JP7126240B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine (hereinafter also referred to as a pachinko machine, a pinball game machine, or simply a game machine), and more particularly to a pinball game machine having a game configuration called a small winning rush.

As a game machine (pinball game machine), there are a first starting hole in which a game ball can enter at all times, a variable second starting hole in which the possibility of entering a ball changes, and one or more big winning holes. One provided in the game area is known. As such a gaming machine, after executing a predetermined jackpot game, a function to increase the probability of being determined to be a jackpot (jackpot determination probability) in the win/fail judgment (win/fail judgment regarding special symbols) (a state in which the jackpot probability has increased is a high probability state or There are many models that have a certainty).

In this type of game machine, a small hit is generated with a high probability based on the entry of a ball into at least the second start hole out of the first start hole and the second start hole, and the small win game is played at a high frequency. There is also a game having a game property in which the number of balls is increased by executing the game continuously (see Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2).
In other words, in a high-probability state, a game machine that frequently generates a small hit based on the ball entering the second start port and provides a state in which it is advantageous to win a prize ball (a game configuration called "small hit rush") A pinball game machine) has been proposed (Patent Document 1). In addition, based on the ball entering the second starting port, a small hit is generated, and the number of balls released is gradually increased during the extension of the opening time of the second starting port (so-called “power supply”). A game machine with a nature has also been proposed (Patent Document 2).

JP 2015-13042 A JP 2010-88789 A

According to these conventional gaming machines, in addition to a state in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by a big win game, it is possible to create a state in which prize balls can be obtained by a small win game that is performed with high frequency. . Then, the player is given an opportunity to gradually increase the number of paid balls at a time other than during execution of the jackpot game.
It is desirable to further develop this ``game property in which the balls can be obtained gradually except during the jackpot game'' because it is possible to improve the amusement of the game without unnecessarily arousing gambling. In particular, in recent years, it is considered preferable to provide a new configuration in the "gaming machine having a game configuration called a small winning rush", which is becoming popular, to further improve the game interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to further improve the enjoyment of a game in a game machine having a game configuration called a small winning rush.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When a game ball passes through or enters a normal symbol lottery trigger, a first start port to which the game ball can always enter, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is predetermined. and a second electric accessory that can be changed from a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball to an open state in which it is easy or possible to enter a game ball when the ordinary electric accessory is opened. A starting port and one or more big winning ports are provided in the game area,
The game area has a high possibility of flowing down when the shooting power of the game ball fired by the shooting means is less than a predetermined power, and a second game area part with a high possibility of flowing down when the power is greater than or equal to the predetermined power. 2 with a game area,
success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
Due to the game ball entering the first start port, after performing a variable display of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, due to the ball entering the first start port a first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination to be executed;
Due to the game ball entering the second start port, after performing a variable display of the second special symbol constituting another aspect of the special symbol, due to the ball entering the second start port a second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination to be executed;
A variation table that stores a predetermined number of data specifying the variable display time of the special symbols and is provided according to the game state and the mode of the special symbols;
Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time of the special symbol by referring to a variable table corresponding to the game state and the mode of the special symbol when the success/failure determination is performed;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on a judgment of a jackpot in a win/fail judgment executed due to the ball entering the first start hole or the second start hole;
a small-hit game executing means for executing a small-hit game based on the fact that the result of the winning/failure determination executed at least due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port is determined to be a small-hit game;
high-probability state setting means for setting the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to a high-probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the win/fail determination is higher than the probability in the normal game state;
A gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol,
As a variation table referred to when determining the variation display time of the second special symbol, a variation table with a long average variation time specified by the stored data is referenced when the game state is the normal game state. and referring to a variation table with a short average variation time specified by the stored data when the gaming state is a high-probability state,
The first starting port is provided in the first game area,
The normal symbol starting unit, the normal electric accessory, and the big winning opening that opens and closes when executing the small winning game are sequentially from the upstream side along the flowing direction of the game ball in the second game area portion. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, it becomes difficult to enter a ball into a large winning opening that opens and closes when executing the small winning game, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the small winning game is played. It is configured so that it is easy to enter the ball into the large winning opening that opens and closes when executing,
A small win type determination means is provided for determining the type of the small win when it is determined as a small win in the above-mentioned success/failure determination, and when the lottery result regarding the lottery of normal symbols is a win according to the type of the determined small win. a notification means for notifying that the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory is switched to a different mode for a predetermined period after the end of the small winning game , and that it is the predetermined period;
The small wins determined by the small win type determining means include a first small win in which the normal electric role is opened in a different mode for a predetermined period after the end of the small win game, and a normal electric role after the end of the small win game. It is characterized by providing a second small win in which the opening mode of the object is not changed .

According to the invention of claim 1, the opening mode of the normal electric accessory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "general electric") is changed according to the type of the small win that occurs, and the big winning opening is opened at the time of the small win game. The possibility of entering the ball is changed. In other words, since the amount of balls to be put out differs according to the type of the determined small win, the player can play the game while being interested in which small win will be determined, thereby further improving the amusement of the game. be able to.

Here, in this specification, a game configuration in which small wins are frequently generated in the game state of the gaming machine "high probability state with high probability of being determined as a big win" is referred to as "small win rush".
Moreover, as a jackpot game, it is possible to exemplify a game in which a jackpot is opened and closed multiple times. The large winning opening opened and closed at this time may be opened and closed in the small winning game, or another large winning opening may be provided and opened and closed. Furthermore, it may be configured such that a small winning game is generated by entering the ball into the first starting hole.

Furthermore, each variation table (variation pattern table) may store a plurality of data (variation patterns) specifying a variation display time, or a single one. In addition, the variation table (variation pattern table) referred to by the variation time determination means (variation pattern determination means) when starting the variation display of the special symbols is the result of the success/failure determination (“big hit, miss” or “big hit, small hit , out"), or may be unified regardless of the result of the pass/fail judgment. Further, when the ready-to-win effect is executed along with the variable display of the special symbols, the variable table to be referred to may differ depending on whether the ready-to-win effect can be executed and the type of the ready-to-win effect to be executed.

Further, in the case of providing a means for determining the stop pattern (big hit pattern, small hit pattern, losing pattern, etc.) based on the result of the success/failure judgment, the determined stop pattern and the variation table may be linked. That is, presence or absence of the ready-to-win effect is determined in advance by the determined stop pattern, and when there is the ready-to-win effect, the variation table for the ready-to-win effect can be selected to determine the variation pattern.

Examples of the "normal symbol starting part" include a normal symbol starting (operating) gate through which a game ball can pass, and a normal symbol starting port through which a game ball can enter.
In addition, "executing a jackpot game based on determination of a jackpot" includes "when a jackpot game is started when a jackpot occurs" and "when a jackpot occurs and a predetermined condition is satisfied (described later). It may be the case that a jackpot game is started when a game ball passes through a winning combination gate or a game ball enters a winning combination mouth.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game in a gaming machine having a small winning rush as a game configuration.

Front view of pachinko machine 50 Front view of game board of pachinko machine 50 Explanatory drawing of the configuration provided in the right-handed area of the pachinko machine 50 back view of pachinko machine 50 Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 Table showing basic specifications of pachinko machine 50 A table showing the relationship between the types of jackpot games and jackpot patterns Table showing the relationship between the type of small winning game and the small winning design Flowchart outlining the main routine executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 Flowchart of start winning confirmation process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of the first special symbol propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the first special symbol propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of the second special symbol propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the second special symbol propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of the first special symbol validity determination process and the second special symbol validity determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the first special symbol propriety determination process and the second special symbol propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of jackpot game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of jackpot game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 3 of jackpot game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart of small winning game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart of small winning game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart of the normal figure start winning confirmation process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of normal figure right/wrong determination processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of normal figure right/wrong determination processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 3 of normal figure right/wrong determination processing executed by main controller 80 (a) is a flowchart of the normal game process executed by the main controller 80, (b) is an explanatory diagram explaining some steps in FIG. 26 (a) Flowchart of normal game processing executed by main controller 80 A time chart showing the opening timing of the general electric door 24 and the opening timing of the second big prize opening 20 Explanatory drawing showing the production displayed on the production pattern display device 6 (a) is a table showing the relationship between the types of small winning games and the small winning symbols in the pachinko machine 50 of the modified example 1; Explanatory diagram showing (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the features of the small winning game in the pachinko machine 50 of Modification 1, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing Modification 3. (a) is a table showing the relationship between the type of the small winning game and the pattern of the small winning game in the pachinko machine 50 of the modification 2; (b) is the type of the small winning game in the pachinko machine 50 according to another example of the modification 2 A table showing the relationship between Flowchart showing a small hit symbol determination process in the modification 2 Table showing the relationship between the type of jackpot game and the jackpot pattern in the second embodiment (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the changed part of the big win game process in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining the changed part of the small win game process in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment. illustration for Explanatory diagram showing the effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the second embodiment

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment has a structure in which each component is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. be. Further, behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

Speakers 66 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52 to output game sounds and improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, as well as an LED for reporting abnormalities in the game. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52 . In addition, a shooting handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 63. By operating the shooting handle 64 clockwise, the shooting device is activated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 55 are discharged approximately one minute per minute. It is shot toward the game board 1 at a pace of 100.

The lower tray 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in the game parlor by operating a ball extracting lever. can be done. Also, in the center of the upper plate 55, a performance button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is equipped with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. A device 59 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the game area 3 at a position near the upper center thereof. As a result, the game area 3 consists of a left-handed area L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with a predetermined intensity, and a right-handed area R where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with a strength higher than the predetermined intensity. divided into A large number of loose nails 2c and pinwheels 2d are planted in the game area 3. As shown in FIG. The center case 5 has an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) arranged in the center. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as well as well-known ones. The left-handed area L constitutes a specific example of the "first game area", and the right-handed area R constitutes a specific example of the "second game area".

Directly below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is installed that allows a ball to enter (a prize) at all times. A game ball flowing down the warp gutter of the center case 5 or the like from the left-handed area L easily enters the first starting port 11 . The first starting port 11 is a ball entrance that causes the determination of whether the first special symbol (hereinafter, the special symbol is also referred to as a special symbol) is executed by entering the ball. The first special symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first special symbol) by the ball entering the first starting port 11. The random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the first special symbol, and the variation of the first special symbol. A plurality of types of random numbers such as pattern determination random numbers are extracted and stored pending. In addition, in the following description, the second special symbol may be referred to as "second special symbol".

Up to four pending memories (for four winnings to the first starting port 11) are stored. Based on these reserved memories, the determination of whether the first special figure is successful is performed, and the result is determined as either a big hit or a loss. Also, in the left-handed area L, a plurality of normal winning openings 25 are arranged. In addition, at the bottom right of the board surface of the game board 2, the normal symbol display device 7, the normal symbol reservation number display device 8, the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the first special symbol A pending number display device 23 is provided. Also, the first special figure display device 9 constitutes a specific example of the first special figure display means, and the second special figure display device 10 constitutes a specific example of the second special figure display means.

FIG. 3 shows the details of the right-handed area R. As shown in FIG. The right-handed area R is configured so that the game ball flows down along the downflow path R1.

Along the downflow direction of the game ball, this downflow path R1 includes a combination gate 27, a normal pattern operation gate 22, and a first special electric accessory door (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special electric door) 88. , a normal electric accessory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal electric door or normal electric) 24 and a second special electric accessory door (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second special electric door) 89 are provided in this order. ing. The behavior of the game ball flowing down the right hitting area R will be described below.
A game ball flowing down along the flow-down path R1 first enters and passes through the gate 27.例文帳に追加However, when the game ball passes through the combination gate 27 in a state in which the big-hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (state in which the condition device is activated), the continuous-accessory product activation device is activated and the big-hit game is started. Details of the Yakutsu gate will be described later.

Downstream of the hand-linked gate 27, there is provided a normal pattern operation gate 22 of a normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as a normal pattern) through which the game ball that has passed the hand-linked gate 27 can pass (enter) with a high probability. there is The normal pattern operation gate 22 is the cause of the execution of the normal pattern winning lottery (normal A plurality of types of random numbers such as a hit pattern determination random number for a figure, a reach determination random number for a normal figure, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for a normal figure are extracted and stored withholding.

Out ball openings 92 for taking game balls into the pachinko machine stand are provided on both left and right sides of the normal pattern operation gate 22.例文帳に追加The out ball port 92 takes in the game ball that could not enter the normal pattern operation gate 22, and when the game ball enters and passes through the normal pattern operation gate 22, the flow speed of the ball decreases, so that subsequent games It is configured so that the sphere collides with the previous sphere and catches the sideways deviation. In this way, the game balls continuously entering the normal pattern operation gate 22 are spaced to some extent.

In this embodiment, the combination gate 27 and the normal pattern operation gate 22 are provided separately along the flowing direction of the game ball. good too. In that case, only when the jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed (the condition device described later is activated), the function of the combination gate 27 may be enabled and the function of the normal pattern operation gate 22 may be disabled. , The function of the normal pattern operation gate 22 may be always effective. In particular, when a sufficient distance cannot be secured as the downflow path R1, they can be used together. You should set it.

A first special prize opening 14 that can be opened and closed by a first special electric door 88 made of a movable partition plate is provided at a downstream position of the normal pattern operation gate 22 . The first big winning opening 14 is opened for a predetermined time by operating the first special electric door 88 in the big win game. Incidentally, the first special electric door 88 normally protrudes so as to close the first big prize winning opening 14, and retreats to open the first big winning opening 14 when it is activated. Also, the first special electric door 88 rolls the game ball on its upper surface when not in operation, and guides the game ball to the downstream side of the first big winning hole 14 . A normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is provided on the downstream side of the first big prize winning opening 14 .

Only game balls that have passed through the normal pattern operating gate 22 and the first special electric door 88 can reach the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 . In other words, only the game ball that passes through the normal figure operation gate 22, rolls on the upper surface of the first special electric door 88 when not in operation, and is guided in the direction of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is normally electric It is possible to reach the accessory (general electric door) 24 .

The normal electric accessary (normal electric door) 24 opens and closes the second starting port 12 provided below or behind it. This normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 can alternatively execute an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 12 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. For example, (1) a normal electric accessory that can be executed alternatively between a closed state in which the second starting port 12 is protruded upward so as to block it, and an open state in which the second starting port 12 is retracted and opened ( General electric door) 24 and (2) placed at a position to hide the second starting port 12 in the rear, a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball, and a sliding downward to open the second starting port 12 A normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 or the like that can alternatively execute an open state that exposes and allows game balls to enter can be exemplified.

Here, the second starting port 12 is a ball entrance that causes the determination of whether the second special figure is valid due to the ball entering. When the ball enters the second starting port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers such as a second special symbol jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, and a second special symbol variation pattern determination random number are extracted. The success/denial determination of the second special figure is executed according to these random numbers, and the result is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. In addition, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal figure during the normal game is long, and the opening time of the normal electric door 24 is set to be short, so even if the normal game is hit to the right, the second starting port 12 lottery is designed not to start. Therefore, during the normal game, the main goal is to aim for a big hit at the first starting port 11 by hitting left.

Here, in this specification, the basic state in which the "advantageous state flag indicating the advantageous state" of the pachinko machine 50 is not set is expressed as "normal state (or during normal game)". More specifically, ``the probability variation function that makes the probability of being a big hit in the judgment of special symbols high probability is not operating (the probability variation flag is not set), and the second start port 12 The state in which the open extension function (general electric support function) that extends the open time is not operating is expressed as "normal state (also referred to as normal game time or normal game state)".
In addition, in the present embodiment, when the general electric door 24 is non-operating (when the second start port 12 is closed), the game ball that reaches the general electric door 24 passes through the general electric door 24 and flows down. It is guided in the direction of the second big prize winning port 20 located on the downstream side of R1 (guided in the direction of the second big prize winning port 20).

The second big prize-winning port 20 can be opened and closed by the second special electric door 89, and the ball enters and passes through the normal operation gate 22, and when the first special electric door 88 is not in operation, The door 24 is inoperative and only game balls that have passed through the second starting port 12 without being able to enter can reach it. The second big winning opening 20 is opened for a predetermined time by operating the second special electric door 89 in the small winning game. In addition, the second special electric door 89 normally protrudes so as to close the second large winning opening 20, and retreats to open the second large winning opening 20 when activated. In addition, when the second special electric door 89 is not in operation, game balls roll on its upper surface, and an out port 94 for taking in game balls is provided at the bottom of the board surface at the center lower end of the game area 20 .

FIG. 4 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 50. As shown in FIG. On the back side of the pachinko machine 50, an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed in an outer frame 51.例文帳に追加As with the front frame 52 , the inner frame 70 is attached to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 at the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side as viewed in FIG. 4 ) so that it can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a prize in the winning slot of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and passed through the flow-down passage to the upper tray 55. be paid out. Further, in this embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (rental balls) in response to operation of the ball rent button 57 .

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a performance pattern control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power board 85 are provided. A main control device 80 , a performance symbol control device 82 , and a sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2 , and a payout control device 81 , a launch control device, and a power board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70 . Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device is arranged on the far side of the payout control device 81 (on the game board 2 side). An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends signals indicating game states and game results to a hall computer (not shown).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is constructed around a main controller 80. As shown in FIG. It should be noted that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply board, or the like that merely relays signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the firing control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port 12, and a combination gate. A combination gate SW27a that detects a game ball that has passed through 27, a normal symbol operation SW22a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 22, a general winning opening SW25a that detects a game ball entering the general winning opening 25, etc. A detection signal from is input. In addition to this, a first count SW 14a for counting game balls entering the first big winning hole 14 and a second counting SW 20a for counting game balls entering the second big winning hole 20 is entered.

In addition, when the value of the standby flag is "1" (condition device is activated), when the combination gate SW27a detects the passage of the game ball, the main controller 80 activates the accessory continuous actuating device. , the value of the standby flag is set to "0". This point will be discussed further below.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, etc., and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 . In addition, the main control device 80 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90 1st special figure display device 9, 2nd special figure display device 10, 1st special figure reservation number display device 23, normal symbol It controls the display of the display device 7 and the display device 8 of the number of reserved charts.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 14 by controlling the first big winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the second big winning opening solenoid 20b to open and close the second big winning opening. 20, and controls the opening and closing of the general electric door 24 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 24b. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and the control signal such as pattern variation and big hit is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87 . Two-way communication is possible between the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81 .

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 according to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The dispensing control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW 45, the inner frame closing SW 46, the bulb out SW 30, the dispensing SW 31, and the full SW 32, and a signal indicating that the lower tray 63 is full is sent from the full SW 32. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank 71 is input by the ball out SW 33, the payout motor 30 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. In addition, the full SW 32 and the out-of-ball SW 33 are configured to continue to output signals until the states are resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are no longer output. restart.

Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out SW 31 , and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 81 . The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to a settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of two-way communication. A settlement button 58 is provided. In addition, the payout control device 81, through the external connection terminal plate 78, in addition to transmitting information on prize balls, information indicating the opening and closing state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87, 84 to send a stop firing signal.

The shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 40 to shoot game balls to the game area 3 . In addition to the payout control device 81 , the firing control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64 , a touch signal from the touch SW 38 , and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 39 . The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is output when the player presses the firing stop SW 39. is output with If the touch signal is not input to the shooting control device 84, the game ball cannot be shot, and if the shooting stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player touches the shooting handle 64. It's not supposed to.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, and outputs commands for effect display control, etc. is sent to the production pattern control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function part as a voice control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device controls the data for the lamp control. The various LEDs, lamps 28 are controlled by operating the lamp drivers based on . A production button 67 and a jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83 , and when the player presses the production button 67 , the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83 . When the player rotates the jog dial 68 , a signal indicating the direction and speed of rotation is input to the sub-integrated control device 83 . Two-way communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82 .

The effect pattern control device 82 displays the effect pattern based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80 and generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). A device 6 is controlled to display a performance screen such as variable display of performance patterns (design performance).

An overview of the specifications of the pachinko machine 50 is shown in FIG. When the probability of being judged as a big hit in the judgment of special symbols is set to normal probability (also called low probability), the probability of generating a big hit in the judgment (big hit judgment probability) is the first special figure, the second Both special figures are 1/319.7. Also, when the big hit determination probability is set to a high probability (when the variable probability function is activated), the big hit determination probability is 1/75.3 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Then, the ratio of the game state to the high probability state immediately after the occurrence of the jackpot and the execution of the jackpot game (referred to as the high probability state entry rate or the probability variable grant rate) is 65% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. It's becoming

In other words, when it is determined as a big hit in the judgment of the special design, the type of the big hit is determined by the random number lottery (random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit pattern) at a rate of 65%, and the rate is 35%. is usually determined by the jackpot.
Then, the variable probability big win is a big win that serves as an opportunity to set the probability of determining the big win to a high probability. It becomes a probability state.
On the other hand, the normal jackpot is a jackpot that does not trigger the setting of the jackpot determination probability to a high probability, and after the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot is executed, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is such that the number of times the special symbols are displayed fluctuates 50 times. It will be in the normal probability state and open extension state until the next big hit occurs. Then, when the number of variable display times of the special symbols exceeds 50 times without causing a big hit, the normal probability state and the non-open extension state are entered.

Here, the ``open extended state'' is a so-called ``electrical support state'', which is also referred to as a normal power support or with a support, and the ``non-open extended state'' is a so-called ``no power support state'', which is without normal power support. , also called no support. Then, when a support flag (open extension flag), which will be described later, is set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the open extension state is entered, and the open time of the general electricity becomes long. As a result, the number of prizes won at the second special figure starting port 12 increases, the chances of generating prize balls due to winning and the lottery opportunities at the second figure starting port 12 increase, and the game state is advantageous compared to the "non-open extended state". becomes.

Also, in the win/loss determination of the second special figure, it may be determined as a small hit, and it occurs with a high probability of 1/1.003 (higher probability than the big hit probability and the missing probability) regardless of the game state. It should be noted that, unlike the present embodiment, it may be determined to be a small hit even in the success/failure determination of the first special figure.

In addition, the variable display time on the normal design display device 7 when the normal design lottery (determination of the success or failure of the normal design to be described later) is made in the high probability state (variable probability state) or the open extension state (supported state) is 0.5 In seconds, normal symbols fluctuate for 30 seconds in the normal game state (normal probability state and non-open extension state, that is, normal game).

In addition, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery (normal symbol determination) is 1/60 in the normal state (normal game state), and at least one of the probability variable state (variable probability function) or the open extension state (open extension function) is operating, it is 1/1.000.
When the normal pattern is won, the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened once over 8 seconds when the open extension state (open extension function) is operating. In addition, in the state where the open extension state (open extension function) is not operating (non-open extension state), regardless of whether it is in the probability variable state, the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is held for 4 seconds (change When the flag is cleared) or for 3.5 seconds (when the change flag is set).

However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the opening time (opening pattern) of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is not determined at the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, but is executed by winning the normal symbol lottery. It is determined in consideration of "the game state of the pachinko machine 50" and "whether or not a change flag is set" when performing a winning game (normal symbol game). Whether or not the change flag can be set is determined based on the type of the small winning design (kind of the small winning) determined when the result of the judgment of the success or failure of the special design is a small winning.

The variation display time determination means (variation pattern determination means) refers to a "variation table (variation pattern table)" corresponding to the game state and the special symbol mode (first special symbol or second special symbol), The average fluctuation time of the symbol is determined as follows.
In other words, in the state of "jackpot probability is normal probability and non-open extension" (represented as "no normal support" in FIG. 6), when determining the fluctuation time of the first special figure, "special 1, normal probability, non-open Refer to the variation table for extension (variation table for normal support without first special figure)”, and determine the variation time to be “10 seconds” on average.
In the following description, the variation display time determination means corresponds to the variation pattern determination means described later, and the "variation table" in each claim is referred to as the "variation pattern table." In addition, the case where "the jackpot probability is normal probability" is simply called "normal probability state", and the case where "jackpot probability is high probability" is simply called "high probability state".

In addition, in the state of "jackpot probability is normal probability and open extension" (indicated in FIG. 6 as "with normal support for the first special figure"), when determining the fluctuation time of the first special figure, The variation table for probability/open extension (variation table for normal support)” is referred to, and the average variation time is determined to be “5 seconds”.
Furthermore, in the "high probability state", when determining the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the "special 1 high probability fluctuation table" is referred to, and the average fluctuation time is determined to be "8 seconds".

In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the same variation pattern table is referred to for the first special figure even in the "high probability state and support state" and "high probability state and no support state" (in FIG. 6 written as "with or without support").

In addition, in the state of "jackpot probability is normal probability and non-open extension" (represented as "no normal support" in FIG. 6), when determining the fluctuation time of the second special figure, "special 2, normal probability, non-open Refer to the variation table for extension (variation table for normal support without second special figure)” and determine the variation time to be “180 seconds” on average.
Furthermore, in the state of "jackpot probability is normal probability and open extension" (indicated in FIG. 6 as "with normal support for the second special figure"), when determining the fluctuation time of the second special figure, "special 2 normal The variation table for probability/open extension (normal support variation table) is referred to, and the average variation time is determined to be "1.0 seconds".

Also, when the jackpot probability is in a high probability state and the non-open extension state (indicated as "no support" in FIG. 6) (that is, when state A), the variation time of the second special figure is "3 seconds". Also, when the jackpot probability is in a high probability state and the open extension state (indicated as "with support" in FIG. 6) (that is, when state B), the variation time of the second special figure is set to "1 second". In other words, even in a high-probability state, in the case of state A and state B, when determining the fluctuation time of the second special figure, another fluctuation table (fluctuation pattern table) is referred to, The variation time is determined to be 3 seconds or 1 second.

In other words, in "state A", when determining the variation time of the second special figure, refer to the "variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, non-open extension (for no probability variation sapo)", and refer to the variation time It is uniformly determined to be "3.0 seconds". On the other hand, in "state B", when determining the fluctuation time of the second special figure, refer to the "variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, open extension (for probability variation)", and change the second special figure The time is uniformly set to "1.0 second".
Then, which of the state A and the state B is to be determined is determined based on the jackpot design that is determined when the result of the determination of whether or not the special design is a hit is a jackpot.
However, multiple variation patterns are stored in the "special 2, high probability, non-open extension variation pattern table", and when "state A", the average variation time of the second special figure is "3.0 seconds" It may be determined, and a plurality of variation patterns are stored in the "special 2, high probability, variation pattern table for open extension", and when "state B", the variation time of the second special figure averages "1. 0 second”.

On the above configuration, a high probability state and a non-open state (probable variation and no support) is a small hit rush state.
In the ``open extension state in the normal probability state or high probability state'', the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 is operated to enter the ball into the second start port 12 and to the second big prize winning port 20 By controlling such that the ball entry timing is overlapped, it is made difficult for the ball to enter the second big winning hole 20 located downstream of the normal electric accessory 24.例文帳に追加
On the other hand, in the case of the "small winning rush state", the opening time and opening timing of the normal electric accessory 24 are controlled so that the ball can easily enter the second big winning hole 20, so that the comparison can be made. A prize ball can be obtained by winning a prize in the second big prize winning port 20 more than in the open extended state (with support). In addition, the number of prize balls when winning the normal electric accessory 24 is set to 2 (not shown), and the number of prize balls when winning the second big prize opening 20 is set to 15. there is

In addition, since the high-probability state continues until the next big win is made, the state in which the number of winning balls tends to increase every time a small win is made continues. In the past, if it was difficult to win in a high probability state, it was just a state of consuming time, but in the small hit rush, the more the number of fluctuations required for winning increases, the more balls you get (due to the increase in the number of small wins). As time goes on, it will have characteristics that become more advantageous.
In addition, in the normal probability state and non-open state, the variation time of the second special figure is set to 180 seconds, so the balance between the number of game balls required for firing during that time and the number of prize balls obtained in one small hit , making the lottery game at the second starting port 12 difficult from the normal probability state.

FIG. 9 shows a main routine executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. As shown in FIG. This main routine is started as timer interrupt processing with a period of 2 ms, but may be started with an interrupt period other than 2 ms. First, in S10, it is determined whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. (S10: NO), the CPU and I/O are initialized in S15, and the process proceeds to S70. When an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the initial value random number is updated (S20), the big hit determination random number is updated (S25), the big hit design determination random number is updated (S30), and the small hit design determination random number is updated. (S32), update of the random number for determination of hit (S35), update of random number for determination of reach (S40), and update of random number for determination of variation pattern (S45).

Then, a winning confirmation process (S50) for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening, a special figure winning or not determining process (S55) for judging a big hit due to the winning to the starting opening, and a game ball Normal pattern success/failure determination processing (S55) for determining success/failure of the normal symbol due to passing through the normal symbol operation gate 22 is executed. Furthermore, output processing (S60) for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc., and transmission of various information to the hall computer 87, etc., and fraud monitoring processing (S65) for detecting fraudulent behavior of the player are also performed. .
In addition, following the special figure success/failure determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game or the like is performed. In addition, the general pattern game processing etc. which performs the general pattern game by opening the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) following the general pattern propriety determination process are performed. In S70, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

Next, the special symbol start opening winning confirmation process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine.
In S100, based on the detection signal of the first start hole SW11a, it is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball to the first start hole 11 has occurred. And, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to S105, and it is determined whether or not the number of pending memories for the first special figure is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S105: YES), the process proceeds to S110.

In S110, a random number for determining the jackpot used in the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), a random number for determining the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern) to be stopped and displayed when the jackpot lottery is won, and a reach in the pattern effect. A reach determination random number for determining whether or not, a variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol, etc. are extracted. Then, the extracted random number is stored as a reserved memory for the first special figure, and this process is terminated (returned). It should be noted that this processing is also ended when a negative determination is made in S100 or when an affirmative determination is made in S105.

Next, the first special symbol propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first special symbol suitability determination process, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S150). If a negative determination is made in S150 (S150: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is fluctuating (S155). Then, if a negative determination is made (S155: NO), it is determined whether or not a confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160).

Then, if a negative determination is made in the process of S160 (S160: NO), it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory exists (S170), and if a positive determination is made (S170: YES), the first reserved memory Decrement the stored number (S180) and proceed to S190 in FIG.
In addition, when the special electric accessory is in operation (S150: YES), the first special symbol propriety determination process is terminated (returned) as it is. Also, when the first reserved memory does not exist (S170: NO), the first special symbol validity determination process is terminated (return), and the process proceeds to the second special symbol validity determination process.

In the process of S190 in FIG. 11, the main controller 80 reads the oldest one among the first reserved memories (the reserved memory is erased), and determines whether or not the variable probability flag is set (that is, 1). judge. Here, when the variable probability flag is "1", it means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability state (the probability of judging a big hit is high).
When the determination in S190 is affirmative (S190: YES), the read random number for determining the jackpot is collated with the hit value stored in the probability variation table (S192), and the process proceeds to S200.

On the other hand, in the process of S190, when the variable probability flag is "0" (S190: NO), the read jackpot determination random number is collated with the hit value stored in the normal table (S192), and the process of S200 is performed. transition to

In the process of S200, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special symbol is in the middle of a big hit change (in the middle of a change to confirm and display the big win pattern). : NO), the first holding memory is decremented, the read random number for determining the big hit is compared with the hit value, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S205). YES), the jackpot design is determined by the jackpot design determination random number (S210), and the variation pattern (variation time) is determined (S215). In the process of S215, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (a) "Special 1/Normal Probability/Non-Open Extension (No Normal Support) Variation Pattern Table", (b) "Special 1・ Variation pattern table for normal probability / open extension (with normal support)”, (c) “Special 1 / high probability variation pattern table (with / without support)”, the variation of the first special figure Determine the pattern (fluctuation time). Here, the variation pattern table to be referred to stores a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S110 of FIG. 10 is selected.

After the variation pattern determination process, a jackpot setting process is performed (S220), and the process proceeds to S240. The jackpot setting process depends on the determined jackpot pattern (see FIG. 7), the game state after the jackpot game execution (whether or not it is set to a high probability state, etc.) and the information on the jackpot game (jack opening time (hereinafter referred to as (also referred to as jackpot start interval time), opening pattern of jackpot 14, jackpot opening interval time, jackpot ending time (hereinafter also referred to as jackpot end interval time), number of rounds, interval time between round games, etc.) It is a process to

That is, in the pachinko machine 50, the main controller 80 sets the game state after the execution of the big win game and the information related to the big win game based on the big win symbols (S220), and then proceeds to the process of S240.

Here, FIG. 7 shows the big winning symbols and the game state after the big winning game. In addition, the number of balls that are given to the player by the corresponding jackpot game, the number of times that the probability variation is given (the total number of fluctuations of the first special pattern and the second special pattern), and the occurrence ratio of each jackpot pattern are also shown. . A state in which a small hit rush can be executed (denoted as a small hit RUSH in the figure) will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the jackpot pattern of the first special figure, three types of "special figure 1_10R probability variation pattern", "special figure 1_6R probability variation pattern", and "special figure 1_6R normal pattern" are set, and the jackpot pattern is determined. 20%, 45%, and 35% are determined by random lottery using random numbers.
In addition, "R" means round, "normal" indicates that the jackpot probability after the jackpot game is finished is "normal probability", and "variable probability" indicates that the jackpot probability after the jackpot game is finished is "high probability". ”.

Further, in the small winning RUSH column of FIG. 7, the case where the small winning rush state is entered after the execution of the big winning game is indicated by a "circle mark", and the case where the small winning rush state is not entered is indicated by a "cross mark". there is In addition, in the column of "support" in FIG. 7, after executing the big win game, the case where the open extended state (with support) is indicated by a "circle", and the non-open extended state (without support) is indicated. The case is indicated by a “cross mark”.

In other words, when the jackpot design is determined to be the "special figure 1_10R probability variation pattern", after executing the jackpot game, the probability variation and no support state (state where small hit rush can be executed), that is, state A (second special figure 3 seconds) will continue until the next big win is generated. Also, when the jackpot design is determined to be "special figure 1_6R probability variation pattern", after executing the jackpot game, the probability variation and support state, that is, the state B (the second special figure fluctuation time is 1 second) is the next Continue until a big hit occurs.

Furthermore, when the jackpot pattern is determined to be the "special pattern 1_6R normal pattern", after the jackpot game is executed, the normal probability (low probability) and the state with the support is the special pattern variation frequency of 50 times or the jackpot. Continue until it occurs. Then, when the jackpot probability is normal probability (low probability) and the state with support ends, the jackpot probability is normal probability (low probability) and the state without support (non-open extended state). That is, when the state with normal support ends, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is returned to the normal state (normal game state).
In addition, when the jackpot pattern is determined to be "special pattern 1_6R normal pattern", after the jackpot game is executed, until the extended open state (state with support) ends (until the number of times the special pattern fluctuates reaches 50 times). , When determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, refer to the "variation pattern table for special 1, normal probability, and open extension (with normal support)", and when the open extension state (with support) ends (special symbol When the number of fluctuations exceeds 50 times), when determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, refer to "Special 1, normal probability, non-open extension (for normal support) fluctuation pattern table". Then, the average fluctuation time specified by referring to the former fluctuation pattern table is set shorter than the average fluctuation time specified by referring to the latter fluctuation pattern table.

Also, when it is determined that the second special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation in S200 (S200: YES), or the first holding memory is decremented, the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value, and in the big hit If it is determined that there is no (S205: NO), the losing pattern is determined (S225), the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination random number (S230), the losing setting process is performed (S235), and the process of S240 to move to. In the failure setting process (S235), if the number of times of support (the number of times of opening extension), which will be described later, is positive, it is decremented by -1.

It should be noted that, when the loss setting process (S235) is performed in a high probability state, the probability variation number is positive, and the probability variation number is -1 each time the loss setting process (S235) is performed. However, since the variable probability number is originally set to "10000" times, even if the variable display of the special symbol is repeated until the big hit occurs, the affirmative determination is made in the processing of S435, and the variable probability flag is canceled in the processing of S348. never.
Moreover, in the case of a probability variation and a support state, the support frequency (open extension frequency) is also positive like the probability variation frequency. Since the number of times of support associated with is originally set to "10000" times, even if the variable display of the special symbol is repeated until the big hit occurs, the affirmative determination is made in the processing of S435, and the support flag is canceled in the processing of S348. no.
In addition, in this embodiment, when the special variation display is started, the number of times of support (the number of times of opening extension) and the number of probability variation are decremented, and when the variation of the special symbol is finished, the number of changes is decremented (S450 in FIG. 16). , S451, etc.) may decrement the number of changes when starting the special variable display.

Here, also in the process of S230, according to the game state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (a) "special 1 / normal probability / non-open extension (normal support without) variation pattern table", (b) "Special 1 / normal probability / open extension (with normal support) fluctuation pattern table", (c) "Special 1 / high probability fluctuation pattern table (with / without support)", the first special Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of the figure.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the same variation pattern table (variation table) is referred to in the variation pattern determination process of S215 or S230, and corresponds to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S110 in FIG. A variation pattern is selected.

Then, based on the variation pattern determined in either processing of S215 or S230, when the game state is the normal probability and no support state (that is, the normal support no state of FIG. 6), the average variation time is 10 seconds. is specified. In addition, when the game state is the normal probability and the state with support (that is, the state with normal support in FIG. 6), the variation time is specified to be 5 seconds on average. Furthermore, when the game state has a high probability, it is specified as an average variation time of 8 seconds regardless of whether there is support or not.
However, the variation pattern table (variation pattern table for big win) referred to in the process of S215 and the variation pattern table (variation pattern table for losing) referred to in the process of S230 may be different. For example, the variation time specified by the variation pattern for big win may be longer than the variation time specified by the variation pattern for losing. Regarding this point, the same applies to the variation time of the second special symbol to be described later, and the variation time specified by the variation pattern for big win may be longer than the variation time specified by the variation pattern for losing.

Following the processing of S220 or S235, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically data indicating a big hit, out of reach (losing but with reach indication), out of reach without indication of reach, and fluctuation time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S240), and a second special symbol suitability determination process is performed.

Next, the second special symbol suitability determination processing executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the second special symbol suitability determination process, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S250). If a negative determination is made in the process of S250 (S250: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is fluctuating (S255). Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S255 (S255: NO), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S260).

Further, when the determination in S260 is negative (S260: NO), it is determined whether or not the player has won the second starting gate 12 (S265), and when the determination is affirmative (S265; YES), random number extraction in S268. After performing the process, the process proceeds to the process of S270 in FIG. 14, and when a negative determination is made (S265; NO), the process proceeds to the big hit game process.
Random number extraction processing is performed in the processing of S268. This random number extraction process includes a jackpot determination random number used in a jackpot lottery, a jackpot pattern determination random number for determining a pattern (hit pattern) to be stopped and displayed when winning in a jackpot lottery, and a reach and a pattern effect. A random number for reach determination for determining whether or not, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, etc. are extracted.

When shifting to the process of S270 in FIG. 14, main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag is set (the value is "1").
If an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S270, the random number for determining the big hit extracted in the processing of S268 of FIG.

On the other hand, in the process of S270, when the variable probability flag is "0" (S270: NO), the random number for determining the jackpot extracted in the process of S268 of FIG. (S275), the process proceeds to S280.

In the processing of S280, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special symbol is in the midst of a big-hit change (during a change on the assumption that the big-hit design is to be definitely displayed). Then, if the big hit is not fluctuating (S280: NO), the main controller 80 compares the big hit determination random number extracted in the process of S268 of FIG. (S285).

If it is a big hit (S285: YES), after determining the big winning design by the big winning design determination random number (S290), the variation pattern (variation time) is determined (S295). That is, in the process of S295, according to the game state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (A) "special 2 / normal probability / non-open extension (for normal support without) variation pattern table", (B) "special 2. Variation pattern table for normal probability/open extension (with normal support)”, (C) “Special 2. High probability/non-open extension (without variable support) variation pattern table”, (D) “ Special 2, high probability, variation pattern table for open extension (with variable sapo)" is referred to. Here, the variation pattern table to be referred to stores a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is selected.

Then, when the variation pattern is determined (S295), big hit setting processing is performed (S300), and the process proceeds to S360 processing.
The jackpot setting process (S300) is determined by the jackpot pattern (see FIG. 7), the game state after the jackpot (whether or not it is set to a high probability state, etc.) and information about the jackpot game (jackpot opening time, It is a process of acquiring the opening pattern of the big winning opening 14, the ending time of the big hit, the number of rounds, etc.).

Here, also in the second special symbol success/failure determination process, the big hit symbols and the game state after the big win game are also shown in FIG. In addition, the number of balls that are given to the player by the corresponding jackpot game, the number of times that the probability variation is given (the total number of fluctuations of the first special pattern and the second special pattern), and the occurrence ratio of each jackpot pattern are also shown. . A small hit rush state (indicated as a small hit RUSH in the figure) will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the jackpot design of the second special figure, "special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern", "special figure 2_8R probability variation pattern", "special figure 2_6R probability variation design", "special figure 2_3R probability variation design", "special figure Five types of "Fig. 2_2R probability variable pattern" and "Special 2_2R normal pattern" are set, and 15%, 15%, 15%, 15%, 5%, 35% respectively by random number lottery using the random number for determining the jackpot pattern determined by the ratio of Then, when the big hit pattern is determined to be the special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern or the special figure 2_8 probability variation pattern, after the big hit game is executed, the probability variation and no support state (the state where the small hit rush can be executed), that is, the state A ( The variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds) will continue until the next big hit is generated.
In addition, when the jackpot pattern is determined to be a special figure 2_6R probability variation pattern, a special figure 2_3R probability variation pattern, or a special figure 2_2R probability variation pattern, after the jackpot game is executed, there is a probability variation and a support state, that is, state B ( The variation time of the second special figure is 1 second) continues until the next big hit occurs. These three types of jackpots have the same specifications except for the number of balls that come out.

In addition, when the jackpot pattern is determined to be the "special pattern 2_2R normal pattern", after the jackpot game is executed, the normal probability (low probability) and the state with support (open extension state) changes the number of special patterns to 50 times. or until a big hit occurs. Then, when the jackpot probability is normal probability (low probability) and the state with support ends, the jackpot probability is normal probability (low probability) and the state without support (non-open extended state), that is, returns to the normal state (normal game state). be
In addition, when the jackpot pattern is determined to be the "special pattern 2_2R normal pattern", after the jackpot game is executed, until the extended open state (state with support) ends (until the number of fluctuations in the special pattern reaches 50 times). , When determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, refer to the "Special 2, normal probability, variation pattern table for open extension (with normal support)", and when the open extension state (with support) ends (special symbol When the number of fluctuations exceeds 50 times), when determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, refer to the "special 2, normal probability, non-open extension (for normal support) fluctuation pattern table". Then, the average fluctuation time specified by referring to the former fluctuation pattern table is set shorter than the average fluctuation time specified by referring to the latter fluctuation pattern table.

In the processing of S285, the read jackpot determination random number is compared with the winning value, and if it is determined that the jackpot is not a hit (S285: NO), in the processing of S310, main controller 80 reads the read jackpot determination random number. A random number is collated with a winning value to determine whether or not it is a small winning. As described above, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is 1/1.003 (see FIG. 6).
Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S310, the process proceeds to S315, and a small winning design is determined based on the small winning design determination random number.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, two types of "special figure 2_small winning symbol 1" and "special figure 2_small winning symbol 2" are set as the second special figure in the process of S315. A random number lottery using a winning symbol determination random number is used to determine the odds of 30% and 70%, respectively. Then, when the small winning design is determined to be "special figure 2_small winning design 1 (hereinafter also referred to as small winning design 1), after executing the small winning game, the "open mode change flag for normal electric accessories (hereinafter referred to as "change flag") is not set (the value of the change flag is set to "0"). For this reason, in a state in which the change flag is canceled, the success/failure determination (normal drawing lottery) regarding the normal pattern is executed, and when the result is a hit, the opening time of the general electric door 24 (second start port 12) is 4.0 seconds.

In the normal game state (neither the high-probability state nor the open extension state is activated), the ordinary electric accessory 24 is won regardless of the winning pattern (regardless of which small winning pattern is set). may not be changed. Of course, it may be changed, but in this state, the average fluctuation time of special figure 2 is 180 seconds, so it does not affect the game significantly, and the player decides to perform a lottery game with special figure 1. Become.
Therefore, it is assumed that the configuration for changing the open state of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 by this change flag is performed in the non-open extended state (supportless state) in the probability variable state.

On the other hand, in the S315 process, when the second special figure's small winning pattern is determined to be "special figure 2_small winning pattern 2 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "small winning pattern 2")", after executing a small winning game, " change flag” is set.
Then, in a state where the change flag is set, the success/failure determination (normal drawing lottery) regarding the normal pattern is executed, and when the result becomes a hit, the opening time of the general electric (common electric door) 24 (second start port 12) Changed to 3.5 seconds.
Here, the "change flag" is a flag indicating that, in the small-hit rush state, it is set to a state (small-hit sparring state) in which a small hit is more likely to occur. The "change flag" is canceled when a big hit is achieved in the determination of whether or not the special symbol is successful, when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (5 times in this embodiment), or when a small hit occurs. However, as will be described later, when the small winning symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed, the "change flag" is reset at the end of the small winning game.

Since whether or not to set the "change flag" is determined based on the type of the determined small winning symbol, the player can be interested in which small winning symbol will win. Since the opening mode of the general electric (ordinary electric accessory) 24 changes depending on the fixed and displayed small winning symbol, the player can play the game machine while being interested in which small winning symbol will be won.

Following S315, main controller 80 proceeds to S316 and determines a variation pattern (variation time). That is, in the process of S316, according to the game state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (A) "special 2 / normal probability / non-open extension (for normal support without) variation pattern table", (B) "special 2. Variation pattern table for normal probability/open extension (with normal support)”, (C) “Special 2. High probability/non-open extension (without variable support) variation pattern table”, (D) “ Special 2, high probability, variation pattern table for open extension (with variable sapo)" is referred to. Here, the variation pattern table to be referred to stores a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is selected.
Then, when the variation pattern is determined (S316), a small hit setting process (S318) is performed, and the process proceeds to S360.

In the small hit setting process (S318) of the present embodiment, the information (opening time of the small win (hereinafter also referred to as the small win start interval time) for the small win game is released by the small win design (see FIG. 8). Acquire the pattern and the ending time of the small hit (hereinafter also referred to as the small hit end interval time). Also, in the small hit setting process (S318), if the number of times of support (open extension number of times), which will be described later, is positive, it is decremented by -1.

In addition, when performing the small hit setting process (S318) in a high probability state, the probability variation number is positive, and each time the small hit setting process (S318) is performed, the probability variation number is -1, but the probability variation number is originally Since it is set to "10000" times, even if the variable display of special symbols is repeated until a big hit occurs, affirmative determination is made in the process of S435, and the probability variation flag is not cleared in the process of S348.
Also in this small hit setting process (S318), in the case of the probability variation and the state with the support, the support number (open extension number) is positive as well as the probability variation number, and the small hit setting process (S318) is executed. Each time, the probability variation number is -1, but since the support number associated with this probability variation is originally set to "10000" times, even if the special symbol variation display is repeated until a big hit occurs, the affirmative determination is made in the process of S435. , and the support flag is not cleared in the process of S348.
Also, the number of changes may be decremented in the process of S318.

In S315, no matter which small winning pattern is determined, a small winning game is generated in which the second big winning opening 20 is opened once every 1.6 seconds. It should be noted that, unlike the present embodiment, when a different mode is hit according to the determined small winning pattern, a different mode of the small winning game may be executed. In addition, the type of the generated small win (determined small winning pattern) is determined based on the random number for determining the small winning pattern. may determine the type of For example, when judging whether a special symbol is right or wrong, only when the probability of a big hit is high, a small win may be generated as a trigger for setting a "change flag", or a big win may be generated when a small win is generated. If the probability is not high, it may be arranged such that the small hit that triggers the setting of the "change flag" is not generated or the "change flag" is not set.

In the process of S280, when the first special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation (S280: YES), or when the random number for determining the big hit extracted in the process of S268 of FIG. (S285: NO, S310: NO), after determining the losing design (S340), determine the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special figure (S350). Here, also in the process of S350, according to the game state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (A) "special 2 / normal probability / non-open extension (normal without support) fluctuation pattern table", (B) "Special 2, normal probability, variation pattern table for open extension (with normal support)", (C) "Special 2, high probability, non-open extension (without variable support) variation pattern table", (D ) "Variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, open extension (with probability variable sapo)" is referred to. Here, the variation pattern table to be referred to stores a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is selected.
Then, when the variation pattern is determined (S350), a loss setting process (S355) is performed, and the process proceeds to S360.

Also, in the failure setting process (S355), if the number of times of support (the number of times of opening extension), which will be described later, is positive, it is decremented by -1.
It should be noted that, even in the setting process of S355 in the high probability state, if the probability variation number is positive, it is -1, but since the probability variation number is originally set to "10000" times, the special symbol until the big hit occurs Even if the variable display is repeated, an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S435, and the probability variation flag is not canceled in the processing of S438.
In addition, in this loss setting process (S355), in the case of the probability variation and the state with support, the number of support times (open extension number) is also positive like the probability variation number, and the probability variation is performed each time the loss setting process (S355) is performed. The number of times is decremented by 1, but since the number of support times associated with this probability variation is originally set to "10000" times, even if the variable display of special symbols is repeated until a big hit occurs, the affirmative determination is made in the processing of S435, and S348. The support flag will not be cleared by this process.
Also, the number of changes may be decremented in the process of S355.

Here, the variation pattern determination processing of S295, S316 and S350 will be described.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50, in any of the processes of S295, S316 and S350, referring to the "variation pattern table for special 2, normal probability, non-open extension (for normal support)", the average of the second special figure The variable time is determined to be "180 seconds". Also, referring to the "variation pattern table for special 2/normal probability/open extension (for normal support)", the average variation time of the second special figure is determined to be "1.0 seconds". Furthermore, referring to the "special 2, high probability, non-open extension (for no variable support) variation pattern table", the variation time of the second special figure is determined to be "3.0 seconds", "Special 2, If you refer to the fluctuation pattern table for high probability/open extension (for variable probability support), the fluctuation time of the second special figure is determined to be "1.0 seconds".

In addition, the variation pattern table (variation table for big hits) referred to in the processing of S295, the variation pattern table (variation table for small hits) referred to in the processing of S316, and the variation pattern table (loss) referred to in the processing of S350 ) may be different.
However, in this case, in order to effectively achieve the purpose of the present invention, the variation table for the small hit is "Special 2, high probability, non-open extension (for no variable support) variation pattern table" and "Special 2, The variation pattern table for high probability / open extension (with variable support)”, and the variation table for big hits and losses is determined by other variation pattern tables (for example, variation time from 5 seconds to 180 seconds may be a fluctuation pattern table).

Of the variation pattern table (variation table) to be referred to when varying the second special symbol, at least the variation pattern table for losing is compared to what is referred to at high probability as in the present embodiment. It is desirable that the reference to rate time specifies a long variation time (eg, time between 60 and 180 times). This is to prevent the game from actually being played by lengthening the variation time even if the game is played to the right at normal times.

Following the processing of S300, S318 or S355, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, either a big hit, a small hit, a reach out (with a reach display even though it is out), or a loss without a reach display. A variation start command (display control command) including variation pattern data indicating data and variation time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S360), and the process proceeds to the jackpot technique processing.

In the process of S155 of FIG. 11, when it is determined that the first special symbol is fluctuating (S155: YES), or in the process of S255 of FIG. 13, it is determined that the second special symbol is fluctuating. If so (S255: YES), the process proceeds to S365 of FIG. 15, and whether or not the symbol variation time (the variation display time specified based on the variation pattern of S215, S235, S295, S316, or S350) has elapsed judge.

When the symbol variation time has passed (S365: YES), the determined symbol display process is performed (S368), and the process proceeds to S370. Here, in the confirmed symbol display process (S368), a command to display the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display device to display the confirmed symbol. stop. In the present embodiment, the design determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. However, since the variation start command specifies the variation time, the design determination command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to equally execute the effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

In the processing of S370, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (in this case, the special symbol 2) confirmed and displayed in S368 is a small winning symbol (S370). Then, if it is a small winning symbol (S370; YES), the interruption flag is set to "1" (S372), the special symbol success/failure determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to a big winning game process.

Further, when the determination in S370 is negative, it is determined whether or not the special symbol confirmed and displayed in S368 is a big hit symbol. Then, when the symbol is a big hit (S374), the stop flag is set to "1" (S376), the special symbol propriety determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to the big win game process.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the special symbol confirmed and displayed at S368 is a losing symbol (S374: NO), the special symbol success/failure determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to the jackpot game process.

If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S365: NO), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1" (S378). Then, when the affirmative determination is made (S378: YES), the special symbol interruption process (S380) is performed, the special symbol suitability determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to the jackpot game process.
Further, when the determination in S378 is negative (S378: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is set to "1" (S382). Then, when the determination is affirmative (S382), special symbol stop processing (S386) is performed, the special symbol propriety determination processing is terminated, and the process shifts to the jackpot game processing.
Furthermore, when both the values of the interruption flag and the stop flag are "0"(S378; NO, S382; NO), the special symbol success/failure determination process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to the jackpot game process.

Here, the process of S386 is a process of stopping the fluctuation of the other special symbol in the process of changing because one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. be.
In addition, in the process of S380, since one special symbol (second special symbol in this embodiment) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small winning symbol, the other during fluctuation is special. This is a process of interrupting the variation of the symbol (in this embodiment, the first special symbol). This process is a process of stopping the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol, and as will be described later, when the small winning game based on the confirmed display of one special symbol is completed, the variation of the other special symbol is stopped. resume.

11 (S160: YES), or when it is determined that the finalized design is being displayed in S260 of FIG. 13 (S260: YES), S390 of FIG. Go to processing.
In the processing of S390, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the display time of the finalized symbols has ended, and when the display time of the finalized symbols has ended (S390: YES), the finalized symbols are displayed. Terminates (S392) and proceeds to the process of S394. In addition, when the display time of the confirmed symbols has not ended (S390: NO), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process.

In the processing of S394, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special symbols that are confirmed and displayed are a combination that will result in a big win, and if it is determined that the combination will result in a big win (S394: YES), It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to "1" (S396). When the determination is affirmative (S396: YES), the variable probability flag is set to "0" (S398), and the process proceeds to S400. If a negative determination is made in the process of S396 (S396: NO), the process proceeds directly to S400.

In the processing of S400, main controller 80 determines whether or not the support flag is set to "1", and if the determination is affirmative (S400: YES), sets the value of the support flag to "0" (S403) When the processing of S400 is negative (S400: NO), the processing proceeds to S405.
Here, the support flag (also referred to as the open extension flag) is a flag indicating that the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is in the general electricity support (with support) state, as described above. When the value becomes "1"), the open extension state is entered, and the opening time of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 is extended. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it enters a non-open extension state, and the opening time of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 is not extended.

In the process of S405, main controller 80 determines whether or not the change flag is set to "1", and if the determination is affirmative (S405: YES), sets the value of the change flag to "0" (S407 ), the process proceeds to S410. If a negative determination is made in the process of S405 (S405: NO), the process proceeds directly to S410.
In this embodiment, the change flag is cleared each time a big hit occurs, but it may not be cleared.

In the process of S410, the process of starting the operation of the condition device is performed, and the value of the jackpot flag is set to "1". At this time, a standby flag is set, and thereafter, detection of game balls by the combination gate 27 is validated. Here, the standby flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device is on standby.
Following the processing of S410, the processing proceeds to S415, and it is determined whether or not the combination gate switch 27a has detected the passage of the game ball. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination gate 27 while the standby flag is set.
Then, when an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to S416, in which the process of activating the accessory continuous actuating device and the process of canceling the standby flag are performed. As a result, the big win game can be started, and the big win game start process is performed in the process of S418.
In addition, when the combination gate switch 27a detects the passage of the game ball while the standby flag is set, the combination gate switch 27a detects the passage of the game ball. ). That is, the detection of the passage of the game ball by the combination gate switch 27a is invalidated.

Here, in the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information (jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) related to the jackpot game are sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 . When the big-hit game start processing is completed, the process shifts to the big-hit game processing.

Moreover, when the affirmative determination of the process of S415 is not obtained, it returns to the main routine of FIG. 9 through a jackpot game process. Then, the special symbol propriety determination process is started again, and after passing through the affirmative determination of S415, the process proceeds to S416.

Even if the conditional device starts operating in this way, the big win game is not started unless the game ball passes through the winning gate 27 so as not to give the player a disadvantage. . In other words, a game ball may enter the first start hole 11 during a game centered on left-handed hitting, resulting in a big hit. However, since the first big winning port 21 that opens and closes at the time of the big win game is provided in the right-handed area, when the condition device is activated, the accessory continuous operating device is immediately activated and the big win game is started. In this case, the player does not notice the start of the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game has progressed to some extent, he notices the start of the jackpot game and hastily switches from left-handed to right-handed. but may be less.

On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, even if the operation of the conditional device is started, if the jackpot game is not started unless the game ball is passed through the combination gate 27, the player can achieve the desired timing (left-handed hitting). is switched to right-handed), a big win game can be started (the first round can be started), and the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

When it is determined in the process of S394 that the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is not a big hit display (S394: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value of "1" (S430), and at "1" If there is (S430: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation count (value of the probability variation counter) is 0 (S435). Then, when the determination in S435 is affirmative (S435: YES), the value of the variable probability flag is set to "0" (S438), and the process proceeds to S440. Also, if the value of the variable probability flag is "0" (S430: NO), or if the variable probability number is not 0 (S435: NO), the process proceeds to S440.

In the processing of S440, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the support flag is "1". is determined (S446). If the number of times of support is 0 (S446: YES), the value of the support flag is set to "0" in the process of S448, and the process proceeds to S450. It should be noted that after the execution of the jackpot game, it shows the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the general electric support state (open extended state).

In the processing of S450, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the change flag is "1", and if it is "1" (S450: YES), after "-1" the change counter (S451). , whether or not the number of changes (the value of the change number counter) is 0 (S454). In other words, if the result of the success/failure determination (normal drawing lottery) for the normal pattern is a hit, the opening time of the normal electric door 24 (second start port 12) is set to 3.50 seconds. Determines whether to end with display.
If the number of times of change is 0 (S454: YES), the value of the change flag is set to "0" in the process of S456, and the process proceeds to S460.
If the value of the change flag is "0" (S450: NO) or if the number of times of change (change counter number) is not 0 (S454: NO), the process proceeds directly to S460.

In the process of S460, the main controller 80 determines whether the current game state is in the high probability state, in the state with support (during the open extension state), or whether the normal electric accessory (normal electric) 24 is open. A state specifying command indicating whether or not the mode has been changed to an advantageous state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 after the special symbol determination time (600ms), and the process proceeds to S470.
In the case of this embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the special symbol propriety determination process is after the special symbol determination time, but when the special symbol fluctuation starts and the power supply A configuration may be adopted in which the state designation command is transmitted even at the time of recovery.

In the processing of S470, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a small winning symbol. Then, when the confirmed and displayed second special symbol is a small winning symbol (S470: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the change flag is "1" (S472). Then, when the affirmative determination is made (S472: YES), the process proceeds to the process after S474, the process of setting the value of the change flag to "0", and the state designation command indicating that the change flag has been canceled are determined as special symbols. After a period of time (600 ms), it is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S476 and subsequent steps.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S472, the process proceeds directly to S476.
When the process of S476 is shifted to, the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S476), and the subsequent process of S478 small winning game start process (S478) is performed.
Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S470 or when the process of S478 is executed, the process proceeds to the big hit game process.

Here, in the small-hit game start process (S478), the command to start the small-hit game and the information related to the small-hit game (small-hit opening time, opening pattern, small-hit ending time, etc.) are sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 Send to

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the jackpot game process starts, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S500). When the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S500: YES), it is determined whether or not the first big prize winning port 14 is open (S505), and the first big prize winning port 14 is closed. When determined (505: NO), it is determined whether the first big winning opening 14 is closed during the interval between round games (S510).

If it is not during the interval between round games (S510: NO), it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect is being performed (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the jackpot game has elapsed (S520). Then, when the jackpot start performance time has passed (S520: YES), the jackpot opening processing (S525) is performed, and the jackpot game processing ends (returns).
In addition, in the process of S500, when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: NO), the process proceeds to the small winning game process shown in FIG. Moreover, in the process of S520, when the big-hit start performance time has not elapsed (S520: NO), the big-hit game process is terminated.

If it is determined that the first big winning hole 14 is open (S505: YES), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of prizes to be awarded to the first big prize slot 14 is 10, but it may be eight or nine, and is not particularly limited.
When 10 pieces have not been won in the first big winning hole 14 (S550: NO), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big winning hole 14 has ended. Then, when the open time has ended (S555: YES), the process proceeds to S560. Also, when the opening time of the first big winning hole 14 has not ended (S555: NO), the big win game process is terminated (returned) as it is.

In S550, when it is determined that 10 game balls have entered the first big winning hole 14 (S550: YES), big winning hole closing processing (S560) is carried out, big winning interval processing (S565) is carried out, The jackpot game process is ended (returned).

Return to FIG. When it is determined that it is in the interval in the process of S510 of FIG. 17 (S510: YES), the process proceeds to S570 of FIG. 18, and it is determined whether or not the interval time between round games has passed. When the interval time between round games has passed (S570: YES), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 14 was opened immediately before in the final round (S575). In addition, when the interval time between round games has not passed (S570: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated (returned) as it is. In the process of S575, if it is determined to be the final round (S575: YES), a big win end effect process (S580) is performed, and the big win game process ends (returns).

In S575, if it is determined that it is not the final round (S575: NO), a process (S585) for opening the first big winning opening 14 is performed, and the big win game process is finished (returned). In addition, in the process of opening and closing the big winning slot 14, a signal is also sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. FIG. The sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the current round based on the signal and performs an effect according to the round.

Return to FIG. If it is determined in S515 of FIG. 17 that the end effect of the big hit is being performed (S515: YES), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. When the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S600: YES), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610), and the process proceeds to S615.
Also, when the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S600: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated (returned).

Then, in S615, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the next game state will shift to the variable probability (high probability state).

That is, based on the setting contents of the jackpot setting process (see S220 in FIG. 12 and the process in S300 in FIG. 14) for the hit/fail judgment (special hit/fail judgment) that caused the jackpot that caused the executed jackpot game, After executing the jackpot game, it is determined whether or not to operate the variable probability function. More specifically, based on the contents of the mode buffer (not shown) in which the setting contents are stored after the big win setting process, the executed big win game is based on the confirmation display of the "probability variable big win pattern". It is determined whether it is based on the fact that the "normal jackpot pattern" is confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of the jackpot game executed based on the fixed display of the "probability variable jackpot pattern", an affirmative determination is made in S615, and the jackpot executed based on the fixed display of the "normal jackpot pattern". If it is a game, a negative determination is made in S615.

Then, in the case of an affirmative determination in S615 (S615: YES), the probability variation count is set (S620), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the big hit probability is improved in the determination of whether or not the special symbols are appropriate. In addition, the probability variation frequency is set to 10000 times.
In S615, if it is determined that the next game state does not shift to probability variation (S615: NO), or after executing the processing of S625, in S630, the next game state with support (that is, open extension state ).

Also in S630, based on the contents of the above-described mode buffer setting process (not shown), the jackpot game to be terminated is "the probability variable jackpot symbol that triggers the transition to the state with support (hereinafter referred to as "the probability variable jackpot symbol with support"). ), or if the execution is based on the confirmation display of the "normal jackpot symbol", affirmative determination is made in the process of S630. Here, the "probability variable jackpot design with support" is "special figure 1_6R probability variation pattern", "special figure 2_6R probability variation pattern", "special figure 2_3R probability variation design" and "special figure 2_2R probability variation design". Then, after the execution of the jackpot game based on the fixed display of the "probable variable jackpot pattern with support" or the normal jackpot pattern, the system shifts to an open extension state (state with support), and the fluctuation time of the special pattern and the normal pattern. Fluctuation time is shorter than in non-open extension state (no support state).
After passing through the affirmative determination of the process of this S630, the number of times of support is set (S635), the support flag is set to 1 (S640), and the process proceeds to S645.

In addition, when the support flag is set to 1 as described above, in this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of special symbols is shortened (shortening of fluctuation of special symbols), and the average fluctuation time of normal symbols is shortened (shortening of fluctuation of normal symbols). be. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of times of support (extended number of times of opening) is set to 10000 times at the end of the big win game based on the probability variable jackpot, and the number of times of support (extended number of times of opening) is set to 50 at the end of the big win game based on the normal jackpot. times.

When main controller 80 obtains a negative determination for the process of S630 or executes the process of S640, it proceeds to the process of S645.
In the process of S645, main controller 80 determines whether or not the stop flag is set to "1". If the determination is affirmative (S645: YES), the stop flag is set to "0" (S650), and the process proceeds to S660. Also, in the case of a negative determination in the process of S645 (S645: NO), the process proceeds directly to the process of S660.

In the process of S660, the main controller 80 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated controller 83. Next, the process proceeds to S665, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the jackpot game process is terminated (returned).

The small winning game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG.
When it is determined that the accessory continuous actuating device is not operating in FIG. 17 described above (S500: NO), the small winning game process shown in FIG. 20 is executed.
When the small hit game process is started, it is determined at S700 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. S705). Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S705, it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit start effect has elapsed (S710).

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S710, the process (S715) of opening the second big winning hole 20 is executed, and the small winning game process is terminated (returned). If it is determined that the special electric accessory is not in operation (S700: NO), or if it is determined that the time for the small hit start effect has not passed (S710: NO), the small hit game processing is performed as it is. exit.

If it is determined in the process of S705 that the small winning start effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 20 is open (S720). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S720, it is determined whether or not one or more prizes have been won in the second big winning opening 20 (S725). If this is also a negative determination, it is determined whether or not the opening time (here, 1.6 seconds) of the second large prize winning port 20 has elapsed (S730), and if the positive determination is made, processing is performed to close the second large prize winning port 20. (S735), end the small hit game process.
When it is determined affirmatively in the process of S725, it goes directly to the process of S735, and when it is determined negatively in the process of S730, the small hit game process is terminated.

Further, when the determination in S720 is negative, the process proceeds to S750 of FIG. 21, the process of stopping the operation of the special electric role product (S750) is performed, and the process proceeds to S755.
In the process of S755, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to change the opening mode of the normal electric accessory after the small winning game.

In other words, based on the setting contents of the small hit setting process (see the process of S318 in FIG. 14) of the small hit determination (special right or wrong determination) that caused the small hit that caused the executed small hit game After the game is executed, it is determined whether or not to change the opening mode of the normal electric accessory. More specifically, based on the contents of the mode buffer (not shown) in which the set contents are stored after the small-hit setting process, "any small-hit symbol" of the executed small-hit game is confirmed and displayed. It is determined whether it has been executed based on the fact. Then, in the case of the small winning game executed based on the "special figure 2_small winning pattern 1", the processing of S770 is performed through the negative determination of the processing of S755.

On the other hand, in the case of a small-hit game executed based on "special figure 2_small-hit design 2", an affirmative determination is made in the process of S755, and the process proceeds to S760. Here, in the process of S760, the number of times of change is set to "5".
Subsequently, after setting the change flag (to "1") (S765), the process proceeds to S770.

Here, the change flag is a flag indicating that the opening mode of the normal electric accessory has been changed to a mode that is advantageous to the player (a mode that makes it easier to obtain the privilege of the small winning rush). Specifically, the normal electric accessory changes from the normal open mode (a mode in which it is opened once over 4.0 seconds, hereinafter referred to as a "first open mode") to a more advantageous mode for the player (3 This is a flag indicating that the mode has been changed to a mode in which the valve is opened once for 5 seconds, hereinafter referred to as a "second release mode".
Then, if the change flag is canceled (the value is "0") when the win is determined by the normal symbol determination, the open state of the normal electric accessory is set to the first open state, and the change flag is set. is set (the value is "1"), the opening mode of the normal electric accessory is set to the second opening mode.

In the process of S770, it is determined whether or not the suspension flag is set (the value is "1"). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S770; YES), the interruption flag is cleared (the value is set to "0") (S780). When this S780 is performed, the first special symbol whose variation has been interrupted resumes variation.
Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S770 or when the process of S780 is executed, the main control device 80 transmits a small hit end command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S790). After that, a state specifying command indicating that the change flag is set or not set is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the small winning game is ended.

The normal pattern starting winning confirmation process shown in FIG. 22 is a subroutine of the winning confirmation process (S50), and first checks whether the game ball has passed through the gate 17 (S800). In addition, in this figure, it is assumed that the gate 22 is reconfigured as a starting opening, and is described as "normal figure starting opening or gate entrance?". If there is a hit (S800: YES), it is confirmed whether or not the reserved memory for the general/universal game is full (one in this embodiment) (S805). If the reserved memory is not full (S805: NO), in the process of S810, extract various random numbers such as the random number for determining the winning pattern, the random number for determining the winning pattern, the random number for determining the losing pattern, and the random number for determining the transition, Various extracted random numbers are stored in the memory of the main controller 80 as reserved storage (only one set). Then, the command of the number of general pattern reservations is transmitted to the general pattern reservation number display device 8 (S815), and this process is terminated (return). If the determination in S800 is negative, or if the determination in S805 is affirmative, the process ends. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, it may not have the reserved memory of the normal symbol.

23 and 24 is a subroutine of the success/failure determination process (S55).
When the general figure propriety determination process starts, first, it is confirmed whether the normal electric accessory for opening the special figure start port 12 (second start port 12) is in operation (S820). If it is not operating (S820: NO), it is checked whether the normal pattern is fluctuating (S823). It should be noted that, if the normal electric accessary is in operation (S820: YES), it will shift to the normal game process.

In the processing of S826, if the confirmed pattern is not being displayed, it is confirmed whether there is a reserve memory for the general pattern (S830), and if there is a reserve memory for the general pattern, the number of reserved memories for the general pattern is subtracted, and the reserved memory is shifted. Processing is performed (S833). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the normal drawing becomes the target of the judgment. If there is no reserve memory for the general pattern (S830: NO), the process proceeds to general pattern game processing.

Next, in the process of S836, it is checked whether the value of the variable probability flag or the support flag is "1". That is, in the process of S836, negative determination is made when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal game state, and positive determination is made if the advantageous state (probability variable state or state with normal support) (see FIG. 6) .
Then, if the determination in S836 is affirmative, a setting is made so that the success/failure determination is performed using a high-probability success/failure determination table (S838). If the determination is negative (S836: NO), the normal probability (low probability) success/failure determination table is set to perform success/failure determination (S840). Then, in the process of S845, the success/fail determination table set in the process of S838 or S840 is compared with the hit determination random number to determine whether or not the game is a hit. Here, as described above, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is "1/60" in the normal state (normal game state), and the variable state (with or without support) or normal support It is almost 1/1 in the state (the jackpot probability is normal probability and there is a support).

Then, if the result of the success/failure determination in S845 is that the normal pattern is not hit (S845: NO), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number in the reserved storage (S850). In the process of S850, if the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal game state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined to be a variation pattern specifying a variation time of 30 seconds. Also, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is an advantageous state (variable probability state or state with normal support) (if the value of the variable probability flag or the support flag is "1"), the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the fluctuation time to 0.5 seconds (see FIG. 6).
Then, in S850, a variation pattern is determined based on the target variation pattern determination random number in the reserved storage, and the process proceeds to S860.

On the other hand, if the result of the success/failure determination in S845 is a hit (S845: YES), a winning design is determined based on the winning design determination random number in the target reserved memory (S854), and the target reserved memory is determined. The winning variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (S856).
Also in the process of S856, if the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal game state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined to be a variation pattern specifying a variation time of 30 seconds. Also, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is an advantageous state (variable probability state or state with normal support) (if the value of the variable probability flag or the support flag is "1"), the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the fluctuation time to 0.5 seconds.

Here, if the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is in an advantageous state (probability variable state or state with normal support), in the process of S856, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is relatively short (normal symbol operation gate 22 passes through The time is shorter than the time required for the played game ball to reach the normal electric accessory 24). For this reason, the game ball that passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22 and became the execution trigger for the judgment of the normal symbol ends the fluctuation of the normal symbol before reaching the normal electric accessory 24, and does not trigger the execution. Possibility is generated that the game ball that has been pulled into the second starting port 12 enters.
On the other hand, if the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal game state, in the processing of S856, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is relatively long (the game ball passing through the normal symbol activation gate 22 is time longer than it takes to reach). Therefore, since the game ball which has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22 and has triggered the execution of the judgment of the normal symbol does not end the variation of the normal symbol before reaching the normal electric accessory 24, the execution trigger does not occur. The game ball that has been hit passes through the normal electric accessories 24, and there is no possibility of entering the second start port 12.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the variation pattern determination processing of S850 and S856, the variation pattern (normal symbol variation time specific variation pattern) is determined. Here, in this embodiment, since one variation pattern is stored in each variation pattern table selected according to the game state, the variation time of the normal symbol is uniquely determined. In other words, regardless of the random number for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern specifies the variation time to 0.5 seconds (variable state or normal support state), or the variation time to 30 seconds (normal game state) A specific variation pattern is selected. However, even in these variation pattern tables, a plurality of variation patterns associated with variation pattern random numbers may be stored, and the variation time of normal symbols may differ according to the variation pattern random numbers. For example, in the normal game state, it may be specified as "26 seconds", "30 seconds" or "34 seconds" (30 seconds on average) according to the variation pattern random number.

Then, when the process of S856 is executed, the process of setting the contents of the normal symbol winning game is performed (S858), and the process proceeds to S860.
Here, the "process for setting the content of the normal symbol winning game" of S858 is a process of setting the normal symbol start interval time of the winning game and the normal symbol end interval time of the winning game.

After executing the process of S850 or the process of S858, main controller 80 proceeds to the process of S860. Then, when the normal pattern fluctuation start command is transmitted to the normal pattern display device 7 in the process of S860, the process proceeds to the normal pattern game process.

In the process of S823 of FIG. 23, when the normal symbol is fluctuating (S823: YES), the process proceeds to S870 of FIG. In the process of S870, when the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S870: YES), the process proceeds to S873, the finalized design display process is performed, the finalized design display of the normal design display device 7, and the sub-integrated control device 83 Then, a command for confirming and displaying the normal symbol is transmitted to the production symbol control device 6, the normal symbol propriety determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process. In addition, when the variation time of the normal design has not passed (S870: NO), the normal design game process is started.

In the process of S826 in FIG. 23, when the confirmed and displayed normal symbol is being displayed (S826: YES), the process proceeds to S884 in FIG.
In the process of S884, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbols has ended. Then, when the display time of the confirmed symbols has ended (S884: YES), the display of the confirmed symbols is terminated (S886), and the process proceeds to S888. In addition, when the display time of the fixed symbol has not ended (S884: NO), the normal symbol game process is performed as it is.
In the processing of S888, it is determined whether or not the combination of the confirmed symbols is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S888: YES), the normal electric accessory operation start processing (S890) is performed, and the normal symbol game is started. Processing (S892) is performed, and the process proceeds to normal symbol game processing.

Also, when the combination of the determined symbols is a loss (S888: NO), the process proceeds directly to the normal symbol game processing. In addition, in the normal design game start processing (S890), the command to start the normal design game and information related to the normal design game (normal design start interval time, normal design end interval time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the normal symbol game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. First, in the process of S900 in FIG. 26(a), it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 24 is open. When the normal electric accessory 24 is not open (S900: NO), it is determined whether or not it is during the normal symbol end interval (S902).
Then, when it is not during the normal design end interval (S902: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal design start interval time has passed (S904).
When it is determined that the normal symbol start interval time has passed (S904: YES), the normal electric auditors release process (S906) is performed, and the normal symbol game process ends (return).
Also, when the normal design start interval time has not elapsed (S904: NO), the normal design game processing ends (return) as it is.

In the ordinary electric accessory opening process (S906), the ordinary electric door 24 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(b), when the support flag is set at the start of the normal symbol game (at the start of the winning game), the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened. A pattern (opening mode) is determined to be a pattern in which the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened once over 8 seconds.
Also, when the support flag is not set at the start of the normal symbol game (at the start of the winning game), the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened depending on whether the change flag is set or canceled. A different pattern (open mode) is determined. In other words, when the change flag is not set, the pattern is determined to open the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 once over four seconds. Further, when the change flag is set, the pattern is determined to open the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 once for 3.5 seconds.

In this way, when the support flag is set as the opening pattern of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 (in the open extension state), the opening pattern is determined to be opened once over 8 seconds. , Instead of determining the opening pattern by the game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, it refers to whether it is in the open extension state at S906, and if it is not in the open extension state, refers to the change flag (change flag setting / decision) and make a decision.

That is, if it is determined to be a hit (big hit/small hit) in the above-mentioned special symbol win/loss determination, the contents of the winning game (big hit game/small hit game) at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (big winning openings 14, 20 ) is determined (see S220 in FIG. 12, S300 in FIG. 14, and S318 processing), in the normal design winning game (normal design game), it is determined at the start of the winning game ing. However, even in the normal symbol winning game, the opening pattern of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 may be determined at the start of the normal symbol fluctuation (for example, the process of S864).

In the process of S900 in FIG. 26(a), when it is determined that the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is in operation (S900: YES), the process proceeds to S910 in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not 10 (predetermined number) balls have entered the second starting port 12 (S910). Then, when the specified number (10) is reached (S910: YES), the process proceeds to S914.
Further, when it is determined that 10 balls (the prescribed number) have not entered the second starting port 12 (S910: NO), whether or not the opening time of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 has ended. (S912). Then, when the affirmative determination is made in the process of S912 (S912: YES), the normal electric accessary product closing process (S914) is performed, the process shifts to the normal symbol end interval process (S916), and the normal symbol game process ends (return). becomes. Also, in the case of a negative determination in the process of S912 (S912: NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated (returned) as it is.

In the processing of S902 of FIG. 26(a), when it is determined that it is during the normal design end interval (S902: YES), the process proceeds to S920 of FIG.
Then, it is determined whether or not the normal design end interval has passed (S920), and in the case of affirmative determination (S920: YES), normal design game end processing (S922) is performed, and the normal design game processing ends (return )do. Also, in the case of a negative determination in the process of S920 (S920: NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated (returned) as it is. In addition, normally per design game end command is transmitted to sub-integrated control device 83 in design game end processing (S922).

Here, in the present embodiment, although the opening time of the normal electric accessory (general electric door) 24 in the non-supported state (non-open extended state) is 4 seconds or 3.5 seconds as described above, First, in the process of S910, it is determined whether or not there are 10 (prescribed number) prizes in the normal electric accessories for the following reasons.

In other words, it is rare for 10 game balls to win the second starting port 12 in the normal electric door 24 that opens only for 4 seconds or 3.5 seconds. ) 24 is set to 10 in order to ensure that the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened for a predetermined time (4 seconds or 3.5 seconds). Assuming that the prescribed number of normal electric accessories is 1, for example, immediately after opening the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24, the game ball wins and before the scheduled time (4 seconds or 3.5 seconds) elapses. may close at This is because, as will be described later, there is a possibility of winning the second big winning slot 20 in the state B where it should be difficult to win the second big winning slot 20 .

According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the outline of the game progress of the pachinko machine 50 is as follows. At the start of the game (when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal game state), when the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball easily passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, and after the normal symbol fluctuates for 30 seconds, 1/ Winning with a probability of 60, the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened once for 4 seconds (change flag OFF) or 3.5 seconds (change flag ON). The game ball that has passed through the normal pattern operation gate 22 enters the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 and enters the second start port 12, the second special pattern fluctuates, and the probability is 1/1.003. A small hit is made and the second big prize opening 20 opens for 1.6 seconds, but this fluctuation is a long time of 180 seconds on average (see the special figure fluctuation time without normal support in FIG. 6, the column of special figure 2). Therefore, it is very time inefficient.

In addition, the second starting port 12 holds only one prize ball, and even if the normal electric accessory (general electric door) 24 is frequently opened, the number of balls that flow into the out ball port 92 is the same as the number of balls that are carried. is decreasing. If one ball enters the second big prize-winning hole 20, 15 prize balls are awarded, but prize balls from the second big prize-winning hole 20, which is opened only once every 180 seconds, cannot be expected. On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the first special figure is an average of 10 seconds (see the special figure fluctuation time without normal support in FIG. Since it can be received 10 times, the player will hit left. Incidentally, the average number of 10 times may vary depending on the skill of the player, the state of occurrence of the reserved memory of the first special symbol, etc., but the number of right/wrong judgments is much more than once every 180 seconds.

Then, after execution of the big hit game based on the fixed display of the "special figure 1_6R probability variable pattern", "special figure 2_6R probability variable pattern", "special figure 2_3R probability variable pattern" or "special figure 2_2R probability variable pattern", the pachinko machine The game state of 50 becomes "high probability state and state with support (that is, state B)" (see FIG. 6). Then, a variation table in which the variation time of the second special figure is 1 second is selected, and if you hit right, the second big winning hole 20 is frequently opened, but in this case, the prize ball by the second big winning hole 20 is I can't wait. This is shown in FIG. 28(a) (hereinafter referred to as case 1).

In this case 1 (state B), if the time required for the normal electric accessory 24 to enter the second starting port 12 ((A) in the figure) is α, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is 1 second, the closing of the second big prize opening 20 is α+1+1.6=α+2.6 (seconds later) after the normal electric accessory (general electric door) 24 opens (in the figure Q). This is 8-(α+2.6)=5.4-α seconds before the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 closes, so after the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is closed (Fig. The game ball that has flowed down (far after the middle Q) cannot enter the second big winning hole 20. - 特許庁That is, even if the player hits to the right in state B, the second big winning hole 20 is frequently opened and closed, but since the second big winning hole 20 cannot be won, the number of balls held by the player does not increase and a small winning rush does not occur. . However, since the ordinary electric accessory (general electric) 24 wins frequently, a lottery with the second special symbol is performed, and combined with the high probability state, it is an advantageous state for the player, and the number of balls held does not increase. , making it easier to get the next hit without reducing too much.

On the other hand, after the execution of the jackpot game based on the fixed display of the special figure 1_10R probability variation pattern, the special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern or the special figure 2_8R probability variation pattern, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is "high probability state and support None state (that is, state A” (see FIG. 6). Then, a variation table is selected in which the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds, and the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened. Since the time is not extended (no support state), hitting to the right will frequently open the second big winning hole 20. Moreover, in state A, prize balls from the second big winning hole 20 are also expected. can.

Hereinafter, (1) the case where the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is state A and the change flag is not set (case 2 in FIG. 28B), and (2) the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is state A and the change flag is not set is set (case 3 in FIG. 28(c)). Case 2 is advantageous to the player, and case 3 is even more advantageous to the player than case 2.

In case 2, when hitting to the right, the normal electric door 24 is frequently opened (4 seconds x 1 time) as described above, and the game ball enters the normal electric accessory (normal electric) 24 and enters the second start port. 12 ((C) in the figure), the second special figure fluctuates for 3 seconds, and the second big winning hole 20 opens (1.6 seconds) due to a small hit that almost certainly occurs. If the time required from the opening of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 to the occurrence of the winning (C) to the second start port 12 is α seconds, the second special symbol started by the winning (A) is 3 seconds, and as a result of this variation, the second big prize winning port 20 is opened for 1.6 seconds due to the small hit that occurs. α+3+1.6=α+4.6 (seconds later) after the object (universal electrical) 24 is opened (S in the figure).

In Case 2, the ordinary electric accessory (usual electric) 24 is closed four seconds after the ordinary electric accessory (usual electric) 24 opens (P in the figure). Even after the accessory (universal electric) 24 is closed, the second prize winning opening 20 remains open for α+0.6 seconds (it remains open until (S) in the figure). Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball that has flowed down the upper surface of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 due to the closing of the normal electric accessory (normal electric) 24 will win the second prize winning opening 20, and if it wins, 15 Individual prize balls are awarded to the player.

Even if the second game ball wins the second start opening 12 ((D) in the figure) when the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is opened, there is a hold in the second special symbol. Therefore, the variation of the second special symbol corresponding to winning (D) does not start after the second big winning opening 20 is closed. This means that the second big prize opening is opened and closed in synchronism with the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 . In other words, when the player hits right in state A, the second big winning hole 20 opens and closes frequently, and the second big winning hole 20 can be won, so the number of balls held by the player gradually increases. This state is called a small hit rush.

In case 3, the small winning rush is more preferable to the player than the small winning rush in case 2.例文帳に追加Also in this case, a variation table is selected in which the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds. The opening time of the door) 24 is changed to "3.5 seconds", which is shorter than in Case 2 above. Therefore, in Case 3, the state is such that more prize balls can be expected from the second big winning hole 20.例文帳に追加

That is, even in Case 3, when hitting to the right, the normal electric accessory (normal electric) 24 is frequently opened (3.5 seconds x 1 time), and the game ball enters the normal electric accessory (normal electric) 24. Then, the second start opening 12 is won ((E) in the figure), the second special figure fluctuates for 3 seconds, and the second big winning opening 20 opens (1.6 seconds )do. However, in Case 3, the ordinary electric accessory (usual electric) 24 is closed after 3.5 (T in the figure) after the ordinary electric accessory (usual electric) 24 opens. Accessory (universal electric) 24 closes earlier than Case 2 by “0.5” seconds. Therefore, after the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 is closed, the second big winning opening 20 is open for α+1.1 seconds (up to U in the figure).

Therefore, the possibility that the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 due to the closing of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 will win the second big prize opening 20 is even higher than in Case 2. get higher In case 3, if the ball is hit to the right, the second big prize opening 20 is opened and closed frequently, and the second big prize opening 20 is won with a higher probability (higher probability than in case 2). This state is called a super small hit rush.

In this case 1 (state B), the opening time of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door) 24 is 4 seconds (even if there is no support and the same time as the change flag OFF state), It is not a hit rush. Even in this case (hereinafter referred to as a reference example), it is 4-(α+2.6)=1.4-α seconds before the general electric door 24 closes, so after the general electric door 24 is closed (the chain line in the figure V) can not enter the second big winning port 20. If α is about 2 (seconds), there is a possibility of winning the second big winning opening 20, but winning the second starting opening 12 does not take this long. That is, even if the player hits to the right in state B, the second big winning hole 20 is frequently opened and closed, but since the second big winning hole 20 cannot be won, the number of balls held by the player does not increase and a small winning rush does not occur. . And, since the general electricity often wins prizes, a lottery with the second special symbol is performed, and in combination with the high probability state, it is an advantageous state for the player. Easier to get hits.

Also, both state A and state B end when the special figure 1_6R normal symbol or the special figure 2_2R normal symbol hits. It is conceivable that the special figure 1_6R normal symbol in the right-handed state hits due to the reserved storage of the first special figure. Assuming that there is no hit by the first special figure in the right-handed state, if the special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern becomes a big hit, and if the special figure 2_8R probability variation pattern becomes a big hit, it becomes a small hit rush. If a big hit occurs in any of the 2_6R definite variable design, the special 2_3R definite variable design, and the special 2_2R definite variable design, it will not be a small hit rush. Therefore, state A also ends when any of the special figures 2_6R probability variation pattern, special figure 2_3R probability variation pattern, or special figure 2_2R probability variation pattern becomes a big hit, and state B when the special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern becomes a big hit. And it also ends when it becomes a big hit with a special figure 2_8R probability variation pattern (in this case, it is promoted and becomes a small hit rush). Even in the state with the normal support, the variation time of the second special symbol is 1 second, and even if a small win is achieved, the second big prize winning port 20 cannot be won, and naturally the small win rush does not occur. The difference from the state B is that it aims at a big hit with a low probability (normal probability) because the probability does not change.

FIG. 29 shows an example of an effect performed by the effect symbol display device 6 during right-handed hitting. In FIG. 29(a), "high probability state and no support state (that is, state A)" is determined to be a small hit by the judgment of special figure 2. It shows the case where the change flag is not set when it is selected and ends the small winning game. In other words, it shows a display example when the change flag is not set and the small winning rush is in progress (Case 2 above).

In this case, every time a small hit occurs, the second special pattern 95 (consisting of three digits, and in the case of a big hit, the three digits are the same number or character as the fixed stop display) is changed at the same time as the second special pattern. After that, the balls are aligned with a "small win" and stopped, and the player is notified that the prize balls may increase due to the small win. The character information 96 of "Tatsuyoshi small win RUSH!" displayed on the upper left of the screen informs the player that the small win rush is currently in progress. It should be noted that Tatsukichi is the character (Tatsukichi the bear) 97 displayed on the upper right of the screen. medium” is indicated.

FIG. 29(b) is a "high probability state and no support state (that is, state A)", it is determined as a small hit by the judgment of special figure 2, and "special figure 2_small hit pattern 2" is a small winning pattern. is selected, and the change flag is set when ending the small winning game.
In other words, in FIG. 29(b), the content of the character information 96 is changed from "Tatsuyoshi small win RUSH" to "SUPER Tatsukichi small win RUSH" by winning with a more advantageous small win (it becomes case 3 above). be done.

Also in this case, each time a small hit is made, the second special pattern 95 (consisting of three digits, and in the case of a big hit, the three digits are the same numbers or characters and is fixed and stopped) is changed at the same time as the change of the second special pattern. After that, the balls are aligned with a "small win" and stopped, and the player is notified that the possibility of increasing the number of prize balls due to the small win is even higher. Characters 96 of "SUPER Tatsukichi small win RUSH!" displayed on the upper left of the screen suggest that the small win rush state has shifted to a more advantageous state for the player.

At this time, the facial expression of the character (Tatsukichi the bear) 97 is also changed (the facial expression with increased happiness is also changed), so the change in the facial expression of the character (Tatsukichi the bear) 97 also makes the small winning rush state more advantageous. is shown.
In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 29(a) and (b), the configuration for displaying the same design (identification information) for the small winning design 1 and the small winning design 2 is illustrated, but the small winning design 1 and the small winning design A different pattern (identification information) from the pattern 2 may be displayed. For example, when the small winning pattern 1 is displayed with an even numbered pattern and the small winning pattern 2 is displayed with an odd numbered pattern, the player wishes to "stop with an odd number!" Become. In this way, if different patterns (identification information) are displayed for the small winning pattern 1 and the small winning pattern 2, the player will pay attention to which pattern the production pattern is stopped, and the game is played. Interest can be further enhanced.

However, if the small winning symbol 1 and the small winning symbol 2 constitute the same symbol (identification information) and it is difficult to determine whether or not the change flag is set, the player will say "SUPER Tatsukichi small winning RUSH!" Since it is difficult to predict whether or not to shift to the second big winning hole 20, the player who realized the increase in the number of winning balls based on the ball entering the second big winning hole 20 and the improvement in the frequency of entering the second big winning hole 20 will notice that the transition has actually occurred, and will continue the game with great surprise (excitement).

FIG. 29(c) shows a specific example showing the effect at the time when the opportunity to end the small hit rush is generated. For example, the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 displays a normal big-hit symbol (an even-number double-row symbol), "information suggesting the end of the small-hit rush" is displayed as the character information 96, and "a sad-looking character (a bear)" is displayed. Tatsukichi) 97” is displayed.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, like the conventional small-hit rush machine, whether or not the small-hit rush is started is not determined by the big-hit design. In other words, in addition to the definite variable state, when it becomes a state without support (when it becomes a definite variable state and no support state, that is, state A), the variation time of the second special symbol becomes 3 seconds, and it becomes a small hit rush.
On the other hand, in addition to the variable probability state, when the state with support (when it becomes state B), the variation time of the second special symbol becomes 1 second, and although the small winning game occurs frequently, the second big winning port 20 Since it is difficult to enter the ball, it does not become a small hit rush.
Therefore, as the game state, "normal state", "state where small winning games occur frequently but it is difficult to win to the second big winning port 20 (case 1)", "advantageous to the player" normal small winning rush It is possible to create various states such as a state (case 2)” and a “super small winning rush state (case 3)” which is more advantageous for the player.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, this state A is divided into two states having different advantages depending on the type of small hit that has occurred, so that there are various types of small win rushes. It is designed to be In other words, a state in which the opening time of the electric power 24 is not changed and a state in which the opening time of the general electric power 24 is changed appear according to the type of the generated small win, and a small win rush state with different "winning rate to the big winning hole 20" is arranged side by side. As a result, the player can pay attention to which small hit has occurred, thereby further enhancing the interest in the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, as a method of creating states A and B, a method of creating by the difference in the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is exemplified. I exemplified the method of creating by the difference of the opening time of However, as a method to create states A and B or to create a small hit rush with different "winning rate to the big winning mouth 20", the difference in the fluctuation time of the normal figure and the interval time until opening are closed. Interval time from, opening time of second big winning port 20, interval time until opening (opening time of big winning game), interval time after closing (ending time of big winning game), etc. may be adjusted. However, all of these may be used, or any combination thereof may be used.

In other words, if it is the opening time of the general electricity 24, the time from the time when the general pattern is won until the general electricity 24 is opened and closed is the time required for the small winning game time after the special symbol starts to fluctuate. By making it longer than the normal electric power 24, it is possible to configure the small winning game time to end and make it difficult to enter the ball when the electric power 24 is closed. The opening time of the second big prize winning port 20 ends before the opening time of 24 ends, or the opening of the second big prize winning port 20 continues even if the general electric power 24 closes. A possible configuration is possible.
In addition, by changing the fluctuation time of the special symbol together with these, it becomes possible to create more clearly advantageous and disadvantageous states.
Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration/state of the present embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown. The ``normal pattern operation gate 22'' corresponds to the ``normal pattern starting unit'' of the present invention, the processing of S205 and S285 corresponds to the ``win/fail determination means'' of the present invention, and the ``jackpot game process'' corresponds to the ``jackpot game process'' of the present invention. "game executing means", "small winning game processing" corresponds to "small winning game executing means" of the present invention, "left hitting area L" corresponds to "first game area section" of the present invention, The "left-handed area R" corresponds to the "second game area section" of the present invention, and corresponds to the "fluctuation time determination means".

Next, a modification of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as "modification 1") will be described.
30 and 31(a) (hereinafter referred to as Modification 1), the timing for releasing the "change flag" may be determined according to the type of the small winning symbol.
That is, as in Modification 1, when the small-hit design is determined to be the predetermined design and the "change flag" is set, no matter which small-hit design is determined to be the predetermined design, the special design is determined. If no big hit is generated in , the state in which the "change flag" is set may be maintained until the number of variations of the special symbols reaches a predetermined number.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30(a), in Modification 1, even if the small winning design of the second special figure is determined as "special figure 2_small winning design 1 (small winning design 1)" , does not trigger the setting of the change flag. On the other hand, when the second special figure's small winning pattern is determined as "special figure 2_small winning pattern 2 (small winning pattern 2)", the predetermined number of times is "5 times", "special figure 2_small winning pattern 3 (hereinafter referred to as If it is determined to be “small hit pattern 3.)”, the predetermined number is “10 times”, and if it is determined to be “special figure 2_small hit pattern 4 (hereinafter referred to as “small hit pattern 4)”, the predetermined number is “20 times”. ”. In other words, whether or not the change flag can be set and the setting period are determined depending on the type of small hit that occurs.

In the special symbol propriety determination process of the modified example 1, the process after the affirmative determination in the process of S470 of FIG. 16 is executed as follows, which is different from the first embodiment. In other words, in the special symbol propriety determination process of Modification 1, if the determination in S470 is affirmative, the process proceeds directly to S476 and subsequent processes.
That is, in Modification 1, the processes of S472 and S474 are omitted in FIG.

Moreover, in the small hit game process of the modification 1, it has the change part shown to Fig.31 (a). That is, in the small-hit game process of the modified example 1, when a negative determination is made in the processing of S755 (when ending the small-hit game based on the confirmation display of the small-hit symbol 1), the change flag has been set. (S756). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S756, after performing the process of canceling the change flag (S757), the process proceeds to S790. That is, when ending the small-hit game based on the small-hit symbol 1, the change flag is canceled by the processing of S757.
On the other hand, if the change flag is not set (S756; NO), the process proceeds directly to S790.

The change flag has already been set even when affirmative determination is made in the processing of S755 (when ending the small winning game based on the fact that the small winning symbol 2, the small winning symbol 3 or the small winning symbol 4 is confirmed and displayed). It is determined whether or not (S758). Then, if the change flag has already been set, the process proceeds directly to S790. On the other hand, if the change flag is not set (S758; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S790 through the process of setting the number of changes (S760) and the process of setting the change flag (S765).

As described above, in the first embodiment, when the change flag is set, every time the small winning game is started, the change flag is temporarily released, and the small winning symbol that triggers the setting of the change flag is confirmed and displayed. At the end of the small winning game based on the above, the "number of times of change" and the "change flag" are set again. On the other hand, in the first modification, once the small winning pattern that triggers the setting of the change flag is confirmed and displayed, a big hit occurs or the small winning pattern that triggers the cancellation of the setting of the change flag (small winning pattern) Unless 1) is confirmed and displayed, the change flag is maintained until the number of changes reaches the upper limit, and the number of changes is fixed.

For example, when the change flag is set with the confirmation display of the small winning symbol 2, the number of times of change is fixed to "10 times". This state continues until the number of changes reaches the upper limit number (10 times), a big win occurs, or the small win symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed. Then, in Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 30(b), when setting the change flag, character information 92 suggesting "number of times of change" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 6. FIG.

According to the modification example 1, when the change flag is canceled and one of the "small hit patterns that trigger the setting of the change flag (hereinafter referred to as a change small hit pattern) is confirmed and displayed, it corresponds to the small hit pattern. In other words, whether or not the change flag is set and whether the set period is long or short is determined by the type of the big win pattern to be displayed, so the player is interested in which small win pattern will be won. It can be held and the amusement of the game can be further enhanced.

Next, a second modified example (hereinafter referred to as "modified example 2") of the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 32(a), also in the modified example 2, when the small winning design is determined as the "small winning design 2", the "change flag" is set and the "small winning design 1" is determined. and the "change flag" is not set. However, the selection rate of "small hit pattern 1" and "small hit pattern 2" is "80%":"20%", and the selection rate of "small hit pattern 1" is high. Then, when the "small win pattern 2" is selected and the "change flag" is set, the setting of the "change flag" is maintained until the number of occurrences of the small win reaches the limit number (for example, 5 times).

The modification 2 differs from the embodiment 1 in that the "small winning symbol determination process" of S315 of FIG. 14 is executed based on the flowchart of FIG. Hereinafter, the "small winning symbol determination process" of the modified example 2 will be described.
When the "small winning symbol determination process" is started, a process of determining a small winning symbol by a random number lottery using a random number for determining a small winning symbol is performed (S320). Next, it is determined whether or not the change flag is set (S321), and if a negative determination is made (S321; NO), the design determined by the processing of S320 is determined as the small winning design (S328), and "small The winning pattern determination process” is ended. In this case, if the small-hit design is determined to be the small-hit design 1 in the process of S320, the small-hit design is determined to be the small-hit design 1 in the process of S328, and the small-hit design is the small-hit design 2 in the process of S320. , the small-hit design is determined to be the small-hit design 2 in the process of S328 as well. In addition, when the small winning design 2 is determined in the process of S328, a change flag is set in the process of S782 of FIG. 22(a). However, in the modification 2, the probability that the small winning design 2 is selected in the lottery process of S320 is lower than the probability that the small winning design 1 is selected in the lottery process of S320.

If it is determined in the process of S321 that the change flag is set (S321; YES), the process of incrementing the value of the limit counter by "1" is executed (S322), and then the process proceeds to S323.
In the processing of S323, it is determined whether or not the value of the limit counter has reached the upper limit value (the upper limit value "5" is exemplified in Modification 2) (S323), and if the value of the limit counter is less than the upper limit value ( S323; NO), the small winning design is determined as "small winning design 2", and the "small winning design determination process" is terminated. That is, if the change flag is set and the value of the limit counter is less than the upper limit value, the small winning design is uniformly determined as "small winning design 2" (regardless of the random number lottery in S320).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the limit counter has reached the upper limit in the processing of S323 (S323; YES), the processing of determining the small winning design as "small winning design 1" (S325) and the value of the limit counter Initialization (to "0") processing is performed (S326), and the "small hit symbol determination processing" is terminated.
As described above, according to Modification 2, once the change flag is set, the opening time of the normal electric accessory (normal electric door 24) is 3.5 seconds until the number of occurrences of the small hit reaches the limit number of times. , and a state in which the game ball easily enters the second winning hole 20 is maintained with the small winning game.

According to the configuration shown in this modified example 2, once the "change flag" is set (when the value is set to "1"), only the set limit number of times "advantageous small winning game (in case 3 above Based small hit game)” can be secured. Therefore, the fact that the small winning game based on the above case 3 is reliably maintained for a certain number of times (that the number of limited times is reliably executed) is important for players who play games on the pachinko machine 50 and those who are interested in the pachinko machine 50. This can be appealed as a clearer advantageous state to players who have a problem.

It should be noted that, in the modification 2, as shown in FIG. 32(b), a plurality of changed small-hit symbols that trigger the setting of the change flag are provided, and the upper limit of the limit counter depends on which changed small-hit design is confirmed and displayed. Values can be different. For example, when the small winning pattern 2 is confirmed and displayed, the upper limit value of the limit counter is set to "5", and when the small winning pattern 3 is confirmed and displayed, the upper limit value of the limit counter is set to "10". good too. In this case, when the modified small winning pattern is confirmed and displayed, the upper limit differs depending on the type, so that the player can be interested in the fixed display of the small winning pattern, and the game interest can be further enhanced. can.

Next, a third modified example (hereinafter referred to as "modified example 3") of the first embodiment will be described.
In this modified example 3, a change as shown in FIG. 31(b) is added to the special symbol propriety determination process of FIG. 16 and used.
In other words, in the special symbol propriety determination process, if a negative determination of the process of S440 or S446 is obtained, or if the process of S448 is executed, the process proceeds to S470. If a negative determination is made in the process of S470, the process proceeds directly to the process of S488, and if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S470, the process proceeds to S480 via the processes of S474 and S478.
In the processing of S480, it is determined whether or not the value of the change flag is "1". counter value) is 0 (S484). If the number of times of change is 0 (S484: YES), the value of the change flag is set to "0" in the process of S486, and the process proceeds to S488.

In the process of S488, the main controller 80 determines whether the current gaming state is in the high probability state, whether the support state is in effect, or whether the opening mode of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 is in an advantageous state. A state specifying command indicating a state such as whether or not it has been changed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 after the special design determination time (600 ms).
Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S470 or when the process of S488 is executed, the process shifts to the big hit game process.
The same effects as those of the first modification can also be obtained by the third modification.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of Example 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. FIG.
The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it determines whether or not to set a change flag, not by a predetermined small winning pattern, but by a big winning pattern at the time of a big win that gives a variable probability state. It differs from the pachinko machine 50.
FIG. 34 is used instead of FIG. 7, FIG. 8 is modified and applied, FIG. 19 is modified and applied as shown in FIG. 35(a), and FIG. and the use of FIG. 36 instead of FIG. 30. Other points are the same as the first embodiment.

First, FIG. 34 shows a big-hit symbol determination table, which is the same as the big-hit symbol determination table of FIG. 7 except for the following points. That is, when the jackpot design is determined to be the special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern, after executing the jackpot game, the state in which the probability variation and no support state (that is, state A) and the change flag is set is the next big hit. Continue until it occurs. In addition, when the special figure 2_8R probability variable pattern 2 is determined, after the big hit game is executed, the probability variable and no support state (that is, state A) continues until the next big hit occurs, but the change flag is not set. .
Other points are the same as the jackpot symbol determination table (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment.

Further, in the second embodiment, FIG. 8 is applied by omitting the column of whether or not the change flag is set and the column of the end of setting of the change flag (the number of times of variation of the special symbols). That is, in Example 2, no matter which small winning symbol is selected, it does not cause the change flag to be set.

Also in the jackpot game of Example 2, as shown in FIG. 35(a), the processing up to S640 is performed in the same manner as in Example 1. However, if the negative determination of S615 is passed or the process of S640 is performed, the process of S641 is performed.
In the process of S641, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to a state in which the fluctuation change flag is set.
In other words, it is determined whether or not the big win that caused the executed big win game was the big win that causes the "special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol" to be displayed. More specifically, after the jackpot setting process, based on the contents of the mode buffer (not shown) in which the setting contents are stored, the executed jackpot game "special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern" is confirmed and displayed. It is determined whether it is based on the fact that "other jackpot symbols" have been confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of a jackpot game executed based on the confirmation display of the "special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern", the affirmative determination is made in the process of S641, and the "other jackpot pattern" is confirmed and displayed. If it is a jackpot game executed based on this, a negative determination is made in S641.

If the determination in S641 is affirmative (S641: YES), the number of changes is set (S643), the change lag value is set to "1" (S644), and the process proceeds to S645. When the value of the probability variable flag is set to "1", in the present embodiment, the opening mode of the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 is "3.5" and is opened once, and the winning to the second big winning port 20 rate improves. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S641, the process proceeds to S645. Note that the processing after S645 is the same as in the first embodiment.

Next, the feature of the small hit game process of Example 2 is demonstrated using FIG.35(b).
Also in the small winning game processing of the second embodiment, the processing up to S750 is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the small hit game process of the second embodiment, when the process of S750 is executed, the process proceeds to the process of S790 through the negative determination of the process of S770 or the positive determination of the process of S770 and the process of S780. Then, when the process of S790 is executed, the small winning game process is ended (returned) as it is. That is, in the small-hit game process of Example 2, since the change flag is not set, the process of S795 of Example 1 (transmitting process of state designation command) is omitted.
As described above, in the second embodiment, regardless of the "small hit symbol", the change flag is not caused to be set, and the change flag is set according to the type of probability variable big hit symbol.

Next, in Example 2, an example of the effect performed by the effect symbol display device 6 during right hitting will be shown. FIG. 36(a) shows a case where "special figure 1_10R probability variation pattern" or "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol" is confirmed and displayed as a big hit symbol. In this case, when the change flag is not set, it is during a small hit rush (high probability state and no support state, that is, state A).
On the screen of the performance symbol display device 6, a "jackpot symbol" consisting of 3-digit numbers (Chinese numerals) is fixedly displayed as a performance symbol 95. - 特許庁Also, on the screen of the effect pattern display device 6, ``smiling character (Kuma no Tatsukichi) 97'' is displayed, and text information 96 to the effect that ``enter normal Tatsukichi small winning rush'' is displayed.
Here, "normal Tatsukichi small winning rush" indicates a case of "high probability state and no support state (that is, state A), and no change flag is set".

FIG. 36(b) shows a case where "special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol" is confirmed and displayed as a big hit symbol. In this case, the case is shown as "a high-probability state and no support state (that is, state A), and a change flag is set."
On the screen of the performance symbol display device 6, "a jackpot symbol consisting of 3-digit numbers (arithmetic numerals)" is confirmed and displayed as a performance symbol 95. - 特許庁In addition, on the screen of the production pattern display device 6, "a character (a character imitating a player) 97 who rejoices with strength" is displayed, and "super Tatsukichi wins a small hit rush". Character information 96 indicating is displayed.Here, "Super Tatsukichi small hit rush" is "a state with a high probability and no support (that is, state A), and a change flag is set". That is, it shows that you have acquired a more favorable rush.

In the second embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not a change flag is set when a big win occurs, so that when a big win occurs (at the time of confirming and displaying the big win pattern), the advantage of the small win rush scheduled to start can be notified.

According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, since the superiority or inferiority of the so-called small winning RUSH state is determined depending on which probability variable big winning pattern the big winning pattern is determined, the player is interested in whether or not the big winning occurs and which pattern is determined. be able to.

Moreover, since the change flag is set until the next big hit occurs after the big hit game is executed based on the confirmation display of the ``special figure 2_10R probability variable pattern'', the prize is won by the small hit rush. It becomes easier to acquire the ball, and the amusement of the game can be further improved.

Next, a first modified example (hereinafter referred to as modified example 4) of the second embodiment will be described. In this modification 4, the end of setting of the "change flag" is defined by the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, and the end of setting is set according to the type of probability variation symbol selected. For example, when the jackpot design is determined to be "special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern", the predetermined number is "70 times", and when "special figure 2_9R probability variation pattern" is determined, the predetermined number is "50 times", "special figure 2_6R probability variation When the symbol is determined, the predetermined number of times may be set to "30 times". It should be noted that the predetermined number of times is the number of variations of the special symbols executed without causing a big hit.
According to Modification 4, the same effects as those of Modification 1 can be obtained.

Next, a second modified example (hereinafter referred to as "modified example 5") of the second embodiment will be described.
In modification 5, when the "change flag" is set, the setting of the "change flag" may be maintained until the number of times the jackpot is executed reaches the limit number (for example, 5 times).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. .

In other words, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the setting end period of the "change flag" is exemplified by the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, etc. However, the time during which the game is played is measured, and based on the measured value Then, the "change flag" may be cleared. For example, the "change flag" may be uniformly canceled when five hours have passed since the start of the game, or when one hour before the end of the pachinko hall.

In this case, the player plays the game while paying attention to the remaining time, and the game can be played with a sense of tension. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from being absorbed in the game more than necessary.

Also, within one hour after the start of the pachinko hall, the probability of setting the "change flag" may be increased (for example, morning service).

In the above embodiment, the so-called digipachi type pachinko machine 50 was exemplified. It can also be applied to machines.
Also, the game machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed game machine" or a "non-enclosed game machine". In other words, although each of the present embodiments is configured to pay out game balls, it is also possible to adopt an enclosed type configuration in which prize balls generated in response to winning or the like are stored without being paid out.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 50 shown in the embodiment or modification may have a setting switch. This setting switch constitutes a concrete example of probability setting means and is connected to the main controller 80 . In this pachinko machine 50, by operating a setting switch, it is possible to set the probability of judging a big hit (jackpot probability) in the winning/losing judgment of special symbols in n stages (n is an integer of 2 or more). That is, the ROM or the like of the main controller 80 stores n types of right/wrong determination tables corresponding to the set values 1 to n. More specifically, n types of normal tables and n types of variable probability tables are provided. Then, using a win-or-fail determination table corresponding to the setting value specified by the setting switch, the win-or-fail judgment regarding the special symbol is performed, thereby generating a big win with a big-hit probability corresponding to the set value. Various values of n can be selected, and the larger the value of n is, the higher or lower the probability of a big hit may be.
Normally, the setting switches are operated by the staff of the pachinko hall before the start of the pachinko hall.

According to the set value, the opening mode (opening time) of the general electricity is gradually changed, the execution probability of the small winning rush is changed, and the player experiences (feeling the slight difference in the ball output rate of the small winning rush). , the setting at that time may be estimated.

1; game board, 3; game area, 6; effect pattern display device, 7; first special figure display device, 8; second special figure display device, 11; first start opening, 11a; first start opening SW, 12; 2nd starting port, 12a; 2nd starting port SW, 14; 1st big prize winning port, 15; 1st special figure reservation number display device, 16; Gate, 24; electric door, 27; gang gate, 50; pachinko, 80; main controller, 83;

Claims (1)

When a game ball passes through or enters a normal symbol lottery trigger, a first start port to which the game ball can always enter, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is predetermined. and a second electric accessory that can be changed from a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball to an open state in which it is easy or possible to enter a game ball when the ordinary electric accessory is opened. A starting port and one or more big winning ports are provided in the game area,
The game area has a high possibility of flowing down when the shooting power of the game ball fired by the shooting means is less than a predetermined power, and a second game area part with a high possibility of flowing down when the power is greater than or equal to the predetermined power. 2 with a game area,
success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
Due to the game ball entering the first start port, after performing a variable display of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, due to the ball entering the first start port a first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination to be executed;
Due to the game ball entering the second start port, after performing a variable display of the second special symbol constituting another aspect of the special symbol, due to the ball entering the second start port a second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination to be executed;
A variation table that stores a predetermined number of data specifying the variable display time of the special symbols and is provided according to the game state and the mode of the special symbols;
Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time of the special symbol by referring to a variable table corresponding to the game state and the mode of the special symbol when the success/failure determination is performed;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on a judgment of a jackpot in a win/fail judgment executed due to the ball entering the first start hole or the second start hole;
a small-hit game executing means for executing a small-hit game based on the fact that the result of the winning/failure determination executed at least due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port is determined to be a small-hit game;
high-probability state setting means for setting the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to a high-probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the win/fail determination is higher than the probability in the normal game state;
A gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol,
As a variation table referred to when determining the variation display time of the second special symbol, a variation table with a long average variation time specified by the stored data is referenced when the game state is the normal game state. and referring to a variation table with a short average variation time specified by the stored data when the gaming state is a high-probability state,
The first starting port is provided in the first game area,
The normal symbol starting unit, the normal electric accessory, and the big winning opening that opens and closes when executing the small winning game are sequentially from the upstream side along the flowing direction of the game ball in the second game area portion. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, it becomes difficult to enter a ball into a large winning opening that opens and closes when executing the small winning game, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the small winning game is played. It is configured so that it is easy to enter the ball into the large winning opening that opens and closes when executing,
A small win type determination means is provided for determining the type of the small win when it is determined to be a small win in the judgment of success or failure, and when the lottery result of the lottery of normal symbols is a win according to the type of the determined small win. The opening mode of the normal electric accessory is switched to a different mode for a predetermined period after the end of the small winning game ,
Provided with notification means for notifying that it is the predetermined period,
The small wins determined by the small win type determining means include a first small win in which the normal electric role is opened in a different mode for a predetermined period after the end of the small win game, and a normal electric role after the end of the small win game. This game machine is characterized by providing a second small win in which the opening mode of the object is not changed.

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