JP6961177B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening when a symbol that is variablely displayed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the starting opening is stopped and displayed at a predetermined hit symbol. Is executed, and after the jackpot game is completed, an employee of the game store or the like operates a setting change switch on a gaming machine capable of setting a high probability state in which the winning probability of the symbol becoming a winning symbol is higher than that of the normal gaming state. , The one in which the setting of the hit probability can be changed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the hit probability in the normal gaming state can be changed to one of the three-stage settings, and when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the current hit probability setting value is notified to the player. It is supposed to be directed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-312748

However, in the above-mentioned game ball, when a big hit is made, the set value of the big hit probability is only displayed. At what timing and in what manner the effect using the set value of the jackpot probability is performed can be recognized as an extremely important issue in order to improve the game interest of the player.

The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game by realizing a new effect using the set value of the hit probability.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
The first starting port and
The second starting port and
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A hit game execution means for executing a hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, and
After the execution of the hit game, the ball entry easy state setting means for setting the ball entry easy state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port becomes easier than in the normal game state, and the ball entry easy state setting means.
With
A gaming machine capable of selecting any one of a plurality of set values having different hit probabilities for the hit / fail determination.
An effect symbol selection means for selecting an effect symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
An effect symbol display means for displaying the selected effect symbol and
Further prepare
The effect symbol selection means selects an effect symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination when the current game state is the normal game state, and when the current game state is the ball entry easy state, the hit / fail The effect symbol is selected based on the result of the determination and the selected set value.
The gist is that.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention, a hit / fail determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start opening, and when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, the hit game is executed. , It is possible to set an easy entry state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port after the execution of the hit game is easier than in the normal game state, and a plurality of set values having different hit probabilities for the hit / fail judgment. One of the setting values is selected. In addition, when the effect symbol is selected and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment and the effect symbol is selected, when the current gaming state is the normal game state, the effect symbol is selected based on the result of the hit / fail judgment. When the current gaming state is a high frequency state, the effect symbol is selected based on the result of the winning / failing determination and the set value. As a result, the variation of the symbol selection can be diversified as compared with the conventional case, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, by giving a bias to the selection of the effect symbol based on the set value, the player can estimate the set value based on the displayed effect symbol. Then, the selection of the effect symbol based on the set value is performed when the player is in the easy-to-enter state where the player can advance the game advantageously, and the history of the displayed effect symbol increases as the easy-to-enter state continues. Therefore, it is possible to increase the joy of the player by giving useful information for estimating the set value to the player who is pleased by the continuation of the easy-to-enter state, and it is possible to further improve the game interest of the player. Here, a special symbol selection means for selecting a special symbol based on the result of the winning / failing determination and a special symbol display means for displaying the selected special symbol are provided, and the effect symbol selection means is usually in the current gaming state. When it is in the gaming state, the effect symbol is selected based on the result of the winning / failing judgment or the special symbol selected based on the result of the winning / failing judgment, and when the current gaming state is the high frequency state, the result of the winning / failing judgment or The effect symbol may be selected based on the special symbol selected based on the result of the hit / fail determination and the set value.

The second gaming machine of the present invention is
The first starting port where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter, and
A second starting port through which a game ball flowing down a second game area different from the first game area can enter,
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A hit game execution means for executing a hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, and
After the execution of the hit game, the ball entry easy state setting means for setting the ball entry easy state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port becomes easier than in the normal game state, and the ball entry easy state setting means.
With
A gaming machine capable of selecting any one of a plurality of set values having different hit probabilities for the hit / fail determination.
An effect symbol selection means for selecting an effect symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
An effect symbol display means for displaying the selected effect symbol and
Further prepare
When the hit / fail determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port, the effect symbol selection means selects the effect symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and the second start port. When the hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball into the ball, the effect symbol is selected based on the result of the hit / miss judgment and the selected set value.
The gist is that.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention, a hit / fail determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start opening, and when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, the hit game is executed. , It is possible to set an easy entry state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port after the execution of the hit game is easier than in the normal game state, and a plurality of set values having different hit probabilities for the hit / fail judgment. One of the setting values is selected. In addition, when the effect symbol is selected and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment and the hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the effect symbol is selected, the hit / fail judgment is made. When the hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, the effect symbol is selected based on the result of the hit / fail judgment and the set value. .. As a result, the variation of the symbol selection can be diversified as compared with the conventional case, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, by giving a bias to the selection of the effect symbol based on the set value, the player can estimate the set value based on the displayed effect symbol. Then, the selection of the effect symbol based on the set value is made when the hit / fail determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, that is, the player can substantially advance the game advantageously. Since the history of the effect symbols that are displayed when the ball is easy to enter is increased as the easy entry state continues, information useful for estimating the set value is given to the player who is pleased by the continuation of the easy entry state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the joy of the player and further improve the player's playing interest. Here, a special symbol selection means for selecting a special symbol based on the result of the winning / failing determination and a special symbol display means for displaying the selected special symbol are provided, and the effect symbol selection means is to the first starting port. When the hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball, the effect symbol is selected based on the result of the hit / miss judgment or the special symbol selected based on the result of the hit / miss judgment, and the effect symbol is selected to the second starting port. When the hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball, the effect symbol may be selected based on the result of the hit / miss judgment or the special symbol selected based on the result of the hit / miss judgment and the set value. good.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the playing interest by realizing a new effect using the set value of the hit probability.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game processing per ordinary symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection rate of the hit effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol variation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol variation effect processing of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol variation effect processing of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol variation effect processing of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol variation effect processing of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection rate of the deviation effect symbol.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. Is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the starting port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol (big hit special symbol), the jackpot game is played. An example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called seven-machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine to be started will be described.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 5 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball tank 77, a tank rail 78, and a payout device 72. When a game ball enters each winning opening provided in the game board 20, the payout device 72 uses a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls from the ball tank 77 to the upper tray 11 via the tank rail 78. Pay out. Further, when the ball lending button 53 is operated, the payout device 72 pays out the lending ball to the upper tray 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 4) included in the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 37. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 38. Openable and closable second start opening 24, large winning opening 25 located at the lower right of the game area 21, and normally open normal winning opening 26 located at the lower left of the game area 21. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the game ball that did not enter. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second start port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a second start port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing blade 24b stands upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entrance opening configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4). To be equipped with. The jackpot 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter the ball, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot special symbol for the jackpot game. Is executed, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward the front by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the game ball can be entered in the open state. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The large winning opening 25 is closed when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the large winning opening switch 25a counts nine game balls or nine balls are counted (round). Game). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the round game a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 10 times).

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, the second starting port 24 and the large winning opening 25 cannot allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be inserted by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting). However, since the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, the game ball enters only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. It will be possible.

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

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

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

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

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

The effect symbol display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect), Various effects such as reach effects and various notification effects are displayed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, there are three effect symbols 371L on the left, middle, and right, which are composed of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. (numbers in the example of the figure). , 371C, 371R are displayed. When the game ball enters the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variation time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. If the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L when the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the state does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right production symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, a character symbol 373 (“Kuma no Tatsuyoshi”) whose display mode (expression) changes according to the effect content is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board 95 (see FIG. 2). The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and the external connection terminal plate 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4).

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24, the large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 25, and the game ball for the normal winning opening 26. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, the operation signals from the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are directly input to the main control device 60. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the large winning opening solenoid 25c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

As shown in FIG. 2, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The probability setting switch 98 is a switch for setting the jackpot probability of a special symbol, and the RAM clear switch 99 is a switch for executing RAM clear. The RAM clear switch 99 of this embodiment is also used for selecting a set value of the jackpot probability of a special symbol. That is, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set any one of the six set values (settings 1 to 6) to which different jackpot probabilities are assigned as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. .. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 98 and rotates it, and turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 99. Then, the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the RAM is cleared and the set value can be changed. When the pachinko machine 1 is in this state, the administrator can select a desired setting value from the settings 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear switch 99. In this embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 99 is pressed, the pachinko machine 1 sequentially assigns numbers "1" to "6" corresponding to the set values currently selected for the first special figure display device 31. Display on. Therefore, the administrator selects a desired set value by repeatedly pressing the RAM clear switch 99 so that the number displayed on the first special figure display device 31 becomes a number corresponding to the desired set value. be able to. The set value selected by the operation of the RAM clear switch 99 is determined by the administrator rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 98 to return to the initial position, and is set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. By performing such an operation, the administrator can set any of the settings 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a rotation knob or the like is operated from the outside. If possible, the set value may be selected or set by using any other operating means, or a dedicated switch for selecting the set value may be provided. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is intended to display information on the currently selected set value on the first special figure display device 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the notification may be made by voice. For example, a display device capable of displaying the set value may be provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the display device may be a device dedicated to displaying the set value. Further, the set value is not limited to the six settings 1 to 6, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of set values.

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

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

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

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal plate 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation (pressing) of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect symbol control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and displays the effect symbol display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect symbol display device 37. Control.

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

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol differs depending on the gaming state and the set value. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1 / 209.38, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1 / 204.80, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1. / 199.80, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1 / 193.89, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1 / 187.25, and the jackpot probability of setting 6 is 1 / 179.55. be. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1 / 88.20, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1 / 86.23, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1 /. It is 84.13, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1 / 81.72, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1 / 78.86, and the jackpot probability of setting 6 is 1 / 75.68. .. In addition, the probability of hitting a normal symbol differs depending on the game state. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/250. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/1 (100%). When a big hit occurs, a 4-round big hit game (a big hit game in which the above round game is repeated 4 times) or a 10-round big hit game (a big hit game in which the above round game is repeated 4 times) is executed. Then, when a big hit occurs in the first special symbol, the game state after the big hit game ends has a probability of 50%, and when a big hit occurs in the second special symbol, the game state after the big hit game ends. There is a 100% chance that it will be in a probable state. The probabilistic state continues until the special symbol changes 100 times after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when a probability change state occurs, an electric support state also occurs. The electric support state continues until the special symbol changes 100 times. That is, in this embodiment, the electric support state occurs with the occurrence of the probability change state and ends with the end of the probability change state.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed hitting (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot special symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened is executed. The large winning opening 25 cannot enter a game ball by hitting left, and can enter a game ball by hitting right (launching a game ball into a second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game. The winning symbol of the special symbol may include a small hit symbol in which a small hit game in which the opening time of the large winning opening 25 is shorter than that of the large hit game is executed.

The jackpot special symbol includes a normal jackpot special symbol and a probabilistic jackpot special symbol, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal jackpot special symbol, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal game state, and the special symbol becomes When the stop display is displayed with the probability change big hit special symbol, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes the probability change state. In the probabilistic state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol becomes higher than that in the normal game state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times). In addition, when a probability change state occurs, an electric support state also occurs, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that of the normal game state (time reduction state), the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that of the normal game state, and the normal symbol is normal. The opening time of the second starting port 24 when the symbol is won is extended as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the probabilistic state (electric support state), the player can generate a big hit advantageously while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held by hitting right, and has a chance to win a large number of balls in a short time. It becomes.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S10), the random number update processing (S20), the winning confirmation processing (S30), and the starting winning processing (S40). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S50), the normal symbol per game process (S60), the special symbol game process (S70), and the big hit game process (S80). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S80 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge of executing the main control process and executing the process according to the command.

[Power-on process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the power-on process. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first completes the security check, and when access to the RAM 60c is permitted (S100), whether or not the backup flag is OFF (S102), the RAM Whether or not the clear signal is OFF (S104) is determined respectively. If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the backup flag is ON but the RAM clear signal is ON, the system starts from the initial state. That is, first, the stack setting process is performed (S106). Subsequently, the set value set by the probability setting switch 98 is read out (S108), and the initialization process of clearing and initializing the work area of the RAM 60c is performed (S110). As described above, if the power is turned on while the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are being operated, the RAM is cleared, and the probability setting switch 98 is selected from the settings 1 to 6 by the RAM clear switch 99. The one set value set by is activated. Then, the initial command corresponding to each of the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 is transmitted (S112), and the power-on process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system starts from the state immediately before the power is cut off. That is, the game information stored in the RAM 60c is read out, the power restoration process for restarting the game is performed according to the game information (S114), and the power-on process is completed. Here, the game information immediately before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has been progressing immediately before the power is cut off, and the game information includes information on the number of balls entered, the number of holds, and the special game. When the power-on process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random number for determination is, for example, a random number for jackpot determination (special symbol) used for jackpot determination (win / fail determination) performed based on the entry of a game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). Random number for hit / fail judgment) and when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit, it is used to determine the big hit special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32). Random number for determining jackpot symbol, missed to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) when the result of jackpot judgment is missed. Examples include a random number for determining a symbol, a random number for determining whether a normal symbol is correct or not, which is used for a hit / fail determination performed based on the passage of a game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 detects the state of various sensors (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, gate switch 22a, large winning opening switch 25a, normal winning opening switch 26a, etc.) and determines the RAM 60c. Save in the state storage area of. Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the switch related to the prize ball (the above-mentioned winning opening switch excluding the gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and the prize ball information is obtained. It is stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for designating the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main controller 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S40).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S202). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol holding number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and out-of-symbol symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reservation number instruction command includes information regarding the number of reservations of the first special symbol for displaying the first reserved symbol 372a on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol 372b on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S210 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S220.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S224 to S228 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game processing of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (the second starting port 24 is in the open operation) (step S300). When it is determined that the normal electric accessory is in operation, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the normal symbol is in the display time of the confirmed symbol (S304). do. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the variable display and the confirmed symbol is not in the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest normal symbol determination random number stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation display related processing for the purpose is executed (S310), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display-related processing of S310 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display-related processing, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the electric support state (S350). The electric support flag is a flag indicating whether the current gaming state is the electric support state. When it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 0, it is determined that the current game state is not the electric support state, and the hit / fail judgment is performed using the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table based on the acquired random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment. (S352) If it is determined that the electric support flag is not a value 0 but a value 1, it is determined that the current game state is the electric support state, and a high-probability ordinary symbol hit based on the acquired random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct. A hit / fail judgment is made using the judgment table (S354). The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol with the hit value included in the normal symbol hit judgment table, and when the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol matches the hit value, it is judged as a hit. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of alignment. The high-probability normal symbol hit judgment table has more hit values than the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table. In this embodiment, the normal symbol hit / fail is set so that the hit probability is 100%. The same number of hit values as the judgment random numbers are set. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the electric support state, it is always determined to be a hit when the hit / fail determination process is executed. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S356), the hit symbol is set for the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S358), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started until the final symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (hit fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined (S360). Further, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S356), the out-of-order symbol is set in the finalized symbol of the normal symbol (S362), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started and then the out-of-order symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (disappearance fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol up to is determined (S364). The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is preferably shorter in the electric support state than in the normal state, but may be a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) regardless of the gaming state. When the fixed symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol are determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started (S366), the reserved number of the normal symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the normal symbol holding number display device 36 The display is updated (S368), the change start command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S370), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 10 and starting the variation display of the normal symbol, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the variation of the normal symbol in S302 when the normal symbol game process is executed next time. In order to determine that there is, next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in S360 or S364 has elapsed (the fluctuation pattern ends) (S312). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the confirmation symbol display of the normal symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed. The process is performed (S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S316). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol display time is in effect, so it is determined in S316 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed again. When the determination is made and it is determined that the time between the confirmation symbol display has elapsed, the display of the confirmation symbol is terminated (S318).

Then, it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the normal symbol is the winning symbol (S320). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the operation of the normal electric accessory (opening operation of the second starting port 24) is started (S322), and the normal symbol game process is completed. As described above, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c to open the opening / closing blades 24b to the left and right. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game processing per normal symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S400). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second starting port 24 is open, whether or not a specified number (for example, one) of game balls has entered the second starting port 24 based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a. (S402). When it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag has a value of 0 (S404). When it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 0, the first time T1 (0.2 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 (S406), and the electric support flag has a value of 1. If it is determined, the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to the second time T2 (6.0 seconds in this embodiment), which is longer than the first time T1 (S408). Then, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second starting port 24 has reached the set maximum opening time (S410). If it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 24 has not reached the maximum opening time, the game processing per normal symbol is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the second starting port 24. When it is determined in S402 that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24, or when it is determined in S410 that the opening time of the second starting port 24 has reached the maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 is closed. (S412), the game end command per normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S414), and the game process per normal symbol is ended. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S70).

[Special symbol game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S80). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not a value 1, whether or not one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the variable display (S502) and whether or not the finalized symbol is being displayed (S504). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the finalized symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S506). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read. The second special symbol variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S510) is executed (S510), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S512). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest of the plurality of determination random numbers of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S514), and the first The first special symbol variation display-related process for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S516), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of holds of the first special symbol and the number of holds of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of hold) is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority fluctuation). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display of the first special symbol (holding digestion) may be prioritized (special symbol 1 priority variation), or the variation display of the special symbol may be displayed at the start port (starting port (dependent digestion). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are displayed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation). Hereinafter, the details of the first special symbol variation display-related processing in S510 and the second special symbol variation display-related processing in S516 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing related to special symbol variation display. Hereinafter, in order to avoid duplication, the first special symbol variation display-related process and the second special symbol variation display-related process will be described using a common flowchart.

In the special symbol variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not it is in the normal gaming state (S560). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (normal game state), the big hit determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 and the low probability hit value according to the set value are read (S562), and the probability variation flag has a value of 0. If it is determined that the value is 1 (probability variation state) instead, the big hit judgment random number acquired in S508 or S514 and the high probability hit value according to the set value are read out (S564), and the big hit judgment random number and the hit are read. A jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot by comparing with the value (S566). In the jackpot determination, when the jackpot determination random number matches any of the read hit values, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number does not match any of the read hit values, it is determined to be out of order. Here, the winning value is read out according to the currently set value and the current gaming state (normal gaming state or probabilistic state) among the settings 1 to 6. Different numbers of hit values are assigned to each of the settings 1 to 6, with the set value 1 having the smallest number of hit values and the setting 6 having the largest number of hit values. Since the larger the number of assigned hit values, the higher the jackpot probability of the special symbol, setting 1 has the lowest jackpot probability and is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player, and setting 6 has the highest jackpot probability and is the most for the player. It is an advantageous setting value.

Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (S568), and if it is a jackpot, a jackpot special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol acquired in S508 or S514 (S570). ). In this process, a plurality of jackpot special symbols (for example, "4R normal jackpot") in which the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state (normal game state, probability variation state) after the jackpot game is completed are different using random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol. This is done by selecting one symbol from "special symbol", "10R normal jackpot special symbol", "10R probability variation jackpot special symbol", etc.). The determined jackpot special symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game. This is a measure due to the need to clear the values of the probability change flag and the electric support flag that set the game state during the big hit game. Then, the fluctuation time (big hit fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined jackpot special symbol is determined (S572). Subsequently, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S574), and the fact that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (big hit determination command), the jackpot variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), and the jackpot special symbol (symbol designation command) are started. A variation instruction command including and is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S576). Upon receiving the variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S568 that the result of the jackpot determination process is out of order, the out-of-order special symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 (S578). Then, the fluctuation time (displacement fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviated special symbol is determined (S580). The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol of S572 and S580 is determined using the first fluctuation table having an average fluctuation time of 10 seconds in the normal gaming state, and the average fluctuation in the probability variation state (electric support state). The time is determined using a second variation table of 3 seconds. Subsequently, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S582), and the fact that the result of the jackpot determination process is out of order (big hit determination designation command), the deviation variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), and the missed special symbol (symbol designation command) are started. A variation instruction command including and is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S584). Upon receiving the variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect.

Then, when the fluctuation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 in S576 and S584, the number of holdings of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1 and the display of the special symbol holding number display device is updated (S586), and the fluctuation display is related. End the process. In this process, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated. (2) When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the process is to decrement the reserved number of the second special symbol by a value of 1 and update the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34. In addition, the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the special symbol.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 13 and 14, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S572 or S580, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern. This can be done by comparing with the corresponding variation time. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the finalized symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S522). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S524). Here, the finalized symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the stop display of the special symbol is made, it is determined in S504 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S524, it is determined again whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S526), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot special symbol (S528).

When it is determined in S528 that it is a big hit special symbol, in order to generate a big hit, the operation of the condition device is started (S530), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S532), and the value 1 is set in the big hit flag. (S534). In order to stop the probability change function and the electric support function (time saving function, open extension function) during the big hit game, when the probability change flag is a value 1, the probability change flag is set to a value of 0 and the electric support flag is set to a value of 0 (S536 to S540). ), The game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542), and the special symbol game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, and the value of the electric support flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S80.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S528 that the symbol is not a jackpot special symbol but a missed special symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (probability variation state) (S544), and the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0. If it is determined, the process proceeds to S552. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S546), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S548). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the probability variation state ends, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the value 100 is set after the end of the jackpot, triggered by the jackpot with the probability variation jackpot special symbol (probability variation jackpot). Therefore, when the probability variation jackpot is subtracted, the probability variation state is maintained until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. If it is determined that the probability change counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S552 while maintaining the probability change state, and if it is determined that the probability change counter is a value 0, the probability change flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability change state (S550). ).

Next, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag has a value of 1 (electric support state) (S552), and if it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 0 instead of a value 1, the process proceeds to S542. When it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 1, the electric support counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S554), and it is determined whether or not the electric support counter has a value of 0 (S556). Here, the electric support counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the electric support state ends, and a predetermined value is set in the electric support counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the value 100 is set after the end of the jackpot, triggered by the jackpot with the probability variation jackpot special symbol (probability variation jackpot). Therefore, when the probability variation jackpot is subtracted, the electric support state is maintained until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. In this embodiment, since the same value is set for the probability change counter and the electric support counter, the probability change state and the electric support state end at the same time. Of course, different values may be set for the probability variation counter and the electric support counter. If it is determined that the electric support counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S542 while maintaining the electric support state, and if it is determined that the electric support counter is a value 0, the electric support flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the electric support state. (S558). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542) to end the special symbol game process.

[Big hit game processing]
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during the big hit game) (S600). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1, the jackpot game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, whether or not the jackpot 25 is open (S602), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is being produced (S604), and whether or not the jackpot game end effect is being produced. Whether or not (S606) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S608) are determined respectively. If any of S602 to S608 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S610) to end the jackpot game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed. (S612). If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the jackpot 25 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 25c. (S614), the jackpot game process is completed.

When the big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the big winning opening 25 is open, so that the big winning opening 25 is based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 25a. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the winning opening 25 has reached the specified number (10 in the example) (S616), and the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the large winning opening 25 is the maximum opening. Whether or not the time (28 seconds in the embodiment) has been reached (S618) is determined respectively. When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the large winning opening 25 is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the large winning opening 25 becomes the maximum opening time. When it is determined that the value has been reached, the large winning opening 25 is closed (S620), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S622). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set by the jackpot special symbol ("4R normal jackpot special symbol", "10R normal jackpot special symbol", "10R probability variation jackpot special symbol"), this round game is the final round. Whether or not the round game is repeated is determined by determining whether or not the number of repetitions has reached a number determined according to the jackpot special symbol. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S624), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S608 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S626). If it is determined that the interval time between opening has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated with the large winning opening 25 closed, and if it is determined that the interval time between opening has elapsed, the large winning opening 25 is opened again. (S614), the jackpot game process is completed.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S622 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. (S628), the jackpot game process is completed. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S606 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S630). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S632), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S634). Subsequently, the probability variation flag setting process (S636) and the probability variation counter setting process (S638) are performed, and the electric support flag setting process (S640) and the electric support counter setting process (S642) are performed. The probability variation flag setting process is performed by setting a value 0 in the probability variation flag when the jackpot special symbol is a normal jackpot special symbol, and setting a value 1 in the probability variation flag when the jackpot special symbol is a probability variation jackpot special symbol. In this embodiment, the probability variation counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100. Further, the electric support flag setting process is performed by setting a value 0 in the electric support flag when the jackpot special symbol is a normal jackpot special symbol, and setting a value 1 in the electric support flag when the jackpot special symbol is a probabilistic jackpot special symbol. In this embodiment, the electric support counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100. Then, the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S644), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S646), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability change flag, the value of the electric support flag, and the value of the jackpot flag.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60, particularly the symbol variation effect processing, will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include a fluctuation instruction command, a symbol stop command, a game state designation command, a jackpot game start effect command, and a jackpot game end effect command. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several ms).

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the variation instruction command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S576 and S584 of the special symbol variation display related process of FIG. (S700). When it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot based on the jackpot designation command included in the received variation instruction command (S702). If it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot but a miss, the missed effect symbol (for example, "357" among the symbols 1 to 7 "etc." The combination of the loose stitches and the combination of the out-of-reach stitches such as "353") are selected and determined (S704). Here, in the out-of-order effect symbol selection table, a random number value and a plurality of out-of-order effect symbols are associated with each other, and are stored in advance in the ROM 90b. The selection of the out-of-order effect symbol is performed by acquiring a random number value and deriving a corresponding out-of-order effect symbol from the out-of-order effect symbol selection table based on the acquired random number value. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the electric support state (S706). This determination can be made by examining the value of the electric support flag included in the game state designation command transmitted by the main control device 60 by S542 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 14 and S646 of the jackpot game process of FIG. .. When it is determined that the current game state is not the electric support state, the jackpot effect symbol (for example, "777" among the symbols 1 to 7) is used as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table. (S708) is selected and determined (combination of doublets), and when it is determined that the current game state is the electric support state, a jackpot is used as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) using the second jackpot effect symbol selection table. The effect pattern (similar combination of doublets) is selected and determined (S710). Details of the first and second big hit effect symbol selection tables will be described later.

When the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined in this way, the effect pattern is determined (step S712). The effect pattern can be determined by determining the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined in this way, the symbol variation effect is started (S714).

After determining that the variation instruction command has not been received in S700 or starting the symbol variation effect in S714, the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S520 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. Whether or not it is determined (S716). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbol is displayed as the stop symbol determined by any of S704, S708, and S710, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S718), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

Here, in the first jackpot effect symbol selection table, a random number value and a plurality of jackpot effect symbols are associated with each other, and are stored in advance in the ROM 90b. When the current game state is not the electric support state, the selection of the jackpot effect symbol is to acquire a random number value and derive the corresponding one jackpot effect symbol from the first jackpot effect symbol selection table based on the acquired random number value. Is done by. When the current game state is not the electric support state, the jackpot effect symbol is configured as a combination of doublets of any symbol among the symbols 1 to 7 in this embodiment, and the selection probability of each jackpot effect symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in (a), symbol 1 is selected with a probability of 15%, symbol 2 is selected with a probability of 15%, symbol 3 is selected with a probability of 15%, and symbol 4 is selected with a probability of 15%. The symbol 5 is selected with a probability of 15%, the symbol 6 is selected with a probability of 15%, and the symbol 7 is selected with a probability of 10%.

The second jackpot effect symbol selection table is composed of a plurality of tables provided for each set value in which a random number value and a plurality of jackpot effect symbols are associated with each other, and is stored in advance in the ROM 90b. When the current game state is the electric support state, the selection of the jackpot effect symbol is performed by acquiring a random number value and the current set value, and based on the acquired set value, a plurality of jackpot effect symbol selection tables constituting the second jackpot effect symbol selection table. It is performed by selecting one table from the tables and deriving the corresponding one jackpot effect symbol from the selected table based on the acquired random number value. The plurality of tables constituting the second jackpot effect symbol selection table are configured so that the selection of the jackpot effect symbol is biased depending on the set value. Specifically, as the selection probability of each jackpot effect symbol, as shown in FIG. 19B, symbol 1 is selected with a probability of 39% in setting 1 and selected with a probability of 20% in setting 2. In setting 3, it is selected with a probability of 24%, in setting 4 it is selected with a probability of 20%, in setting 5 it is selected with a probability of 20%, and in setting 6 it is selected with a probability of 30%. Symbol 2 is selected with a 20% probability in setting 1, 39% probability in setting 2, 20% probability in setting 3, 20% probability in setting 4, and setting 5 Is selected with a 20% probability, and in setting 6, it is selected with a 20% probability. Symbol 3 is selected with a 15% probability in setting 1, 15% probability in setting 2, 30% probability in setting 3, 15% probability in setting 4, and setting 5 Is selected with a 15% probability, and in setting 6, it is selected with a 15% probability. Symbol 4 is selected with a 15% probability in setting 1, 15% probability in setting 2, 15% probability in setting 3, 30% probability in setting 4, and setting 5 Is selected with a 15% probability, and in setting 6, it is selected with a 15% probability. Symbol 5 is selected with a 10% probability in setting 1, 10% probability in setting 2, 10% probability in setting 3, 10% probability in setting 4, and setting 5 Is selected with a 25% probability, and in setting 6, it is selected with a 10% probability. Symbol 6 is selected with 0% probability in setting 1, 0% probability in setting 2, 0% probability in setting 3, 1% probability in setting 4, and setting 5 Is selected with a 1% probability, and in setting 6, it is selected with a 5% probability. Symbol 7 is selected with a 1% probability in setting 1, 1% probability in setting 2, 1% probability in setting 3, 4% probability in setting 4, and setting 5 Is selected with a probability of 4%, and in setting 6, it is selected with a probability of 5%. As shown in the figure, symbol 1 is easy to be selected in setting 1 and setting 6, symbol 2 is easy to be selected in setting 2, symbol 3 is easy to be selected in setting 3, and symbol 4 is easy to be selected in setting 4. It is easy, and the symbol 5 is easily selected in the setting 5. Further, the symbol 6 is easily selected by the settings 4 to 6. Further, the symbol 7 is not selected in the settings 1 to 3, and is easily selected in the setting 6. Therefore, when the symbol 6 is selected, it can be determined that the set value is likely to be any of the settings 4 to 6, although there is a slight possibility of the settings 1 to 3. Further, when the symbol 7 is selected, it is determined that the set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, and it can be determined that the possibility of the setting 6 is high.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol variation effect. As shown in the figure, when a probability variation jackpot occurs and the game state becomes an electric support state (probability variation state) after the jackpot, the second start port 24 is frequently opened by right-handed hitting, and the game ball to the second start port 24 The effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are variablely displayed together with the second special symbol which is variablely displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination performed when the ball enters (see FIG. 20A). Then, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are stopped and displayed with a combination of doublets (big hit effect symbol) (see FIG. 20B). As described above, the jackpot effect symbol selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot during the electric support state is biased depending on the current set value. Therefore, the player can estimate the current set value by looking at the jackpot effect symbol. In this embodiment, the jackpot history (big hit history) is displayed at the end of the jackpot game in the electric support state (probability change state) (see FIG. 20C). As the jackpot history, as shown in the figure, the number of jackpots that occurred during the electric support state (number of consecutive chans), the jackpot effect symbol for each time, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) until the jackpot occurred each time are displayed. NS. As the number of big hits (number of consecutive chans) in the electric support state increases, the history of the big hit effect symbol increases, so that the current set value can be easily estimated. For example, in the example of the figure, since there is a big hit with the symbol 7 in the big hit history, the player can determine that the set value is the setting 4 or more. Since the current set value is one of the important concerns for the player who is playing with the pachinko machine 1, the player who is pleased that the electric support state continues (continuously chanting) It is possible to increase the joy of the player by giving useful information for estimating the set value. In this embodiment, the jackpot history is displayed at the end of the jackpot game in the electric support state, but is performed in the standby state (the state in which the lottery game is not performed) or at the end of the electric support state. You may. By displaying the jackpot history in the standby state, other players can select a platform by looking at the jackpot history of vacant platforms. In addition, the display may be performed in a state in which the display can be viewed even when the display is variable. In this way, it is possible to allocate the time for estimating the set value while the big hit is not occurring (that is, during the variable display). The display of the jackpot history is not limited to displaying only the history of the jackpot effect symbol that was stopped and displayed during one electric support state, and all the history of the jackpot effect symbol that was stopped and displayed during the electric support state. May be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C that are variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24) are displayed. When selecting, if the current game state is not the electric support state, the stop symbol is selected based on the result of the big hit judgment, and if the current game state is the electric support state, the result of the big hit judgment (big hit judgment designation command). And the set value, and the stop symbol is selected. As a result, the variation of the symbol selection can be diversified as compared with the conventional case, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, the selection of the stop symbol based on the set value is performed in the electric support state (probability change state) in which the player can advance the game advantageously, and the longer the electric support state continues, the longer the history of the stop symbol increases. Therefore, it becomes easy to estimate the set value from the history of the stopped symbol. As a result, it is possible to increase the joy of the player by giving useful information for estimating the set value to the player who is pleased that the electric support state continues (continuously chanting), and the game is enjoyed. It can be further improved. In addition, if it is estimated that the set value is good when the electric support state ends, the game can be continued by using a large amount of balls acquired by the consecutive chan, and it is estimated that the set value is bad. In that case, Ren Chan can give an opportunity to stop the game at the end.

In the above-described embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and the current game state is not the electric support state (“NO” in S706), the effect symbols 371L, 371R are used by using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table. , 371C stop symbol is selected, and when the current game state is the electric support state (“YES” in S706), the effect symbols 371L, 371R, 371C stop symbols are selected using the second jackpot effect symbol selection table. I decided to do it. However, as shown in the symbol variation effect processing of the modified example of FIG. 21, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and the special symbol variablely displayed based on the jackpot determination is the first special symbol (S706B). "NO"), when the stop symbol of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, 371C is selected using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table, and the special symbol that is variablely displayed based on the jackpot determination is the second special symbol. (“YES” in S706B), the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C may be selected using the second jackpot effect symbol selection table. When the current game state is not the electric support state, the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21, and the game ball is entered into the first starting port 23. 1 Mainly a game in which a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when in an electric support state, a game ball is launched so as to flow down the right area (second game area) of the game area 21, and the game ball is launched into the second starting port 24. Since the main game is to enter the ball into the ball and display the second special symbol in a variable manner, the processing of this modified example can be considered to be substantially the same as the processing of the embodiment.

Further, as shown in the symbol variation effect processing of the modified example of FIG. 22, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and the type of the jackpot is a minority round jackpot (for example, 4R jackpot) which is disadvantageous to the player (for example, 4R jackpot) ( Step S706C "NO"), select the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, 371C using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table, and the jackpot type is a multi-round jackpot (for example, 10R jackpot) that is advantageous for the player. At a certain time (“YES” in step S706C), the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C may be selected using the second jackpot effect symbol selection table. In this way, when a big hit that is advantageous (high value) for the player occurs, it is possible to obtain information useful not only for obtaining the ball, but also for estimating the set value, which increases the player's joy. It can be made to improve the game entertainment. When the type of jackpot is a small number of round jackpots, the stop symbol is selected using the second jackpot effect symbol selection table, and when the type of jackpot is a large number of round jackpots, the first jackpot effect symbol selection table is used. A stop symbol may be selected. In this case, even if the jackpot is inferior to the winning ball, the player can be pleased by making the set value a target for guessing. In addition, the selection method of the production pattern is changed depending on the difference in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, not the difference in the number of rounds, and in the case of a game configuration with multiple big winning openings, which big winning opening is used for the big hit game. It is also possible to do it. Further, the above-mentioned condition of S706 in FIG. 18 and the condition of S706B in FIG. 21 may be combined. For example, when the current game state is the electric support state and the type of big hit is a large number of round big hits, the stop symbol is selected using the second big hit effect symbol selection table, and the current game state is not the electric support state. In some cases or when the type of jackpot is a small number of round jackpots, the stop symbol may be selected using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table.

Further, as shown in the symbol variation effect processing of the modified example of FIG. 23, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and the type of the jackpot is a normal jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player (“NO” in step S706D). ), The stop symbol of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, 371C is selected using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table, and when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot advantageous to the player (“YES” in step S706D), the first The stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C may be selected by using the two jackpot effect symbol selection tables. In this way, when a big hit that is advantageous (high value) for the player occurs, it is possible to obtain information useful not only for obtaining the ball, but also for estimating the set value, which increases the player's joy. It can be made to improve the game entertainment. In this modified example, even if a big hit occurs in the second special symbol (during the electric support state), the game state after the big hit game is not necessarily in the probable change state (for example, there is a 70% probability of probabilistic change). It works well in pachinko machines (specifications that are in a state). When the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the stop symbol is selected using the second jackpot effect symbol selection table, and when the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the stop symbol is used using the first jackpot effect symbol selection table. May be selected. In this way, even if a big hit that is disadvantageous to the player occurs, it becomes an opportunity to obtain information useful for estimating the set value, and the player can be delighted. Further, the above-mentioned condition of S706 in FIG. 18, the condition of S706B of FIG. 21, and the condition of S706C of FIG. 22 may be combined. For example, when the current game state is the electric support state and the type of big hit is the probability variation big hit, the stop symbol is selected using the second big hit effect symbol selection table, and the current game state is not the electric support state. Or, when the type of big hit is a normal big hit, the stop symbol may be selected by using the first big hit effect symbol selection table.

Alternatively, as shown in the symbol variation effect processing of the modified example of FIG. 24, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C may be selected based on the set value. .. In this case, if it is determined in step S702 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the lottery process is performed (S720), and when the result of the lottery is out of order, the effect symbols 371L, 371R are used using the first out-of-order effect symbol selection table. , 371C stop symbols are selected (S724), and when the result of the lottery is a hit, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, 371C are selected using the second off effect effect symbol selection table (S726). The selection of the stop symbol based on the set value at the time of disconnection may be performed only for a specific effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol 371C in the middle) among the three effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C, or three. It may be performed for the combination (arrangement) of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the selection rate of the out-of-order effect symbol in the former case. As shown in the figure, in the first out-of-order effect symbol selection table, the selection rate of each symbol 1 to 7 does not change regardless of whether the set value is set 1 to 6, as in the case of the first jackpot effect symbol selection table. The second out-of-order effect symbol selection table is configured so that the selection rate of each symbol 1 to 7 changes depending on the set value, similarly to the second big hit effect symbol selection table. Further, when it is in the electric support state or when the lottery is performed at the second starting port 24, it is conceivable to select all the jackpot symbols and the missed symbols based on the set values. In this way, when the electric support state (or the second starting port 24) is in the electric support state, all the lottery can be used as information for estimating the set value.

In the above-described embodiment, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are selected based on the jackpot determination designation command indicating the result of the jackpot determination (big hit, miss), but the sub-integrated control device 90 determines the jackpot. As long as the result of ..

In the above-described embodiment, the symbol is selected based on the set value for the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C, but the symbol is selected based on the set value for the finalized symbol of the special symbol. May be performed.

In the examples, the present invention is applied to the jackpot probability, which is the hit probability of the special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to the hit probability of the ordinary symbol.

In the embodiment, the present invention is executed in a jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot special symbol, and if the jackpot special symbol is the probability variation jackpot special symbol, the probability variation after the jackpot game is completed. It was decided to be applied to the pachinko machine 1 that shifts to the state. However, if a second big winning opening having a specific area (probability change opening) is provided inside and a game ball entering the second big winning opening passes through the specific area during the big hit game, the probable change state is reached after the big hit game is completed. It may be applied to a pachinko machine that shifts to. In this pachinko machine, as a special big hit symbol of a special symbol, a special big hit symbol for probabilistic change in which a big hit game is executed in a mode in which a game ball can easily enter the probable change mouth, and a special big hit symbol for probabilistic change in which a game ball is difficult to enter the probable change mouth. It has a normal jackpot special symbol on which a jackpot game is executed. The pachinko machine of this modification may be provided with only one large winning opening, and the probabilistic opening provided in the large winning opening may be effective only in a predetermined round.

In addition, a second major winning opening having a specific area inside is provided, and when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, a small hit game that opens the second major winning opening is executed, and the second major winning opening is executed. It may be applied to a pachinko machine that executes a big hit game that opens the big winning opening when the game ball that has entered the ball passes through a specific area. This pachinko machine has a small hit symbol A that shifts to the electric support state after the end of the big hit game and a small hit symbol B that does not shift to the electric support state after the end of the big hit game as the small hit symbol of the special symbol.

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

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", and the processing of S200 to 218 of the starting winning process and the special symbol game processing. The main control device 60 that executes the processing of S506 to S516 and the processing of S560 to 566 of the special symbol variation display related processing corresponds to the "win / fail determination means", and the main that executes the processing of the jackpot game processing S600 to S634. The control device 60 corresponds to the "hit game execution means", and the main control device 60 that executes the process of the big hit game process S638 corresponds to the "ball entry easy state setting means", and the symbol variation effect processing S702 to S710. The sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the process corresponds to the "effect symbol selection means", and the sub-integrated control device 90, the effect symbol control device 91, and the effect symbol display that execute the processes of the symbol variation effect processes S700, S714 to S718. The device 37 corresponds to the "directed symbol display means". Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

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

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st Start port switch, 24 2nd start port switch, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 big prize opening, 25a big prize opening switch, 25b open / close plate, 25c big prize opening solenoid, 26 Ordinary winning opening, 26a Ordinary winning opening switch, 29 Out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special Symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal Symbol hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device), 37 effect symbol display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372a 1st hold symbol, 372b 2nd hold symbol, 373 character symbol, 38 center Accessories, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 Game board relay terminal board, 62 Design display device relay terminal board, 63 Production relay terminal board, 64 Back wiring relay terminal board, 65 External connection terminal board, 70 Payout control device, 71 Payout relay terminal board, 72 Payout device, 73 Payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 77 ball tank, 78 tank rail, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU , 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect design control device, 95 power supply Board, 98 probability setting switch, 99 RAM clear switch, 100 hole computer.

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The first starting port and
The second starting port and
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A hit game execution means for executing a hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, and
After the execution of the hit game, the ball entry easy state setting means for setting the ball entry easy state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port becomes easier than in the normal game state, and the ball entry easy state setting means.
With
A gaming machine capable of selecting any one of a plurality of set values having different hit probabilities for the hit / fail determination.
If the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong, the missed effect symbol is selected as the effect symbol, and if the result of the hit / fail judgment is hit, the hit effect symbol is selected as the effect symbol.
An effect symbol display means for displaying the selected effect symbol and
Further prepare
The performance symbol selecting means, the per together before SL is per normal game when a state the made during propriety determination result is per the entering-spheres made during facilitating state of the spruce determination result If the entering-ball after execution of the per game to be executed easily state is not set, the select per performance symbol not related to the selected set value, was performed in the entering sphere easily state the spruce if after execution of the per game that is executed by the per previous entry ball easily state is set with it hit the determination result is a plurality of per performance symbols based on the previous SL selected setting value One of the hit production symbols is selected from
The the plurality of per performance symbols, be any previous SL selected setting value includes a predetermined per performance symbols selectable,
The selection rate of the predetermined hit effect symbol differs depending on the set value.
Pachinko machine. The first starting port where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter, and
A second starting port through which a game ball flowing down a second game area different from the first game area can enter,
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A hit game execution means for executing a hit game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, and
After the execution of the hit game, the ball entry easy state setting means for setting the ball entry easy state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port becomes easier than in the normal game state, and the ball entry easy state setting means.
With
A gaming machine capable of selecting any one of a plurality of set values having different hit probabilities for the hit / fail determination.
If the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong, the missed effect symbol is selected as the effect symbol, and if the result of the hit / fail judgment is hit, the hit effect symbol is selected as the effect symbol.
An effect symbol display means for displaying the selected effect symbol and
Further prepare
The effect symbol selection means is based on the case where the result of the hit / fail determination performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port is a hit and the case where the game ball enters the second start port. If the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit and the easy-to-enter state is not set after the hit game executed by the hit, the hit effect symbol regardless of the selected set value is set. Is selected, and the result of the hit / fail determination performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is a hit, and the easy entry state is determined after the execution of the hit game executed by the hit. If the set is to select one of the per performance symbols from a plurality of per performance symbols based on the previous SL selected set value,
The the plurality of per performance symbols, be any previous SL selected setting value includes a predetermined per performance symbols selectable,
The selection rate of the predetermined hit effect symbol differs depending on the set value.
Pachinko machine.

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