JP6905269B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine that determines whether or not a game ball enters the starting port as an opportunity to perform a big hit game that opens the big winning opening in the case of a big hit.

In a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, by digesting the hold memory stored based on the game ball entering the starting port, it is determined whether or not the ball is a big hit according to the jackpot winning probability, and the determination result is the result. If it is a big hit, a big hit game is executed in which the opening of the big winning opening is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, as the jackpot winning probability, a normal winning probability and a high winning probability of determining a jackpot with a higher probability than the normal winning probability are determined, and after the jackpot game, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot according to the normal winning probability. There is known a configuration in which the player shifts to either a normal game state in which the player determines whether or not the game is a big hit or a high probability game state in which the player determines whether or not the game is a big hit according to the high winning probability.

As a ball game machine that shifts to such a normal gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, for example, the configuration of Patent Document 1 has been proposed. In the configuration of Patent Document 1, a probability variation port capable of entering a game ball is provided inside the jackpot, and when the game ball enters the probability variation port during the jackpot game, the jackpot game ends. Later, it shifts to the high-probability gaming state. Further, in such a configuration, a plurality of start ports are arranged, and the ball entry rate to the probability change port during the big hit game is different depending on the start port into which the game ball has entered.
Specifically, when a first start port and a second start port are provided and a big hit is made based on the entry into the second start port, a big hit is made based on the entry into the first start port. There is a configuration in which the ball entry rate to the probable change port is higher than that of the above. In this configuration, the second starting port is composed of a so-called ordinary electric accessory, and in the high-probability gaming state, an open extension operation that makes it easier to enter the second starting port as compared with the normal gaming state is performed. Will be executed. Further, the second reserved memory generated by entering the second starting port is preferentially digested over the first reserved memory generated by entering the ball into the first starting port, and whether or not it is a big hit is determined. In such a conventional configuration, in the high-probability gaming state, it is easier to enter the second starting port and to make a big hit by entering the second starting port as compared with the normal gaming state. A big hit game with a high rate of entering the ball is easily executed, and a high probability of shifting to a high probability game state is increased through the big hit game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-245173

In the conventional ball-and-ball game machine described above, since the ball entry rate to the probability variation port differs depending on the start port into which the game ball is inserted, it is based on the ball entry to the start port having a high ball entry rate. When a big hit occurs, the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state increases. Therefore, the jackpot game and the high-probability gaming state can be repeatedly generated by generating the jackpot based on the ball entering the starting port having a high ball entry rate to the probability variation port, and the jackpot that occurs a plurality of times can be generated repeatedly. The game allows the player to earn a great deal of profit. On the other hand, in the big hit game executed based on entering the starting port having a low ball entry rate into the probability change opening, it is difficult to enter the probability change opening, and there is a probability that the ball will shift to the normal gaming state after the big hit game. It gets higher. Then, in the normal gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is lower than in the high-probability gaming state, the possibility of generating a jackpot is low, and the player can be acquired as compared with the case of shifting to the high-probability gaming state. Probability will be low.
Specifically, as in the conventional configuration described above, it is provided with an opening extension operation of the second starting port and a process of preferentially digesting the second reserved memory generated by entering the ball into the second starting port. In the configuration, when the high-probability gaming state is reached, the jackpot game with a high ball entry rate to the probability variation mouth is likely to be executed. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the high-probability gaming state will be continuous through the jackpot game, and the player It is easy to get a lot of profits. However, even in the high-probability gaming state, if the second reserved memory is not present, the first reserved memory is digested, so that a big hit occurs due to the digestion of the first reserved memory, and the probabilistic change mouth is reached. When a big hit game with a low ball entry rate is executed, the game shifts to the normal game state through the big hit game. When the player shifts to the normal gaming state in this way, the gain that the player can obtain becomes low as described above.

As described above, in the conventional configuration, there is a large difference in the profit that the player can obtain depending on which starting port the ball enters. Then, in the high-probability gaming state, when a big hit occurs based on entering the starting port having a low ball entry rate to the probability variation opening, the emotion of the player who desires to obtain a large profit is sharply reduced, and the game is played. Despite the occurrence of the big hit that the person wants, there is a risk that the interest of the game will be significantly diminished.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and may occur when a jackpot with a low ball entry rate into the probability variation port (specific area) occurs in a high-probability gaming state (high-gain gaming state). However, it proposes a ball game machine that can suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

The present invention includes one or a plurality of large winning openings provided in a game area and in which a game ball flowing down the game area is converted into an open state in which a ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter, and at least one of the above. A specific area provided inside the large winning opening and through which a game ball entered in the open state of the large winning opening can pass, and a game ball provided in the game area and flowing down the game area can be entered. The first start port and the second start port, the first hold storage means for generating and storing the first hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and the second start port. A predetermined jackpot winning probability by digesting the second reserved storage means for generating and storing the second reserved memory and the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory due to the entry of the game ball into the ball. When the hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the hit is a big hit according to the above, and the determination result by the hit / fail determination means is a big hit, the game is played in the specific area as compared with the predetermined first big hit game mode and the first big hit game mode. The jackpot is opened according to the jackpot mode selecting means for selecting one of the second jackpot game modes in which the ball easily passes, and the first jackpot game mode and the second jackpot game mode selected by the jackpot mode selecting means. With the jackpot game control means for executing the jackpot game and the game ball passing through the specific area during the jackpot game, the player's gain is higher than that in the normal gaming state after the jackpot game. In a ball game machine provided with a game state transition means for shifting to a gain gaming state, the processing content in which the hit / fail determination means preferentially digests the second hold memory as compared with the first hold memory. In addition, when the jackpot mode selection means determines the jackpot by digesting the second hold memory, the probability of selecting the second jackpot game mode is determined as compared with the case where the jackpot is determined by digesting the first hold memory. In the high gain gaming state, the probability setting means, which is provided with processing contents to be increased, has a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities, and one of the jackpot winning probabilities is set by the operation of the administrator, and the above-mentioned high gain gaming state. When the winning / failing determination means determines the jackpot by digesting the first hold memory, a suggestion effect suggesting the winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means is performed during the jackpot game executed by the jackpot determination. It is a ball game machine characterized in that it is provided with a suggestion effect control means.

Here, 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, the first hold memory is generated and stored regardless of which ball enters the first starting port.
Further, only one "second starting port" may be provided in the game area, or a plurality of "second starting ports" may be provided. Then, when a plurality of balls are provided, a second hold memory is generated and stored regardless of which ball enters the second starting port.
Further, the "first big hit game mode" and the "second big hit game mode" not only indicate the opening mode of the big winning opening (opening number of times, opening time, interval time, etc.), but also the opening mode of the big winning opening. In addition to the above, even if a specific area provided inside at least one large winning opening is converted into a state in which the game ball can pass or a state in which the game ball cannot pass (or is difficult to pass). good. Further, in the configuration provided with a plurality of large winning openings, the open modes may be the same, or the open modes may be different from each other. Further, the "first big hit game mode" may be only one type having the same contents (the opening mode of the big winning opening, the state of the specific area, etc.), or a plurality of types having the contents different from each other are provided. You may be. The same applies to the "second jackpot game mode".
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.
Further, "priority digestion" of the pass / fail determination means means that if there is a second reserved memory, the second reserved memory is digested regardless of the presence or absence of the first reserved memory.
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.
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.

In such a configuration, when a big hit occurs due to the digestion of the first hold memory in the high gain game state, a suggestion effect is performed during the big hit game, and the winning probability information is provided to the player by the suggestion effect. Suggest to. Here, since the winning probability information is information related to the set jackpot winning probability, it is extremely useful information used by the player to determine whether or not to continue the game without changing the machine.
As described above, in the configuration of the present invention, during the jackpot game by digesting the first hold memory in the high-gain game state, a suggestion effect that is extremely useful for the player is executed. It is possible to suppress the emotions of the player who is depressed by the interruption of the opportunity to obtain profits. Furthermore, since it is possible to provide an unprecedented new fun of suggestion effect during the jackpot game by digesting the first hold memory, the emotion of the player who demands the execution of the suggestion effect when the jackpot occurs due to the digestion of the first hold memory. Can be stimulated and the interest of the game can be improved. Therefore, even if a big hit occurs due to the digestion of the first reserved memory, which has a high probability of shifting to the normal game state, the decline in the interest of the game caused by the above-mentioned conventional configuration can be suppressed by executing the suggestion effect. There can also be an excellent advantage that the original value of the jackpot is properly demonstrated.

In the ball game machine of the present invention described above, whether or not the suggestion effect control means executes the suggestion effect when the hit / fail determination means determines a big hit by digesting the first hold memory in the high gain gaming state. The suggestion determination processing content is provided, and the suggestion determination processing content is compared with the case where the first jackpot game mode is selected by the jackpot mode selection means and the second jackpot game mode is selected. , A configuration is proposed in which the probability of deciding the execution of the suggestion effect is high.

In such a configuration, when a big hit occurs due to the digestion of the first hold memory in the high gain game state, if the first big hit mode is selected, a suggestion effect is produced during the big hit game by the first big hit mode. Since the probability of executing the above is increased, it is possible to more effectively suppress the emotions of the player who are depressed due to the interruption of the opportunity to obtain a large profit of the continuous high-gain gaming state.

In the ball game machine of the present invention described above, whether or not the suggestion effect control means executes the suggestion effect when the hit / fail determination means determines a big hit by digesting the first hold memory in the high gain gaming state. The suggestion determination processing content is provided, and the suggestion determination processing content is first held by the first hit / fail judgment by the hit / miss judgment means in the high gain game state shifted from the normal game state through the jackpot game. A configuration is proposed in which the probability of determining the execution of the suggestion effect is higher when the memory is determined to be a big hit than when the jackpot is determined by the second and subsequent hit / fail judgments.

In such a configuration, it is suggested when the first reserved memory to be digested is the first reserved memory and the jackpot is determined by the digestion in the high gain gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state through the jackpot gaming state. The probability of executing the production is high. Here, immediately after the transition from the normal gaming state to the high-gain gaming state via the jackpot game (initial stage of the high-gain gaming state), the first hold memory stored in the normal game state remains and the second hold is held. Since there may be no memory, there is a high possibility that the first reserved memory will be digested. Then, when the first jackpot mode is selected by digesting the first hold memory, it is difficult to enter the specific area, and it becomes easy to shift to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game. Therefore, the player may be discouraged because he / she may shift to the normal gaming state immediately after shifting to the high-gain gaming state. In such a case, since the probability of executing the suggestion effect is high, the disappointment that occurs in the player can be effectively suppressed.

In the above-described ball game machine of the present invention, the suggestion effect control means stores the first hold memory by the first hit / fail judgment by the hit / miss judgment means in the high gain game state in which the normal game state is shifted through the jackpot game. A configuration is proposed in which a suggestion effect is performed only when a big hit is determined.

In such a configuration, only when the first reserved memory to be digested is the first reserved memory and the jackpot is determined by the digestion in the high gain gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state through the jackpot gaming state. Perform a suggestion effect. According to such a configuration, the disappointment caused to the player can be more effectively suppressed by shifting to the high-gain gaming state and immediately shifting to the normal gaming state as described above.

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 explanatory drawing which shows (A) the closed state of the probability change opening 35, and (B) the open state of the probability change opening 35 of the 2nd big winning opening device 31 arranged in the game board 2. 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 and the content of the jackpot game, and (B) a chart showing the relationship between the jackpot game mode of the second special symbol and the content of the jackpot game. It is a chart explaining the contents of a 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. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion symbol 101-103. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of each suggestion symbol 101-103 of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect control process of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing an effect mode displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of suggestion symbols 101-102. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of suggestion symbols 101-103 when the initial condition is satisfied of Example 2. FIG. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of suggestion symbols 101-103 in the case where the initial condition is not satisfied of Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect control process of Example 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of suggestion symbols 101-102. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect control processing of Example 3.

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. 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 69 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, in the lower right of the center case 5 (below the ordinary electric accessory 13), a second large winning opening device 31 having a second large winning opening 15 is arranged, and the second large winning opening device 31 Below, a first grand prize opening device 21 provided with a first grand winning opening 14 is arranged. The first grand prize opening device 21 includes an opening / closing piece 22 that operates to change the position between a standing position for closing the first winning opening 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward from the standing position to open the opening / closing piece 22. By setting the above-mentioned standing position, the game ball cannot be entered into the first large winning opening 14, and by setting the tilting position, the game ball can be opened into the first large winning opening 14. Make it a state. Such a first prize opening device 21 includes a first prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 22, and by driving and controlling the first prize opening solenoid 14b, the first prize opening solenoid 14b is driven. The large winning opening 14 can be converted and controlled into the closed state and the open state, respectively. On the other hand, the second special winning opening device 31 includes an opening / closing piece 32 that performs a position change operation to a standing position for closing the second special winning opening 15 and a tilting position for tilting forward from the standing position to open the opening / closing. By setting the piece 32 to the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 15, and by setting the tilting position, the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 15. Open state. Such a second large winning opening device 31 includes a second large winning opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 32, and by driving and controlling the second large winning opening solenoid 15b, the second major winning opening solenoid 15b is operated. The two major winning openings 15 can be converted and controlled into the closed state and the open state, respectively.

Further, four general winning openings 41 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11. These general winning openings 41 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 left flow area 3a in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the central center case 5, and a right flow area 3b in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the center case 5. By hitting right, the game ball that has passed above the center case 5 flows down the right flow area 3b, and by hitting the game ball left, the game ball flows down the left flow area 3a. The right flow down area 3b is provided with the above-mentioned normal symbol operating gate 17, second starting port 12, first large winning opening 14, and second large winning opening 15. Therefore, by aiming at the right flow down area 3b (so-called right-handed hit), it is possible to enter the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15. be. 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 left flow area 3a by a game nail planted in the game board 2. .. Therefore, by aiming at the left 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 41 described above. Since the left flow area 3a and the right flow area 3b are configured in this way, the player can use right-handed and left-handed properly to use the right-handed and left-handed ones, and the starting ports 11 and 12 and the big winning openings 14 and 15. You can play a game aiming at. At the first starting port 11 of this embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the right flow area 3b to enter the ball due to the game nail.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second big winning opening device 31 includes a ball inflow area 33 into which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 15 flows in. Inside the ball inflow area 33, an outflow port 34 through which the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 flows out into the ball inflow area 33 and a game ball that has flowed out from the outflow port 34 can enter. Probability change ports 35, normal ports 36, 36, and shutter pieces 37, 37 for opening and closing the probability change ports 35 are arranged. A second count switch 15a (see FIG. 4) for counting the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15 is provided at the outlet 34, and the probability variation port 35 is inside the probability variation port 35. A probability change port switch 35a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal port 36, 36 is arranged, and inside each of the normal ports 36, 36, a normal game ball that has entered the normal port 36, 36 is detected. Each mouth switch 36a (see FIG. 4) is provided.

The shutter pieces 37, 37 are tilted inward from the standing position (FIG. 5B) to open the probabilistic opening 35 and tilted inward to close the probabilistic opening 35 (FIG. 5A). ), And it is tilted to the standing position and the tilting position by the probability change port solenoid 37a (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 5A, in the closed state in which the shutter pieces 37 and 37 are tilted, the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow area 33 from the outflow port 34 cannot enter the probability change port 35 and is a normal port. The ball is guided to 36 and 36 and enters the ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the open state with the shutter pieces 37 and 37 in the upright position, the game ball flowing into the ball inflow area 33 from the outflow port 34 is guided to the probability change port 35 and enters the ball. do.

In such a second big winning opening device 31, when a game ball enters when the second big winning opening 15 is opened, the game ball is detected by the second count switch 15a, and the ball inflow area 33 is passed through the outflow port 34. It flows in. Then, when the shutter pieces 37, 37 are in the closed state (FIG. 5A), the game ball enters the normal mouths 36, 36 and is detected by the normal mouth switch 36a. On the other hand, when the shutter pieces 37 and 37 are in the open state (FIG. 5 (B)), the game ball that has entered the ball inflow area 33 enters the probability change port 35 and is detected by the probability change port switch 35a. NS.
The second large winning opening device 31 is provided with a transparent plate (not shown) that covers the front surface of the ball inflow area 33, and the game board is provided so that the transparent plate is flush with the game board 2. It is arranged so as to be embedded in 2. As a result, the player can visually recognize the return of the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 until it enters the probability variation opening 35 or the normal opening 36, 36.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the lower right portion of the game board 2, 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 third (Ii) A special symbol holding 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. NS. 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. 6, the jackpot winning probability of the set value 1 (low probability mode: 1/300, high probability mode: 1/30) has the lowest probability of winning the jackpot, and the set value 2 ( Low probability mode: 1/280, high probability mode: 1/28), setting value 3 (low probability mode: 1/260, high probability mode: 1/26), setting value 4 (low probability mode: 1/240, High probability mode: 1/24), set value 5 (low probability mode: 1/220, high probability mode: 1/22), and the jackpot winning probability of set value 6 (low probability mode: 1) / 200, high probability mode: 1/20) 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. A second start port switch 12a for detecting, a normal gate switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17, and a first count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the first prize opening 14. Detection signals are input from the second count switch 15a for counting the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15, the general winning opening switch 41a that detects the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 41, and the like. Will be done. Further, the detection signals from the probability change port switch 35a and the normal port switch 36a arranged inside the second special winning opening device 31 are also input to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal board 74.

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 first prize-winning port solenoid 14b, the second prize-winning port solenoid 15b, the probability variation port solenoid 37a, and the ordinary electric service solenoid 13a are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. There is. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 14b, and drives and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 15b to control the second special winning opening 15. Open / close control. Then, the probability change port 35 is opened and closed by driving control of the probability change port solenoid 37a. Further, the opening and closing control of the second starting port 12 is controlled 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 out-of-ball 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 the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them into 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 69, 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. Will be done. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 is a data and a command 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 left 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 is displayed. The first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the 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 reserved storages are stored, and the number of stored first reserved memories (hereinafter, referred to as the first reserved storage number) is represented by the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. 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 right 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 displays the game ball. 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 wing piece of the normal electric accessory 13 is driven, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. Here, the wing piece of the ordinary electric accessory 13 is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the non-open extension mode described later by hitting the ordinary symbol once, and is opened for 1 second in the open extension mode described later. Perform the release 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 the 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 reserved storages are stored, and the number of stored second reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as the number of second reserved storages) is represented by the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19. 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 variation display of the special effect symbols 110a to 110c linked to the variation of each special symbol (see FIGS. 22 and 23). By the variation display of the special effect symbols 110a to 110c and the display of the stop mode of the special effect symbols 110a to 110c on the effect symbol display device 6, the player can change the variation of each special symbol and the result of the hit / fail determination (big hit, small). You can know the hit or loss).
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 first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 is executed. The jackpot game is controlled and executed according to the jackpot game mode determined by the hit / fail determination process, as will be described later.
On the other hand, when 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 first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed once is executed. In this small hit game, the operation of opening the first 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 probability of winning a big hit, the probability of winning a small hit, the probability of winning a 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. 6, when the balls are entered into the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning openings 14 and 15, and the general winning openings 41, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, three prize balls are entered into the first starting port 11 and five prize balls are entered into the first large winning opening 14 for each entry into the second starting port 12. Thirteen prize balls are paid out for each ball, 13 prize balls are paid out for each entry into the second major winning opening 15, and five prize balls are paid out for each entry into the general winning opening 41.

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. That is, the game according to this configuration is a game that proceeds with the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 closed, and the above-mentioned big hit that opens the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15. The game, which is roughly divided into games and progresses with the large winning openings 14 and 15 closed, is set to a normal game state and a probabilistic game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of the normal game state. After the jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state.
The normal game state is a game state in which the "low probability mode / non-time reduction mode / non-open extension mode" is set, and the probability variation game state is a game state in which the "high probability mode / time reduction mode / open extension mode" is set. be.

In the low probability mode, the low winning probability is set in advance and the winning / failing judgment is made as to whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. I do. That is, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined as the jackpot winning probability for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, and the low winning probability is determined by the winning / failing determination in the normal gaming state (low probability mode). It is used, and the high winning probability is used in the winning / failing determination in the probabilistic gaming state (high probability mode).
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 1/30 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 1/28 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 1/26 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 1/24 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 1/22 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 1/20 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. Such a low winning probability and a high winning probability are the same 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).

In the time saving mode, the fluctuation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time in the non-time saving mode. Further, in the time saving mode, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened as compared with the non-time saving mode.

In the open extension mode, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that in the non-open extension mode, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 is extended as compared with the non-open extension mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the winning probability of a normal symbol is set to 1/10 in the non-open extension mode, whereas the corresponding winning probability is set to 9/10 in the open extension mode. Then, in the opening operation of the second starting port 12, the opening for about 0.2 seconds is performed once in the non-opening extension mode, and the opening for about 1 second is performed three times in the opening extension mode.

Such a probabilistic game state is started after the big hit game when the ball enters the probable change mouth 35 provided in the second big winning opening device 31 during the big hit game. Then, in the probabilistic gaming state, 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 in the probabilistic gaming state, or The game ends on the condition that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode described later (the jackpot game is started). Here, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches the upper limit value (for example, 100 times) in the probabilistic game state, the game shifts to the normal game state. If the ball does not enter the probability change opening 35 during the big hit game, the game shifts to the normal game state after the big hit game.

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. 7.
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. NS. 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), the first special symbol has defined the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes, and each jackpot symbol mode has each jackpot in the jackpot game. The jackpot game modes that define the opening modes of the winning openings 14 and 15 and the opening modes of the probability variation openings 35 are assigned to each. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are defined in the second special symbol, and the jackpot game is defined in each jackpot symbol mode as in the first special symbol. Each aspect is assigned.
Here, in this embodiment, three types of jackpot game modes are set in advance, and one of the jackpots is set according to the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes or the eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbol modes. The game mode is selected. The three types of jackpot game modes are a short type jackpot game mode in which the number of open rounds of the first jackpot 14 is small (hereinafter referred to as a short type jackpot game mode) and a long type jackpot with a large number of open rounds. There are two types of game modes (hereinafter referred to as a first long type jackpot game mode and a second long type jackpot game mode).

The short-type jackpot game mode is assigned to the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes selected in the first special symbol, and the first long-type jackpot symbol mode is assigned to the fifth to seventh jackpot symbols. Is assigned, and the second long type jackpot game mode is assigned to the eighth to tenth 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 is executed according to the short type jackpot game mode, and the fifth to seventh jackpot symbol modes are executed. If the stop display is confirmed in any of the above, the jackpot game is executed according to the first long type jackpot game mode, and if the stop display is confirmed in any of the 8th to 10th jackpot symbol modes, the jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game is executed according to the second long type jackpot game mode.
The selection of the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes is performed according to a predetermined selection probability. That is, when the jackpot is determined by the winning / failing lottery by digesting the first reserved memory, any one of the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes is selected according to the selection probability, and after the first special symbol is changed, the selected one is selected. It stops in the jackpot symbol mode and is confirmed and displayed. Then, in this embodiment, the selection probability of the 1st to 4th jackpot symbol modes is 8/20, the selection probability of the 5th to 7th jackpot symbol modes is 2/20, and the selection probability of the 8th to 10th jackpot symbol modes is 8/20. The selection probability of is set to 10/20.

On the other hand, the short-type jackpot game mode is assigned to the 11th to 14th jackpot symbol modes selected in the second special symbol, and the first long-type jackpot is assigned to the 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes. The game mode is assigned, and the second long type jackpot game mode is assigned to the 17th to 20th jackpot symbol modes. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 11th to 14th big hit symbol modes and confirmed, the big hit game is executed according to the short type big hit game mode, and the 15th to 17th big hit symbol modes are executed. If the stop display is confirmed in any of the above, the jackpot game is executed according to the first long type jackpot game mode, and if the stop display is confirmed in any of the 18th to 20th jackpot symbol modes, the jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game is executed according to the second long type jackpot game mode.
The selection of the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is performed according to a predetermined selection probability. That is, when the jackpot is determined by the winning / failing lottery by digesting the second reserved memory, any one of the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is selected according to the selection probability, and after the second special symbol is changed, the selected one is selected. It stops in the jackpot symbol mode and is confirmed and displayed. Then, in this embodiment, the selection probability of the 11th to 4th jackpot symbol modes is 2/20, the selection probability of the 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes is 4/20, and the selection probability of the 18th to 20th jackpot symbols is 4/20. The selection probability of is set to 14/20.

Next, the above-mentioned three types of jackpot game modes will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, each jackpot game mode is set with an opening mode of the first winning opening 14 and the second winning opening 15 and an opening mode of the probability variation opening 35, respectively. Then, when a big hit occurs, the big hit game is executed according to the big hit game mode assigned to the selected big hit symbol mode. Since the first big winning opening 14, the second big winning opening 15, and the probability change opening 35 are normally held in a closed state, the game ball cannot enter.

In the short-type jackpot game mode described above, the opening round for opening the first winning opening 14 is repeated four times, and then the opening round for opening the second winning opening 15 is performed once, for a total of five times. Perform an open round of. Then, in accordance with the fifth opening round for opening the second winning opening 15, the first probabilistic opening opening operation for opening the probabilistic opening 35 is executed.
Here, in the opening pattern in which each of the first to fourth opening rounds is performed, the first large winning opening 14 is started to be opened, and 30 seconds have passed from the opening start or 10 to the first large winning opening 14. A normal opening pattern that closes with an individual ball is set. On the other hand, in the opening pattern in which the fifth opening round is performed, the second big winning opening 15 is started to be opened, 0.2 seconds have passed from the opening start, or 10 balls are entered into the second big winning opening 15. A short-time opening pattern for closing is set. Further, the first probability variation opening opening operation of the probability variation port 35 opens the probability variation port 35 with the opening start of the second big winning opening 15, and closes 0.5 seconds after the opening start. In this fifth opening round, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 15 is extremely short, it is almost impossible to enter the second big winning opening 15, and even if the ball is entered, the probability change opening 35 Since the opening time of the ball is short, it is extremely difficult to enter the probability change port 35. Therefore, in the jackpot game according to the short-type jackpot game mode, it is substantially impossible to enter the probability variation port 35 (in other words, the ball entry rate to the probability variation port 35 is low).

Further, in the above-mentioned first long type big hit game mode, the opening round for opening the first big winning opening 14 is repeated four times, and then the opening round for opening the second big winning opening 15 is performed once, and then. The opening round for opening the first prize opening 14 is repeated 5 times, and a total of 10 opening rounds are executed. Then, in accordance with the fifth opening round for opening the second winning opening 15, the first probabilistic opening opening operation for opening the probabilistic opening 35 is executed.
Here, as the opening pattern for performing each opening round of the 1st to 4th times and the 6th to 10th times, a normal opening pattern similar to the case of the short type jackpot game mode described above is set. .. On the other hand, in the opening pattern for performing the fifth opening round, a short-time opening pattern similar to the case of the short-type jackpot game mode described above is set. Further, the first probability change opening opening operation is the same as in the case of the short type jackpot game mode described above. That is, in the big hit game by the first long type big hit game mode, the same first to fifth open rounds as in the short type big hit game mode are sequentially executed, and then the first big winning opening 14 is opened. The 6th to 10th open rounds are sequentially executed. In this first long type big hit game mode, since there are many open rounds of the first big winning opening 14, more prize balls can be obtained as compared with the short type big hit game mode, but the short type big hit game Similar to the embodiment, it is virtually impossible to enter the probability change port 35.

Further, in the above-mentioned second long type big hit game mode, the opening round for opening the first big winning opening 14 is repeated four times, followed by one opening round for opening the second big winning opening 15, followed by the opening round. The opening round for opening the first prize opening 14 is repeated 5 times, and a total of 10 opening rounds are executed. Then, in accordance with the fifth opening round in which the second winning opening 15 is opened, the second probability changing opening opening operation for opening the probability changing opening 35 is executed.
Here, as the opening pattern for performing each opening round of the 1st to 4th times and the 6th to 10th times, a normal opening pattern similar to the case of the short type jackpot game mode described above is set. .. On the other hand, in the opening pattern in which the fifth opening round is performed, the second major winning opening 15 is opened and closed 30 seconds after the opening is started or when 10 balls are entered into the second major winning opening 15. Normally, an open pattern is set. Further, the second probability change opening opening operation is an operation of repeating the operation of opening the probability change port 35 for 0.5 seconds and the operation of closing for 0.2 seconds with the start of opening of the second big winning opening 15. , The process ends when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the closing of the second prize opening 15. In the big hit game according to the second long type big hit game mode, the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 15 in the fifth open round is easy to enter the probability changing opening 35 (in other words, the probability changing opening 35). The rate of entering the ball is high).

In this way, when the big hit game is executed according to the short type big hit game mode or the first long type big hit game mode, it is practically impossible to enter the probability variation port 35 during the big hit game. After the big hit game, the game shifts to the normal game state. On the other hand, when the big hit game is executed according to the second long type big hit game mode, since the ball can enter the probability change opening 35 during the big hit game, the state shifts to the probability change game state after the big hit game. Even in the second long type big hit game mode, it may not be possible to enter the probability change port 35. In this case, the game shifts to the normal game state after the big hit game.
Then, such a short type jackpot game mode, a first long type jackpot game mode, and a second long type jackpot game mode are assigned to the first to twentieth jackpot symbol modes as described above. Therefore, when a big hit is obtained by digesting the second reserved memory, there is a higher probability that the big hit game of the second long type big hit game mode will be executed as compared with the case of digesting the first reserved memory. There is a high probability that it will later shift to a probabilistic game state. Furthermore, in the probabilistic game state, since the open extension mode is set, the second reserved memory is easily accumulated, and the second reserved memory is preferentially digested. Therefore, in the probabilistic gaming state, there is a high probability that the probabilistic gaming state will shift to the probabilistic gaming state again via the jackpot game, and the player can obtain a large prize ball by repeating the probabilistic gaming state and the jackpot game.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 9 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 setting the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, when affirmative determination (that is, determination that it is a normal interrupt) 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 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 (S125: Yes), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to 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.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11-14. 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 winning / failing determination process, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening device 21 or the second big winning opening device 31 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 changing. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 13, 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. 14, 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. After this S170, the process proceeds to S185.

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. After this S180, the process proceeds to S185.
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 probability change gaming state (probability change flag = 1) (the remaining number until the upper limit value of the special figure fluctuation number 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 random number for determining the jackpot is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. 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 of FIG.

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 (see FIG. 7A) is based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol. To determine. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, one jackpot symbol mode is determined from the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes (see FIG. 7B) described above based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol. do. The determination of the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes and the determination of the eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbol modes are performed according to a predetermined selection probability as described above.
Here, when the first reserved memory is digested and any of the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes is selected, the short-type jackpot game mode is determined, and the fifth to seventh jackpot symbol modes are determined. When any of the above is selected, the first long type jackpot game mode is determined, and when any of the eighth to tenth jackpot symbol modes is selected, the second long type jackpot game mode is determined. .. Further, when any of the 11th to 14th jackpot symbol modes is selected in the case where the second reserved memory is digested, the short type jackpot game mode is determined, and the 15th to 17th jackpot symbol modes are determined. When any one is selected, the first long type jackpot game mode is determined, and when any one of the 17th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is selected, the second long type jackpot game mode is determined.

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 opening mode of the first winning opening 14 and the second winning opening 15 and the opening mode of the probability variation opening 35 are determined according to the jackpot game content determined in S205 (see FIG. 8). 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 first 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, the variation pattern determination random number and the like related to the digested hold memory (the variation pattern determination random number and the like in the buffer for jackpot determination) 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 hit / fail judgment result (big hit, small hit, or loss) determined in S190 and S195. ), And the fluctuation start command including the jackpot game mode, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, etc. determined in S205 are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. This fluctuation start command includes information indicating whether the digested hold memory is the first hold memory or the second hold memory, and information on the jackpot game mode determined in S205 (short-type jackpot game mode, first long-type jackpot). The game mode or the second long type jackpot game mode) is included. Further, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start varying the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the digested hold memory, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. 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 mode, 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. , The display of the special effect symbols 110a to 110c corresponding to the information of the stop symbol mode and the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIGS. 22 and 23) is started.

In S300 of FIG. 13 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. 14 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 if it is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S360: Yes) and S365, and if it is negative, it is (S360: No) and 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 big hit start effect process (S405) are sequentially executed to perform the big hit 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. 15 to 18. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process (S70) 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. 15, 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 first large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 16, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). ), Proceed to S510.

In S510, it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 15 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 16 (S510: Yes), and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No). ), Proceed to S515.

In S515, 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 (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S650 in FIG. 17, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520. In S520, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being produced. In the case of an affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S750 in FIG. 18, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

In S525, 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 (S525: Yes) and S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S530, the first big winning opening opening process is executed, and the first big winning opening 14 is opened (the first opening round) according to the big hit game mode determined in S205 (FIG. 12) of the winning / failing determination process described above. To start). More specifically, in any of the short-type jackpot game modes, the first long-type jackpot game modes, and the second long-type jackpot game modes described above, in the first open round, the first jackpot 14 is used. The opening operation is performed by a normal opening pattern (closed after 30 seconds have passed from the start of opening or when 10 balls have entered) (see FIG. 8). In such a first large winning opening opening process, a preset opening time (30) is set as the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 14 in the first opening round in synchronization with the opening start of the first large winning opening 14. Start time digestion for seconds). After the process of opening the first prize opening, the process proceeds to S540.
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 S540, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S550 of FIG. 16 following the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the first 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 first large winning opening closing process is executed, and the first 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 S600 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the probability variation port 35. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S600: Yes) and S605, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S600: No) and S610. In S605, the probability change mouth entry flag = 1 is set, and the process proceeds to S610.

In S610, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15 is 10. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S610: Yes) and S620, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S610: No) and S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not the opening time (0.2 seconds or 30 seconds) of the second large winning opening 15 has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: Yes) and S620, and in the case of a negative determination (S615: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S620, the second major winning opening closing process is executed, and the second major winning opening 15 is closed (the opening round is completed). In the subsequent S625, the probability change port operation end process is executed, and the first probability change port opening operation or the second probability change port opening operation is terminated to close the probability change port 35. That is, when the probability change port 35 is opened by the first probability change port opening operation, when the probability change port 35 is closed after opening for 0.5 seconds, the probability change port 35 is held in the closed state. On the other hand, when the probability change port 35 is opened by the second probability change port opening operation, the opening operation of the probability change port 35 (opening for 0.5 seconds) occurs 1 second after the closing of the second big winning opening 15. The operation and the closing operation for 0.2 seconds) are completed, and the probability change port 35 is held in the closed state.

In the following S630, 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 S650 of FIG. 17 following the affirmative determination of S515, 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 (S650: Yes) and S655, and in the case of a negative determination (S650: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S655, it is determined whether or not the open round counter = 4 (whether or not the fourth open round has been completed), and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S655: Yes), the process proceeds to S660, and in the case of a negative judgment. (S655: No), the process proceeds to S700.

In S660, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress according to the second long type jackpot game mode described above, and if a positive determination is made (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S665, and if a negative determination is made (S665: Yes). No), proceed to S670. In S665, according to the second long type jackpot game mode determined in S205 (FIG. 12) of the hit / fail determination process, the normal opening pattern is enabled as the opening mode of the second winning opening 15, and the probability changing opening 35 is said to be the first. (2) Enable the probability change port opening operation. After this process, the process proceeds to S675. On the other hand, in S670, according to the short-type big hit game mode or the first long-type big hit game mode determined in S205, the short-time opening pattern is enabled as the opening mode of the second big winning opening 15, and the first of the probable change openings 35. The probabilistic opening opening operation is enabled. After this process, the process proceeds to S675.

In S675, the second large winning opening opening process is executed. In this second big winning opening opening process, when the normal opening pattern is enabled in S665, the second big winning opening 15 is opened according to the normal opening pattern (the fifth opening round is started). That is, the second big winning opening 15 is opened, and the opening time (30 seconds) of the normal opening pattern is set as the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 15, and the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is started. Along with this, time digestion of the opening time (30 seconds) is started. On the other hand, when the short-time opening pattern is enabled in S670, the second large winning opening 15 is opened according to the short-time opening pattern (the fifth opening round is started). That is, the second big winning opening 15 is opened, and the opening time (0.2 seconds) of the short-time opening pattern is set as the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 15, and the second big winning opening 15 is opened. With the start of opening of the above, time digestion of the opening time (0.2 seconds) is started. The time digestion of the opening time is performed in the same manner as in S530 described above.

In the following S680, the probability change port operation start process is executed. In this probability change port operation start process, when the second probability change port opening operation is enabled in S665, the probability change port 35 is opened by the second probability change port opening operation. That is, with the start of opening the second large winning opening 15, the operation of opening the probability change opening 35 for 0.5 seconds and the operation of closing the probability change opening 35 for 0.2 seconds are repeated to start the second probability change opening opening operation. In the case of the second long type big hit game mode, since the time for opening the second big winning opening 15 is long, the probability changing opening 35 is opened a plurality of times.
On the other hand, when the first probability change port opening operation is enabled in S670, the probability change port 35 is opened by the first probability change port opening operation. That is, when the opening of the second winning opening 15 is started, the first probability changing opening opening operation is executed in which the probability changing opening 35 is opened and closed 0.5 seconds after the start. In the case of the short type jackpot game mode and the first long type jackpot game mode, the probability variation port 35 is opened only once.

In the following S690, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented, and the jackpot game process is completed.

In S700 following the negative determination of S655, it is determined whether or not the final round has been completed. That is, in the big hit game by the short type big hit game mode, it is determined whether or not the fifth open round is completed, while in the big hit game by the first long type big hit game mode or the second long type big hit game mode, the first Determine if the 10 open rounds have been completed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S700: Yes) and S710, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S700: No) and S705.

In S705, the first large winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the same process as S530 described above is performed. That is, in any of the short type big hit game mode, the first long type big hit game mode, and the second long type big hit game mode, the first big winning opening 14 is opened according to the normal opening pattern. After the processing of S705, the process proceeds to S690.
On the other hand, in S710, the jackpot end effect process for producing the effect when the jackpot game is terminated is executed. After this S710, the jackpot game process ends.

Further, in S750 of FIG. 18 following the above-mentioned S520, it is determined whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755, and the S755 and S760 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S750: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S755 and S760, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S770. In S770, it is determined whether or not the probability variation mouth entry flag = 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S770: Yes) and S775, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S770: No) and S790. In S775, the number of hit / fail determinations (upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations) that can be executed during the probabilistic game state is set. In the following S780, the probability change flag = 1 is set, and the process proceeds to S785. In S785, the probability change mouth entry flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S790.
Here, when shifting to the probabilistic game state (probability change flag = 1), the high probability mode, the time saving mode, and the open extension mode are set, so refer to the predetermined upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations. , Set the upper limit value to the remaining number of special figure fluctuations.

In S790 and S795, 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 S795, 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, the main parts of the present invention will be described with reference to Examples 1 and 2 below.

The configuration of the first embodiment is a jackpot game according to these jackpot game modes when a jackpot is determined by digestion of the first hold memory and the short type jackpot game mode or the first long type jackpot game mode is determined in the probabilistic game state. Suggested symbols 101 to 103 suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 are displayed in the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 24).
In the following, it will be described as a suggestion display condition that the jackpot is determined by digesting the first reserved memory and the short-type jackpot game mode or the first long-type jackpot game mode is determined. That is, in the first embodiment, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are displayed when the suggestion display condition is satisfied.

In the configuration of the first embodiment, since the probabilistic game state is "high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode", it is easy to enter the second starting port 12, and further, by digesting the second reserved memory. If it becomes a big hit, there is a high probability that the ball will enter the probabilistic opening 35 (there is a high probability that the probabilistic gaming state will continue). Therefore, in the probabilistic game state, the second reserved memory is likely to be accumulated by the player's right-handed hit, and a big hit is likely to occur due to the priority digestion of the second reserved memory. Then, in the probabilistic game state, the first reserved memory is difficult to be accumulated, and the first reserved memory is difficult to be digested.

As shown in FIG. 19, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are preset with three types: an odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101, an even-numbered suggestion symbol 102, and a setting of 4 or more suggestion symbols 103. Then, when the jackpot game executed by digesting the first hold memory in the probabilistic gaming state follows the short-type jackpot game mode or the first long-type jackpot game mode, the set values 1 to 6 are set. One of these suggested symbols 101 to 103 is selected and determined (see FIG. 19).

The odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is a symbol that suggests that the set value 1, the set value 3, or the set value 5 is set, and is selected and determined when the set value 1, the set value 3, or the set value 5 is set. Can be done. Here, in the case of the set value 1 or the set value 3, 100% of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined as shown in FIG. 20, and in the case of the set value 5, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is 50%. It is selected and decided with probability. When the set value 2, the set value 4, or the set value 6 is set, the probability of selecting the odd number suggestion symbol 101 is 0%.
Further, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is a symbol suggesting that the set value 2, the set value 4, or the set value 6 is set, and in the case of these set values 2, the set value 4, or the set value 6. The choice can be decided. Here, in the case of the set value 2, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is selected and determined 100%, and in the case of the set values 4 and 6, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is selected and determined with a probability of 50%. When the set value 1, the set value 3, or the set value 5 is set, the probability of selecting the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is 0%.
Further, the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more is a symbol suggesting that the set values 4 to 6 are set, and can be selected and determined in the case of these set values 4 to 6. Here, in any of the setting values 4 to 6, the suggestion symbol 103 having the setting 4 or more is selected and determined with a probability of 50%. When the set values 1 to 3 are set, the probability of selecting the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more is 0%.

Here, in the case of the setting values 4 to 6, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 or the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 are alternately selected and determined each time the suggestion display condition is satisfied. There is. For example, in the case of the set value 4 or the set value 6, the even-numbered suggested symbol 102 and the suggested symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are alternately selected and determined each time the suggestion display condition is satisfied, while in the case of the set value 5, the set value 5 is selected and determined. Each time the suggestion display condition is satisfied, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 are alternately selected and determined.

Next, the suggestion effect control process for displaying and controlling the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 will be described with reference to the flowchart of 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 transmitted from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process and jackpot game process. It is executed according to the information.

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, the process proceeds to (S800: No) and S820. Here, as described above, in the sub-integrated control device 83, information indicating the transition to the probabilistic gaming state is transmitted from the main control device 80 by S795 of the jackpot game processing, and indicates 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, with reference to the information received from S250 of the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process, whether or not the above-mentioned suggestion display condition is satisfied (a jackpot is determined by digestion of the first hold memory and the short-type jackpot game mode or the first (Whether or not one long type jackpot game mode has been determined) is determined. 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.

In S810, the suggestion effect selection process is executed. In this suggestion effect selection process, as described above, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are selected and determined according to the set values 1 to 6 set (see FIG. 20). After the processing of S810, the process proceeds to S815.
Here, the information of the set value 1 to 6 set is transmitted from the main control device 80 when the power is turned on, and the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the received information of the set value in the RAM. Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 83 can check the set value stored in the RAM at any time, at least when the power is on.

In S815, the suggestion display flag = 1 is set, and the suggestion effect control process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S820 following the negative determination of S800, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game has been started. 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, the information indicating the start of the jackpot game is transmitted from the main control device 80 by the hit / miss determination process (S390 to S405).

S825 determines whether or not the suggestion display flag = 1, and proceeds to S825: Yes in the case of affirmative determination and proceeds to S830 in the case of negative determination, and ends the suggestion effect control process in the case of negative determination (S825: No). do.
In S830, the suggestion effect display process is executed. In this suggestion effect display process, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 determined in S810. That is, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are displayed by superimposing the suggestion display pattern for displaying the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 on the effect display pattern that controls the effect of the jackpot game displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. .. As a result, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed together with the effect symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 during the jackpot game. 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.

In the following S835, the suggestion effect control process is terminated with the suggestion display flag = 0.

Next, a mode for displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24.

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 this way, in the probabilistic gaming state, the generation memory of the new second reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory are repeated.
Since the game ball may flow down the left flow area 3a even if it is hit to the right, the first hold memory may also be generated and stored, and it is generated in the normal game state before the probability change game state. The stored first hold memory may remain. Since the second reserved memory is preferentially digested, the first reserved memory is difficult to be digested in the probabilistic gaming state.

In such a probabilistic gaming state, in the effect symbol display device 6, the special effect symbols 110a to 110c are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (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, in the probabilistic game state, a message symbol 112 indicating that the probabilistic game state is displayed is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, the special effect symbols 110a to 110c are stopped and displayed along with the final stop of the second special symbol. Here, when the second special symbol is lost, the special effect symbols 110a to 110c are stopped and displayed in the symbol mode indicating the loss, and the loss is confirmed. After that, when the second reserved memory is stored, the second reserved memory is digested and a new variation of the second special symbol is started. Along with this, in the effect symbol display device 6, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the special effect symbols 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner, and the number of the second reserved symbols 119 displayed is reduced by one. The player can know that the second hold memory has been digested by the decrease of the second hold symbol 119.
After that, when the second special symbol is fixedly stopped by the big hit, as shown in FIG. 22D, the effect symbol display device 6 stops and displays the special effect symbols 110a to 110c in the symbol mode indicating the big hit. As a result, the big hit is confirmed.

When the jackpot is confirmed, the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 14 and the second jackpot 15 are sequentially opened is started, and along with this, the jackpot start effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. In this jackpot start effect, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), a message symbol 121 and a character symbol 122 indicating the start of the jackpot game are displayed. Then, when the first opening round for opening the first large winning opening 14 is started, the effect symbol display device 6 has a message symbol indicating that the jackpot game is in progress, as shown in FIG. 22 (F). 124 and a message symbol 125 indicating an open round being executed are displayed. The effect of displaying the message symbols 124 and 125 is performed from the start of the first open round to the end of the final (5 or 10) open rounds. Further, when the big hit game is executed according to the second long big hit game mode, as described above, there is a high possibility that the game will shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game (probability change mouth in the fifth open round). Since it is easy to enter the ball in 35), a message symbol 127 indicating this is displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the big hit game is based on the second long big hit game mode.

When a game ball enters the probability change opening 35 in the fifth open round of such a big hit game, the state shifts to the probability change game state after the big hit game. In the probabilistic game state, similarly to the above, if the second reserved memory is stored, the second special symbol is repeatedly changed and stopped by the digestion of the second reserved memory, and the effect symbol is accompanied by this. The display device 6 displays special effect symbols 110a to 110c and the like as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) to 23 (C).

On the other hand, in such a probabilistic game state, when there is no undigested second reserved memory (see FIG. 23C), the first reserved memory is digested and the first special symbol starts to fluctuate. Along with this, in the effect symbol display device 6, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the special effect symbols 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner, and the number of the first reserved symbols 116 displayed is reduced by one. The player can know that the first hold memory has been digested by the decrease of the first hold symbol 116.
After that, when the first special symbol is fixedly stopped by the big hit, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), the effect symbol display device 6 stops and displays the special effect symbols 110a to 110c in the symbol mode indicating the big hit. As a result, the big hit is confirmed. When the ball enters the second starting port 12 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol, a new second reserved symbol is generated and stored. Therefore, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the number of the second reserved symbols 119. Increases (not shown).

When the jackpot is confirmed in this way, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the message symbol 121 and the character symbol 122 by the jackpot start effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (A). Here, when the short-type jackpot game mode or the first long-type jackpot game mode is determined by digestion of the first hold memory (when the suggestion display condition is satisfied), the first open round With the start, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed. That is, as described above, any one of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 selected and determined according to the set set values 1 to 6 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. For example, when the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), together with the message symbol 124 indicating that the jackpot game is in progress and the message symbol 125 indicating the first open round, The odd number suggestion symbol 101 is displayed. As a result, the player can know that any of the set values 1, 3 and 5 is set. When the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is selected and determined, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is displayed as shown in FIG. 24 (C). As a result, the player can know that any of the set values 2, 4 and 6 is set. Further, when the suggestion symbol 103 having the setting 4 or more is selected and determined, the suggestion symbol 103 having the setting 4 or more is displayed as shown in FIG. 24 (D). As a result, the player can know that any of the set values 4 to 6 is set.
Here, in the present embodiment, the display of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 ends with the end of the first open round. Further, in the present embodiment, since the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are displayed only during the jackpot game according to the short type jackpot game mode or the first long type jackpot game mode, the message symbol 127 described above is displayed during the jackpot game. It is hidden.

Next, the features of Example 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is set when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first hold memory and the short type or the first long type jackpot game mode is selected in the probabilistic game state (when the suggestion display condition is satisfied). Suggestion symbols 101 to 103 suggesting the set values 1 to 6 are displayed during the jackpot game. According to such a configuration, when a jackpot game in which the probabilistic game state cannot be continued is executed due to the digestion of the first hold memory, a great profit acquisition opportunity due to the continuation of the probabilistic game state is interrupted, which is depressing. The easy emotions of the player can be suppressed by displaying the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 indicating useful information for the player. Furthermore, since it is possible to provide a new fun that has never been seen before, that is, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are displayed during the jackpot game in which the probability variation game state cannot be continued. Therefore, the suggestion symbol 101 is displayed by digesting the first hold memory in the probability variation game state. It is possible to stimulate the emotions of the player who demands the display of 10 to 3, and to improve the interest of the game. For these reasons, even if the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first reserved memory, which is unlikely to continue the probabilistic game state, the interest in the game is diminished due to the loss of the great profit acquisition opportunity (the problem of the conventional configuration described above). The point) can be suppressed by displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103, and the inherent value of the jackpot can be appropriately exhibited.
In this embodiment, the above-mentioned effects are equally exhibited in the probabilistic gaming state, but more effectively immediately after the transition from the normal gaming state to the probabilistic gaming state via the jackpot game. Can be done. More specifically, in the normal game state, since it is in the non-open extension mode, it is easier to enter the first start port 11 than the second start port 12, so that the first hold memory is easily accumulated and the second hold is held. It's hard to remember. Therefore, immediately after shifting from the normal game state to the probabilistic game state via the jackpot game, the second hold memory may not be stored, and the first hold memory is digested. Immediately after the transition to the probabilistic game state, if the jackpot is confirmed in the digestion of the first hold memory, there is a high possibility that the jackpot game by the short type jackpot game mode or the second long type jackpot game mode will be executed, and the probabilistic change It is possible that the gaming state ends in a relatively short time and returns to the normal gaming state. When the probabilistic gaming state is completed in a relatively short time in this way, the disappointment of the player becomes large, but according to this embodiment, the disappointment can be effectively suppressed by displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103. The above-mentioned effects can be exerted more remarkably.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the set values 4 to 6 are set, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 or the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 are alternately selected and determined and displayed. I try to do it. Therefore, in the probabilistic game state, if the jackpot confirmation by digesting the first hold memory occurs twice, the player can guess the set values 1 to 6 to some extent. Therefore, in the probabilistic gaming state, in addition to the emotions of the player who expects the jackpot to be confirmed by digesting the second reserved memory in order to continue the probabilistic gaming state, the first is requested to display the suggestion symbols 101 to 103. The player may be reminded of a new feeling of expecting a jackpot to be confirmed by digesting the reserved memory. Therefore, the interest of the game in the probabilistic game state can be remarkably improved, and the above-mentioned action and effect are further improved accordingly.

In the configuration of the second embodiment, when the jackpot is determined by digesting the first hold memory in the probabilistic game state, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 suggesting the set values 1 to 6 set during the jackpot game are displayed as the effect symbol display device. It is designed to be displayed in 6. That is, it is suggested not only when the jackpot is determined by digesting the first reserved memory and the short-type jackpot game mode or the first long-type jackpot game mode is determined, but also when the second long-type jackpot game mode is determined. The symbols 101 to 103 may be displayed.
In the second embodiment, it will be described below as the first suggestion lottery condition that the big hit is determined by digesting the first reserved memory and the short type big hit game mode or the first long type big hit game mode is determined. It will be described as the second suggestion lottery condition that the jackpot is determined by digesting the first reserved memory and the second long type jackpot game mode is determined.

Also in the second embodiment, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102, and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103, which are the same as those in the first embodiment, are preset (see FIG. 19). Then, when the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the display or non-display of any one of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is selected and determined according to the set set values 1 to 6. ..

Here, in the configuration of the second embodiment, the selection probabilities for selecting and determining the display or non-display of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 depend on the case where the predetermined initial condition is satisfied and the case where the initial condition is not satisfied, respectively. It is set. This initial condition is that the reserved memory that is first digested is the first reserved memory in the probabilistic game state that is transferred from the normal game state through the jackpot game. Therefore, in this probabilistic game state, if the first reserved memory is the second reserved memory or the second and subsequent digested memories, the first condition is not satisfied. Further, in the probabilistic game state in which the probabilistic game state is transferred through the jackpot game, the first condition is not satisfied even if the hold memory that is first digested is the first hold memory (naturally, the second and subsequent digestions). Also, it is unsuccessful). As described above, the initial condition is satisfied only when the first reserved memory that is digested is the first reserved memory in the probabilistic game state that is shifted from the normal game state through the jackpot game.

The selection probabilities that differ from each other are set depending on whether the initial condition is satisfied or not. That is, when the first suggestion lottery condition and the second suggestion lottery condition are satisfied, any one of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is displayed or hidden according to the selection probability according to the establishment or non-establishment of the initial condition. The selection is decided. In the second embodiment, the selection probabilities of the case where the initial condition is satisfied and the case where the initial condition is not satisfied will be described below.
(1) When the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the first suggestion condition is satisfied As shown in FIG. 25, when the set value 1 or the set value 3 is set, the odd number suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined. When the selection probability to be selected is 100% and the set value 2 is set, the selection probability to select and determine the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is 100%. When the set value 4 or the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 50%, respectively, and the set value 5 is set. If so, the selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of setting 4 or more are 50%, respectively.
(2) When the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the first condition is satisfied As shown in FIG. 25, when the set value 1 or the set value 3 is set, the odd number suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined. The probability of selection is 20%, and the probability of not determining any of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is 80%. When the set value 2 is set, the selection probability of selecting and determining the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is 20%, and the probability of not selecting and determining any of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is 80%. When the set value 4 or the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 10%, respectively, and any of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103. There is an 80% probability that the selection will not be decided. Further, when the set value 5 is set, the selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 10%, respectively, and none of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is selected and determined. The probability is 80%.
(3) When the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the first suggestion condition is not satisfied As shown in FIG. 26, when the set value 1 or the set value 3 is set, the odd number suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined. The probability of selection is 80%, and the probability of not determining any of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is 20%. When the set value 2 is set, the selection probability of selecting and determining the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is 80%, and the probability of not selecting and determining any of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is 20%. When the set value 4 or the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 40%, respectively, and any of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103. There is a 20% probability that the selection will not be decided. Further, when the set value 5 is set, the selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 10%, respectively, and none of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is selected and determined. The probability is 80%.
(4) When the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the first condition is not satisfied As shown in FIG. 26, when the set value 1 or the set value 3 is set, the odd number suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined. The probability of selection is 10%, and the probability of not determining any of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is 90%. When the set value 2 is set, the selection probability of selecting and determining the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is 10%, and the probability of not selecting and determining any of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is 90%. When the set value 4 or the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 5%, respectively, and any of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103. There is a 90% probability that the selection will not be decided. Further, when the set value 5 is set, the selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the selection probability of the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more are 5%, respectively, and none of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is selected and determined. The probability is 90%.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the probability of selecting and determining the display of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 when the first suggested lottery condition is satisfied is higher than that when the second suggested lottery condition is satisfied. Further, regardless of whether the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied or the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the case where the initial condition is satisfied is compared with the case where the initial condition is not satisfied, and the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are satisfied. There is a high probability that the display of will be selected and decided. Then, when the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the initial condition is satisfied, the probability of displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is the highest, and any of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is always displayed. There is.

Next, the suggestion effect control process for displaying and controlling the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27. The suggestion effect control process of the second embodiment is a process that is periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process of a 2 ms cycle) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 as in the first embodiment described above, and is a pass / fail determination process described above. And, it is executed according to the information transmitted from the main control device 80 by the jackpot game process.
In S900, it is determined whether or not the game is in the probabilistic game state, and if it is affirmative, the process proceeds to S900 (S900: Yes) and S905, and if it is negative (S900: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. .. This S900 is the same process as S800 of the suggestion effect control process of the first embodiment.

In S905, it is determined whether or not the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied with reference to the information received from S250 of the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S905: Yes) and S910, and in the case of a negative determination (S905: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated.

In S910, the suggestion lottery random number extraction process is executed to extract the suggestion lottery random number. Here, the suggested lottery random numbers take a predetermined number (for example, 100) of integer values and are created periodically (for each timer interrupt process) in ascending order. After this S910, the process proceeds to S912.

In S912, it is determined whether or not the initial condition is satisfied by referring to the information received from S250 of the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S912: Yes) and S915, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S912: No) and S917. Here, in the configuration of the second embodiment, the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 by S250 of the hit / fail determination process shifts from the normal game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the jackpot game. It includes information on whether or not it is in the probabilistic game state, and information on whether or not it is the first hit / fail judgment after shifting to the probabilistic game state.

In S915, a suggestion probability table for determining the suggestion lottery random number extracted in S910 is selected according to the establishment of the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition determined in S905 and the establishment of the initial condition determined in S912. And execute the process to be valid. Here, when the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the suggestion lottery table for the case where the short type and the first long type big hit game modes are determined is effective for each set value 1 to 6. do. This suggestion lottery table is set according to the selection probability shown in FIG. 25 (probability of selecting and determining the suggestion symbols 101 to 103). On the other hand, when the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the suggestion lottery table for the case where the second long type big hit game mode is determined is selected and valid for each set value 1 to 6. This suggestion lottery table is also set according to the selection probability shown in FIG. 25 (probability of selecting and determining the suggestion symbols 101 to 103). By determining the suggested lottery random number based on each of the suggested probability tables validated in this way, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are selected and determined with the selection probability shown in FIG. For example, if the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the set value 3 is set, the odd suggestion symbol 101 is selected with a 100% probability. Further, when the set value 4 is set, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 are selected with a probability of 50%, respectively. Further, when the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the set value 5 is set, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the suggestion symbol 103 having the setting 4 or more are selected with a probability of 10%, respectively, and the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are selected. Is selected with an 80% chance of hiding.

Further, in S917, a suggestion probability table for determining the suggestion lottery random number extracted in S910 according to the establishment of the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition determined in S905 and the failure of the initial condition determined in S912. Select to execute the process to enable it. Here, when the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the suggestion lottery table for the case where the short type and the first long type big hit game modes are determined is effective for each set value 1 to 6. do. This suggestion lottery table is set according to the selection probability shown in FIG. 26 (probability of selecting and determining the suggestion symbols 101 to 103). On the other hand, when the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the suggestion lottery table for the case where the second long type big hit game mode is determined is selected and valid for each set value 1 to 6. This suggestion lottery table is also set according to the selection probability shown in FIG. 26 (probability of selecting and determining the suggestion symbols 101 to 103). By determining the suggested lottery random number based on each of the suggested probability tables validated in this way, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are selected and determined with the probability shown in FIG. For example, if the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the set value 3 is set, the odd suggestion symbol 101 is selected with an 80% probability, and the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are hidden with a 20% probability. Be selected. Further, when the set value 4 is set, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the suggestion symbol 103 having a setting of 4 or more are selected with a probability of 40%, and the non-display of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is selected with a probability of 20%. NS. Further, when the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the set value 5 is set, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the suggestion symbol 103 having the setting 4 or more are selected with a probability of 5%, respectively, and the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are selected. Is selected with a 90% chance of hiding.

In the following S920, the suggestion lottery random numbers extracted in S910 are determined using the suggestion probability table validated in S915 or S917, and the display or non-display of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 is determined. After this S920, the process proceeds to S925.
In S925, it is determined whether or not the display of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is determined in S920. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S925: Yes) and S930, and in the case of a negative determination (S925: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. In S930, the suggestion display flag = 1 is set, and the suggestion effect control process is terminated.

On the other hand, since each process from S940 to S955 is the same as each process from S820 to S835 of the above-described first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, an aspect of displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 will be described. Here, the display mode by digesting the second reserved memory in the effect symbol display device 6 in the probabilistic game state and the display mode of the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 when the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied (FIG. 22). (See FIG. 24), both the establishment and non-establishment of the initial condition are the same as the case where the suggestion display condition in the above-described first embodiment is satisfied, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

In the probabilistic game state, when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first hold memory and the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied (when the second long type jackpot game mode is determined), as shown in FIG. 28 (A). , The message symbol 121 and the character symbol 122 are displayed by the jackpot start effect. Then, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed during the effect display of the first open round according to the selection probabilities (see FIGS. 25 and 26) in the case where the initial condition is satisfied and in the case where the initial condition is not satisfied. Decide whether to hide or hide. Here, when the display of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is selected and determined by digesting the first reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the message symbol 124 indicating that the jackpot game is in progress and the first time. The odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is displayed together with the message symbol 125 indicating the opening round of. Further, since it is a big hit game according to the second long type big hit game mode, the above-mentioned message symbol 127 is also displayed. When the display of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is selected and decided, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 is displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (C), and the display of the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 is selected and decided. As shown in FIG. 28 (D), the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more is displayed. Furthermore, when it is decided to hide the suggested symbols 101 to 103, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are not displayed (see FIG. 22 (F)).

In the second embodiment, as described above, the lottery is performed according to the selection probability set according to the establishment or non-establishment of the initial condition and the establishment of the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition. The display of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is determined, and the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are determined by the lottery, and the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed even during the jackpot game according to the second long type jackpot game mode. It is different from the first embodiment in that there is a case. Further, the probability of selecting the display of each suggestion symbol 101 to 103 differs depending on whether the initial condition is satisfied or not, and the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied. It is also different from the first embodiment that the probability of selecting the display of each of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is different. Other than these differences, it is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof has been omitted as appropriate.

Next, the features of Example 2 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, as described above, when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first hold memory and the second long type jackpot game mode is selected in the probabilistic game state (the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied). Even in the case), the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 may be displayed during the jackpot game, and when the short type jackpot game mode and the first long type jackpot game mode are selected (the first suggestion lottery condition is The probability of displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is lower than that (when it is established). Further, in the probabilistic game state in which the normal game state is transferred through the jackpot game, when the first reserved memory is the first reserved memory (when the first condition is satisfied), the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied. In both cases, the probability of displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is higher than that in the case where the first condition is not satisfied.
According to the above-described configuration, the emotions of the depressed player can be suppressed by displaying the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 when the jackpot game in which the probabilistic game state cannot be continued is executed, as in the first embodiment. At the same time, it is possible to provide an unprecedented new fun of displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 during the jackpot game, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, as in the case of the first embodiment described above, the inherent value of the jackpot is properly exhibited.
Further, in the configuration of the second embodiment, when the initial condition is satisfied, the probability of selecting the display of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is higher than in the case where the initial condition is not satisfied. In the probabilistic game state transferred through the jackpot game, when the first reserved memory digested after the transition is the first reserved memory and the jackpot is confirmed, the emotions of the depressed player can be suppressed more effectively. That is, as described above, immediately after the transition from the normal game state to the probabilistic game state via the jackpot game, the first hold memory may be memorized and the second hold memory may not be memorized. It is likely that the first reserved memory will be digested first in the state. If the jackpot is confirmed in the digestion of the first reserved memory, there is a high possibility that the jackpot game according to the short type jackpot game mode or the second long type jackpot game mode will be executed, and the game may return to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game. possible. In such a case, by displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 in the jackpot game, the above-mentioned effect of suppressing the emotions of the depressed player is more effectively exhibited. As described above, the configuration of the second embodiment is the big hit by the first hold memory that occurs immediately after the probabilistic game state that shifts from the normal game state through the big hit game, and the above-mentioned effect is further improved.

Further, in the configuration of the second embodiment, even when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first reserved memory and the second long type jackpot game mode is determined, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed although the probability is low. NS. Therefore, if a big hit is confirmed by digesting the first reserved memory in the probabilistic gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state can be continued and the suggested symbols 101 to 103 may be displayed. Therefore, the digestion of the first reserved memory in the probabilistic gaming state. It can further stimulate the emotions of the player who seeks. As a result, the unprecedented new fun of seeking the digestion of the first reserved memory does not occur, and the interest of the game in the probabilistic game state can be further improved.

The configuration of the third embodiment is a case where the first reserved memory is the first reserved memory and the jackpot is determined by the digestion of the first reserved memory in the probabilistic gaming state in which the normal gaming state is transferred through the jackpot game. During the jackpot game, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 suggesting the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. That is, the display of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is determined only when the above-mentioned initial condition is satisfied and the first suggested lottery condition or the second suggested lottery condition is satisfied. If the initial condition is not satisfied, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are not displayed even if the first suggested lottery condition or the second suggested lottery condition is satisfied in the probabilistic game state.

In Example 3, the initial condition, the first suggestion lottery condition, and the second suggestion lottery condition are the same as those in Example 2 described above. Further, also in the third embodiment, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102, and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103, which are the same as those in the first embodiment, are set in advance (see FIG. 19). Then, when the initial condition is satisfied and the first suggested lottery condition or the second suggested lottery condition is satisfied, the selection probabilities of the suggested symbols 101 to 103 similar to those in the second embodiment described above are set (FIG. 25).

As described above, in the third embodiment, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 may be displayed only when the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied and the first suggestion condition is satisfied. This is different from the second embodiment. Other than this difference, it is the same as that of the second embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

Next, the suggestion effect control process for displaying and controlling the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29. The suggestion effect control process of the second embodiment is a process that is periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process of a 2 ms cycle) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 as in the first and second embodiments described above. It is executed according to the information transmitted from the main control device 80 by the determination process and the jackpot game process.
In S1000, it is determined whether or not it is in the probabilistic gaming state, and if it is affirmative, the process proceeds to S1005, and if it is negative (S1000: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. .. This S1000 is the same process as S800 of Example 1 and S900 of Example 2.

In S1005, it is determined whether or not the initial condition is satisfied by referring to the information received from S250 of the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1005: Yes) and S1007, and in the case of a negative determination (S1005: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. This S1005 is the same process as S912 of the second embodiment. Here, in the configuration of the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment described above, is the fluctuation start command transmitted in S250 a probabilistic gaming state in which the normal gaming state is shifted via the jackpot game? It includes information on whether or not it is, and information on whether or not it is the first hit / fail judgment after shifting to the probabilistic game state.

In S1007, it is determined whether or not the first suggestion lottery condition or the second suggestion lottery condition is satisfied with reference to the information received from S250 of the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1007: Yes) and S1010, and in the case of a negative determination (S1007: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. This S1007 is the same process as S905 of the second embodiment.

In S1010, the suggestion lottery random number extraction process is executed to extract the suggestion lottery random number. This S1010 is the same process as S910 of the second embodiment. After this S1010, the process proceeds to S1015.

In S1015, a process of selecting and validating the suggestion probability table for determining the suggestion lottery random number extracted in S1010 is executed. Here, as the suggestion probability table, for each set value 1 to 6, for the suggestion display condition (for when the short type and the first long type jackpot game mode are determined) and for the suggestion lottery condition (second long type). (For when the jackpot game mode is determined) is defined respectively, and is set according to the probability of selecting and determining each of the suggested symbols 101 to 103. Then, by determining the suggested lottery random number from each suggested probability table, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 can be selected and determined with a preset selection probability (see FIG. 25). For example, if the suggestion display condition is satisfied and the set value 3 is set, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 is selected with a 100% probability. Further, when the set value 4 is set, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 are selected with a probability of 50%, respectively. Further, when the suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, if the set value 5 is set, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 and the suggestion symbol 103 having a setting of 4 or more are selected with a probability of 10%, respectively, and the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are not. The display is selected with an 80% chance.

Since the subsequent processes from S1020 to S1030 are the same as the processes from S920 to S930 of the second embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since each process from S104 to S1055 is the same as each process from S820 to S835 of the above-described first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

Since the mode of displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 described above is the same as that of the second embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted (see FIGS. 24 and 28).

Next, the features of Example 3 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment, as described above, in the probabilistic gaming state in which the normal gaming state is shifted through the jackpot game, the first reserved memory that is digested is the first reserved memory, and the jackpot is confirmed by the digestion. Only in the case (the establishment of the initial condition and the establishment of the first suggestion lottery probability or the second suggestion lottery probability), the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are displayed during the jackpot game. According to such a configuration, when the jackpot game is executed immediately after the transition to the probabilistic game state and the game returns to the normal game state after the jackpot game, the disappointment caused to the player is displayed by the suggestion symbols 101 to 103. It can be suppressed more effectively.
Further, in the third embodiment, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed only when the initial condition is satisfied and the first suggested lottery probability or the second suggested lottery probability is satisfied. Therefore, the player sets the value. It is possible to provide unprecedented fun of seeking information related to 1 to 6 and requesting the digestion of the first reserved memory immediately after the transition to the probabilistic gaming state. That is, conventionally, when the player shifts to the probabilistic gaming state, the player does not want to digest the first reserved memory and only asks for the digestion of the second reserved memory. During the big hit game, he was hitting right aiming at the right flow area 3b. On the other hand, in the configuration of the third embodiment, not only the right-handed hit but also the left flow down region 3a is performed during the big hit game in which the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are requested to be displayed and the big hit is determined and executed in the normal game state. It is also possible to hit left to aim for. In this way, in addition to the game that was previously devoted to right-handed hitting, the new fun of hitting left and right is added, so the range of the game can be expanded and the interest can be dramatically improved.

Further, even in the configuration of the third embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments described above, it is possible to suppress the emotions of the depressed player when the jackpot game in which the probabilistic game state cannot be continued is executed. At the same time, the original value of the big hit is properly exhibited. Further, since the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 may be displayed even when the second suggestion lottery probability is established, the emotion of the player seeking the digestion of the first hold memory in the probabilistic game state can be further stimulated.

The correspondence between the terms used in Examples 1 to 3 described above 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 large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 correspond to an example of the large winning opening according to the present invention. The probability variation port 35 corresponds to an example of the specific region according to the present invention.
S100 to S110 of the start winning process correspond to an example of the first reserved storage means according to the present invention, and S120 to S130 of the start winning process correspond to an example of the second reserved storage means according to the present invention.
The pass / fail determination processes S165 to S200 correspond to an example of the pass / fail determination means according to the present invention, and S165 to S180 correspond to an example of the process content for preferentially digesting the second reserved memory according to the present invention.
The hit / fail determination processes S205 to S215 correspond to an example of the jackpot mode selection process according to the present invention. The short-type jackpot game mode and the first long-type jackpot game mode correspond to an example of the first jackpot game mode according to the present invention, and the second long-type jackpot game mode corresponds to the second jackpot game according to the present invention. Corresponds to an example of the embodiment.
The jackpot game processing (FIGS. 15 to 18) corresponds to an example of the jackpot game control means according to the present invention.
The probabilistic gaming state corresponds to an example of the high gain gaming state according to the present invention.
S365 to S380 and S410 to S420 of the hit / fail determination process and S600 to S605 and S770 to S785 of the jackpot game process correspond to an example of the game state transition 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 set values 1 to 6 correspond to an example of the winning probability information according to the present invention.
The suggestion symbols 101 to 103 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of the suggestion effect according to the present invention.
The suggestion effect control processing of Examples 1 to 3 (FIGS. 21, 27, and 29) corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect control means according to the present invention.
In the second embodiment, the selection probabilities of the suggestion effect control processes S910 to S925 and the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 (FIGS. 25 and 26) correspond to an example of the content of the suggestion determination process according to the present invention.
In the third embodiment, the selection probabilities of the suggestion effect control processes S1005 to S1025 and the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 (FIG. 25) correspond to an example of the suggestion determination process contents according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, another example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In Examples 1 to 3, the suggestion display condition or the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied in the probabilistic game state (the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first hold memory and the short type or the first long type jackpot game mode is determined). , The suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are always displayed during the big hit game, but the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are not displayed even if the suggestion display condition or the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied. It may be displayed. For example, a predetermined probability (80%, etc.) for displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 is set, and when the suggested display condition or the first suggested lottery condition is satisfied in the probabilistic game state, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed according to the probability. When it is determined whether or not it is displayed and the display is determined, the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed during the jackpot game. Here, the predetermined probabilities for displaying the suggested symbols 101 to 103 may be uniformly set, or different probabilities may be set depending on the set value and the suggested symbols. It is preferable to determine whether or not to display the suggested symbol by a random number lottery.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the set values 4 to 6 are set, the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 or the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 103 are alternately displayed each time the suggestion display condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one may be selected and determined according to the probabilities set in the respective suggested symbols 101 to 103. It is preferable that this selection decision is made by a random number lottery.
Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the probability of selecting the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 101 or the even-numbered suggestion symbol 102 in the set values 4 to 6 is the same as the probability of selecting the suggestion symbol 103 of the setting 4 or more, but different probabilities. It is also possible to set each as. Further, such a selection probability can be changed and set as appropriate.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, three types of odd-numbered suggestion symbols, even-numbered suggestion symbols, and setting 4 or more suggestion symbols are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and different numbers of suggestion symbols may be displayed. , Different suggestion symbols can be displayed. For example, in addition to the above three types of suggestion symbols, five types of suggestion symbols including setting 5 or more suggestion symbols and setting 6 confirmed suggestion symbols can be selectively displayed. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that three types of suggestion symbols, an odd-numbered suggestion symbol, an even-numbered suggestion symbol, and the setting 6 confirmed suggestion symbol, are selectively displayed.
Further, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 that directly suggest the set values 1 to 6, such as the odd number suggestion symbol 101 and the suggestion symbol 103 having a setting of 4 or more, are selectively selected according to the set setting values 1 to 6. In addition to the configuration of displaying in, it is also possible to display a predetermined suggestion symbol by the appearance rate (probability of display) according to the set values 1 to 6. For example, in the case of the setting value 1, the appearance rate of the predetermined suggestion symbol is lowered, and in the case of the setting value 6, the appearance rate of the suggestion symbol is increased. Make the appearance rate different. Further, as in the second embodiment, the suggestion symbol is displayed in both the establishment of the first suggestion lottery condition and the establishment of the second suggestion lottery condition in the probabilistic game state, and the appearance rate of the suggestion symbol described above is used. In the configuration suggesting the set values 1 to 6, when the first suggestion lottery condition is satisfied, the player can easily guess the set set values 1 to 6 as compared with the establishment of the second suggestion lottery condition. Is preferable.
Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the set value is suggested by displaying the suggested symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value may be suggested by the effect of the big hit game. For example, it is possible to determine a plurality of jackpots that display different effects from each other and select and determine one of the jackpots according to the set set value.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the suggestion symbols suggesting the set values 1 to 6 are displayed by satisfying each of the above-mentioned conditions (suggestion display condition, initial condition, first suggestion lottery condition, second suggestion lottery condition). However, as another configuration, it is possible to display a common symbol that does not suggest the set values 1 to 6 when each of the conditions is satisfied. Specifically, when the above conditions are satisfied, a suggestion symbol or a common symbol is selected according to a predetermined probability, and the selected suggestion symbol or the common symbol is displayed. Here, only one of the suggestion symbol and the common symbol may be selected and displayed. Both may be selected.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, one jackpot game mode is selected and determined from the short type jackpot game mode, the first long type jackpot game mode, and the second long type jackpot game mode. Not limited to this, it is possible to set various jackpot game modes, such as selecting and determining other jackpot game modes. For example, a plurality of big hit game modes corresponding to the first big hit game mode of the present invention and a plurality of big hit game modes corresponding to the second big hit game mode of the present invention are defined, and one of the big hit game modes is selected and determined. Can be configured to Alternatively, one big hit game mode corresponding to the first big hit game mode and one big hit game mode corresponding to the second big hit game mode can be defined, and one of the big hit game modes can be selected and determined.
Specifically, one of the short-type jackpot game mode and the long-type jackpot game mode (second long-type jackpot game mode) is selected and determined, and the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first hold memory in the probabilistic game state. Moreover, the suggestion symbol may be displayed by determining the short-type jackpot game mode. Further, if the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first hold memory and the long-type jackpot game mode is determined in the probabilistic game state, it is possible to determine whether the suggestion symbol is displayed or not by lottery. In these cases, the short-type big hit game mode corresponds to the first big hit game mode of the present invention, and the long-type big hit game mode corresponds to the second big hit game mode of the present invention.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the second long type big hit game mode has the opening time of the second big winning opening 15 and the opening time of the probability variation opening 35 as compared with the short type and the first long type big hit game modes. The probability of entering the probabilistic opening 35 is increased by the fifth open round in which the ball is lengthened, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration for increasing the probability of entering the probabilistic opening 35 is appropriately changed. It is possible.
For example, in any of the jackpot game modes, the maximum time for opening the second big winning opening 15 is the same (for example, 30 seconds), and only the opening time of the probability variation opening 35 is different. The configuration may have a different probability of entering the mouth 35. Specifically, in the second long type jackpot game mode, the probability variation port 35 is opened and closed as in the first and second embodiments, while in the short type and the second long type jackpot game mode, the probability variation port 35 is opened and closed. In accordance with the opening of the big winning opening 15, it is opened only once in a very short time (0.2 seconds), or it is not opened. Alternatively, in Examples 1 and 2, the second major winning opening 15 is opened only in the fifth open round, but it is opened in different open rounds or in a plurality of open rounds. It is also possible to do it.

Further, Examples 1 to 3 have a configuration in which two large winning openings 14 and a second large winning opening 15 are arranged, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one large winning opening is arranged. Alternatively, it may be configured with three or four large winning openings. For example, a configuration having only one large winning opening having a probability change opening inside (corresponding to the second major winning opening device of Examples 1 and 2) is used, and the opening time of the large winning opening is determined in a predetermined opening round. By changing the opening time of the probability-changing mouth, it is possible to determine a plurality of jackpot game modes (first jackpot game mode and second jackpot game mode of the present invention) having different ball entry rates into the probability-changing mouth. Specifically, it is preferable that an opening / closing means for opening / closing the probabilistic opening is provided, the probabilistic opening is opened only in the predetermined opening round, and the probabilistic opening is closed except in the predetermined opening round.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, when the suggestion display condition (or the suggestion lottery condition) is satisfied in the probabilistic game state, the suggestion symbol is displayed in the first open round of the jackpot game. The display timing can be changed and set as appropriate. For example, the suggestion symbol may be displayed in the jackpot game start effect, the suggestion symbol may be displayed in the jackpot game end effect, or the suggestion symbol may be displayed in the other open rounds. You may. Furthermore, it is also possible to selectively display at a plurality of different timings.
Further, the suggestion symbol can be displayed not only during the big hit game but also during the change of the first special symbol. Here, in the configuration in which the suggestion symbol is displayed during the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the suggestion symbol may be displayed not only when the first special symbol is confirmed as a big hit but also when the first special symbol is lost. good. In the configuration in which the suggestion symbol is displayed in the case of loss, it is preferable that the probability that the suggestion symbol is displayed in the case of loss is lower than in the case of a big hit. Even in the configuration in which the suggestion symbol is displayed during the fluctuation of the first special symbol as described above, the same action and effect as those of Examples 1 to 3 described above can be obtained.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, it is possible to configure the configuration so that after the big hit game, the normal game state and the probabilistic game state can be shifted to another game state. For example, a time-saving game state (low-probability mode) in which the time-saving mode and the open extension mode are enabled may be defined, and after the big hit game, the game may shift to any of the normal game state, the probabilistic game state, and the time-saving game state. Then, in the time-saving game state described above, it is possible to display the suggestion symbol by satisfying the suggestion display condition (or the initial condition, the first suggestion lottery condition, the second suggestion lottery condition) as in the probabilistic game state. Is. In this case, the probabilistic game state and the time-saving game state correspond to the high-gain game state of the present invention, and the time-saving mode and the open extension mode are higher gains of the player than the normal game state. Become.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, when the first reserved memory is digested in the probabilistic game state, the player may be notified that the first special symbol is changed. For example, a predetermined symbol indicating the variation of the first special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device. As a result, the player can clearly know that it is a fluctuation of the first special symbol (digestion of the first reserved memory), and thus can effectively recall the feeling of requesting the display of the suggestive symbol. It should be noted that the notification indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol can be performed not only by the effect display by the symbol but also by sound or light.

Further, the first to third embodiments have a configuration in which the set values 1 to 6 of six stages that determine the jackpot winning probabilities that are different from each other are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of stages of the set values is appropriately changed and set. It is possible. 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 configurations of Examples 1 to 3, the suggestion effect suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 is executed by the effect symbol display device 6 by displaying the suggestion symbols 101 to 103, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the suggestion effect may be executed by lighting or blinking by the lamp, or may be executed by the sound from the 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 Examples 1 to 3, the suggestion symbol may be displayed by satisfying the suggestion display condition or the suggestion lottery condition only when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the first reserved memory in the probabilistic game state. Not limited to this, the suggestion symbol can be displayed even when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the second reserved memory.
That is, as another example
"In the ball game machine of the present invention,
The suggestion effect control means determines with a predetermined probability whether or not to execute the suggestion effect when the hit / fail determination means determines a big hit by digesting the second hold memory in the high gain gaming state, and the suggestion effect is determined according to the determination. With the processing content to perform
A ball gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined probability is determined so as to determine the execution of the suggestion effect with a lower probability than when a big hit is determined by digesting the first reserved memory. "
Is proposed.
According to the configuration of such another example, since the suggestion effect may be executed even if the jackpot is due to the digestion of the second reserved memory, the interest of the game by the suggestion effect can be further improved. Further, in the jackpot game based on the digestion of the first reserved memory, the probability that the suggestion effect is executed is higher than in the case of the jackpot game based on the digestion of the second reserved memory. It is easy for the player to relate and recognize the jackpot game by digesting the first reserved memory. Therefore, even if the suggestion effect may be executed in the jackpot game by digesting the second reserved memory, the above-mentioned present invention can suppress the emotion of the player who is depressed by the occurrence of the jackpot due to the digestion of the first reserved memory. The action and effect of can be stably exhibited.
As a specific configuration of this alternative example, when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the second hold memory in the probabilistic game state, when the short type or the first long type jackpot game mode is selected and determined, a predetermined probability (for example, 5) is obtained. %) Determines whether or not to display the suggested symbols 101 to 103, and when the display is determined, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the suggested symbols 101 to 103. Furthermore, in the probabilistic game state, when the jackpot is confirmed by digesting the second hold memory and the second long type jackpot game mode is selected and determined, whether or not the suggested symbols 101 to 103 are displayed with a predetermined probability (for example, 2%). When it is determined and the display is determined, the suggestion symbols 101 to 103 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

Further, the pachinko machines 1 of Examples 1 to 3 have 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. Further, the pachinko machines of Examples 1 and 2 may be so-called managed game machines. 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.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 Game area 6 Directional symbol display device 11 1st start port 12 2nd start port 14 1st big prize opening 15 2nd big prize opening 35 Probability change port (specific area)
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One or more large winning openings provided in the game area, in which the game balls flowing down the game area are converted into an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter.
A specific area provided inside at least one of the large winning openings and through which a game ball entered in the open state of the large winning opening can pass.
A first start port and a second start port provided in the game area and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
The first hold storage means for generating and storing the first hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and the first hold storage means.
A second holding storage means for generating and storing a second holding storage due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting 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 first reserved memory or the second reserved memory.
When the determination result by the hit / fail determination means is a big hit, either the predetermined first big hit game mode or the second big hit game mode in which the game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than the first big hit game mode. A jackpot mode selection means for selecting
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game that opens the jackpot according to the first jackpot game mode and the second jackpot game mode selected by the jackpot mode selection means, and
A gaming state transition means for shifting to a high-gain gaming state in which the player's gain is higher than that in the normal gaming state after the jackpot game, triggered by the passage of the game ball through the specific area during the jackpot game. In the equipped ball game machine
The hit / fail determination means includes a processing content for preferentially digesting the second hold memory as compared with the first hold memory, and the jackpot mode selection means determines a jackpot by digesting the second hold memory. In this case, the processing content is provided to increase the probability of selecting the second jackpot game mode as compared with the case where the jackpot is determined by digesting the first hold memory.
Probability setting means that has a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities and sets any one of the jackpot winning probabilities by the operation of the administrator.
When the winning / failing determination means determines a jackpot by digesting the first hold memory in the high gain gaming state, the winning probability related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means during the jackpot game executed by the jackpot determination. It is equipped with a suggestion effect control means that performs a suggestion effect that suggests information .
The suggestion effect control means includes a suggestion determination process content for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect when the hit / fail determination means determines a big hit by digesting the first hold memory in the high gain gaming state. hand,
The content of the suggestion determination process is the second and subsequent hit / fail determinations when the first hold memory is hit by the first hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means in the high-gain game state in which the normal game state is shifted through the jackpot game. A ball game machine characterized in that the probability of deciding the execution of a suggestion effect is higher than that in the case of a big hit determination. One or more large winning openings provided in the game area, in which the game balls flowing down the game area are converted into an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter.
A specific area provided inside at least one of the large winning openings and through which a game ball entered in the open state of the large winning opening can pass.
A first start port and a second start port provided in the game area and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
The first hold storage means for generating and storing the first hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and the first hold storage means.
A second holding storage means for generating and storing a second holding storage due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting 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 first reserved memory or the second reserved memory.
When the determination result by the hit / fail determination means is a big hit, either the predetermined first big hit game mode or the second big hit game mode in which the game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than the first big hit game mode. A jackpot mode selection means for selecting
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game that opens the jackpot according to the first jackpot game mode and the second jackpot game mode selected by the jackpot mode selection means, and
A gaming state transition means for shifting to a high-gain gaming state in which the player's gain is higher than that in the normal gaming state after the jackpot game, triggered by the passage of the game ball through the specific area during the jackpot game. In the equipped ball game machine
The hit / fail determination means includes a processing content for preferentially digesting the second hold memory as compared with the first hold memory, and the jackpot mode selection means determines a jackpot by digesting the second hold memory. In this case, the processing content is provided to increase the probability of selecting the second jackpot game mode as compared with the case where the jackpot is determined by digesting the first hold memory.
Probability setting means that has a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities and sets any one of the jackpot winning probabilities by the operation of the administrator.
When the winning / failing determination means determines a jackpot by digesting the first hold memory in the high gain gaming state, the winning probability related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means during the jackpot game executed by the jackpot determination. It is equipped with a suggestion effect control means that performs a suggestion effect that suggests information .
The suggestion effect control means performs the suggestion effect only when the first hold memory is determined to be a jackpot by the first hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means in the high gain gaming state shifted from the normal game state through the jackpot game. A ball game machine characterized by being made into a machine.

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