JP6896696B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming 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 variation 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 jackpot, the number of gaming balls can be gradually increased by frequently executing the small-probability gaming while the high-probability gaming state is set.

Further, in this type of gaming machine, those provided with a notification means for notifying the gaming state are also known. For example, Patent Document 2 describes a gaming state notification LED 3 for notifying that the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state (state with electric support) or a high-probability gaming state, and a gaming state in the high-probability gaming state when the power is turned on. A gaming machine including a gaming state notification LED 4 for notifying that there is a game is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-13042 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-220841

As a gaming machine having game characteristics as in Patent Document 1, the state with electric support is reached after the end of the big hit game, and when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times in the state with electric support, the state with electric support is terminated. There is a game state in which a small hit game is frequently executed (small hit rush state). In such a gaming machine, even if the state with electric support, which was conventionally treated as an advantageous period, ends, it shifts to the small hit rush state, so the end of the state with electric support means the start of a new advantageous period. It is possible to give a game feeling that has never existed before. In addition, by setting a production mode in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether the state has a high probability or a low probability during the state with the electric support, when the state with the electric support ends, the state with the high probability and the state without the electric support or the state with the low probability and the electric support is completed. It is also conceivable to raise the player's interest in which game state to shift to in the non-supported state. However, in the case of notifying the game state as in Patent Document 2, since the player can determine the game state by looking at the notification (lighting) state of the LED, the effect cannot be enhanced and it is not interesting. It becomes a thing.

The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to raise the player's interest in whether or not the small hit game shifts to a frequently executed gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention
Multiple start ports including a variable start port that changes the state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and the state in which the game ball is easy to enter,
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 the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot.
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 normal game state in which the jackpot probability is low when the variable start port is difficult to enter and the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, and a normal game state in which the variable start port is easy to enter and the jackpot probability is low. 1. Identification of a predetermined gaming state, a second predetermined gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high when the variable start port is easy to enter, and a state in which the jackpot probability is high in a state where the variable start port is difficult to enter. A game state setting means for setting one of a plurality of game states with a game state, and
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, and
A game state notification means for notifying the game state set by the game state setting means, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The specific gaming state is configured to be a gaming state in which a prize ball is easily obtained in the small hit game among the plurality of gaming states.
The game state setting means can set the game state after the end of the big hit game to at least the first predetermined game state or the second predetermined game state, and the variable start port during the first predetermined game state. When a predetermined condition for changing from an easy-to-enter state to a difficult-to-enter state is satisfied, the normal gaming state is set, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the second predetermined gaming state, the specific gaming state is set.
The effect display means displays the effect in the same or similar effect mode so that it is difficult to determine whether the jackpot probability is high or low in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. Do,
The game state notification means includes at least a first state notification device and a second state notification device.
In the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the first state notification device is turned on and the second state notification device is not turned on.
When the first predetermined gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, the first state notification device is turned off to maintain the second state notification device in the off state.
When the state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the specific gaming state, the first state notification device is turned off and the second state notification device is turned on.
The gist is that.
In the gaming machine of the present invention
It has a backup function that backs up the gaming state when the power of the gaming machine is cut off.
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the gaming state notification means returns to the first predetermined gaming state by backing up the backup function, turns on the first state notification device, and turns on the second state notification device. Is turned off, and when the player returns to the second predetermined gaming state, both the first state notification device and the second state notification device are turned on.
It may be a thing.

The ball gaming machine of the reference invention disclosed as a reference in the present specification is:
Multiple start ports including a variable start port that changes the state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and the state in which the game ball is easy to enter,
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 the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot.
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 normal game state in which the jackpot probability is low when the variable start port is difficult to enter and the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, and a normal game state in which the variable start port is easy to enter and the jackpot probability is low. 1. Identification of a predetermined gaming state, a second predetermined gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high when the variable start port is easy to enter, and a state in which the jackpot probability is high in a state where the variable start port is difficult to enter. A game state setting means for setting one of a plurality of game states with a game state, and
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, and
A game state notification means for notifying the game state set by the game state setting means, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The specific gaming state is configured to be the gaming state in which the small hit game occurs most frequently among the plurality of gaming states.
The game state setting means can set the game state after the end of the big hit game to the first predetermined game state or the second predetermined game state, and the variable start port is set during the first predetermined game state. When a predetermined condition for changing from an easy-to-enter state to a difficult-to-enter state is satisfied, the normal gaming state is set, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the second predetermined gaming state, the specific gaming state is set.
The effect display means displays the effect in the same or similar effect mode so that it is difficult to determine whether the jackpot probability is high or low in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. Do,
The gist of the game state notification means is to notify the game state in the same notification mode in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state.

In the ball game machine of the reference invention, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is the first predetermined gaming state with a low probability of a jackpot or the variable start port is easy to enter in a state where the variable start port is easy to enter. It is possible to set the jackpot probability to the second predetermined gaming state with a high probability in the state, and when the predetermined condition for changing the variable start port from the easy-to-enter state to the difficult-to-enter state during the first predetermined game state is satisfied, the normal game is performed. The state is set, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the second predetermined game state, the specific game state in which the small hit game occurs most frequently is set. Further, in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the effect display is performed in the same or similar production mode so as to make it difficult to determine the jackpot probability, and the game state is notified in the same notification mode. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the gaming state is the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state from the effect mode and the notification mode. Therefore, in the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state in which the variable starting port is easy to enter, when the variable starting opening changes to a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball, the specific gaming state is reached or the normal gaming state is reached. It is possible to raise the player's interest in becoming a player and improve the game's interest.

The gaming machine of the reference invention includes a backup function for backing up the gaming state when the power of the gaming machine is cut off, and the gaming state notification means is said to be backed up by the backup function when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. When returning in either the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state, the gaming state may be notified in different notification modes between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. .. In this way, it is possible to keep the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state secret during the game, and to grasp the accurate gaming state when the power of the gaming machine is turned on.

Here, 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 having only one, and may have two, and the big winning opening opened in the big hit game and the big winning opening opened in the small hit game are the same. It may be different or it may be different. In addition, as a game area in which the game ball launched by the launching device can flow down, the first game area in which the game ball launched with a firing power less than the predetermined power is likely to flow down, and the firing power equal to or higher than the predetermined power. It is equipped with a game board provided with a second game area where the launched game ball is likely to flow down, and a game ball flowing down the first game area is provided at a position where the ball can enter. A first start port having a constant property, a second start port as a variable start port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter, and a game ball flowing down at least the second game area. It may be provided with a large winning opening provided at a position where the ball can be entered. Further, it is also possible to provide a third starting port in which a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter and is provided at a position downstream of the second starting port and has a constant possibility of entering the game ball. Good. In that configuration, in the first predetermined game state in which the second start port as the variable start port is easy to enter and in the second predetermined game state, the game ball hardly enters the third start port, and the second start port In the specific game state where it is difficult to enter the ball, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the third start port. Therefore, in the specific game state, the game based on the entry of the game ball into the third start port is mainly advanced. The frequency of small hit games shall be increased. In addition, it is equipped with a special symbol display means that fluctuates and displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and confirms and displays the result of the hit / fail judgment of the hit / miss judgment means, and the special symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol. When the big hit game execution means executes the big hit game, and when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed with the predetermined small hit symbol, the small hit game execution means may execute the small hit game. In that configuration, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times during the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state, the game state setting means can easily enter the variable start port as if the predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be changed from a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball. Further, it may have a plurality of predetermined times in which the number of times differs depending on the big hit symbol (type of big hit game). By doing so, the player is also interested in when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state (when the variable starting port changes to a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball). It can be enhanced to improve the game entertainment. In addition, in the specific game state in which the small hit game occurs frequently, the probability of being judged as a small hit by the hit / fail judgment is higher than the high probability of the big hit probability, and the average fluctuation time for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner is higher than in the normal game state. It may be in a short state. That is, the specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the frequency of hit / fail judgment per unit time is higher than that of other game states, and the probability of determining a small hit in the hit / fail judgment is high (small hit rush state, small hit frequent occurrence state). ). Further, the hit / fail judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port may not be judged as a small hit. In the hit / fail determination performed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the small hit probability determined to be a small hit may be made variable, and the small hit probability may be increased in the specific game state.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player's interest in whether or not the small hit game shifts to a frequently executed gaming state is raised, and the gaming interest is improved.

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 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 a power-on process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of lighting mode of the state notification device. 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 a game state setting process. 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 effect mode setting process at the end of a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in each effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of transition of an effect mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the rush chance production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the rush success effect and the rush failure effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart when the state with high accuracy electric support is set after the end of a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart when the state with low probability electric support is set after the end of a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart in the case where the state without high accuracy electric support is set after the end of a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display which informs the start of the RUSH mode from the chance mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting mode of the state notification device of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting mode of the state notification device of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting mode of the state notification device of 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 normal 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 30.

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 (FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing plate 24b. 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. 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 as the jackpot symbol to play 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 firing 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 starting port 24, the third starting port 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 opening 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, the first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, the second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and the first special symbol hold number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol reserved number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol reserved number display device (2nd special symbol reserved number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and ordinary symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36, a first state notification device 37, and a second state notification device 38 are 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 variablely displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the first start port 23, and the second special figure display device 32 is a second start port 24 and This is a display device that fluctuates and displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into any of the third starting ports 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 symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. The normal jackpot symbol is a hit mode in which 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 after the end of the jackpot game. Further, in the normal jackpot symbol, the hit probability (normal symbol hit probability) of the normal symbol is the normal probability (low probability) until the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times in the embodiment) after the jackpot game is completed. ) Is set to a higher probability and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened. When the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability of hitting the normal symbol is set to the normal probability (low probability) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is not shortened (no electric support). 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 probabilistic state (high probability state) set to is generated. In addition, even in the probabilistic jackpot symbol, a state with electric support occurs until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times in the embodiment) after the jackpot game is completed, but in the case of some probabilistic jackpot symbols. Does not generate a state with electric support after the end of the big hit game, and becomes a state without electric support. In the probabilistic state, 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. As described above, in this embodiment, the low probability state and no electric support state (low probability electric support no state, normal game state) and the low probability state and electric support state (low probability electric support state, first predetermined state). (Game state), high-probability state and no electric support (high-probability state without electric support, specific game state), high-probability state and with electric support (high-probability state with electric support, second predetermined game state). There are four game states. As will be described later, in the state without high accuracy electric support, a small hit game occurs and the game ball enters the large winning opening 26 more frequently than in other game states, and it is also in the small hit rush state. Say.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment). , After the current fluctuation display is completed, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol on hold 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 second starting port 24 or the third starting port 25 during the variable display of the second special symbol or the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by a predetermined number (for example, 4). After the current fluctuation display is completed, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on hold is started in sequence. 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 first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are configured as LED display devices in this embodiment. The first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned on or off according to the gaming state, and the four gaming states described above, that is, the state without low probability power support and the low probability power support, are obtained by the combination of turning on and off. Notifies whether there is a state with high accuracy power support, a state without high accuracy power support, or a state with high accuracy power support. The mode of the combination of lighting and extinguishing will be described later.

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 game state is the state without low probability electric support (normal state), the effect symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are basically variablely displayed in accordance with 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. , It is confirmed and displayed by the combination of big hits. On the other hand, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are basically the first when the current game state is a state with low probability power support, a state with high probability power support, and a state without high probability power support (small hit rush state). 2 It is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the 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. , The combination of big hits is confirmed, and when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the combination of small hits is confirmed and displayed.

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 state without low probability electric support. That is, when the current game state is the state without low probability electric support, each time the game ball enters the first start port 23 during the variation display of the first special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side. 1 Every time the variation display of the special symbol is started, it is erased one by one from the side opposite to the start ball entry. Further, the reserved symbol 42 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the state with the low probability electric support, the state with the high probability electric support, and the state without the high probability electric support. That is, when the game state is a state with low probability power support, a state with high probability power support, or a state without high probability power support, the game is played in the second start port 24 or the third start port 25 during the variation display of the second special symbol. Each time a ball enters, one is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started, one is deleted from the side opposite to 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 95 (see FIG. 2). 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 the front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, the 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 board 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 (clerk) of the game hall can execute the RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. it can. 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 set values 1 to 3 in which different probabilities are defined as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. When the manager of the game hall makes it possible to change the set value by inserting a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotating it, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability setting values 1 to 3. A number from "" to "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 and returning it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of the set values 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. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be provided with a dedicated switch for selecting the set value. 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 number is not limited to the three set values 1 to 3, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of set 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, the first state notification device 37, the second state notification device 38, 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.

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 board 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 board 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 launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, the launch control device 80 stops the drive of 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.

The power supply board 95 is a DC power supply that converts an AC voltage from an external AC power supply into a DC voltage, and supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power switch (not shown). The power supply board 95 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores the power supplied from the AC power supply in the backup power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure in which the power supply from the AC power supply is cut off, the power from the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM 60c and the like of the main control device 60, and the data and the like in the RAM 60c of the main control device 60 are stored for a certain period of time. Be retained.

[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. 6 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 the set value 1, 1/319. 9. In the probabilistic game state (high probability state), it is 1 / 74.6, in the normal game state of the set value 2, it is 1 / 299.4, and in the probabilistic game state, it is 1 / 69.9, and the set value 3 is normal. It is 1 / 281.3 in the gaming state and 1 / 65.6 in the probabilistic gaming 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 state without low probability electric support (normal game 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, in a time-saving state such as a state with low probability power support or a state with high probability power support, or in a probability change state without high probability power support, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol are Both are 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.

In addition, the winning probability of a normal symbol is almost 0% in the state without electric support and 100% in the state with electric support. 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 a normal symbol with electric support does not necessarily have to be 100%, but it is preferable that the probability is close to 100%. The fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 2 seconds in the state without electric support and 1 second in the state with electric support.

In the pachinko machine 1 with such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by the player hitting the left in a state without low probability electric support (normal game state), the variation display of the first special symbol starts. Will be done. 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 ball to the second starting port 24 or the third starting port 25 by hitting the ball to the right without the low probability electric support. 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 when there is no low probability electric support. It is difficult to get the ball into the second starting port 24 because there is almost no ball. Further, since the third starting port 25 is always open, it is possible to enter the 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, the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball (that is, the player detects right-handed hitting) even though the game state is the state without low probability electric support. Then, a 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 big hit in the state without low probability electric support (normal game state) and shift to the state with electric support (state with low probability electric support or state with high probability electric support) after the end of the big hit game, the state without electric support (state with high probability electric support) Compared to the state without low probability power support and the state without high probability power support), the hit probability of the normal symbol is higher and it becomes 100%, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the special symbol is also 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 second special symbol. In the state where the electric support is provided, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24, so that it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the third starting port 25. Therefore, basically, the second starting port 24 The game ball is put into the ball and the game is advanced with the second special symbol. For the same reason, in the state with electric support, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 26 arranged on the downstream side of the second starting port 24, so that the second special symbol is displayed during the state with electric support. Even if a small hit is won, it is difficult to get a prize ball for a small hit game by inserting a game ball into the large winning opening 26. However, in the state with electric support, the right-handed game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 24, so that it is an advantageous game state in which the speed at which the ball (game ball) decreases is suppressed. it can. The state with electric support continues after the big hit game (excluding special figure 2_probability big hit symbol B) until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), and the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times. When this is done, it becomes a state without electric support (a state without low certainty electric support or a state without high certainty electric support).

Low probability state when shifting from the state with high probability power support to the state without high probability power support, or when the special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol B is won and the state shifts to the state without high probability power support after the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot probability of the special symbol is higher than (the state with low probability power support and the state without low probability power support), and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 3 seconds compared to the state with low probability power support. It gets shorter. Further, since there is no electric support, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is low and the second starting port 24 is rarely opened. Therefore, the player can make the game ball enter the third starting port 25 by hitting the right side and frequently change and display the second special symbol. Then, a small hit occurs with a high probability (1 / 10.0 in the example) of the second special symbol, and the opening of the second starting port 24 hinders the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 26. Therefore, by continuing to hit right, the player can frequently generate a small hit game and put the game ball into the large winning opening 26, and can gradually increase the number of balls held. This gaming state is called a small hit rush state (RUSH mode). In this embodiment, the high-probability state is substantially continued until the next big hit is drawn, and if the probability variation big hit is won during the high-probability state, the game state after the end of the big hit game is the high-probability state (high-probability electric power). If you win a normal big hit during a high probability state, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be a low probability state (a state with low probability electric support) and a small hit. The rush state ends. After the big hit game is completed, the state with the high accuracy electric support is provided, and when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), the high accuracy electric support is not provided and the small hit rush state occurs. Further, after the big hit game is completed, when the low probability electric support is provided and the special symbol variation is displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), the low probability electric support is not provided and the small hit rush state does not occur. In this way, in the high probability 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. 7 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 (S10), the random number update processing (S20), the winning confirmation processing (S30), and the starting winning processing (S40). Symbol game processing (S50), normal symbol hit game processing (S60), first special symbol game processing (S70), second special symbol game processing (S80), big hit game (special game) processing (S90) And the small hit game process (S95) are repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S95 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.

[Power-on process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the power-on process. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first completes the security check, and when access to the RAM 60c is permitted (S100), whether or not the backup flag is OFF (S102), the RAM Whether or not the clear signal is OFF (S104) is determined respectively. If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the backup flag is ON but the RAM clear signal is ON, the system starts from the initial state. That is, first, the stack setting process is performed (S106). Subsequently, various setting values such as the setting value of the jackpot probability set by using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are read (S108), and the initialization process for clearing and initializing the work area of the RAM 60c is performed. (S110). As described above, if the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 68 is being operated, the RAM is cleared and one set value set from the set values 1 to 3 is activated. Then, the initial commands corresponding to the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 are transmitted (S112), and the first state notification device 37 and the first state notification device 37 and the sub-integrated control device 37 and the sub-integrated control device 90 are transmitted according to the lighting mode when the power is restored. The power-on process ends with the second state notification device 38 turned off (S114). On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system starts from the state immediately before the power is cut off. That is, the game information stored in the RAM 60c is read out, and the power recovery process for restarting the game is performed according to the game information (S116). The game information immediately before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has progressed immediately before the power is cut off, and the game information includes information on the number of balls entered, the number of holds, the special game, and the game state. Further, the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned on or off (S118) according to the gaming state based on the lighting mode when the power is restored, and the power-on process is completed. When the power-on process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

Here, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a lighting mode of the state notification device. FIG. 9A shows a lighting mode when the power is restored, and FIG. 9B shows a lighting mode during the game. At the time of power-on processing of FIG. 8, the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned on or turned on according to the current gaming state (game state immediately before the power is cut off) based on the lighting mode of FIG. 9A. Turn off the lights. In the lighting mode when the power is restored, both the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned off in the state without the low probability power support, and the first state notification device 37 is in the state with the low probability power support. The mode is such that the second state notification device 38 is turned on and the second state notification device 38 is turned off, the first state notification device 37 is turned off and the second state notification device 38 is turned on without the high accuracy electric support, and the second state is provided with the high accuracy electric support. 1 The state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are both lit. After the start of the game, such as when a start prize is detected for each start port, the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned on or off based on the lighting mode shown in FIG. 9B. The details will be described later.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 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 the 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. A random number for determining the out-of-order symbol used for determination, a random number for determining the variation pattern (variation time) used for determining the variation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and a normal number used for a hit / fail judgment 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 (S30).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 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 controller 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 (S40).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (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 process proceeds to S210. 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. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S210.

Next, the detection signals from the second start port switch 24a and the third start port switch 25a are input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 or the third start port 25 (S210). ). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24 or the third starting port 25, the current number of reserved second special symbols (the number of reserved second special symbols) is the upper limit (in this embodiment, the value). It is determined whether or not the amount is less than 4) (S212). 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 (S214). 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 (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, 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 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. 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 S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 24 or the third starting port 25, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, S214 The process of ~ S218 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S220.

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 (S220). 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) (S222). 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 (S224). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the ordinary 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 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S224 to 228 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 (S50).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S50, 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 holdings is larger than the value 0, the number of holdings 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 winning / failing 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 state without electric support (the state without low certainty electric support or the state without high certainty electric support), the winning probability of the normal symbol is almost 0%, and the state with electric support (the state with low certainty electric support) and the state with electric support. In the state with high probability electric support), 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 off, 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 state without electric support, and set to 3.0 seconds in the state with electric support. However, in the state without electric support, 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 (S60).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S60, 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 (S70).

[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 S70, 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 (S80). 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 (S90). 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 judgment table has a probability variation flag of 0 (low probability power) among the low probability and high probability jackpot judgment tables according to the current set value of the jackpot probability (any of the set values 1 to 3). The jackpot judgment table for low probability with a small jackpot value is used when there is no support or when there is low probability power support), and when the probability variation flag is value 1 (state without high probability power support or with high probability power support). A jackpot judgment 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 that executes a 6R jackpot game as a jackpot game and sets the game state after the jackpot game to a state with low probability electric support, and a jackpot. A special figure 1_probability change jackpot symbol A that executes a 6R jackpot game as a game and sets the game state after the jackpot game to a state with high probability electric support, and a 10R jackpot game as a jackpot game and a game after the jackpot game ends. It has a special figure 1_probability change jackpot symbol B, which sets the state to a state with high probability electric support. Further, the special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A, the special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol A, and the special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol B appear at the ratios of 35%, 45%, and 20%, 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 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 game state (state without low probability electric support), a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is generated for each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 10 seconds. Assigned. The table for the time saving state and the probability change state (the state with low probability power support, the state without high probability power support, the state with high probability power support) has an average fluctuation time of 3 seconds, which is shorter than the normal game state. Therefore, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times.

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 of the first special symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) 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 game state is set (changed) according to the number of changes of the special symbol. The setting process is executed (S332), 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. The game state setting process of S332 will be described later.

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 (S334). 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. (S336), and a finalized symbol display process for displaying the finalized symbol of the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner (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. 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, a jackpot game start effect command including the content of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S354). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes the jackpot game start effect (opening effect). 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) (S356, S358), 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) (S360, S362), and the first special symbol game processing 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 (S80), 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 big hit game is executed by proceeding to the next big hit game (special game) process (S90).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process of FIG. 14 (S332), the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the probability change flag is a value 1 (ON) (S370), and the probability change flag is not a value 1 but a value. If it is determined to be 0 (OFF), the process proceeds to S382. 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 S382 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 game state is changed based on the lighting mode during the game shown in FIG. 9 (b). Correspondingly, the status notification devices (first status notification device 37 and second status notification device 38) are turned on (S380), and the process proceeds to the next S382.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S382), 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 (S384), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S386). 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, a value of 50 or a value of 0 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. While setting the value to 0 (S388), a game state designation command indicating that the time-saving game state has ended is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S390), and the game is played based on the lighting mode during the game shown in FIG. 9 (b). The state notification devices (first state notification device 37 and second state notification device 38) are turned on according to the state (S392), and the first special symbol game process is completed. Here, in S380 and S392, the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned on or off according to the changed gaming state based on FIG. 9B. For example, when the state with high accuracy power support changes to the state without high accuracy power support, the first state notification device 37 is turned off and the second state notification device 38 is turned on. When the low probability power support is not provided, both the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned off. When the state with high accuracy power support is changed to the state with low probability power support, the first state notification device 37 is turned on and the second state notification device 38 is turned off. When the state without support is changed to the state without low probability power support, both the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned off. Since the probabilistic gaming state is maintained until it is pulled, normally, the lighting mode is not changed in that way.

[2nd special symbol game processing]
15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an example of the second special symbol game processing. In the second special symbol game processing of S80, 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 (S90). 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 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 (S412), and the winning / failing judgment process is performed based on the read random number 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, 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. 17A is used instead of the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. The procedure is the same as in S318 except for. As shown in the figure, the 6R jackpot game is executed as the jackpot game, and the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A in which the game state after the jackpot game is completed is set to the game state with low probability electric support, and the 6R jackpot game is executed as the jackpot game. With the special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol A that sets the game state after the big hit game to the game state with high probability electric support, and the 10R big hit game is executed as the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game ends without high probability electric support. It has a special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol B to be in a state. Further, the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A, the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol A, and the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol B appear at the ratios of 35%, 45%, and 20%, 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. 17B 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 once for a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and the large winning opening 26 for a long time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It has a special figure 2_small hit symbol B that opens once (1.5 seconds). It should be noted that the opening of the large winning opening 26 may be repeated a plurality of times. Special figure 2_small hit symbol A and special figure 2_small hit symbol B appear at a rate of 30% and 70%, 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 of 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 game state (state without low probability electric support), a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is generated for each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 10 minutes. Assigned. The table for the time saving state and the probability change state (the state with low probability power support, the state without high probability power support, the state with high probability power support) has an average fluctuation time of 3 seconds, which is shorter than the normal game state. Therefore, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times.

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 and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol are determined in this way, the variation display of the second special symbol is started (S432), the number of reserved second special symbols is decremented by a value of 1, and the second The display of the special figure reservation number display device 34 is updated (S434). Clear the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time with the update of the hold number of the second special symbol. Then, the change start command of the second special symbol (second special symbol change start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S436), and the game state is set (changed) according to the number of changes of the special symbol. The setting process is executed (S438), and the second special symbol game process is completed. 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. Since the game state setting process of S438 is executed based on the flowchart of FIG. 14 as in the game state setting process of 332, the description thereof will be omitted.

When the variable 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 variable display in S402 when the second special symbol game process is executed next time. 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 (S440). 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 (S442), a definite symbol display process for displaying the definite symbol of the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is performed (S444). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S446). 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 S446. When it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S448), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S450). ..

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) (S452), 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 (S454). Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S456), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S458). When the condition device is activated, the special electric accessory is also activated. Then, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S460). 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) (S462, S464), 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) (S466, S468), 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 S90.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S450 that it is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit symbol (S470). 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 (S472), 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 (S474). 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, S474 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S476. Then, the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S476), and the small hit game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S478). 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, if it is determined in S470 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, S472 to S478 are skipped and the second special symbol game process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S90, 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 (S95). 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 production is in progress, a positive judgment is made in S504, and then it is determined whether or not the opening production time (5 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 6 times and an opening pattern in which the round game is performed 10 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 is inserted into the big prize opening 26 based on the detection signal from the big 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 is reached. In the example, it is determined whether or not it 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 (6 times in the 6R 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 probabilistic jackpot symbol (special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol A, B, special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol A, B) (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. 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 and S538, and the process proceeds to S540.

Next, the jackpot symbol this time is a jackpot symbol other than the special figure 2_probability jackpot symbol B (special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A, special figure 1_probability variation jackpot symbol A, B, special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol A, special figure 2_probability variation. It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot symbol A, B) (S540). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is a jackpot symbol other than the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol B, a value 50 is set in the time reduction counter and the time reduction is performed in order to generate a time reduction state (state with electric support) (S542). The value 1 is set in the flag (S544). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is the special figure 2_probability variation jackpot symbol B, the non-time saving state (state without electric support) is maintained by skipping S542 and S544, and the process proceeds to S546. By these processes, after the big hit game is completed, a game state of no high probability power support, a state with high probability power support, or a state with low probability power support is set. Then, the jackpot game end command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S546, S548), and the state notification device (s) according to the game state based on the lighting mode during the game shown in FIG. 9 (b). The first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38) are turned on (S550) to end the jackpot game process.

Here, in S550, the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned on or off according to the game state after the big hit game is completed based on FIG. 9B. For example, when the high-accuracy electric support is not provided after the big hit game is completed, the first state notification device 37 is turned off and the second state notification device 38 is turned on. Further, in the case where the high probability electric support is provided or the low probability electric support is provided after the big hit game is completed, the first state notification device 37 is turned on and the second state notification device 38 is turned off. That is, the lighting mode of the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 is the same in the case where the high probability power support is provided and the low probability power support state is obtained after the big hit game is completed. It is. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the state has high probability power support or the state with low probability power support even by looking at the lighting mode of the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38. Become. As shown in FIG. 9, the lighting mode when the power is restored (FIG. 9 (a)) is different from the lighting mode during the game (FIG. 9 (b)) in the state with high accuracy electric support. That is, the lighting mode with the high probability power support and the lighting mode with the low probability power support are different. Therefore, when the power is restored, it is possible to accurately determine the gaming state, including whether the state has a high probability power support or a low probability power support.

[Small hit game processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game process. In the small hit game process of S95, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first 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 continuous operating device is operating. (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 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (S608). 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, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the large winning opening 26 is open, so that 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 game balls entered 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 1.5 seconds when the special figure 2_small hit symbol B is won. .. 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 effect control executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 will be described. The effect control process is performed by repeatedly executing various processes such as a symbol variation effect process, a big hit game effect process, and a big hit end effect mode setting process. In the jackpot game effect processing, a jackpot game start effect based on the reception of the jackpot game start effect command and a jackpot game end effect based on the reception of the jackpot game end effect command are executed, but this does not make the gist of the present invention. The description is omitted. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the effect mode setting process at the end of the jackpot will be described first. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode setting process at the end of a big hit, FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen in each effect mode, and FIG. 23 shows a state of transition of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing.

[Production mode setting process at the end of big hit]
When the jackpot end effect mode setting process of FIG. 21 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first receives the jackpot game end command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S546 of the jackpot game process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the game has been completed (S700), and if it is determined that the jackpot game end command has not been received, the jackpot end effect mode setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received, the game state after the jackpot game end specified by the game state designation command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S548 of the jackpot game process is the state with high accuracy electric support. It is determined whether or not it is in a state with low probability power support (S702). As described above, the game state after the end of the big hit game is the case where the big hit game of the special figure 1_probability change big hit symbols A and B and the special figure 2_probability change big hit symbol A ends and the state has high probability electric support. Fig. 1_Normal jackpot symbol A and special figure 2_Normal jackpot symbol A's jackpot game ends and there is a low probability electric support, and special figure 2_Probability change jackpot symbol B's jackpot game ends and high probability electric support It may be in the none state. When it is determined in S702 that there is either a high probability power support state or a low probability power support state, the effect mode is set to the chance mode (S704, FIGS. 23 (1), (2)), and the mode counter K Is set to a value of 50 (S706), and the effect mode setting process at the end of the jackpot ends. The value of the mode counter K indicates the number of remaining symbol fluctuations in the state with electric support, and is the same value as the time reduction counter. On the other hand, if it is determined in S702 that neither the state with high probability power support nor the state with low probability power support, that is, the state without high probability power support after the big hit game is completed, the effect mode is set to RUSH mode ( S708, FIG. 23 (3)), the effect mode setting process at the end of the jackpot ends.

In this embodiment, as the effect mode, one effect mode can be set based on the game state from the three effect modes of the normal mode, the chance mode, and the RUSH mode. 22 (a) shows a display screen in the normal mode, FIG. 22 (b) shows a display screen in the chance mode, and FIG. 22 (c) shows a display screen in the RUSH mode. The normal mode is set when there is no low probability power support, and the chance mode (Tatsuyoshi chance zone) is set when there is a high probability power support and a state with low probability power support, and the RUSH mode (Tatsuyoshi RUSH). Is set in the case of no high-accuracy electric support (small hit rush state). On each display screen, the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R and the character 43 (“Tatsuyoshi bear”) according to the mode are displayed. Note that FIG. 22C shows a case where the effect symbols 41L, 41C, 41R are stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol during the RUSH mode. In the chance mode and the RUSH mode, since the right-handed hit is performed as described above, the right-handed hit notification instruction for notifying the player of the right-handed hit is displayed. Further, in the chance mode, the value of the mode counter K is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 40 as the number of remaining electric support times (47 times in FIG. 22B). In this embodiment, the chance mode is set when the high-accuracy electric support is present or the low-accuracy electric support is present after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, even if the display screen of the effect symbol display device 40 is viewed, the player is highly accurate. It is not possible to determine whether there is an electric support or a low probability electric support. Further, as described above, the player can determine whether the state has high probability power support or the state with low probability power support by looking at the lighting mode of the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38. I can't. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player secret from whether the state has high probability power support or the state with low probability power support. In addition, the chance mode with high probability power support and the chance mode with low probability power support are not limited to exactly the same, and some background colors appear to the extent that it is difficult for the player to recognize. It may be in a similar mode, such as one in which some of the characters are different.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
Next, the symbol variation effect processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing, FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the rush chance effect in the chance mode, and FIG. 26 shows the success effect and the failure effect of the rush chance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example. When the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 24 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 is first transmitted by the main control device 60 in S330 of the first special symbol game processing and S436 of the second special symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command (first special figure fluctuation start command or second special figure fluctuation start command) has been received (S800). If it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S816. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure variation start command has been received, the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) are determined based on the received command (S802). As described above, the fluctuation start command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol (normal jackpot symbol, probability variation jackpot symbol, small hit symbol or missed symbol) and the like. Therefore, the stop 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. 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. When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined in this way, the symbol variation effect is started (S804).

When the symbol variation effect is started, it is determined whether or not the player is in the chance mode (S806), and if it is determined that the player is in the normal mode or the RUSH mode instead of the chance mode, the process proceeds to S816. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode counter K is in the chance mode, the mode counter K is decremented by a value of 1 (S808), and it is determined whether or not the mode counter K has a value of 0 (S810). When it is determined that the value of the mode counter K is not 0, the remaining number of times of electric support (the remaining number of fluctuations of the chance mode) displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 40 is updated according to the value of the mode counter K (S812). ), Proceed to the process of S816.

Further, when it is determined in S910 that the mode counter K has a value of 0, the rush chance effect is started (S814), and the process proceeds to S816. When the mode counter K has a value of 0, the time reduction counter also has a value of 0, so that the symbol fluctuation effect (here, the 50th time) performed at the end of the state with electric support (time reduction state) (variation display of special symbol) In the middle), the rush chance production will be executed. As shown in FIG. 25, at the start of the rush chance production, the fact that it is a chance to rush (shift) into the small hit rush (RUSH mode) and the predetermined conditions for the production to rush into the small hit rush are displayed. An effect aiming at achieving a predetermined condition using the character 43 (for example, an effect of whether or not the character 43 can obtain 100 points in karaoke) is performed. During the rush chance production, the production symbols 41L, 41C, and 41R are displayed in a variable manner in the upper left corner of the screen. Further, during the rush chance production, unlike the display screen of the chance mode shown in FIG. 22B, the right-handed notification instruction is not displayed. This is because the state with electric support has already ended and the state without electric support has been completed, so that the player stops the launch of the game ball by not displaying the right-handed notification instruction. Further, as will be described later, in order to produce a rush chance effect, the 50th fluctuation time may be lengthened, and the hold may not be digested.

Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S336 of the first special symbol game processing and S442 of the second special symbol game processing (S816). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed (S818). As a result, the effect symbol determined in S802 is stopped and displayed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the rush chance effect started in S914 is being executed (S820), and if it is determined that the rush chance effect is not being executed, the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the rush chance effect is being executed, whether or not the game state shifts to the state without high accuracy electric support based on the game state specification command transmitted in S392 of the game state setting process of FIG. Is determined (S822). In S822, it may be determined whether or not the current chance mode is the mode started by the state with high probability electric support. When it is determined in S822 that the state shifts to the state without high accuracy electric support, that is, the small hit rush state, the rush success effect indicating the success of the small hit rush is executed (S824, FIG. 23 (4)), and then the effect mode is set to RUSH. The mode is set (S826, FIG. 23 (3)), and the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), in the rush success effect, it is notified that the predetermined condition (for example, 100 points) has been successfully achieved and the rush (shift) to the small hit rush is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S822 that the state shifts to the state without high probability power support instead of the state without high probability power support, the rush failure effect indicating the failure to rush into the small hit rush is executed (S828, FIG. 23 (5)). , The effect mode is set to the normal mode (S830, FIG. 23 (6)), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 26B, in the rush failure effect, it is notified that the achievement of the predetermined condition has failed and the small hit rush is not entered.

Here, FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a state with high probability electric support is set after the end of the big hit game, and FIG. 28 is a state with low probability electric support after the end of the big hit game. Is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when is set, and FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a state without high accuracy electric support is set after the end of the jackpot game. In FIGS. 27 to 29, when each game state is set after the jackpot game is completed and the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times) or more, the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, and the number of variations of the special figure are performed. The game state and the time change of the effect display (effect mode) are shown.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the high probability electric support state is set with the probability change flag and the time reduction flag as values 1 after the end of the big hit game, the chance mode is set accordingly (time t11), and the special The variable display of the symbol is performed in sequence. Then, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (50th time) (time t12), the time reduction flag is set to a value 0 and the state with high probability electric support is changed to the state without high probability electric support, and the change is being displayed. The rush chance effect is executed, and the transition to the RUSH mode is notified by the rush success effect during the rush chance effect. Further, when the fluctuation display ends, the RUSH mode is started (time t13).

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when the low probability electric support state is set with the time saving flag set to the value 1 while the probability change flag is set to the value 0 after the big hit game is completed, the chance mode is set accordingly. (Time t21), the variable display of the special symbol is sequentially performed. Then, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (50th time) (time t22), the time reduction flag is set to 0 and the state with low probability power support is changed to the state without low probability power support, and the change is being displayed. The rush chance effect is executed, and the transition to the normal mode is notified by the rush failure effect during the rush chance effect. Further, when the variation display ends, the normal mode is started (time t23). In addition, in order to execute the rush chance effect and the success / failure determination effect (success effect, failure effect) in the chance mode, the variation display time of the predetermined number of times is longer than the variation display time of the predetermined number of times or earlier (1st to 49th times). It may be something to do. Further, in FIGS. 27 and 28, when the variation display of the predetermined number of times is started, the game state is changed with the time reduction flag set to a value 0, but the variation display ends even if the time reduction flag is set to a value 0. The game state may be maintained until the game state is completed, and the game state may be changed when the variation display is completed. Alternatively, the game state may be changed by setting the time saving flag to a value of 0 when the variation display of the predetermined number of times is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, when the high probability electric support no state is set with the probability change flag set to the value 1 while the time saving flag is set to the value 0 after the big hit game is completed, the RUSH mode is set accordingly. (Time t31), the variable display of the special symbol is sequentially performed. In this case, regardless of the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the state without high accuracy electric support is substantially maintained until the next big hit game occurs, so that the effect display is performed in the RUSH mode.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the symbol variation effect is performed in the same chance mode in the state with high probability electric support and the state with low certainty electric support set after the end of the big hit game, and the state notification device (first). The state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38) notify the gaming state in the same notification mode. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether the game state is a state with high probability electric support or a state with low probability electric support from the effect mode or the notification mode. For this reason, when the state with electric support (state with high accuracy electric support or state with low accuracy electric support) ends and changes to the state without electric support, it becomes a small hit rush state (state without high accuracy electric support) or normal. It is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not the game will be in a game state (state without low probability electric support) and improve the game interest. In the state where the game ball has an electric support that makes it easy for the ball to enter the second starting port 24, the number of balls (game ball) is small and it is advantageous for the player. You can enjoy whether to shift to the state or the normal game state.

Further, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, if the pachinko machine 1 returns to a state with high accuracy power support or a state with low probability power support, the state notification devices (first state notification device 37 and second state notification device 38) are high. The state with the probability power support and the state with the low probability power support are notified in different notification modes. Therefore, it is possible to keep the state with high probability power support or the state with low probability power support secret during the game, and to grasp the accurate game state when the power is turned on. Therefore, for example, it is possible to determine the pachinko machine 1 that has returned to the state with high accuracy power support or the state with low accuracy power support when the power is turned on, and to reset the gaming state to the normal gaming state. Become.

In the embodiment, whether or not to enter the RUSH mode is concealed by setting both the state with high probability electric support and the state with low certainty electric support set after the end of the big hit game as chance modes, but it is limited to this. It's not a thing. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, there may be a case where an effect display is performed to notify in advance that the player has entered the RUSH mode from the chance mode. In that case, for example, when the chance mode is set to be in the state of having high accuracy electric support after the big hit game is completed, if the player wins by lottery or the like, the entry into the RUSH mode may be notified in advance. By doing this, the player can recognize in advance that the RUSH mode will be set when the chance mode (with electric support) ends, so that the player can enjoy the game while enjoying the chance mode without feeling the risk of shifting to the normal mode. Can be done. In addition, the final symbol variation effect in the chance mode is not limited to a rush effect (an effect aiming to achieve a predetermined condition using the character 43), and an effect aiming to achieve the predetermined condition at an arbitrary timing in the chance mode. May be performed. As such an effect, an effect (mini game) that can be executed in a short time during the chance mode can be performed. As a mini-game, for example, a quiz effect in which a predetermined condition is achieved by answering a question correctly, or a specific operation (repeated hit operation, etc.) of the effect button 16 is performed to reach a predetermined level gauge. It can be a button effect or the like in which a predetermined condition is achieved. Then, when the predetermined conditions are achieved in the mini-game, if it is notified whether or not to shift to the RUSH mode after the chance mode, the player who wants to obtain accurate information (directing mode, game state) as soon as possible can be positively obtained. You can entertain the production by participating in a mini game. Further, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol, it may be decided whether the effect of concealing the transition to the RUSH mode or the effect of notifying the transition to the RUSH mode. For example, if the jackpot symbol with the largest number of rounds is won, the player can be notified (confirmed) that the game will shift to the RUSH mode after the chance mode as well as the number of rounds won, so that the player can use the number of rounds and the RUSH mode. You will know that you have acquired both of them at the same time, and you will be able to increase your joy and enhance your hobby. If the transition to the RUSH mode is kept secret, it is not known whether or not the transition to the RUSH mode can be made after the chance mode ends, so the player tends to want to win a big hit during the chance mode. Therefore, it is possible to give a positive effect to winning the big hit. On the other hand, if the transition to RUSH mode is announced in advance, if you win during chance mode, you will not be able to transition to RUSH mode, which is more advantageous than chance mode. It may be done. In this way, even in the chance mode in which the game state is the same, it is possible to give the player a variety of game sensations by setting various production modes, and thus it is possible to further improve the game interest.

In the embodiment, the rush chance effect (specific effect) is performed during the predetermined number of symbol variation effects in the chance mode to shift from the chance mode to the RUSH mode or the normal mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. The production mode may be switched without performing a rush chance production.

In the embodiment, the chance mode is always changed to the RUSH mode when the rush success effect is performed, and the chance mode is always changed to the normal mode when the rush failure effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the chance mode with high accuracy electric support, the RUSH mode may be shifted to the RUSH mode by performing the rush failure effect once to make it appear to shift to the normal mode and then performing the revival effect. ..

In the embodiment, 50 times are uniformly set as the predetermined number of times (value of the time reduction counter) of the fluctuation display in which the state with electric support continues, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined number of times differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The number of times may be set. For example, 10 times, 20 times, 30 times, 100 times, etc. may be set as the predetermined number of times, or 10000 times may be set as in the case of the probability variation counter and the time may be substantially continued until the next big hit. Good. By doing this, when the state with electric support (state with high probability electric support or state with low probability electric support) ends, and when the state with electric support ends, the small hit rush state starts, etc. It is possible to raise the interest of the player and further improve the interest of the game.

In the embodiment, the state notification devices (first state notification device 37 and second state notification device 38) are supposed to notify the game state based on the lighting mode of FIG. 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 31 to 31 to FIG. The lighting mode of the modified example of 33 may be used. It should be noted that each figure (a) of FIGS. 31 to 33 is a lighting mode at the time of power recovery, and each figure (b) is a lighting mode during a game. The lighting mode when the power is restored in FIG. 31 (a) is the same as in FIG. 9 (a). The lighting mode during the game of FIG. 31 (b) is the same as in FIG. 9 (b) in the state with high probability power support and the state with low probability power support, but is different from FIG. 9 (b). Both the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned off without high-accuracy electric support. Therefore, during the game, the state without high probability power support and the state without low probability power support are in the same lighting mode, and it can be difficult to distinguish from the lighting mode of the state notification device. It should be noted that the player is not significantly confused because the gaming state is clearly different depending on the presence or absence of the small hit rush between the state without high probability power support and the state without low probability power support. On the other hand, when the power is restored, the lighting mode is different between the state without high-accuracy power support and the state without low-accuracy power support. You can properly grasp that you are there.

The lighting mode of FIG. 32 (a) when the power is restored is the same as that of FIG. 9 (a). The lighting mode during the game of FIG. 32 (b) is different from that of FIG. 9 (b) in that the second state notification device 38 is turned off or turned on in the state of having high accuracy electric support. For example, as in the modified example of FIG. 30 described above, in the state with high probability electric support that notifies the transition to the RUSH mode in advance, the second state notification device 38 is turned on to indicate the state with low probability electric support. In the state with high probability electric support, which has different lighting modes and hides the transition to the RUSH mode, the second state notification device 38 can be turned off to have the same lighting mode as the state with low probability electric support. As a result, it is possible to correspond the game state that the player can grasp from the effect mode with the game state that the state notification device notifies, so that the player is prevented from being confused and the effect is appropriately exerted. be able to.

The lighting mode when the power is restored in FIG. 33 (a) is different from that in FIG. 9 (a), and both the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 are turned off in the state without high accuracy electric support. Further, the lighting mode during the game of FIG. 33 (b) is the same as that of FIG. 33 (a). Therefore, when the power is restored or during the game, the state without high probability power support and the state without low probability power support are in the same lighting mode, and it is difficult to distinguish from the lighting mode of the state notification device. However, since the game state is clearly different depending on the presence or absence of the small hit rush between the state without high probability power support and the state without low probability power support, the player is not greatly confused. In addition, in FIG. 33 (a), the lighting mode in other states is the same as in FIG. 9 (a), and when the power is restored and the state is in the state with electric support, the state with low probability electric support or the state with high probability is high. It is possible to determine whether or not there is electric support.

In the embodiment, the game state is notified by the combination of turning on and off the two LED display devices of the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more LED displays are displayed. The game state may be notified by a combination of turning on and off the device, or the game state may be notified by the presence or absence of blinking and the difference in light emission color. Further, the present invention is not limited to the LED display device, and a 7-segment display device or the like may be used to notify the game state.

In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 is used as the starting port for the first special symbol, and the second starting port 24 and the third starting port 25 are used as the starting port for the second special symbol. The first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 may be used as the starting port for the first special symbol, and the third starting port 25 may be used as the starting port for the second special symbol. However, the second starting port 24 may be configured as a starting port for the second special symbol so as not to include the third starting port 25.

In the embodiment, when the normal big hit symbol is won during the probability variation game state (small hit rush), the probability variation game state is terminated, but based on the entry of the game ball into the start port during the probability variation 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 game 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 second starting port 24 corresponds to the "variable starting port", the first starting port 23, the second starting port 24, and the third starting port 25 correspond to the "starting port", and the first special symbol game The main control device 60 that executes the processing of S314 of the processing and the processing of S414 of the second special symbol game processing corresponds to the "win / fail determination means", and the big winning opening 26 corresponds to the "big winning opening", and the big hit game processing. The main control device 60 that executes the processes of S500 to S532, S546, and S548 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". , The main control device 60 that executes the processing of S370 to S378, S382 to S390 of the game state setting processing and the processing of S534 to S544 of the big hit game processing corresponds to the "game state setting means", and the effect mode setting processing at the end of the big hit The sub-integrated control device 90, the effect symbol display device 40, and the effect display control device 91 that execute the pattern variation effect process correspond to the "effect display means", and the first state notification device 37 and the second state notification device 38 The main control device 60 that executes the process of S116 of the power-on process, the process of S116 of the game state setting process, and the process of S550 of the jackpot game process corresponds to the "game state notification means". The power supply board 95 corresponds to the "backup function". 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), 37 1st status notification device, 38 2nd status notification device, 39 Center accessory, 40 Production symbol display Device, 41L, 41C, 41R Production symbol (pseudo symbol), 42 Hold symbol, 43 characters, 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, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 directing 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 control device, 91 production display control device, 100 hall computer.

Claims (2)

Multiple start ports including a variable start port that changes the state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and the state in which the game ball is easy to enter,
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 the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot.
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 normal game state in which the jackpot probability is low when the variable start port is difficult to enter and the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, and a normal game state in which the variable start port is easy to enter and the jackpot probability is low. 1. Identification of a predetermined gaming state, a second predetermined gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high when the variable start port is easy to enter, and a state in which the jackpot probability is high in a state where the variable start port is difficult to enter. A game state setting means for setting one of a plurality of game states with a game state, and
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, and
A game state notification means for notifying the game state set by the game state setting means, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The specific gaming state, is configured to be acquired easy-gaming state winning balls in said Koatari game among the plurality of gaming state,
The game state setting means can set the game state after the end of the big hit game to at least the first predetermined game state or the second predetermined game state, and the variable start port during the first predetermined game state. When a predetermined condition for changing from an easy-to-enter state to a difficult-to-enter state is satisfied, the normal gaming state is set, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the second predetermined gaming state, the specific gaming state is set.
The effect display means displays the effect in the same or similar effect mode so that it is difficult to determine whether the jackpot probability is high or low in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. Do,
The game state notification means includes at least a first state notification device and a second state notification device.
In the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state , the first state notification device is turned on and the second state notification device is not turned on.
When the first predetermined gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, the first state notification device is turned off to maintain the second state notification device in the off state.
When the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the specific game state, a game machine which Ru is turned the second state notification apparatus off the first state notification apparatus. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
It has a backup function that backs up the gaming state when the power of the gaming machine is cut off.
The game state informing means, at the time of power-on of the gaming machine, said backup when returning by the first predetermined game state is the function backup, the second state notification by lighting the first state notification apparatus turns off the device, the at when returning the second predetermined game state, said first state informing device and the second state notification apparatus and together gaming machine Ru is lit.

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