JP6924521B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, pachinko machines, which are examples of gaming machines, include, for example, a main control means for executing a so-called jackpot lottery due to a winning of a game ball to a starting winning slot, a display unit for directing based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the like. It has been devised to have a sub-control means for determining and executing the production in. Further, in such a pachinko machine, as a game mode that defines the ease of executing a special effect using an effect display unit or the like, there are a normal mode and a special mode in which a special effect is more easily executed than the normal mode. Is set as a sub-control means. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a mode transition lottery is executed by a sub-control means triggered by winning a prize at the start winning opening of a game ball, and when the mode transition lottery is won, the game mode is changed from the normal mode to a special one. It is supposed to shift to the mode.

JP 2015-166002

However, the transition of the game mode as described above lacks freshness, and a novel game property that has never existed is required.

Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide a highly playable gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game that has never existed before.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is provided with a game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball in a game area in which the game ball flows down, a symbol display unit capable of fluctuating / definitely displaying a symbol, and a symbol display unit. An effect display unit for performing various display effects is provided, and further, a main control means for controlling the operation related to the game and the display operation in the symbol display unit, and a sub for controlling the display operation in the effect display unit. A control means is provided, and when the main control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the fluctuation condition, the final display mode of the symbol and the variation of the symbol are based on the acquired numerical value. A basic fluctuation pattern including time is determined, a confirmation display mode of the symbol and a start command including information related to the basic fluctuation pattern are transmitted to the sub-control means, and the symbol display unit displays the fluctuation of the symbol. When the symbol is started and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined confirmed display mode with the passage of the fluctuation time , and further, when the confirmed display mode is the predetermined special confirmed display mode, the jackpot state is displayed after the confirmed display of the symbol. while Ru is occurring, the sub-control means, on the basis of the start command, a game machine for determining the detailed variation pattern to be displayed effect on the presentation display unit, to the main control unit, the fundamental wobble As the main game mode related to the determination of the pattern, a main normal mode in which the special basic fluctuation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability and a main special mode in which the special basic fluctuation pattern is selected with a higher probability than the main normal mode are set. When the main control means determines that the predetermined main transition condition including the fixed display number of the symbol is satisfied, the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode, while the sub As the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the special basic variation pattern, the control means is set with a specific detailed variation pattern including the specific display effect and a non-specific detailed variation pattern not including the specific display effect . When the symbol changes when the finalized display mode of the symbol becomes the special fixed display mode, the specific detailed variation pattern changes more when the fixed display mode of the symbol does not change to the special fixed display mode than when the symbol changes. As the sub-game mode related to the determination of the detailed variation pattern, the sub-normal mode in which the specific detailed variation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability and the sub-normal mode in which the specific detailed variation pattern is determined are higher in probability than the sub-normal mode. A sub-special mode for selecting the specific detailed fluctuation pattern is set, and the sub-control means executes a sub-game mode transition lottery based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means, and the sub-game If elected to the mode shift lottery, by shifting the previous Symbol sub-game mode from the sub-normal mode to the sub-special mode, said in the main game mode is the main normal mode, and, the sub-game mode is the sub-normal The first game mode in the mode, the second game mode in which the main game mode is in the main special mode, and the sub game mode is in the sub normal mode, and the main game mode is the main normal mode. A third game mode in which the sub-game mode is in the sub-special mode and a third game mode in which the main game mode is in the main special mode and the sub-game mode is in the sub-special mode. It is characterized in that the game progresses while shifting between the four types of game modes related to the ease of execution of the specific display effect with the four game modes.

It should be noted that a symbol display unit capable of fluctuating / confirming the symbol and an effect display unit for performing various display effects are provided, and the main operation related to the game and the display operation in the symbol display unit are controlled. A control means and a sub control means for controlling a display operation in the effect display unit are provided, and the main control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of a variation condition. The definite display mode of the symbol and the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol are determined based on the numerical values, and the start command including the definite display mode of the symbol and the information related to the basic fluctuation pattern is sub-controlled. While transmitting to the means, the symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the symbol, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined definite display mode with the lapse of the fluctuation time, while the sub-control means sends the start command to the start command. Based on this, in a gaming machine that determines a detailed variation pattern that is a display effect on the effect display unit, a special basic variation is made to the main control means as a main game mode related to the determination of the basic variation pattern with a predetermined probability. A main normal mode for selecting a pattern and a main special mode for selecting the special basic fluctuation pattern with a higher probability than the main normal mode are set, and the main control means includes a fixed display number of times for the symbol. When the predetermined main transition condition is satisfied, the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode, while the sub control means is provided with the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the special basic variation pattern. A specific detailed variation pattern including the specific display effect and a non-specific detailed variation pattern not including the specific display effect are set, and as a sub-game mode related to the determination of the detailed variation pattern, the said with a predetermined probability. A sub-normal mode for selecting a specific detailed variation pattern and a sub-special mode for selecting the specific detailed variation pattern with a higher probability than the sub-normal mode are set, and the sub-control means confirms and displays the symbol. When a predetermined sub-transition condition including the number of times is satisfied, the sub-game mode is shifted from the sub-normal mode to the sub-special mode, so that the main game mode is in the main normal mode and the sub is in the sub-normal mode. The first game mode in which the game mode is in the sub-normal mode, the main game mode is in the main special mode, and the sub-game mode is A second game mode in the sub-normal mode, a third game mode in which the main game mode is in the main normal mode, and the sub-game mode is in the sub-special mode, and the main game mode The game progresses while shifting between four types of game modes related to the ease of execution of the specific display effect with the fourth game mode in which the main special mode is in and the sub game mode is in the sub special mode. It is also conceivable to adopt the first configuration of doing.
Then, by adopting such a first configuration, in order to shift the main game mode from the main normal mode to the main special mode in the main control means based on a predetermined main transition condition including the fixed display number of symbols. Mode transition by sub-control means Compared to the conventional gaming machine that shifts the game mode only according to the result of the lottery, the transition mode of the game mode is novel, and it is possible to provide unprecedented playability. Can produce the effect.
In addition, when a predetermined sub transition condition is satisfied not only on the main control means side but also on the sub control means side, the sub-normal mode in which the specific detailed fluctuation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability has a higher probability than the sub-normal mode. Shift the sub-game mode to the sub-special mode in which the specific detailed fluctuation pattern is selected with. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode becomes extremely complicated, and it is possible to achieve the effect that the game playability can be further improved.

Further, in the one adopting the first configuration, the game ball detecting means is provided in the game area where the game ball flows down, and the sub control means is based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means. It is also conceivable to adopt a second configuration in which a numerical value is acquired from one or a plurality of random numbers and it is determined whether or not the sub-transition condition is satisfied based on the acquired numerical value.
Further, in the first configuration or the second configuration adopted, the sub control means changes the probability of determining that the sub transition condition is satisfied based on the number of confirmed display times of the symbol. It is also conceivable to adopt the second configuration.

According to the present invention, as the main game mode related to the determination of the basic fluctuation pattern, the main control means has a main normal mode in which a special basic fluctuation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability, and a special basic fluctuation with a higher probability than the main normal mode. A main special mode for selecting a pattern is set, and the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode in the main control means based on a predetermined main transition condition including a fixed display number of symbols. Therefore, compared to the conventional gaming machine that shifts the gaming mode only according to the result of the mode transition lottery by the sub-control means, the transition mode of the gaming mode is novel and has unprecedented playability. Can be done.
Further, when a predetermined sub-transition condition is satisfied based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means not only on the main control means side but also on the sub control means side, the specific detailed fluctuation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability. The sub-game mode is shifted from the sub-normal mode to the sub-special mode in which the specific detailed fluctuation pattern is selected with a higher probability than the sub-normal mode. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode becomes extremely complicated, and the game playability can be further improved.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of d counter and the definite display mode of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern in a main normal mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern in a main special mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the definite display mode of the 1st special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of the f-counter and the detailed fluctuation pattern in a sub-normal mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and a detailed fluctuation pattern in a sub-special mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of g-counter and the presence / absence of mode transition. It is a flowchart which showed the control which concerns on the mode transition of the main game mode in a main control device. It is a flowchart which showed the control which concerns on the mode transition of the sub-game mode in a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which showed the control which concerns on the determination of the detailed variation pattern in a sub-control device.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowed to flow down in the game area 16 to play a game. The game board 2 is a machine that functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, and the like arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. In addition, two symbol display units arranged side by side are provided at a position near the center of the game area 16, and decorative symbols composed of numbers "1" to "9" are displayed in each symbol display unit. A stage 81 and a game area 16 that are extended in the left-right direction along the lower side of the effect display unit 6 for variable / confirmed display and the effect display unit 6 on which the game ball can roll left and right. For button games, which is provided under the warp passage 82 for guiding the game ball flowing down the inside to the stage 81 and the effect display unit 6, and has two 7-segment displays arranged side by side on the left and right. A display member 80 including a display unit 83 and the like is installed. Further, below the display member 80, from the central portion to the lower portion of the game area 16, the entrance 84 through which the game ball can enter, the game ball flow path 85 branching from the entrance 84 and extending downward, various electric accessories, and the like. A center member 26 having a start winning opening 19 in which a game ball can win and an out opening (not shown) for discharging a game ball that has not won in the starting winning opening 19 to the outside of the game area 16 is installed. ing. The effect display unit 6 is composed of a dot display in which a large number of lighting units are arranged side by side in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and two symbol display units are provided on one dot display. There is. Further, the probability that the game ball that has entered the center member 26 through the entrance 84 will win the starting winning opening 19 is about 1/20.

Further, on the left side of the display member 80 and the center member 26, a left-handed space SL is formed in which the winning members 86 and 86 on which the game ball can flow down and the game ball can win are installed. By letting the striking space SL flow down, it is possible to efficiently aim for entry into the warp passage 82 (that is, guidance on the stage 81) and entry into the entrance 84 (that is, entry into the center member 26). ing. On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the display member 80 and the center member 26 so that the game ball can flow down. In this right-handed space SR, a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A and 18B that alternately open and close in a so-called jackpot state are installed. Has been done. Then, by letting the game ball flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, the gate member 20 can be passed through, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is open can be won or opened. The movable winning devices 18A and 18B can be made to win a prize. A large number of game nails are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display unit 87 is provided so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed separately.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, a supply plate 7 for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. The storage plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a central button 71, a left button 72, and a right button 73 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player are provided in front of the supply plate 7. The center button 71 can be pushed downward, the left button 72 can be pushed diagonally backward to the right, and the right button 73 can be pushed diagonally backward to the left.
Further, speakers 14, 14, ... For sound effects, various messages, etc. are provided at the upper edge of the front door 4 and the front of the supply plate 7 at positions on the left and right sides of the various buttons 71 to 73. ing. In addition, lamp members 15, 15, ... With a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper edge of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 that controls the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called jackpot lottery) is executed. The device 30 (shown in FIG. 4), the display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the display operation of the effect display unit 6, and the light emission control device 51 (FIG. 4) that controls the lighting / blinking operation of the lamp member 15. (Shown in 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sound control operation from the speaker 14, and a sub control device 40 (shown in FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. (Shown in Fig. 4) etc. are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 includes a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of the following members as well as execution of a jackpot lottery, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, and a main control board 31 on which an interface 35 and the like are mounted. There is. The main control board 31 is connected to the starting winning opening 19, the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the movable winning devices 18A and 18B, the gate member 20, the special symbol display unit 87, and the like via the interface 35. .. Further, the main control board 31 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for an open lottery for whether or not to open the tulip-type electric accessory 17, a c counter (random number for determining a big hit) used for a big hit lottery, and a first in the special symbol display unit 87. A d-counter (random number for determining the definite display mode) that determines the definite display mode of the special symbol or the second special symbol, and an e-counter (random number for determining the fluctuation time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol. ) Etc. are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The a counter is between 0 and 9 (10 ways), the c counter is between 0 and 19 (20 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 8 (9 ways), and the e counter is 0 to 40. Loop count is performed between (41 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter triggered by the passage detection in the gate member 20 of the game ball, and also triggers the winning detection in the start winning opening 19 of the game ball and the tulip-type electric accessory 17. , C counter, d counter, and e counter, respectively, to obtain one numerical value (execute a jackpot lottery).

Further, the storage means 33 includes a definite display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter as shown in FIG. 5 and the first special symbol to be definitely displayed on the special symbol display unit 87 are associated with each other, and the numerical value of the d counter and the special. A definite display mode determination table (not shown) associated with the second special symbol to be definitely displayed on the symbol display unit 87, and the numerical value of the e-counter and the basic fluctuation pattern are associated with each other as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The basic fluctuation pattern determination table and the like are stored. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the final display) of the special symbol. Further, in the storage means 33, for example, a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 while either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variablely displayed on the special symbol display unit 87. In such a case, the numerical values acquired from the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the winning are used as pending information, and the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 are distinguished from each other, and a maximum of four (up to four). A hold information storage area 36 for storing (up to a total of eight) is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 one by one, and executes a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A storage area 37 for determining a jackpot is provided. The reserved information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed (in the pachinko machine 1, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 wins a prize). The hold information related to the above is digested with priority over the hold information related to the winning of the starting winning opening 19), and new hold information can be stored with the digestion.

The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage means 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Further, the sub-integrated board 41 is installed at various buttons 71 to 73, the button game display unit 83, and the entrance 84 via the interface 45, and also includes an approach detection sensor 88 that detects the approach of the game ball to the center member 26. It is electrically connected. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the jackpot lottery (various commands and the like as described later) from the main control board 31 as described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content thereof, and controls the speaker 14 and the lamp. It controls the operation of the member 15, the display operation of the effect display unit 6, and the like.

Further, the storage means 43 includes a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a moving image of the character. A variation pattern storage area 46 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns composed of the character effects used and the like is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are the basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31 as shown in FIG. It is associated and memorized. Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing schedule information as will be described later transmitted from the main control board 31.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32 (satisfaction of the variable condition). Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. Then, when the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are stored in the hold information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each game state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c-counter this time is a predetermined "big hit value (for example," 0 "in the big hit judgment table in the normal state, and" 0 "to" 9 "in the big hit judgment table in the high probability state. (That is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is a "big hit"), and the d counter based on the judgment result related to the "big hit". Definite display mode of the special symbol based on the numerical value obtained from and which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is won (in the case of "big hit", the type of "big hit"), And, what happens to the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter based on the determination result related to the "big hit" is once determined as a preliminary determination in advance of the jackpot determination described later. Further, as a result of the preliminary determination, which of the start winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is the hold information associated with the winning of the main CPU 32, and which number of hold information is the main CPU 32 based on? Schedule information including the above is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

Further, the main CPU 32 constantly confirms whether the special symbol is variablely displayed or confirmedly displayed on the special symbol display unit 87, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. If the confirmation is displayed, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, when the hold information exists, the hold information having the highest priority to be digested (in the present embodiment, when the hold information relating to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 exists, the hold information is stored in the earliest among the hold information. It becomes the hold information, and if there is no hold information related to the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17, it will be the hold information memorized earlier among the hold information related to the prize of the start winning opening 19). While moving to the area 37, the following jackpot determination is executed for the reserved information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the hold information is the predetermined “big hit value”. That is, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" or "missing" is determined. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 7 (b) is used to determine the final display mode of the special symbol based on whether or not the prize is won, and the basic value corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is used. Read the variation pattern (that is, determine the basic variation pattern including the jackpot type and the variation time of the symbol). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 The definite display mode of the special symbol is determined based on which of the prizes is won, and the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a) is used to determine the numerical value acquired from the e-counter. Read the corresponding basic fluctuation pattern (that is, determine the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol).

After that, the main CPU 32 is special depending on which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is associated with the winning, the result of the big hit lottery (whether it is a "big hit" or "missing"). A start command including information indicating a definite display mode of the symbol and the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display unit 87, the first special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the start winning opening 19 is digested, and the reserved information related to the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17 is digested. 2 The special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner, and the time counting by the timer 34 is started. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol according to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery and which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 are reached. The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the confirmed display mode based on whether or not the prize is won, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. The reserved information transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 is deleted with the confirmation display of the special symbol related to the reserved information.

Further, in relation to the confirmation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 32 has a big hit lottery result based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19, and the acquired numerical value from the d counter is "0" to "3". If any of the above, the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol B (first special confirmed display mode). Further, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "big hit" and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is any of "4" to "5", the first special symbol is designated as a symbol. The final display is performed in C (first special final display mode). Furthermore, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "big hit" and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is any of "6" to "7", the first special symbol is given. The symbol D (first special final display mode) is used for final display. In addition, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "big hit" and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "8", the first special symbol is designated as symbol E (first special). Confirmation display mode). Then, after the confirmation display, a start demo for notifying the start of the jackpot state, and intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B over a predetermined number of times (the movable winning device 18A and the movable winning device 18B are alternately opened). ), And a jackpot state consisting of an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state is generated.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17 is "big hit", the main CPU 32 in the second special definite display mode (for example, "7") of the second special symbol. After the confirmation display, the start demo that notifies the start of the jackpot state, the intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B for a predetermined number of times, and the end demo that notifies the end of the jackpot state, as in the case of winning the start winning opening 19. Causes a jackpot state consisting of. Then, when a game ball wins in the movable winning devices 18A and 18B opened with the occurrence of the jackpot state, more game balls (for example, 10) are won as compared with the case where the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 are won. ) Is paid out as a prize ball.

If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "missing", the first special symbol is set to symbol A (first non-special confirmed display mode), and the tulip type electric accessory 17 is won. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the result is "missing", the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the predetermined second non-special confirmed display mode (for example, "2"), and then the pending information to be digested next is jackpot. The device shifts to the determination storage area 37, and the jackpot determination related to the pending information is executed.

Further, the main CPU 32 counts the number of occurrences of the jackpot state, and until the number of occurrences reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 10 times), the result of the jackpot lottery is determined in the next jackpot determination after the jackpot state is completed. Until it becomes a "big hit", the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be a "big hit" is improved as described above, and the tulip type electric accessory 17 is likely to be opened or opened for a long time. By setting at least one of the states, a support state is generated in which the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to win a prize. Then, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a "big hit" and the tulip type electric motor without causing a high probability state and a support state with the end of the jackpot state. The accessory 17 is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game, which is difficult to open. Therefore, it can be said that a gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs intermittently over a predetermined limited number of times is a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The matter "from the end of the jackpot state until the result of the jackpot lottery becomes" jackpot "in the next jackpot determination" may be realized by setting, for example, the number of times the symbol changes to 10,000.

On the other hand, the main CPU 32 also controls the opening / closing operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter (performs an open lottery) at the timing of passage detection, and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined "open numerical value (for example, a support state has occurred). There are 9 ways of "0" to "8", and if the support state does not occur, there is only one way of "0") ". Then, when the numerical value acquired from the a counter is the "open numerical value", that is, the result of the open lottery is "winning", the tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the closed state is opened to open. At this time, if the support state occurs, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times for a longer time (2 seconds) than when the support state does not occur. Operate in mode. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, when the support state does not occur, the tulip is normally opened in a normal open operation mode, for example, for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than when the support state occurs, and the tulip is opened only once. The type electric accessory 17 is operated. Therefore, even if the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened by winning the open lottery, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17.

Further, if the numerical value acquired from the a counter is not the "open numerical value", that is, the result of the open lottery is "missing", the tulip type electric accessory 17 is not operated in the closed state. Therefore, the game ball does not win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, when the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball is detected, for example, while the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is being operated in the special opening operation mode, the passage is performed at the timing of the passage, as in the case of the above-mentioned hold information. The acquired numerical values of the a counters are stored in the storage means 33 up to a predetermined number, and each time the operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 according to the special opening operation mode is completed, the result of the opening lottery is confirmed in the stored order. It is designed to do.

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the schedule information, it stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Further, the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally confirmed and displayed is determined according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the confirmed display mode of the special symbol. Then, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is read out from the variation pattern storage area 46, and while the timer 44 clocks the detailed variation pattern, the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6 is variablely displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern. , After the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the predetermined order (here, the symbol display on the left side and the symbol display on the right), the decorative symbols are confirmed and displayed in the above-determined display mode upon receiving the stop command. .. That is, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot decorative symbol confirmation display mode (for example, "7.7" or "3.3") in which two identical special decorative symbols are arranged side by side. If the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", one of the decorative symbols is confirmed and displayed in a different decorative symbol confirmation display mode (for example, "7.8") from the other decorative symbol. The read schedule information is deleted from the schedule information storage area 47.

Further, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 causes the jackpot state, for example, during the start demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the start of the jackpot state, and the opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B is started. Then, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the final display mode of the symbol is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demo is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state will end by using the effect display unit 6.

In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player starts the game from the normal state, rotates the handle 9 to operate the launching device 10, and moves the game ball through the launching passage 13 to the gaming area 16. First, let the left-handed space SL flow down (so-called left-handed), aiming for the game ball to enter the center member 26, and eventually for the game ball to win the starting winning opening 19. Then, when the result of the so-called big hit lottery executed due to the winning detection of the game ball to the starting winning opening 19 becomes a "big hit", the special symbol display unit 87 and the effect display unit 6 are set with the predetermined "big hit symbols" respectively. Is confirmed and displayed. Further, when the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed, a so-called big hit state occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once, respectively. Therefore, the player performs a so-called right-handed hit in which the game ball is driven into the right-handed space SR and flows down, aiming to win the game ball in the movable winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 19, the first special symbol is changed / confirmed on the special symbol display unit 87.

Further, when the jackpot state ends, the result of the so-called winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is likely to be a "hit", and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is frequently opened. As a result, the game ball can be won, and the result of the big hit lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to be a "big hit", so-called probabilistic state occurs. Therefore, the player continues to hit right, aiming for the game ball to pass through the gate member 20 and to win the game ball for the tulip-type electric accessory 17, which is frequently opened. Further, when the result of the big hit lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the tulip type electric accessory 17 becomes "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 87 and the production display unit 6. Then, the "big hit state" in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each occurs again. When the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second special symbol is changed / confirmed on the special symbol display unit 87.

Then, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the probability change state does not occur after the end of the jackpot state, and the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is obtained. A game that is unlikely to be a "hit" (or not a "hit"), the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is hardly opened (or never opened), and the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a "big hit". It returns to the normal state at the beginning. Therefore, the player returns to the above-mentioned game in which the player stops right-handed and left-handed.

(Explanation of control related to transition of production mode)
Here, the transition of the game mode in the pachinko machine 1, which is the main part of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 15.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the definite display mode of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the detailed fluctuation pattern in the sub-normal mode. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the detailed fluctuation pattern in the sub-special mode. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the g counter and the presence / absence of mode transition. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control related to the mode transition of the main game mode in the main control device 30. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control related to the mode transition of the sub-game mode in the sub-control device 40. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control related to the determination of the detailed fluctuation pattern in the sub control device 40.

In the main control device 30, a plurality of types of basic fluctuation pattern determination tables having different probabilities of selecting the basic variation pattern D (special basic variation pattern) are set as the basic variation pattern determination table in the normal state. That is, the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 6) in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a predetermined probability, and the special basic fluctuation pattern determination in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a higher probability than the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. A table (FIG. 7) is set. Then, in the jackpot lottery, the state in which the basic variation pattern is determined based on the normal basic variation pattern determination table is assumed that the main game mode is in the main normal mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined based on the special basic variation pattern determination table. It is assumed that the main game mode is in the main special mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 30 is associated with a definite display mode of the first special symbol when a jackpot state occurs and a transition cycle of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table. That is, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the symbol B and the jackpot state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state through the probabilistic state as described above, and then the number of times the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed is changed. The main game mode is set to the main normal mode until it reaches 4 times, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot judgment during that time, but the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is the 5th time ( Regarding the jackpot determination that becomes the special number of times), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table. In addition, for the 9th jackpot judgment from the 6th ((special number + 1)) finalized display number of the 1st special symbol, the main game mode is set to the main normal mode again, and the 1st special symbol is confirmed. Regarding the jackpot determination in which the number of display times is the 10th (special number of times), the main game mode is set to the main special mode again. Then, the main control device 30 continues the transition of the main game mode in this cycle until the result of the big hit lottery becomes "big hit" in the big hit determination.

Further, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the symbol C and the jackpot state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state and then the main game mode until the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol reaches eight. Is set as the main normal mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination during that period. Then, regarding the jackpot determination in which the final display number of the first special symbol is the ninth time (special number of times), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. In addition, the main normal mode is set again for the 17th jackpot judgment from the 10th ((special number + 1)) finalized display count of the 1st special symbol, and the finalized display count of the 1st special symbol is 18. Regarding the jackpot judgment that is the second time (special number of times), the main game mode is shifted in a cycle such as setting the main special mode again.

Further, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the symbol D and the jackpot state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state and then the main game mode until the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol reaches 12 times. Is set as the main normal mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination during that period. Then, regarding the jackpot determination in which the final display number of the first special symbol is the 13th (special number of times), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. In addition, the main normal mode is set again for the 25th jackpot judgment from the 14th ((special number + 1)) finalized display count of the first special symbol, and the finalized display count of the first special symbol is 26. Regarding the jackpot judgment that is the second time (special number of times), the main game mode is shifted in a cycle such as setting the main special mode again.

In addition, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the symbol E and the jackpot state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state and then performs the main game until the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol reaches 16 times. The mode is the main normal mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination during that period. Then, regarding the jackpot determination in which the final display number of the first special symbol is the 17th (special number of times), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. In addition, the main normal mode is set again for the 33rd jackpot judgment from the 18th ((special number + 1)) finalized display count of the first special symbol, and the finalized display count of the first special symbol is 34. Regarding the jackpot judgment that is the second time (special number of times), the main game mode is shifted in a cycle such as setting the main special mode again.

On the other hand, the sub-control device 40 stores a plurality of types of display effects (super reach A to C) as detailed fluctuation patterns (super reach) corresponding to the basic fluctuation pattern D, and one of them, super reach. A is a display effect including an effect (specific display effect) in which a special character appears on the effect display unit 6 during the variable display of the decorative pattern (for example, immediately after the start of the change or when the so-called reach display is established). There is. Further, the sub-control device 40 is a display effect on the effect display unit 6 until the next change of the decorative symbol is started when the sub-game mode transition lottery as described later is won. A notification effect that notifies the player that the above special character is likely to appear during the next variation display of the decorative pattern (for example, suggesting that a special character is likely to appear during the next variation display). (For example, displaying the message to be displayed on the effect display unit 6) is also stored. The super reach A including the specific display effect is the specific detailed variation pattern, and the super reach B and C not including the specific display effect are the non-specific detailed variation patterns.

Further, the sub control device 40 also stores a correspondence between the definite display mode of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table when the jackpot state occurs, and the main control device 30. By counting the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol based on the start command from, it is possible to determine what kind of situation the main game mode is currently in. In addition, the sub-control device 40 determines the detailed fluctuation pattern (in particular, when the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern D, the sub-control device 40 determines which of the super reach A to C the detailed fluctuation pattern is to be. ) The sub-game mode, which is whether or not to shift the f-counter (random number for determining detailed production) and the sub-game mode for the effect determination lottery, and whether or not to execute the above notification effect on the effect display unit 6. The g counter (random number for determining the transition to the sub-game mode) used for the transition lottery, the detailed fluctuation pattern determination table in which the numerical value of the f counter and the detailed variation pattern are associated with each other as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and as shown in FIG. A sub-game mode transition determination table or the like that associates the numerical value of the g counter with the presence / absence of transition of the sub-game mode (which is also the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect) is stored.

Like the c-counter and the like, the f-counter and the g-counter are loop counters that count by adding one by one in a very short time according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on, and the f-counter is a loop counter. The g counter is designed to loop count between 0 and 99 (100 ways) and between 0 and 99 (100 ways), respectively, and the acquisition of a numerical value using the counter is the acquisition of a numerical value from a random number. Can be regarded as. Then, the sub control device 40 acquires one numerical value from the f counter in response to the reception of the start command. In addition, one numerical value is acquired from the g counter triggered by the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance 84 (the sub-game mode transition lottery is executed).

Further, as the detailed variation pattern determination table, a plurality of types of detailed variation pattern determination tables having different probabilities of selecting Super Reach A are set. That is, a normal detailed variation pattern determination table (FIG. 10) in which super reach A is selected with a predetermined probability, and a special detailed variation pattern determination table (FIG. 10) in which super reach A is selected with a higher probability than the normal detailed variation pattern determination table. FIG. 11) and are set. Then, when the basic fluctuation pattern included in the start command is the basic fluctuation pattern D, the state in which the numerical value acquired from the f counter is associated with the normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the detailed fluctuation pattern is subordinated. It is assumed that the game mode is in the sub-normal mode, and that the sub-game mode is in the sub-special mode in the state where the detailed variation pattern is determined by associating the numerical value acquired from the f counter with the special detailed variation pattern determination table. In the normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table and the special detailed fluctuation pattern determination table, Super Reach A is more likely to be selected when the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" than when it is "missing". It has become.

Further, as the sub-game mode transition determination table, a sub-game mode transition determination table (FIG. 12 (a)) for low probability used in a state where the probability of winning the sub-game mode transition lottery is low, and a sub-game mode transition lottery. A sub-game mode transition determination table (FIG. 12 (b)) for high accuracy, which is used in a state where the probability of winning is high, is set.

Then, the main control device 30 and the sub control device 40 determine whether or not to execute the specific display effect while shifting each game mode according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 to 15.
First, in the main control device 30, the execution of the jackpot determination (S1) according to the winning detection of the game ball to the starting winning opening 19 is performed, and the fixed display number of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic fluctuation pattern determination table are referred to. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination this time is the jackpot determination of the special number of times for shifting the main game mode from the main normal mode to the main special mode (S2). Then, when the jackpot judgment this time is the jackpot judgment of the special number of times (determined as YES in S2), the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode (S6), and the value acquired from the e-counter is calculated. The basic fluctuation pattern is determined in correspondence with the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table (S7). On the other hand, if the current jackpot determination is not the special number of jackpot determinations (determined as NO in S2), it is confirmed whether or not the current jackpot determination is the (special number of times + 1) th jackpot determination (S3). Then, when the jackpot determination this time is the (special number + 1) th jackpot determination (determined as YES in S3), the main game mode is shifted from the main special mode to the main normal mode (S4), and the e-counter is used. The basic fluctuation pattern is determined by associating the acquired numerical value with the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table (S5). In addition, if the jackpot judgment this time is not the (special number + 1) th jackpot judgment (determined as NO in S3), the value acquired from the e-counter is usually used as the basic fluctuation pattern without shifting to the main game mode mode. The basic fluctuation pattern is determined in correspondence with the determination table (S5).

Next, the sub-control device 40 detects the approach of the game ball to the entrance 84 (S11) and confirms the current (at the time of approach detection) sub-game mode (here, the sub-game mode is the sub-special mode). It is confirmed whether or not there is (S12). Then, when the sub-game mode is the sub-normal mode (determined as NO in S12), the sub-game mode transition lottery for acquiring the numerical value from the g counter is executed (S13). Also, referring to the confirmed display number of the first special symbol counted by itself, whether or not the confirmed display number of the first special symbol when the sub-game mode transition lottery is executed is (special number -1) times. Is confirmed (S14). As a result, when the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol when the sub-game mode transition lottery is executed is (special number -1) (determined as YES in S14), the value acquired from the g counter is highly accurate. In the time sub-game mode transition determination table (S15), if the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol when the sub-game mode transition lottery is executed is not (special number -1) times (determined as NO in S14), The numerical value acquired from the g counter is made to correspond to the sub-game mode transition determination table for low probability (S16), respectively, and it is determined whether or not the sub-game mode transition lottery has been won (S17). That is, when corresponding to the sub-game mode transition determination table for high accuracy, if the numerical value acquired from the g counter is any of "0" to "49", the sub-game mode transition lottery is "winned", and " If it is 50 "to" 99 ", it means that the sub-game mode transition lottery is" missed ". In addition, when it corresponds to the sub-game mode transition determination table for low probability, it means that the sub-game mode transition lottery is "winned" only when the acquired value from the g counter is "0", and "1" to "99". If it is any of the above, it will be "missed" in the sub-game mode transition lottery.

Then, when the sub-game mode transition lottery is won (determined as YES in S17), the sub-game mode is shifted from the sub-normal mode to the sub-special mode (S18), and a predetermined message is displayed on the effect display unit 6. (S19). If the decorative symbol is variablely displayed on the effect display unit 6 at the time of winning in the sub-game mode transition lottery, the notification effect is executed after waiting for the final display of the decorative symbol. In addition, the sub-game mode was already in the sub-special mode when the approach of the game ball to the entrance 84 was detected (YES in S12), or the sub-game mode transition lottery was "missed" (NO in S17). In that case, the player waits for the next game ball to enter the entrance 84 without executing the following control.

Further, when the sub-control device 40 receives the start command (S21), the start command is based on the winning of the start winning opening 19, and the basic variation pattern related to the start command is the basic variation pattern D. Check if it exists. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the predetermined game conditions are satisfied (S22). As a result, the received start command is based on the winning of the start winning opening 19, and the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern D, that is, the game condition is satisfied (YES in S22). Then, the numerical value is acquired from the f counter, that is, the effect determination lottery is executed (S23). Then, when the sub-game mode when the effect determination lottery is executed is confirmed (S24) and the sub-game mode is the sub-special mode (determined to be YES in S24), the numerical value acquired from the f counter is used as a special detailed fluctuation pattern. When the determination table is (S25) and the sub-game mode is the sub-normal mode (determined as NO in S24), the numerical value acquired from the f counter is made to correspond to the normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table (S27), respectively, for directing. The detailed fluctuation pattern on the display unit 6 is determined.

That is, if it is the basic fluctuation pattern D, the sub-game mode is the sub-normal mode, and the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", it corresponds to the normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a). If the value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "9", Super Reach A including the specific display effect is selected as the specific display effect is to be executed, and "10" to "39". If it is any of, the super reach B that does not include the specific display effect is selected because the specific display effect is not executed, and if it is any of "40" to "99", the specific display effect is not executed and the specific display is displayed. Select Super Reach C that does not include the production. Further, in the basic variation pattern D, when the sub-game mode is the sub-normal mode and the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", it corresponds to the normal detailed variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B. , If the value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "59", Super Reach A is selected as the specific display effect is to be executed, and if it is any of "60" to "89", Super reach B is selected because the specific display effect is not executed, and if it is any of "90" to "99", super reach C is selected because the specific display effect is not executed.

On the other hand, in the basic fluctuation pattern D, when the sub-game mode is the sub-special mode and the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", it corresponds to the special detailed fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11A. , If the value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "79", Super Reach A is selected as the specific display effect is to be executed, and if it is any of "80" to "94", Super reach B is selected because the specific display effect is not executed, and if it is any of "95" to "99", super reach C is selected because the specific display effect is not executed. Further, in the basic variation pattern D, when the sub-game mode is the sub-special mode and the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", it corresponds to the special detailed variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11B. , If the value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "89", Super Reach A is selected as the specific display effect is to be executed, and if it is any of "90" to "96", Super reach B is selected because the specific display effect is not executed, and if it is any of "97" to "99", super reach C is selected because the specific display effect is not executed.

Then, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled according to the determined detailed variation pattern (S26, S28), and when the super reach A is selected, the specific display effect is performed. Will be executed. When the sub-game mode is the sub-special mode (determined as YES in S24 or S29), the reception of the start command this time is received regardless of whether or not the game conditions are satisfied (regardless of the determination result in S22). With the confirmation display of the decorative symbol accompanying the above, the sub-game mode is returned to the sub-normal mode (S31). Further, the received start command is not based on the winning of the start winning opening 19, or the basic fluctuation pattern is not the basic fluctuation pattern D, that is, the game condition is not satisfied (determined as NO in S22). Then, the detailed variation pattern is determined without executing the effect determination lottery or the like, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled according to the detailed variation pattern (S26, S30).

Here, whether or not the specific display effect is executed and the transition of the game mode accompanying the execution will be described along with the flow of the actual game.
For example, the game state is the normal state after the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as symbol B and the jackpot state occurs and then returns, and the game is started when the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is two. Suppose you did. At this time, since the game state is the normal state, it is almost unthinkable that the tulip-type electric accessory 17 wins the game ball, and the first special symbol and the decorative symbol change exclusively according to the winning of the starting winning opening 19. / It will be confirmed and displayed. Then, a jackpot determination according to the winning of the next starting winning opening 19 of the game ball (the jackpot determination in which the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is the third time, hereinafter referred to as the third jackpot determination), and further. The main control device is used for the jackpot determination according to the winning of the next starting winning slot 19 (the jackpot determination in which the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is the fourth jackpot determination, hereinafter referred to as the fourth jackpot determination). Since the main game mode at 30 is in the main normal mode, the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. When the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using this normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table, there is a possibility that Super Reach A including the specific display effect is selected as compared with the case where the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table is used. It is difficult to select a certain basic fluctuation pattern D. That is, it can be said that the main normal mode is a game mode in which it is relatively difficult to execute the specific display effect on the effect display unit 6.

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is not "big hit" in the third jackpot judgment and the fourth jackpot judgment and the game progresses, the jackpot judgment according to the winning to the next starting winning opening 19 (first special). In the jackpot judgment in which the number of confirmed display of the symbol is the 5th time, hereinafter referred to as the 5th jackpot judgment), the main game mode becomes the main special mode, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the special basic fluctuation pattern determination table. Will be done. That is, in the fifth jackpot determination, the basic fluctuation pattern D is more likely to be selected than in the third jackpot determination and the fourth jackpot determination. Therefore, it can be said that the main special mode is a game mode in which there is a relatively high possibility that the specific display effect is executed on the effect display unit 6. Then, even in the fifth big hit judgment, if the game progresses instead of the "big hit", the big hit judgment according to the winning to the next starting winning opening 19 (in the big hit judgment that the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is the sixth time). In (hereinafter referred to as the sixth jackpot determination), the main game mode becomes the main normal mode again, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the game progresses while the game mode is shifted by the main control device 30 according to the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol.

On the other hand, in the above state where the game is started, it is assumed that the sub-game mode is in the sub-normal mode. Then, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine 1, from the start of the game until the third big hit determination is made according to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 19, or after the third big hit determination is made. Before the fourth jackpot determination is made, the probability that a game ball that has entered the center member 26 will win a prize at the start winning opening 19 may be approximately 1/20, and a plurality of game balls enter the entrance 84. It is considered that the player enters the center member 26 from the center member 26, and each time the entry of the game ball into the entrance 84 is detected, the sub-control device 40 executes a sub-game mode transition lottery. However, until the change display of the decorative symbol related to the 4th jackpot judgment becomes a definite display, the sub-game mode transition lottery will be judged as winning or not using the sub-game mode transition determination table for low probability, so "winning" It is highly possible that the sub-game mode remains the sub-normal mode. Then, in the sub-normal mode, when determining the detailed variation pattern, the normal detailed variation pattern determination table in which the super reach A including the specific display effect is less likely to be selected is used as compared with the case where the special detailed variation pattern determination table is used. It will be. Therefore, regarding the third jackpot determination and the fourth jackpot determination, it can be said that the sub-control device 40 side is also in a state in which it is relatively difficult to execute the specific display effect on the effect display unit 6.

However, from the time when the change display of the decorative symbol related to the 4th jackpot judgment becomes the final display until the 5th jackpot judgment is performed, the sub-game mode transition lottery is a sub-game mode transition determination table for low probability. Will be used to determine whether it is right or wrong. Therefore, if the result of the jackpot lottery is not "big hit" in the third jackpot judgment and the fourth jackpot judgment and the game progresses, it is likely to be "winning" in the subsequent sub-game mode transition lottery, and the fifth jackpot judgment is made. It is likely that the sub-game mode will transition to the sub-special mode before it takes place. Then, in the sub-special mode, the special detailed variation pattern determination table is used when determining the detailed variation pattern. Therefore, regarding the fifth jackpot determination, it can be said that the sub-control device 40 side is also in a state in which the specific display effect is relatively easy to be executed on the effect display unit 6. Then, even in the fifth jackpot determination, if the game progresses instead of the "big hit", the sub-game mode returns to the sub-normal mode, and it is difficult to "win" in the sub-game mode transition lottery, and the production display unit 6 is relatively It will return to the state where it is difficult to execute the specific display effect. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, by changing the "winning" probability in the sub-game mode transition lottery according to the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol, the game progresses while the game mode is also shifted in the sub-control device 40. It will be.

In addition, the sub-game mode transition lottery may be "winned" before the third jackpot determination is executed or before the fourth jackpot determination is executed from the third jackpot determination. .. Then, since the special detailed fluctuation pattern determination table is used for the latest jackpot determination after "winning", it becomes easy to execute the specific display effect. However, since the main control device 30 is in the main normal mode, it is difficult to execute the specific display effect as compared with the case where the fifth jackpot determination is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, there are a total of four types of game modes in which the game mode in the main control device 30 and the game mode in the sub control device 40 are combined. In addition, the sub-game mode returns to the sub-normal mode regardless of whether or not the specific display effect is executed, along with the final display of the decorative symbol accompanying the latest jackpot determination after the "winning" in the sub-game mode transition lottery.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, the main control device 30 has a normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a predetermined probability as the basic fluctuation pattern determination table in the normal state. A special basic fluctuation pattern determination table in which the basic fluctuation pattern D is selected with a higher probability than the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table is set. Then, depending on whether or not the fixed display number of the first special symbol in the normal state becomes the special number of times, the special basic fluctuation pattern in the jackpot determination is changed from the main normal mode in which the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table is used in the jackpot determination. The main game mode is shifted to the main special mode that uses the decision table. Therefore, compared to the conventional gaming machine that shifts the gaming mode only according to the result of the mode transition lottery in the sub control device, the transition mode of the gaming mode is novel and has unprecedented playability. Can be done.

Further, the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table, that is, the special number of times that triggers the transition of the main game mode is different depending on the type of the final display mode of the first special symbol when the jackpot state occurs. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode is complicated, and higher game playability can be provided.

On the other hand, the sub-control device 40 has a normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table for selecting the super reach A including the specific display effect with a predetermined probability as the detailed fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the basic fluctuation pattern D, and a normal detailed variation. A special detailed variation pattern determination table in which Super Reach A is selected with a higher probability than the pattern determination table is set. Then, from the sub-normal mode in which the normal detailed variation pattern determination table is used when determining the detailed variation pattern according to the result of the sub-game mode transition lottery performed based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance 84, The sub-game mode is shifted to the sub-special mode that uses the special detailed variation pattern determination table. Therefore, the game mode is shifted not only on the main control device 30 side but also on the sub control device 40 side, the transition mode of the game mode becomes more complicated, and the game playability can be further improved.
In addition, the sub-control device 40 changes the probability of being "winned" in the sub-game mode transition lottery according to the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode becomes extremely complicated, and extremely high game playability can be provided.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the configuration of the entire gaming machine, as well as the contents of the specific display effect and the game mode, the execution of the specific display effect, and the game mode The configuration related to the control and the like related to the transition can also be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the gist of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, only the basic fluctuation pattern D is set as the special basic fluctuation pattern among the basic fluctuation patterns. For example, two basic fluctuation patterns, the basic fluctuation pattern D and the basic fluctuation pattern E, are set as the special basic fluctuation pattern. It may be a pattern, and the type and number of special basic fluctuation patterns can be changed as appropriate. Needless to say, it is possible to appropriately change how many types of basic fluctuation patterns are set and what to do with the fluctuation time in each basic fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of types of detailed fluctuation patterns corresponding to the basic fluctuation pattern D are set, but detailed fluctuation patterns corresponding to other basic fluctuation patterns such as the basic fluctuation pattern C and the basic fluctuation pattern E are set. There is no problem even if a plurality of types are set and the detailed fluctuation pattern is determined by the effect determination lottery in the sub control means. On the contrary, it is possible to set only one type of detailed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special basic fluctuation pattern, and in this case, the detailed fluctuation pattern is determined without executing the effect determination lottery in the sub control means. It may be configured as follows.

Further, in the above embodiment, of the plurality of detailed fluctuation patterns set corresponding to the special basic fluctuation pattern, only one detailed fluctuation pattern is set as the specific detailed fluctuation pattern, but a plurality of types of detailed fluctuation patterns are specified and detailed. It may be a fluctuation pattern. That is, for example, a plurality of types of specific detailed variation patterns may be set in which the timing at which the specific display effect is executed differs or the number of times the specific display effect is executed differs.

Furthermore, regarding the execution of the specific display effect, when the specific detailed variation pattern is selected, it may be configured to be automatically executed on the effect display unit from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the final display. It is also possible to request the player to operate the game operation means such as the center button 71 between the start of the fluctuation of the symbol and the final display, and to execute the operation on the effect display unit triggered by the operation of the game operation means. It is possible.

Furthermore, for example, a special display effect in which the same character as the character used in the specific display effect appears in the sub control means is set separately from the detailed variation pattern, and the special display effect is executed in response to the reception of the start command. It is also possible to provide a sub-game mode in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the lottery is performed, and the winning probability related to the lottery is changed according to the number of confirmed display times of the symbol or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode transition lottery is executed only when the sub-game mode is the sub-normal mode (that is, the numerical value is acquired from the g counter). Even in the sub-game mode, the numerical value is acquired from the g counter, and if the sub-game mode is the sub-special mode, the acquired numerical value is deleted without making a judgment regarding the acquired numerical value. It is also possible.

Further, when it is decided to shift the mode in relation to the mode shift of the main game mode and the sub game mode, it is possible to appropriately change the specific timing of the shift. The timing of the mode transition may be, for example, immediately after winning in the mode transition lottery, immediately after the confirmation display of the symbol, or when the change of the next symbol starts.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main transition condition is that "the game state is the normal state and the fixed display number of the first special symbol is the special number of jackpot determinations". The specific condition of the above can be changed as appropriate as long as the number of fixed display times of the symbol is included as one of the conditions.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the sub-transition condition is that "the game state is the normal state and" winning "in the mode transition lottery executed based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance". As for the sub-transition conditions, it is possible to change the specific conditions as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode transition lottery is executed by the sub-control means based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance, but for example, a gate member provided in the game area through which the game ball can pass is used. A game ball detection means may be provided in a winning opening where a game ball can win, and a mode transition lottery may be executed when the passage of a gate member or the winning detection in the winning opening is detected.
In addition, what changes the winning probability in the mode transition lottery can be changed as appropriate, and the winning probability in the mode transition lottery may not be changed in the first place.

Further, regarding the main game mode and the sub game mode, a third mode (not limited to one type) that is neither a normal mode nor a special mode may be set, and instead of returning from the special mode to the normal mode, it is special. It is also possible to configure the mode to return to the normal mode via the third mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means, but the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control means or the like. There is no problem.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, two types of special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are set, but it is also possible to correspond with only one type of special symbol, and the special symbol display. The unit may be provided at another position such as in the effect display unit, in the game area, or in the center member.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from three counters, a c counter, a d counter, and an e counter, as a jackpot lottery, but it is also possible to correspond with only one counter, or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to configure the numerical value to be acquired from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, in addition to the result of the big hit lottery, the type of the basic fluctuation pattern is also determined as a preliminary determination, but the basic fluctuation pattern may change depending on the number of reserved information and the like. Therefore, in the preliminary determination, the type of the basic variation pattern may not be uniquely determined, but may be determined, for example, how many seconds or more the symbol variation is. In the preliminary judgment, it can be said that at least the result of the big hit lottery needs to be judged.

In addition, although the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine is described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, the symbol display unit, the effect display unit, the main control means, the sub control means, the game ball detection means, etc.) are conscious of the number. Unless there is a clear description limited to, it may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "main control means" and the "sub control means" may be either a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above-mentioned elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 ... Display for production, 30 ... Main control device (main control means), 40 ... Sub control device (sub control means), 88 ... Approach detection sensor (game) Sphere detection means).

Claims (1)

A game ball detecting means for detecting the game ball is provided in the game area where the game ball flows down, and a symbol display unit capable of fluctuating / definitely displaying the symbol and an effect display unit for performing various display effects. Is provided, and further, a main control means for controlling the operation related to the game and the display operation in the symbol display unit, and a sub control means for controlling the display operation in the effect display unit are provided.
When the main control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the variation condition, the main control means determines a definite display mode of the symbol and a basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol based on the acquired numerical value. Then, a start command including the definite display mode of the symbol and the information related to the basic fluctuation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control means, and the symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the symbol, and the variation time elapses. Along with this, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode .
Further, when the determined display form is a predetermined special confirmation display mode, while Ru is rise to jackpot state after confirmation display of the symbols,
The sub-control means is a gaming machine that determines a detailed variation pattern to be a display effect on the effect display unit based on the start command.
As the main game mode related to the determination of the basic fluctuation pattern, the main control means is provided with a main normal mode in which a special basic fluctuation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability and a special basic fluctuation pattern having a higher probability than the main normal mode. The main special mode to select is set,
When the main control means determines that the predetermined main transition condition including the fixed display number of the symbol is satisfied, the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode, while the main game mode is shifted to the main special mode.
It said sub-control means, as the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the special basic variation pattern, and specific details change pattern containing specific display effect, and the non-specific details variation pattern that does not include the specific display effect has been set Therefore, when the symbol changes when the finalized display mode of the symbol becomes the special fixed display mode, the specific detailed variation changes when the fixed display mode of the symbol does not change to the special fixed display mode. As well as making it easier to select patterns
As the sub-game mode related to the determination of the detailed variation pattern, a sub-normal mode in which the specific detailed variation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability and a sub-special mode in which the specific detailed variation pattern is selected with a higher probability than the sub-normal mode. And are set,
Said sub-control means executes the sub-game mode shifts lottery based on the detection of a game ball in the game ball detection means, when elected to the sub game mode shift lottery, the pre SL sub game mode from the sub-normal mode By shifting to the sub-special mode,
A first game mode in which the main game mode is in the main normal mode and the sub game mode is in the sub normal mode, and the main game mode is in the main special mode and the sub game mode is in the sub game mode. Is in the sub-normal mode, the third game mode in which the main game mode is in the main normal mode, and the sub-game mode is in the sub-special mode, and the main game mode. Is in the main special mode, and the game is played while shifting between four types of game modes related to the ease of execution of the specific display effect with the fourth game mode in which the sub game mode is in the sub special mode. A gaming machine characterized by progressing.

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