aiming at the starting port.
If the entry port is a normal winning opening, the prize ball is paid out, so that the prize ball is paid out even if the electric accessory is not operated, and there is also an effect of not lowering the so-called base.
Further, ball entrance port to ball entrance in order to shift the game state to the open extension state because it is displayed or indicated by the display instructing means, it is possible to associate a display or instruction to the image and ball entrance opening.

Here, the ball entry port refers to a ball entry port other than the starting port and the electric accessory, and is not only a normal winning opening, but also a type 1 non-electric accessory, a type 2 non-electric accessory, or a gate (passage port). ) May be.
The open extension state transition means may be any means for shifting the gaming state to an open extension state in which the open state of the second starting port is extended more than usual. Not only the game state is shifted to the open extension state in which the open state of the second starting port is extended more than usual, but also a configuration may be adopted in which the variation display time of the normal symbol is shortened. At the same time, the hit probability of the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol may be increased, and the variation display time of the special symbol may be shortened.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the ball game machine according to claim 1, the number of times the missed symbol is displayed is the number of times during the game in which the probability of winning or failing the judgment regarding the special symbol is low. It is a ball game machine.

There may be two or more entrances associated with the display or instruction by the display instruction means.
For example, the game state is shifted to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means due to the fact that the ball is entered into all of the plurality of entry ports related to the display or the instruction by the display instruction means within a predetermined time limit. It is conceivable that the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 is characterized in that the invention is made to.

According to the present invention, since there are two or more entrances associated with the display or instruction by the display instruction means, the game caused by the display instruction means can be made more complicated. As a result, the role of the game aiming at the ball entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means is enhanced, or the time is lengthened. It is possible to increase or lengthen the role of the game from the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state to the transition of the gaming state to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means.
If all the ordinary winning openings on the board are targeted, it has the effect of eliminating the ordinary winning openings that do not win. It should be noted that it is not necessary to display or instruct the two or more entrances at the same time, and the number may be two or more different each time a predetermined gaming state occurs.

Since the role of the game aiming at the ball entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means can be increased or the time can be lengthened, the number of target ball entrances is different, the arrangement is different, or the game board is also different. The effect of providing a game machine with a wide variety of board surface configurations such as different shapes of entrances can be expected.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the probability change transition right device provided in the game board. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start opening winning confirmation processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the high probability transition determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is an image which shows the display example in the high-probability transition determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the time saving shift determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is an image which shows the display example in the time saving transition determination processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows another embodiment of the high-probability transition determination process in 1st Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The glass. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is sent to the game board 1. Fired towards.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball pulling lever, the game balls collected in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store. Can be done. A game SW67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55.

This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 57, a payment button 58, and payment are made. A display device 59 is provided.

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

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

Immediately below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is installed in which a big hit lottery is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or the special diagram 1) due to the entry of the game ball. Has been done. Further, on the right side of the center case 5, directly below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball is displayed. A second starting port 12 is installed in which a big hit lottery is performed.

The first starting port 11 is arranged in an area (left-handed area) where a game ball launched by left-handed hitting (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the second starting port 12 is , It is arranged in the area (right-handed area) where the game ball launched by right-handed hitting (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) mainly flows down.

The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting port 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery, and when opened. Only the ball can be entered. In addition, even when the ball is closed, the ball may be rarely entered.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 12. , A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold storage.

The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery.
Further, below the center case 5, a first big winning opening 20 made of a special electric accessory that is opened at the time of a big hit game performed by a big hit lottery is provided below the first starting opening 11. A second large winning opening 21 made of the special electric accessory is provided on the right side of the first starting opening 11.

The first big winning opening 20 is arranged at a position where it is relatively easy to enter the ball regardless of whether the ball is hit right or left, but the second big winning opening 21 Is arranged at the position where the right-handed game ball mainly enters.

In addition, a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 21 is guided to the lower side of the second big winning opening 21, and is in a probabilistic state (a state in which the probability of winning in the winning / failing judgment is increased) after the big hit game is completed. A probabilistic transition right device 13 for determining the above is arranged. The details of the probabilistic transition right device 13 will be described later.

In the area on the left side of the game board 1, the 7-segment first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10, and the first special figure hold number display device 23 and the second consisting of four LEDs The special figure reservation number display device 24 is installed. Further, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a normal symbol display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center, and a variable display of the effect symbol and the like can be displayed on the screen of the LCD panel. By doing so, a symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special figures is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

Next, the configuration of the probabilistic transition right device 13 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the probabilistic transition right device 13 includes a discharge port 13a through which the game ball entered in the second major winning opening 21 is discharged, a probabilistic transition right opening 15 described later, and a probabilistic transition right. A shutter 14 for closing or opening the mouth 15 is provided.

As already described, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 21 is discharged from the discharge port 13a. If the game ball is ejected from the discharge port 13a when the probability change transition right port 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the exit 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, if the game ball is ejected from the discharge port 13a while the probability change transition right port 15 is open, the game ball enters the probability change transition right port 15 (see FIG. 3B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 4) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

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

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

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

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Detection signals are input from the normal symbol operating SW22a for detecting the game ball that has entered the gate 22, the general winning openings SW25a, 27b, 27a for detecting the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 27, and the like.

In addition to this, the first count SW20a for counting the game balls entered in the first large winning opening 20, and the second count SW21a for counting the game balls entered in the second large winning opening 21 , The probabilistic transition right port SW15a for detecting the game ball that has entered the probabilistic transition right port 15 provided in the probabilistic transition right device 13 is input.

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

Further, the main control device 80 is connected to the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90 via the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure hold number display device 23, and the second. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 20 by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 21b to control the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 20. By controlling the opening and closing of the 21 and controlling the solenoid accessory 12b, the opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled.

Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled to switch the open / closed state of the probability change transition right port 15 provided in the probability change transition right device 13.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW31 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball out SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32 are input, and the full SW32 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball out SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Further, the full SW32 and the out-of-ball SW33 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rented ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and the settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch the game ball into the game area 3.

In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.

The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82.

Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 28 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

Further, the game SW67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game SW67, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83.
Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as a variable display of a pseudo symbol (design effect).

[Explanation of operation]
[First Embodiment]
(1) Outline Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the first embodiment will be described.

In the pachinko machine 50, when a specific symbol is displayed on the first special figure due to the game ball entering the first starting port 11, or the game ball is placed on the opened second winning opening 21. When the ball enters the ball and further enters the probabilistic transition right opening 15 of the probabilistic transition right device 13, the probabilistic transition game described later is executed. When the purpose is achieved by the probabilistic transition game, the probabilistic change function is activated, and the game state after the big hit game becomes a probabilistic state in which the probability of hitting in the hit / fail judgment is high.

In the present embodiment, when three identical number symbols are displayed together on the effect symbol display device 6 as a pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol, a jackpot game in which the first grand prize opening 20 is opened for 16 rounds is executed. To. When two identical numerical symbols are displayed as pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol, a small hit game in which the first large winning opening 20 is opened for one round is executed, and then a probability variation transition game is executed.
Further, when three identical numerical symbols are displayed together on the effect symbol display device 6 as pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, a jackpot game in which the second major winning opening 21 is opened for 16 rounds is executed. When two identical numerical symbols are displayed as pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, a small hit game is executed in which the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second to 2 seconds). When the game ball enters the probabilistic transition right opening 15 in the opened large winning opening 21, the probabilistic transition game is executed thereafter. At this time, the shutter 14 is opened in synchronization with the opening of the second large winning opening 21.

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 increases the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, prolongs the opening time of the second starting port 12 when the normal symbol lottery is won, and displays the normal symbol when the normal symbol lottery is performed. An opening extension function (time saving function) that facilitates entry into the second starting port 12 is provided by a method such as shortening the variation display time in the device 7.

Then, whether or not the opening extension function is activated and the number of times the opening extension function is continued are determined according to the winning symbol. The state in which the open extension function is operating is described as an open extension state or a time saving state.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the first embodiment will be described in detail.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a 2 ms cycle.

In S10, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process shifts to S20 and is denied. If a determination is obtained (S10: No), the process shifts to S15.

In S15, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as the CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S70.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

Then, the main control device 80 has a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning opening such as the starting opening (S50), and a winning / failing determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), Each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information to be transmitted to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and fraud monitoring process for detecting the fraudulent activity of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, it is possible to perform a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 22 of the game ball, or to open the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12). Performing a normal game A normal game process or the like is performed.

Further, following the hit / fail determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is performed.
Further, in S70, the main control device 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) Starting port winning confirmation process Next, FIG. 7 shows a starting port winning confirmation process that detects winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and performs hold storage and the like according to the winning. This will be described using the flowchart of. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S100: Yes), the process shifts to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), the process shifts to S115.

In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (first reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S105: Yes), the process shifts to S110, and in the case of a negative determination (S105: No), the process shifts to S115.

In S110, the main control device 80 uses a jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol determination random number for determining the winning symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach in the symbol production. Or, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of a special symbol is extracted. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the first hold storage, and a first hold number command indicating how many first hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and processing is performed in S115. Transition.

The main control device 80 may perform pre-reading based on a random number for determining a jackpot related to the first hold storage, and may transmit the pre-reading result to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S115, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S115: Yes), the process shifts to S120, and in the case of a negative determination (S115: No), this process ends.

In S120, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (second reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the process is shifted to S125.

In S125, the main control device 80 extracts a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the second hold storage, and a second hold number command indicating how many second hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end this process. To do.

The main control device 80 may perform pre-reading based on a random number for determining a jackpot related to the second hold storage, and may transmit the pre-reading result to the sub-integrated control device 83.
(4) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, a win / fail determination process in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a random number for determining a jackpot related to a hold memory will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 11. This process is executed from the main routine. In addition, after the end of this process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is executed.

First, with respect to FIG. 8, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the process is shifted to S205.

In S205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S205: Yes), the process shifts to S280 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S205: No), the process shifts to S210.

In S210, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S210: Yes), the process shifts to S290 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S210: No), the process shifts to S215 in FIG.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 9, in S215, the main control device 80 determines the presence / absence of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, and if any of the reserved storages exists (S215: Yes), the processing is performed in S220. If not (S215: No), this process is terminated.

In S220, the main control device 80 selects the earliest reserved storage among the first and second reserved storages that currently exist, and decrements the number of reserved storages corresponding to the selected reserved storage type. The process shifts to S225. If the first and second reserved memories exist, the second reserved memory may be selected in order from the earliest generated memory (a configuration in which the second reserved memory is preferentially digested).

In S225, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S225: Yes), the process shifts to S230 and is denied. In the case of determination (S225: No), the process shifts to S235.

In S230, whether or not the main control device 80 becomes a big hit or a small hit in the big hit lottery based on the big hit judgment random number related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail judgment table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Is determined, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.

On the other hand, in S235, the main control device 80 is a big hit or a small hit in the big hit lottery based on the big hit judgment random number related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability change state is not obtained. It is determined whether or not, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.

In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the hit is a big hit, shifts the process to S245 in the case of an affirmative determination (S240: Yes), and shifts the processing to S245, and in the case of a negative determination (S240: No). , S260.

In S245, the main control device 80 determines the hit symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. As a result of the determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, each of the winning symbols corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process shifts to S250.

In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and also determines the opening pattern in the jackpot game based on the hit symbol and after the jackpot game. Whether or not the opening extension function is activated, the number of times the opening extension function and the probability change state are continued, and the like are determined, and the process is shifted to S270.

On the other hand, in S260, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a small hit has occurred, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S260: Yes), the process shifts to S262, and in the case of a negative determination (S260). : No), the process shifts to S266.

In S262, the main control device 80 determines the hit symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. Further, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, and the like related to the hold storage (S264), and the process is shifted to S268.

Further, in S266, which shifts when a big hit or a small hit does not occur, the main control device 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. related to the digested hold memory. Then, the process shifts to S268.

In S268, the main control device 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the probability change state (probability variation number) and the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state (time reduction number). Then, the process shifts to S270.

In S270, the main control device 80 tells the sub-integrated control device 83 a first hold number command indicating the number of first hold memories after the jackpot lottery and a second hold number command indicating the number of second hold memories after the jackpot lottery. Send a hold count command. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting the variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, a symbol designation command instructing the sub-integrated control device 83 to indicate a pseudo symbol to be stopped and displayed (in the case of a big hit, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the hit symbol) is transmitted, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S280, which shifts to the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination. (S280: Yes), the process is shifted to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process is terminated.

In S285, the main control device 80 ends the variable display of the special symbol, displays the finalized symbol of the special symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the pseudo symbol. This process ends.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S290, which shifts to the final display of the special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the final display of the special figure has expired. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S290: Yes), the process is shifted to S295, and in the case of a negative determination (S290: No), this process is terminated.

In S295, the main control device 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S300.
In S300, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process shifts to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process shifts to S335. In the present embodiment, at the time of a big hit, the pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure are displayed together with the same three numerical symbols.

In S305, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state, clears the probability change flag if the probability change flag is set (S310), and then shifts the process to S315. ..

In S315, the main control device 80 refers to the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, clears the time saving flag if the time saving flag is set (S320), and then shifts the process to S325. ..

Then, the main control device 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S327), and also notifies the command for notifying the winning in the big hit lottery, the privilege content, and the like. A command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and this process ends.

On the other hand, in S335 which shifts when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), refers to the number of probability changes. (S340). Then, when the number of probability changes is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S345), and the process shifts to S350.

In S350, the main control device 80 refers to the time saving flag, and if the flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the time saving number of times (S355). Then, when the number of time reductions is 0 (S355: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S360), and the process shifts to S365.

In S365, the main control device 80 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command notifying the current gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, and shifts the process to S367.

In S367, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S367: Yes), the process shifts to S369 and is denied. In the case of determination (S367: No), this process ends. In the present embodiment, at the time of a small hit, the pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure are displayed by two identical numerical symbols.

(5) Small hit game processing (S369)
In S369, the main control device 80 executes the small hit game start process, activates the first large winning opening 20 or the second large winning opening 21 as a accessory of the small hit game, and the sub integrated control device 83. A command is sent to the player to execute the small hit start effect, and this process ends.
In the small hit game by the first big winning opening 20, the first big winning opening is opened until 10 game balls are won or 30 seconds have passed.
In the small hit game by the second big winning opening 21, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds).

(6) About jackpot game processing (S330)
The jackpot game process is a well-known process in which the process of opening the first major winning opening 20 or the second major winning opening 21 is repeated 16 times until 10 game balls are won or 30 seconds have passed. During this process, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to execute the jackpot start effect.

(7) Probability Change Transition Game As described above, in the present embodiment, when the same two numerical symbols are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol, the first large winning opening 20 A small hit game that opens one round is executed, and then a probability change transition game is executed.
Further, when the same two numerical symbols are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, the second large winning opening 21 is opened as a small hit for a predetermined time, and the opened large winning opening is opened. When the game ball enters the probability change transition right opening 15 in 21, the probability change transition game is executed thereafter.
This probabilistic transition game will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

When the conditions for the probabilistic transition game are satisfied (S500), it is determined whether or not the normal winning openings 25 to 27 have won a prize within the time limit (S510 to S530).
When the process shifts to this process, a command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the effect symbol control device 82 via the sub-integrated control device 83 according to the process shown in FIG. 12, and the image shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Is displayed.
In the present embodiment, first, an instruction is displayed to cause the normal winning opening 25, which is the first winning opening, to win a prize within the time limit (for example, 60 seconds) (FIG. 13A). The elapsed time of the time limit is displayed as a level meter at the bottom of the screen. At this time, a lamp (LED) near the winning opening 25, which is not shown, may be blinked in accordance with the time limit. The elapsed time of the time limit may be transmitted as a command from the main control device 80 and displayed on the screen. From the time when the command for displaying the image of FIG. 13A is received, the effect symbol control device The configuration measured in 82 may be used. In short, it suffices if the correspondence (synchronization) with the processing performed by the main control device 80 is taken.
Whether or not the normal winning opening 25 is won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the left general winning opening SW25a is won within the time limit (S510).

If there is a prize in the winning opening 25 within the time limit, it is detected by the left general winning opening SW25a, a command is transmitted from the main control device 80, and an instruction is given to the normal winning opening 26, which is the second winning opening, to win a prize within the time limit. It is displayed (FIG. 12 (b)). At this time, a lamp (LED) not shown near the normal winning opening 26 may be blinked in correspondence with the time limit.
If there is no winning within the time limit (S520), a command is transmitted from the main control device 80 and an image that does not shift to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (c)). Whether or not the normal winning opening 26 is won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the medium general winning opening SW26a is won within the time limit (S520).

If there is a prize in the winning opening 26 within the time limit, a command is sent and an instruction to make the normal winning opening 27, which is the third winning opening, win the prize within the time limit is displayed (FIG. 12 (d)). A lamp (LED) near the winning opening 27 (not shown) may be blinked in correspondence with the time limit.
If there is no prize within the time limit (S520), a command is transmitted and an image that does not shift to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (e)).
Whether or not the normal winning opening 27 is won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the right general winning opening SW27a is won within the time limit (S530).

If there is a prize in the winning opening 27 within the time limit, a command is transmitted and an image indicating that the probability has shifted to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (f)). If there is no prize within the time limit (S530), a command is transmitted and an image that does not shift to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (g)).
Whether or not the normal winning opening 27 is won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the right general winning opening SW27a is won within the time limit (S530).

(8) High probability processing (S540)
In the present embodiment, during a normal game, the probability of a big hit by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 21 is 1/320. During a normal game, the probability of winning a small hit by winning the first starting port 11 is 1/50, and the probability of winning a small hit by winning the second starting port 12 is 1/25. At the time of high probability, the probability of a big hit by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is 1/32. During high-probability games, there are no small hits. These probability values can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a small hit may be generated during a high probability. However, at this time, since the probability is high, it is preferable that the probability variation transition game is not executed.

In this embodiment, this high-probability game ends in a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) or a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times). The number of fluctuations may be the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, or may be terminated when one of the special figures reaches a predetermined number of times. Further, it may be configured to end if a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) is a big hit during a high probability. The time-saving game may be performed during this high probability.
The sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays the hold effect and the pseudo symbol variation display. After that, various effects such as a symbol effect for stopping and displaying a pseudo symbol according to the result of the hit / fail judgment and the hit symbol, and a jackpot effect for notifying the progress of the jackpot game are performed.

[effect]
According to the present embodiment, when a small hit game is generated by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, a probability variation transition game is executed. In addition, a small hit game occurs when the game ball wins in the second starting opening 12, and when the game ball enters the probability change transition right opening 15 in the opened second large winning opening 21, the probability change transition game is subsequently performed. Is executed.
The small hit game has a higher probability of occurring than the big hit game, and the high probability game has an extremely high probability of the big hit game occurring.
As a result, the probability of transition to a high probability can be adjusted by the probability variation transition game. That is, it has an effect that the winning rate at which the game ball wins in the normal winning openings 25 to 27 can be adjusted and designed by the gauge configuration.
Therefore, the invention described in the present embodiment is not limited to a digital game in which a game ball is won in a conventional start opening and waits for a jackpot symbol to be displayed, but also a game ball is won in ordinary winning openings 25 to 27. It has the effect of providing an analog game.
Moreover, since the game that generates the small hit game and the game that generates the big hit game with a high probability are conventional digital games, the advantageous effect of the digital game is not impaired.

In the probabilistic transition game, the game does not shift to the high-probability game unless the game balls are sequentially won in the normal winning openings 25 to 27 within a predetermined time. This makes it possible to perform a game in which the skill of the player is required. Since high-probability games cannot be performed with a gauge configuration in which a game ball does not win in the normal winning openings 25 to 27, the effect of preventing the design of a game machine having a normal winning opening that does not win is also exhibited. This effect is even more remarkable because the game does not shift to the high-probability game unless the game balls are won in all of the normal winning openings 25 to 27.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit game is generated by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, the probability variation transition game is unconditionally executed, but when the second starting port 12 game ball wins a prize, Even if a small hit game occurs, the probabilistic transition game is not unconditionally executed, and it is necessary for the game ball to enter the probabilistic transition right opening 15 in the second large winning opening 21. The skill of the player is required for the game ball to be won in the second large winning opening 21 which is opened for a short time, and for the game ball to be entered in the probability change transition right opening 15.
As a result, there is also an effect of providing both a game in which the skill of the player is not required and a game in which the skill of the player is asked for the occurrence of the probability variation transition game.

Furthermore, by changing the jackpot probability, the small hit probability, and the jackpot probability during the high probability in the normal game, the effect of providing the game mainly in the probability variation transition game or the game based on the probability variation transition game is also exhibited. .. It is possible to increase the variety of game contents.
For example, if the probability of a big hit during a normal game is extremely low and the probability of a big hit during a high probability is designed to be extremely high, it is possible to provide a game in which a probability variation transition game that has undergone a small hit game is the main game.
On the other hand, if the probability of a big hit during a normal game is relatively high and the probability of a big hit during a high probability is designed to be extremely high, it is possible to provide a game in which the probability variation transition game through the small hit game is subordinate.
Furthermore, if the probability of a big hit during a normal game is relatively high and the probability of a big hit during a high probability is designed to be relatively low, a probability change transition through a big hit game and a small hit game by winning a prize at the start port 11 or the start port 12 It is also possible to provide a game in which the role of the game is equal to that of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, instead of the processes shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the processes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 are executed. In the second embodiment, when the first starting port 11 is won and a small hit occurs, the small hit game shown in the first embodiment is executed, and then the time saving transition determination process shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is executed. To. However, when a small hit occurs after winning a prize in the second starting opening 12, the small hit game shown in the first embodiment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the probability variation transition right opening 15 in the large winning opening 21, it is unconditionally Move to high-probability games. The probabilistic transition determination process of the first embodiment is not executed. In addition, the time saving transition determination process is not executed.

When the processing shown in FIG. 14 is executed, it is determined whether or not the game balls have won in the normal winning openings 25 to 27 within the time limit (S610 to S640), and when all the positive determinations are made, the time saving function is exhibited. To.
At this time, an image similar to that of the first embodiment is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the process shown in FIG. 14 (FIG. 15).
When the time saving function is exerted, the so-called time saving function is exerted. The fluctuation time of the fluctuating normal symbol by passing through the normal symbol operation gate 22 is shortened, and the hit probability of the normal symbol is also changed to be high. As a result, the chance of opening the second starting port 12 increases. If the hit probability of a normal symbol is always set high, it is not necessary to change it to a high value when the time saving function is activated.
When the time saving function is exhibited, the fluctuation time of the special figure may be shortened. As a result, there are more chances to win a prize in the second starting port 12, and more chances to draw lots.
The end of this time saving function may be determined by the time, the number of fluctuations in the special figure, or the number of jackpot games.

[effect]
The second embodiment has the same effect as that of the first embodiment, and it is possible to activate the time saving function of the second starting port 12 due to the fact that the first starting port 11 is won and a small hit occurs. It will be possible. If this time saving function is activated, a big hit game due to winning a prize in the second starting port becomes possible. If the configuration shifts to a high probability after the jackpot game ends with the occurrence of the jackpot game, the jackpot probability due to the winning of the first starting port 11 becomes a high probability. This is because the probability states of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are the same.
That is, there is a case where the probability shifts directly to a high probability due to the winning of the first starting port 11, and the case where the time saving function is activated for the second starting port 12 due to the winning of the first starting port 11 indirectly. When shifting to a high probability, it has the effect of being able to provide a game rich in variety.

In the second embodiment, the game ball does not win unless the second starting port 12 is opened. Further, if the condition is cleared by the time saving shift determination process, the chance of opening the second starting port 12 becomes extremely high.
Therefore, it can be said that the time saving shift determination process is a process that makes the second starting port effective (exercises the function as the starting port). In normal times, the probability that the second starting port will rarely open or the opening time will hardly win, and if the probability of opening is increased or the opening time is lengthened when the time saving function is exerted, the starting port that is not effective in normal times is not effective. Can be said to be a process that is made effective by the time saving transition determination process.
As a modification, it is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that can win a prize without opening the second starting port 12, and normally, if there is a prize, only the prize ball is paid out and it does not function as the starting port, and the time saving transition determination process is performed. If the condition is cleared, the configuration may be such that the function as a starting port is exhibited as well as the time saving function. Alternatively, the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal winning opening, and normally, if there is a prize, the prize ball is only paid out and does not function as the starting opening, and if the conditions by the time saving transition determination process are cleared, it becomes the starting opening. It may be configured to exert its function.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, three ordinary winning openings 25 to 27 are used, but a plurality of ordinary winning openings may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to the ordinary winning opening, and may include an ordinary electric accessory, a first-class non-electric accessory, a second-class non-electric accessory, a passage port (gate), and the like.
Further, in the present embodiment, the normal winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged side by side, but the arrangement position on the board surface does not matter.

In the present embodiment, the transition determination process shown in FIG. 12 or 14 ends if all three ordinary winning openings 25 to 27 are not won within the time limit, but the process is limited to this. is not it.
For example, a configuration may be made in which all winning openings are awarded within a predetermined time limit (for example, 10 minutes). At this time, the configuration may be such that the prizes are awarded in order, or the configuration may be in any order. Further, the order may be different depending on the type of small hit symbol.
Further, when the probability that a small hit occurs is low, the probability variation transition determination process may not be completed at one time, but may be repeated a plurality of times or more. In a configuration in which the prize is repeated a plurality of times or more, it is conceivable that all the ordinary winning openings are designated by repeating the configuration a plurality of times. However, when the probability of small hits is high, it is preferable that the number of small hits is small.

In the first embodiment, the high-probability transition determination process is configured to require the generation of small hits, but is not limited to this.
For example, when the number of deviation fluctuations during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of shots during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, the processes shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 are executed to shift to a high probability. It may be configured. Alternatively, it may be configured to be executed immediately after the start of the game. In addition, when the three pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol are aligned with the same odd number symbol, the high probability transition determination process is executed after the jackpot game is completed, and the three pseudo symbols are the same. In the case of a big hit with even-numbered symbols, a configuration in which only the big hit game is executed may be used.

In the second embodiment, the time saving transition determination process is configured to require the generation of a small hit by winning a prize in the first starting port 11, but is not limited to this.
For example, when the number of deviation fluctuations during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, when the number of shots during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, and the like, the processes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 are executed, and the game shifts to a time-saving game. It may be configured. Alternatively, it may be configured to be executed immediately after the start of the game. In addition, when the three pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol are aligned with the same odd-numbered symbol, the time saving transition determination process is executed after the jackpot game is completed, and the three pseudo symbols are aligned with the same even-numbered symbol. In the case of, a configuration in which only the jackpot game is executed may be used.

In the first embodiment or the second embodiment, each of the ordinary winning openings 25 to 27 is configured so as not to shift to the high-probability game or the time-saving game unless each of the normal winning openings 25 to 27 wins a prize within a predetermined time.
If the condition that the total number of winnings in each of the ordinary winning openings 25 to 27 is equal to or more than a predetermined number within a predetermined time is cleared, the game may be configured to shift to a high-probability game or a time-saving game. Even with this configuration, it is meaningful to have the ordinary winning openings 25 to 27 win a prize.

In the first embodiment or the second embodiment, it is possible to repeatedly execute the high-probability transition determination process or the time-saving transition determination process until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of times, but in this configuration, the elapse of a predetermined time or When the predetermined number of times is reached, the high-probability process may be forcibly executed or the time saving function may be activated.
As a result, even if the skill of the player is not good, it is possible to perform a game that is advantageous to the player. If the skill of the player is good, it becomes possible to play a game that is advantageous to the player at an early stage.
In addition, when a predetermined gaming state occurs, it is possible to play a game that is always advantageous to the player.

FIG. 16 shows a process of repeating the high-probability transition determination process until the elapse of the predetermined time or the predetermined number of times. The same applies to the process of repeating the time reduction shift determination process until the elapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the same step numbers as those in FIG. 12 perform the same processing as in the first embodiment.
In the process shown in FIG. 16, if a negative determination is made in steps S510 to S530, the number of tries n is incremented (S531), and the high-probability transition determination process is repeated until the incremented number of tries n reaches a predetermined number N. (S532). When the incremented number of tries n reaches a predetermined number N, the number of tries n is cleared to zero, and then the process of shifting to a high probability is forcibly executed (S532, S533, S540). The number of tries n is cleared to zero even at the time of initial setting.

When repeating until the elapse of the predetermined time, the processing of steps S531 to S533 may be changed so as to determine whether or not the try time t reaches the predetermined time T. The try time t is an elapsed time that is cleared to zero immediately before the transition to the high-probability transition determination process and is measured after the start of the high-probability transition determination process.
It is preferable to display the number of trials n or the trial time t together with the predetermined number of times N or the predetermined time T on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms used in describing the scope of claims is shown.
The processing shown in FIG. 12 and the image shown in FIG. 13 are displayed or instructed in association with any of the entrances of the plurality of entrances when a predetermined gaming state occurs by the display instruction means and the display instruction means. Corresponds to the probability increasing means, which increases the probability of winning due to entering the ball at the entrance associated with the display or instruction.
Specifically, the gaming states in which the small hits generated due to the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 are predetermined, FIGS. 13 (a), (b) and (d) are displayed. The processing of the instruction means, S500 to S540, corresponds to the probability increasing means.

1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... 1st special figure display device, 10 ... 2nd special figure display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 11a ... 1st start port SW, 12 ... 2nd start port, 12a ... 2nd start port SW, 12b ... Solenoid Accessory solenoid, 13 ... Probability change transition right device, 14 ... Shutter, 14a ... Shutter solenoid, 15 ... Probability change transition right port, 15a ... Probability change transition right port SW, 20 ... 1st prize opening, 20a ... 1st count SW, 20b ... 1st prize opening solenoid, 21 ... 2nd prize opening, 21a ... 2nd count SW, 21b ... 2nd prize opening solenoid, 22 ... normal symbol operating gate, 22a ... normal symbol operating SW, 23 ... 1 Solenoid hold number display device, 24 ... 2nd special figure hold number display device, 25a ... Left general winning opening SW, 26a ... Medium general winning opening SW, 27a ... Right general winning opening SW, 30 ... Payout motor, 31 ... Payout SW, 32 ... Full SW, 33 ... Ball out SW, 34 ... CR unit terminal plate, 38 ... Touch SW, 39 ... Launch stop SW, 40 ... Launch motor, 45 ... Glass frame closing SW, 46 ... Inner frame closing SW , 49 ... Cylinder lock, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Solenoid, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball rental button, 58 ... Settlement button, 59 ... Settlement display Equipment, 61 ... Plate glass, 63 ... Lower plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Game SW, 70 ... Inner frame, 71 ... Ball tank, 72 ... Tank rail, 73 ... Payout Unit, 78 ... External connection terminal board, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Payout control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control device, 84 ... Launch control device, 85 ... Power supply board, 90 ... Symbol display Device relay terminal board.

Claims (2)

A plurality of entrances on the board, a normal symbol hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail regarding the normal symbol based on detecting a game ball, and a normal symbol hit / fail determination means.
The first starting port, which does not change the possibility of entering the ball at all times,
A second starting port that allows the game ball to change from a closed state in which it is difficult to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter, based on the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol.
A special symbol hit / fail determination means for determining whether a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port based on a game ball entering the first start port or the second start port.
When the pass / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is executed, after executing the variable display of the special symbol, the symbol display device that confirms and displays the stop symbol set according to the result of the pass / fail judgment regarding the special symbol.
As the stop symbol, a hit game executing means for executing a hit game for releasing the electric accessory based on a definite display of the hit symbol set when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a hit. ,
In a ball game machine provided with an open extension state transition means for shifting the gaming state to an open extension state in which the open state of the second starting port is extended more than usual.
A display instruction means that displays or gives an instruction related to any of the plurality of entrances when a predetermined game state occurs during a game in which the probability of winning or failing the judgment regarding the special symbol is low. With
The game state is shifted to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means due to entering the ball into the ball entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means.
The predetermined gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of times the missed symbol is displayed, which indicates that the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is not a hit, has reached the predetermined number of times.
A bullet game machine characterized by that. In the ball game machine according to claim 1, the number of times the missed symbol is displayed is the number of times during the game in which the probability of winning or failing the judgment regarding the special symbol is low.
A bullet game machine characterized by that.

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