JP6871890B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrange ball.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when a special symbol that is variablely displayed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game that opens the jackpot is executed. It is known that when a small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened for a shorter time than the big hit game is executed. For example, in Patent Document 1, the first special symbol, which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port as a special symbol, and the variable depending on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. It is equipped with a second special symbol to be displayed, making it possible to simultaneously execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is higher than that of the first special symbol. In the low-probability gaming state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is lengthened so that only the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is substantially performed, and the probability is high. In the stochastic game state, a gaming machine is disclosed in which a small hit game is frequently executed by shortening the fluctuation time of the second special symbol. In this gaming machine, by shifting to the high-probability gaming state through the probabilistic big hit, the number of gaming balls can be gradually increased by frequently executing the small-hit game while the high-probability gaming state is set.

It is also known that this type of gaming machine can output game-related information (signals) such as jackpot information and prize ball information to the outside. For example, in Patent Document 2, an information display device is provided corresponding to each gaming machine, and a starting winning signal indicating a ball entering the starting port and a jackpot signal indicating the occurrence of a jackpot game are provided to the outside from the gaming machine. Is output. Further, the information display device updates the display such as the number of starts and the number of hits (the number of big hits) of the corresponding gaming machine based on the reception of the game-related information such as the start winning signal and the big hit signal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-13042 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-1606046

In a device that displays the number of hits on an information display device as in Patent Document 2, when a signal indicating the occurrence of a small hit game is output from the gaming machine to the outside in the same manner as the big hit signal, the small hit is included in the number of hits. Is generally displayed. On the other hand, when a gaming machine having a gaming property as in Patent Document 1 outputs such a signal to the outside in a gaming state (small hit rush state) in which a small hit game is frequently executed, the small hit game is frequently performed. Since the number of hits is significantly increased by such execution, it gives the player the impression that the number of hits displayed is inflated, which is not preferable. Therefore, it is conceivable not to output a signal to the outside even if a small hit game occurs in the small hit rush state. However, if the hit game is executed in a mode in which it is unknown whether the big hit or the small hit is in the small hit rush state, the display of the number of hits is not updated without outputting a signal to the outside in the small hit game. By looking at the display on the display device, it is possible to determine whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit, which makes it uninteresting when the hit game of the above aspect is executed.

The gaming machine of the present invention cannot determine whether it is a big hit or a small hit from an external display when executing a hit game in which the big hit or the small hit is unknown during a game state in which the small hit game is frequently executed. In this way, the main purpose is to prevent the game entertainment from being impaired.

The present invention has taken the following measures to achieve the above-mentioned main object.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention
A winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game in which the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is performed a plurality of times.
A small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening mode in which the total opening time is shorter than that of the big hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit.
A game state setting means capable of setting a specific game state in which the occurrence frequency of the small hit is higher than that of the normal game state, and
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, and
A signal output means that outputs a signal related to the game to the outside,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the small hit game, a first small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and a second small winning game in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening mode that is more favorable to the player than the predetermined opening mode. Have at least a winning game,
As the jackpot game, at least one of the effect display mode by the effect display means and the execution mode of the jackpot game by the jackpot game execution means is specified to be the same as or similar to the second small hit game. Have at least a jackpot game,
The signal output means can output a first signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit game and a second signal indicating the occurrence of the small hit game, and when the first small hit game occurs, the signal output means said. When the second small hit game occurs without outputting the second signal, the second signal is output.
In the second small hit game, the time from the start of the game until the big winning opening is opened is longer than the time from the start of the first small hit game until the big winning opening is opened. Is set to
In the specific jackpot game, the time from the start of the game to the opening of the jackpot is set to a time equal to or longer than the predetermined time.
The effect display means has an effect mode from the start of the second small hit game to the opening of the big winning opening, and an effect mode from the start of the specific big hit game to the opening of the big winning opening. The effect display is executed in the same or similar manner, and the effect display is executed to notify whether or not the jackpot is a big hit by the time the big winning opening is opened.
The gist is that.

The gaming machine of the reference invention disclosed as a reference in the present specification is:
A winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game in which the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is performed a plurality of times.
A small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening mode in which the total opening time is shorter than that of the big hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit.
A game state setting means capable of setting a specific game state in which the occurrence frequency of the small hit is higher than that of the normal game state, and
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, and
A signal output means that outputs a signal related to the game to the outside,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the small hit game, a first small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and a second small winning game in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening mode that is more favorable to the player than the predetermined opening mode. Have at least a winning game,
As the big hit game, at least one of the production mode of the effect display by the effect display means and the execution mode of the big hit game by the big hit game execution means is the generation of the second small hit game and the first small hit game. Have at least a specific jackpot game as an aspect,
The signal output means can output a first signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit game and a second signal indicating the occurrence of the small hit game, and when the first small hit game occurs, the signal output means said. The gist is that the second signal is output when the second small hit game occurs without outputting the second signal.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention, when a specific big hit game occurs, the first signal is output to the outside (outside the machine), and when the first small hit game occurs, the second signal is not output and the second small hit game is not output. When a hit game occurs, the second signal is output to the outside. In addition, at least one of the effect mode of the effect display and the execution mode of the jackpot game is the same or similar to the specific jackpot game and the second small hit game. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine which of the specific big hit game and the second small hit game has occurred from the effect mode and the game execution mode. Further, even when the device that receives the signal externally updates the count display of the number of hits, since both the specific big hit game and the second small hit game output the signal to the outside, the player can see the count display. It is not possible to determine whether the specific big hit game or the second small hit game has occurred. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game from being impaired by making it indistinguishable from an external display when performing an effect of inciting which of the specific big hit game and the second small hit game has occurred. When the first small hit game occurs, the signal is not output to the outside and the count display is not updated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the number of hits displayed is inflated. be able to.

Further, in the "round game", the large winning opening may be opened a plurality of times or only once for each round game. Further, in the "small hit game", the big winning opening may be opened a plurality of times, or may be opened only once. The "big prize opening" is not limited to one having only one, and may have two, and the large winning opening opened in the big hit game and the big winning opening opened in the small hit game may be the same. It may be different or different. Further, the signal output means shall output the second signal only in the specific gaming state, and may not output the second signal even if the second small hit game occurs in a normal gaming state other than the specific gaming state. Good.
Here, in the gaming machine of the present invention, as a gaming area in which a gaming ball launched by a launching device can flow down, a first gaming area in which a gaming ball launched with a firing power less than a predetermined force is likely to flow down. , Equipped with a game board provided with a second game area in which a game ball launched with a firing power equal to or higher than a predetermined force is likely to flow down, and at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter. A first start port provided, a second start port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter, and a position where a game ball flowing down at least the second game area can enter. It may be provided with a large winning opening provided in. In addition, after the first special symbol as a special symbol is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port, the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed with a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment of the hit / miss determination means. After the display means and the second special symbol as a special symbol are variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed with a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment of the hit / miss judgment means. It is equipped with a special symbol display means and a fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the final display, and when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol, a jackpot is obtained. When the game executing means executes the big hit game and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed with the predetermined small hit symbol, the small hit game executing means may execute the small hit game. Further, the specific game state setting means can set the specific game state after the end of the big hit game, and in the specific game state with a high small hit probability, the probability of being judged as a big hit by the hit / fail judgment is higher than the normal game state. (High probability gaming state), the probability of being judged as a small hit by the hit / fail judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is higher than the probability of being judged as a big hit, and the probability of being judged as a big hit is higher than that of the second special symbol. The average fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display to the final display may be shorter than that in the normal gaming state. In this way, the specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the frequency of winning / failing determination per unit time is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the probability of determining a small hit in the winning / failing determination is high (small hit rush state, small hit). Frequent hits). Further, the hit / fail judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port may not be determined as a small hit, or in the normal gaming state, the first special based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. The average fluctuation time of the second special symbol may be lengthened so that only the variation display of the symbol is substantially performed. In the hit / fail judgment performed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the small hit probability determined to be a small hit is set to be variable, and the specific game state is set by increasing the small hit probability. It may be a configuration or the like.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention, in the second small hit game, the time from the start of the game to the opening of the large winning opening is from the start of the first small hit game to the opening of the large winning opening. The specific jackpot game is set to a predetermined time longer than the predetermined time, and the time from the start of the game to the opening of the big winning opening is set to a time equal to or longer than the predetermined time. The display means is the same as or equal to the production mode from the start of the second small hit game to the opening of the big winning opening and the production mode from the start of the specific big hit game to the opening of the big winning opening. As a similar aspect, the effect display may be executed, and the effect display for notifying whether or not the jackpot is a big hit by the time the big winning opening is opened may be executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by producing a production that encourages a big hit or a small hit between the start of the winning game and the opening of the big winning opening.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention, in the specific big hit game, all or part of the opening mode of the big winning opening in the first round game is the opening mode of the big winning opening in the second small hit game. The effect display means is during the execution of the first round game in the specific jackpot game or after the first round game is completed and the next round game is started. By then, an effect display for notifying whether or not it is a big hit may be executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by performing an effect of inciting a big hit or a small hit during the first round game of the hit game or before the start of the next round game.

In the game machine of the reference invention, in the small hit game, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening, it is possible to obtain a game profit in one round game of the big hit game, and the first The predetermined opening mode of the small hit game is an opening mode in which it is difficult to enter the specified number of game balls, and the advantageous opening mode of the second small hit game is the entry of the specified number of game balls. The sphere may be in an easily open mode. In this way, the game profit that can be obtained in the second small hit game is equivalent to one round game of the big hit game, so even if the second small hit game is included in the number of hits, the number of hits is counted. It is also possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the player is inflated.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a hit game of an aspect in which it is unknown whether a big hit or a small hit is executed during a game state in which a small hit game is frequently executed, whether it is a big hit or a small hit is determined from an external display. It is possible to prevent the game from being discriminated from being spoiled.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 40. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the external information. It is a schematic block diagram of an information display device 110. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st special symbol game processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol game processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table and the small hit symbol determination table for the 2nd special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hit game start effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display for a normal mode, the effect display for a time saving mode, and the effect display for a RUSH mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display which performs the symbol variation effect and the hit game start effect of a specific aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display which performs the big hit notification in the hit game start effect of a specific aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display which performs the small hit notification in the hit game start effect of a specific aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart when the jackpot game of the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart when the small hit game of special figure 2_ small hit symbols A and B is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit symbol determination table for the 2nd special symbol of the modification. It is a flowchart which shows the round game effect processing of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart when the jackpot game of the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol is executed in the modification.

Next, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1.

In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the start port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine-type gaming machine will be described.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a game board 20 in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a launch handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 onto the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island equipment of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects as the game progresses and to sound warning sounds for alerting the player. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 and the like is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the lending of game balls. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the central portion of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 3) included in the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 40 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 39 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 40. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 39, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 39, and the ordinary symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 39. An openable second starting port 24, a large winning opening 26 arranged at the lower left of the second starting opening 24, a constantly open third starting opening 25 arranged at the lower left of the large winning opening 26, and a game. A normally open normal winning opening 28 arranged at the lower left of the area 21 and an out opening 29 for collecting game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings are provided. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second start port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a slide-type opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c that operates the opening / closing plate 24b (FIG. 3) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 24b protrudes from the board surface and the game ball cannot enter the ball, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol to hit the game (normal symbol hit). When the game) is executed, the opening / closing plate 24b is pulled into the board surface by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. A second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The large winning opening 26 is a variable entrance opening configured as a special electric accessory, and is a sliding opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 26b and a large winning opening solenoid 26c that operates the opening / closing plate 26b (see FIG. 3). ) And. Normally, the opening / closing plate 26b is in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface so that the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol to display the jackpot game (special game). When the small hit game is executed with the special symbol stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the opening / closing plate 26b is pulled into the board by the large winning opening solenoid 26c, so that the game ball can be entered. It is said to be in an open state. A large winning opening switch 26a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls is attached to the large winning opening 26. The large winning opening 26 is closed when the large winning opening switch 26a counts the number of balls entered in the game ball or a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before the specified number is counted.

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the launch handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, in the second start opening 24, the third start opening 25, and the large winning opening 26, it is impossible to enter the game ball by hitting the left side, and the game ball is placed in the right area of the game area 21 (second game area). ) Is rotated (so-called right-handed) to allow the game ball to enter. However, the second starting port 24 and the large winning opening 26 are variable winning openings, and when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball enters the ball only when it is opened. It will be possible. The second starting port 24, the large winning opening 26, and the third starting port 25 are arranged in this order from the upstream side. Therefore, when the second starting port 24 is closed, the game ball launched by hitting right passes through the opening / closing plate 24b of the second starting port 24 so as to flow down from right to left on the downstream side. When the big winning opening 26 is closed, it passes over the opening / closing plate 26b of the big winning opening 26 so as to flow down from right to left to the third starting opening 25 on the downstream side. Head. Further, the game ball launched by right-handed hitting enters the second starting opening 24 when the second starting opening 24 is open, and does not flow down to the big winning opening 26 or the third starting opening 25. When the big winning opening 26 is open, the ball enters the big winning opening 26 and does not flow down to the third starting opening 25.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol display number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined fluctuation time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode (predetermined big hit symbol), the big hit game is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode (predetermined small hit symbol). Then, the small hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device that fluctuates and displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into either the first start port 23 or the second start port 24, and is a second special figure display device. Reference numeral 32 denotes a display device for variably displaying a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the third starting port 25. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

Here, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol includes a normal jackpot (time saving jackpot) symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. In the normal jackpot symbol, a low probability state in which the jackpot probability (special symbol hit probability) of the special symbol is set to the normal probability (low probability) occurs as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the special symbol fluctuates. Until the display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times in the embodiment), the hit probability of the normal symbol (probability of hitting the normal symbol) is set to be higher than the normal probability (low probability), and the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set. This is a hit mode in which a time saving state (electric support state) occurs in which the time is shortened. This gaming state is called a time-saving gaming state (low-probability time-saving state). On the other hand, in the probability variation jackpot symbol, the probability of hitting the special symbol is higher than the normal probability until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in the embodiment) as the game state after the jackpot game is completed. This is a hit mode in which a probability variation state (high probability state) set to is generated and a non-time saving state in which the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to a normal probability (low probability) occurs. Further, in the probability variation jackpot, in addition to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game, the variation time of the special symbol (second special symbol) is shortened until the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times. This gaming state is also referred to as a probabilistic gaming state (high probability non-time saving state). Further, a low-probability state and a non-time saving state is referred to as a normal gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the gaming state transitions between the normal gaming state, the time-saving gaming state, and the probabilistic gaming state. As will be described later, in the probabilistic game state, the frequency of small hit games is higher than in the normal game state and the time-saving game state, which is also called a small hit rush state.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the first special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number (in the embodiment). 4 times), and after the current fluctuation display is completed, the suspension display of the first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the third starting port 25 during the variable display of the second special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four times). After the current fluctuation display is completed, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal drawing display device 35 has a first display unit that lights up in the case of a hit and turns off in the case of a miss, and a second display unit that turns off in the case of a hit and turns on in the case of a miss. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal figure display device 35 alternately repeats lighting of the first display unit and lighting of the second display unit based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, one of the first display unit and the second display unit is turned on and the other is turned off to stop and display the normal symbol. When the normal symbol hits and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current fluctuation display is displayed. When it is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect symbol display device 40 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 41L, 41C, 41R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen, reach effect and notice effect. , Character effect (display of character 43) and various other effect displays. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 40. As shown in the figure, three effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R consisting of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 40. .. The three effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are variablely displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom when the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23, second starting port 24, or third starting port 25). Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 41R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 41R does not match the left effect symbol 41L, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 41R matches the left effect symbol 41L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 41C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 41C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 41L, 41R, it is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is done. When the symbol 41C matches the left and right production symbols 41L and 41R, a big hit is obtained. Further, when the three effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are stopped and displayed in a specific combination, a small hit is obtained.

When the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are basically displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. Then, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a missed symbol, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are confirmed and displayed as a combination of normal deviation or reach deviation, and when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. , The combination of big hits is confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state (small hit rush state), the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are basically displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Then, when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a missed symbol, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are confirmed and displayed as a combination of normal deviation or reach deviation, and when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. , It is confirmed and displayed by the combination of big hits, and when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed by the small hit symbol, it is confirmed and displayed by the combination of small hits. For some big hits and some small hits, the three effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are stopped and displayed in the same combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the reserved symbol 42 is also displayed in the display screen of the effect symbol display device 40. The reserved symbol 42 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the time-saving gaming state. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, each time the game ball enters the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the first special symbol, the game is 1 in order from the right side. It is additionally displayed one by one, and each time the variable display of the first special symbol is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of entering the ball. Further, the reserved symbol 42 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the probability changing gaming state (small hit rush state). That is, when the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the second special symbol, one additional display is made in order from the right side, and the variation of the second special symbol is displayed. Every time the display is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect display control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board (not shown) is provided. The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal 65, and various external information (signals) regarding the game state are transmitted to an external device such as the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4) by the external connection terminal 65.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 24, the third start port switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the third start port 25, and the large winning opening 26. Detection signals from the large winning opening switch 26a for detecting the entry of the game ball, the ordinary winning opening switch 28a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 28, and the like are input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. To. Further, the operation signals from the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are input to the main control device 60, and the setting contents using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are set and displayed (performance display device) 69. It can be displayed on.

As shown in FIG. 2, the setting key switch 67, the RAM clear switch 68, and the setting display device 69 are provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The setting key switch 67 is a switch that is operated when performing various settings such as a jackpot probability of a special symbol. Further, the RAM clear switch 68 is a switch for executing the RAM clear, and the manager of the game hall can execute the RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 68 is also used to select the set value when performing various settings. The setting display device 69 is configured as a 7-segment display device, and displays setting values in various settings, the performance of the pachinko machine 1, an error code when an error occurs, and the like. Here, in this embodiment, it is possible to select and set any of the three settings 1 to 3 in which different probabilities are defined as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotates it so that the set value can be changed. Assuming that the set value can be changed, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability settings 1 to 3. Any number of ~ "3" is displayed on the setting display device 69. Further, the setting display device 69 displays the numbers "1" to "3" in order each time the RAM clear switch 68 is pressed. Therefore, the administrator presses the RAM clear switch 68 so that the number displayed on the setting display device 69 becomes a number corresponding to the desired setting value, selects the desired setting value, and presses the setting key switch 67. By rotating the inserted key to return it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of settings 1 to 3) can be fixed and set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are used to select and set the set value, but any other device can be used as long as it can be operated from the outside, for example, a rotary knob. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be such that a dedicated switch for selecting the set value is provided. Further, although the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display the set value on the setting display device 69, it may be displayed on another display device or may be notified by voice. Further, the setting is not limited to the three settings 1 to 3, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

Further, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the large winning opening solenoid 26c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, from the main control device 60, external information (signal) to an external device such as the hall computer 100 is output via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65. Here, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of external information. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the external information 1 to 6 are output to an external device such as the hall computer 100. The contents and output timing of these external information 1 to 6 will be described in the main control process described later. In addition to the external information 1 to 6, information that the prize ball has been paid out, information that the front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 have been opened, information that various errors such as abnormal winning have occurred, etc. are output. However, since it does not make the gist of the present invention, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the hall computer 100 is connected to the information display device 110, and outputs information to be displayed on the information display device 110 based on the received external information. The information display device 110 is provided at an upper position corresponding to each of the pachinko machines 1 installed in the island equipment of the game hall, displays game information about the corresponding pachinko machine 1, and accepts various operations. The information display device 110 includes a display unit 112 provided in the center, a plurality of operation buttons 114 provided on the left and right sides of the display unit 112, and a lamp 116 provided on the outer peripheral edge and emitting light according to a game state. Be prepared. Based on the information from the hall computer 100, the display unit 112 displays the number of fluctuations (starting number) of the special symbol, the number of hits, the number of consecutive big hits in the probabilistic game state, and the like. The operation button 114 includes a switching button for switching the information to be displayed, a history button for displaying the past history, a call button for calling a clerk in the game hall, and the like. Although the information display device 110 is supposed to input information from the hall computer 100, the information display device 110 is not limited to this, and information may be input from each pachinko machine 1.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64. The detection signal from the payout switch 74 that detects the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal plate 71 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and the full switch 75 that detects the fullness of the lower saucer 12 The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the payout relay terminal plate 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The CR unit terminal plate 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided on the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is connected to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output in response to a rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 based on the rotation amount signal. When the touch signal is not input or the launch stop command is input, the launch control device 80 stops driving the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 and does not launch the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal plate 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect display control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect display control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and displays the effect symbol display device 40 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect symbol display device 40. Control.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the normal gaming state (low probability state) of setting 1, 1 / 319.9. , 1 / 74.6 in the probabilistic game state (high probability state), 1 / 299.4 in the normal game state of setting 2, 1 / 69.9 in the probabilistic game state, and 1 / 69.9 in the normal game state of setting 3. It is 1 / 281.3, and 1 / 65.6 in the probability variation game state. The probability that the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic gaming state after the big hit occurs is 60% for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the probabilistic gaming state, the number of times of the variation display of the special symbol is 10,000 times. Continue until you reach, that is, until you virtually get the next big hit. In addition, the hit symbol of the second special symbol also includes a small hit, and the small hit occurs with a high probability (1 / 10.0) regardless of the gaming state. Even if a small hit occurs, the gaming state does not change before and after that. In the normal gaming state, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 10 seconds, and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 10 minutes. On the other hand, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the time-saving gaming state and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the probabilistic gaming state are both 3 seconds. Up to four variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are reserved, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel (simultaneous variation). The number of prize balls given by winning a game ball to the winning opening is 4 at the 1st starting opening 23, 1 at the 2nd starting opening 24, 1 at the 3rd starting opening 25, and a normal winning opening. There are 3 at 28 and 13 at the big prize opening 26.

Further, the winning probability of the normal symbol is almost 0% in the non-time-saving game state and 100% in the time-saving game state. When the normal symbol is won, the second starting port 24 is opened once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. The winning probability of the normal symbol in the time-saving game state does not necessarily have to be 100%, but it is preferable that the probability is close to 100%. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 2 seconds in the non-time saving game state and 1 second in the time saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by the player hitting the left in the normal gaming state, the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is reached and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 26 is opened is executed. The big hit game is performed by executing a round game in which the big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern a plurality of times with an interval in between. The large winning opening 26 cannot enter a game ball by hitting left, and can enter a game ball by hitting right. Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game. It is possible for the player to hit the right side in the normal gaming state to aim for the ball to enter the second starting port 24 or the third starting port 25. However, the second starting port 24 is opened when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by hitting due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, but the normal symbol is hit in the normal game state (non-time saving state). It is difficult to get the ball into the second starting port 24 because it rarely happens. Further, even if the ball enters the second starting port 24, there is no merit because the variation display of the first special symbol, which is the same as that of the first starting port 23, is performed. On the other hand, since the third starting port 25 is always open, it is possible to insert a game ball, but the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the normal game state is as long as 10 minutes, and the second special symbol is frequently used. Cannot be displayed in a variable manner. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player to hit left aiming at the first starting port 23 than to hit right aiming at the second starting port 24 or the third starting port 25 because the variation efficiency of the special symbol is higher. is there. In this embodiment, when the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball (that is, the player detects a right-handed hit) even though the game state is the normal game state, it is predetermined. Warning (output of a warning sound to the speaker 14, display of a warning message to the effect symbol display device 40, etc.) is output.

If you win a normal jackpot (short-time jackpot) in the normal game state and shift to the short-time game state after the big hit game ends, the jackpot probability of the normal symbol becomes higher than in the normal game state or the probability variation game state, and it is per 100%. Become. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol are shortened. Therefore, the player can make the game ball enter the second starting port 24 by hitting the right side and frequently change the display of the first special symbol. In the time-saving game state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 24, and the right-handed game ball has a high probability of entering the second start port 24. Therefore, the second start port 24 It is difficult for the game ball to enter the third starting port 25 arranged on the downstream side of the 24. That is, in the time-saving game state, basically, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 24 and the game is advanced with the first special symbol. For the same reason, in the time-saving game state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 26 located on the downstream side of the second starting port 24. Therefore, the second special during the time-saving game state. Even if a small hit game occurs due to the digestion of the hold of the symbol, it is difficult to put the game ball into the large winning opening 26. After the jackpot game is completed, the time-saving game state continues until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times), and when the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times, the normal game state is set.

In addition, if the probability variation jackpot is won in the normal game state or the time saving game state, and the probability variation game state (small hit rush state) is entered after the jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is compared with the normal game state or the time saving game state. Will be higher. In addition, the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shortened to 3 seconds. Therefore, the player can frequently change and display the second special symbol by hitting right. Then, since a small hit occurs with a high probability (1 / 10.0 in the embodiment) of the second special symbol, the player keeps hitting right to frequently generate a small hit game, and the big winning opening 26 You can put a game ball in the ball, and you can gradually increase the number of balls you have. This gaming state is called a small hit rush state (RUSH mode). In this embodiment, the probability-changing game state is substantially continued until the next big hit is drawn, and if the probability-changing jackpot is won during the probability-changing game state, the gaming state after the end of the big-hit game becomes the probability-changing game state, and the probability-changing game. If a normal jackpot is won during the state, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a time-saving game state. Therefore, in the probabilistic game state, the prize ball by the big hit game and the prize ball by the small hit rush can be continuously obtained until the normal big hit is won.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the starting winning processing (S130). Symbol game processing (S140), normal symbol hit game processing (S150), first special symbol game processing (S160), second special symbol game processing (S170), big hit game (special game) processing (S180) And the small hit game process (S190) are repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, the time required for the processing of S110 to S190 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge of executing the main control process and executing the process according to the command.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random number for determination is, for example, a jackpot used for a jackpot determination (hit / fail determination) performed based on the entry of a game ball into a start port (first start port 23, second start port 24, or third start port 25). A random number for judgment (random number for determining whether a special symbol is correct or not) or a big hit that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit. A random number for determining the jackpot symbol used to determine the symbol, and a missed symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect. Random number for determining the out-of-order symbol used for determination, random number for determining the variation pattern (variation time) used for determining the variation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and normal used for the hit / fail judgment performed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 22. Random numbers for determining whether or not the symbol is correct can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 is the state of various sensors (gate switch 22a, first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, third starting port switch 25a, large winning opening switch 26a, normal winning opening switch 28a, etc.). Is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, among the above-mentioned switches, the game ball is released by the switches related to the prize ball (first start port switch 23a, second start port switch 24a, third start port switch 25a, large prize opening switch 26a, normal prize opening switch 28a). It is determined whether or not it has been detected, and if it is determined that it has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for designating the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs detection signals from the first start port switch 23a and the second start port switch 24a to the first start port 23 and the second start port 24. It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered (S200). When it is determined that a game ball has entered the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24, the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) is the upper limit (in this embodiment, a value). It is determined whether or not the amount is less than 4) (S202). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol holding number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and out-of-symbol symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Next, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the game ball enters any of the first start port 23, the second start port 24, and the third start port 25. External information 2 (see FIG. 6) indicating that this has been done is output to the hall computer 100 (S210), and the process proceeds to S212. The first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the first special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 42 on the effect symbol display device 40. Further, the output of the external information 2 is turned off after the output is turned on for a predetermined time such as several tens to several hundreds of msec. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, S204 The process of ~ S210 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S212.

Next, the detection signal from the third start port switch 25a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the third start port 25 (S212). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the third starting port 25, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S214). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S216). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S218). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S218, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Next, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S220), the external information 2 is output to the hall computer 100 (S222), and the process proceeds to S224. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 42 on the effect symbol display device 40. If it is determined in S212 that no game ball has entered the third starting port 25, or if it is determined in S214 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S216 to S222 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S224.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S224). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S226). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S228). Next, the determination random number of the normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S230). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S232), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S224 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S226 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S228 to 232 is skipped and the starting prize is won. End the process. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. If it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds is greater than the value 0, the number of holds is decremented by a value of 1 to determine whether the normal symbol is correct or not, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the result of the determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22 with the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a miss. In this embodiment, in the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state (non-time saving state), the winning probability of the normal symbol is almost 0%, and in the time saving gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is 100%. Then, as a result of the hit / fail determination, if it is determined to be a hit, the hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and if it is determined to be a miss, the miss symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the normal symbol. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1 second, 2 seconds, etc.) is set and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped at the determined stop symbol. indicate. When the stopped-displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start port 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game process is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to 0.5 seconds in the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state, and set to 3.0 seconds in the time-saving gaming state. However, in the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state, the second starting port 24 is rarely opened because the normal symbol is rarely stopped and displayed at the hit symbol. As described above, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by pulling the opening / closing plate 24b into the board surface by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation is the set time (0.5 seconds or 3. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls has reached (0 seconds), and whether or not a specified number of game balls (9 in the embodiment) have entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time, The opening operation of the second starting port 24 is completed (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is completed), and the normal symbol hitting game process is completed. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next first special symbol game processing (S160).

[1st special symbol game processing]
11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the first special symbol game processing. In the first special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not it is in the big hit game or the small hit game. (S300). When it is determined that the special electric accessory is in operation, the first special symbol game process is terminated. In this embodiment, when the first special game process is completed, the game returns to the main control process and proceeds to the second special symbol game process (S170). However, in the second special symbol game process as well, the special electric accessory is displayed in S400, which will be described later. Since it is determined that the game is in operation and the second special symbol game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next jackpot game (special game) process (S180). In addition, the second special symbol game processing may be skipped and the jackpot game processing may be directly proceeded. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special electric accessory is not in operation, whether or not the first special symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the first special symbol is in the display time of the finalized symbol (S304). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that the first special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the display time of the confirmed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved first special symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the first special symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved first special symbols is more than the value 0, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is in variable display (S308), and the second special symbol is in variable display. When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is a big hit (S310). If it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the variable display, or if it is determined that the second special symbol is not a big hit even if it is in the variable display, the determination random number of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is determined. The oldest random number (random number for jackpot determination, random number for determining jackpot symbol, random number for determining missed symbol, and random number for determining fluctuation pattern) is read (S312), and the hit / fail judgment process is performed based on the read random number for jackpot judgment (S312). S314). The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the read big hit judgment random number with the big hit value included in the big hit judgment table, and when the big hit judgment random number matches any of the big hit values, it is judged as a big hit and matches. If not, it is judged to be out. The jackpot determination table has a probability variation flag of 0 (normal game state or) among the low-probability and high-probability jackpot determination tables according to the current set value of the jackpot probability (any of settings 1 to 3). When the time-saving game state), the jackpot determination table for low probability with a small jackpot value is used, and when the probability variation flag is value 1 (probability variation game state), the jackpot determination table for high probability with a large jackpot value is used.

When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit (“YES” in S316), the big hit symbol determination process for determining the big hit symbol based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol is performed (S318). The jackpot symbol determination process is a process for determining the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed, and uses a random number for determining the jackpot symbol and a jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. Do it. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is a special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A and a special figure 1_normal jackpot that executes a 4R jackpot game as a jackpot game and sets the game state after the jackpot game to a time-saving game state. Special figure 1_probability change jackpot symbol A, which executes 4R jackpot game as a jackpot game and sets the game state after the jackpot game as a probability variation game state, and 10R jackpot game as a jackpot game, and after the jackpot game ends. It has a special figure 1_probability change jackpot symbol B, which sets the game state of the game to the probability change game state. Special figure 1_normal jackpot symbols A and B differ in the number of times the variation of the special symbol that continues the time-saving game state is displayed, and special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A has 50 times, and special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol B has 100 times. There is. In addition, the special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A, the special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol B, the special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol A, and the special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol B are 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20%, respectively. Appear. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game, which sets the game state after the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot symbol is determined, the variation display time (big hit variation pattern) of the first special symbol from the next start of the variation display of the first special symbol to the final display of the determined jackpot symbol is determined by reading out the variation pattern. It is determined using a random number and a jackpot fluctuation pattern table (S320).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination process is out of order (“NO” in S316), the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number (S322). Then, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern read out and the deviation fluctuation pattern are set for the fluctuation display time (outlier fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the final display of the determined deviation symbol. It is determined using a table (S324). Here, the fluctuation pattern table (big hit fluctuation pattern table, deviation fluctuation pattern table) is prepared separately for each gaming state, and a table corresponding to the current gaming state is selected. In the table for the normal gaming state, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 10 seconds. In the table for the time-saving gaming state, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 3 seconds, which is shorter than that of the normal gaming state. ing.

After determining in S306 that the number of reserved first special symbols is greater than the value 0, if it is determined in S308 and S310 that the second special symbol is in variable display and the second special symbol is a big hit, a hit / fail judgment is made. Without doing this, the out-of-order symbol is determined as the finalized symbol of the first special symbol (S322), and the out-of-order variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the first special symbol (S324). Since the first special symbol and the second special symbol allow simultaneous fluctuation, if one special symbol is a jackpot, the other special symbol is forcibly removed so that the jackpots do not overlap. .. In this embodiment, when the second special symbol is a small hit, the hit / fail judgment is performed as usual. This is because forcibly deviating the judgment content of the other, which was originally a big hit, by one small hit would give a significant disadvantage to the player. Further, since the small hit does not involve a change in the game state before and after that, it is considered that even if the big hit and the small hit are generated in combination, the game is not significantly affected. Of course, even when the second special symbol is a small hit, the first special symbol may be forcibly removed without making a hit / fail judgment as in the case of a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit, but when the small hit is included, only the small hit may be determined.

When the finalized symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol are determined in this way, the variation display of the first special symbol is started (S326), the number of reserved first special symbols is decremented by a value of 1, and the first The display of the special figure reservation number display device 33 is updated (S328). Clear the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time with the update of the hold number of the first special symbol. Then, the change start command of the first special symbol (first special symbol change start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S330), and the first special symbol game process is completed. The first special symbol fluctuation start command includes a result of a hit / fail judgment, a fluctuation display time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol, a confirmed symbol (big hit symbol, a miss symbol), and the like.

When the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines in S302 that the first special symbol is in the variable display when the first special symbol game process is executed next time. In addition, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first special symbol determined in S320 and S324 has elapsed (S332). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has not elapsed, the first special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, the symbol stop command is issued to the sub-integrated control device 90. (S334), the finalized symbol display process for displaying the finalized symbol of the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner (S336) was performed, and the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) was confirmed and displayed. External information 1 (see FIG. 6) indicating the above is output to the hall computer 100 (S338). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 40 ends the symbol variation effect. Further, the output of the external information 1 is turned off after the output is turned on for a predetermined time such as several tens to several hundreds of msec. Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S340). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the first special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the first special symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed, so that the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed again in S340. When it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S342), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S344). ..

When it is determined that the finalized symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is in variable display (simultaneous fluctuation) (S346), and the second special symbol is in variable display. For example, the variable display of the second special symbol is deviated and the final display of the symbol is terminated (S348). Subsequently, in order to generate the jackpot game (special game) state, the operation of the condition device is started (S350), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S352). When the condition device is activated, the special electric accessory is also activated. Then, the jackpot game start effect command and the game state designation command including the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S354, S356), and the jackpot game (probability variation jackpot). External information 3 (see FIG. 6) indicating that a normal jackpot has occurred, and external information 4 (see FIG. 6) indicating that any of the jackpot game (probability variable jackpot or normal jackpot), time-saving gaming state, and probabilistic gaming state has occurred. (See FIG. 6) is output to the hall computer 100 (S358, S360). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes the jackpot game start effect (opening effect). The output of the external information 3 is turned on when the big hit game occurs, and although not shown, the output is turned off when the generated big hit game ends. The output of the external information 4 is turned on when any of the jackpot game, the time saving game state, and the probability variation game state occurs, and although not shown, the output is output when the generated jackpot game, the time saving game state, and the probability variation game state are completed. It is turned off. In order to stop the probability change function during the jackpot game, when the probability change flag is a value 1 (ON), the probability change flag is set to a value 0 (OFF) (S362, S364), and when the time reduction flag is a value 1 (ON), the time reduction flag is set. Is set to a value of 0 (OFF) (S366, S368), and the first special symbol game process is terminated. As described above, when the first special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the second special symbol game process (S150), and it is determined in the second special symbol game process that the special electric accessory is operating in S400. Then, since the second special symbol game process is completed, the jackpot game is executed by proceeding to the next jackpot game (special game) process (S160).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S344 that it is not a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (ON) (S370), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0 (OFF), S380. Proceed to the process of. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S372), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S374). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation game state, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, if the player wins the jackpot, the value of 10,000 is set, so that the probability-changing gaming state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to the next S380 while maintaining the probability variation game state, and if it is determined that the probability variation counter is a value 0, the probability variation flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability variation game state. (S376), a game state designation command indicating that the probabilistic game state has ended is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S378), and the process proceeds to the next process of S380. As described above, the output of the external information 4 is turned off at the end of the probabilistic gaming state.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S380), and if it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0 (OFF) instead of a value of 1, the first special symbol game process ends. .. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S382), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S384). Here, the time-saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time-saving game state, and a predetermined value is set in the time-saving counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, when the jackpot of the normal jackpot symbol is won, the value 50 or the value 100 is set. If it is determined that the time reduction counter is not a value 0, the first special symbol game process is terminated while maintaining the time reduction game state, and if it is determined that the time reduction counter is a value 0, the time reduction flag is set in order to end the time reduction game state. The value is set to 0 (S386), and a game state designation command indicating that the time-saving game state has ended is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S388) to end the first special symbol game process. As described above, the output of the external information 4 is turned off at the end of the time-saving game state.

[2nd special symbol game processing]
14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the second special symbol game processing. In the second special symbol game processing of S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (S400). When it is determined that the special electric accessory is in operation, the second special symbol game process is terminated. In this embodiment, when the second special game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next big hit game (special game) process (S180). On the other hand, if it is determined that the special electric accessory is not in operation, whether or not the second special symbol is in the variable display (S402) and whether or not the second special symbol is in the display time of the finalized symbol (S404). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the display time of the confirmed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S406). When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the second special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is more than the value 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is in variable display (S408), and the first special symbol is in variable display. When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is a big hit (S410). If it is determined that the first special symbol is not in the variable display, or if it is determined that the first special symbol is not a big hit even if it is in the variable display, the random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is determined. The oldest of (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for determining jackpot symbols, random numbers for determining missed symbols, and random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns) is read out (S412), and the hit / fail judgment process is performed based on the read random numbers for jackpot determination (S412). S414). Since the second special symbol includes a small hit, the hit / fail judgment is performed in addition to the process of comparing the big hit judgment random number with the big hit value included in the big hit judgment table, and the big hit judgment random number and the big hit. It also performs a process of comparing with the small hit value included in the judgment table. Then, when the big hit judgment random number matches the big hit value, it is judged as a big hit, and when the big hit judgment random number matches the small hit value, it is judged as a small hit, and the big hit judgment random number is set to either the big hit value or the small hit value. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1 / 10.0. Therefore, in the hit / fail determination process, it is often determined that the small hit is a small hit rather than the large hit.

When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit (“YES” in S416), the big hit symbol determination process for determining the big hit symbol based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol is performed (S418). In the jackpot symbol determination process of the second special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol illustrated in FIG. 16A is used instead of the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol exemplified in FIG. The procedure is the same as in S318 except for. As shown in the figure, a special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A and a special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol B, which execute a 4R jackpot game as a jackpot game and set the game state after the jackpot game to a time-saving game state, and a 10R jackpot as a jackpot game It has a special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol which executes a game and sets the game state after the jackpot game is completed as a probability change game state. Special figure 2_normal jackpot symbols A and B differ in the number of times the variation of the special symbol that continues the time-saving game state is displayed, and special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A has 50 times, and special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol B has 100 times. There is. Further, the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A, the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol B, and the special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol appear at a ratio of 20%, 20%, and 60%, respectively. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game, which sets the game state after the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot symbol is determined, the random number for determining the variation pattern is read out as the variation display time (big hit variation pattern) of the second special symbol from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol to the final display of the determined jackpot symbol. And the jackpot variation pattern table (S420).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination process is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S422). When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol (S424). FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a small hit symbol determination table of the second special symbol. The small hit symbol of the second special symbol includes the special figure 2_small hit symbol A that opens the large winning opening 26 for a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds) only once, and the large winning opening 26 for a very short time (for example, 0.3 seconds). For example, it has a special figure 2_small hit symbol B in which opening of 0.028 seconds) is repeated a plurality of times (for example, 13 times) at intervals of a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). That is, in the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, the opening is performed a plurality of times in an extremely short time, and the opening interval is set to a predetermined time longer than the opening time (extremely short time). The special figure 2_small hit symbol A and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B appear at a rate of 20% and 80%, respectively. When the small hit symbol is determined, the variation display time (small hit variation pattern) of the second special symbol from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol to the final display with the determined outlier symbol is determined. It is determined using a random number for small hits and a small hit variation pattern table (S426).

When it is determined in S422 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number (S428). Then, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern read out and the deviation fluctuation pattern are set for the fluctuation display time (outlier fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol to the final display of the determined deviation symbol. It is determined using a table (S430). Here, the fluctuation pattern table (big hit fluctuation pattern table, small hit fluctuation pattern table, deviation fluctuation pattern table) is prepared separately in each game state like the fluctuation pattern table for the first special symbol, and the current game The table according to the state is selected. In the table for the normal gaming state, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 10 minutes. In the table for the probabilistic game state, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the normal game state. ing.

After determining in S406 that the number of reserved second special symbols is larger than the value 0, in S408 and S410 it is determined that the first special symbol is in variable display and the first special symbol is a big hit. Without doing so, the deviated symbol is determined as the finalized symbol of the second special symbol (S428), and the deviated fluctuation pattern is determined (S430). As described above, when one special symbol is a jackpot, the other special symbol is forcibly removed so that the jackpot does not overlap between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Even if the first special symbol is a big hit, only the small hit of the second special symbol may be determined.

When the finalized symbol of the second special symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) are determined in this way, the variation display of the second special symbol is started (S432), and the variation start command of the second special symbol (second special symbol variation start command) is started. ) Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S434) to end the second special symbol game process. The second special symbol fluctuation start command includes the result of the hit / fail judgment, the fluctuation display time (variation pattern) of the second special symbol, the confirmed symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, miss symbol), and the like.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is started, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines that the second special symbol is in the variation display in S402 the next time the second special symbol game process is executed. In addition, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the second special symbol determined in S420, S426 or S430 has elapsed (S436). If it is determined that the variation display time of the second special symbol has not elapsed, the second special symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the variation display time of the second special symbol has elapsed, the symbol stop command is sub-integrated control. Along with transmitting to the device 90 (S438), a definite symbol display process for displaying the definite symbol of the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is performed (S440), and the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is definitely displayed. External information 1 indicating that the command has been performed is output to the hall computer 100 (S442). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S444). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the second special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the second special symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the second special symbol is displayed, it is determined in S404 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed, so that the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed again in S444. When it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S446), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S448). ..

When it is determined that the finalized symbol of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is in variable display (simultaneous fluctuation) (S450), and the first special symbol is in variable display. For example, the variable display of the first special symbol is deviated and the final display of the symbol is terminated (S452). Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S454), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S456). When the condition device is activated, the special electric accessory is also activated. Then, the jackpot game start effect command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S458, S460), and the external information 3 and the external information 4 are output to the hall computer 100 (S462, S464). .. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes the jackpot game start effect (opening effect). Further, as in the case where the first special symbol is a big hit, when the probability change flag is a value 1 (ON), the probability change flag is set to a value 0 (OFF) (S466, S468), and when the time reduction flag is a value 1 (ON), the time reduction is performed. The flag is set to a value of 0 (OFF) (S470, S472), and the second special symbol game process is terminated. When the second special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (special game process) of S160.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S448 that it is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit symbol (S474). When it is determined that the finalized symbol of the second special symbol is a small hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is in the variable display (S476), and the first special symbol is in the variable display (simultaneous fluctuation). If there is, a fluctuation interruption process for interrupting the variation display of the first special symbol is performed (S478). As a result, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is interrupted until the small hit game is completed. When the small hit game is completed, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is restarted, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed until the remaining fluctuation time elapses. If the first special symbol is not in the variable display, S478 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S480. Then, the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S480), and the small hit game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S482). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit game start effect command executes the small hit game start effect (opening effect). Further, it is determined whether or not the small hit game this time is the special figure 2_small hit symbol B generated in the probabilistic game state (small hit rush state) (S484), and the special figure generated in the probabilistic game state. When it is determined that the 2_small hit symbol B is used, external information 5 (see FIG. 6) indicating the occurrence of the small hit game is output to the hall computer 100 (S486), and the process proceeds to the next process of S488. On the other hand, it is not the special figure 2_small hit symbol B that occurred in the probabilistic game state, that is, the special figure 2_small hit symbol A that occurred in the probabilistic game state, or, for example, the time saving game state due to the holding of the second special symbol. If it is the special figure 2_small hit symbol B generated in, skip S486 and proceed to S488. Further, if it is determined in S474 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, S476 to S486 are skipped and the process proceeds to S488.

Then, similarly to S370 to S388 of the first special symbol game processing of FIG. 10, if the probability variation flag is a value 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by a value of 1, and when the probability variation counter reaches a value of 0, the probability variation flag is set to a value of 0. The processing of S488 to S492 to change from the probabilistic gaming state to the normal gaming state, and if the time saving flag is a value 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1, and when the time saving counter becomes a value 0, the time saving flag is set to a value 0 and the time saving game state. The process of S493 to S497 to put the game into the normal game state is executed, and the second special symbol game process is completed. As described above, since the value of 10,000 is set in the probability variation counter after the jackpot game ends with the probability variation jackpot as a trigger, the probability variation game state is substantially continued until the next jackpot is drawn. Further, since the value 50 or the value 100 is set in the time reduction counter after the end of the big hit game, the time reduction game state ends when the variation display of the special symbol continues 50 times or 100 times.

[Big hit game processing]
17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S180, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (during the big hit game) (S500). If it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, the jackpot game process is terminated. When the big hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next small hit game process (S190). On the other hand, if it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is in operation, it is determined whether or not the round game is in progress (S502). If it is determined that the round game is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the opening effect (big hit game start effect) is in progress (S504) and whether or not the interval is in progress (S506). Immediately after the jackpot game is started, since the opening effect is being produced, a positive determination is made in S504, and then it is determined whether or not the opening effect time (15 seconds in the embodiment) has elapsed (S508). .. If it is determined that the opening effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. When it is determined in S508 that the opening effect time has elapsed, a round game in which the large winning opening 26 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern is started (S510), and a round game effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S512). ), The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. The round game production command includes information on the number of rounds of the started round game. The opening pattern of the large winning opening 26 includes an opening pattern in which a round game of a predetermined time (28.0 seconds in the embodiment) is performed four times and an opening pattern in which the round game is performed ten times. The opening pattern is determined according to the jackpot symbol.

When the round game is started, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined that the round game is in progress in S502. Therefore, the game ball enters the big prize opening 26 based on the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 26a. It is determined whether or not the number of balls has reached the specified number (9 in the embodiment) (S514), and the maximum opening time (implementation) through the large winning opening 26 after the start of the round game. In the example, it is determined whether or not the time has reached 28.0 seconds (S516). If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time through the large winning opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the execution of the round game is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or the opening time through the large winning opening 26 is the maximum opening time before the number of entering balls reaches the specified number. When it is determined that the number has reached, the big winning opening 26 is closed, the round game is ended (S518), the interval processing for setting the interval time (2 seconds in the embodiment) is performed (S520), and the big hit game processing is finished. To do. When the round game is completed, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S506 that the interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S522). If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the final round has been completed (S524). If it is determined that the final round has not been completed, the round game is started again (S510).

In this way, the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 26 is repeated a predetermined number of times (4 times in the 4R big hit game and 10 times in the 10R big hit game) with an interval time in between, and in S522 and S524, the interval after the end of the final round. When it is determined that the time (end interval time) has elapsed, the jackpot game end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S526), and the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command executes the jackpot game end effect (ending effect). Then, when the next big hit game is executed, it is determined in S502, S504, and S506 that the round game is not in progress, the opening is not in progress, and the interval is not in progress, so it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (S528). .. If it is determined that the ending effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S530), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S532).

Then, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol (special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol A, B, special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol) (S534). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is a probability variation jackpot symbol, a value of 10,000 is set in the probability variation counter (S536) and a value of 1 is set in the probability variation flag (S538) in order to generate the probability variation game state. Further, the external information 4 indicating that any of the jackpot game, the time-saving game state, and the probabilistic game state has occurred and the external information 6 (see FIG. 6) indicating that the probabilistic game state has occurred are output to the hall computer 100. Then (S540, S542), the process proceeds to S544. The output of the external information 6 is turned on when the probabilistic gaming state occurs, and although not shown, the output is turned off when the generated probabilistic gaming state ends. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is not the probability variation jackpot symbol, the jackpot probability is held at the normal probability (low probability) by skipping S536 to S542, and the process proceeds to S544.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol (special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A, B, special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A, B) (S544). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is a normal jackpot symbol, a value 50 or a value 100 is set in the time saving counter and a value 1 is set in the time saving flag (S548) in order to generate a time saving game state. .. Further, the external information 4 is output to the hall computer 100 (S550), and the process proceeds to S552. If the jackpot symbol this time is special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A or special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A, a value 50 is set in the time reduction counter, and the jackpot symbol this time is special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol B or special symbol. 2_If it is a normal jackpot symbol B, set a value of 100 in the time reduction counter. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is not a normal jackpot symbol, S546 to S550 are skipped to maintain the non-time saving state and proceed to the process of S552. When the game state after the end of the big hit game is set in this way, the big hit game end command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S552, S554) to end the big hit game process.

[Small hit game processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game process. In the small hit game process of S190, first, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is not operating and the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the accessory is in the small hit game. (S600, S602). When it is determined that the accessory continuous operating device is operating or the special electric accessory is not operating, the small hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the accessory continuous operating device is not operating and the special electric accessory is operating, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 26 is open (S604). If it is determined that the large winning opening 26 is not open, it is determined whether or not the opening effect (small hit game start effect) is in progress (S606). Immediately after the small hit game is started, since the opening effect is being produced, a positive determination is made in S606, and it is determined whether or not the opening effect time has elapsed (S608). The opening effect time is, for example, 5 seconds for the special figure 2_small hit symbol A, 8 seconds (predetermined time) for the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is the special figure 2_. It is a longer time than the small hit symbol A. Since the opening effect time of the big hit is 15 seconds as described above, the opening effect time of the big hit is longer than the opening effect time of the small hit. If it is determined that the opening effect time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the opening effect time has elapsed, the large winning opening 26 is opened by a predetermined opening pattern by driving the large winning opening solenoid 26c. At the same time (S610), a large winning opening opening effect command (round game effect command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S612), and the small hit game process is temporarily terminated.

When the large winning opening 26 is opened, it is determined in S604 that the large winning opening 26 is being opened the next time the small hit game process is executed. Therefore, the large winning opening 26 is reached based on the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 26a. It is determined whether or not the number of balls entered in the game has reached the specified number (9 in the embodiment) (S614), and the elapsed time since the opening of the large winning opening 26 has reached the maximum opening time. Whether or not it is determined (S616). In this embodiment, the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 26 is 0.3 seconds when the special figure 2_small hit symbol A is won, and 0.028 seconds when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is won. It is the total time repeated once. In the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, the opening of the large winning opening 26 is repeated a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.5 second intervals), so that each opening is in an extremely short time (0.028 seconds). Even if there is, the game ball received by the opening / closing plate 26b of the large winning opening 26 during the predetermined time interval can easily enter the large winning opening 26 opened by pulling in the opening / closing plate 26b. Therefore, in the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, it becomes easy to insert a specified number of game balls (9 in the embodiment), and a prize ball equivalent to one round of the big hit game (a prize equivalent to one round). Sphere) can be acquired. On the other hand, in the special figure 2_small hit symbol A, since the opening for a short time is performed only once, it is difficult to enter a specified number of game balls while the large winning opening 26 is open. When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the large winning opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the large winning opening 26 is maintained. The small hit game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or the opening time of the large winning opening 26 has reached the maximum opening time before the number of entering balls reaches the specified number. If it is determined, the large winning opening 26 is closed (S618), the small hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S620), and the small hit game process is completed.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include a fluctuation start command, a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a jackpot game start effect command, a round game effect command, and a jackpot game end effect. There are commands, a small hit game start production command, a large winning opening opening production command, a small hit game end production command, and the like. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the hit game start effect process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. .. These processes are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every several ms). Hereinafter, the symbol variation effect processing and the winning game start effect process will be described with reference to the effect displays of FIGS. 22 to 25.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
When the symbol variation effect processing is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not it is in the probability variation game state (small hit rush state) (S700). This determination is made based on the game state designation command transmitted from the main control device 60 in S378 and S388 of the first special symbol game processing, S492 and S497 of the second special symbol game processing, and S554 of the jackpot game processing. be able to. When it is determined that the player is in the normal game state or the time-saving game state instead of the probability change game state, the first special symbol change start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S330 of the first special symbol game process. When it is determined whether or not (S702) and it is determined that the probabilistic game state is in progress, has the second special symbol change start command transmitted by the main control device 60 been received in S434 of the second special symbol game process? Whether or not it is determined (S704).

When it is determined that the first special figure fluctuation start command has been received during the normal gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination result included in the first special figure fluctuation start command is a big hit (S706). If it is determined that the hit is a big hit, the jackpot symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S708), and if it is determined that the hit is not a jackpot but the miss is determined, the missed symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S710). Then, the effect pattern is determined (S712), the variation display of the effect symbol is started (S714), and the process proceeds to S730. As described above, the first special symbol variation start command includes the result of the hit / fail determination, the variation display time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol, the confirmed symbol (big hit symbol, miss symbol), and the like. Therefore, the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol of the effect symbol can be selected by determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the finalized symbol of the special symbol from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. it can. The stop symbols of the effect symbols (pseudo symbols) include symbols that suggest the occurrence of probabilistic jackpots (for example, "111", "333", "555", "777") and symbols that suggest the occurrence of normal jackpots (for example, "111", "333", "555", "777"). For example, "222", "444", "666", "888") and the like are included. Further, the effect pattern can be determined by determining the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

Here, during the normal game state, the normal mode is set as the effect mode, and during the time-saving game state, the time-saving mode is set as the effect mode. In addition, when a normal big hit (special figure 1_normal big hit symbol A or special figure 1_normal big hit symbol B) occurs in the normal mode and the time-saving game state is reached after the end of the big hit game, the normal mode is ended and the time-saving mode is set. Will be done. Further, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times) during the time saving mode and the normal game state is reached, the time saving mode is terminated and the normal mode is set. An example of the effect display for the normal mode is shown in FIG. 22 (a), and an example of the effect display for the time saving mode is shown in FIG. 22 (b). In the effect display for the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 22A, three effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R on the left, middle, and right are displayed in large size in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 40, and the effect is displayed. The symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are variablely displayed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. In the effect display for the time saving mode, as shown in FIG. 22B, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are displayed in the corners (for example, upper right) of the effect symbol display device 40 smaller than those for the normal mode, and the effect is displayed. The symbol is variablely displayed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. If it is determined that the first special figure change start command has not been received during the normal game state or the time-saving game state, the process proceeds to S730 without starting the change display of the effect symbol. Therefore, even if the second special figure change start command is received during the normal game state or the time-saving game state, the change display of the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R is not started. When the second special symbol change start command is received during the normal game state, a symbol (judgment symbol) different from the above-mentioned effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R is produced in the corner of the screen of the effect symbol display device 40. It may be displayed smaller than the symbols 41L, 41C, 41R, and the result of the hit / fail determination may be indicated by the finalized symbol of the determination symbol.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure change start command is received during the probability change game state (small hit rush state), whether or not the hit / fail judgment result included in the received second special figure change start command is a big hit ( S716) and whether or not it is a small hit (S718) are determined, respectively. When it is determined that the hit / fail determination result is a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a specific big hit (S720). Here, the specific big hit is a big hit that makes it difficult to distinguish between a big hit and a small hit by displaying the same or similar effect as the small hit game of the special figure 2_small hit symbol B. In this embodiment, for example, a probability variation jackpot (special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol) is set as a specific jackpot.

If it is determined in S720 that it is a specific big hit, a specific hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S722). This specific hit symbol is, for example, "246" or the like. Further, if it is determined in S720 that the hit is not a specific jackpot, that is, a normal jackpot (special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A or special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol B), the jackpot symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S708). Further, when it is determined in S718 that the hit / fail determination result is a small hit, it is determined whether or not it is the special figure 2_small hit symbol B (S724). If it is determined that the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is specified, the specific hit symbol is determined in S722 as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the same specific hit symbol is determined for the special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, which are specific jackpots. Further, if it is determined in S724 that the special figure 2_small hit symbol is not the special figure 2_small hit symbol B but the special figure 2_small hit symbol A, the small hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S726). The small hit symbols are, for example, "236" and "256", and the stop symbols "2" and "6" of the left and right production symbols 41L and 41R are common to the specific hit symbols, and the production symbols in the middle. The stop symbol of 41C is different from the specific hit symbol. Further, if it is determined in S718 that the hit / fail determination result is not a small hit, the missed symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol because it is missed (S728). Then, the effect pattern is determined in S712 and S714, the variable display of the effect symbol is started, and the process proceeds to S730. As with the first special figure fluctuation start command, the second special figure fluctuation start command also includes the result of the hit / fail judgment, the fluctuation display time (variation pattern) of the second special symbol, and the finalized symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol). , Off symbol), etc., so the stop symbol and effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined in the same way as when the first special symbol variation start command is received, except for the determination of the specific hit symbol.

During the probabilistic game state, the RUSH mode is set as the effect mode. Probability change jackpot (special figure 1_probability change jackpot symbol A or special figure 1_probability change jackpot symbol B) occurs during normal mode or time saving mode, and when the probability change game state is reached after the end of the big hit game, the normal mode or time saving mode is terminated. RUSH mode is set. Further, when a normal big hit (special figure 2_normal big hit symbol A or special figure 2_normal big hit symbol B) occurs during the RUSH mode and the time-saving game state is reached after the end of the big hit game, the RUSH mode is terminated (from the RUSH mode). The time saving mode is set (by falling down). An example of the effect display for the RUSH mode is shown in FIG. 22 (c). In the effect display for the RUSH mode, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are displayed in the corners (for example, upper right) of the effect symbol display device 40 smaller than those for the normal mode, and the effect is displayed. The symbol is variablely displayed corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Further, in the symbol variation effect in the RUSH mode, an effect display is performed in which the ally character 431 and the enemy character 432 face each other or battle. In the production display for the RUSH mode, the number of winning games acquired during the RUSH mode and the number of prize balls may be displayed. If it is determined that the second special figure change start command has not been received during the probability change game state, the process proceeds to S730 without starting the change display of the effect symbol. Therefore, even if the first special figure change start command is received during the probability change game state, the change display of the effect symbol is not started. When the first special symbol change start command is received during the probabilistic game state, a symbol (determination symbol) different from the above-mentioned effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R is produced in the corner of the screen of the effect symbol display device 40. It may be displayed smaller than the symbols 41L, 41C, 41R, and the result of the hit / fail determination may be indicated by the finalized symbol of the determination symbol.

Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control unit 60 has been received in S334 of the first special symbol game processing or S438 of the second special symbol game processing (S730). When it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbol being displayed in variation is stopped and displayed (S732), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. As a result, the effect symbol determined by any of S708, S710, S722, S726, and S728 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, S732 is skipped and the symbol variation effect processing ends.

Here, FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display for performing a symbol variation effect and a hit game start effect of a specific mode. During the symbol variation effect, the ally character 431 and the enemy character 432 approach each other and face each other to display the effect (see FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b)). Further, as described above, in the symbol variation effect, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are stopped and displayed at "246" in the specific jackpot (special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol) and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, and the special figure 2_ In the small hit symbol A, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are stopped and displayed at "236" or "256". Therefore, after the left and right effect symbols 41L and 41R are stopped and displayed at "2" and "6", respectively, an effect of inciting whether or not the inner effect symbol 41C is stopped and displayed at "4" is also performed. In that effect, the effect symbol 41C inside moves back and forth between "3" and "5" before and after "4", and finally stops at any of "3", "4", and "5". FIG. 23 (c) shows a state in which the effect symbol 41C inside is stopped at “4” and “246” is stopped and displayed. The player who sees the stop display of "246" recognizes that either a probabilistic jackpot (special figure 2_probability jackpot symbol) or a small hit (special figure 2_small hit symbol B) has occurred, so that the probabilistic jackpot has occurred. You can expect it to occur.

[Hit game start production processing]
When the hit game start effect process of FIG. 21 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 is first transmitted by the main control device 60 in S354 of the first special symbol game process and S456 of the second special symbol game process. Whether or not the big hit game start effect command has been received (S800), and whether or not the small hit game start effect command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S482 of the second special symbol game process (S802). Judge each. If it is determined that neither the big hit game start effect command nor the small hit game start effect command has been received, the hit game start effect process ends. Further, when it is determined that the jackpot game start effect command is received in S800 or the small hit game start effect command is received in S802, whether or not the RUSH mode is in (S804) and the jackpot game to be started are specified. It is determined whether or not the jackpot (special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol) is (S806), and whether or not the small hit game to be started is the special figure 2_small hit symbol B (S808). If it is determined that it is not in RUSH mode, or if it is determined that it is neither a specific jackpot nor special figure 2_small hit symbol B even in RUSH mode, it is determined that each mode (normal mode, time saving mode, or RUSH mode) is hit (big hit). (Small hit), the hit game start effect is executed (S810), and the hit game start effect process is completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the hit is a specific big hit in the RUSH mode, the hit game start effect of the specific mode is executed (S812). Further, if it is determined that the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is in the RUSH mode, the hit game start effect of a specific mode is executed (S814). Here, in FIG. 23 (c), the ally character 431 and the enemy character 432 face each other, and the production symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are stopped and displayed at "246", and then the battle production in which the two confront each other is started. By doing so, the hit game start effect of a specific aspect is executed (see FIGS. 23 (d) and 23 (e)). As described above, in the big hit game of the specific big hit and the small hit game of the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, the hit game start effect is executed in the specific mode which is the same effect mode. Further, in the hit game start effect of this specific mode, a button for displaying an operation suggestion symbol 44 including the characters "PUSH" in a figure imitating the shape of the effect button 16 in accordance with the effect of both attacking each other. The production is performed (see FIG. 23 (e)). Then, when the effect button 16 is operated by the player or a predetermined effect time of the button effect elapses, whether or not a specific jackpot has occurred, that is, whether the special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol or the special figure 2_small hit symbol B A notification effect for notifying which has occurred is executed. That is, in S812, a big hit is notified, and in S814, a small hit is notified. Further, when the hit game start effect of S812 is executed and the big hit is notified, the big hit confirmation effect (big hit fanfare effect) is further executed (S816), and the hit game start effect process ends. When the hit game start effect of S814 is executed and the small hit is notified, the hit game start effect process ends as it is. As described above, the opening effect time of the small hit is, for example, 8 seconds, and the opening effect time of the big hit is, for example, 15 seconds, which is longer than that. Therefore, the hit game start effect (including the notification effect) of the specific mode is performed in 8 seconds, and in the case of a big hit, the big hit confirmation effect is executed in the remaining 7 seconds.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display for performing a big hit notification in a hit game start effect of a specific mode, and FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display for performing a small hit notification in a hit game start effect of a specific mode. Is. In the case of a specific jackpot, after the button effect (see FIG. 23 (e)), as shown in FIG. 24, the attack of the ally character 431 hits the enemy character 432 and wins the specific jackpot (probability variation jackpot). Is notified (see FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b)). In addition, a big hit confirmation effect is also performed between the time when the special big hit is notified and the time when the big winning opening 26 is opened (see FIG. 24 (c)). Further, in the case of a small hit, after the button effect (see FIG. 23 (e)), as shown in FIG. 25, the ally character 431 is small due to the effect display that the ally character 431 stays on without falling even if it is attacked by the enemy character 432. It is notified that it is a hit. In this embodiment, the time from the occurrence (start) of the big hit game to the opening of the big winning opening 26 is larger than the time from the occurrence (start) of the small hit game to the opening of the big winning opening 26. It is set to be several seconds to ten seconds (7 seconds in the example) longer. Therefore, after notifying the big hit, the big hit confirmation effect (see S816, FIG. 24 (c)) is performed, but the time from the occurrence of the big hit game to the opening of the big winning opening 26 is the same as that of the small hit game. By setting a sufficient time, the jackpot confirmation effect may be omitted.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when the big hit game of the special figure 2_probability variable big hit symbol is executed, and FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the small hit game of the special figure 2_ small hit symbols A and B being executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart at the time. In FIGS. 26 and 27, when the hit game is executed based on the stop display of the second special symbol in the RUSH mode, the game state, the second special symbol, the big hit game or the small hit game, the hit game, and the like. The external information 3 to 6 related to the game state, the big winning opening, and the state of the time change of the effect display are shown.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the special diagram 2_probability variation jackpot symbol (stop display is displayed at the specific hit symbol in the symbol variation effect), the jackpot game occurs (see time t11). Further, the output of the external information 3 indicating the occurrence of the big hit is turned on and output to the hall computer 100, and the probability change flag is turned off during the big hit game, so that the output of the external information 6 is turned off. The output of the external information 4 is turned off by turning off the probability change flag, but the output is turned on by the occurrence of the big hit game, so that it is assumed that the external information 4 continues to be turned on in FIG. 26. Since the external information 5 is information on the small hit game, the output is not turned on in FIG. 26. The hall computer 100 that has received the external information 3 can count up (update) the number of hits of the information display device 110. Then, after executing the hit game start effect of a specific mode and notifying the big hit (see time t12), the big hit confirmation effect is executed. In addition, the big winning opening 26 is opened (see time t13), round games are performed in order from the first round, and when the final 10 rounds are completed (see time t14), the big hit game end effect is executed and the big hit game is performed. (See time t15). When the big hit game is finished, the output of the external information 3 is turned off, and the output of the external information 6 is turned on because the probability variation game state is set.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the special figure 2_small hit symbol A (stop displayed at the small hit symbol in the symbol variation effect), the small hit game occurs (see time t21). .. Since the external information 3 is information indicating the occurrence of a big hit, the output is not turned on in FIG. 27. Further, since the probability change flag remains on even if a small hit occurs, the output of the external information 4 and 6 remains on in FIG. 27. Further, the output of the external information 5 is turned on when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B occurs as described above, and is turned off even if the special figure 2_small hit symbol A occurs at time t21. There is up to. When the special figure 2_small hit symbol A occurs, the large winning opening 26 is opened (see time t22) after the normal small hit game start effect is performed, and the large winning opening 26 is short-time (0.3 in the embodiment). A small hit game that opens only (seconds) is executed.

Then, when the large winning opening 26 is closed (see time t23), the small hit game end effect is executed, and the small hit game ends (see time t24), the second special symbol is displayed again in a variable manner, and the second When the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the special symbol 2_small hit symbol B (in the symbol variation effect, the stop is displayed at the specific hit symbol), the small hit game occurs (see time t25). Then, after executing the winning game start effect of a specific mode and notifying the small hit (see time t26), the large winning opening 26 is closed by repeating the opening of the large winning opening 26 for a very short time a plurality of times (time). (Refer to t27), the small hit game end effect is executed to end the small hit game (see time t28). During the opening of the large winning opening 26, a round game production (large winning opening opening production) related to opening and entering a ball is performed.

Here, at time t25, since the special figure 2_small hit symbol B occurred during the RUSH mode, the external information 5 was turned on and output to the hall computer 100, and at time 28, the small hit game was completed and therefore external. Information 5 is turned off. The hall computer 100 that has received the external information 5 can count up the number of hits of the information display device 110 and update the display. That is, since the number of hits of the information display device 110 is counted up as in the case of a big hit, the player can see whether the hit of the information display device 110 is a big hit or a small hit. Cannot be determined. As a result, when a hit game start effect of a specific mode is performed and an effect of inciting a big hit or a small hit is executed, it is possible to prevent the display of the information display device 110 from being able to determine whether the game is a big hit or a small hit. It is possible to prevent the interest from being spoiled. When a small hit game occurs, the external information 5 is output to the hall computer 100 only when the small hit game of the special figure 2_small hit symbol B occurs during the RUSH mode (during the probability variation game state). Is. Therefore, the number of hits is not counted up in the case of the special figure 2_small hit symbol A, which has fewer prize balls that can be obtained than the special figure 2_small hit symbol B. In addition, when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B occurs due to the holding of the second special symbol during the time saving mode, the second starting port 24 is frequently opened and the player does not expect the timing. It is highly possible that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the winning opening 26 and the prize ball for the small hit game cannot be obtained, but even in that case, the number of hits is not counted up. Further, in the small hit game of the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, a prize ball corresponding to one round of the big hit game can be obtained. From these facts, even if the special figure 2_small hit symbol B generated during the RUSH mode is included in the big hit game and counted, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the number of hits is inflated. Can be done.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, external information 3 and 4 (corresponding to the first signal) are output to the outside when a big hit occurs, and external when a special figure 2_small hit symbol A occurs. The information 5 (corresponding to the second signal) is not output, and the external information 5 is output to the outside when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B occurs. Therefore, even if the hall computer 100 that has received the external information updates the count display of the number of hits of the information display device 110, the player determines whether the specific big hit or the special figure 2_small hit symbol B has occurred. It is not possible. Further, in the specific jackpot and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, the same specific hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect, and the effect mode of the hit game start effect is the same specific aspect, and the specific jackpot and the special figure 2_small hit It is possible to perform an effect of inciting which of the symbols B has occurred. At that time, it is possible to prevent the information display device 110 from displaying whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and to prevent the game from being spoiled. In addition, when the special figure 2_small hit symbol A occurs, the external information is not output and the count display of the number of hits is not updated, so that it is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the number of hits is inflated. You can also do it.

In addition, the specific big hit and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B execute a hit game start effect of a specific mode, and notify whether or not the big hit is a big hit by the time the big winning opening 26 is opened. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by performing an effect of inciting a big hit or a small hit between the start of the winning game and the opening of the big winning opening 26.

In addition, the special figure 2_small hit symbol A opens the large winning opening 26 with an opening pattern in which it is difficult to enter a specified number of game balls, and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B has a specified number of game balls entered. Since the big winning opening 26 is opened with an opening pattern that makes it easy to obtain a prize ball equivalent to one round of the big hit game, special figure 2_small hit symbol B is included in the number of hits and displayed as a count. However, it is also possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the number of hits is inflated.

In the embodiment, the hit game start effect of the specific big hit (special figure 2_probability change big hit symbol) and the small hit (special figure 2_small hit symbol B) is performed in a specific mode which is the same production mode, and the big winning opening 26 is opened. By the time, the effect of notifying whether it is a big hit or a small hit is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to notify whether it is a big hit or a small hit after the big winning opening 26 is opened. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol of the modified example, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a round game effect processing of the modified example, and FIG. 30 is a modified example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart when the jackpot game of the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol is executed. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol of the modified example, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 26 in the first round is to open a plurality of times (for example, 0.028 seconds) for a very short time (for example, 13). It is repeated (such as times), and has the same open pattern as the special figure 2_small hit symbol B. Further, after the second round of the special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol, the opening pattern is the same as that of the embodiment. The opening pattern of the first round is not limited to the same as the opening pattern of the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, and may be a similar pattern. For example, a pattern in which opening for a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.0 seconds) is repeated a plurality of times may be used, and the number of times the opening is repeated is larger than the number of times the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is opened (13 times). You may.

When the round game effect process of FIG. 29 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first receives the round game effect command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S512 of the jackpot game process (S900). ), Whether or not the large winning opening opening effect command transmitted by the main control device 60 was received in S612 of the small hit game process (S902), and if it is determined that none of them has been received, the round game End the production process. Further, when it is determined that the round game production command has been received or the large winning opening opening production command has been received, whether or not the RUSH mode is in effect (S904) and the start round is a specific big hit (Special Figure 2_Probability change). It is determined whether or not it is the first round of the big hit) (S906), and whether or not the small hit game to be started is the special figure 2_small hit symbol B (S908). If it is determined that the mode is not in the RUSH mode, or even if the mode is in the RUSH mode but neither the first round of the specific jackpot nor the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is determined, each mode (normal mode, time saving mode, or RUSH mode). The round game effect (large winning opening opening effect) according to the hit (big hit or small hit) is executed (S910), and the round game effect process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first round of the specific jackpot is in the RUSH mode, the round game effect of the specific mode is executed (S912), and the round game effect process is terminated. Further, if it is determined that the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is in the RUSH mode, the round game effect of a specific mode is executed (S914), and the round game effect process is terminated. The round game effect of the specific aspect of S912 includes an effect of notifying a big hit, and the round game effect of a specific aspect of S914 includes an effect of notifying a small hit. Although the illustration of the round game effects of these specific modes is omitted, the effects illustrated in FIGS. 23 (d), (e), 24 (a), (b), 25 (a), and (b) are rounded. The contents may be executed in the same manner, for example, "hit occurred !!" may be replaced with another comment such as "in a round!". In the first round of the specific big hit, when the big winning opening 26 is opened for a longer time than the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, another round game effect may be performed after S912.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart when the jackpot game of the special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol is executed in the modified example. As shown in FIG. 30, in the modified example, the opening for a very short time is repeated a plurality of times in the first round of the jackpot game, and the round game effect of a specific mode is executed during the first round (see time t32 to t33). .. From the second round onward, the large winning opening 26 is opened in the same opening pattern as in the embodiment (see time t34 to t35). On the other hand, although the time chart of the small hit game is omitted, the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is executed and the round game effect of a specific mode is executed while the large winning opening 26 is open, and the external information 5 is the same as in the embodiment. Is output. Further, in the round game effect of the specific mode, the big hit or the small hit is notified during the round, as in the case of the hit game start effect of the specific mode of the embodiment. In the first round of the specific big hit and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B, when a specified number of winning balls (for example, 9) are entered, the large winning opening 26 is closed and closed, so that the specified number of winnings (for example) It suffices to notify whether it is a big hit or a small hit according to the timing when the 9) game balls enter. This timing may be determined in advance by obtaining the approximate time required for the specified number of winning game balls to enter, or may be determined while counting the number of winning game balls. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect of inciting a big hit or a small hit during the round game. Further, as in the embodiment, since the external information 5 is output when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is generated, it is possible to prevent the big hit or the small hit from being discriminated from the display of the information display device 110, and the game is enjoyed. Can be prevented from being impaired.

In the modified example, as in the embodiment, the hit game start effect of a specific mode may be executed before the start of the hit game. Alternatively, the hit game start effect may not be executed by setting the interval time before the start of the hit game between the specific big hit and the special figure 2_small hit symbol B to a short time. When the hit game start effect of a specific mode is executed, it is sufficient that the big hit or the small hit is not notified during the effect, but is notified during the round game effect of the specific mode. Alternatively, a part of the specific big hit may be notified by a small hit during the hit game start effect of the specific mode, and the big hit may be notified (promoted) during the round game production of the specific mode.

In the modified example, the effect of notifying whether it is a big hit or a small hit is performed during the first round, but by the time the first round ends and the second round starts (the big winning opening 26 in the second round By the time it is released), it may be possible to perform an effect of notifying whether it is a big hit or a small hit.

In the embodiment, the specific jackpot is defined as all the special figure 2_probability jackpot symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific jackpot may be a part of the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol, or the specific jackpot may be a normal jackpot. When a specific big hit is a normal big hit, in the effect of notifying whether it is a big hit or a small hit, the end (fall) of the small hit rush state is terminated by the effect display in which the ally character 431 is attacked by the enemy character 432 and collapses without being stopped. By suggesting, it may be notified that it is a normal big hit (specific big hit). Alternatively, the specific jackpot may include both a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot. In such a case, the effect of notifying whether it is a big hit or a small hit may be used to notify whether it is a probabilistic big hit, a normal big hit, or a small hit. Alternatively, the effect of notifying whether it is a big hit or a small hit is performed in the same manner as in the embodiment, and the battle effect is performed again in a predetermined round (for example, the fourth round) during the big hit game, and the ally character 431 wins the enemy character 432. The probabilistic jackpot may be notified by the effect display, and the normal jackpot may be notified by the effect display in which the ally character 431 is defeated by the enemy character 432.

In the embodiment, the external information 5 is output when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B occurs during the probabilistic game state (small hit rush state), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special figure is not limited to this. 2_The external information 5 may be output when the small hit symbol B occurs. However, in order to prevent the number of hits from being counted up when the prize ball of the small hit game cannot be substantially obtained, it is preferable to output only during the probability variation game state (small hit rush state).

In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 are configured to be the starting port for the first special symbol, and the third starting port 25 is configured to be the starting port for the second special symbol. The first starting port 23 may be used as the starting port for the first special symbol, and the second starting port 24 and the third starting port 25 may be used as the starting port for the second special symbol. However, when the second starting port 24 is used as the starting port for the second special symbol, the configuration may not include the third starting port 25. In the case of these configurations, a board configuration such that the entry into the second starting port 24 does not hinder the entry into the large winning opening 26 in the time-saving game state, for example, the second starting opening 24 is more than the large winning opening 26. The configuration may be such that it is arranged on the downstream side.

In the embodiment, when the normal jackpot symbol is won during the probabilistic game state (small hit rush), the probabilistic game state is terminated, but based on the entry of the game ball into the start port during the probabilistic game state. When the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a fall lottery may be performed, and if the player loses the fall lottery, the probability change game state may be maintained, and if the player wins the fall lottery, the probability change game state may be terminated.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of the examples and modifications may be applied to so-called managed gaming machines. The management gaming machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (affects the performance of the game) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) to the main control device. Information other than information and information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, and the frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23, the second starting port 24, and the third starting port 25 correspond to the "starting port", and the processing of S314 of the first special symbol game processing and S414 of the second special symbol game processing The main control device 60 that executes the process corresponds to the "win / fail determination means", the big winning opening 26 corresponds to the "big winning opening", and the main control that executes the processes of the big hit game processes S500 to S532, S552, and S554. The device 60 corresponds to the "big hit game executing means", and the main control device 60 that executes the small hit game processing corresponds to the "small hit game executing means", and the main control that executes the processes S534 to S538 of the big hit game processing. The device 60 corresponds to the "game state setting means", and the sub-integrated control device 90, the effect symbol display device 40, and the effect display control device 91 that execute the symbol variation effect process and the hit game start effect process are the "effect display means". The main control that executes the processes of S210 and S222 of the start winning process, the processes of S338, S358, and S360 of the first special symbol game process, and the processes of S442, S462, S464, and S486 of the second special symbol game process. The device 60 corresponds to the "signal output means". Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of the means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and the embodiments are carried out in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper pan, 12 Lower pan, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operating gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st starting port, 23a 1st Start port switch, 24 2nd start port switch, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close plate, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 3rd start port, 25a 3rd start port switch, 26 big prize opening, 26a big prize opening Switch, 26b switch, 26c large winning opening solenoid, 28 ordinary winning opening, 28a ordinary winning opening switch, 29 out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 Normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 Normal symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 39 center accessory, 40 effect symbol display device, 41L, 41C, 41R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 42 Hold symbol, 43 character, 431 friendly character, 432 enemy character, 44 operation suggestion symbol, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a Settlement switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board , 67 setting key switch, 68 RAM clear switch, 69 setting display device, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 launch control device, 81 Launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integrated controller , 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control device, 100 hall computer, 110 information display device, 112 display unit, 114 operation buttons, 116 lamps.

Claims (1)

A winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game in which the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is performed a plurality of times.
A small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening mode in which the total opening time is shorter than that of the big hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit.
A game state setting means capable of setting a specific game state in which the occurrence frequency of the small hit is higher than that of the normal game state, and
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, and
A signal output means that outputs a signal related to the game to the outside,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the small hit game, a first small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and a second small winning game in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening mode that is more favorable to the player than the predetermined opening mode. Have at least a winning game,
As the jackpot game, at least one of the effect display mode by the effect display means and the execution mode of the jackpot game by the jackpot game execution means is specified to be the same as or similar to the second small hit game. Have at least a jackpot game,
The signal output means can output a first signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit game and a second signal indicating the occurrence of the small hit game, and when the first small hit game occurs, the signal output means said. When the second small hit game occurs without outputting the second signal, the second signal is output .
In the second small hit game, the time from the start of the game until the big winning opening is opened is longer than the time from the start of the first small hit game until the big winning opening is opened. Is set to
In the specific jackpot game, the time from the start of the game to the opening of the jackpot is set to a time equal to or longer than the predetermined time.
The effect display means has an effect mode from the start of the second small hit game to the opening of the big winning opening, and an effect mode from the start of the specific big hit game to the opening of the big winning opening. A gaming machine that executes an effect display in the same or similar manner, and executes an effect display that notifies whether or not a big hit is achieved by the time the big winning opening is opened.

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