JP6903342B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball-and-ball game machine that determines whether or not a ball is hit by entering a game ball into a starting port, and executes a big hit game that opens and closes the big winning opening in the case of a big hit.

In a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a hit / fail judgment is made by digesting the hold memory stored based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the hit / fail judgment result is a big hit. If this is the case, a jackpot game is executed in which the opening of the jackpot is executed a predetermined number of times. Here, the winning / failing determination is performed according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability.

In recent years, there is known a configuration in which a plurality of winning probabilities of the jackpot are set and any one of the winning probabilities can be arbitrarily set by the administrator of the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a configuration, since the probability of occurrence of a big hit can be adjusted arbitrarily, the profit margin can be adjusted for each machine, and it is possible to give a degree of freedom to the business of the amusement store.
Further, in this conventional configuration, since the effect pattern and the reach occurrence probability are changed according to the set winning probability, the player estimates the corresponding selection probability based on the effect pattern and the reach occurrence. It is possible to improve the playability.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-205160

By the way, in the configuration in which the winning probability can be arbitrarily changed, the profit that can be obtained by the player differs depending on the set winning probability. Therefore, the player can obtain the information related to the set winning probability. This is extremely useful information used to determine whether or not to continue the game without changing the machine base. Therefore, the game that suggests the set winning probability can attract the interest of the player, and can be said to be one of the elements that support the attractiveness of the ball game machine.
Therefore, in order to further enhance the attractiveness, it is desired to improve the interest of the game that suggests the winning probability.

The present invention provides a ball game machine that can improve the interest of a game that suggests the winning probability described above.

The present invention is provided in each of the game areas including the first flow area and the second flow area in which the game ball flows down, and the first start port and the first start port into which the game ball flowing down the first flow area can enter. Due to the entry of the game ball into the second start port and the first start port and the second start port into which the game ball flowing down the second flow area can enter, each hold memory is generated. By digesting the reserved storage means to be stored and the reserved storage stored by the reserved storage means, the winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability, and the winning / failing determination result of the winning / failing determining means In the case of a big hit, a plurality of big hit game control means for executing a big hit game that opens the big winning opening provided in the game area, and a plurality of players whose gains are different from each other when a predetermined state conversion condition is satisfied. It is equipped with a game state conversion means for selectively shifting from the game state to one game state, and a plurality of the above-mentioned jackpot winning probabilities that are different from each other, and one of the jackpot winning probabilities is set by the operation of the administrator. In a ball game machine provided with a probability setting means, one of the first start port and the second start port is placed in at least one game state that can be transferred by the game state changing means. A hold that is pre-related and is stored in at least one gaming state in which one of the starting ports is pre-related with the ball entering the one starting port that is pre-related to the gaming state. When the number of stored items is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value and a predetermined suggestion effect condition is satisfied based on the entry of the ball into one of the starting ports, the winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means is suggested. It is a ball game machine characterized by being provided with a suggestion effect control means for performing a suggestion effect.

Here, the "game area" need only include at least a first flow area and a second flow area in which the game ball launched into the game area flows down, and further includes another flow area. Is also good.
Further, the "first starting port" may be provided in the first flow area as long as a game ball flowing down the first flow area can enter, or is provided downstream of the first flow area. It may be provided. Further, only one "first starting port" may be provided in the game area, or a plurality of "first starting ports" may be provided. When a plurality of balls are provided, a hold memory is generated and stored regardless of which ball enters the first starting port.
Further, the "second starting port" may be provided in the second flow area as long as the game ball flowing down the second flow area can enter, or is provided downstream of the second flow area. It may be provided. Further, only one "second starting port" may be provided in the game area, or a plurality of "second starting ports" may be provided. When a plurality of balls are provided, a hold memory is generated and stored regardless of which of the second starting ports the ball is inserted.
Further, the "state conversion condition" can be defined as selecting one game state by a predetermined lottery, ending another game state, etc., and not only one condition but also a plurality of different game states. It can also be a condition. For example, it is preferable to define the "state conversion condition" of the present invention that one game state is selected by a predetermined lottery and the big hit game is completed when the big hit is determined by the hit / fail determination means. Further, it is also possible to define the end of one gaming state thus started as another "state conversion condition".
In addition, the "player's gain" in each game state is not only a direct benefit such as the amount of prize balls that can be obtained and the occurrence of rare effects, but also the player's advantage (for example, the jackpot winning probability). , The fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, etc.), and further, there is a difference in the direct benefit or advantage due to the entry into the first starting port or the second starting port. May occur.
In addition, the "manager" includes not only the manager or store manager of the game facility in which the ball game machine is installed, but also the employees of the game facility and the person who operates the ball game machine on a trial basis. Is done.
In addition, "one start port is associated with the game state in advance" is advantageous to the player (for example, an increase in earned profit can be expected) by entering the ball in one start port in the game state. This indicates that the player is urged (or recommended) to aim for the ball to enter one of the starting ports in the game state. Here, in the latter case, not only the launch of the game ball is promoted by aiming at one of the starting ports, but also one of the flow areas is aimed at based on factors other than the entry of the ball into the starting port. It may be to urge the player to launch the game ball. Furthermore, these plurality of relationships may be combined.
Further, the "one starting port" indicates the first starting port when the first starting port is previously related to the gaming state, and the second starting port is previously related to the gaming state. If so, the second starting port is shown.
In addition, the "threshold value" of the number of reserved memories can be appropriately determined according to the number of reserved memories that can be stored. For example, in a configuration in which an upper limit of the number of reserved memories is set, the number of the upper limit may be set as a "threshold value", or a predetermined number smaller than the upper limit number may be set as a "threshold value".
Further, the "suggestion effect condition" is a condition that is established based on entering the ball into one of the starting ports when the number of reserved memories stored when the ball enters one of the starting ports is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value. If so, the ball may be entered into the one starting port in the case, or the ball may be entered into the one starting port in the case, and yet another event occurs (for example, the said). In some cases, the number of balls entering the one starting port may reach a predetermined number, the lottery may be won, etc.). That is, in order to satisfy the "suggestion effect condition", it is indispensable to enter the ball into the one starting port when the number of reserved memories due to entering the ball into one starting port is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value.
Further, the "winning probability information related to the winning probability" includes information indicating the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means, information indicating whether the set jackpot winning probability is high or low, and the set jackpot winning probability. Information indicating whether or not is a specific jackpot winning probability, information indicating that the jackpot winning probability has been changed by the probability setting means, and the like can be applied. Further, it may be information that can suggest the jackpot winning probability by the number of times the suggestion effect is displayed. Furthermore, it is also possible to selectively use one piece of information from these plurality of pieces of information.
In addition, the "suggestion effect" is an effect of displaying a symbol suggesting the winning probability information on the effect symbol display device (liquid crystal display), an effect of generating a sound suggesting the winning probability information by the speaker, and a lamp displaying the winning probability information. It may be any of the effects that generate the suggested light, and further, it may be a plurality of effects among these.
Further, the "suggestion effect control means" is preferably configured so that the suggestion effect is performed in a gaming state in which one of the starting ports is associated in advance.

In such a configuration, at least one gaming state is stored by entering a ball into one of the starting ports (either the first starting port or the second starting port) associated with the gaming state in advance. When the number of reserved memory (hereinafter referred to as the number of reserved memory) is a predetermined threshold value, a suggestion effect may be executed when the ball is further entered into the one starting port. Winning probability information is suggested by executing the suggestion effect. As a result, in the above-mentioned one game state, the emotion of the player who demands the execution of the suggestion effect can be strongly stimulated, and the ball enters one of the starting ports and the number of reserved memories of one is related to the game state. It can effectively attract the attention of the player. Here, in general, entering the ball into the starting port during the game is only for generating a hold memory for determining whether or not the ball is correct, and there is a limit to attracting the player's attention. However, according to the configuration of the present invention, as described above, the player's interest can be effectively attracted, and the above-mentioned one gaming state can generate new fun that has never existed before. As a result, the interest of the game of suggesting the winning probability information can be improved, and the attractiveness of the game can be remarkably enhanced.

In the ball game machine of the present invention, the suggestion effect control means includes a suggestion lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to execute the suggestion effect when the ball enters one of the start ports. The suggestion effect condition is satisfied by determining the execution of the suggestion effect by the lottery of the lottery means, and the suggestion lottery means enters the ball into the other start port other than the one start port. One lottery probability is selected from a plurality of predetermined lottery probabilities according to the number of reserved memories stored due to the above, and whether or not to execute the suggestion effect is determined according to the selected lottery probability. The configuration is proposed.

Here, the "other starting port" indicates the second starting port when one of the starting ports is the first starting port, and the first starting port when one of the starting ports is the second starting port. Is shown. Further, in a configuration in which another starting port is provided in addition to the first starting port and the second starting port, the other starting port may or may not be included in the "other starting port". Is also good.

In such a configuration, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to the number of reserved memories stored due to the entry of the ball into the other starting port (hereinafter referred to as the number of reserved memories of the other) The probability is changed, and the possibility that the suggestion effect is executed changes depending on the number of reserved memories of the other. As a result, in the one gaming state, not only one reserved storage number associated with the gaming state in advance, but also the other reserved storage number can attract the player's attention, and the player can be attracted to the other starting port. It is possible to encourage the player to enter the ball. Therefore, a new game property that has never been seen before is exhibited, in which the ball is positively entered into the other starting port that is not related to the one game state. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game of suggesting the winning probability information.

In this configuration, it is preferable to select a lottery probability with a high probability of executing the suggestion effect as the number of reserved memories on the other side increases. According to this configuration, the player's interest in the ball entering the other starting port and the number of reserved memories on the other side can be further increased, and the effect of improving the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure explaining a part of the specification of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. (A) A chart showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol mode of the first special symbol, the content of the jackpot game, and the game state after the jackpot game, and (B) the jackpot game mode of the second special symbol and the content of the jackpot game. It is a chart which shows the relationship with the game state after the big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is a chart which shows the suggestion probability which is selected according to a set value and the first hold storage number. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the following examples and other examples can be combined as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A flat glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the flat glass 61, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound and the alarm sound emitted from the speaker 66 enhance the taste of the game and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided in the lower part of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. To do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. Further, the lower plate 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball pulling lever (not shown) for discharging the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating this ball pulling lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box).

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a settlement display device 94 (see FIG. 4) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch that can be operated by the player are provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and the like (not shown).

A first starting port 11 is arranged directly under the center case 5, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the center case 5. .. The first starting port 11 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, while the second starting port 12 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory 13 having a wing piece that can be opened and closed. It is a configuration that allows the game ball to enter only in the open state of. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 17 is configured so that the game ball can always pass through.

Further, a large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower right of the center case 5 (below the ordinary electric accessory 13). The special electric accessory 15 is composed of a special electric accessory 15, and the special electric accessory 15 is located at a standing position for closing the large winning opening 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward and opening from the standing position. An opening / closing piece that operates for conversion is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece in the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 14, and by setting the tilting position, the game is played in the large winning opening 14. Make the ball open so that it can enter. Such a special electric accessory 15 includes a large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece, and by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, the large winning opening 14 is closed. Conversion control can be performed for each of the open state and the open state.

Further, three general winning openings 31 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11, and one general winning opening 31 is arranged on the right side of the first starting opening 11. These general winning openings 31 have a configuration in which a game ball can be entered at all times. Further, an out port 16 is provided at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and when the game ball launched in the game area 3 does not win any winning port or starting port, the said Enter the ball at the out port 16.

Such a game area 3 includes a first flow area 3a in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the central center case 5, and a second flow area 3b in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the center case 5. By hitting the ball to the right, the game ball that has passed above the center case 5 flows down the second flow area 3b, and by hitting the game ball to the left, the game ball flows down the first flow area 3a. The second flow down area 3b is provided with the above-mentioned normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the large winning opening 14. Therefore, by aiming at the second flow down area 3b (so-called right-handed hitting), it is possible to enter the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the large winning opening 14. On the other hand, the first starting port 11 arranged directly below the center case 5 is capable of entering a game ball that has flowed down the first flow area 3a by a game nail planted in the game board 2. There is. Therefore, by aiming at the first flow down area 3a (so-called left-handed hitting), the ball can be entered into the first starting opening 11 or the three general winning openings 31 described above. Since the first flow area 3a and the second flow area 3b are configured in this way, the player can use right-handed and left-handed properly to open the starting ports 11 and 12 and the large winning opening 14. You can play the game you are aiming for. It should be noted that, at the first starting port 11 of this embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the second flow area 3b to enter the ball due to the game nail.

At the lower right of the game board 2, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19. , A first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 70 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed in an outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball is inserted into each of the above-mentioned winning openings provided on the game board 2, the game ball supplied from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 is paid out as a prize ball. It is paid out to the upper plate 55 by 73. Further, when the lending button 57 and the settlement button 58 of the CR unit 56 described above are operated, the lending ball is paid out by the payout device 73.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are arranged. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 (see FIG. 4), and the power supply board 85 are contained therein. It is provided in the frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 81. An external connection terminal board 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and signals (information) indicating a game state and a game result are externally (such as a hall computer 87) via the external connection terminal board 78. Is sent to (see FIG. 4). Conventionally, the external connection terminal board 78 has been used for a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the outside) and for a frame (frame side (front frame 52, inner frame 70, outside). Two types are used (terminals for outputting the signal output from the frame 51) to the outside), but in this embodiment, the signal is transmitted to the outside via one external connection terminal board 78. ..

Further, the main control device 80 of this embodiment is provided at a position where the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 can be operated. The probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 are for selecting and setting any one of the plurality of preset setting values, and are operated by the administrator of the game store. To. Here, in this embodiment, six types of set values 1 to 6 are set in advance, and different jackpot winning probabilities are assigned to each set value 1 to 6. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot winning probability of the set value 1 (low probability mode: 1/300, high probability mode: 1/100) has the lowest probability of winning the jackpot, and the set value 2 ( Low probability mode: 1/280, high probability mode: 1/90), setting value 3 (low probability mode: 1/260, high probability mode: 1/80), setting value 4 (low probability mode: 1/240, High probability mode: 1/70), set value 5 (low probability mode: 1/220, high probability mode: 1/60), and the jackpot winning probability of set value 6 (low probability mode: 1) / 200, high probability mode: 1/50) is the highest. As described above, the winning probability of the set value 6 is the most advantageous to the player, and the winning probability of the set value 1 is the most disadvantageous.
A method of setting such set values 1 to 6 will be described below.
The administrator described above inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right) to turn on the probability setting switch 95, and a RAM clear button (shown) of the main control device 80. By turning on the power while pressing (), the above setting value can be changed. In this state, the administrator can select any of the set values 1 to 6 by pressing the setting change button 96. More specifically, each time the setting change button 96 is pressed, the numerical values "1" to "6" are displayed in order on the first special symbol display device 9. Then, by displaying the desired numerical value on the first special symbol display device 9, any of the set values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. In this selected state, by rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the selected set value is fixed, and the jackpot winning probability included in the set value is determined. It is set. In this way, the manager of the game store can set any of the set values 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, when one set value is set, a signal indicating the set set value is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and is received by the sub-integrated control device 83. The set value shown in the signal is stored in the RAM. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 83 retains the set value stored in the RAM until the power is turned off.
Further, when the probability setting switch 95 is turned on by inserting the key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotating it in a predetermined direction and the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear button, the key is set as it is. The set value is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9. By this operation, the currently set value can be confirmed. Then, by performing an operation of rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the display of the set value is completed, and the process proceeds to the normal process.
In this embodiment, the set value is selected and set by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operating means may be applied. It is also possible. For example, it may be possible to select and set a set value by operating a dedicated button or knob. Further, in this embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices may be used for display. Alternatively, it is also possible to notify the set value by voice or to notify the set value according to the lighting mode of a predetermined LED.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals is not described. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 is provided with a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Second start port switch 12a to detect, normal gate switch 17a to detect game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17, count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, general winning opening 31 A detection signal is input from each general winning opening switch 31a or the like that detects each of the game balls that have entered the game.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program mounted in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like, and issues the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. Output to 83. Further, the main control device 80 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal board 75, and the first The lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the large winning opening solenoid 14b and the ordinary electric service solenoid 13a are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by driving and controlling the ordinary electric service solenoid 13a. Further, the main control device 80 outputs a signal for management such as a symbol variation and a big hit to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78.

The payout control device 81 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both of them count the prize balls. ..

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in connection with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the stored amount of the game ball is small or is not stored in the ball tank (not shown), and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in accordance with this detection. When a signal is input from the full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93, the payout control device 81 drives and stops the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. The full switch 92 and the ball-out switch 93 are configured to continue to output a signal until the detected state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signal. To resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal board 79, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to the lending command to pay out the lending ball. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 94 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and signals from the ball lending switch and the settlement switch provided on the settlement display device 94 are input. The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. The payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84, and transmits a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined opportunity.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81 described above, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 99 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is output by the player when the launch stop switch 99. It is output by pressing. The launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and even when a launch stop signal is input, the game is played regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64. It is controlled not to fire the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes these to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and issues commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and data for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control part (voice control device and functional component of the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the output of the sound from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for the lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light.

Further, switches for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the decision switch, and the like are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input. To. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 includes data and commands transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the input of the effect button and the like. The control is performed based on (generated based on the above), and an effect image such as a special effect symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal board, and are configured with the sub-integrated control device 83. The connection with the effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

A power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by electric power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is attached to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board. Supply power. This power supply board includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the first flow area 3a and enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the first special symbol The first special symbol starts to fluctuate on the display device 9, and the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the first special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the first starting port 11 are stored as the first hold memory, as will be described later. Up to four of the first hold storages (upper limit value described later) are stored, and the number of the first hold storages (hereinafter referred to as the first hold storage number) is the lighting of the first special symbol hold number display device 18. It is represented by a number. By digesting the first reserved memory stored in this way, the above-mentioned hit / fail determination and the change of the first special symbol are executed. The number of first reserved memories indicates the number of undigested first reserved memories.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the second flow area 3b and passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 At the same time, the normal symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation is in a predetermined hitting mode, the blade member of the normal electric accessory is driven, and the game ball can be awarded to the second starting port 12. Here, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the non-opening extension mode described later by hitting the normal symbol once, and is opened for 1 second in the opening extension mode described later. Is executed three times.

When a game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 starts to fluctuate and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. The random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is judged to be correct or not. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the second starting port 12 are stored as the second hold memory, as will be described later. Up to four of the second hold storages (upper limit value described later) are stored, and the number of the second hold storages (hereinafter referred to as the second hold storage number) is the lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19. It is represented by a number. By digesting the second reserved memory stored in this way, the hit / fail determination and the change of the second special symbol are executed. The second reserved memory number indicates the undigested number of the second reserved memory.

During such fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 performs a variation display of the special effect symbol linked to the variation of each special symbol. By the variation display of the special effect symbol and the display of the stop mode of the special effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 6, the player can display the variation of each special symbol and the result of the hit / fail determination (big hit, small hit, or loss). I can know.
Here, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol give priority to the variation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. And execute. That is, when there is an undigested second reserved memory (when the number of the second reserved memory is one or more), the second reserved memory is digested regardless of the presence or absence of the undigested first reserved memory. The change of the special symbol starts. Then, only in the state where there is no undigested second reserved memory, the first reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started.

When the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the digestion of the first reserved memory is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 stops the first special symbol in a predetermined jackpot symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 specially stops the first special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol mode. In this way, the big hit is confirmed. Similarly, when the hit / fail determination result executed by the digestion of the second reserved memory is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 stops the second special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device. In step 6, the special effect symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol mode. In this way, the big hit is confirmed. When the big hit is confirmed in this way, the big hit game of opening and closing the big winning opening 14 is executed. If the hit / fail determination result is a small hit, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined small hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 stops the special effect symbol in the small hit symbol mode. Display. As a result, the small hit is confirmed, and the small hit game in which the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed once is executed.

In the jackpot game, an opening round for opening the jackpot 14 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. The large winning opening 14 is provided with a door member that opens and closes by driving the large winning opening solenoid 14b, which will be described later. Then, by opening and closing the door member, the large winning opening 14 is converted into an open state in which the game ball can be entered and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered. In the jackpot game, an open round that opens and closes the jackpot 14 is repeated a predetermined number of times via an interval.

Here, in the present embodiment, three types of jackpot games having different numbers of open rounds are provided, and when it is determined as a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery by digesting the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory described above, Selectively execute any one of the jackpot games. The selection of this jackpot game is performed based on the random numbers (random numbers for determining the first and second jackpot symbols, which will be described later) extracted by entering the balls into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, as will be described later. It is said.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the three types of jackpot games include a long type that executes an open round that opens the big winning opening 14 10 times, a middle type that executes the open round 7 times, and the open round. It is a short type that is executed four times, and each open round is repeated with an interval in between. Regardless of the type, in each opening round, when the opening time of the large winning opening 14 elapses for 30 seconds or 10 (specified number) of game balls win the large winning opening 14, the large winning opening 14 is awarded. The winning opening 14 is closed to finish. In such a big hit game, when the long type with the largest number of rounds is executed, the largest number of game balls can be entered into the large winning opening 14, and the largest number of prize balls can be obtained. Then, when the middle type is executed, more prize balls can be obtained as compared with the short type.

Further, in the small hit game described above, the operation of opening the large winning opening 14 for 1.5 seconds is performed once. In such a small hit game, it is more difficult to obtain a prize ball than in the above-mentioned big hit game.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the following, the number of prize balls, the jackpot winning probability, the small hit winning probability, the winning probability of the normal symbol, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbols, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and each game state will be described. Other specifications are the same as before, so explanations have been omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a ball is entered into each of the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 31, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, 3 prize balls for each entry into the first starting port 11, 5 prize balls for each entry into the second starting port 12, and every entry into the large winning opening 14. 13 prize balls will be paid out, and 5 prize balls will be paid out for each entry into the general winning opening 31.

Further, the configuration of this embodiment has a function of increasing the probability of winning a big hit in the above-mentioned winning / failing determination, and is configured as a so-called probability variable machine. The jackpot winning probability is defined as a low winning probability and a high winning probability higher than the low winning probability, and the low winning probability determines the winning or not when the low probability mode is set after the jackpot game is completed. The high winning probability is used in the winning / failing determination when the high probability mode is set after the end of the big hit game.
In this embodiment, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined for each of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6, respectively, and in the case of the low probability mode, they are determined by the set setting values 1 to 6. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the high winning probability determined by the set set values 1 to 6 is valid. More specifically, when the set value 1 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/300 as valid in the low probability mode, and the high winning probability of 1/100 is valid in the high probability mode. The hit / fail judgment is made as. When the set value 2 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/280 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/90 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 3 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/260 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/80 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 4 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/240 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/70 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 5 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/220 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/60 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 6 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/200 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/50 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. The same low winning probability and high winning probability are used in both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
As will be described later, which of the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode will be set after the big hit game is a random number extracted by entering the balls into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 (the first described later). , Second jackpot symbol determination random number).

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the above-mentioned ordinary symbol is defined as the low winning probability valid in the non-open extension mode and the high winning probability valid in the open extension mode. ing. Then, when a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed by digesting the memory on hold of the normal figure, a winning / losing lottery is performed with the low winning probability in the non-open extension mode, and a winning / losing lottery is performed with the high winning probability in the open extension mode. .. Here, 1/10 is set for the low winning probability valid in the non-open extension mode, and 9/10 is set for the high winning probability valid in the open extension mode.
In such an open extension mode, as described above, when the normal symbol hits, the wing piece of the normal electric accessory 13 is opened by the easy entry ball operation pattern (opening for 1 second three times), while the opening operation is performed. In the non-open extension mode, the open operation is performed according to the normal operation pattern (one 0.2 second opening). Further, in the open extension mode, the fluctuation time required from the start to the stop of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is shortened as compared with the non-open extension mode.

Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol described above are varied according to the fluctuation time set in the non-time saving mode and the fluctuation time set in the time saving mode, respectively. The fluctuation time in the time saving mode is mainly set shorter than that in the non-time saving mode in the case where the small hit is confirmed and the case where the loss is confirmed. Specifically, the fluctuation time in the non-time saving mode is 15 seconds on average in the case of a small hit and a loss, and 2 minutes on average in the case of a big hit, and the fluctuation time in the time saving mode is an average of 2 minutes in the case of a small hit and a loss. The average is 5 seconds, and in the case of a big hit, it is 2 minutes on average.
For the fluctuation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a plurality of fluctuation times for big hits and multiple fluctuation times for loss (and small hits) that can be selected in the non-time saving mode are set respectively. At the same time, a plurality of fluctuation times for big hits and multiple fluctuation times for loss (and small hits) that can be selected in the time saving mode are set. Then, from among the plurality of selectable fluctuation times, one fluctuation time is determined according to the random numbers of the first and second hold storages (first big hit symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.). It is determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state. Here, the normal game state is a game state of "low probability mode / non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode", and the probability variation game state is a game state of "high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode". Is. The probabilistic gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

Then, in the above-mentioned probability variation game state, after the jackpot game is completed, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) reaches a predetermined upper limit value. That, or one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode described later (the jackpot game is started), and the game ends. Here, when the number of fluctuations in the special figure reaches the upper limit value in the probabilistic game state, the game shifts to the normal game state. Since the upper limit value set as the end condition is set according to the jackpot symbol mode of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol mode of the second special symbol, the details will be described later.

Further, the configuration of the present embodiment has a limiter function, and when the probabilistic game state continues a predetermined number of times through the jackpot game, the game shifts to the normal game state after the end of the next jackpot game. .. Specifically, when the probabilistic game state is continuously performed five times through the jackpot game, the game shifts to the normal game state after the fifth jackpot game. In this way, the upper limit number of times (limit number of times) that can be continuously generated in the probabilistic game state is set to 5.

Further, in this embodiment, the small hit winning probability described above is set uniformly (for example, 1/60) for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, the small hit winning probability is the same regardless of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6 and the gaming state (normal gaming state, probabilistic gaming state). In this embodiment, the small hit winning probabilities are set uniformly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of small hit winning probabilities that are different from each other are set and set in each set value as in the above-mentioned big hit winning probabilities. The small hit winning probability of the set value may be valid.

Next, the jackpot symbol mode of the first and second special symbols will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the first special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 based on the digestion of the first reserved memory, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode indicating the result of the winning / failing determination. To. Similarly, the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 10 based on the digestion of the second reserved memory, and after the lapse of the variability time, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode indicating the result of the pass / fail determination. Since the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined to be a big hit, a small hit, or a loss by the hit / fail judgment, a symbol mode indicating a big hit (big hit symbol mode) and a symbol mode indicating a small hit (small hit symbol mode). ) Or a symbol mode indicating a loss (loss symbol mode) is displayed to stop, and a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is confirmed.

Ten types of jackpot symbol modes are predetermined for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and when the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail judgment, the random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol of the first and second hold memories. According to this, any one of the jackpot symbol modes is determined.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes are defined in the first special symbol, and the contents of the jackpot game and the above-mentioned in each jackpot symbol mode. The game state after the big hit game is assigned to each.
A jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 10 times is determined and a normal game state described above are assigned to the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 10 times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state (low probability mode / Shift to non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode).
A jackpot game in which the number of four rounds is determined and a probability variation game state described above are assigned to the fifth to eighth jackpot symbol modes. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the fifth to eighth jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated four times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to time saving mode / open extension mode).
The ninth and tenth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 10 times is determined and the above-mentioned probability variation game state. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 9th and 10th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 10 times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to time saving mode / open extension mode).

Then, as the end condition of the probability variation game state that shifts after the jackpot game according to the 5th to 10th jackpot symbol modes, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (special symbol fluctuation count). Is set to reach 100 times (the above upper limit value) and that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode (the jackpot game is started). ing. As a result, the probabilistic gaming state ends when one of the above two end conditions is satisfied. Here, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches 100 times in the probabilistic game state, the probabilistic game state is terminated and the normal game state is entered.
In this embodiment, the upper limit value (100 times) of the number of special figure fluctuations is set when shifting to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game according to the 5th to 10th big hit symbol modes.

The probabilities of selecting the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes are determined respectively. That is, when the jackpot is determined by the winning / failing lottery by digesting the first reserved memory, the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes are selected according to each selection probability, the first special symbol is changed, and then the jackpot symbol mode is stopped. Is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the selection probability of the 1st to 4th jackpot symbol modes is 10/20, the selection probability of the 5th to 8th jackpot symbol modes is 8/20, and the selection probability of the 9th and 10th jackpot symbol modes is 2 /. It is defined as 20. Further, since it has the limiter function described above, when the probability variation game state is continuously performed 5 times (limit number of times) and the jackpot is confirmed, the selection probability of the 1st to 4th jackpot symbol modes becomes 20/20. , After the big hit game, it always shifts to the normal game state.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the second special symbol defines the eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbol modes, and similarly to the first special symbol described above, each jackpot symbol mode of the jackpot game The content and the game state after the big hit game are assigned to each.
The eleventh and twelfth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 10 times is determined and the above-mentioned normal game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 11th and 12th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 10 times is executed, and the normal game state (low probability mode / non-probability mode / non-probability mode) is executed after the jackpot game. Shift to time saving mode / non-open extension mode).
The thirteenth and fourteenth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of four rounds is determined and the above-mentioned probability variation game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in either the 13th or 14th jackpot symbol mode and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated four times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to time saving mode / non-open extension mode).
The 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 7 times is determined and the above-mentioned probability variation game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 7 times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to time saving mode / non-open extension mode).
The 18th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is 10 times and the above-mentioned probability variation game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 18th to 20th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 10 times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to time saving mode / non-open extension mode).

Then, as the end condition of the probability variation game state that shifts after the jackpot game according to the 13th to 20th jackpot symbol modes, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (special symbol fluctuation count). Is set to reach 100 times (the above upper limit value) and that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode (the jackpot game is started). The probabilistic game state ends when either one is established. Here, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches 100 times in the probabilistic game state, the probabilistic game state is terminated and the normal game state is entered.
In this embodiment, the upper limit value (100 times) of the number of special figure fluctuations is set when shifting to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game according to the 13th to 20th big hit symbol modes.

The probabilities of selecting such 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are determined respectively. That is, when the jackpot is determined by the winning / failing lottery by digesting the second reserved memory, the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are selected according to each selection probability, the second special symbol is changed, and then the jackpot symbol mode is stopped. Is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the selection probability of the 11th and 12th jackpot symbol modes is 10/20, the selection probability of the 13th and 14th jackpot symbol modes is 2/20, and the selection probability of the 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes is 4. The selection probabilities of the 18th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are set to 4/20, respectively. Further, when the probability variation game state is continuously performed 5 times by the limiter function described above, when the big hit is confirmed, the selection probability of the 11th and 12th big hit symbol modes becomes 20/20, and the game always shifts to the normal game state after the big hit game. To do.

In the present embodiment, it is advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the first starting port 11 in the normal game state, and the game is likely to proceed mainly by left-handed hitting. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state, since it is advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, the game is likely to proceed mainly by right-handed hitting.
More specifically, since the normal game state is the "low probability mode / non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode", the winning probability (1/10) of the normal symbol is low and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long. Therefore, it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, and it can be said that it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game aiming at the first starting port 11 which can always enter the ball. On the other hand, since the probability variation game state is "high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode", the winning probability (9/10) of the normal symbol is extremely high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, and priority digestion is performed. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol is short. Further, the jackpot winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and there is a high possibility of winning a jackpot with a large number of rounds (7 times, 10 times). Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game aiming at the normal symbol operating gate 17 and the second starting port 12, and the game mainly by right-handed strike is likely to proceed. From this, it can be said that the first starting port 11 is related to the normal gaming state and the second starting port 12 is related to the probabilistic gaming state.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

If a negative determination (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal) is made in S10 (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S85). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM, such as using the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination (that is, determination that the interrupt is normal) is made in S10 (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and the first jackpot symbol Random number update process for determination (S30), random number update process for second big hit symbol determination (S35), random number update process for small hit symbol determination (S40), random number update process for hit determination (S45), reach determination Random number update process (S50), random number update process for determining fluctuation pattern (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), win / fail judgment process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image Each output process (S80) such as output process is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine described above.
In the start winning process, in S100, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110.

In S110, the first extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining the first jackpot, a random number for determining the first jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and at the same time, the first is stored. (1) Add 1 to the first hold number counter indicating the number of hold storages, and perform the processing necessary for turning on the first special symbol hold number display device 18 according to the information of the first hold number counter.
In S115 following from S110, the first hold command transmission process is executed. The first hold command transmission process transmits the information of the first hold number counter (first hold storage number) updated by the S110 to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S125: Yes) and S140, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S125: No) and S130.

In S130, the second extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number hold storage process, a second big hit determination random number, a second big hit symbol determination random number, a reach judgment random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as the second hold storage, and at the same time, the second is stored. (Ii) Add 1 to the second hold number counter indicating the number of hold storages, and perform the processing necessary for turning on the second special symbol hold number display device 19 according to the information of the second hold number counter.

In S135 following from S130, the second hold command transmission process is executed. The second hold command transmission process transmits the information of the second hold number counter (second hold storage number) updated by S130 to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S135, the start winning process ends.

In S140 following the affirmative determination of S125, it is determined whether or not the probabilistic gaming state (probability change flag = 1) is reached. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S140: Yes) and S145, and in the case of a negative determination (S140: No), the start winning process ends.
In S145, the second ball entry command transmission process is executed. The second ball entry command transmission process transmits information that the second reserved memory number is full and information indicating that the ball has entered the second starting port 12 to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S145, the start winning process ends.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12. This pass / fail determination process is one of the subroutines called in the pass / fail determination process (S65) of the main routine described above.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: Yes) and S350 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: No) and S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: Yes) and S170, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: No) and S175. .. In S170, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random numbers) stored in the second reserved memory is determined as the second jackpot. Move to the specified buffer for. In this way, the second reserved memory is digested.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S175: Yes) and S180, and in the case of a negative determination (S175: No), a pass / fail determination process is performed. To finish. In S180, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested first reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random numbers) stored in the first reserved memory is determined as the first jackpot. Move to the specified buffer for. In this way, the first reserved memory is digested.
In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no undigested second hold memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: Yes) and S190, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: No) and S195. Here, the probability change flag = 1 indicates that the probability change game state (“high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode”), and the probability change flag = 0 indicates the above-mentioned normal game state (“low probability”). Mode / non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode ").

In S190, a hit / fail judgment table (probability variation table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the high probability mode is selected, and the jackpot determination is moved to the jackpot determination buffer based on the selected probability variation table. It is determined whether or not the random number is a big hit. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected probability variation table. Further, in S190, the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed in the probabilistic game state (probability change flag = 1) (the remaining number until the upper limit of the number of special figure fluctuations is reached) is decremented. This remaining number of times (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of times of special figure fluctuation) is decremented by both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200.

On the other hand, in S195, the hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the low probability mode was selected, and the table was moved to the jackpot judgment buffer based on the selected normal table. The big hit judgment random number is judged whether or not it is a big hit. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected normal table. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200.

In S200, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195, and if it is an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and if it is a negative determination (S200: No), S220. Proceed to.

In S205, the jackpot symbol mode of the special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number (the jackpot symbol determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold memory. More specifically, when the first reserved memory is digested, one of the above-mentioned first to tenth jackpot symbol modes is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (FIG. 6 (A). )reference). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, one of the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes described above is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 6B). ). The determination of the first to tenth jackpot symbols and the determination of the eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbols are performed according to a predetermined selection probability as described above.
Here, when the first reserved memory is digested, the probability of selecting one of the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes is 50%, and one of the fifth to eighth jackpot symbol modes is selected. The probability of performing is 40%, and the probability of selecting one of the 9th and 10th jackpot symbol modes is 10%. That is, when the jackpot is determined by digesting the first hold memory, the probability of shifting to the above-mentioned normal gaming state (low probability mode / non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode) after the jackpot game is 50%, and the probability variation game state. The probability of shifting to (high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode) is 50%. Further, in the probability variation game state (probability variation flag = 1), whether or not the probability variation number reaches the limit number (5 times) by referring to the number of times the probability variation game state is continuous (probability variation number) via the jackpot game. Is determined. Then, when the limit number of times has not been reached, the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes are selected and determined by the above selection probability, while when the limit number of times is reached, the first to fourth jackpot symbols are selected and determined. One of the first to fourth big hit symbol modes is determined according to the selection probability (100%) of selecting only the symbol mode.
On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, the probability of selecting one of the 11th and 12th jackpot symbol modes is 50%, and one of the 13th and 14th jackpot symbol modes is selected. The probability is 10%, the probability of selecting any of the 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes is 20%, and the probability of selecting any of the 18th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is 20%. That is, when the jackpot is determined by digesting the second hold memory, the probability of shifting to the above-mentioned normal gaming state (low probability mode / non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode) after the jackpot game is 50%, and the probability variation game state. The probability of shifting to (high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode) is 50%. Further, in the probability variation game state (probability variation flag = 1), whether or not the probability variation number reaches the limit number (5 times) by referring to the number of times the probability variation game state is continuous (probability variation number) via the jackpot game. Is determined. Then, when the limit number of times has not been reached, the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are selected and determined by the above selection probability, while when the limit number of times is reached, the 11th and 12th jackpots are selected and determined. One of the eleventh and twelfth jackpot symbol modes is determined according to the selection probability (100%) of selecting only the symbol mode.
As will be described later, the number of probable changes is counted each time the probabilistic game state continues through the jackpot game (see S630 in FIG. 15).

In the subsequent variation pattern determination process of S210, the variation time of the special symbol is based on the variation pattern determination random number or the like (variation pattern determination random number or the like in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold memory and the probability variation flag. Is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the variation time.
More specifically, the variation time of the special symbol that can be selected is predetermined according to the probability variation flag, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the above-mentioned random number for determining the variation pattern. That is, when the probability variation flag = 0 (normal game state), since it is in the non-time saving mode, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the non-time saving mode can be selected, and the random number for determining the variation pattern of the digested hold memory. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined by such factors. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag = 1 (probability variation game state), since the time reduction mode is used, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the time reduction mode can be selected, and the variation time is determined by a random number for determining the variation pattern or the like. ..

In the following S215, the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game are set according to the jackpot game content determined in S205 (see FIG. 6). Here, when shifting to the normal game state after the big hit game, it is decided to switch to the low probability mode, the non-time saving mode, and the non-open extension mode. On the other hand, when shifting to the probabilistic game state, it is determined to set the high probability mode, the time saving mode, and the open extension mode described above, and the upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations is determined. Further, in S215, the effect time and the effect pattern (the effect time and the effect pattern between the big hit start effect and the big hit end effect) and the interval time related to the big hit game are also set.
After this S215, the process proceeds to S250.

In S220, whether or not it is a small hit is determined based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: Yes) and S225, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: No) and S240.

In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S230.
In the fluctuation pattern determination process of S230, similarly to the above S210, based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number and the like (variation pattern determination random number and the like in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold memory and the probability variation flag. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the fluctuation time.
In the following S235, the opening operation pattern of the large winning opening 14 in the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

Further, in S240 following the negative determination of S220, similarly to the S210, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory (a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in a buffer for determining a jackpot) and the probability variation flag are used. Based on, the fluctuation time and fluctuation pattern of the special symbol are determined. Further, in S240, prior to this, a process of determining a lost symbol is performed. In the following S245, the process related to the loss is performed, and the process proceeds to S250.
In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S240.

In S250, the hold number command indicating the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number after decrementing in S170 and S180, and the information of the hit / fail determination result determined in S190 and S195 (big hit, small hit, Or, a command including the information of the loss) and a variation start command including the jackpot game content determined in S205, the variation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. The variable start command also includes information indicating whether the digested hold memory is the first hold memory or the second hold memory. Further, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the digested hold memory, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. To do.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a command, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information indicated in the command (first reserved storage number and second reserved storage number, change time of special symbol, hit / fail determination result, stop mode of special symbol). , Big hit game content, etc.) is stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 in accordance with the fluctuation start command, and the effect symbol control device 82 drives and controls the effect symbol display device 6 according to the received command. , Stop of the special symbol Start displaying the special effect symbol corresponding to the information of the symbol mode and the variation pattern.

In S300 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and in the case of a negative determination. (S300: No) ends the pass / fail determination process. In S305, the variable display of the special symbol is finished, and the finalized symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or the lost symbol determined in S240) is displayed, and at the same time. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the pass / fail determination process is completed.

In S350 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S350: Yes), the process proceeds to S355 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S350: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S355, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S360. In S360, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is the jackpot symbol mode, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S360: Yes) and S365, and in the case of a negative determination (S360: No), S410. move on. In S365, the probability change flag is referred to, and when the probability change flag = 1, the probability change flag is cleared (S370) and the remaining number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (S380), and the process proceeds to S390. After that, the state designation command transmission process (S390), the condition device operation start process (S395), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S400), and the jackpot start effect process (S405) are sequentially executed to mode the jackpot game. The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.
Here, in the state designation command transmission process (S390) of this embodiment, when the probability change flag is cleared (S370), information indicating the end of the probability change game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

On the other hand, in S410 following the negative determination of S360, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the probability variation flag = 1 (S410: Yes), the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation mode (number of fluctuations in the special figure). (Remaining number of)) (S415). Then, when the remaining number of special figure fluctuations = 0 (S415: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S420), and the process proceeds to S440. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination of S415 (S415: No), the process proceeds to S440.

In S440, the state specification command transmission process is executed. In the state designation command transmission process (S440) of this embodiment, when the probability change flag is cleared (S420), information indicating the end of the probability change game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In the following S445, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit, and if it is affirmative (S445: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 and the special electric accessory operation start process (S450). By sequentially executing the small hit start effect processing (S455), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the small hit. The game is started and the winning / failing determination process is completed. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S445 (S445: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 15. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process (S60) of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). Proceed to S510.

In S510, it is determined whether or not the interval between open rounds in the jackpot game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 15, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S525, the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14 is executed. In this large winning opening opening process, in synchronization with the opening start of the large winning opening 14, the time digestion of the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) preset as the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 in the opening round is started. .. After this big winning opening opening process, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time digestion of the open time is performed by the subtraction process of the open timer. Specifically, the release timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the release time (30 seconds), and a process of subtracting the counter value each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process) is performed. It is assumed that the opening time has elapsed when the counter value becomes 0 after the execution. As a matter of course, the opening time measuring means is not limited to the subtraction process of the opening timer, and other means can be used.

In S550 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14 is 10. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time (30 seconds) has elapsed due to the time digestion of the opening timer described above. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S555: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the large winning opening closing process is executed, and the large winning opening 14 is closed (the opening round is completed). In the following S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval between each open round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S570 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: No) and S585.
In S580, the jackpot end effect processing for producing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed. After this S580, the jackpot game process ends.
In S585, the large winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the same process as in S525 described above is performed to open the large winning opening 14 and start time digestion for the opening time (30 seconds).

Further, in S600 of FIG. 15 following the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game. Here, in the case of affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation game state (upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations) is set (S620), and the probability variation flag = 1 (S620). S625).
Here, when shifting to the probabilistic game state, the high probability mode, the time saving mode, and the open extension mode are set. Therefore, refer to the upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations determined in S215 of the hit / miss determination process in S620. Then, the upper limit value is set to the remaining number of special figure fluctuations.

In the following S630, the limit number count process is executed and the probability variation number is incremented. As described above, the number of probable changes indicates the number of consecutive probable game states through the jackpot game, and is counted each time the probable change game state is entered. Then, when the game shifts to the normal game state after the big hit game, the probability variation number is reset. In this way, the number of probable changes is counted, and when the number of probable changes reaches the limit number of times (5 times), as described above, the jackpot symbol mode (1st to 4th, 11th, 12th) shifts to the normal gaming state by the hit / fail determination process. The jackpot symbol mode) is selected. After this S630, the process proceeds to S640.

In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end the jackpot game process. Here, in the present embodiment, in S645, information on the gaming state (normal gaming state or probabilistic gaming state) that shifts after the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, a main part of the present invention will be described.
In the configuration of the present embodiment, as described above, in the probabilistic game state, a right-handed game aiming at the normal symbol operating gate 17 and the second starting port 12 is advantageous for the player, and the right-handed game is the second. The game ball flowing down the second flow down area 3b can easily enter the second starting port 12. Since the second reserved memory is digested with priority over the first reserved memory, the second reserved memory is easily accumulated and the second reserved memory is digested one after another in the probabilistic gaming state.

In such a probabilistic gaming state, the set values 1 to 6 set by the manager of the game store are suggested based on the entry into the second starting port 12 exceeding the upper limit value (4 pieces) of the second reserved memory number. The suggestion symbol 101 (see FIG. 18) is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Specifically, in the probabilistic game state, in a situation where the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the number of balls entered is counted every time the ball enters the second starting port 12. Then, every time the number of balls entered increases by a predetermined number of units, it is determined whether or not to display the suggested symbol 101 by lottery.

In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 counts the number of balls entering the second starting port 12 that exceeds the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages described above, and every time the predetermined number of units of the number of balls enters increases. A process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to display the suggestion symbol 101 and a process of driving and controlling the effect symbol display device 6 to display the suggestion symbol 101 are executed. Each of these processes is performed by a suggestion effect control process (FIG. 17) described later.

Here, the lottery for whether or not to display the suggestion symbol 101 is performed according to the suggestion probability selected by the set set values 1 to 6 and the first reserved storage number at the time of the lottery. Specifically, a random number for drawing the display of the suggestion symbol 101 (hereinafter referred to as a suggestion lottery random number) is extracted, and the suggestion lottery random number is determined according to the suggestion probability table determined by the suggestion probability. Then, based on this determination result, it is determined whether or not to display the suggested symbol 101.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a plurality of suggestion probabilities different from each other are set, and a plurality of suggestion probability tables (not shown) determined by each suggestion probability are provided. .. Then, a suggestion probability table in which one suggestion probability is determined is selected by the set set values 1 to 6 and the first reserved memory number at the time of lottery, and the suggestion is made using the selected suggestion probability table. Judge the lottery random number.

The set information of the set values 1 to 6 is transmitted from the main control device 80 when the power is turned on. Since the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the received set value information in the RAM, the set value stored in the RAM can be checked at any time at least when the power is on. On the other hand, the information on the first reserved storage number is transmitted from the main control device 80 by S115 of the start winning process, as described above. The sub-integrated control device 83 is updated every time the information on the first reserved storage number is received from the main control device 80, and always stores the latest information. As described above, the first reserved memory number is the undigested number of the first reserved memory memorized by entering the first starting port 11, and is a probabilistic gaming state in which the game is mainly performed by right-handed strike. Although it is difficult to increase, since the first reserved memory is difficult to be digested, it is also possible to store it by left-handed aiming at the first starting port 11.

As shown in FIG. 16, the suggestion probabilities of the suggestion probability table that can be selected are set by the information of the set values 1 to 6 and the information of the first retention memory number.
In this embodiment, when the set values 1 and 2 are set, the suggestive probability table that can be selected is not set regardless of the number of first reserved storages. That is, on the machine where the set values 1 and 2 are set, the suggestion symbol 101 is not displayed because the suggestion probability is 0%.
When the set value 3 is set, if the number of first reserved memories is 2 or less, the suggested probability table with a suggested probability = 10% is selected, and the number of first reserved memories is 3. , The suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 20% is selected, and when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4), the suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 30% is selected.
When the set value 4 is set, if the number of first reserved memories is 2 or less, the suggested probability table with a suggested probability = 20% is selected, and the number of first reserved memories is 3. , The suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 30% is selected, and when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4), the suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 40% is selected.
When the set value 5 is set, if the number of first reserved memories is 2 or less, the suggested probability table with a suggested probability = 30% is selected, and the number of first reserved memories is 3. , The suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 40% is selected, and when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4), the suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 50% is selected.
When the set value 6 is set, if the number of first reserved memories is 2 or less, the suggested probability table with a suggested probability = 40% is selected, and the number of first reserved memories is 3. , The suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 50% is selected, and when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4), the suggestion probability table of suggestion probability = 60% is selected.

As such a selectable suggestion probability table, the one with a higher suggestion probability is selected as the set value becomes larger (as the player becomes more advantageous), and the suggestive probability becomes higher as the first reserved memory number increases. The one is selected. That is, when a set value advantageous to the player is set, the probability that the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed increases, and the larger the number of first reserved memories, the higher the probability that the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed. Become. If the set values 1 and 2 that are disadvantageous to the player are set, the suggestion symbol 101 is not displayed regardless of the number of first reserved memories.

Next, the suggestion effect control process described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This suggestion effect control process is a process that is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms), and is mainly controlled by the start winning process, the winning / failing determination process, and the jackpot game process described above. It is executed according to the information transmitted from the device 80.

In the suggestion effect control process, S800 determines whether or not the game is in the probabilistic game state. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: Yes) and S805, and in the case of a negative determination (S800: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. Here, as described above, the sub-integrated control device 83 is transmitted from the main control device 80 by S645 of the jackpot game process to indicate the end of the probabilistic gaming state. Information is transmitted from the main control device 80 by S390 and S440 of the pass / fail determination process. In S800, the determination is made with reference to the information indicating the start and end of these probabilistic gaming states.

In S805, it is determined whether or not the signal (information) emitted by S145 of the start winning process described above has been received. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: Yes) and S810, and in the case of a negative determination (S805: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. Here, in S145 of the start winning process, as described above, when the ball enters the second starting port 12 in a state where the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (4 pieces), a signal indicating the entry ( Information) is sent. Therefore, depending on whether or not this signal is received, it can be determined whether or not the ball has entered the second starting port 12 in a state where the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (4 pieces).

In S810, a process of adding 1 to a ball entry counter indicating the number of balls entered into the second starting port 12 is performed. By this process, the number of balls entering the second starting port 12 that exceeds the upper limit of the second reserved memory number in the probabilistic game state is counted.

In the following S820, it is determined whether or not the ball entry counter (number of balls entered) is equal to or more than a predetermined number of units. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S820: Yes) and S825, and in the case of a negative determination (S820: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. Here, in this embodiment, the number of units is 1. Therefore, every time the ball entry counter increases (every time the ball enters the second starting port 12 with the number of second reserved storages reaching the upper limit value (4 pieces)), S820 is determined affirmatively.
When the number of units is 1, the S810 and S820 can be omitted. That is, the configuration for proceeding to S825 when the affirmative determination is made in S805 is substantially the same as the configuration for proceeding to S825 via S810 and S820.

In S825, the process of extracting the suggested lottery random number is performed. This suggested lottery random number takes a predetermined number (for example, 100) of integer values, and is created periodically (for each timer interrupt process) in ascending order. After this S825, the process proceeds to S830.

In S830, a process of selecting the suggested probability table is performed. Here, as described above, the suggestion probability table is determined by the suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbol 101, and the suggestion lottery random number extracted in S825 is determined according to the suggestion probability. In the process of S830, one suggestion probability table (suggested probability) is selected and validated based on the set information of the set values 1 to 6 and the information of the first reserved storage number (see FIG. 16). For example, when the set value 4 is set and the first reserved memory number = 3, the suggestion probability table set to the suggestion probability = 30% is selected.
Since the set information of the set values 1 to 6 is transmitted at the time of turning on the power and stored in the RAM, the sub-integrated control device 83 has the set value stored in the RAM. You can check the information of. Further, as described above, the information on the first reserved storage number is updated and stored every time it is transmitted from the main control device 80 by S115 of the start winning process, so that the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the information. Information on the number of first reserved storages that has been made can be confirmed at any time.

In S835, the suggestion lottery random number extracted in S825 is determined using the suggestion probability table validated in S830, and it is determined whether or not to display the suggestion symbol 101. After this S835, the process proceeds to S840, the entry counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to S845.

In S845, it is determined whether or not the display of the suggestion symbol 101 is determined in S835. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S845: Yes) and S850, and in the case of a negative determination (S845: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated.
In S850, a process of displaying the suggestion symbol 101 on the effect symbol display device 6 is executed. In this process, the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed by superimposing the suggestion display pattern for displaying the suggestion symbol 101 on the effect display pattern that controls the effect being displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. As a result, for example, in the state of the above-mentioned variation display of the special effect symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the special effect symbol and the suggestion symbol 101 together. Similarly, during the reach effect, the reach effect and the suggestion symbol 101 are displayed together. Since a conventionally known process can be applied to the process of superimposing and displaying the two types of display patterns in this way, the details thereof will be omitted.

Next, a mode for displaying the suggested symbol 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, in the probabilistic game state, when the player positively hits the right side, it is easy to enter the second starting port 12, the second hold memory is accumulated, and the second special symbol is changed by the time saving mode. Due to the short time, the second reserved memory is digested one after another.
In such a probabilistic game state, since the second reserved memory is not digested during the change of the second special symbol, the number of the second reserved memory increases as the ball enters the second starting port 12. Then, when the number of second reserved memories reaches the upper limit value (4 pieces), a new second reserved memory is not generated by entering the second starting port 12. In the probabilistic game state, since it is easy to enter the second starting port 12 as described above, the second reserved memory number is likely to reach the upper limit value (4 pieces).

In the probabilistic game state, in the effect symbol display device 6, the special effect symbols 110a to 110c are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (A) as the second special symbol changes. Further, in the present embodiment, the first reserved symbol 116 indicating the first reserved storage number is displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 115 defined at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the screen is displayed. The second reserved symbol 119 indicating the second reserved storage number is displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 118 defined in the lower right. In the first hold storage number display area 115, the first hold storage number is notified by the display number of the first hold symbol 116, and in the second hold storage number display area 118, the second hold is made by the display number of the second hold symbol 119. Notify the number of memories. Further, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, a message symbol 112 indicating that the game is in the probabilistic game state is displayed.

When the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value (4 pieces) during the fluctuation of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the second reserved storage number display area 118, four second pieces are stored. The pending symbol 119 is displayed. In this state, when the game ball further enters the second starting port 12, the signal of the entry is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines the extracted suggestion lottery random numbers according to the suggestion probability table by the suggestion effect control process (FIG. 17) described above, and determines whether the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed or not.
Here, if the machine machine on which the set value 5 is set and the first reserved memory number is one at the time of entering the second starting port 12 exceeding the upper limit value, the suggested probability = 30%. The defined suggestion probability table is selected, and the suggestion lottery random number is determined by the suggestion probability table. Then, when the display of the suggestion symbol 101 is determined based on this determination result, the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. 18C. The suggestion symbol 101 of this embodiment is a symbol of a flower blizzard, and is displayed superimposed on the variable display of the special effect symbols 110a to 110c.
The suggestion symbol 101 displayed in this way ends the display when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as the end condition, it is set that a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of displaying the suggestion symbol 101 and that the new reserved memory is digested. It is established by satisfying one of them.

On the other hand, when it is determined by the determination by the suggestion probability table that the suggestion symbol 101 is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 18D, the variation display of the special effect symbols 110a to 110c is displayed without displaying the suggestion symbol 101. continue.

In this embodiment, one is selected from a plurality of suggested probability tables determined by a plurality of different suggested probabilities, and it is determined whether the suggested symbol 101 is displayed or hidden according to the selected suggested probability table. The probability of displaying the suggested symbol 101 differs depending on the suggested probability table. The suggested symbol 101 to be displayed is a kind of symbol imitating a snowstorm, and does not directly suggest the set values 1 to 6, and the appearance rate of the suggested symbol 101 (upper limit value). The set values 1 to 6 are suggested by the display ratio of the suggestion symbol 101 with respect to the number of times the ball has entered the ball in excess of. That is, in the probabilistic game state, the situation in which the ball enters the second starting port 12 exceeding the upper limit of the second reserved memory number occurs a plurality of times, and the appearance rate in which the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed is determined. By looking at it, the player can guess the set values 1 to 6.
Specifically, when the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in the probabilistic game state, the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the ball enters the second starting port 12. Then, it can be seen that the set values 3 to 6 other than the set values 1 and 2 are set. This is because the suggestion probability at the set values 1 and 2 is 0% (see FIG. 16). On the contrary, when the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the set values 1 and 2 are set if the suggestion symbol 101 is not displayed no matter how many times the ball enters the second starting port 12. It can be inferred that it has been done. Further, it can be inferred that the higher the appearance rate of the suggested symbol 101, the higher the set value with a high jackpot winning probability is set. Further, as the number of first reserved memories increases, the suggested probability table having a high suggested probability is selected. Therefore, when the number of first reserved memories is the upper limit value or a state close to the upper limit value, the suggested symbol 101 is displayed. easy. Therefore, it is easy to confirm the appearance rate of the suggested symbol 101, and it is easy to narrow down the set set value.

In the configuration of the present embodiment, since the display of the suggestion symbol 101 is determined based on the number of second reserved memories in the probabilistic gaming state and the entry of the ball into the second starting port 12, the probabilistic gaming state is established. , The player's interest can be effectively attracted to the entry into the second starting port 12 and the second reserved memory number. Here, in the conventional (general) probabilistic gaming state, if the player continues to hit right aiming at the second flow down area 3b, which is advantageous to the player, the second reserved memory number will be accumulated without knowing it. The player's interest was only in the big hit of the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the configuration of the present embodiment, since the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed by entering the second starting port 12 that exceeds the upper limit of the second reserved memory number in the probabilistic game state, the second reserved memory number is displayed. The emotion of the player who wants to reach the upper limit value and to enter the second starting port 12 while reaching the upper limit value is stimulated, and at the same time, the ball enters the second starting port 12. The emotion of the player who expects the display of the suggestion symbol 101 can be stimulated for each time. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the second reserved memory number and the entry into the second starting port 12 in the probabilistic game state, which is a new fun that has never existed before. Can occur. Therefore, the interest of the game of suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 by displaying the suggestion symbol 101 can be dramatically improved.

Further, since the suggested probability changes according to the set set values 1 to 6 and the first reserved memory number, the player can also pay attention to the first reserved memory number in the probabilistic game state. That is, in the conventional configuration in which it is advantageous for the player to enter the second starting port 12 in the probabilistic game state, the player pays most attention to the entering the ball into the first starting port 11 and the number of stored memories. Not. On the other hand, in the configuration of the present embodiment, since the suggestion probability changes according to the first reserved memory number as described above, the player enters the ball into the first starting port 11 and the first reserved memory number. In addition to being able to pay attention to, there is a new game property that has never been seen before, in which a game aimed at the first starting port 11 can be executed in a probabilistic game state. Therefore, the effect of improving the interest of the above-mentioned game can be further enhanced.

Further, in this embodiment, the higher the setting value of the jackpot winning probability is set, the higher the suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbol 101 is, so that the emotion of the player seeking the display of the suggestion symbol 101 is strongly stimulated. it can. As a result, even when the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the game ball aiming at the second starting port 12 can be positively launched, so that the player is further concentrated on the game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game through the probabilistic game state. Further, there is an advantage that the game ball is fired even when the second reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value, so that the stoppage due to reaching the upper limit value can be suppressed. Similarly, as the number of first reserved memories increases, the suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbol 101 increases. Therefore, even in the probabilistic game state, the game ball aiming at the first start port 11 is positively launched. It can be done. This also contributes to the effect of improving the interest of the game in the above-mentioned probabilistic game state.

The correspondence between the terms used in the above-described examples and the terms described in the claims will be described below.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
The first reserved memory and the second reserved memory correspond to an example of the reserved memory of the present invention.
S100 to S110 and S120 to S130 of the start winning process correspond to an example of the reserved storage means according to the present invention.
The pass / fail determination processes S165 to S205 correspond to an example of the pass / fail determination means according to the present invention.
The jackpot game processing (FIGS. 13 to 15) corresponds to an example of the jackpot game control means according to the present invention.
After the 5th to 10th big hit symbol modes or the 13th to 20th big hit symbol modes are determined by S205 of the hit / fail judgment process, the big hit game is ended in the big hit game state (FIGS. 13 to 15). Determining the jackpot (or starting the jackpot game) and reaching the predetermined upper limit value (100 times) for the number of fluctuations in the special figure correspond to an example of the state conversion conditions according to the present invention.
The normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state correspond to an example of the gaming state according to the present invention.
S165-S205, S365-S380, and S410-S420 of the hit / fail determination process and S615-S630 of the jackpot game process correspond to an example of the game state changing means according to the present invention.
The main control device 80, the probability setting switch 95, and the setting change button 96 correspond to an example of the probability setting means according to the present invention.
The second starting port 12 corresponds to an example of one starting port according to the present invention, and the probabilistic gaming state corresponds to an example of a gaming state previously associated with one starting port according to the present invention.
The upper limit value (4 pieces) of the second reserved storage number corresponds to an example of a predetermined threshold value according to the present invention.
Determining the display of the suggestion symbol 101 by the suggestion probability table (suggestion probability) selected when the ball enters the second starting port 12 corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect condition according to the present invention.
The suggestion symbol 101 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect according to the present invention.
The suggestion effect control process (FIG. 17) corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect control means according to the present invention.
The set values 1 to 6 correspond to an example of the winning probability information according to the present invention.
S820-S840 of the suggestion effect control process corresponds to an example of the suggestion lottery means according to the present invention.
The first starting port 11 corresponds to an example of the other starting port according to the present invention.
The suggested probability corresponds to an example of the lottery probability according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, another example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the embodiment, when there is a ball entering the second starting port that exceeds the upper limit value (4 pieces) of the second reserved memory number in the probabilistic game state, the suggestion symbol 101 is immediately displayed according to the lottery result. The suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed at a predetermined timing. For example, if the display of the suggestion symbol 101 is determined based on the lottery result, the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed during the reach effect. Alternatively, the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed at the timing when the second special symbol determines a big hit or a loss. Further, if the display of the suggestion symbol 101 is determined in the probabilistic game state, the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed during the next big hit game. In this way, the suggestion symbol 101 can be displayed at various timings.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, every time one ball is inserted into the second starting port when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is exceeded, a lottery is made to determine whether or not the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed. Not limited to this, the lottery may be performed every time the number of balls entered into the second starting port exceeding the upper limit value increases by two, or the lottery may be performed every time the number of balls entered increases by five. A lottery may be held. As described above, the predetermined number of units of the number of balls entering the second starting port exceeding the upper limit value can be appropriately changed and set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed by entering the second starting port that exceeds the upper limit of the second reserved memory number, but the present invention is not limited to this. (Ii) A configuration in which the lottery is performed by entering a ball into a second starting port that exceeds the threshold value, with a predetermined number (for example, 3 or 2) having a reserved memory number smaller than the upper limit value (4) as a threshold value. It is also possible to do.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion probability (FIG. 16) of whether or not to display the suggestion symbol 101 can be appropriately changed and set. For example, in the embodiment, the suggested probability is set to 0% when the set values 1 and 2 are set, but the suggested probability of the set values 1 and 2 is set to a predetermined probability larger than 0% as in the case of the other set values 3 to 6. For example, it can be set to 1% to 10%, etc.). Further, contrary to the above embodiment, as the set value becomes smaller (as the jackpot winning probability becomes lower), a higher suggested probability may be selected.
Furthermore, in the embodiment, the suggested probability changes according to the set set values 1 to 6 and the first reserved storage number, but the suggestion probability is not limited to this, and is not limited to the first reserved storage number. The suggested probability may be changed only according to the set values 1 to 6.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed only in the probabilistic gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed only in the normal gaming state. .. Specifically, in the normal game state, when the ball enters the first starting port 11 in excess of the upper limit of the first reserved memory number, a lottery is drawn as to whether or not the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed, and the suggestion is made according to the lottery result. The symbol 101 is displayed. In the configuration in which the suggestion symbol 101 is drawn in the normal game state, either the suggestion probability is selected regardless of the second reserved memory number, or the first reserved memory is preferentially digested in the normal game state. It is necessary to. Further, the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed in both the normal game state and the probabilistic game state, and either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state is suggested depending on the progress of the game or the like. The symbol 101 may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to configure the configuration so that the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state can be shifted to another gaming state. For example, a time-saving game state in which only the time-saving mode is enabled, an open extension game state in which only the open extension mode is enabled, a small hit rush game state in which a small hit game is frequently generated, and the like are defined. , The probabilistic game state, the small hit rush game state, the time saving game state, and the open extension game state may be entered. Then, each of these gaming states is considered to be advantageous by either entering the ball into the first starting port or entering the second starting port (the first starting port or the second starting port is set in advance in each game state). Similar to the probabilistic gaming state of the above embodiment), the suggestion symbol 101 may be displayed according to a lottery as to whether or not the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, it is set by the ratio of the number of times the suggested symbol 101 is displayed (appearance rate) to the number of times the ball has entered the second starting port 12 (the number of lottery) exceeding the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages. The configuration is such that the set value is inferred, but the configuration is not limited to this, and a suggestion symbol (a symbol whose set value can be known by one display) that directly suggests each set value can be displayed or specified. It is also possible to display a suggestion symbol that suggests a set value or more. Alternatively, a suggestion symbol suggesting an odd number of setting values or a suggestion symbol suggesting an even number of setting values may be displayed, or each of these suggestion symbols may be selectively displayed with a predetermined probability. It is possible. For example, it is possible to change the probability of selecting each of these suggested symbols according to the number of first reserved memories.
Furthermore, the suggestion symbols that suggest each of these set values, the suggestion symbols that suggest more than the set values, and the suggestion symbols that suggest odd or even numbers are not necessarily those that accurately suggest the set values, and the settings suggested by each. It may indicate that the value is likely. For example, as a suggestion symbol displayed by entering the second starting port 12 beyond the upper limit of the second reserved memory number, a first suggestion symbol suggesting a set value 6 with a high probability and a suggestion symbol with a medium probability are suggested. When the second suggestion symbol to be used and the third suggestion symbol to be suggested with a low probability are provided and the set value 6 is set, the first reserved memory number is 4 (upper limit value). When the probability of selecting one suggestion symbol is high and the number of first reserved memories is two or more, the probability of selecting the second suggested symbol is high and the number of first reserved memories is less than two. The probability of selecting the third suggestion symbol is increased. Similarly, three types of suggestion symbols that suggest the set values 4 to 6 with high probability, medium probability, and low probability are provided, and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol is different depending on the first reserved memory number. According to such a configuration, as the number of first reserved memories increases, a suggestion symbol that suggests a set value 4 to 6 having a high jackpot winning probability with a high probability can be displayed. It can be enhanced more effectively.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory are determined according to the same jackpot winning probability, but the present invention is not limited to this, and different jackpot winning probabilities are used. Is also possible. For example, in the normal game state, the winning / failing judgment is made using the same jackpot winning probability in the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, while in the probabilistic gaming state, the jackpot winning probability used for digesting the second reserved memory is determined first. The probability is higher than that of reserved memory. In this configuration, since it is more advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the second starting port in the probabilistic gaming state, the second starting port can be more clearly related to the probabilistic gaming state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is provided with six-step setting values 1 to 6 in which different jackpot winning probabilities are set, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the number of steps of the set value can be appropriately changed and set. Is. That is, it is also possible to set the set values 1 to 3 in 3 steps, the set values 1 to 10 in 10 steps, and the like. Further, even if the jackpot winning probability defined for each set value is met, the setting is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed and set.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the information of the set value is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the timing when the power is turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of transmitting the information of the set value is not limited to this. Can be changed as appropriate. For example, the information of the set value may be transmitted at the fluctuation start timing (the timing of determining whether or not the symbol is correct) of the first and second special symbols. Furthermore, it is also possible to set the timing at which the reserved memory is exhausted, the timing at which the ball enters the first starting port or the second starting port, the timing at which the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number reaches the upper limit, and the like. is there.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 is executed by the display of the suggestion symbol 101 on the effect symbol display device 6, but the suggestion is not limited to this. The effect may be executed by lighting or blinking by a lamp, or may be executed by sound from a speaker. Further, the display on the effect symbol display device 6, the light emission by the lamp, and the sound generation by the speaker may be appropriately combined.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, in addition to the function of displaying the suggestion symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port that exceeds the upper limit of the second hold storage number, the other setting suggestion conditions are satisfied. It is also possible to have a configuration having a function of displaying a suggestion symbol with the above as an opportunity. For example, as the latter function, when the second special symbol is fixedly stopped in a specific stop mode (for example, when the special effect symbol is stopped and displayed at "3, 5, 7"), the suggested symbol is displayed. There can be. Alternatively, the setting suggestion condition may be satisfied by the determination of the big hit of the second special symbol, the execution of a specific reach effect, or the like, and the suggestion symbol may be displayed. Then, the suggestion symbol displayed under such different conditions may be the same suggestion symbol as in the above-described embodiment, or may be a different suggestion symbol. Here, as different suggestion symbols, those that can suggest each set value only once, those that can suggest that the set value is equal to or higher than the predetermined set value, those that can suggest odd or even set values, and the like are preferable. Used for.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment has a configuration including an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside. The above-described embodiment can be applied to such an enclosed pachinko machine, and the same effects can be obtained. Further, the pachinko machine of the embodiment may be a so-called managed game machine. The management gaming machine makes it impossible to access the main control device from the outside, and enables communication from the main control device to the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) in only one direction, and frame control. It is a configuration that can communicate with the hall computer only through the device. The configurations of the above-described embodiment and other examples can be applied to such a managed gaming machine, and the same effects can be obtained.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 Game area 6 Directional symbol display device 11 1st start port 12 2nd start port 14 Grand prize opening 101 Suggested pattern

Claims (1)

A first starting port and a second flow area, which are provided in a game area having a first flow area and a second flow area in which a game ball flows down, and in which a game ball flowing down the first flow area can enter. The second starting port where the game ball that flows down can enter,
A hold storage means for generating and storing each hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port and the second start port.
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability by digesting the reserved memory stored by the reserved storage means.
When the hit / fail determination result of the hit / fail determination means is a big hit, the jackpot game control means for executing the jackpot game for opening the jackpot provided in the game area, and the jackpot game control means.
A game state conversion means for selectively shifting to one game state from among a plurality of game states in which the gains of the players are different from each other when a predetermined state conversion condition is satisfied.
In a ball game machine having a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities and having a probability setting means in which any one of the jackpot winning probabilities is set by an operation of an administrator.
One of the first start port and the second start port is previously associated with at least one game state that can be transferred by the game state changing means.
In at least one gaming state in which one of the starting ports is associated in advance, the number of reserved memories stored in association with entering the ball in the one starting opening that is previously associated with the gaming state is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. In this case, when a predetermined suggestion effect condition is satisfied based on the entry of the ball into the one start port, the suggestion effect control that suggests the winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means is performed. equipped with a means,
The suggestion effect control means includes a suggestion lottery means for drawing whether or not to execute the suggestion effect when the ball enters one of the start ports, and the suggestion effect is executed by the lottery of the suggestion lottery means. Is determined so that the above-mentioned suggestion effect condition is satisfied.
The suggested lottery means is one of a plurality of predetermined lottery probabilities according to the number of reserved storages stored due to the entry of a ball into the other start port other than the one start port. Is selected, and the ball game machine is characterized in that it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to the selected lottery probability.

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