JP7060884B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a random number value is stored at the starting port when a gaming ball wins (wins), and a reserved symbol corresponding to the random number value is displayed, and a hit / fail judgment based on the random number value is performed. It is known to execute a big hit game in which a round of opening a big winning opening is repeated a plurality of times when a big hit occurs, and the display mode of the reserved symbol being displayed is changed. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the stored random number value corresponds to a big hit and when it corresponds to a partial deviation, the display mode of the reserved symbol is set to be changeable from the normal mode to the special mode, and the stored random number value is set. Whether or not the predetermined condition for the game ball to enter the special starting port is satisfied during a specific period between rounds during the big hit game by setting the display mode of the reserved symbol to be immutable when the remaining deviations are applicable. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is further determined whether or not the reserved symbol being displayed has a reserved symbol whose display mode can be changed, and when it is determined that there is a reserved symbol whose display mode can be changed. The display mode of the reserved symbol is changed to a special mode. As a result, the player's expectation for a big hit is raised and the game entertainment is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-223613

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, in order to change the display mode of the corresponding symbol such as the reserved symbol corresponding to the random number value during the jackpot game, it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied during the jackpot game, and the display mode is further changed. It is necessary to determine whether or not there is a changeable corresponding symbol. Therefore, the processing may become complicated and the control load may increase. During the big hit game, it is necessary to perform the processing related to the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening and the processing related to the production of the big hit game according to the progress of the game. It is desirable to change the display mode.

The main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve the entertainment of the game while suppressing an increase in the processing load related to the display change of the corresponding symbol during the big hit game.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
A judgment information storage means capable of storing a plurality of judgment information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and a judgment information storage means.
A winning / failing determination means for making a winning / failing determination based on the determination information,
A symbol variable game execution means for executing a symbol variable game in which the symbol is variablely displayed and stopped and displayed with a stop symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination.
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol indicating the hit result, the jackpot game execution means for executing the jackpot game and the jackpot game execution means.
When the determination information is stored, the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information is displayed, and the corresponding symbol is deleted by the time the symbol variation game indicating the result of the hit / fail determination based on the determination information is completed. Corresponding symbol display means and
Prior to the hit / fail determination of the hit / fail determination means, a look-ahead means for confirming the determination information and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The jackpot game includes a specific jackpot game related to a specific jackpot and another jackpot game related to a jackpot other than the specific jackpot.
The corresponding symbol display means can change the display mode of the corresponding symbol from the display of the corresponding symbol to the deletion, and the symbol changes after the end of the specific jackpot game during the specific jackpot game state. The corresponding symbol corresponding to the determination information in which the game is executed is displayed, and the corresponding symbol is not displayed during the other big hit game state.
As the change pattern in which the change timing in which the display mode of the corresponding symbol changes and the display mode after the change are defined, a plurality of first change patterns in which the change timing is defined only during the symbol change gaming state and the said A change pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of second change patterns whose change timings are determined between the symbol variation gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state is provided.
The change pattern determining means is
A state in which the determination information whose confirmation result by the look-ahead means is the specific jackpot is not stored, and the symbol variation game indicating the hit result of the determination information which is the specific jackpot is not executed. Then, the change pattern of the corresponding symbol corresponding to the newly stored determination information is determined from the plurality of first change patterns.
The determination information whose confirmation result by the look-ahead means is the specific jackpot is stored, or the symbol variation game showing the hit result of the determination information which is the specific jackpot is executed. In the state, the gist is to determine the change pattern of the corresponding symbol corresponding to the newly stored determination information from the plurality of second change patterns.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the change timing is determined only during the symbol variation gaming state as the change pattern in which the change timing in which the display mode of the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information changes and the display mode after the change are defined. One of the plurality of first change patterns and the plurality of second change patterns in which the change timings between the symbol-variable gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state are determined is determined. In addition, the newly stored determination information is stored in a state where the determination information for the specific jackpot is not stored and the symbol variation game indicating the hit result of the determination information for the specific jackpot is not executed. The change pattern of the corresponding symbol is determined from a plurality of first change patterns. On the other hand, the newly stored determination information is stored in a state in which the determination information for the specific jackpot is stored, or in a state in which the symbol variation game indicating the hit result of the determination information for the specific jackpot is executed. The change pattern of the corresponding symbol of is determined from a plurality of second change patterns. Therefore, even if the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information may be displayed during the specific jackpot game state, the change pattern of the corresponding symbol is a plurality of second change patterns when the determination information is stored. Since it is determined from the inside, it is not necessary to determine the change timing of the corresponding symbol and the display mode after the change again during the specific big hit game state, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load during the specific big hit game state. Since the corresponding symbol is not displayed during the big hit game state other than the specific big hit, it is sufficient to determine the change pattern from the first change pattern for the corresponding symbol, and the processing load during the other big hit game state. Will not increase. In addition, it is possible to suggest to the player the jackpot expectation (reliability) in which the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the hit / fail determination due to the difference in the display mode of the corresponding symbol. By determining the change pattern of the display mode of the corresponding symbol from the plurality of first change patterns and the plurality of second change patterns, it is possible to make various changes of the corresponding symbol. In addition, the player can pay more attention to the change in the display mode of the corresponding symbol during the specific jackpot game state, and the game entertainment can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment while suppressing an increase in the processing load related to the display change of the corresponding symbol during the big hit game state.

Here, the "determination information" includes not only the information used for determining the success or failure, but also the information for determining whether the type of hit is a specific jackpot or another jackpot. The corresponding symbol display means displays a plurality of corresponding symbols according to the number of stored determination information. Further, the corresponding symbol display means displays the first corresponding symbol (reserved symbol) as the corresponding symbol from the time when the determination information is stored until the symbol variation effect is started, and when the symbol variation effect is started, 1 The first corresponding symbol may be erased and the second corresponding symbol (changing symbol) of 1 may be displayed. The first corresponding symbol and the second corresponding symbol may be common symbols having the same color, shape, and size although the displayed areas are different, and at least a part of the color, shape, and size may be used. The symbols may be different, or the symbols may be completely different in color, shape, and size. Further, the corresponding symbol display means may display the corresponding symbol (reserved symbol) from the time when the determination information is stored until the symbol variation effect is started, and delete the corresponding symbol when the symbol variation effect is started. .. As a change in the display mode of the corresponding symbol, at least one of the color, shape, and size of the symbol may be changed. During the symbol variable game state, the state in which the symbol variable game is actually executed (the state in which the symbol is fluctuating), the timing at which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variable game, and the start of the symbol variable game It also includes the timing to update the display of the corresponding symbol accordingly. The specific jackpot may be specified by the content of the jackpot game, such as the game profit that can be obtained in the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player, and when the hit / fail judgment is made. It may be specified including the game state of. For example, in a gaming machine that can set a specific state (high probability state, probability variation state) in which the probability of determining a hit result (big hit) in the hit / fail judgment after the end of the big hit game is higher than the normal state, the hit / fail in the specific state. A jackpot that is determined (generated) by the determination and a specific state is set after the jackpot game is completed may be defined as a specific jackpot. Further, the change pattern determining means determines that the state in which the change pattern is determined from the first change pattern is determined by not storing the determination information that the confirmation result by the look-ahead means is a specific jackpot and that the change pattern is a specific jackpot. The confirmation result by the look-ahead means is that the symbol variation game indicating the hit result of the information is not executed and the specific big hit game is not executed, and the change pattern is determined from the second change pattern. Is a state in which the determination information for determining a specific jackpot is stored, a state in which a symbol variation game indicating a hit result of the determination information for a specific jackpot is being executed, or a state in which a specific jackpot game is being executed. (During a specific jackpot game state) may be set.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, as a display mode of the corresponding symbol, there is a hit display mode in which only the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information that is the hit result can be changed, and the plurality of second change patterns. In the above, the possibility that the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information that is the hit result changes to the hit display mode is higher in the jackpot gaming state than in the symbol variation gaming state. The change timing may be defined. By doing so, the corresponding symbol changes to the hit display mode, so that the jackpot expectation can be increased and the game entertainment can be further improved. The hit display mode is a display mode that deterministically indicates a hit because only the corresponding symbol associated with the judgment information that is the hit result can be changed, but is associated with the judgment information that is the hit result. It is not necessary for all of the corresponding symbols to be changed to the hit display mode.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment while suppressing an increase in the processing load related to the display change of the corresponding symbol during the big hit game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an Example of this invention. 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 electric 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 which shows an example of the display mode of the pending symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374. 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 a main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. 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 variable 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 effect processing at the time of hold occurrence. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the target hold of the 1st change pattern table and the target hold of the 2nd change pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the situation at the time of hold occurrence and the change pattern table which is set. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st change pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd change pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd change pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd change pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd change pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the appearance that the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 changes in the variable game state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 changes during a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the case which changes to the definite display mode during a big hit game.

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

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming board 20 in which a 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 firing handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with 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 is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the lending of a game ball. 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 center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 3) of the launch device (not shown) is activated and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 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 also has an out port 29 for collecting game balls 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 starting port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and has a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing blades 24b. 3) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blade 24b is 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 starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second starting 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 the specified number of balls is counted.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entry 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. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3). To prepare for. The jackpot 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward you by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The big winning opening 25 is closed when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 25a counts 9 balls of the game ball or counts 9 balls (big hit). round). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the jackpot round a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 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, it is impossible for the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 to allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right side 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, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. Will be.

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

The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device in this embodiment, and represent 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 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 variable 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 symbol), the jackpot game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start port entry ball that variablely displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and is a second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting opening, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 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 the present 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 is hit and 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 normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation display is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current variation 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 is a display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect). Various effects such as reach effect and hold pattern change effect are displayed. The reach production includes "normal reach", "super reach" that develops from normal reach, "story reach" that develops from normal reach, and the like, and the production time (variable time) becomes longer in that order. FIG. 4 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 consist of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. (numbers in the example of the figure). , 371C, 371R (symbols for design variation effect) are displayed. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting 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 variable time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, 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 inside 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 done. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, a character symbol 373 whose display mode (expression) changes according to the effect content is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, a reserved symbol display area (predetermined display area) 37a for displaying the reserved symbol 372 is provided on both the left and right sides, and the left and right reserved symbols are reserved. A changing symbol display area (specific display area) 37b for displaying the changing symbol 374 is provided between the symbol display areas 37a (center of the lower part of the display screen). The first reserved symbol 372a corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol is displayed as the reserved symbol 372 in the reserved symbol display area 37a on the left side, and the second special reserved symbol 372 is displayed in the reserved symbol display area 37a on the right side. The second reserved symbol 372b corresponding to the reserved memory of the symbol is displayed. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one in the reserved symbol display area 37a on the left side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. Is erased one by one each time it is started, and each time it is erased, it is sequentially moved and displayed (shifted) to the right. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one in the reserved symbol display area 37a on the right side each time the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed. Each time the variable display is started, it is erased one by one, and each time it is erased, it is sequentially moved and displayed (shifted) to the left. The changing symbol 374 is displayed in the changing symbol display area 37b when the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and is erased when the variation display ends. Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first reserved symbols 372a is erased and the variable symbol 374 is displayed in the center at the timing of sequentially moving and displaying to the right side (center side). Therefore, the first reserved symbol 372a moves to the right side and appears to have changed to the changing symbol 374. Similarly, when the change display of the second special symbol is started, one of the second reserved symbols 372b is erased and the changing symbol 374 is displayed in the center at the timing of sequentially moving and displaying to the left side (center side). Therefore, the second reserved symbol 372b moves to the left side and appears to have changed to the changing symbol 374. The fluctuating symbol 374 is not limited to the one that is erased at the end of the variable display, and may be erased at a predetermined timing during the variable display, for example, at the timing when the reach is started.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display modes of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374. As shown in the figure, the reserved symbol 372 (first reserved symbol 372a, second reserved symbol 372b) is, for example, a round-shaped (first-shaped) symbol, and is, for example, white or the like (first display mode) reserved symbol A. , For example, a reserved symbol B such as blue (second display mode), a reserved symbol C such as red (third display mode), and a reserved symbol D such as gold (fourth display mode) can be displayed. ing. The reserved symbol 372 can be changed from the reserved symbol A to the reserved symbol B, from the reserved symbol B to the reserved symbol C, and from the reserved symbol C to the reserved symbol D, and changes from the reserved symbol A to the reserved symbols C, D, etc. at once. It may be possible. Further, when the additional display is performed, the reserved symbol A is displayed, but the reserved symbol B or the reserved symbol C may be displayed. On the other hand, the changing symbol 374 is, for example, a star-shaped (second shape) symbol, for example, a changing symbol A such as white (first display mode) and a changing symbol such as blue (second display mode). It is possible to display B, a changing symbol C such as red (third display mode), and a changing symbol D such as gold (fourth display mode). The changing symbol 374 can be changed from the changing symbol A to the changing symbol B, from the changing symbol B to the changing symbol C, and from the changing symbol C to the changing symbol D, respectively, and changes from the changing symbol A to the changing symbol D. It may be possible to change to medium symbols C, D, etc. at once. Further, usually, when the reserved symbol 372 is deleted with the start of the variable display, the variable symbol 374 corresponding to the display mode is displayed. That is, when the reserved symbol A is deleted, the changing symbol A is displayed, when the reserved symbol B is deleted, the changing symbol B is displayed, and when the reserved symbol C is deleted, the changing symbol is changing. When the symbol C is displayed and the reserved symbol D is deleted, the changing symbol D is displayed. However, when the reserved symbol 372 is deleted and the changing symbol 374 is displayed, the changing symbol 374 having a display mode different from that of the reserved symbol 372 may be displayed. For example, when the reserved symbol A is deleted. The changing symbol B may be displayed on the screen, or the changing symbol C may be displayed when the reserved symbol B is deleted. As for the pending symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374, the higher the number of final arrival stages, the higher the jackpot expectation (reliability). That is, the jackpot expectation of the reserved symbol 372 is in the order of the reserved symbol D, the reserved symbol C, the reserved symbol B, and the reserved symbol A from the highest, and the jackpot expectation of the changing symbol 374 is changing from the highest. The order is symbol D, changing symbol C, changing symbol B, and changing symbol A. In this embodiment, a look-ahead effect is performed in which the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 is changed according to the result of the look-ahead determination process described later to indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the reserved symbol D and the changing symbol D are displayed only for the reserved symbol for which the jackpot has been confirmed. Therefore, the reserved symbol D and the changing symbol D (fourth display mode) are also referred to as a definite display mode (hit display mode) indicating that the jackpot has been confirmed.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, 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. , Equipped with. 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 for storing a processing program or a table, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing 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 board 65, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 3) by the external connection terminal board 65.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from the front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 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 opening 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, an operation signal from the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is input to the main control device 60, and the setting contents using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are input. It can be displayed on the setting display device (performance display device) 69 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

The setting key switch 67 is a switch that is operated when making various settings such as a jackpot probability of a special symbol. Further, the RAM clear switch 68 is a switch for executing RAM clear, and the manager of the game hall can execute RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 68 is also used to select the set value when making various settings. The setting display device 69 is configured as a 7-segment display device, and displays setting values in various settings, the performance of the pachinko machine 1, an error code when an error occurs, and the like. Here, in this embodiment, there is a probability setting function that can be set by selecting any one of the three settings 1 to 3 in which different probabilities are set as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. When the manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotates it so that the set value can be changed, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability settings 1 to 3. Any number of "3" is displayed on the setting display device 69. Further, the setting display device 69 displays the numbers "1" to "3" in order each time the RAM clear switch 68 is pressed. Therefore, the administrator presses the RAM clear switch 68 so that the number displayed on the setting display device 69 becomes the number corresponding to the desired setting value, selects the desired setting value, and presses the setting key switch 67. By rotating the inserted key and returning it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of settings 1 to 3) can be fixed and set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are used to select and set the set value, but any other device can be used as long as it can be operated from the outside, for example, a rotary knob. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be provided with a dedicated switch for selecting the set value. Further, although the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display the set value on the setting display device 69, it may be displayed on another display device or may be notified by voice. Further, the setting is not limited to three, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

Further, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the 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 board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via a back wiring relay terminal board 64. A detection signal from the payout switch 74 for detecting the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the back wiring relay terminal board 64, and the full switch 75 to detect 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 board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the out-of-ball 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 communicable with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal board 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball rental switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided in the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal board 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 configured with respect 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 has a rotation amount signal output in response to the 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 launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, 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 board 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.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 thus configured will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is 1 in the normal state (low probability state, normal game state) of the set value 1. / 319.9, 1 / 74.6 in the probabilistic state (high probability state, probabilistic gaming state), 1 / 299.4 in the normal state of the set value 2, and 1 / 69.9 in the probabilistic state. The value 3 is 1 / 281.3 in the normal state and 1 / 65.6 in the probabilistic state. That is, the jackpot probability is higher in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. The probability that the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state after the big hit occurs is 60% for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the probable change state, the number of times of the variation display of the special symbol reaches 10,000 times. Continue until, in effect, until the next big hit. Further, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/10 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (about 100%) in the probabilistic state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but is in a probable change state (time saving state, opening extension state). Then, it is extended to once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. Up to four variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are reserved, and the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized over the variable display of the first special symbol (special symbol 2 priority variation).

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by hitting left (launching the game ball into the first game area) (a predetermined starting condition is satisfied), the first special symbol is used. Fluctuation display of is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot 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 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.

There are two types of jackpot symbols, a normal jackpot symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal state, and the special symbol stops at the probabilistic jackpot symbol. When it is displayed, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a probable change state. As described above, the probabilistic state continues until the number of times of variation display of the special symbol reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit is substantially drawn. In the probabilistic state, the winning probability of the special symbol (big hit probability) is higher than in the normal state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the normal state (time saving state), and the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than in the normal state. In addition, the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is extended from the normal state (opening extended state). Therefore, in the probabilistic state, the player can advantageously generate a big hit by hitting right and mainly advancing the game of changing the second special symbol, and can obtain a large number of balls in a short time. It will be a chance.

[Main control process]
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 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the start winning processing (S130). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol per game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), and the big hit game process (S170). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 transmits various commands to the control device in charge and executes the process according to the command, thereby advancing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1. In the power-on process of S100, when starting from the initial state, various setting values such as the setting value of the jackpot probability selected by using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are read out as described above. Set.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers (determination information). The random number for determination is, for example, a random number for jackpot determination (special symbol) used for jackpot determination (hit / 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 the big hit used to determine the big hit 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) when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit. Random number for symbol determination, if the result of the jackpot judgment is out of order, the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) is stopped and displayed. Random numbers for normal symbols, random numbers for determining whether or not a game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, normal random numbers for determining whether or not the game is correct, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns (variation time) of special symbols, Examples include whether or not to reach during the variable display and a random number for determining the reach used to determine the type of reach. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 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 to specify 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 payout ball, 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 control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The processing 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 (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a and determines 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)? It is determined whether or not (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved 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, the variation of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, etc. Information on the progress of the game can be given. Next, it is determined whether or not the open extension state is in progress based on whether the probability variation flag is the value 1 (S208), and when it is determined that the open extension state is not in the normal state, the acquired determination is made. The look-ahead determination process is executed based on the random number (S210), and if it is determined that the open extension state is not in the normal state, the process proceeds to S214. Here, the look-ahead determination process is the first special based on the determination random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, random numbers for outlier symbol determination, random numbers for variation pattern determination, random numbers for reach determination) acquired in S206. This is a process performed based on the random number for determination prior to the determination performed immediately before the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the random number for determining the jackpot is confirmed, and if the result of the confirmation is that the random number corresponds to the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is used to confirm which jackpot symbol corresponds to. .. Since it is in the normal state, it is confirmed whether the random number for big hit determination corresponds to the big hit by using the big hit judgment table for low probability described later. In addition, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and the random number for determining the reach may be confirmed, and it is confirmed which fluctuation pattern corresponds to, whether or not the reach is reached, and which type of reach is applicable. May be good. Then, the first special symbol look-ahead determination command including the confirmation result related to the look-ahead determination is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S212), and the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90. (S214), the process proceeds to S216. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, but may include the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command executes the look-ahead determination process of S210. good. Further, the first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on the hold number 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 S214 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next S216 process.

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 (S216). 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)? It is determined whether or not (S218). 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 (S220). 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 (S222). Here, as the judgment random number acquired in S222, the variation of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit judgment random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, etc. Information on the progress of the game can be given. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress or the probability change state is in progress based on whether the jackpot flag has a value of 1 or the probability change flag has a value of 1 (S224), and the jackpot game is in progress or the probability change state is in progress. If it is determined that the above is true, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S226), and if it is determined that neither the jackpot game nor the probable change state is in progress, the process proceeds to S230. Here, the look-ahead determination process is the second special based on the determination random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, random numbers for outlier symbol determination, random numbers for variation pattern determination, random numbers for reach determination) acquired in S222. This is a process performed based on the random number for determination prior to the determination performed immediately before the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the random number for determining the jackpot is confirmed, and if the result of the confirmation is that the random number corresponds to the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is used to confirm which jackpot symbol corresponds to. .. During the probability change state or the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, it is confirmed whether the jackpot determination random number corresponds to the jackpot by using the jackpot determination table for high probability described later. In addition, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and the random number for determining the reach may be confirmed, and it is confirmed which fluctuation pattern corresponds to, whether or not the reach is reached, and which type of reach is applicable. May be good. Then, the second special symbol look-ahead determination command including the confirmation result related to the look-ahead determination is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228). When the second special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted, or when it is determined in S224 that neither the jackpot game nor the probability change state is in progress, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S230). , S232 processing. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, and may include the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command may execute the look-ahead determination process of S226. .. Further, the look-ahead determination process of the second special symbol may be performed regardless of the state of the game. Further, the second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on 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 S216 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S218 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S220 to S230 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next S232 process.

It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number storage area is divided into a hit / fail judgment storage area and a look-ahead judgment storage area, and the acquired judgment random number is stored in each storage area. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number stored in the storage area is shared between the hit / fail judgment and the look-ahead judgment. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the look-ahead determination is executed as it is when the determination random number is acquired, and then the acquired determination random number is stored in the determination random number storage area for the hit / fail determination. Regardless of which configuration is adopted, the look-ahead determination can be executed without any problem.

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 (S232). 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) (S234). When it is determined that the number of reserved 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 ordinary symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S236). 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 (S238). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information regarding 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 (S240), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S232 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S234 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S236 to S240 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 (S140).

[Ordinary symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. If it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings is larger than the value 0, the number of holdings is decremented by the value 1 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the winning or failing determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 and the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be out of order. In this embodiment, a normal symbol hit determination table for a low probability of having a small hit value, that is, a low hit probability (for example, 1/10) is used in the normal state, and a high hit value is used in the probabilistic state. A normal symbol hit determination table for a high probability (for example, 1/1) with a high hit probability is used. When the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, the hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol, and when the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong, the missed symbol is determined as the stop symbol. Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The fluctuation time setting is set to a long time (for example, 20 seconds) in the normal state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 2 seconds) in the probable change state. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined stop symbol. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start opening 24 is started, and the normal symbol game processing is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time) in the normal state, and extended to a long time (for example, 3.0 seconds × 1 time) in the probable change state. Will be done. Further, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by opening the opening / closing blade 24b to the left and right by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c as described above. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol-per-game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, it is specified whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not a number (for example, 4) of game balls has entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, it may be determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or it is determined that a specified number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time. Then, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is terminated (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is terminated), and the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. 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 (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, 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 (S300). 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 (S170). 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 (S302) and whether or not the definite symbol is being displayed (S304). , 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 confirmed symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is more than the value 0 (S306). 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 (S308), and the second special symbol is read. (S310), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing 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 (S312). When it is determined that the number of reserved 1st special symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest of the plurality of determination random numbers of the 1st special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S314), and the first The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S316), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, when the number of reservations of the first special symbol and the number of reservations of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display (digestion of the reservation) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority change). 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), and the variation display of the special symbol may be performed at the starting port (starting port). 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 variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S310 and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S316 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display related processing. Hereinafter, in order to avoid duplication, the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol will be described with reference to the common flowchart of FIG.

In the 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 a normal state (S400). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (normal state), a jackpot determination process (hit / fail determination) for a low probability with a low probability of a jackpot is performed (S402), and the probability variation flag has a value of 1 (probability variation state). If it is determined that the jackpot probability is high, the jackpot determination process for high probability is performed (S404). The jackpot determination process is performed by comparing the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24 with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table. When the random number for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the random number for jackpot determination does not match any jackpot value, it is determined to be out of order. The jackpot judgment table has a probability variation flag of 0 (low probability state) among the low probability and high probability jackpot judgment tables according to the current set value of the jackpot probability (any of the set values 1 to 3). Occasionally, a low-probability jackpot determination table with a small jackpot value is used, and when the probability variation flag is value 1 (high probability state), a high-probability jackpot determination table with a large jackpot value is used. When the jackpot determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S406).

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol read in S308 or S314 (S408). This process uses a random number for determining the jackpot symbol to select one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols that differ in the content of the jackpot game (number of rounds) and the game state (normal state, probability variation state) after the end of the jackpot game. Do it by. For example, a 5R normal jackpot symbol that executes a 5R jackpot game as a jackpot game and is in a normal state after the jackpot game ends, a 5R probability variable jackpot symbol that executes a 5R jackpot game as a jackpot game and is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends, and a jackpot. As a game, the player executes a 10R jackpot game and has a 10R probability variable jackpot symbol that is in a probable change state after the jackpot game is completed. In addition, the 5R normal jackpot symbol, the 5R probability variation jackpot symbol, and the 10R probability variation jackpot symbol appear at the ratios of 40%, 30%, and 30% in the first special symbol, respectively, and 40%, 10%, respectively in the second special symbol. Appears at a rate of 50%. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game. This is a measure due to the need to clear the value of the probability change flag that sets the game state during the big hit game. Then, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (big hit fluctuation pattern) from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern or the random number for determining the reach read in S308 or S314 to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol. ) And the content of the reach (presence / absence and type of reach) are determined (S410).

When it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number read in S308 or S314 (S412). Then, the variation time of the special symbol (outlier variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern or the random number for determining the reach read in S308 or S314 to the stop display at the determined outlier symbol. ) And the content of the reach (S414). The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined, for example, by using the first fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 10 seconds in the normal state, and by using the second fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 3 seconds in the probabilistic state. It is determined.

When the variation pattern is determined in this way, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S416), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S418). 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. Then, the fluctuation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S420), and the fluctuation display-related processing is terminated. 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. The variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern of the special symbol (variation time, the content of the reach), the confirmed symbol (normal jackpot symbol, the probabilistic jackpot symbol or the missed symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 9 and 10, 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 game processing is executed in S302. 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 (S318). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S410 or S414, 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 (S320), and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S322). 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 (S324). Here, the confirmed 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 S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, it is determined again in S324 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 (S326), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that it is a big hit symbol, in order to generate a big hit, the operation of the condition device is started (S330), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S332), and the value 1 is set in the big hit flag (S332). S334). Then, a jackpot game start effect command including the contents of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S336). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes the jackpot game start effect (opening effect). In order to stop the probability change function, the time saving function, and the 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 (S338, S340), and the game state specification command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90. It is transmitted (S342), and the special symbol game processing is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag and the value of the probability variation 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 S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S328 that it is not a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (probability variation state) (S344), and it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0 (normal state). , End the special symbol game processing. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by the value 1 (S346), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S348). 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, if the player wins the jackpot, the value of 10,000 is set, so that the probability variation state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not a value 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated while maintaining the probability variation state, and if it is determined that the probability variation counter is a value 0, the probability variation flag is set to a value 0 in order to terminate the probability variation state. (S350). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S342), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (during the jackpot game) (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the round game is in progress (S502). If it is determined that the round game is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the opening effect (big hit game start effect) is in progress (S504) and whether or not the interval is in progress (S506). Immediately after the jackpot game is started, since the opening effect is being performed, a positive determination is made in S504, and then it is determined whether or not the opening effect time (5 seconds in the embodiment) has elapsed (S508). .. If it is determined that the opening effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. When it is determined in S508 that the opening effect time has elapsed, a round game in which the large winning opening 25 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern is started (S510), and a round game effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S512). ), The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. The round game production command includes information on the number of rounds of the started round game. The opening pattern of the large winning opening 25 includes an opening pattern in which a round game for a predetermined time (28.0 seconds in the embodiment) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times or 10 times). The opening pattern is determined according to the jackpot symbol.

When the round game is started, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined that the round game is in progress in S502. Therefore, the game ball enters the big prize opening 25 based on the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 25a. It is determined whether or not the number of balls has reached the specified number (9 in the embodiment) (S514), and the opening time through the large winning opening 25 after the start of the round game is the maximum opening time (implementation). In the example, it is determined whether or not the time has reached 28.0 seconds (S516). If it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time through the large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the execution of the round game is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or the opening time through the large winning opening 25 is the maximum opening time before the number of entering balls reaches the specified number. When it is determined that the number has reached, the big winning opening 25 is closed, the round game is ended (S518), the interval processing for setting the interval time (2 seconds in the embodiment) is performed (S520), and the big hit game processing is finished. do. When the round game is completed, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S506 that the interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S522). If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the final round has been completed (S524). If it is determined that the final round has not been completed, the round game is started again (S510).

In this way, the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 is repeated a predetermined number of times with an interval time in between, and when it is determined in S522 and S524 that the interval time (end interval time) after the end of the final round has elapsed, the big hit game The end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S526), and the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command executes the jackpot game end effect (ending effect). Then, when the next big hit game is executed, it is determined in S502, S504, and S506 that the round game is not performed, the opening is not performed, and the interval is not performed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (S528). .. If it is determined that the ending effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S530), the operation of the condition device is stopped (S532), and the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S534). ..

Then, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S536). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is a probability variation jackpot symbol, in order to generate a probability variation state, a probability variation counter setting process for setting a value of 10,000 in the probability variation counter is performed (S538), and a value of 1 is set in the probability variation flag. (S540). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is not a probabilistic jackpot symbol, the jackpot probability is held at the normal probability (low probability) by skipping S538 and S540, and the process proceeds to S542. Subsequently, the jackpot game end command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542, S544) to end the jackpot game process. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability change flag.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60, as described above, the look-ahead determination command (first special symbol look-ahead determination command, second special symbol look-ahead determination command), hold number instruction command (first) There are a special symbol hold number instruction command, a second special symbol hold number instruction command), a variation instruction command, a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a big hit game start effect command, a round game effect command, a big hit game end effect command, and the like. Although not shown, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets different effect modes between the normal state and the probabilistic state based on the received game state designation command. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a hold occurrence effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several msec).

[Production processing when hold occurs]
In the hold occurrence effect process of FIG. 14, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first receives a hold number instruction command (first special symbol hold) transmitted by the main control device 60 in S214 and S230 of the start winning process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the number instruction command and the second special symbol hold number instruction command) have been received (S600), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the hold occurrence processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold number instruction command has been received, the hold number of the special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 (S602). When the first special symbol hold number instruction command is received in S600, the hold number of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1, and when the second special symbol hold number instruction command is received in S600, the second special symbol is held. The number of reserved special symbols is incremented by the value 1.

Next, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead determination command (first special symbol look-ahead determination command, second special symbol look-ahead determination command) transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S212 and S228 of the start winning process of FIG. (S604). In the start winning process of FIG. 8, when the first special symbol is held during the normal state, or when the second special symbol is held during the jackpot game or the probable change state, the pre-reading determination command is executed by the main control device 60. Is transmitted, so if the first special symbol is held during the probability change state (open extension state), or if the second special symbol is held during the normal state, a look-ahead judgment command is received. Judge that it is not. If it is determined in S604 that the look-ahead determination command has not been received, the process proceeds to S614.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the look-ahead determination command has been received in S604, the hold (this time hold) that occurred this time occurs during the probable change state from the confirmation result included in the current game state and the look-ahead judgment command, and the confirmation result of the look-ahead judgment is obtained. It is determined whether or not the hold corresponds to a probabilistic jackpot (S606). When it is determined that the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination that occurs during the probabilistic state is a hold corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, it is determined that the hold this time is a specific jackpot hold together with the confirmation result related to the pre-reading determination of the hold and the predetermined storage area of the RAM 90c. It is stored in (S608). In addition, if it is determined that the hold this time occurs during the probability change state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead judgment is not the hold corresponding to the probability change jackpot, the hold this time occurs during the execution of the jackpot game (referred to as the specific jackpot game) related to the specific jackpot hold. It is determined whether or not the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a hold corresponding to the probable change jackpot (S610), and when it is determined that the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination occurs during the specific jackpot game and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is the hold corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, S608 is determined. I remember that this time the hold is a specific jackpot hold. As described above, in this embodiment, the hold of the probabilistic jackpot that occurs during the probabilistic state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is the hold of the probabilistic jackpot, and the hold of the probable change jackpot that occurs during the specific jackpot game and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is called the specific jackpot hold. .. The first special symbol look-ahead judgment command is not transmitted during the probability change state (open extension state), and right-handed is normally performed during the big hit game (during the specific big hit game) to the first start port 23. Since the game ball does not enter, the hold of the first special symbol is rarely a specific jackpot hold, and the hold of the second special symbol is mainly a specific jackpot hold. Further, even if the hold this time is not a specific jackpot hold, the confirmation result related to the look-ahead determination of the hold is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 90c. As described above, the sub-integrated control device 90 may execute the look-ahead determination process. In that case, in S606 and S610, whether the jackpot determination random number corresponds to the jackpot using the jackpot determination table for high probability. As a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to the big hit, it is confirmed which big hit symbol corresponds to by using the random number for determining the big hit symbol.

Next, it is determined whether or not the specific jackpot game is executed before the hold this time (S612). In S612, when there is a specific jackpot hold that is digested before the current hold, or when the symbol variable game related to the specific jackpot hold is being executed (during the symbol variable game state), the specific jackpot is prior to the current hold. It is determined that the game is executed. Further, even if the hold occurs during the specific jackpot game, it is determined that the specific jackpot game is executed first. In these cases, the specific jackpot game will be executed before the current hold is exhausted while the current hold is displayed. In cases other than these, the specific jackpot game is not executed while the hold is displayed this time (the specific jackpot game is not executed before the hold is exhausted this time) (see FIG. 16 described later). Even if there is a big hit hold other than the specific big hit in the hold that is digested before the current hold, it is determined that the specific big hit game is not executed before the current hold. When it is determined in S612 that the specific jackpot game is not executed before the current hold, the change pattern table for setting the change pattern (the symbol change pattern in the look-ahead effect) of the hold symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 which is on hold this time is used. A first change pattern table having a plurality of first change patterns that defines the symbol change contents (change timing and display mode after the change) only during the variable game state is set (S614). As described above, when the hold of the second special symbol is mainly a specific jackpot hold, the hold of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state which is not the open extension state, and the look-ahead determination command is received, the look-ahead determination command is received first in S612. It is rarely determined that a specific jackpot game is executed. Therefore, for the hold of the first special symbol, the first change pattern table is usually set in S614 even if the look-ahead determination command is received. Further, in the probabilistic change state (open extension state), since the look-ahead determination command is not received even if the first special symbol is held, the first change pattern table is set by proceeding to S614. Further, the hold of the second special symbol also proceeds to S614 when it is determined in S604 that the look-ahead determination command has not been received, so that the first change pattern table is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in S612 that the specific jackpot game is executed first, the change pattern table defines the symbol change content (change timing and display mode after the change) between the variable gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state. A second change pattern table having a plurality of second change patterns is set (S616). Details of these change pattern tables will be described later.

Here, FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the target hold of the first change pattern table and the target hold of the second change pattern table. As described above, since the hold of the second special symbol is mainly the specific jackpot hold, the second hold symbol 372b will be illustrated and described in FIG. The numbers in the second reserved symbol 372b indicate the digestion order. In FIG. 15A, in any of the second reserved symbols 372b in the digestion order 1 to 4, the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a hold of a miss or another big hit, and there is no specific big hit hold when the hold occurs, and it is specified. It is determined that the symbol variation game or the specific big hit game related to the big hit is not being executed. Therefore, the first change pattern is determined from the first change pattern table for any of the second reserved symbols 372b. On the other hand, in FIG. 15B, the second reserved symbol 372b (reserved symbol indicated by a thick line) having the second digestion order is the specific jackpot reservation, and the second reserved symbol 372b having the first, third, and fourth digestion order. Is a hold in which the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is out of order. Therefore, the first change pattern is determined from the first change pattern table for the hold in which the digestion order is the first and second. Since the hold with the third and fourth digestion order has a specific jackpot hold (the hold with the second digestion order) at the time of occurrence, the second change pattern is determined from the second change pattern table. When the second hold in FIG. 15B is a big hit hold other than the specific big hit, the first change pattern is determined from the first change pattern table at the time of occurrence of the third and fourth hold in the digestion order.

Next, it is determined whether or not the hold this time is a big hit hold related to the big hit (S618). This determination is made based on the result of the confirmation of whether or not the command is included in the look-ahead determination command held this time. If it is determined in S604 that the look-ahead determination command has not been received and the process proceeds to S618 after setting the first change pattern table in S614, the result of confirmation of correctness cannot be referred to, so this time it is suspended. Judges that the jackpot is not on hold. If it is determined that the hold is a jackpot hold this time, it is determined whether or not the second change pattern table (PT) is set in S616 (S620), and if it is determined that the second change pattern table is set, the set change pattern is determined. From the table (here, the second change pattern table), a change pattern in which the final display mode of the changing symbol 324 is the above-mentioned definite display mode is determined (S624). That is, when the hold this time is a big hit hold and the specific big hit game is executed before the big hit hold, the change pattern to be the definite display mode is always determined. Further, in S618, since it does not distinguish between a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, both the normal jackpot hold and the probabilistic jackpot hold are changed to a change pattern that always becomes a definite display mode when the specific jackpot game is executed before that. It will be decided. That is, when the specific jackpot game is executed before the jackpot hold, the jackpot hold has a 100% probability of being in the definite display mode. As will be described later, the change pattern is defined so that the jackpot hold changes to the definite display mode during the specific jackpot game state executed earlier.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the second change pattern table is not set (the first change pattern table is set) even if the hold is a big hit hold this time, it is determined whether or not to display the definite display mode. It is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (there is a display of the confirmed display mode) (S622). The predetermined lottery can be performed by determining the winning probability so that the winning probability is, for example, 1/3 or 1/4. When it is determined that the lottery has been won in S622, the final display mode of the changing symbol 324 determines the change pattern of the definite display mode from the set change pattern table (here, the first change pattern table) (S624). In this way, when the current hold is a big hit hold and the first change pattern table is set, that is, when the specific big hit game is not executed before the big hit game held this time (big hit hold), a predetermined jackpot game is executed. A change pattern of the confirmed display mode is determined through a lottery. Therefore, when the first change pattern table is set, the possibility of changing to the definite display mode is lower than when the second change pattern table is set. Further, if it is determined in S618 that the hold this time is not a big hit hold, or if it is determined in S622 that the lottery is not won, the final display mode of the changing symbol 324 from the set change pattern table is the changing symbol A other than the definite display mode. A change pattern to be any of (first display mode), changing symbol B (second display mode), and changing symbol C (third display mode) is determined (S626). Then, the hold symbol 372 when the hold occurs based on the change pattern determined in S624 or S626 is additionally displayed (S628), and the hold occurrence effect processing is terminated. It should be noted that the S600 receives the first special symbol hold number instruction command and determines that the look-ahead determination command is not received in S604, or the S600 receives the first special symbol hold number instruction command and issues the look-ahead determination command in S604. When it is determined that the command has been received, the first reserved symbol 372a based on the first change pattern determined from any of the first change pattern tables is controlled to be additionally displayed in the reserved symbol display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. The command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 91. Further, when it is determined in S600 that the second special symbol hold number instruction command is received and the look-ahead determination command is not received in S604, the second change pattern based on the first change pattern determined from any of the first change pattern tables is used. A control command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the hold symbol 372b is additionally displayed in the hold symbol display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. Further, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number instruction command is received in S600 and the look-ahead determination command is received in S604, the first change pattern based on the change pattern determined from either the first change pattern table or the second change pattern table is used. 2 A control command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 91 so that one additional reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed in the reserved symbol display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37.

Here, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a change pattern table set as a situation when a hold occurs, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a first change pattern table, FIGS. 18 to 21. Is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the second change pattern table. The second change pattern table is divided into a plurality of (here, four) tables for convenience of illustration and explanation. Further, FIGS. 17 to 21 show examples of change patterns, and the present invention is not limited to these change patterns. In the first change pattern table of FIG. 17, only the change timing during the variable gaming state (during the special symbol gaming state) is defined as the change timing of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374. In the present embodiment, the change timing during the variable game state is predetermined when the reserved symbol 372 is shifted, when the reserved symbol 372 is changed to the changing symbol 374, and after the changing symbol 374 is displayed, that is, after the symbol variable game is started. The time has passed. The number of shifts of the hold symbol 372 changes depending on the number of holds already stored when the hold occurs, and it is possible to determine the change timing at the time of a maximum of three shifts from the first shift to the third shift. The first change pattern table and the second change pattern table may be a table in which the number of holds at the time of hold occurrence and each change pattern are associated with each other.

The first change pattern table of FIG. 17 also defines a first change pattern in which the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 does not change, and the change pattern PA001 changes from the reserved symbol A to the changing symbol A. Other than this, it is a pattern in which the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 does not change. When it is determined in S604 of the above-mentioned hold occurrence effect process that the look-ahead determination command has not been received and the first change pattern table is set in S614, the change pattern PA001 is determined in S626. The change pattern PA002 is a pattern in which the reserved symbol A is erased and the changing symbol A is displayed, and then the changing symbol B is changed at the timing when a predetermined time elapses. The change pattern PA003,004,005 changes after the reserved symbol A changes to the reserved symbol B at the change timing at the time of the first shift, the second shift, and the third shift, and becomes the changing symbol B, respectively. It is a pattern that does not. As described above, the change timing at the time of shift changes depending on the number of holds when the hold occurs, the number of holds when the hold occurs can be selected from the value 1 to the value 3 for the change pattern PA003, and the change pattern PA004 is when the hold occurs. The number of holds can be selected by the value 2 or the value 3, and the change pattern PA005 can be selected by the number of holds when the hold occurs.

In addition to this, the first change pattern table changes from the reserved symbol A to the reserved symbol B and from the reserved symbol B to the reserved symbol C at the two change timings at the time of shifting, and becomes the changing symbol C. After that, the change patterns PA * 11, * 12, * 13 that do not change, and the two change timings at the time of shift change from the reserved symbol A to the reserved symbol B and from the reserved symbol B to the reserved symbol C, respectively, and are changing. There are change patterns PA * 21, * 22, * 23 that change from the reserved symbol C to the changing symbol D at the timing of changing to the symbol 374, and the reserved symbol A to the reserved symbol B at the timing of two changes during the shift. , Change patterns PA * 31, * 32, * 33, which change from the reserved symbol B to the reserved symbol C, and change to the changing symbol D at the change timing when a predetermined time elapses after becoming the changing symbol C, and shift. There is a change pattern PA * 34 that changes from the reserved symbol A to the reserved symbol B, from the reserved symbol B to the reserved symbol C, and from the reserved symbol C to the reserved symbol D at the three change timings of the time, and becomes the changing symbol D. Further, when the hold occurs, the hold symbol B is displayed and changes to the hold symbol C at the change timing at the time of the first shift or the second shift, changes to the hold symbol D at the third shift, and becomes the changing symbol D. Patterns PA * 41, * 42 and change pattern PA * 43 in which hold symbol B is displayed when hold occurs, changes to hold symbol C at the third shift, changes to change symbol C, and then changes to change change symbol D. and so on. As described above, the hold of the first special symbol is usually determined to be one of the first change patterns by setting the first change pattern table regardless of the situation (normal state or probability change state) when the hold occurs. (See FIG. 16). Therefore, even in the normal state, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 of the first special symbol and the changing symbol 374. As described above, only the jackpot hold can be selected (determined) for the change patterns PA * 21 to * 23, * 31 to * 34, and * 41 to * 43, which are the definite display modes. Further, it can be selected only when it is determined in S622 that the lottery has been won. That is, when the first change pattern table is set, the hold symbol D in the confirmed display mode or the first change pattern that does not become the changing symbol D may be selected even if the jackpot is on hold.

In the second change pattern table of FIGS. 18 to 21, the change timing during the variable gaming state and the change timing during the specific jackpot gaming state are defined. The second change pattern table (1) of FIG. 18 shows the case where the symbol variable game related to the specific big hit hold is executed at the time of the current hold (during the variable game state of the specific big hit hold) or the specific big hit when the current hold occurs. This table is set when the game is in the game state, that is, when the specific jackpot game is executed before the first shift of the hold this time (see FIG. 16). During the specific jackpot game state before the first shift, 1 The change timing at the time of the second shift, at the time of the second shift, and at the time of the third shift is defined. The second change pattern table (2) of FIG. 19 shows the case where the first hold in the digestion order is the specific big hit hold at the time of the occurrence of the current hold, that is, the specific big hit game is executed after the first shift of the current hold. (See FIG. 16), the change timing at the time of the first shift, during the specific big hit game state after the first shift, at the time of the second shift, and at the time of the third shift is defined. The second change pattern table (3) of FIG. 20 shows the case where the second hold in the digestion order is the specific big hit hold at the time of the occurrence of the current hold, that is, the specific big hit game is executed after the second shift of the current hold. (See FIG. 16), the change timing at the time of the first shift, at the time of the second shift, during the specific jackpot game state after the second shift, and at the time of the third shift is determined. The second change pattern table (4) of FIG. 21 shows the case where the third hold in the digestion order is the specific big hit hold at the time of the occurrence of the current hold, that is, the specific big hit game is executed after the third shift of the current hold. (See FIG. 16), the change timing during the jackpot game state after the first shift, the second shift, the third shift, and the third shift is defined. In these second change pattern tables, the table in which the specific jackpot game is executed once at any of the four timings before the first shift, after the first shift, after the second shift, and after the third shift. However, it may have a table in which the specific jackpot game is executed twice or more. That is, the second change pattern table is not limited to the one that defines the change pattern of the reserved symbol 372 displayed across one specific big hit game, but the reserved symbol 372 displayed across a plurality of specific big hit games. It may define a change pattern.

Further, in the second change pattern table of the present embodiment, it is determined that the second change pattern that changes to the definite display mode (reserved symbol D) changes to the definite display mode at the change timing during the specific jackpot game state. However, there is nothing that changes to the definite display mode at the change timing during the variable gaming state. That is, in the second change pattern table, the change timing is set so that the possibility that the reserved symbol 372 changes to the definite display mode is higher in the specific jackpot gaming state than in the symbol variation gaming state. The change timing during the specific jackpot game state is defined as the start time of the first predetermined round such as the fifth round and the start time of the second predetermined round such as the tenth round. Of these, the reserved symbol 372 may change only in one of the predetermined rounds, or the reserved symbol 372 may change in both predetermined rounds. Further, in any of the second change pattern tables, a second change pattern in which the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 do not change is defined, and the change patterns PB001, PC001, PD001, PE001 are changing symbols from the reserved symbol A. It is a pattern that does not change except that it changes to A. As described above, since the change timing at the time of shift changes depending on the number of holds already stored at the time of hold occurrence, the second change pattern of 1 from the second change pattern table is based on the number of holds at the time of hold occurrence. Will be selected. As described above, in S612, even if the hold occurs during the specific jackpot game, it is determined that the specific jackpot game is executed first, and the second change pattern table is set in S616, and one of the first is set. 2 Determine the change pattern. However, since the first predetermined round may have already ended when the hold occurs this time, in that case, the first predetermined round in the second change pattern table (1) is not defined as the change timing. The change pattern (PB003, * 12, * 16, * 17, * 22, etc.) may be determined. Further, if the second predetermined round has already been completed when the hold occurs this time, the hold symbol D in the confirmed display mode may be displayed from the beginning. Alternatively, in that case, the setting may be changed from the second change pattern table to the first change pattern table to determine the first change pattern.

Further, for example, in the second change pattern table of FIG. 18, the change is changed to the reserved symbol B in the first predetermined round, changed to the reserved symbol D which is the definite display mode in the second predetermined round, and becomes the changing symbol D. There is a pattern PB * 18. In this way, the reserved symbols A, B, C, and D are not limited to those that are changed step by step, and any of the changing stages may be omitted and changed to the reserved symbol D. Similarly, the changing symbols A, B, C, and D may be changed to the changing symbol D by omitting any of the changing stages. Further, such a change pattern may be provided not only in the second change pattern table but also in the first change pattern table. In the second change pattern table, the change timing of the symbol and the display mode after the change are determined in the same manner as in the first change pattern table, except that the change timing during the specific jackpot game state is added. The detailed description of is omitted. Further, although the change pattern that changes at the change timing in which a predetermined time elapses after the start of the symbol change game is not shown in each second change pattern table, such a change pattern may be included.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
FIG. 22 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 msec). In the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 22, 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 is received in S420 of the variation display-related process of FIG. (S700) If it is determined that the command has not been received, the process proceeds to S718. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined (S702), and the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined (S704). As described above, the variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the definite symbol (normal jackpot symbol, probabilistic jackpot symbol or missed symbol) and the like. Therefore, the effect symbol can be determined by determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the current effect mode and the finalized symbol of the special symbol from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. The effect pattern can be determined by determining the effect pattern corresponding to the current effect mode and the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

When the stop symbol or the effect pattern of the effect symbol is determined, the variable display of the effect symbol is started (S706), and the number of reserved special symbols is decremented by a value of 1 (S708). Further, the pending symbol 372 of the change is deleted and the changing symbol 374 is displayed (S710). Further, it is determined whether or not there is a change pattern associated with each reserved symbol 372 being displayed whose change timing is set at the time of the current shift (S712). When it is determined that there is a change pattern for which the change timing is determined, another reserved symbol 372 is shift-displayed with a change in the display mode (symbol change, look-ahead effect) based on the change pattern (S714). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no change pattern for which the change timing is defined, the other reserved symbol 372 is shifted and displayed as it is (S716). In S708 to S716, when the variation instruction command for starting the variation display of the first special symbol is received in S700, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the left side of the effect symbol display device 37. One first reserved symbol 372a is deleted from the reserved symbol display area 37a, and the changing symbol 374 is displayed in the changing symbol display area 37b, and a control command is issued so that the remaining first reserved symbol 372a is shifted and displayed. It is a process of transmitting to the effect symbol control device 91. Further, when the variation instruction command for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is received in S700, the reserved number of the second special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the reserved symbol on the right side of the effect symbol display device 37 is decremented. One second reserved symbol 372b is erased from the display area 37a and the changing symbol 374 is displayed in the changing symbol display area 37b, and the remaining second reserved symbol 372b is shifted and displayed with the symbol change or as it is. It is a process of transmitting a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so as to display the shift.

Next, it is determined whether or not the change pattern associated with the currently changing symbol 374 changes the display mode during the display of the changing symbol 374 (S718), and it is determined that there is a symbol change. Then, it is determined whether or not the change timing has been reached (S720). As described above, the change timing is set to the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the change of the effect symbol. Of course, as the change timing of the changing symbol 374, there may be a change pattern in which the changing symbol 374 changes at any timing selected from a plurality of timings, and in S720, the change timing is selected. It may be determined whether or not it is. Further, as the change timing of the changing symbol 374, there may be a change pattern in which two or more timings are defined. If it is determined in S718 that there is no symbol change in the changing symbol 374, or in S720 it is determined that the change timing has not been reached, the process proceeds to S724. On the other hand, if it is determined in S720 that the change timing has been reached, the display mode of the changing symbol 374 is changed based on the change pattern (S722), and the process proceeds to S724.

Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S320 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 9 (S724). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated and stopped and displayed (S726), the changing symbol 374 is erased (S728), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. It should be noted that, when the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated and stopped, that is, when the symbol variation effect is terminated, the variable symbol 374 is deleted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and before the symbol variation effect is terminated. The changing symbol 374 may be erased (at a predetermined timing during the symbol change).

Here, FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 changes during the variable gaming state. In FIG. 23, for example, with the start of the symbol variation effect in the probabilistic state (FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b)), the second reserved symbol 372b of the leftmost 1 is erased and the changing symbol 374 is displayed. At the same time, the other second reserved symbol 372b is shifted to the left side (changing symbol 374 side). Then, when the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are disengaged and stopped and displayed, the changing symbol 374 is erased (FIG. 23 (c)). Further, for example, the second reserved symbol 372b of 1 is additionally displayed in association with the determination random number of the second special symbol acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24 (FIG. 23 (c). )). As for the second reserved symbol 372b, it is assumed that the change pattern PC * 18 of the second change pattern table (2) of FIG. 19 is determined in the hold occurrence effect processing of FIG. In the change pattern PC * 18, the change timing is set at the time of the first shift. Therefore, when the second reserved symbol 372b of 1 on the leftmost side is erased and the changing symbol 374 is displayed and the other second reserved symbol 372b is shifted to the left side with the start of the next symbol variation effect. , The display mode changes to the reserved symbol B (second display mode) (FIG. 23 (d)). Then, for example, after the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R match and shift to the reach effect (FIG. 23 (e)), the inner effect symbol 371C also matches the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R and stops at the jackpot symbol. It is displayed (FIG. 23 (f)). In FIG. 23 (f), it is assumed that a probabilistic jackpot occurs, that is, a specific jackpot occurs during the probabilistic state.

[Big hit game production process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot game effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several msec). Further, FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol change in a big hit game state. In the jackpot game effect processing of FIG. 24, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the jackpot game start effect command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S334 of the special symbol game process ( S800), if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to S808. When it is determined that the jackpot game start effect command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a specific jackpot (S802), and when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot other than the specific jackpot, the pending symbol 372 being displayed is deleted. After that (S804), the jackpot game start effect (opening effect) is executed to notify the right-handed hit (S806). The jackpots other than the specific jackpot correspond to the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot that occurred in the normal state, and the normal jackpot that occurred in the probability variation state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the hit is a specific jackpot, S804 is skipped, that is, the jackpot game start effect (opening effect) is executed while the reserved symbol 372 is displayed, and the right-handed hit is notified (S806, FIG. 25 (a)). The effect symbol display device 37 of FIG. 25 displays the same second reserved symbol 372b as in FIG. 23 (f). Therefore, the display mode of the second reserved symbol 372b on the far right is the reserved symbol B (second display mode).

Next, it is determined whether or not the round game effect command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S512 of the jackpot game process (S808), and if it is determined that the round game effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to S818. .. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game effect command has been received, the round display is performed (S810, FIG. 25 (b)). Further, whether or not this round is a predetermined round which is the change timing during the specific jackpot gaming state (S812), and the hold of the target which changes during the specific jackpot gaming state based on the change pattern of the pending symbol 372 being displayed. Whether or not there is a symbol 372 (S814) is determined respectively. If it is determined in S812 that this round is not a predetermined round of the specific jackpot game, or if it is determined in S814 that there is no reserved symbol 372 to be changed, the process proceeds to S818. On the other hand, if it is determined in S812 and S814 that it is a predetermined round of the specific jackpot game and there is a reserved symbol 372 to be changed, the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 to be changed is changed (S816), and the process proceeds to S818.

For example, in FIG. 25, the display mode of the second reserved symbol 372b on the far right does not change in the second round other than the predetermined round based on the change pattern PC * 18 (FIG. 25 (b)), and the display mode of the first predetermined round At the start of the 5th round, it changes to the reserved symbol C (third display mode) (FIG. 25 (c)), does not change in the 7th round which is not the predetermined round (FIG. 25 (d)), and is the 10th of the second predetermined round. At the start of the round, it changes to the reserved symbol D (fourth display mode, confirmed display mode) (FIG. 25 (e)). In this way, the reserved symbol 372 of the jackpot hold is changed to the reserved symbol D of the definite display mode during the specific jackpot game. Further, FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a case where the display mode changes to the definite display mode during the big hit game. In this embodiment, as described above, a specific jackpot is defined as a specific jackpot that occurs during the probability variation state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination corresponds to the probability variation jackpot, and the reserved symbol 372 is set during the specific jackpot gaming state (FIG. 26 (4)). indicate. In addition, during the jackpot game of normal jackpot hold that occurred during the normal state (FIG. 26 (1)), during the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot hold (FIG. 26 (2)), the jackpot game of normal jackpot hold that occurred during the probability variation state. The reserved symbol 372 is not displayed during a big hit game other than the specific big hit game such as the middle (FIG. 26 (3)). Further, during the specific big hit game state, the normal big hit hold and the probabilistic big hit hold being displayed are changed to the definite display mode based on the second change pattern (FIG. 26 (4)). In this embodiment, the symbol changes during the specific jackpot game state are performed based on the change pattern, and the change pattern is determined when the hold occurs. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the reserved symbol 372 is displayed or the content of the change (change timing, display mode after the change) at the start of the big hit game or during the execution of the big hit game. In FIG. 25 (e), the second reserved symbol 372b becomes the reserved symbol D, and it is notified that the occurrence of the big hit has been confirmed. Although not shown, the second reserved symbol 372b is shifted twice and then becomes the changing symbol 374 of the changing symbol D, and the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the symbol variation effect processing. Then, the big hit game is executed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S526 of the jackpot game process (S818), and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect command has not been received, it is determined that the jackpot game end effect command has not been received. End the game production process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect command has been received, the jackpot game end effect (ending effect) is executed (S820). Then, when the execution of the jackpot game end effect is completed, it is determined in S804 whether or not the reserved symbol 372 has been deleted (S822), and when it is determined that the reserved symbol 372 has been deleted, the reserved symbol 372 is displayed (S824). , End the jackpot game production process. Further, if it is determined that the reserved symbol 372 has not been erased, the jackpot game effect processing is terminated as it is. The reserved symbol 372 of S824 may be displayed when the jackpot game end command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S542 of the jackpot game process.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, as a change pattern in which the change timing of the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 and the display mode after the change are defined, the change timing is set only during the symbol change gaming state. There are a plurality of defined first change patterns and a plurality of second change patterns in which the change timing between the symbol variation gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state is defined. Further, when a new hold is stored in a state where the specific jackpot hold is not stored and the symbol variation game related to the specific jackpot is not executed, the change of the hold from the plurality of first change patterns is performed. Determine the pattern. On the other hand, when a specific jackpot hold is stored or a new hold is stored while a symbol variation game related to the specific jackpot is being executed, the hold is held from among a plurality of second change patterns. Determine the change pattern. Therefore, even if the reserved symbol 372 is displayed during the specific jackpot gaming state, the change of the reserved symbol 372 is predetermined based on the second change pattern, and the change timing and change are again made during the specific jackpot gaming state. It is not necessary to determine the later display mode. Further, by determining the change pattern from the plurality of first change patterns and the plurality of second change patterns, it is possible to make various changes of the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374, and the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol are enabled. It is also possible to enhance the effect of the production, such as drawing the player's attention when the 374 changes. In addition, the player can pay more attention to whether or not the reserved symbol 372 changes to the definite display mode during the specific jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing an increase in the processing load related to the display change of the reserved symbol 372 during the specific jackpot game. Further, for the reserved symbol 372 whose display is erased during the big hit game other than the specific big hit, the change pattern is determined from the first change pattern, and only the reserved symbol 372 displayed during the specific big hit game is the second. Since the change pattern is determined from the change patterns, it is possible to appropriately perform the processing related to the change of the display mode of the reserved symbol 372 and suppress the processing load from increasing more than necessary.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the possibility of changing to the reserved symbol D in the definite display mode is higher in the specific jackpot gaming state than in the symbol variable gaming state, so that the jackpot is in the hold during the specific jackpot gaming state. It is possible to notify the player that there is a hold and that big hits occur continuously. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player and further improve the hobby of the game.

In the embodiment, the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination that occurs during the probability change state is the hold of the probability change jackpot, and the confirmation result of the look-ahead judgment that occurs during the specific jackpot game is the hold of the probability change jackpot. The reserved symbol 372 was displayed during the state, but the present invention is not limited to this. A probabilistic jackpot of a specific type (for example, a specific number of rounds) that is a hold that occurred during the probabilistic state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead judgment may be a specific jackpot. If it is a probability variation jackpot, it may be a specific jackpot, and if it occurs during the probability variation state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a 5R probability variation jackpot, it may not be a specific jackpot. In addition, there are cases where the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination occurs during the probabilistic state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead judgment is a normal jackpot (FIG. 26 (3)), and cases where the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination occurs during the probabilistic change state is a probable change jackpot (FIG. 26 (4)). ) And are all specified jackpots, and if they occur during the probable change state regardless of the type of jackpot and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a jackpot, they may be designated as a specific jackpot. Alternatively, when it occurs in the normal state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a probabilistic jackpot (FIG. 26 (2)), or when it occurs in the probabilistic state and the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a probabilistic jackpot (FIG. 26 (4)). If the confirmation result of the look-ahead determination is a probabilistic jackpot, it may be a specific jackpot regardless of the game state, such as setting both as a specific jackpot.

In the embodiment, one type of the definite display mode of the reserved symbol 372 and one type of the definite display mode of the changing symbol 374 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one or both of the definite display modes are provided. It may be a thing. In such a case, the possibility of changing to all the definite display modes is not limited to the one that is higher during the specific jackpot gaming state than during the variable gaming state, and the possibility of changing to at least one definite display mode is the variable game. Anything may be higher during the specific jackpot gaming state than during the state, and the possibility of changing to the remaining definite display mode may be the same between the variable gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state.

In the embodiment, when the result of the confirmation related to the look-ahead determination is a big hit, the reserved symbol 372 is always changed to the definite display mode during the specific big hit game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot), it may be determined whether or not to change the reserved symbol 372 to the definite display mode during the specific jackpot gaming state, and if it is the probability variation jackpot, the definite display may be performed. It may be changed to a mode, and if it is a normal big hit, it may not be changed to a definite display mode. Also, in consideration of the number of rounds of the big hit, if the big hit has a large number of rounds, it is changed to the definite display mode, and if it is a big hit with a small number of rounds (a big hit with almost no balls), it is not changed to the definite display mode. And so on. Further, the possibility that the reserved symbol 372 changes to the definite display mode during the specific jackpot gaming state is higher than that during the variable gaming state, and the definite display mode does not change even during the specific jackpot gaming state. There may be. Alternatively, the possibility that the reserved symbol 372 changes to the definite display mode may be the same between the variable gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state, and the variable gaming state is higher than the specific jackpot gaming state. You may. Further, it may not have such a definite display mode.

In the embodiment, the first change pattern table and the second change pattern table include, but are not limited to, change patterns in which the display mode does not change in either the reserved symbol 372 or the changing symbol 374. For example, one or both of the first change pattern table and the second change pattern table may not include the change pattern whose display mode does not change.

In the embodiment, 10,000 times are set in the probability variation counter after the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot is completed, and the probability variation state is substantially continued until the next jackpot, but the probability variation state is not limited to this, for example, the so-called ST type (number of times cut). As a pachinko machine of type), a predetermined number of times such as 10 times, 20 times, 50 times, 100 times, etc. may be set in the probability variation counter after the big hit game is completed.

In the embodiment, the change timing during the variable game state is when the reserved symbol 372 is shifted, when the reserved symbol 372 is changed to the changing symbol 374, and after the changing symbol 374 is displayed (after the start of the symbol variable game). The three timings of the time when the predetermined time has elapsed have been illustrated, but the timing is not limited to this. For example, the change timing when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the symbol variation game in which the digestion order is held first may be used. Further, the display mode may not change when the reserved symbol 372 is changed to the changing symbol 374, such as displaying the changing symbol 374 corresponding to the display mode whenever the reserved symbol 372 is deleted. Further, the display mode may not change after the display of the changing symbol 374.

In the embodiment, the start time of the predetermined round is exemplified as the change timing during the jackpot game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined time may be elapsed from the start of the predetermined round or the end time of the predetermined round. .. Further, the predetermined round is not limited to a predetermined round, and may be a different round depending on the type of jackpot, or may be a different round depending on the type of jackpot but selected by lottery. .. Further, although two predetermined rounds, a first predetermined round and a second predetermined round, are exemplified, it may be a plurality of three or more rounds or one round.

In the embodiment, the reserved symbol 372 has four types (stages) of the reserved symbols A, B, C, and D, and the changing symbol 374 displays the four types of the changing symbols A, B, C, and D. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved symbol 372 has two or more types of display modes, and the changing symbol 374 has a plurality of types of display modes equal to or greater than the number of types of the reserved symbol 372. Anything may be used, and the changing symbol 374 may have a display mode of a larger number of types than the reserved symbol 372.

In the embodiment, the changing symbol 374 is displayed in the changing symbol display area 37b provided between the left and right reserved symbol display areas 37a without distinguishing between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the changing symbol display area for the first special symbol and the changing symbol display area for the second special symbol may be provided separately. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one in which the reserved symbol display area 37a and the changing symbol display area 37b are provided at the lower part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, and the reserved symbol display area and the changing state other than the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. A symbol display area may be provided.

In the embodiment, the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 are shown in a round shape, a star shape, a triangular shape, or the like, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 may have the same shape but different sizes and colors, or may have different colors, shapes, and sizes. Alternatively, the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 may be a common symbol having the same color, shape, size, etc., and only the display area may be different.

In the embodiment, the reserved symbol 372 is changed to the changing symbol 374, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved symbol 372 may be deleted without changing to the changing symbol 374. That is, although the reserved symbol 372 and the changing symbol 374 are exemplified as the corresponding symbols corresponding to the determination information, the corresponding symbol may be only the reserved symbol 372.

In the embodiment, the present invention is executed in a jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and if the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, the game shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed. It was decided to apply to the pachinko machine 1. However, if a second big winning opening having a specific area (probability change opening) is provided inside and a gaming ball that has entered the second big winning opening during a big hit game passes through the specific area, a 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 big hit symbol of a special symbol, a jackpot game for probabilistic change in which a game ball is easily entered into a probabilistic opening and a jackpot game in which a game ball is difficult to enter into a probabilistic opening. Has a normal jackpot symbol and is executed. It should be noted that the probabilistic jackpot symbol generated in the probabilistic state may be processed as a specific jackpot in the same manner as in the embodiment, and the mode in which the game ball can easily enter the probabilistic opening may be substantially reliably entered. May be good. Further, 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 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 Examples and Modifications may be applied to so-called managed gaming machines. The managed 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 embodiment 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 start port 23 and the second start port 24 correspond to the "start port", the RAM 60c of the main control device 60 corresponds to the "determination information storage means", and the variation display-related processing in FIG. 11 The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes of S402 and S404 corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 9 and 10 is the "design variable game execution means". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the big hit game processing of FIGS. 12 and 13 corresponds to the “big hit game executing means”, and the processing of S628 of the hold occurrence effect processing of FIG. 14 and FIG. 22 The CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect symbol control device 91 that execute the processes of S710 to S722 and S728 of the symbol variation effect process and the processes of S804, S812 to S816, S824 of the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 24 are ". The CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90, which corresponds to the "corresponding symbol display means" and executes the processes of the effect processing S612 to S626 when the hold occurs, corresponds to the "change pattern determining means", and the start winning process S208 to FIG. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes of S212 and S224 to S228 corresponds to the "look-ahead means". Further, each change pattern PA *** in the first change pattern table of FIG. 17 corresponds to "a plurality of first change patterns", and each change pattern PB *** in the second change pattern table of FIGS. 18 to 21. , PC ***, PD ***, PE *** correspond to "plurality of second change patterns". As for 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 problems of 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 present invention is carried out in various embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper pan, 12 Lower pan, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design 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 symbol hold number display device), 37 effect symbol display device, 37a hold symbol display area (predetermined display area), 37b changing symbol display area (specific display area), 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (Pseudo symbol), 372 hold symbol, 372a 1st hold symbol, 372b 2nd hold symbol, 373 character symbol, 38 center accessory, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball rental switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back Wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 67 setting key switch, 68 RAM clear switch, 69 setting display device, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 Ball out switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 Launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect symbol controller, 100 hole computer.

Claims (2)

A judgment information storage means capable of storing a plurality of judgment information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and a judgment information storage means.
A winning / failing determination means for making a winning / failing determination based on the determination information,
A symbol variable game execution means for executing a symbol variable game in which the symbol is variablely displayed and stopped and displayed with a stop symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination.
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol indicating the hit result, the jackpot game execution means for executing the jackpot game and the jackpot game execution means.
When the determination information is stored, the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information is displayed, and the corresponding symbol is deleted by the time the symbol variation game indicating the result of the hit / fail determination based on the determination information is completed. Corresponding symbol display means and
Prior to the hit / fail determination of the hit / fail determination means, a look-ahead means for confirming the determination information and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The jackpot game includes a specific jackpot game related to a specific jackpot and another jackpot game related to a jackpot other than the specific jackpot.
The corresponding symbol display means can change the display mode of the corresponding symbol from the display of the corresponding symbol to the deletion, and the symbol changes after the end of the specific jackpot game during the specific jackpot game state. The corresponding symbol corresponding to the determination information in which the game is executed is displayed, and the corresponding symbol is not displayed during the other big hit game state.
As the change pattern in which the change timing in which the display mode of the corresponding symbol changes and the display mode after the change are defined, a plurality of first change patterns in which the change timing is defined only during the symbol change gaming state and the said A change pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of second change patterns whose change timings are determined between the symbol variation gaming state and the specific jackpot gaming state is provided.
The change pattern determining means is
A state in which the determination information whose confirmation result by the look-ahead means is the specific jackpot is not stored, and the symbol variation game indicating the hit result of the determination information which is the specific jackpot is not executed. Then, the change pattern of the corresponding symbol corresponding to the newly stored determination information is determined from the plurality of first change patterns.
The determination information whose confirmation result by the look-ahead means is the specific jackpot is stored, or the symbol variation game showing the hit result of the determination information which is the specific jackpot is executed. In the state, a gaming machine that determines the change pattern of the corresponding symbol corresponding to the newly stored determination information from the plurality of second change patterns. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
As a display mode of the corresponding symbol, there is a hit display mode in which only the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information that is the hit result can be changed.
In the plurality of second change patterns, the possibility that the corresponding symbol associated with the determination information that is the hit result changes to the hit display mode is higher than in the symbol variation gaming state. A gaming machine whose change timing is set so as to be higher inside.

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