JP7133846B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine (pachinko machine) in which games are played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine is known in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board. In such a game machine, when a game ball passes through a normal pattern region such as a normal pattern operating gate, the normal pattern is variably displayed, and when the normal pattern is displayed as a normal pattern per pattern, the starting port is in a state where it is easy to enter a ball. Executes a game per normal figure. When a game ball enters the starting hole, the special pattern is variably displayed, and when the special pattern is displayed as a big winning pattern, a big winning game is executed in which the big winning hole can be entered.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, games (special figure-based games) that aim for the game ball to enter the starting hole are mainly performed, and the game ball passing through the normal figure area is a special figure-based game. It was common for it to occur secondarily in the process of being carried out. However, gaming machines that mainly carry out such special-figure-based games are well known to players. Therefore, in recent years, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a game aimed at passing a game ball through a normal-map area (a game based on the normal-map) is mainly performed (Patent Document 1). That is, in this gaming machine, at normal times, by performing "ordinary figure-based game", it is expected that the general figure per game will be performed, and when the general figure per game is performed, it will be in a state where it is easy to enter. It is possible to expect that a big hit game will be performed by playing a game (special figure-based game) aiming for the game ball to enter the start hole.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-000371

However, the above-described conventional technique has a problem that it is difficult to say that it can sufficiently enhance the interest in the game, although it is possible to make the game mainly based on the general/universal figure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and provides a game machine that mainly performs a game centered around a universal pattern and that can realize novel game characteristics. With the goal.

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area , a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination ,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state ,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state ;
The suggestive effect is performed based on the game ball entering the starting hole during the normal per game.
It is characterized by

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area, a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state;
setting timing determination means for determining the setting timing of the second state;
setting the second state when the set timing determined by the set timing determining means is reached;
The suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the set timing determined by the set timing determining means.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area, a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state;
A specified number of times determination means for determining a specified number of times, which is the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the second state is set,
After the specified number of times is determined by the specified number of times determination means, the second state is entered when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for the specified number of times and the big winning symbols are not displayed even once. is to set
The suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the number of variable display times of the special symbols until the second state is set.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area, a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state;
A specified number of times determination means for determining a specified number of times, which is the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the second state is set,
As the suggestive effects, a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect can be executed,
when a first specified number of times is determined as the specified number of times by the specified number of times determining means, executing the first suggesting effect with a higher probability than the second suggesting effect;
When a second specified number of times different from the first specified number of times is determined by the specified number of times determination means as the specified number of times, the second suggested effect is executed with a higher probability than the first suggested effect. do.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a novel game property in a game machine that mainly performs a game based on a universal pattern.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board of the present embodiment. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine of the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the jackpot game completion of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of the main game of the embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the normal figure fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of normal figure fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU of the sub-control board of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU of the sub-control board of the embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the "time when the starting port 25 is in the open state in the game per normal pattern" and the "fluctuation time of the special symbol" of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table referred to in "variation mode A" and "variation mode B" of the present embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting aspect of "variation mode A" of a present Example, and "variation mode B." It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting aspect of "variation mode A" of a present Example, and "variation mode B." It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting aspect of "variation mode A" of a present Example, and "variation mode B." It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting aspect of "variation mode A" of a present Example, and "variation mode B." It is explanatory drawing which shows "the state which concerns on the variation mode at the time of completion|finish of a normal jackpot" of a present Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a "suggestive effect (a suggestive effect of the first mode)" is being performed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing display probabilities of a "background image" in a "suggestive effect (a suggestive effect of the first aspect)"; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a “state related to normal period fluctuation mode” of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a “suggestive effect (a suggestive effect of a second aspect)” is being performed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing display probabilities of an "effect image" in a "suggestive effect (a suggestive effect of the second aspect)"; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing display probabilities of an "effect image" in a "suggestive effect (a suggestive effect of the third aspect)"; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting mode of “variation mode A” and “variation mode B” of modification 1;

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of the type called "seven machine" or "digi-pachi" will be described. In the embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine is referred to as "right" and the left side as "left".

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Main features of the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
E-1. Status related to special symbol fluctuation time:
E-2. Contents of fluctuation mode A and fluctuation mode B:
E-3. Trigger for setting fluctuation mode A and fluctuation mode B:
E-3-1. When jackpot symbols 71 to 80 are stopped and displayed:
E-3-2. When jackpot symbols 81 to 90 are stopped and displayed:
E-3-3. When jackpot symbols 91 to 95 are stopped and displayed:
E-3-4. When jackpot symbols 96 to 100 are stopped and displayed:
E-4. Processing for setting variation mode A and variation mode B:
E-5. Suggestion production that suggests the setting mode of the fluctuation mode:
E-5-1. First aspect:
E-5-2. Second aspect:
E-5-3. Third aspect:
E-5-4. Other aspects:
F. Variant:
F-1. Variant 1:
F-2. Modification 2:

A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front face of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3 . A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame 2 . The body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1 .

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right portion of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although the details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays game-related information by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp is provided on the left portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Upper speakers 6a are provided above and to the left and right of the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the lower front surface of the body frame 2. As shown in FIG. These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. In the upper plate portion 7, game balls lent out via a card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and a game ball paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are used. A ball is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4 . A rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the far side of the firing handle 9 . Game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 . When the player rotates the shooting handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the shooting device unit 261, the shooting motor built in the shooting device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is shot with the force corresponding to the rotation angle. be.

In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and on the left side of the lower plate portion 8, the player presses and rotates (rotates). jog shuttle 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units operated by the player, and when they are operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3 . As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20 . A game ball shot from the shooting device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released to the game area 21, and flows down the game area 21 from above. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

Approximately in the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40, which is an opening with decorations on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40, a effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 , and the player can view the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40 .

Below the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided, and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, there is a gate sensor that detects the passage of the game ball. 27s (see FIG. 3) are provided.

Further, in the lower right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a starting port 25 which is a ball entry port through which the possibility of a game ball entering changes. That is, the starting port 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening/closing door 26 stands substantially upright and a game ball cannot enter the closed state. It can be changed to an open state in which a game ball can be entered by rotating the machine 1 to the front side. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the starting port 25 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A path inside the starting hole 25 is provided with a starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the starting hole 25 can be detected.

When the starting port 25 is in the closed state as described above (when the normal game per game described later is not performed), the game ball cannot enter the starting port 25, so in this case, the game ball A game aiming at passing through the normal symbol operation gate 27 (normal symbol-based game) is performed.

In addition, below the starting hole 25 in the game area 21, a large prize winning hole 28 (variable ball entry hole) having a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 stands substantially upright and is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the opening/closing door 29 is in the pachinko machine. 1 and can be changed to an open state (enterable state) in which a game ball can be entered by rotating to the front side. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state. A game ball that enters the big winning hole 28 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball entering the large winning opening 28. FIG.

In addition, in the vicinity of each game device described above, there are provided a general ball entrance into which game balls can enter, a windmill-shaped wheel 31 that affects the downflow path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). ing. In addition, at the bottom of the game area 21 and below the normal symbol operation gate 27, two out ports 33 are provided. A game ball that has not yet entered is discharged from the out port 33 to the back side of the game board 20.例文帳に追加

In the normal symbol operation gate 27 described above, even if the game ball flows down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), even if the game ball flows down the right area, Passable. In addition, game balls that flow down the area on the right side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the starting port 25 and the big prize winning port 28 .

Below, the shooting of the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left hitting", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) It is also expressed as "right hitting" to shoot a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters either the start hole 25 or the general ball entry hole, three game balls are paid out to the player, and enter the big winning hole 28. When a game ball enters, 10 game balls are paid out to the player. In addition, the general ball entrance may be provided directly below the normal symbol operation gate 27, and all or part of the game balls passing through the normal symbol operation gate 27 may enter the general ball entrance. By doing this, it is possible to motivate the player to play a game aiming at passing through the normal symbol operation gate 27 (a game centered on normal symbols).

In addition, a segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 to display information related to the game by a combination of LEDs. The segment display portion 50 is visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. Details of the contents displayed on the segment display section 50 will be described later in the "B. Contents of game" column.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As illustrated, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the performance of the game, and an image display and audio output under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and sound control board 230 responsible for such control, a lamp control board 226 responsible for controlling the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 responsible for controlling the rental and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logic operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, an input/output circuit, etc. Various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by buses. It is

The main control board 200 includes a starting opening sensor 25s for detecting a game ball entering the starting opening 25, a large winning opening sensor 28s for detecting a gaming ball entering the large winning opening 28, and a normal symbol operation gate. A gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball is connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal input from the starting opening sensor 25s, the big winning opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., it issues a command corresponding to the sensor that has received the detection signal. It is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

The main control board 200 also includes a starting solenoid 26m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided at the starting port 25 (for opening and closing the starting port 25), A large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing a door 29 provided in the opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), a segment display section 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the starting solenoid 26m, the big win solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50, thereby controlling these operations.

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, to the image/audio control board 230, a command for designating an output image or an output sound is transmitted. A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (the effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is performed. conduct.

The image/audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234 , an image ROM 236 and an audio ROM 237 in addition to a CPU 231 , a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 . Also, the effect display device 41, the amplifier board 224 for amplifying the sound, and the like are connected to the image/sound control board 230 .

Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236 to generate an image and outputs it to the display screen of the effect display device 41 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 237, and outputs the voice based on the voice data via the amplifier board 224. The sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a and 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240 . The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend the game balls. Also, when a payout command instructing the payout of game balls is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to put out the game balls.

A launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240. The launch control board 260 includes a launch motor 262 for launching game balls and detects that the player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the shooting control board 260 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the shooting control board 260 drives the shooting motor 262 to shoot the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. to fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and are shown in FIG. It is launched to the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of hitting the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9 to make the game ball flow down to a desired area. For example, the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) (left hitting), or the right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) It is possible to shoot a game ball so that it flows down the other area (right hit).

<Variable display of normal symbols>
When the starting port 25 is in a closed state (when a game per normal pattern described later is not performed), the game ball cannot enter the starting port 25, so in this case, the normal symbol operation of the game ball A game aimed at passing through the gate 27 (a game based on a normal pattern) is performed. In the game centered on the general pattern here, left-handed hitting is performed. Then, when the left-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (normal symbol per determination random number to be described later) is obtained, and the determination is performed. Based on random numbers, perform "normal pattern hit determination" to determine whether it is a normal pattern or off. Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed and then stopped.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display portion 50 is provided with a normal pattern display portion 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the normal pattern display portion 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal pattern is variably displayed by switching which LED among the two LEDs is lit in the normal pattern display unit 56, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two types of normal symbols: a "general figure hit symbol" in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, and a "missing symbol" in which the right LED is lit. can be displayed. If the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed with a normal pattern hit pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a loss, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed with a pattern. . In this way, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed as a normal pattern or a lost pattern, in order to confirm the stopped and displayed pattern, a display that maintains the stopped display state of the pattern until a predetermined time elapses (hereinafter referred to as "fixed display") ) is performed. In the following, the game from the start of the normal symbol variation display to the end of the variation display due to the lapse of a predetermined variation time until the normal symbol is displayed as a normal symbol per symbol or an outlier symbol, that is, The game until the result of one time variation display of the normal pattern is obtained is also expressed as "normal pattern variation game".

<General game per game>
When the normal pattern is stop-displayed in the normal pattern winning pattern, the normal pattern winning game is performed in which the starting port 25 is opened and then closed. When the per normal game is performed, the game ball can enter the starting port 25 in the open state. In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the starting port 25, right-handed hitting is performed during normal per game. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 indicating that a right-handed player is to be hit. During the game per normal pattern, two LEDs arranged in the right-handed display section 59 are turned on to indicate right-handed.

<Holding normal symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, normal symbol hit determination and normal symbol variation display are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal pattern hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such a normal pattern reservation is stored with an upper limit of 4 pieces. The number of stored normal map reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) is displayed in the general pattern reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern reservation display unit 57, and in this normal pattern reservation display unit 57, one of the two LEDs can be lit. Indicate that the number of normal figure reservations is 1, and by lighting 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of normal figure reservations is 2, and by blinking 1 LED, the number of normal figure reservations is It shows that there are 3, and it shows that the number of normal figure reservations is 4 by blinking 2 LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal pattern suspension is stored, it is not during the variable display of the normal patterns, during the fixed display of the normal patterns, or during the game per normal pattern Assuming that the condition is established), perform the variable display of the normal pattern hit determination and the normal pattern related to the normal pattern reservation stored first.

<Variable display of special symbols>
When normal symbols are stop-displayed as normal winning symbols and a normal winning game is performed, the starting port 25 is in an open state, so that a game ball can enter the starting port 25.例文帳に追加In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the start hole 25, right-handed hitting is performed during normal per game. As a result, when the game ball enters the start hole 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the start hole sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number to be described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number A big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss based on. Then, based on the result of this big hit determination, the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a special symbol display section 51 for displaying special symbols, and eight LEDs are arranged in this display section. The special symbol is variably displayed by switching the lit LED among the eight LEDs in the special symbol display unit 51, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of special symbols, ie, jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and winning symbols 101, can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of lit LEDs. When the result of the jackpot determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 25 is a jackpot, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at any one of the jackpot symbols 1 to 100, and when the result of the jackpot determination is a failure. , the special symbol is removed and the symbol 101 is stopped and displayed. When the special pattern is stop-displayed as a jackpot pattern or a losing pattern in this way, the stop-displayed state of the pattern is maintained until a prescribed time elapses (fixed display) in order to fix the stopped-displayed pattern. In the following, after the special symbol starts the variable display, the variable display ends with the lapse of a predetermined variable time, and the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. The game until the result of one fluctuation display is obtained is also expressed as "special figure fluctuation game".

<Jackpot game>
When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the jackpot patterns, a jackpot game is started in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, right-handed hitting is performed during the big win game. During the jackpot game, similarly to during the normal game, the two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the player is hitting to the right.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two round games are played during one big win game regardless of which jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed. One round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 count) or when 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases, 100 balls (10 count x payout 10 game balls are paid out.

<No reservation of special designs>
When the game ball enters the starting port 25, a determination random number (such as a big hit determination random number to be described later) is acquired only when the special symbols are not being displayed during variable display or fixed display and when the big win game is not being played. Immediately after obtaining the judgment random number, a big hit judgment and a variable display are performed based on the judgment random number. That is, for the special symbol, the determination random number (reserved) is not stored unlike the above-described normal symbol. In other words, during the variable display or final display of the special symbols, or during the big hit game, even if the game ball enters the starting port 25, the variable display of the special symbols based on the entering ball is not performed (starting port 25 entry into the ball becomes invalid).

<Non-electric support state, electric support state>
The game state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a "non-electric support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting port 25 is low" or an "electric support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting port 25 is high". is set to That is, the electric sapo state is set higher than the non-electrical sapo state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit (probability per normal pattern). Specifically, the probability per normal pattern is set to 1/50 in the non-electrical support state, and is set to 1/1 (100%) in the electric support state. Therefore, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the normal game is performed at a higher frequency (because the starting port 25 is opened at a higher frequency), so that the game ball enters the starting port 25. Increased ball frequency.

The segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the electric support state described above is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display unit 58, and when the power support state is being set, the power support state is set by lighting these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside.

<Low probability state, high probability state>
In addition, the game state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is "a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit (jackpot probability) is low" or "a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit (jackpot probability) is low". High probability state" is set. Specifically, the jackpot probability is set to 1/5 in the low-probability state, and is set to 1/1 (100%) in the high-probability state.

The above-mentioned game states (non-electrical support state, electric support state, low probability state, high probability state) are set after the end of the jackpot game, but correspond to the types of special symbols stopped and displayed when the jackpot game is started. A game state is set. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbols 1 to 90 are stopped and displayed (with a probability of 90% when the jackpot game is performed), the "power supply state and high probability state" is set. When it is set and the jackpot symbols 91 to 100 are stop-displayed (at a probability of 10% when the jackpot game is played), the "electrical support state and low probability state" is set.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state is not necessarily set in the manner described above, and the game state is set in another manner when a predetermined restriction condition is met. That is, "when seven jackpot games are performed without setting a low probability state", assuming that the limiting condition is satisfied (the so-called limiter is activated), the game is played in a different mode from the above-described mode. State is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the jackpot symbols 1 to 70 are stopped and displayed when the seventh jackpot game is started (70% of the number when the seventh jackpot game is performed) probability), "Electric sapo state and low probability state" is set, and when the jackpot patterns 71 to 100 are stopped and displayed when the seventh jackpot game is started (when the seventh jackpot game is performed with a probability of 30%), a “non-electrical support state and low probability state” is set.

<Contents of Display on Effect Display Device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 .

For example, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, where the normal pattern fluctuation game is mainly performed, when such a normal pattern fluctuation game is performed, the production according to the normal pattern fluctuation display (normal pattern fluctuation game) (hereinafter also referred to as “normal figure fluctuation production”) is performed. That is, in synchronism with the start timing of the variation display of the normal symbols (normal variation game), the effect display device 41 starts the variation display of the three normal decoration symbols FE1, FE2, FE3. After that, the variable display of the normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2 and FE3 is performed in various manners until the normal symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2 and FE3 is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the normal symbols (stop display of the normal symbols). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display "circular patterns" with nine numbers from "1" to "9" as normal decorative patterns.

FIG. 6(a) conceptually shows that the three normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2, and FE3 are all fluctuatingly displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, for example, the left normal decorative pattern FE1 is stop-displayed first, then the right normal decorative pattern FE3 is stop-displayed, and finally the middle normal decorative pattern FE2 is stop-displayed. be. A combination of the three normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2 and FE3 stop-displayed on the effect display device 41 is configured to correspond to the normal symbols stop-displayed on the normal-symbol display unit 56 described above. For example, when the normal pattern is stop-displayed with the normal pattern per pattern (when the normal per pattern game is performed), the three normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2, FE3 of the effect display device 41 are the same pattern combination. (hereinafter also referred to as "double eyes") is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed as a missing pattern, the three normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2, FE3 are stopped and displayed with a pattern combination that is not aligned with the same pattern (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). Incidentally, the normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2, FE3 which are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed (determinedly displayed) until the fixed display time of the normal symbols elapses.

In this way, the normal pattern (normal pattern fluctuation game) displayed on the normal pattern display unit 56 and the three normal decoration patterns FE1, FE2, FE3 (normal pattern fluctuation effect) displayed on the effect display device 41 are The display contents correspond to each other, and when the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed (the normal pattern fluctuation game is finished), the three normal decoration patterns FE1, FE2, and FE3 are also stopped and displayed (normal pattern fluctuation The performance is also finished). Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a more visible position than the normal figure display section 56 (segment display section 50), the display screen is large, and the display contents are easy to understand. A player normally plays a game while watching the screen of the effect display device 41 (normal pattern variation effect).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the left normal decorative pattern FE1 that is first stop-displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right normal decorative pattern FE3 that is subsequently stop-displayed are the same pattern. If there is, the middle normal decorative pattern FE2 that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped at the same pattern, and the player says, ``Maybe the normal winning game will start,'' and the variable display of the normal decorative pattern. (Normal figure fluctuation production) will be watched closely. In this way, two normal decorative patterns (normal decorative patterns excluding one normal decorative pattern among a plurality of normal decorative patterns) are stopped at the same pattern (a mode that can be double eyes), and the last normal decorative pattern (one The production that is performed in a state where the normal decorative pattern) is variably displayed is called "reach production", and it is possible to enhance the game interest by generating this reach production.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a normal pattern pending display area 41d for indicating the normal pattern pending number is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of reserved normal patterns in the reserved display area 41d for normal patterns, the number of reserved normal patterns (upper limit is 4) number). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of general-purpose drawing reservations is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reserved symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the number of reservations indicated by the normal figure reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50 match.

<Main progress of the game>
1. "Non-electric support state and low probability state"
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses mainly in the following manner. A game in the pachinko machine 1 is usually started in a state in which the "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set. Then, if the "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set and the normal game is not performed, the game aiming at passing the normal symbol operation gate 27 of the game ball by hitting the left ( A general game) is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern operation gate 27 (ev.1), the normal pattern hold is stored, and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on it (ev.2), and the normal pattern Fluctuation display (normal figure fluctuation game) is performed. The probability of being determined to be per normal pattern per determination (probability per normal pattern) is "non-electrical support state and low probability state", that is, if it is a non-electrical support state, it is 1/50, In most cases, normal symbols are stopped and displayed as off symbols (ev.3). On the other hand, when it is determined to be a normal pattern per determination, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern (ev.4), and the normal pattern per game in which the starting port 25 is in an open state is performed. (ev.5).

Since a game ball hit to the right can be entered into the starting port 25, hitting to the right is performed during the game per normal pattern. Then, when the right-handed game ball enters the starting hole 25 (ev.6), a determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number, which will be described later) is obtained. Then, a big hit determination is performed based on the determination random number (ev.7), and a special symbol variation display (special symbol variation game) is performed. The probability of being determined to be a big hit in this big hit determination (big hit probability) is 1/5 in the "non-electric support state and low probability state", that is, in the low probability state. When it is determined that the game is lost in the big hit determination, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol (ev.8). On the other hand, when it is determined as a big win in the big win determination, the special symbols are stop-displayed as the big win symbols (ev.9), and the big win game is played (ev.10).

Thus, when the big hit game is performed in the state in which the "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set, the above-described restriction conditions are not established. That is, the restriction condition is that "the jackpot game is played 7 times without the low probability state being set", but the jackpot game is played in the state that the "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set. If it is, it means that the low probability state was set at least before the start of the big hit game this time, so the restriction condition is not established. If the limiting condition is not satisfied in this way, as described above with reference to FIG. "Electric sapo state and low probability state" is set with probability (ev.12).

2. "Electric sapo state and high probability state" or "Electric sapo state and low probability state"
Then, when "electric sapo state and high probability state" or "electric sapo state and low probability state" is set, the game aiming at passing the normal symbol operation gate 27 of the game ball by hitting to the right (normal pattern It is performed in the main game). That is, since the normal symbol operation gate 27 can also pass a right-handed game ball, a game centered on normal symbols is performed by hitting right-handed.

Then, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern operation gate 27 (ev.1), the normal pattern hold is stored, and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on it (ev.2), and the normal pattern fluctuation display (normal Figure fluctuation game) is performed. The probability of being determined to be per normal pattern in this per normal pattern determination (probability per normal pattern) is 1/1 if it is in the electric sapo state. That is, even if either "electrical sapo state and high probability state" or "electrical sapo state and low probability state" is set, the normal pattern is always stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern (ev.4), and the starting port 25 is in an open state, a game per normal pattern is performed (ev.5).

Since a game ball hit to the right can be entered into the starting port 25, hitting to the right is performed during the game per normal pattern. Then, when the right-handed game ball enters the starting hole 25 (ev.6), a determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number, which will be described later) is acquired. Then, a big hit determination is performed based on the determination random number (ev.7), and a special symbol variation display (special symbol variation game) is performed. The probability of being judged as a big hit in this big hit judgment (jackpot probability) is 1/1 if it is in a high probability state, so if it is "electrical sapo state and high probability state", the special pattern is always a big hit pattern. It is stopped and displayed (ev.9), and a jackpot game is played (ev.10).

On the other hand, if it is in a low probability state, the probability that it will be determined as a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination (jackpot probability) is 1/5. There is a case where the symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.8). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, once the electric sapo state is set, as long as the big hit game is not performed, the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (100 consecutive times in the big hit determination). This electric support state continues to be set until it is determined that it is out. On the other hand, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (big hit probability) is 1/5 even in a low probability state. Therefore, before 100 times of judging the big hit, it is almost certainly judged as a big hit, so even in the "electrical sapo state and low probability state", the electric sapo state is substantially set. A big hit game will be played while the player is in the game (ev.10).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "electrical support state and high probability state" and the "electrical support state and low probability state", that is, the electric support state common to these are substantially While the electric support state is set (without the non-electric support state being set), it is an advantageous state for the player who is guaranteed that the next jackpot game will be played.

Then, when the jackpot game is played, it is judged whether or not the restriction condition (that the jackpot game is played 7 times without setting the low probability state) is established, and the jackpot is won according to the judgment result. A game state after the end of the game is set. Specifically, if the limiting conditions are not met, there is a 90% chance that the power supply will be set to "electrical support state and high probability state" (ev.11), and a 10% probability that it will be set to "electrical support state and low probability state". (ev.12). That is, as long as the limiting condition is not satisfied, the "electrical support state and high probability state" or the "electrical support state and low probability state" advantageous to the player are repeatedly set. Therefore, the player can expect that the restriction condition will not be satisfied.

On the other hand, when the limiting condition is satisfied, as described above with reference to FIG. It is set to "non-electric support state and low probability state" with a % probability (ev.14). Here, in the "non-electric support state and low probability state", since the probability of winning the regular pattern is 1/50, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting port 25 and the big hit game is difficult for the player. It is in a disadvantageous state (more disadvantageous than the electric sapo state). Therefore, when the restriction condition is satisfied, the player is expected to set the "electrical support state and low probability state" rather than the "non-electrical support state and low probability state" which is disadvantageous to the player. be able to.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game (ordinary pattern-based game, normal pattern fluctuation game) aiming for the game ball to pass through the normal pattern operation gate 27, and the normal pattern per pattern is stopped and displayed. A game that makes the player expect that a normal game will be played is mainly played. Then, when the normal figure per game is performed, it is a game (a special figure-based game, a special figure fluctuation game) aiming at the game ball entering the starting hole 25, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. A game that makes a player expect a big win game is mainly played. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment realizes a game property in which the player is first expected to perform a regular game, and then to expect a big win game. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on timer interrupts generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). The game progress control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the performance in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters either the start hole 25 or the general ball entry hole, three game balls are paid out, and the game balls enter the big winning hole 28. , 10 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the process of the input process (S200), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the sensors (starting opening sensor 25s, big winning opening sensor 28s, etc.) that detect these entering balls. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the determination of a normal pattern hit and the determination of a big hit are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. In detail, the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number", and the big hit determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number".

In addition, the fluctuation display of the normal pattern is performed based on the normal pattern fluctuation pattern described later, but this normal pattern fluctuation pattern is selected based on the "normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection random number". Further, the special symbol variation display is performed based on a special figure variation pattern which will be described later, and this special figure variation pattern is selected based on the "special figure variation pattern selection random number".

Also, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the special pattern is stopped and displayed in one of the 100 types of jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns 1 to 100). selected based on "random numbers".

In the random number update process (S300), the random numbers described above are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting port, etc.>
Next, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a start port sensor detection process (S400). In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the starting port, a process of storing the normal pattern suspension is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of normal pattern reservations does not reach 4 pieces, the normal pattern per determination random number is acquired and the general pattern per determination random number is stored as normal pattern reservation. The general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, when the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern operation gate 27, or when the normal pattern reservation number has already reached 4 pieces, a new normal pattern reservation is not stored.

Here, the fluctuation display of the normal pattern (normal pattern fluctuation game) is performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection random number acquired as the normal pattern suspension. In addition, the production performed in accordance with the fluctuation display of the normal pattern (normal pattern fluctuation production) is also performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection random number acquired as the normal pattern reservation. Therefore, when the normal pattern hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the normal pattern hold has not started yet (even if the normal pattern fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the fluctuation based on the normal pattern hold It is possible to determine the mode of display and production (normal pattern fluctuation game and normal pattern fluctuation production based on normal pattern reservation). For example, even before the variable display based on the normal pattern hold is performed, whether the per normal pattern is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the normal pattern hold is performed (the normal per game is It is possible to determine whether or not a ready-to-win effect is performed) and whether or not a ready-to-win effect is performed. Such a determination is referred to as a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a normal pattern suspension is stored, a preliminary determination is made with respect to the normal pattern suspension, and the preliminary determination result is It is stored in association with the hold.

In this way, after storing the general pattern suspension and storing the preliminary determination result about the general pattern suspension, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the normal pattern suspension. When the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern operation gate 27, or when the normal pattern reservation number has already reached 4, the new normal pattern reservation is not memorized, and the preliminary determination is not performed.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal action process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per normal pattern is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal pattern, during variable display of normal patterns, or during fixed display of normal patterns. As a result, if it is neither during the normal pattern per game, during the variable display of the normal patterns, nor during the fixed display of the normal patterns, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern suspension is stored in the above-mentioned normal pattern suspension storage area. . As a result, when the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the general pattern reservation that is stored first among the general pattern reservations that are stored is read. Then, the read normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern per determination is performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number. In this normal map hit determination, if it is in a non-electric sapo state, it is determined to be "normal map hit" with a probability of 1/50, and if it is in an electric sapo state, it is determined to be "normal map hit" with a probability of 1/1. I judge.

After performing the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit. As a result, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern (stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is lit as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is lost, the lost pattern is stored as a pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time.

In this way, as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time, when the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is lit or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed. (Normal figure fluctuation game) Select the variation pattern (Normal figure variation pattern). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from the start of the fluctuation display of the normal pattern to the stop display, and each normal pattern fluctuation pattern has information to distinguish it from other normal pattern fluctuation patterns ( Ordinary figure fluctuation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the normal pattern fluctuation pattern, refer to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection table. The general pattern fluctuation pattern selection table is a table in which a general pattern fluctuation pattern selection random number is assigned to a plurality of general pattern fluctuation patterns (normal pattern fluctuation pattern ID, fluctuation time), as shown in FIG. In the process of selecting the normal pattern fluctuation pattern, in such a normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern corresponding to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection random number read as the normal pattern hold this time is used as the normal pattern fluctuation pattern this time decide. Therefore, the probability that each normal pattern fluctuation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers assigned to each normal pattern fluctuation pattern among the obtainable normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection random numbers.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern selected in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 as a normal figure fluctuation pattern specification command. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the general pattern fluctuation pattern designation command, it recognizes the fluctuation pattern of the current general pattern fluctuation game based on the general pattern fluctuation pattern designation command, and the production pattern based on the general pattern fluctuation pattern. Executes the normal figure fluctuation effect.

In the process of selecting the normal pattern fluctuation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. Refer to the normal pattern variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations such as the number of normal pattern reservations being held. In addition, in FIG. 10, there is no normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection table corresponding to the deviation of "electrical sapo state and low probability state" and "electrical sapo state and high probability state" (not stored), but this is This is because in the electric sapo state, it is always determined to be per normal pattern (with a probability of 1/1).

By referring to the normal pattern variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress status, it becomes possible to select the normal pattern variation pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions, and thus, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 various game progress It becomes possible to execute the normal figure variation production with the production pattern corresponding to the situation. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is "normal pattern hit", the normal pattern variation effect that stops and displays the normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2, and FE3 after the ready-to-win effect. is executed, and when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is out, the normal pattern variation performance of stopping and displaying the normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2, FE3 with loose stitches is executed. In addition, when a predetermined variation pattern is selected when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is out, the normal pattern variation performance of stopping and displaying the normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2, and FE3 with loose stitches after performing the ready-to-win performance. to run. In addition, each normal figure fluctuation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 .

In this way, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display (normal symbol variation game) are selected and the normal symbol variation pattern of the current normal symbol variation display is selected, the normal symbol variation display is started. . Then, the general pattern variation pattern designation command indicating the general pattern variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The general pattern variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the general pattern reservation that is the target of the normal pattern per determination is erased from the normal pattern reservation storage area.

When the variable display of the normal symbols is started in this way, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols during the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has passed, the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the determination of the per normal pattern is per per normal pattern, the LED on the left of the per normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the per pattern of the normal pattern is stopped and displayed), and the result of the per normal pattern determination is out. If it is, the LED on the right of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the missing pattern is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set. Then, a normal pattern fluctuation stop command indicating that the normal pattern has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The normal figure fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the fixed display of the normal symbols is started in this way, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a normal pattern winning pattern (lighting of the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56). As a result, when the stopped and displayed normal pattern is the normal pattern winning pattern, the starting port solenoid 25m is controlled to open the starting port 25 and then to close the normal pattern winning game. The game per normal pattern of the present embodiment is started by opening the starting port 25, and is terminated by closing it after 6 seconds have passed. In addition, when starting the game per normal pattern, the game start command per normal pattern indicating the start of the game per normal pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and when the game per normal pattern is ended, the game per normal pattern is executed. A game end command per normal figure indicating the end is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . These commands are sent to the sub-control board 220 in the output process (S100) after the commands are stored.

In addition, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be regarded as a "normal pattern area", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the normal symbol can also be regarded as a "normal symbol display means", and the normal symbol per game is executed. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can also be regarded as "per-normal game executing means".

<Special action processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special action process (S600), a process of displaying a special symbol in a variable manner and executing a big hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols, or during the fixed display of the special symbols. As a result, if it is neither during the big hit game, during the variable display of the special symbols, nor during the fixed display of the special symbols, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the starting port 25.例文帳に追加As a result, when the game ball enters the starting hole 25, the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired as the special figure entry ball information. Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the acquired special figure entry ball information. In this big hit determination, a "big hit" is determined with a probability of 1/5 in a low probability state, and a "big hit" with a probability of 1/1 in a high probability state.

As a result, when the result of the judgment of the big hit is a big hit, based on the symbol selection random number included in the special figure entry information read this time, the variable display (special figure variation game) of the special symbol of this time is stopped and displayed. Select the type of jackpot pattern. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as special symbols. Therefore, by referring to a symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100, the jackpot symbols corresponding to the symbol selection random numbers read out as the special symbol entry information are displayed as symbols to be stopped. select. Incidentally, the symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the winning symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stop-displayed. The jackpot symbols and winning symbols selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203 .

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this manner, the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (special figure variation game) is selected. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from when the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) starts the fluctuation display to the stop display, and each special figure variation pattern has other Information for identifying the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern ID) is attached. A special figure variation pattern selection table is referred to in the process of selecting a special figure variation pattern. The special figure variation pattern selection table is a table similar to the normal figure variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. A table in which selection random numbers are allocated. In the process of selecting a special figure variation pattern, in such a special figure variation pattern selection table, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern selection random number read as the special figure entrance information is selected as the special figure variation pattern this time. Determined as Therefore, the probability that each special figure variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers assigned to each special figure variation pattern among the obtainable special figure variation pattern selection random numbers.

The special figure variation pattern selected in this manner is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern specification command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the special figure variation pattern designation command, it recognizes the special figure variation pattern of the current special figure variation game based on the special figure variation pattern designation command, and based on the special figure variation pattern. A performance (hereinafter also referred to as "special figure variation performance") matching the special figure variation game is executed in the performance pattern.

As the special figure variation production, it is sufficient to carry out a production that suggests the result of the big hit determination, for example, a production that variably displays a decorative pattern different from the normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2, and FE3, or a ally character that is an enemy character. A production that displays the state of fighting is performed. In addition, each special figure variation pattern selection table is pre-stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 .

Thus, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols of this time are selected and the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols of this time is selected, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, the special figure variation pattern specification command indicating the special figure variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The special figure variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started in this way, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols being varied and displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stop symbol storage area (fixed display is started). When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the special symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the special symbols is set. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The special figure fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

After starting the fixed display of the special symbols in this way, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big winning pattern. As a result, when the stop-displayed special pattern is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot game is performed by controlling the jackpot solenoid 29m to open the jackpot 28 and then close it. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, two round games are performed during one jackpot game. Terminate when elapsed. Also, when starting a big win game, a big win game start command indicating the start of the big win game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and when ending the big win game, a big win game end command indicating the end of the big win game is stored in the RAM 203. Store in output buffer. These commands are sent to the sub-control board 220 in the output process (S100) after the commands are stored.

After finishing the jackpot game, the game state is set in the manner described above with reference to FIG. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the special symbols can also be regarded as "special symbol display means", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game can be regarded as "jackpot game execution means". .

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a pending number process (S700). In this reservation number processing (S700), the number of normal diagram reservations stored in the normal diagram reservation storage area is read, and a reservation number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of RAM203. The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying reserved symbols corresponding to the number of normal pattern reservations on the effect display device 41 .

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as control related to effects. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 milliseconds). The effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

When the effect control processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs command analysis processing (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, the command is stored in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223 .

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image/sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. do. Also, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. Execution of various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the pre-determination effect, which is the effect based on the pre-determination result, is performed. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the pending pattern displayed in the normal pattern pending display area 41d of the effect display device 41 is set to the mode corresponding to the preliminary determination result. do. The pre-determination effect need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pending number transmission command, it displays the same number of pending symbols as the normal pattern pending number indicated by this command. It is displayed in the area 41d.

In addition, when the game start command per normal pattern is received, the game performance per normal pattern indicating that the game per normal pattern is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the normal game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the normal game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the normal game is being played is started. And, when the general pattern per game end command is received, the general pattern per game effect is terminated.

In addition, when receiving a big-hit game start command, a big-hit game effect indicating that the big-hit game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is being played is started. In addition, an effect suggesting a game state (electrical support state, non-electrical support state) to be set after the end of the started jackpot game is executed. Then, when the big win game end command is received, the big win game presentation is ended.

Also, when the game state designation command is received, an effect corresponding to the set game state is started. For example, an effect is executed in which the normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2, FE3 are in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state.

In addition, when the general pattern fluctuation pattern specification command is received, the general pattern fluctuation production (see FIG. 6) is started, and when the general pattern fluctuation stop command is received, the general pattern fluctuation production is ended. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is received, the special figure fluctuation production is started, and when the special figure fluctuation stop command is received, the special figure fluctuation production is ended.

E. Main features of the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 7, the player is first expected to perform the regular game, and then the player is expected to perform the jackpot game. Since it is possible to realize the expected game property, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. However, since the normal pattern per probability is 1/50 in the "non-electric support state and low probability state", the chances of performing the normal pattern per game are limited. As a result, since the game ball can enter the starting port 25 only during the normal per game, the opportunity for judging the big hit is also limited. And, if it is determined to be out of the jackpot determination that is performed only on this limited occasion, it is necessary to aim for a regular game that is performed only on a limited occasion again without performing the jackpot game. Therefore, there is a possibility that the interest in the game may decrease.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of variation modes (variation mode A and variation mode B, which will be described later) as the "state related to the variation time of the special symbol". The execution frequency of the big hit determination (execution frequency of the variable display of the special symbols) is made different according to the variation mode used.

E-1. Status related to special symbol fluctuation time:
Below, the state (variation mode A, variation mode B) related to the variation time of the special symbol will be described. will be explained.

The possibility that the special pattern is stop-displayed as a big win pattern (the possibility of being judged as a big win in the big win judgment) naturally increases as the number of variable display times of the special pattern (the number of times of the big win judgment) increases. For this reason, during normal game per game in which game balls can enter the starting port 25, the number of times the special symbols are displayed fluctuating due to the number of game balls entering the starting port 25 (for judging the big hit) number of times) will increase.

However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since there is no suspension of the special symbols, even if the game ball enters the starting port 25 during the variable display and fixed display of the special symbols, it is based on the entered ball. The variable display of the special symbol is not performed (entering the starting port 25 is invalidated). Therefore, the longer the variable display of the special symbols lasts, that is, the longer the variable time of the special symbols (the ball entering the starting port 25 is likely to be invalidated), the less the number of variable display of the special symbols. Conversely, the sooner the variable display of the special symbols ends, that is, the shorter the variable time of the special symbols (the less likely it is that the ball enters the starting port 25 will be invalidated), the more likely the number of variable display of the special symbols will increase. .

This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13 . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "time during which the starting port 25 is open in the regular game" is 6 seconds, whereas the "variation time of the special symbols" is generally 6 seconds. It is set longer than seconds. Thus, when the "variation time of the special symbol" is longer than the "time during which the starting port 25 is open in the normal per game", as shown in FIG. 13(a), the per normal per game is started. Regarding the ball entering the starting port 25 that occurred first after that, although the special symbol variation display (jackpot determination) is performed, the variation display continues during the normal pattern per game (during the opening state of the starting port 25) Therefore, for the subsequent entry into the starting port 25, the variable display of the special symbol (jackpot determination) is not performed. As a result, only one special symbol variation display (jackpot determination) is performed per normal per game.

On the other hand, when the "variation time of the special symbol" is shorter than the "time in which the starting port 25 is open in the game per normal pattern", as shown in FIG. 13(b), the game per normal pattern Even if the variable display of the special pattern (jackpot determination) is performed for the first entry into the starting port 25 after the start, the variable display during the normal pattern per game (during the opening state of the starting port 25). is likely to end. And, when the game ball enters the starting port 25 after the variation display is completed during the normal pattern game (during the opening state of the starting port 25), the next special symbol variation display (jackpot determination) It will be done. As a result, the variable display (jackpot determination) of the special symbol is performed a plurality of times (three times in the figure) per normal per game.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbols, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13(b), it is possible to set "fluctuation mode B (second state)" in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols tends to be short. In this way, in the "variation mode A (first state)", the variation time of the special symbol tends to be long (entering the starting port 25 is likely to be invalid), so the number of times of variation display of the special symbol (jackpot determination number of times) is likely to decrease, and the possibility that the special symbol will be stop-displayed as a jackpot symbol will be reduced. On the other hand, in the "variation mode B (second state)", the variation time of the special symbol is likely to be shortened (entering the starting port 25 is unlikely to be invalidated). The number of times of judging a big hit tends to increase, and the possibility that the special symbol will be stop-displayed as the big winning symbol increases. As a result, it is possible to realize ``a novel game property that the possibility that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win symbol is changed by setting the state (variation mode A, variation mode B) relating to the variation time of the special symbol''. , it is possible to enhance the game interest.

E-2. Contents of fluctuation mode A and fluctuation mode B:
Below, "variation mode A" and "variation mode B" will be described in more detail. When "variation mode A" is set, when it is determined that the game is out in the big hit determination, the special figure variation pattern is selected by referring to the "special figure variation pattern selection table A". As shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the "special figure variation pattern selection table A", a special figure variation pattern with a longer variation time than "the time when the starting port 25 is open in the normal per game" is set. It is Therefore, when the "fluctuation mode A" is set, when it is determined that the big hit is out, as described above with reference to FIG. The time during which the starting port 25 is in an open state in the game is longer than the "time", and only one special symbol variation display (jackpot determination) is performed per normal per game.

In addition, it is not necessary to make all the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the "special figure fluctuation pattern selection table A" longer than "the time when the start port 25 is open in the normal game", The average of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the "special figure fluctuation pattern selection table A" may be made longer than "the time during which the starting port 25 is in the open state in the normal per game". In this way, the "variation time of the special symbol" is likely to be longer than the "time when the start port 25 is open in the normal per game", and the special symbol variation display ( There is a high possibility that only the jackpot judgment) will be performed.

On the other hand, when "variation mode B" is set, when it is determined that the game is out in the big hit determination, the special figure variation pattern is selected by referring to the "special figure variation pattern selection table B". As shown in FIG. 14(b), in the "special figure variation pattern selection table B", a special figure variation pattern with a shorter variation time than "the time when the starting port 25 is open in the normal per game" is set. It is Therefore, when the "fluctuation mode B" is set, when it is determined that the big hit is out, as described above with reference to FIG. The time during which the starting port 25 is in an open state in the game is shorter than ", and the variable display of the special symbol (jackpot determination) is performed a plurality of times per normal per game. In this case, as a matter of course, the execution of the big hit determination than when only one variation display (big hit determination) of the special symbol is performed per normal per game (when the variation mode A is set) The frequency increases, and as a result, the possibility that the special symbol will be stop-displayed as the jackpot symbol increases.

In addition, it is not necessary to shorten all the fluctuation times of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the "special figure fluctuation pattern selection table B" than "the time when the start port 25 is open in the normal game", The average of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the "special figure fluctuation pattern selection table B" may be set to be shorter than "the time when the starting port 25 is in the open state in the normal per game". In this way, the "variation time of the special symbol" is likely to be shorter than the "time when the start port 25 is open in the normal per game", and the special symbol variation display ( jackpot judgment) is likely to be performed.

In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, the jackpot game is started regardless of the length of the variation time, so the same variation time ( For example, a variation pattern of 20 seconds) may be selected.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by setting the state (variation mode A, variation mode B) related to the variation time of the special symbol, one special symbol per game per normal symbol Innovative gameplay that changes whether the variable display of the pattern is performed (variation mode A) or whether the variable display of the special pattern is performed multiple times per game per normal pattern (variation mode B). It is possible to enhance the game interest.

E-3. Trigger for setting fluctuation mode A and fluctuation mode B:
Next, a trigger for setting "variation mode A" and "variation mode B" will be described. As described above with reference to FIG. 5(b), in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the limiting condition is established (when seven jackpot games are performed without setting the low probability state), , The game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "electrical support state and low probability state" which is advantageous to the player with a probability of 70%, and is set to "non-electrical support state and low probability state" which is disadvantageous to the player with a probability of 30%. state”.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set among these game states, "variation mode A" and "variation mode B" are set. set. Specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set when the jackpot symbols 71 to 100 are stopped and displayed. However, depending on which one of these jackpot patterns 71 to 100 is stop-displayed, the "variation mode A" and the "variation mode B" are set differently. This setting mode will be described in more detail below.

E-3-1. When jackpot symbols 71 to 80 are stopped and displayed:
When the "non-electrical support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set by stop-displaying the jackpot symbols 71 to 80, first, as shown in FIG. "Variation mode A" is set until the variation display of the special symbol is performed for the fifth time after the end. In the state where the "fluctuation mode A" is set, since only one special symbol variation display is performed per normal per game, in this case, after all, as shown in FIG. 15(b). Secondly, the ``fluctuation mode A'' is set until the fifth normal pattern winning game is performed after the end of the jackpot game, and in these normal pattern winning games, only one special symbol variation display is performed. Become.

Then, the variable display of the special symbols after the sixth time after the end of the jackpot game (when the jackpot symbols are not stopped and displayed even once in the variable display of the special symbols up to the fifth time), that is, the normal symbols after the sixth time. In the per-figure game, as shown in FIG. 15(a), "variation mode B" is set. That is, in the game per normal pattern after the sixth time, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per game per normal pattern.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set by stopping and displaying the jackpot symbols 71 to 80, the jackpot game From the end to the fifth normal per game, since only one special symbol variation display (big hit determination) is performed per normal per per game, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit. In the normal game per game after the 6th time, the special symbol is displayed as a special symbol in a big hit symbol because the variable display of the special symbol is performed a plurality of times per normal per game (jackpot determination). more likely to

Here, in the gaming machine as in the present embodiment, if the special symbols are variably displayed but the jackpot symbols are not stopped and displayed, the interest in the game may be lowered. In this respect, with the configuration as described above, if the special symbols are changed and displayed five times but the jackpot symbols are not stopped and displayed even once, the state related to the special symbol variation time will be changed. "Variation mode A in which only one special symbol is displayed per normal per game (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)" to "One per normal per game" The variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per (there is a high possibility that the special symbols will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)”. As a result, it becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game as described above.

E-3-2. When jackpot symbols 81 to 90 are stopped and displayed:
When the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set by the stop display of the jackpot symbols 81 to 90, first, as shown in FIG. "Variation mode A" is set until the variable display of the special symbol is performed for the third time after the end. In the state where the "fluctuation mode A" is set, since only one special symbol variation display is performed per normal per game, in this case, after all, as shown in FIG. 16(b). Secondly, the ``fluctuation mode A'' is set until the third normal pattern winning game is performed after the end of the jackpot game, and in these normal pattern winning games, the variable display of the special symbol is performed only once. Become.

Then, the variable display of the special symbols after the fourth time after the end of the big win game (when the big win symbols are not stopped and displayed even once in the variable display of the special symbols up to the third time), that is, the normal symbols after the fourth time. In the per-figure game, as shown in FIG. 16(a), "fluctuation mode B" is set. That is, in the game per normal pattern after the fourth time, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per game per normal pattern.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set by stopping and displaying the jackpot symbols 81 to 90, the jackpot game From the end to the third normal per game, since only one special symbol variation display (big hit determination) is performed per normal per per game, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit. The probability is low, and in the 4th and subsequent normal game, the special symbol is displayed as a big hit because the special symbols are displayed (jackpot determination) multiple times per normal game. more likely to

Here, in the gaming machine as in the present embodiment, if the special symbols are variably displayed but the jackpot symbols are not stopped and displayed, the interest in the game may be lowered. In this respect, with the configuration as described above, if the special symbols are changed and displayed three times but the big winning symbols are not stopped and displayed even once, the state related to the special symbol variation time will be changed. "Variation mode A in which only one special symbol is displayed per normal per game (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)" to "One per normal per game" The variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per (there is a high possibility that the special symbols will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)”. As a result, it becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game as described above.

E-3-3. When jackpot symbols 91 to 95 are stopped and displayed:
When the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set by the stopped display of the jackpot symbols 91 to 95, as shown in FIG. Without being set, the "variation mode B" is set at least until the next big win game is played. That is, at least until the next big hit game is performed, as shown in FIG. 17(b), the special symbols are the big hit symbols because the variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per normal game. It will be in a state where there is a high possibility that the stop display will occur.

E-3-4. When jackpot symbols 96 to 100 are stopped and displayed:
When the "non-electric support state and low probability state" disadvantageous to the player is set by the stopped display of the jackpot symbols 96 to 100, as shown in FIG. 18(a), the "variation mode B" Without being set, the "variation mode A" is set at least until the next big win game is played. That is, at least until the next big hit game is performed, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the special symbol is a big hit symbol because only one special symbol variation display is performed per normal per game. It will be in a state with a low possibility of being stopped and displayed.

When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, or when a reset operation (initialization operation) is performed, the "fluctuation mode A" is set at least until the next big win game is performed. good too.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot patterns 96 to 100 (here, the first jackpot pattern) are stopped and displayed, "one special pattern per normal game per game" is displayed. (The possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)” is set, and the jackpot symbols 91 to 95 (here, the second jackpot symbol) are stopped and displayed. In this case, "variation mode B in which the special symbols are variably displayed a plurality of times per normal per game (there is a high possibility that the special symbols are stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols)" is set. Therefore, which of the jackpot patterns 96 to 100 (here, the first jackpot patterns) and the jackpot patterns 91 to 95 (here, the second jackpot patterns) is stop-displayed for the player. It is possible to draw the attention of the player and increase the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbols 96 to 100 (here, the first jackpot symbols) are stopped and displayed, "variable display of special symbols once per normal game per game" is performed. Variation mode A', which is only performed (low possibility of special symbols being stopped and displayed as big win symbols), is continuously set at least until the next big win game is played. On the other hand, when the jackpot patterns 71 to 80 and the jackpot patterns 81 to 90 (here, the second jackpot patterns) are stopped and displayed, first, "One special pattern per normal game per game. (low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)” is set, and then a predetermined number of times (3 times or 5 times) of the special symbol variation display ( If the jackpot pattern is not stopped and displayed even once in spite of the normal game) being performed, "variation display of special patterns is performed a plurality of times per normal game. A variation mode B” is set, in which there is a high possibility that the symbol will be stopped and displayed. Therefore, any one of the jackpot patterns 96 to 100 (here, the first jackpot pattern), the jackpot patterns 71 to 80, and the jackpot patterns 81 to 90 (here, the second jackpot pattern) is given to the player. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the symbols are stopped and displayed, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot patterns 71 to 80 (here, the first jackpot pattern) are stop-displayed, first, "one special pattern per normal game" is displayed. (The possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is low)” is set, and then the variable display of the special symbol is performed 5 times (the first number of times). In spite of this, if the jackpot pattern is not stopped and displayed even once, "variation display of special patterns is performed a plurality of times per normal game. high) fluctuation mode B” is set. On the other hand, when the jackpot patterns 81 to 90 (here, the second jackpot patterns) are stopped and displayed, first, "Only one special pattern fluctuation display is performed per one normal game. No (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol) "variation mode A" was set, and after that, the special symbol was variablely displayed three times (here, the second number of times). If the jackpot pattern is not stopped and displayed even once, ``variation display of special patterns is performed multiple times per normal game per game (high possibility that special patterns are stopped and displayed as jackpot patterns). Mode B” is set. Therefore, which of the jackpot patterns 71 to 80 (here, the first jackpot patterns) and the jackpot patterns 81 to 90 (here, the second jackpot patterns) is stop-displayed for the player. It is possible to draw the attention of the player and increase the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal game per game is not performed, the "universal pattern-based game" is performed. In accordance with the variable display of the normal patterns, a normal pattern variation performance is performed to variably display the normal decorative patterns FE1, FE2 and FE3. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the ``game centering on the general pattern'' is performed when the normal pattern winning game is not performed, and the game interest can be enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if a "special figure-based game (a game aimed at entering a game ball into the starting hole 25)" is performed when a normal game is not performed, the above-mentioned It becomes difficult to realize novel game characteristics. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the ``game based on the normal pattern'' is performed when the normal pattern winning game is not being performed, as described above. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the above-described novel game characteristics.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball cannot be entered into the starting port 25 when the regular game is not performed. In other words, the frequency of game balls passing through the normal symbol operation gate 27 is higher than the frequency of game balls entering the starting port 25 . For this reason, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, it is possible to force the player to play the "game mainly based on the normal pattern". It becomes possible.

E-4. Processing for setting fluctuation mode A and fluctuation mode B:
Next, processing for setting "variation mode A" and "variation mode B" will be described. In order to set "variation mode A" and "variation mode B", first, in the special operation process (S600) of FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been set with the end. Specifically, as a result of the restriction condition (that the jackpot game is played 7 times without setting the low probability state) being established and the jackpot symbols 71 to 100 being stopped and displayed, a "non It is determined whether or not "electric support state and low probability state" has been set.

As a result, when the ``non-electric support state and low probability state'' disadvantageous to the player is set, which of the jackpot patterns 71 to 100 is stopped and displayed is detected, and the jackpot that is stopped and displayed is detected. The setting mode of the variation mode A and the variation mode B corresponding to the symbol (the setting mode of the state related to the variation time of the special symbol, hereinafter also referred to as "mode setting mode") is stored. That is, the setting manners (mode setting manners) described above with reference to FIGS. The variation mode A and the variation mode B are set by storing such "mode setting mode".

Then, when the "mode setting mode" is stored, the "mode setting mode" is referred to at the timing of starting the variable display of the special symbols, and whether the variation mode A is set or the variation mode B is set. It is determined whether the variable display of the special symbol to be started this time is performed in which variable mode. Then, when the variation mode A is set, with reference to the "special figure variation pattern selection table A" described above with reference to FIG. 14 (a), select the special figure variation pattern, the special figure variation pattern Start variable display of special symbols based on. On the other hand, if the variation mode B is set, refer to the "special figure variation pattern selection table B" described above with reference to FIG. 14 (b) to select the special figure variation pattern, The variable display of the special design is started based on the figure variation pattern.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols in the variable mode A and the variable mode B is realized mainly by performing the above processing.

E-5. Suggestion production that suggests the setting mode of the fluctuation mode:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a "suggestion effect" that suggests the above-described variation mode setting mode. In the following, the execution mode (first mode, second mode, third mode, and other modes) of this "suggestive effect" will be described.

E-5-1. First aspect:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 71 to 100 are stop-displayed after the restriction condition (that the jackpot game is played seven times without setting the low-probability state) is satisfied. Then, a jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as "normal jackpot") in which "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set is performed. Then, at the end of such a "normal jackpot", not only is the "non-electric support state and low probability state" set, but the states related to the variation mode are the following <state 1> to <state 4> be in some state.

That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the state related to the variation mode at the end of the "normal jackpot" (hereinafter also referred to as "state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot") is
<State 1> A state in which "variation mode B" is not set at least until the next jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as "state in which variation mode B is not set until the next hit"),
<State 2> A state in which "variation mode B" is set when the fifth special symbol variation display is performed after the "normal jackpot" ends (hereinafter "variation mode B is set after the fifth special symbol variation (Also referred to as "state of being
<State 3> The state in which "variation mode B" is set when the third special symbol variation display is performed after the "normal jackpot" ends (hereinafter "variation mode B is set after the third special symbol variation (Also referred to as "state of being
<State 4> A state in which “variation mode B” is set immediately after the “normal jackpot” ends (hereinafter also referred to as “state in which variation mode B is set immediately after”)
It will be in one of the states (state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot).

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a "suggestion effect" suggesting which of the states 1 to 4 the "state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is. I'm doing it. That is, in this "suggestion effect", "the state related to the fluctuation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is "the state where the fluctuation mode B is not set until the next hit (state 1)", "the fluctuation mode B after the fifth special figure fluctuation is set (state 2)", "state (state 3) in which fluctuation mode B is set after the third special figure fluctuation", "state in which fluctuation mode B is set immediately after (state 4)" It suggests which state it is. Such a "suggestion effect" is performed when the "normal jackpot" ends (when the non-electric support state and low probability state are set).

FIG. 20 shows how the "suggestive effect (first mode suggestive effect)" is being performed. As shown in FIG. 20, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the "normal jackpot" ends, the display screen of the effect display device 41 shows a "background image" and a message indicating that the "normal jackpot" will end. "End image" to be displayed. The 'end image' is displayed superimposed on the 'background image', and the 'end image' may be an image indicating that the 'normal jackpot' is over (the text image of the end of the jackpot game in the figure), An image (character image of 200P in the drawing) indicating the number of game balls paid out during the "normal jackpot" is displayed.

The “suggestion effect” is performed using the display mode of the “background image”. That is, in the color (type) of the "background image", "the state related to the fluctuation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is "the state where the fluctuation mode B is not set until the next hit (state 1)", "the fifth special figure fluctuation The state where the variation mode B is set later (state 2) ”, ``The state where the variation mode B is set after the third special figure variation (state 3) '', ``The state where the variation mode B is set immediately after (state 4)” indicates which state it is in.

Such a "suggestive effect" is realized, for example, by adopting the following configuration. That is, as the "background image", it is possible to display a blue "background image", a green "background image", a "red" "background image", and a gold "background image". . Then, as shown in FIG. 21, when the "state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is "a state in which the variation mode B is not set until the next hit (state 1)", the highest probability (70% probability) to display a blue "background image", and to display a "background image" of another color with a probability lower than that probability (probability of 10%). Also, if it is "state (state 2) in which fluctuation mode B is set after the fifth special figure fluctuation", the green "background image" is displayed with the highest probability (probability of 70%), A "background image" of another color is displayed with a probability lower than that probability (probability of 10%). Also, if it is "state (state 3) in which fluctuation mode B is set after the third special figure fluctuation", the red "background image" is displayed with the highest probability (probability of 70%), A "background image" of another color is displayed with a probability lower than that probability (probability of 10%). In addition, in the case of "the state where variation mode B is set immediately after (state 4)", the gold "background image" is displayed with the highest probability (probability of 70%), and the probability is lower than that A "background image" of another color is displayed with probability (probability of 10%).

In this way, when a blue "background image" is displayed, it is "a state (state 1) in which the variation mode B is not set until the next time" rather than when a "background image" of another color is displayed. more likely. Also, when the green "background image" is displayed, "the state in which the variation mode B is set after the fifth special figure variation (state 2 )”. When the red "background image" is displayed, than when the "background image" of other colors is displayed, "the state where the variation mode B is set after the third special figure variation (state 3)" more likely to be When a gold "background image" is displayed, there is a higher possibility that it is "a state in which fluctuation mode B is set immediately after (state 4)" than when a "background image" of another color is displayed. get higher

Since the player expects that the variation mode B will be set sooner, if the "background image" is displayed with the above probability, the gold "background image" will be displayed as the "background image". People expect the most to be displayed, and the degree of expectation decreases in the order of red "background image" → green "background image" → blue "background image".

Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a novel game property, that is, "by setting the state (variation mode A, variation mode B) related to the variation time of the special symbol, the special symbol is a big hit. It realizes a novel playability that changes the possibility of being stopped by the pattern. In this regard, since it was decided to perform a "suggestion performance" that suggests "the state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot (and thus the setting mode of the variation mode B)", the variation mode B can be set at an earlier timing. It is possible to make the player who expects to pay attention to the contents of the "suggestive effect" (the color of the background image). As a result, it is possible to further enhance the above-described novel game characteristics.

Further, when the "normal jackpot" is performed, the "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set, so the player may end the game when the "normal jackpot" ends. In this regard, if a "suggestion effect" that suggests "the state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot (and thus the setting mode of the variation mode B)" is performed, depending on the content of the effect (for example, the variation mode B If it is suggested to be set at an early stage), it is possible to increase the player's desire to continue playing. As a result, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when "the state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" becomes "the state in which the variation mode B is set after the fifth special figure variation (state 2)" , Naturally, when the variable display of the special symbols is performed five times, the "variation mode B" is set. Similarly, when "variation mode B is set after the third special figure variation (state 3)", of course, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed three times, "variation mode B" is set. Then, the "suggestion effect" of the present embodiment is whether the "state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is "the state in which the variation mode B is set after the fifth special figure variation (state 2)". , It is possible to suggest whether it is "the state (state 3) where the variation mode B is set after the third special figure variation". In other words, the "suggestion effect" of the present embodiment can suggest the number of variable display times of special symbols until the variable mode B is set. Therefore, the player who expects that the number of variable display times of the special symbol until the variable mode B is set is smaller can be made to pay attention to the contents of the "suggestive effect" (the color of the background image). It is possible to further enhance the novel playability.

In the above-described embodiment, the "suggestion effect" is performed when the "normal jackpot" ends. ” may be performed. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the "suggestive effect" is performed using the color of the "background image", but the "suggestive effect" is performed using various image display modes (state 1 to state 4) is possible. For example, a “suggestion effect” (suggesting state 1 to state 4) may be performed using the display mode of an image showing a predetermined character (character type, display size, etc.).

In addition, "the state related to the fluctuation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is "the state in which the fluctuation mode B is set after the fifth special figure fluctuation (state 2)", "the fluctuation mode B is set after the third special figure fluctuation state (state 3)” is determined when “variation display number of special symbols (5 times, 3 times) until variation mode B (second state) is set” is “specified number of times (second 1 specified number of times, second specified number of times)" and "setting timing". In addition, the "specified number of times (first specified number of times, second specified number of times)" and "set timing" are set by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to change the "state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" to the "fifth special The state where the variation mode B is set after the figure variation (state 2) '', ``The state where the variation mode B is set after the third special figure variation (state 3)'' is determined, so the main control board The CPU 201 of 200 can also be regarded as a "specified number of times determination means" and a "setting timing determination means". Also, the "suggestive effect" in which the "background image" is displayed in various colors can be regarded as the "first suggestive effect" and the "second suggestive effect".

E-5-2. Second aspect:
As described above with reference to FIG. 19, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "normal jackpot" is performed, the "status related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot" is changed to "variation mode B until the next win." Not set state (state 1) ”, ”Variation mode B is set after the 5th special figure fluctuation (state 2) ”, ”The state where fluctuation mode B is set after the 3rd special figure fluctuation (state 3 )”, and “immediately thereafter, the state in which the variation mode B is set (state 4)”.

Then, when the ``state related to the variation mode at the end of the normal jackpot'' is any of the above-described states 1 to 4, the state after that, that is, ``the next jackpot game after the normal jackpot is finished The state related to the fluctuation mode in the period until is performed (low-probability state and non-electric support state)” (hereinafter also referred to as “normal period fluctuation mode state”) is the following <state 5> to <state 7>.

That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the "state related to normal period fluctuation mode" is
<State 5> A state where "variation mode A" is set and "variation mode B" is not set until at least the next big hit game (hereinafter also referred to as "state where variation mode B is not set until the next hit"),
<State 6>"Variation mode A" is set, and when the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (1 to 5 more times), "Variation mode B" is set (hereinafter "after State in which variation mode B is set with 1 to 5 special figure variations”),
<State 7> A state in which “variation mode B” has already been set (at the current stage) (hereinafter also referred to as “state in which variation mode B is set”)
(state related to the fluctuation mode).

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a "suggestion effect (second Suggestive production of the mode)” is also executable. That is, in this "suggestion effect", the "state related to the normal period fluctuation mode (current state)" is "the state where the fluctuation mode B is not set until the next time (state 5)", "one more time to five times The state (state 6) in which the variation mode B is set in the special figure variation, suggesting which state is among the "state in which the variation mode B is set (state 7)".

Such a "suggestive effect (second aspect of the suggestive effect)" is usually performed during the "period from the end of the normal jackpot to the next jackpot game (low probability state and non-electric support state)". This is done when a game ball enters the starting port 25 during a per-figure game.

FIG. 23 shows how the "suggestive effect (second aspect of suggestive effect)" is being performed. As shown in FIG. 23, in the "period from the end of the normal jackpot to the next jackpot game (low-probability state and non-electrical support state)", the game ball is the start opening during the regular game. When you enter the ball, an "effect image" showing a lightning bolt is displayed. The "suggestion effect" is performed using the display mode of this "effect image". For example, in the color (type) of the "effect image", the "state related to the fluctuation mode in the normal period (current state)" is "the state where the fluctuation mode B is not set until the next time (state 5)", "one more time The state in which the variation mode B is set in the special figure variation of ~ 5 times (state 6)], and the state in which the variation mode B is set (state 7) suggests which state it is.

Such a "suggestive effect" is realized by adopting the following configuration. That is, as the "effect image", it is possible to display a blue "effect image", a green "effect image", and a "red" "effect image". Then, as shown in FIG. 24, when the "state related to the fluctuation mode in the normal period (current state)" is "the state where the fluctuation mode B is not set until the next time (state 5)", the highest probability ( A blue "effect image" is displayed with a probability of 80%, and an "effect image" of another color is displayed with a lower probability (10% probability). Also, if it is "the state where variation mode B is set with 1 to 5 special figure variations (state 6)", the green "effect image" is displayed with the highest probability (80% probability). At a probability lower than that probability (probability of 10%), an "effect image" of another color is displayed. In addition, in the case of "the state in which variation mode B is set (state 7)", the red "effect image" is displayed with the highest probability (probability of 80%), and the probability is lower than that probability. Suppose that an "effect image" of another color is displayed (probability of 10%).

In this way, when the blue "effect image" is displayed, it is "a state (state 5) in which the variation mode B is not set until the next time" rather than when the other color "effect image" is displayed. more likely. Also, when the green "effect image" is displayed, than when the "effect image" of other colors is displayed, "Variation mode B is set with 1 to 5 special figure variations state (state 6)”. Also, when a red "effect image" is displayed, it is more likely that "variation mode B is set (state 7)" than when a "background image" of another color is displayed. becomes higher.

Since the player expects that the variation mode B will be set sooner (or that the variation mode B has already been set), if the "effect image" is displayed with the above probability, As the "effect image", the red "effect image" is most expected to be displayed, and the degree of expectation decreases in the order of the green "effect image" and the blue "effect image".

In addition, in one normal per game, when a ball enters the starting port 25 first and an "effect image" of a predetermined color is displayed, the ball enters the starting port 25 after that. Alternatively, only the "effect image" of the predetermined color may be displayed.

Also, in one normal per game, when a ball enters the start port 25 for the first time, the color (final color) of the "effect image" is determined, and then the ball enters the start port 25. When this occurs, the color of the "effect image" to be displayed may be gradually brought closer to the predetermined final color. For example, if the color of the "effect image" (the final color) is determined to be "green" when the ball enters the starting hole 25 for the first time, the blue "effect image" is first displayed, and then A yellow "effect image" is displayed when a ball is entered into the starting port 25, and a green "effect image" is displayed next when a ball is entered into the starting port 25.例文帳に追加Then, even if the ball enters the starting hole 25 after that, only the green "effect image" is displayed. In this way, the color of the "effect image" is changed to a color with a high degree of expectation, so that the player can expect that the ball will enter the starting hole 25, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can.

Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a novel game property, that is, "by setting the state (variation mode A, variation mode B) related to the variation time of the special symbol, the special symbol is a big hit. It realizes a novel playability that changes the possibility of being stopped by the pattern. In this regard, if a "suggestive effect (second mode suggestive effect)" that suggests "the state related to the variable mode in the normal period (and thus the setting mode of the variable mode B)" is performed, the variable mode B is set. It is possible to make the player who expects to pay attention to the "suggestion effect". As a result, it is possible to further enhance the above-described novel game characteristics.

Further, when the "normal jackpot" is performed, the "non-electric support state and low probability state" is set, so the player may end the game when the "normal jackpot" ends. In this regard, in the ``period from the end of the normal jackpot to the next jackpot game (low probability state and non-electric support state)'', the ``state related to the normal period fluctuation mode (and thus the setting mode of the fluctuation mode B )" suggestive performance (second mode suggestive performance)", it is possible to increase the player's willingness to continue playing the game to confirm the content of the performance after the end of the "normal jackpot". becomes. As a result, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be increased.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the starting port 25 during a normal per game, a variable display of special symbols is performed. If the ball occurs during the variable display of the special symbols, the entry is invalidated (variation display of the special symbols based on the entry is not performed). In this case, even if many game balls enter the starting hole 25 during the regular game, most of the balls are invalidated, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is lowered. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "suggestive effect (second aspect of the suggestive effect)" is performed at the timing when the game ball enters the starting hole 25 during the regular game. In this way, even if the ball entering the starting hole 25 is invalidated, the "suggestion effect" is performed each time the ball is entered, so that the player can be given an unexpected feeling. Novel playability can be further enhanced.

In addition, when the game ball enters the starting port 25 during the normal per game, a "suggestion performance (second mode suggestion performance)" is performed, so that a plurality of game balls are started during one normal per game. When the ball enters the mouth 25, the "suggestion effect" is performed a plurality of times during one game per normal pattern. As a result, a plurality of "suggestive performances" are performed intensively at one opportunity (suggestive performances are performed intensively in a short period of time), which makes it possible to increase the amusement of the game.

In addition, the above-mentioned "suggestive effect (second mode suggestive effect)" is performed at the timing when the game ball enters the starting port 25 during the normal game, but the normal game is performed. It may be done if not. For example, it may be performed during the variable display of normal symbols (normal decorative symbols FE1, FE2, FE3). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player is expected to set the "fluctuation mode B", but if the fluctuation display of the special symbols is not performed (or the game per normal pattern is performed). If the game ball does not enter the starting port after being hit), the "state related to the fluctuation mode during the normal period (current state)" is "the state where the fluctuation mode B is not set until the next hit (state 5)", "one more The state in which the variation mode B is set with 1 to 5 special figure variations (state 6) ”, the state in which the variation mode B is set (state 7) ”. It is difficult to judge. In this regard, if the "suggestion effect (suggestion effect of the second aspect)" is performed when the game per normal pattern is not performed, even if it is not during the game per normal pattern, "normal Since it is possible to suggest a state (current state) related to the period variation mode, it is possible to enhance the above-described novel game characteristics.

In addition, in the above-mentioned "suggestive effect (second aspect of suggestive effect)", the "suggestive effect (second mode of suggestive effect)" is performed using the color of the "effect image". It is possible to perform a “suggestive effect (second mode suggestive effect)” (suggest state 5 to state 7) using the display mode of the image. For example, the "suggestive effect (second mode suggestive effect)" may be performed using the display mode of an image showing a predetermined character (character type, display size, etc.).

E-5-3. Third aspect:
In the above-mentioned "state where variation mode B is set with 1 to 5 special figure variations (state 6)", "variation display number of special symbols until variation mode B is set" is 1 time ∼5 times. Therefore, a ``suggestion effect (third mode suggestion effect)'' that suggests which of 1 to 5 times the ``number of variable display times of special symbols until the variable mode B is set'' is performed. may be

Such a "suggestive effect (a suggestive effect of the third aspect)" is also normal during the "period from the end of the normal jackpot to the next jackpot game (low probability state and non-electric support state)". This is done when a game ball enters the starting port 25 during a per-figure game.

That is, when the game ball enters the start hole 25, the "effect image" includes a blue "effect image", a yellow "effect image", a green "effect image", and a "red" "effect image". image” and a golden “effect image” can be displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 25, when the ``variation display count of the special symbol until the variation mode B is set'' is ``5 times'', the blue ``effect image" is displayed, and an "effect image" of another color is displayed with a probability lower than that probability (probability of 10%). Also, if it is "4 times", the yellow "effect image" is displayed with the highest probability (probability of 80%), and the probability of other colors is lower than that probability (probability of 10%) Suppose that an "effect image" is displayed. Also, if it is "three times", the green "effect image" is displayed with the highest probability (80% probability), and the other colors with a lower probability (10% probability) Suppose that an "effect image" is displayed. Also, if it is "twice", the red "effect image" is displayed with the highest probability (probability of 80%), and the probability of other colors is lower than that probability (probability of 10%) Suppose that an "effect image" is displayed. Also, if it is "once", the gold "effect image" will be displayed with the highest probability (80% probability), and other colors with a lower probability (10% probability). Suppose that an "effect image" is displayed.

In this way, when the blue "effect image" is displayed, the "variation display count of the special symbols until the variation mode B is set" is higher than when the other color "effect image" is displayed. The possibility of being "five times" increases. Also, when a yellow "effect image" is displayed, the "number of times the special symbol is displayed until the variable mode B is set" is " 4 times”.
Also, when the green "effect image" is displayed, the "number of times the special symbols are displayed until the variable mode B is set" is " 3 times”. Also, when the red "effect image" is displayed, the "number of times the special symbol is displayed until the variable mode B is set" is " Twice” is more likely. Also, when the gold "effect image" is displayed, the "number of times the special symbol is displayed until the variable mode B is set" is " It is more likely that it will be “once”.

Since the player expects that the variation mode B will be set sooner, if the "effect image" is displayed with the above probability, the gold "effect image" will be displayed as the "effect image". The most expected to be displayed, and the degree of expectation decreases in the order of red "effect image"→green "effect image"→yellow "effect image"→blue "effect image".

In addition, in one normal per game, when a ball enters the starting port 25 first and an "effect image" of a predetermined color is displayed, the ball enters the starting port 25 after that. Alternatively, only the "effect image" of the predetermined color may be displayed.

Also, in one normal per game, when a ball enters the start port 25 for the first time, the color (final color) of the "effect image" is determined, and then the ball enters the start port 25. When this occurs, the color of the "effect image" to be displayed may be gradually brought closer to the predetermined final color. For example, if the color of the "effect image" (the final color) is determined to be "green" when the ball enters the starting hole 25 for the first time, the blue "effect image" is first displayed, and then A yellow "effect image" is displayed when a ball is entered into the starting port 25, and a green "effect image" is displayed next when a ball is entered into the starting port 25.例文帳に追加Then, even if the ball enters the starting hole 25 after that, only the green "effect image" is displayed. In this way, the color of the "effect image" is changed to a color with a high degree of expectation, so that the player can expect that the ball will enter the starting hole 25, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can.

As described above, in the "suggestive effect (suggestive effect of the third aspect)", since the number of times of fluctuation display of the special symbol is suggested until the fluctuation mode B is set, until the fluctuation mode B is set It is possible to make the player who expects that the number of times of variable display of the special symbols of 1 to be smaller pay attention to the content of the "suggestive effect" (the color of the effect image), and to further enhance the above-mentioned innovative game characteristics. can.

In addition, in the above-mentioned "suggestive effect (suggestive effect of the third aspect)", the "suggestive effect (suggestive effect of the third mode)" is performed using the color of the "effect image" (variation mode B is set However, it is possible to perform "suggestive effect (third mode suggestive effect)" using various image display modes. For example, a "suggestive effect (third mode suggestive effect)" may be performed using the display mode of an image showing a predetermined character (character type, display size, etc.).

E-5-4. Other aspects:
The "suggestion effect" described above may be performed in the following manner. For example, the state 1 to state 7 described above (the setting mode of the variation mode B) may be suggested by using the display mode of the reserved pattern (the color, shape, display size, etc. of the reserved pattern).

In addition, it is also possible to suggest state 1 to state 7 (setting state of variation mode B) by utilizing the state of ready-to-win effect. For example, state 1 to state 7 (variation mode B setting mode) are suggested using the type of image displayed when the reach effect is performed (type of character image, etc.) or the type of output sound. You can do it.

In addition, as a ready-to-reach effect, a specific ready-to-reach effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect in which a specific character is displayed) can be executed, and states 1 to 7 (variation mode B setting mode) are suggested depending on the execution frequency of the specific ready-to-reach effect. You can do it. For example, when in state 5, a specific reach effect is performed with a first probability (eg, 10%), when in state 6, a specific reach effect is performed with a second probability (eg, 50%), and state 7 , the specific reach effect may be performed with a third probability (for example, 70%). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution frequency of the specific ready-to-win effect, thereby further enhancing the above-described novel game characteristics.

Also, as ready-to-reach effects, a first ready-to-reach effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect in which a first character is displayed) and a second ready-to-reach effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect in which a second character is displayed) can be executed. As a matter of fact, the state 1 to state 7 (setting mode of the variation mode B) may be suggested by the execution ratio of these ready-to-win effects. For example, in the state 5, the first ready-to-win performance is executed with a higher probability than the second ready-to-win performance, and in the state 6, the first ready-to-reach performance and the second ready-to-reach performance are executed with the same probability, In the state 7, the second ready-to-win effect may be executed with a higher probability than the first ready-to-win effect. By doing this, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution ratio of the first ready-to-win effect and the second ready-to-win effect, thereby further enhancing the above-described novel game characteristics.

F. Variant:
Next, modified examples of the present invention will be described.
F-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the special symbol is removed and the symbol is stopped and displayed. However, the following configuration may be adopted. That is, if the big hit determination does not determine a big hit, a small hit determination is performed to determine whether or not it is a small hit. As a result of the judgment of a small hit, the special pattern is stop-displayed as a small-hit pattern when it is judged as a small win, and when it is not judged as a small-hit, the special pattern is stopped and displayed as a non-special pattern. In addition, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the special symbol may be stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol without performing the small winning determination. When the special pattern is stopped and displayed as a small winning pattern in this way, a small winning game is performed in which the big winning opening 28 is opened for a shorter time (for example, 0.2 seconds×2 times) than the big winning game.

Incidentally, the small winning game is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 driving the big winning opening solenoid 29m. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "small winning game executing means".

Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the state (variation mode A, variation mode B) relating to the variation time of the special symbol may be set according to the type of the small winning symbol. . For example, when the small winning patterns 1 to 30 can be stopped and displayed as the small winning patterns, depending on which kind of small winning patterns among the small winning patterns 1 to 30 are stopped and displayed, the special patterns change time. Such states (variation mode A, variation mode B) may be set.

Specifically, when the small winning symbols 1 to 10 are stopped and displayed, first, as shown in FIG. "Variation mode A" is set, and in the variable display of special symbols after the sixth time after the end of the small winning game (when the big winning symbol is not displayed even once in the variable display of special symbols up to the fifth time ), set "variation mode B". By doing this, from the end of the small winning game to the fifth normal per game, only one special symbol variation display (big hit determination) per normal per game is performed. There is a low possibility that the jackpot pattern will be stopped and displayed, and in the normal pattern per game after the 6th time, the special pattern will be displayed (jackpot determination) multiple times per normal pattern per game. The possibility of the stop display in the jackpot pattern increases. In other words, if the special symbols are changed and displayed five times but the big hit symbols are not stopped and displayed even once (in such a situation as to reduce the interest in the game), the special symbols are changed. The state related to time is changed from "variation mode A in which only one special symbol is displayed per game per normal pattern (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)" to "once is changed to the variation mode B, in which the special symbols are variably displayed a plurality of times per normal per game (there is a high possibility that the special symbols will be stop-displayed as jackpot symbols). As a result, it becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game as described above.

Also, when the small hit symbols 11 to 20 are stopped and displayed, first, as shown in FIG. After setting "Variation Mode A", in the variation display of special symbols after the 4th time after the end of the small winning game ), and set “variation mode B”. In this way, from the end of the small winning game to the third normal per game, only one special symbol variation display (big hit determination) per normal per game is performed. There is a low possibility that the jackpot pattern will be stopped and displayed, and in the normal pattern per game after the 4th time, the special pattern will be displayed (jackpot determination) multiple times per normal pattern per game. The possibility of the stop display in the jackpot pattern increases. In other words, when the special symbols are changed and displayed three times but the big hit symbols are not stopped and displayed even once (in a situation where the interest in the game is lowered), the special symbols are changed. The state related to time is changed from "variation mode A in which only one special symbol is displayed per game per normal pattern (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)" to "once is changed to the variation mode B, in which the special symbols are variably displayed a plurality of times per normal per game (there is a high possibility that the special symbols will be stop-displayed as jackpot symbols). As a result, it becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game as described above.

Further, when the small winning symbols 21 to 25 are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 26(c), the "fluctuation mode A" is not set, and at least the next small winning game or big winning game is performed. "Variation mode B" is set up to. That is, at least until the next small winning game or big winning game is performed, since the variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per normal winning game, there is a possibility that the special symbols will be stop-displayed as the big winning symbols. becomes a high state.

Further, when the small winning patterns 26 to 30 are stop-displayed, as shown in FIG. 26(d), the "fluctuation mode B" is not set, and at least the next small winning game or big winning game is performed. "Variation mode A" is set up to. That is, at least until the next small-hit game or big-hit game is performed, since only one special symbol variation display is performed for one normal-hit game, the special symbols can be stop-displayed as big-hit symbols. It becomes a state of low sexuality.

As described above, in the modification 1, when the small-hit symbols 26 to 30 (here, the first small-hit symbols) are stopped and displayed, the "variation of the special symbol once per normal per game Variation mode A” in which only display is performed (there is a low possibility that special symbols will be stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols) is set, and small winning patterns 21 to 25 (here, second small winning patterns) are stopped and displayed. In this case, "variation mode B in which the special symbols are variably displayed a plurality of times per normal per game (there is a high possibility that the special symbols are stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols)" is set. Therefore, any one of the small winning patterns 26 to 30 (here, the first small winning pattern) and the small winning patterns 21 to 25 (here, the second small winning pattern) stops for the player. It is possible to draw attention to what is displayed and to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the modification 1, when the small winning symbols 26 to 30 (here, the first small winning symbols) are stopped and displayed, "only one special symbol variation display is performed per normal per game." Variation mode A' is set continuously until at least the next small winning game or big winning game is performed. On the other hand, when the small winning patterns 1 to 10 and the small winning patterns 11 to 20 (here, the second small winning pattern) are stopped and displayed, first, "Once per normal game per game A variation mode A" is set in which only the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (there is a low possibility that the special symbols will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol). When the big hit pattern is not displayed once even though the variable display (normal per game) is performed, "variation display of special symbols is performed multiple times per normal per game (special A variation mode B' is set, in which the symbol is a big hit symbol and is highly likely to be stopped and displayed. Therefore, for the player, small winning patterns 26 to 30 (here, the first small winning pattern), small winning patterns 1 to 10, and small winning patterns 11 to 20 (here, the second small winning pattern) It is possible to make the user pay attention to which of the small winning symbols is stopped and displayed, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the modification 1, when the small winning patterns 1 to 20 (here, the first small winning pattern) are stopped and displayed, first, "One time special pattern fluctuation per normal game per game A variable mode A in which only display is performed (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol) is set, and after that, the variable display of the special symbol is performed five times (the first number of times). In spite of this, when the jackpot pattern is not stopped and displayed even once, "variable display of special patterns is performed a plurality of times per normal game per game (there is a high possibility that special patterns will be stopped and displayed as jackpot patterns. ) Variation mode B” is set. On the other hand, when the small winning symbols 11 to 20 (here, the second small winning symbols) are stopped and displayed, first, "Only one special symbol fluctuation display per normal per game" (The possibility that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is low)" is set, and after that, the variable display of the special symbol is performed three times (here, the second number of times). In spite of this, when the jackpot pattern is not stopped and displayed even once, "variable display of special patterns is performed a plurality of times per normal game per game (there is a high possibility that special patterns will be stopped and displayed as jackpot patterns. ) Variation mode B” is set. Therefore, any one of the small winning patterns 1 to 20 (here, the first small winning pattern) and the small winning patterns 11 to 20 (here, the second small winning pattern) stops for the player. It is possible to draw attention to what is displayed and to increase the interest in the game.

F-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment and modified example 1, after the end of the big win game or the end of the small win game, first, the "variation mode A" is performed until the special symbols are varied for a predetermined number of times (5 times or 3 times). After that, it is possible to set "fluctuation mode B". Not limited to this, after the end of the big win game or after the end of the small win game, first, "variation mode B" is set until the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (5 times or 3 times), and then , and “fluctuation mode A” may be set.

That is, the state related to the variation time of the special symbols is "variation mode B in which the special symbols are displayed multiple times per normal per game (there is a high possibility that the special symbols will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol). ] to ``variation mode A in which only one special symbol is displayed per normal per game (there is a low possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)''. good.

In this way, for the player, "variation mode B in which the variable display of the special symbols is performed a plurality of times per normal game per game (there is a high possibility that the special symbols will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol)" is provided. It is possible to realize a new game property in which the player expects that the jackpot pattern will be stopped and displayed while the game is being set (before the variable mode A is set), thereby increasing the interest in the game.

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. A person skilled in the art can easily replace them, and improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, as a state related to the variation time of the special symbol, the "variation time of the special symbol" is longer than the "time in which the start port 25 is open in the normal per game" "variation mode A" And, it is possible to set "variation mode B" in which "variation time of special symbol" is shorter than "time when start port 25 is open in normal per game", but not limited to this, As the state related to the variation time of the special symbol, it is sufficient if it is possible to set a plurality of states with different execution frequencies of the variation display of the special symbol (jackpot determination) in one normal per game. For example, a state (fluctuation mode) in which "average of fluctuation time of special symbols when special symbols are not displayed as jackpot symbols" is "first time (for example, 3 seconds)" and "display special symbols as jackpot symbols" It may be possible to set a state (variation mode) in which the average of the fluctuation time of the special symbols when not being played becomes "a second time shorter than the first time (for example, 1 second)". And, in the case of such a configuration, if both the first time and the second time are shorter than "the time (6 seconds) in which the starting port 25 is in the open state in the normal game per game", which state is Even if it is set, the variable display of the special symbols will be performed a plurality of times per game per normal pattern. Of course, even in such a case, the execution frequency of the variable display of the special symbols (jackpot determination) in one normal per game will be different between the two states.

In the above-described embodiment, the judgment random number (reserved) is not stored for the special symbols like the above-mentioned ordinary symbols. may apply. That is, acquired information storage means (eg, RAM 203) that stores acquired information (eg, judgment random number, reservation of special symbols) up to a predetermined number (eg, 4) based on the game ball entering the starting hole ), and the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine that performs variable display of special symbols based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. Incidentally, in such a pachinko machine, when the variable display of the special symbols is performed based on the obtained information, the memory of the obtained information is erased.

Also, an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that provides the player with a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game profit in a form different from "payout of game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry of a game ball into various ball entrances, a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and in this case also, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Pachinko machines that convert game profits (game values) into data and give them to players include machines that circulate and use a plurality of game balls built into the pachinko machine. , a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of the game board through various ball inlets or outlets to the shooting position again and shoot them.

<Gaming machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
normal pattern display means for variably displaying normal patterns based on the passage of the game ball through the normal pattern area;
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per game game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
As states relating to the variation time of the special symbols, a first state and a second state in which the variation time of the special symbols tends to be shorter than the first state when the special symbols are not displayed as the big hit symbols are set. A game machine capable of
In the first state, the variation time of the special symbol when the special symbol is not displayed as the big hit symbol is longer than the time when the starting port is in the easy ball entering state in the normal symbol winning game. is in an easy state,
In the second state, the variation time of the special symbol when the special symbol is not displayed as the big hit symbol is shorter than the time when the starting port is in the easy ball entry state in the normal symbol winning game. Since it is easy to
The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of variable display times of the special symbols per one normal per game is likely to be greater in the second state than in the first state.

In such a gaming machine, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting hole when a regular game is not performed. For this reason, the player first, in order to start a game per normal pattern (in order to display the normal pattern in a variable manner), a game aiming at the game ball passing through the normal pattern area (in this specification, "normal pattern main (also referred to as "game"). Then, when it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the starting hole by starting the normal figure winning game, the game ball enters the starting hole in order to start the big hit game (in order to display the special pattern in a variable manner). A game aiming at that (also referred to as a “special figure-based game” in this specification) will be performed.

Here, the possibility that the special symbol will be displayed as a big win symbol increases as the number of variable display times of the special symbol increases. For this reason, during a regular game in which game balls are likely to enter the starting hole, that is, during a "special game", many game balls enter the starting hole and special It is possible to expect that the number of times the pattern is displayed in a variable manner increases. However, even if a game ball is entered into the starting port, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbol, the entry may be invalidated (special (There are times when the pattern is not displayed in a variable manner.) For example, if the so-called hold (holding of special symbols) has reached the limit, or if the configuration does not store the hold in the first place, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbols, the entry is It may be invalid (variation display of special symbols based on the entry may not be performed).

For this reason, the sooner the variable display of the special symbols ends, that is, the shorter the variable time of the special symbols (the less likely it is that the ball enters the starting port will be invalidated), the more likely the number of times of variable display of the special symbols will increase. In this game machine, the first state and the second state can be set as the state related to the fluctuation time of such special symbols. In the first state, the variation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols (in this specification, also simply referred to as ``loss variation time'') tends to be longer than in the second state, and is started in the normal per game. It is a state in which the out variation time tends to be longer than the time in which the mouth is in the easy-to-ball state. On the other hand, in the second state, the deviation fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the first state, and the deviation fluctuation time tends to be shorter than the time when the starting hole is in the easy-to-enter state in the normal game. state. Therefore, the second state tends to increase the number of fluctuation display times of special symbols per game per normal pattern (entering the starting port is less likely to be invalidated) than the first state. , There is a high possibility that the special symbol will be displayed as a jackpot symbol.

As described above, in the present gaming machine, "the novelty of changing the possibility that the special symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol by setting the state (first state, second state) relating to the variation time of the special symbol" "Gameability" can be realized, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
The special symbol display means displays the special symbols based on the entrance ball if the entrance of the game ball into the starting hole occurs during the variable display of the special symbols. A gaming machine characterized in that it does not perform variable display.

In such a gaming machine, even if a game ball is entered into the starting hole, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbols, the special symbols are changed based on the entry. No display is performed (entering the starting port is invalidated). For this reason, the sooner the variable display of the special symbols ends, that is, the shorter the variable time of the special symbols (the less likely it is that the ball entered the starting port will be invalidated), the more easily the number of variable display of the special symbols will increase. Therefore, it becomes easier to realize the above-described game characteristics.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A1 or gaming machine A2,
A gaming machine characterized by performing an effect of variably displaying decorative symbols in accordance with the variably displaying of the normal symbols.

In such a gaming machine, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the ``game based on the normal pattern'' is performed. In accordance with the display, an effect is performed to variably display the decorative pattern. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the ``game centering on the general pattern'' is performed when the normal pattern winning game is not performed, and the game interest can be enhanced.

In addition, in such a gaming machine, if the "special figure-based game" is performed when the normal game per game is not performed, it becomes difficult to realize the above-described game characteristics. In this regard, in the present gaming machine, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the ``game based on the normal pattern'' is performed when the normal pattern winning game is not performed. can be kept.

<Game machine A4>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A3,
The difficult-to-enter state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the starting port,
A gaming machine, wherein the ball-entering easy state is a state in which a game ball can enter the starting hole.

In such a gaming machine, if the "special figure-based game" is performed when the normal game per game is not performed, it becomes difficult to realize the above-described game characteristics. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the starting port is in a state in which it is impossible to enter. Therefore, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the player can be half forced to play the "game based on the normal pattern", and it is possible to maintain the above-described game characteristics.

<Game machine A5>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A4,
The game machine is characterized in that, when the regular pattern per game is not performed, the frequency of the game balls passing through the regular pattern area is higher than the frequency of the game balls entering the start hole.

In such a gaming machine, if the "special figure-based game" is performed when the normal game per game is not performed, it becomes difficult to realize the above-described game characteristics. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when a game per normal pattern is not performed, the frequency of the game ball passing through the normal pattern region is higher than the frequency of the game ball entering the starting port. . Therefore, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the player can be half forced to play the "game based on the normal pattern", and it is possible to maintain the above-described game characteristics.

<Game machine A6>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
The second state can be set when, as a result of the variable display of the special symbols performed a predetermined number of times during the setting of the first state, the jackpot symbols are not displayed even once. Amusement machine.

In such a gaming machine, if the special symbols are variably displayed a predetermined number of times but the big winning symbols are not displayed even once, there is a possibility that the interest in the game will be reduced. In this regard, in this gaming machine, in such a case, the state related to the variable time of the special symbols is changed from the "first state in which the number of times of variable display of special symbols tends to decrease" to "the number of times of variable display of special symbols tends to increase. second state”. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game as described above.

<Game machine A7>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A6,
As the jackpot patterns, a first jackpot pattern and a second jackpot pattern can be displayed,
When the special symbol is displayed as the first jackpot symbol, the first state is set after the jackpot game ends,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the special symbol is displayed as the second jackpot symbol, the second state is set after the jackpot game ends.

In such a gaming machine, when the first jackpot pattern is displayed, the "first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of the special pattern tends to decrease" is set, and when the second jackpot pattern is displayed, the "special pattern" is set. A second state in which the number of fluctuation display times of patterns tends to increase is set. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the first and second big win symbols is displayed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Game machine A8>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A6,
As the jackpot patterns, a first jackpot pattern and a second jackpot pattern can be displayed,
When the special symbol is displayed in the first jackpot symbol,
setting the first state after the jackpot game ends;
The first state is continuously set at least until the next big win game is performed,
When the special symbol is displayed in the second jackpot symbol,
setting the first state after the jackpot game ends;
The second state is set when the special symbols are variably displayed a predetermined number of times during the setting of the first state, and the big win symbols are not displayed even once. game machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the first jackpot symbol is displayed, the "first state in which the number of variable display times of special symbols tends to decrease" is continuously set. On the other hand, when the second jackpot pattern is displayed, first, the ``first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of special patterns tends to decrease'' is set, and then the fluctuation display of special patterns is performed a predetermined number of times. When the big-hit symbols are not displayed even once in spite of the execution of the "second state in which the number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to increase" is set. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the first and second big win symbols is displayed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Game machine A9>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A6,
As the jackpot patterns, a first jackpot pattern and a second jackpot pattern can be displayed,
When the special symbol is displayed in the first jackpot symbol,
setting the first state after the jackpot game ends;
setting the second state when the big winning pattern is not displayed even once as a result of the variable display of the special symbols for the first number of times during the setting of the first state;
When the special symbol is displayed in the second jackpot symbol,
setting the first state after the jackpot game ends;
When the special symbols are variably displayed a second number of times, which is less than the first number of times during the setting of the first state, and the big winning symbols are not displayed even once, the second state is established. A gaming machine characterized by setting

In such a gaming machine, when the first jackpot symbol is displayed, first, "the first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol tends to decrease" is set, and then the special symbol of the first number of times is set. When the big hit symbols are not displayed even once in spite of the variable display of , "the second state in which the number of times of variable display of the special symbols tends to increase" is set. On the other hand, when the second big hit pattern is displayed, first, "the first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of special patterns tends to decrease" is set, and then the second number of times (the first number of times When no big hit pattern is displayed even once in spite of the fact that the special symbols are variably displayed for a number of times less than 1, a ``second state in which the number of times of variable display of the special symbols tends to increase'' is set. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the first and second big win symbols is displayed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Gaming machines B1 to B8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines B1 to B8 as follows.

<Game machine B1>
normal pattern display means for variably displaying normal patterns based on the passage of the game ball through the normal pattern area;
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per game game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
As states relating to the variation time of the special symbols, a first state and a second state in which the variation time of the special symbols tends to be shorter than the first state when the special symbols are not displayed as the big hit symbols are set. A game machine capable of
In the first state, the variation time of the special symbol when the special symbol is not displayed as the big hit symbol is longer than the time when the starting port is in the easy ball entering state in the normal symbol winning game. is in an easy state,
In the second state, the variation time of the special symbol when the special symbol is not displayed as the big hit symbol is shorter than the time when the starting port is in the easy ball entry state in the normal symbol winning game. Since it is easy to
The number of fluctuation display times of the special symbols per game per normal pattern is likely to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
When the special design is not displayed as the big hit design, the special design can be displayed as the small hit design,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the special symbols are displayed as the small winning symbols, it is possible to set a state related to the variation time of the special symbols according to the type of the small winning symbols.

In such a gaming machine, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting hole when a regular game is not performed. For this reason, the player first, in order to start a game per normal pattern (in order to display the normal pattern in a variable manner), a game aiming at the game ball passing through the normal pattern area (in this specification, "normal pattern main (also referred to as "game"). Then, when it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the starting hole by starting the normal figure winning game, the game ball enters the starting hole in order to start the big hit game (in order to display the special pattern in a variable manner). A game aiming at that (also referred to as a “special figure-based game” in this specification) will be performed.

Here, the possibility that the special symbol will be displayed as a big win symbol increases as the number of variable display times of the special symbol increases. For this reason, during a regular game in which game balls are likely to enter the starting hole, that is, during a "special game", many game balls enter the starting hole and special It is possible to expect that the number of times the pattern is displayed in a variable manner increases. However, even if a game ball is entered into the starting port, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbol, the entry may be invalidated (special (There are times when the pattern is not displayed in a variable manner.) For example, if the so-called hold (holding of special symbols) has reached the limit, or if the configuration does not store the hold in the first place, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbols, the entry is It may be invalid (variation display of special symbols based on the entry may not be performed).

For this reason, the sooner the variable display of the special symbols ends, that is, the shorter the variable time of the special symbols (the less likely it is that the ball enters the starting port will be invalidated), the more likely the number of times of variable display of the special symbols will increase. In this game machine, the first state and the second state can be set as the state related to the fluctuation time of such special symbols. In the first state, the variation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols (in this specification, simply referred to as ``loss variation time'') is likely to be shorter than in the second state, and is started in the normal per game. It is a state in which the out variation time tends to be longer than the time in which the mouth is in the easy-to-ball state. On the other hand, in the second state, the deviation fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the first state, and the deviation fluctuation time tends to be shorter than the time when the starting hole is in the easy-to-enter state in the normal game. state. Therefore, the second state tends to increase the number of fluctuation display times of special symbols per game per normal pattern (entering the starting port is less likely to be invalidated) than the first state. , There is a high possibility that the special symbol will be displayed as a jackpot symbol.

As described above, in the present gaming machine, "the novelty of changing the possibility that the special symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol by setting the state (first state, second state) relating to the variation time of the special symbol" "Gameability" can be realized, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

Then, the state (first state, second state) relating to the variation time of the special symbol is set according to the type of the displayed small winning symbol. In other words, it is possible to realize ``a novel game property in which the possibility that the special symbols are displayed as the big winning symbols is changed according to the type of the displayed small winning symbols'', and this also increases the amusement of the game. It becomes possible.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
The special symbol display means displays the special symbols based on the entrance ball if the entrance of the game ball into the starting hole occurs during the variable display of the special symbols. A gaming machine characterized in that it does not perform variable display.

In such a gaming machine, even if a game ball is entered into the starting hole, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbols, the special symbols are changed based on the entry. No display is performed (entering the starting port is invalidated). For this reason, the sooner the variable display of the special symbols ends, that is, the shorter the variable time of the special symbols (the less likely it is that the ball entered the starting port will be invalidated), the more easily the number of variable display of the special symbols will increase. Therefore, it becomes easier to realize the above-described game characteristics.

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B1 or gaming machine B2,
A gaming machine characterized by performing an effect of variably displaying decorative symbols in accordance with the variably displaying of the normal symbols.

In such a gaming machine, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the ``game based on the normal pattern'' is performed. In accordance with the display, an effect is performed to variably display the decorative pattern. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the ``game centering on the general pattern'' is performed when the normal pattern winning game is not performed, and the game interest can be enhanced.

In addition, in such a gaming machine, if the "special figure-based game" is performed when the normal game per game is not performed, it becomes difficult to realize the above-described game characteristics. In this regard, in the present gaming machine, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the ``game based on the normal pattern'' is performed when the normal pattern winning game is not performed. can be kept.

<Game machine B4>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B1 to B3,
The difficult-to-enter state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the starting port,
A gaming machine, wherein the ball-entering easy state is a state in which a game ball can enter the starting hole.

In such a gaming machine, if the "special figure-based game" is performed when the normal game per game is not performed, it becomes difficult to realize the above-described game characteristics. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the starting port is in a state in which it is impossible to enter. Therefore, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the player can be half forced to play the "game based on the normal pattern", and it is possible to maintain the above-described game characteristics.

<Game machine B5>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B1 to B4,
The game machine is characterized in that, when the regular pattern per game is not performed, the frequency of the game balls passing through the regular pattern area is higher than the frequency of the game balls entering the start hole.

In such a gaming machine, if the "special figure-based game" is performed when the normal game per game is not performed, it becomes difficult to realize the above-described game characteristics. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when a game per normal pattern is not performed, the frequency of the game ball passing through the normal pattern region is higher than the frequency of the game ball entering the start port. . Therefore, when the game per normal pattern is not performed, the player can be half forced to play the "game based on the normal pattern", and it is possible to maintain the above-described game characteristics.

<Game machine B6>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B1 to B5,
As the small winning patterns, a first small winning pattern and a second small winning pattern can be displayed,
When the special symbol is displayed as the first small winning symbol, the first state is set,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the special symbol is displayed as the second small winning symbol, the second state is set.

In such a gaming machine, when the first small winning pattern is displayed, the "first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of special patterns tends to decrease" is set, and when the second small winning pattern is displayed. "Second state in which the number of variable display times of special symbols tends to increase" is set. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the first small winning symbols and the second small winning symbols will be displayed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

<Game machine B7>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B1 to B5,
As the small winning patterns, a first small winning pattern and a second small winning pattern can be displayed,
When the small-hit design is displayed in the first small-hit design,
setting the first state;
The first state is continuously set at least until the next big win game is performed,
When the small-hit design is displayed in the second small-hit design,
setting the first state;
The second state is set when the special symbols are variably displayed a predetermined number of times during the setting of the first state, and the big win symbols are not displayed even once. game machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the first small winning symbol is displayed, the "first state in which the number of variable display times of special symbols tends to decrease" is continuously set. On the other hand, when the second small winning symbol is displayed, first, "the first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol tends to decrease" is set, and then the special symbol varies a predetermined number of times. When the big-hit symbols are not displayed even once in spite of being displayed, a "second state in which the number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to increase" is set. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the first small winning symbols and the second small winning symbols will be displayed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

<Game machine B8>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B1 to B5,
As the small winning patterns, a first small winning pattern and a second small winning pattern can be displayed,
When the special symbol is displayed as the first small winning symbol,
setting the first state;
setting the second state when the jackpot design is not displayed even once as a result of performing the variable display of the special symbols for the first number of times during the setting of the first state;
When the special symbol is displayed as the second small winning symbol,
setting the first state;
When the special symbols are variably displayed a second number of times, which is less than the first number of times during the setting of the first state, and the big winning symbols are not displayed even once, the second state is established. A gaming machine characterized by setting

In such a gaming machine, when the first small winning symbol is displayed, first, "the first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol tends to decrease" is set, and then the special symbol of the first number of times is set. When the big winning symbols are not displayed even once in spite of the variable display of the symbols, a "second state in which the number of times of variable display of the special symbols tends to increase" is set. On the other hand, when the second small winning symbol is displayed, first, "the first state in which the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol tends to decrease" is set, and then the second number of times (first When the big hit pattern is not displayed even once in spite of the variable display of the special symbols for the number of times less than the number of times, a ``second state in which the number of times of variable display of the special symbols tends to increase'' is set. . Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the first small winning symbols and the second small winning symbols will be displayed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

<Gaming machines C1 to C6 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machines C1 to C6.

<Gaming machine C1>: Suggestion effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state A normal symbol display means for variably displaying the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol area;
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per game game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
It is possible to set a first state and a second state as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the execution probability of the game per normal pattern is constant,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
A gaming machine capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state.

In such a gaming machine, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting hole when a regular game is not performed. For this reason, the player first, in order to start a game per normal pattern (in order to display the normal pattern in a variable manner), a game aiming at the game ball passing through the normal pattern area (in this specification, "normal pattern main (also referred to as "game"). Then, when it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the starting hole by starting the normal figure winning game, the game ball enters the starting hole in order to start the big hit game (in order to display the special pattern in a variable manner). A game aiming at that (also referred to as a “special figure-based game” in this specification) will be performed.

Here, the possibility that the special symbol will be displayed as a big win symbol increases as the number of variable display times of the special symbol increases. For this reason, during a regular game in which game balls are likely to enter the starting hole, that is, during a "special game", many game balls enter the starting hole and special It is possible to expect that the number of times the pattern is displayed in a variable manner increases. However, even if a game ball is entered into the starting port, if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbol, the entry may be invalidated (special (There are times when the pattern is not displayed in a variable manner.) For example, if the number of so-called holds (holds of special symbols) has reached the limit, or if the configuration does not store the holds in the first place, even if the entry occurs during the variable display of the special symbols, the entry is It may be invalid (variation display of special symbols based on the entry may not be performed).

For this reason, if the execution probability of the game per normal pattern is constant, the sooner the fluctuation display of the special pattern ends, that is, the shorter the fluctuation time of the special pattern, the less likely it is that the ball entering the starting port will be invalidated. ), the number of variable display times of special symbols tends to increase. In this game machine, the first state and the second state can be set as the state related to the fluctuation time of such special symbols. The second state is a state in which the variation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols (in this specification, it is also simply referred to as "loss variation time") tends to be shorter than in the first state. Therefore, the second state tends to increase the number of fluctuation display times of special symbols per game per normal pattern (entering the starting port is less likely to be invalidated) than the first state. , There is a high possibility that the special symbol will be displayed as a jackpot symbol.

As described above, in this gaming machine, by setting the state (first state, second state) related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the execution probability of the game per normal symbol is constant, the special symbol It is possible to realize a "novel game property of changing the possibility of being displayed with a big hit pattern" and to enhance the game interest.

In addition, in this gaming machine, when the player expects the second state to be set (or that the second state is set), a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state is provided. I am planning to implement. In this suggestive effect, as a mode of setting the second state, for example, whether or not the second state is currently set, the timing at which the second state is set (started), the timing at which the second state ends, etc. Suggest. In this way, the player who expects the second state to be set (or that the second state is set) can be made to pay attention to the suggestive effect. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the above-described novel game characteristics.

<Game machine C2>: Execution of suggestive effect based on entry into the starting hole In game machine C1,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestive effect is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole during the normal per game.

In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start hole during a normal per game, a special symbol is displayed variably. If it occurs during, the entry may be invalidated (variation display of special symbols based on the entry may not be performed). In this case, even if many game balls are entered during the regular game, most of the entered balls are invalidated, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the suggestive effect is performed based on the game ball entering the starting hole during the normal game. In this way, even if the ball entering the starting hole is invalidated, the suggestive effect is performed based on the ball entering, so that the player can be given a sense of surprise, and the above-mentioned novel game characteristics can be achieved. can be further increased.

<Game machine C3>: Suggestion effect suggests "whether or not the second state is currently set" In game machine C1 or game machine C2,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestive effect is a effect that suggests whether or not the second state is currently set.

In such a gaming machine, the player expects the second state to be set, but if the variable display of the special symbols is not performed (a normal per-symbol game is performed and the game ball enters the starting port) If the ball is not entered), it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the second state is set. In this respect, in this gaming machine, since it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the second state is currently set, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the suggestive effect, and the above-mentioned novel game characteristics can be realized. can be further increased.

<Game machine C4>: Suggestion effect suggests "second state setting timing" In any one of the game machines C1 to C3,
setting timing determination means for determining the setting timing of the second state;
When the setting timing determined by the setting timing determining means comes,
setting the second state;
The game machine, wherein the suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the set timing determined by the set timing determining means.

In such a gaming machine, the second state is set at the set timing determined by the set timing determining means. Therefore, the player can expect the second state to be set at an earlier timing. Furthermore, in this gaming machine, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests this set timing. By doing so, it is possible to draw the attention of the player who expects the second state to be set at an earlier timing to the suggestive effect, thereby further enhancing the above-described novel game characteristics.

<Game machine C5>: Suggestion effect suggests "the number of variable display times until the second state is set" In any one of the game machines C1 to C3,
A specified number of times determination means for determining a specified number of times, which is the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the second state is set,
After the specified number of times is determined by the specified number of times determination means, the second state is entered when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for the specified number of times and the big winning symbols are not displayed even once. is to set
The game machine, wherein the suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the number of variable display times of the special symbols until the second state is set.

In such a gaming machine, the second state is set when the number of variable display times of the special symbols reaches the specified number of times after the specified number of times is determined. Therefore, it is possible for the player to expect that "the number of variable display times of special symbols (and thus the prescribed number of times) until the second state is set" is smaller. Furthermore, in this gaming machine, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting the number of variable display times of special symbols (and thus the specified number of times) until this second state is set. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the suggestive effect, who expects that ``the number of variable display times of the special symbols until the second state is set (and thus the specified number of times)'' will be smaller, and the above-mentioned novel gameplay can be achieved. can be further increased.

<Game machine C6>: Suggestion effect suggests "first specified number of times or second specified number of times" In any one of the game machines C1 to C3,
A specified number of times determination means for determining a specified number of times, which is the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the second state is set,
As the suggestive effects, a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect can be executed,
when a first specified number of times is determined as the specified number of times by the specified number of times determining means, executing the first suggesting effect with a higher probability than the second suggesting effect;
When a second specified number of times different from the first specified number of times is determined by the specified number of times determination means as the specified number of times, the second suggested effect is executed with a higher probability than the first suggested effect. game machine.

In such a gaming machine, whether the first suggestive effect is performed for a player who expects that "the number of variable display times of special symbols until the second state is set (and thus the specified number of times)" is smaller. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second suggestive effect is to be performed, thereby further enhancing the above-described innovative game characteristics.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines used in gaming halls.

1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 20... Game board, 27... Normal pattern operation gate (normal pattern area), 40... Production opening, 41... Production display device, 25... Starting opening, 28... Big winning opening, 200 Main control board 201 CPU (ordinary symbol display means, general symbol per game execution means, special symbol display means, big win game execution means, small win game execution means, set timing determination means, specified number of times determination means), 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (4)

Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area , a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination ,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state ,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state ;
The suggestive effect is performed based on the game ball entering the starting hole during the normal per game.
A gaming machine characterized by: Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area, a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
with
The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state;
setting timing determination means for determining the setting timing of the second state;
setting the second state when the set timing determined by the set timing determining means is reached;
The game machine is characterized in that the suggestive effect is an effect suggesting the set timing determined by the set timing determining means . Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area, a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
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The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state;
A specified number of times determination means for determining a specified number of times, which is the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the second state is set,
After the specified number of times is determined by the specified number of times determination means, the second state is entered when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for the specified number of times and the big winning symbols are not displayed even once. is to set
The game machine is characterized in that the suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the number of variable display times of the special symbols until the second state is set . Based on the game ball passing through the normal pattern area, a normal pattern per determination means for performing normal pattern per determination,
A normal pattern display means for displaying a normal pattern as a normal pattern when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is determined in the normal pattern hit determination,
a starting port capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the difficult-to-enter state;
A normal per pattern game execution means for performing a normal per per pattern game in which the starting port is in the easy-to-enter state based on the normal symbol being displayed in the normal per per pattern;
Special symbol display means for variably displaying special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a large winning opening that can change between a non-enterable state in which a game ball cannot enter and a possible enterable state in which a game ball can enter;
a big-hit game execution means for performing a big-hit game in which the big-hit opening is in the ball-enterable state based on the special symbols being displayed as the big-hit symbols;
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The electric sapo state in which the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a first probability, and the probability that the normal pattern hit determination is determined to be the normal pattern hit is a lower probability than the first probability. It is possible to set a non-electric support state with 2 probabilities,
A first state and a second state can be set as a state related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-electric support state,
Since the second state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols when the special symbols are not displayed as the jackpot symbols tends to be shorter than in the first state, the number of times per game per normal symbol is increased. The number of variable display times of the special symbols tends to be greater in the second state than in the first state,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the setting mode of the second state;
A specified number of times determination means for determining a specified number of times, which is the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the second state is set,
As the suggestive effects, a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect can be executed,
when a first specified number of times is determined as the specified number of times by the specified number of times determining means, executing the first suggesting effect with a higher probability than the second suggesting effect;
When a second specified number of times different from the first specified number of times is determined as the specified number of times by the specified number of times determining means, the second suggested effect is executed with a higher probability than the first suggested effect. game machine .

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