JP7141132B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

Conventionally, in this type of game machine, a win-or-fail judgment is made based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole, and when the result of the win-or-fail judgment is a big win, the big win hole is opened a plurality of times to execute a big win game. things are known. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a game ball enters a specific area in the big winning opening when the big winning opening is opened for a predetermined number of times during the big winning game, the winning probability is determined after the big winning game ends. A transition to a high-probability variable state is described. In addition, in Patent Document 2, a plurality of starting ports including a variable starting port with a variable entry possibility of a game ball are provided, and a time-saving state in which it is easy to enter a game ball into the variable starting port after a big win game is over. can be set, the number of times the time saving state continues changes depending on the game state at the time of the big hit and the starting opening where the game ball enters.

JP 2016-106802 A JP 2014-42578 A

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, since the game ball can enter the specific area only when the game ball is opened for the predetermined number of times during the big win game, if it is missed, the change to the variable probability state does not occur after the big win game ends. It will be. In addition, depending on the size of the game profit that is given when the variable probability state is transferred, and the other game profit such as the number of times of time reduction that is given when the probability variable state is not transferred, the player intentionally specific area It is also conceivable to prevent the game ball from entering the ball. For these reasons, the game may not be played as designed, and a game profit different from the intention may be generated, resulting in a problem.

A main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to promote progress of a game as designed in a gaming machine that shifts to a variable probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area.

The present invention employs the following means in order to achieve the above main object.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
a plurality of starting ports including a variable starting port that changes between a state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which a game ball is easy to enter;
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
When the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a big win game is executed in which a round game is performed a plurality of times to close the big winning hole when a predetermined time elapses after opening the big winning hole or when a predetermined number of game balls enter. jackpot game execution means;
Distributing means for distributing a game ball that has entered the big winning hole to the specific area or an area other than the specific area;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the sorting means;
As a game state, there is a time-saving state in which the possibility of a game ball entering the variable start hole is higher than usual, and a high probability in which the probability that the result of the success/failure judgment is a hit is higher than the normal low probability. a game state setting means capable of setting a probability state;
A gaming machine comprising
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to the specific area in all the round games,
The game state setting means is capable of setting the time-saving state after the end of the big win game, sets the time-saving state at least after the end of the specific big win game, and enters the big winning hole in the big win game. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the high probability state is set after the end of the jackpot game,
The operation control means determines whether, in the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the time from the start of the round game to the big winning opening. controlling the distributing means to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining balls until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of entering balls;
The result of the hit/fail determination in the high-probability state and the time-saving state is the case where the hit probability is low and the result of the hit/fail determination is a hit in the time-saving state and the specific jackpot game is executed. A privilege more advantageous to the player than when the specific jackpot game is executed as a hit is given to the player.
This is the gist of it.
In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The game state setting means terminates the time saving state when the success/failure determination is performed a predetermined number of times in the time saving state, and the high probability state when the success/failure determination is performed a predetermined high probability number of times in the high probability state. terminates the
The number of times of time saving is the number of times that does not change depending on whether or not the game ball that entered the big winning hole in the big hit game has passed through the specific area,
The advantageous privilege is that the number of times of time reduction is large
It can be a thing.

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
a starting port;
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
When the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a big win game is executed in which a round game is performed a plurality of times to close the big winning hole when a predetermined time elapses after opening the big winning hole or when a predetermined number of game balls enter. jackpot game execution means;
Distributing means for distributing a game ball that has entered the big winning hole to the specific area or an area other than the specific area;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the sorting means;
with
When the game ball entering the big winning hole in the big winning game passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the winning probability is determined to be a winning by the winning judgment after the big winning game is finished is higher than the normal state. A gaming machine that shifts to
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to the specific area in all the round games,
The operation control means determines whether, in the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the time from the start of the round game to the big winning opening. The gist is to control the distributing means so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining balls until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of entering balls.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to specific areas in all round games. In the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the number of balls entering the big winning hole from the start of the round game reaches the predetermined number. A distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game balls to a specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when there are more remaining numbers until the game is played. As a result, in the specific jackpot game, game balls entering after a predetermined timing in the beginning of each round game can be passed through the specific area, so that the possibility of missing the game ball passing through the specific area is reduced. can be done. Therefore, after the jackpot game ends, the game can be shifted to the high probability state as designed, and the progress of the game as designed can be encouraged.

The second gaming machine of the present invention is
A first starting port into which a game ball can enter at all times;
A second starting port where the possibility of entering a game ball changes,
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside,
a success/fail determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
When the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a big win game is executed in which a round game is performed a plurality of times to close the big winning hole when a predetermined time elapses after opening the big winning hole or when a predetermined number of game balls enter. jackpot game execution means;
Distributing means for distributing a game ball that has entered the big winning hole to the specific area or an area other than the specific area;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the sorting means;
with
When the game ball entering the big winning hole in the big winning game passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the winning probability is determined to be a winning by the winning judgment after the big winning game is finished is higher than the normal state. A gaming machine that shifts to
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to the specific area in all the round games,
The operation control means determines whether, in the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the time from the start of the round game to the big winning opening. controlling the distributing means to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining balls until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of entering balls;
The gist is that the big-hit game executing means can execute the specific big-hit game at least when the result of the win/fail determination based on the ball entering the second starting port is a hit.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to specific areas in all round games. In the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the number of balls entering the big winning hole from the start of the round game reaches the predetermined number. A distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game balls to a specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when there are more remaining numbers until the game is played. As a result, in the specific jackpot game, game balls entering after a predetermined timing in the beginning of each round game can be passed through the specific area, so that the possibility of missing the game ball passing through the specific area is reduced. can be done. Therefore, after the jackpot game ends, the game can be shifted to the high probability state as designed, and the progress of the game as designed can be encouraged. In addition, when the result of winning/failure determination based on the entry of the ball into at least the second starting port is winning, the specific big winning game can be executed. Therefore, if the result of winning/failure determination based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port is hit, the specific big winning game is not executed, or the execution of the specific big winning game is possible rather than the winning/failure determination based on the entering of the ball into the second starting port. By lowering the playability, it is possible to give variation to the playability.

In the first game machine or the second game machine of the present invention, the operation control means controls the timing when one game ball enters the big winning hole in all the round games in the specific jackpot game. As the predetermined timing, the distribution means may be controlled so as to distribute game balls to the specific areas. In this way, after one game ball enters the big winning hole in the round game, the game balls are distributed to the specific area, so even if the number of entering balls during the round game decreases, the game ball passes through the specific area. can be made

The third game machine of the present invention is
a starting port;
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
When the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a big win game is executed in which a round game is performed a plurality of times to close the big winning hole when a predetermined time elapses after opening the big winning hole or when a predetermined number of game balls enter. jackpot game execution means;
Distributing means for distributing a game ball that has entered the big winning hole to the specific area or an area other than the specific area;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the sorting means;
with
When the game ball entering the big winning hole in the big winning game passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the winning probability is determined to be a winning by the winning judgment after the big winning game is finished is higher than the normal state. and transitions to a specific state when the success/failure determination is performed a predetermined number of times in the high-probability state,
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to the specific area in all the round games,
The operation control means determines whether, in the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the time from the start of the round game to the big winning opening. controlling the distributing means to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining balls until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of entering balls;
The case where the hit/fail determination during the specific state is determined to be a hit and the big win game is executed is better than the case where the hit/fail determination during the high probability state is determined to be a hit and the big win game is executed. Also, the gist is that there is a high possibility that advantageous benefits will be granted to players.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to specific areas in all round games. In the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the number of balls entering the big winning hole from the start of the round game reaches the predetermined number. A distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game balls to a specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when there are more remaining numbers until the game is played. As a result, in the specific jackpot game, game balls entering after a predetermined timing in the beginning of each round game can be passed through the specific area, so that the possibility of missing the game ball passing through the specific area is reduced. can be done. Therefore, after the jackpot game ends, the game can be shifted to the high probability state as designed, and the progress of the game as designed can be encouraged. In addition, when the big win game is executed by the success/failure determination during the specific state, there is a higher possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player is given than when the big win game is executed by the success/failure determination during the high probability state. For this reason, even if a hit does not occur in the high-probability state and the state shifts to the specific state, if a win occurs in the specific state, a privilege more advantageous than the win in the high-probability state is given to the new game. can provide sexuality. In addition, as the starting port, there is a first starting port in which a game ball can enter at all times, and a second starting port in which the possibility of a game ball entering changes. A state (time saving state) or the like in which the possibility of entering a ball is higher than the normal state can be set.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention, the specific state may end when the success/failure determination is performed a specific number of times, and the advantageous benefit may be a large number of the specific number of times. By doing so, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning before the specific state ends.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to promote the progress of the game as designed in the gaming machine that shifts to the variable probability state when the game ball passes through the specific area.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sorting device 40. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display of the effect display device 37; It is an explanatory view explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by a CPU 60a of a main controller 60; It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting prize-winning processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design game processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display related processing; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the opening-and-closing pattern of the distribution apparatus 40 during a big-hit game, and the game state after a big-hit game is over. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit game processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of a game state.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the starting port, the variable display of the special symbols is started, and when the special symbols are stopped and displayed with a predetermined big hit symbol, a big hit game is started. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (first type) gaming machine will be described.

[External Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1]
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. An upper receiving tray 11 and a lower receiving tray 12 for storing game balls and a shooting handle 13 for shooting the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 11 to a game board 20 are provided. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with prepaid cards, and on the left side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided a CR unit 50 for reading and writing prepaid cards.

The front frame 3 is fitted in the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided at the top and bottom on the left side as fulcrums. In addition, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides of the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as substantially rectangular plastic frames. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the game hall.

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

Prize balls and rental balls are put out to the upper tray 11. - 特許庁A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 is arranged on the upper right portion of the upper tray 11. The settlement display device 52 is provided with a ball for instructing the lending of game balls. A credit button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. At the center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, there are arranged effect buttons 16 for performing various effects in accordance with player's operations. The lower receiving tray 12 can receive the balls overflowing from the upper receiving tray 11. - 特許庁

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

[Configuration of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes a production display device 37 provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc., arranged around the production display device 37, and a center A normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the role 38, a normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center role 38, and an opening/closing type arranged below the normal symbol operating gate 22. The second starting port 24, the big winning port 26 arranged at the lower left of the second starting port 24, the normal winning port 28 always open arranged at the lower left of the game area 21, and any winning port and an out port 29 for recovering game balls that did not enter. Also, the game board 20 is planted with a large number of nails 21c for guiding and repelling game balls flowing down the game area 21.例文帳に追加

The second starting port 24 is a variable entrance configured as a normal electric accessory, and includes a pair of left and right opening/closing blades (opening/closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (Fig. 4), and This second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening and closing blades 24b stand upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter, and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as winning symbols to play a winning game (normal winning symbols game). ) is executed, the opening/closing blades 24b are opened left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that an open state in which game balls can be easily entered is created. The second starting port 24 is provided with a second starting port switch 24a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the number of entering game balls and counting the number of entering balls. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of game balls entered, or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number.

The big prize winning opening 26 is a variable entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes a sliding opening/closing plate (opening/closing member) 26b and a large winning prize opening solenoid 26c (see FIG. 4) that operates the opening/closing plate 26b. ) and The large winning opening 26 is normally closed (incapable state) in which the opening/closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and game balls cannot enter. In addition, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbols and the jackpot game is executed, the opening and closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the jackpot solenoid 26c so that the game ball enters the jackpot 26. is in an open state (enterable state). When the big winning hole 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes from right to left on the opening/closing plate 26b without entering the big winning hole 26 by striking to the right. A large winning opening switch 26a (see FIG. 4) is attached to the large winning opening 26 for detecting the entry of game balls and counting the number of the entering balls. After the big winning hole 26 is opened, the big winning hole switch 26a counts the number of game balls entered (predetermined number, 10 in the embodiment), or a predetermined maximum number before counting the number of game balls. When the opening time (predetermined time, 28.0 seconds in the embodiment) elapses, it is closed. The big winning game is executed by repeating a round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 26 a plurality of times.

A sorting device 40 is provided inside the big winning opening 26 . The sorting device 40, as shown in FIG. 3, sorts the game balls entered into the big winning hole 26 into either a specific area (V area, probability variable opening) 43 or a non-specific area (outside area) 44. As shown in the figure, a warp exit 41 from which game balls entering the big winning opening 26 flow out, a specific area 43 provided directly below the warp exit 41, and A non-specific area 44, a pair of left and right sorting blades 42 arranged near the entrance of the specific area 43, and a sorting solenoid 42c (see FIG. 4) for operating the sorting blades 42 are provided. In the sorting device 40, the sorting blade 42 repeats opening and closing in a predetermined opening/closing pattern (opening time and closing time) by the sorting solenoid 42c. The game ball that has been picked up is guided to a non-specific area 44 by a sorting blade 42, and the game ball flowing out from a warp exit 41 is guided to a specific area 43 when the sorting blade 42 is open. By adjusting the opening time and closing time of the sorting blades 42, the ball entry probability of the game ball to the specific area 43 can be set. Also, the probability of a game ball entering the specific area 43 can be set by combining the opening/closing pattern of the sorting blades 42 and the opening/closing timing of the big winning opening 26 . The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of the game ball to the specific area 43. As shown in FIG.

The first starting port 23 allows a game ball to enter the game ball by rotating the shooting handle 13 (so-called left hitting) so that the game ball flows down to the left side area of the game area 21 . On the other hand, the second starting port 24 and the big winning port 26 cannot allow the game ball to enter by hitting left, and the shooting handle 13 is rotated so as to cause the game ball to flow down to the right side area of the game area 21. A game ball can be entered by operating (so-called right hitting). However, the second starting opening 24 and the big winning opening 26 are variable winning openings, and a game ball can enter only after opening when a normal symbol is won and when a special symbol is won by a big hit, respectively. becomes.

In the lower right part of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol reservation number display Device (first special figure reservation number display device) 33, second special symbol reservation number display device (second special figure reservation number display device) 34, normal design display device (normal design display device) 35, normal design A reserved number display device (ordinary figure reserved number display device) 36 is arranged.

The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device in this embodiment, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of each segment. . The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined variation time When the time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in one of a plurality of predetermined stopping and displaying modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (big hit symbol), a big hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start opening entry ball that variably displays the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and the second special figure display device 32. is a display device for entering a second starting hole that variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting hole 24 . In addition, the special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also called the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second Also called a special map).

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

The normal pattern display device 35, in this embodiment, has a first display unit that lights up in the case of a hit and goes out in the case of a loss, and a second display unit that goes out in the case of a hit and lights up in the case of a loss. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal pattern display device 35 alternately repeats the lighting of the first display unit and the lighting of the second display unit based on the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 22a provided in the normal symbol operation gate 22. The normal symbols are variably displayed, and when a predetermined variation time elapses, either one of the first display part and the second display part is lit and the other is extinguished to stop display the normal symbols. When the normal symbol is a winning symbol and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

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

The production display device 37 is an image display device configured by a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays production patterns (pseudo patterns) 371L, 371C, and 371R corresponding to special patterns on the display screen (design variation production), and also displays reach To display various performances such as performances and advance notice performances. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in FIG. As shown, at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, left, middle and right three effect patterns 371L, 371C and 371R consisting of numbers, letters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed. A character pattern 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the screen. The three production patterns 371L, 371C, 371R are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom when a game ball enters the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), and are displayed for a predetermined variation time. After elapses, the display stops in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right performance symbol 371R is stop-displayed and the right performance symbol 371R does not match the left performance symbol 371L, it is lost (usually lost). On the other hand, when the right performance pattern 371R coincides with the left performance pattern 371L, it becomes ready-to-win, and shifts to ready-to-win performance. Then, when the middle production pattern 371C is stopped and displayed through the ready-to-win production, if the middle production pattern 371C does not match the left and right production patterns 371L and 371R, it is out (reach out), and the middle production. When the pattern 371C coincides with the left and right performance patterns 371L, 371R, a big hit is achieved. It should be noted that the character pattern 373 is used for an advance notice effect, and suggests the possibility of a big win (hit reliability) depending on the display mode (expression, etc.).

In addition, a reserved symbol 372 is also displayed in the corner (lower left) of the display screen of the effect display device 37, as shown in FIG. The reserved design 372 becomes a design corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special design when the current game state is the normal state. That is, when the current game state is the normal state, each time the game ball enters the first start port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one by one is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the first special symbol is displayed. Every time the variable display is started, one is erased from the side opposite to the time of the starting ball entry. Further, the reserved design 372 becomes a design corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special design when the current gaming state is the time saving state. That is, when the game state is the time-saving state, each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of special symbols, one by one is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the variable display of the second special symbols is started. Every time it is done, it is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of starting ball.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes, as its control circuits, a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and a performance pattern control device 91. , provided. The main control unit 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU 60a. In addition to the CPU 60a, the main control unit 60 includes a ROM 60b for storing processing programs and tables, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when executing the processing program, an input/output port, and a communication device. Equipped with ports, etc. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are similarly configured as a microprocessor centering on a CPU, and are provided with a ROM, a RAM, an input/output port, a communication port, etc. in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, through which signals indicating the game state and game results are transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4).

The main controller 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 60 receives detection signals from the front frame open switch 3a that detects the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame open switch 5a that detects the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64 . In addition, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting passage of a game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting entry of a game ball to the first start port 23, 2 Second start port switch 24a for detecting entry of a game ball into start port 24, large winning port switch 26a for detecting entry of a game ball into large winning port 26, passage of game ball to specific area 43 A detection signal is input through the game board relay terminal plate 61 from the specific area passage switch 43a for detecting the normal winning opening switch 28a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 28, and the like. On the other hand, the main controller 60 outputs drive signals to the second starting solenoid 24c, the big winning solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, etc. through the game board relay terminal plate 61. FIG. Also, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure reservation number display device 33, the second special figure reservation number display device 34, the general figure display device 35 , and a display signal to the number display device 36 for normal/universal symbols is output through the relay terminal board 62 of the symbol display device. Furthermore, signals to the hall computer 100 are output from the main controller 60 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65 .

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting a ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be paid out to the upper receiving tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via a rear wiring relay terminal plate 64. A detection signal from a payout switch 74 for detecting game balls put out to the upper tray 11 is input via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the rear wiring relay terminal board 64, and a full switch 75 detects that the lower tray 12 is full. A detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71 . The payout control device 70 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball-out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 stops driving the payout motor 73 until the detection state is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input. interrupt the payout operation.

Also, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51 . The CR unit terminal plate 51 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided in the settlement display device 52. It is input through the CR unit terminal board 51 . The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the ball lending command is input, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the rented balls. In addition, the dispensing control device 70 is also configured to be capable of two-way communication with the firing control device 80, and when a predetermined firing stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the firing control device 80 to send a stop firing command.

The shooting control device 80 controls the shooting of game balls to the game area 21 . The firing control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output according to the rotation operation of the firing handle 13, a firing stop signal from a firing stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the firing stop button, and a firing stop signal from a firing stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the firing stop button. A touch signal or the like is input from a touch switch 82 that detects that the . On the other hand, the firing control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the firing motor 83 . The shooting control device 80 controls the shooting motor 83 so that the game ball is shot to the game area 21 with the shooting intensity based on the rotation amount signal. The shooting control device 80 stops driving the shooting motor 83 regardless of the operation of the shooting handle 13 and does not shoot the game ball when the touch signal is not input or when the shooting stop command is input.

The sub-integrated control device 90 is responsible for controlling game effects. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centering on a CPU 90a, and is provided with a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input/output port, a communication port, etc., in addition to the CPU 90a. This sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands by one-way communication from the main control device 60 via the effect relay terminal board 63, and performs effect control according to the received command. A detection signal from the production button switch 16a for detecting the operation of the production button 16 is inputted to the sub-integrated control device 90. - 特許庁On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs audio signals to the speaker 14 and lighting signals to various LEDs and lamps 15 . Also, from the sub-integrated control device 90, a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 is output by one-way communication. The effect pattern control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the effect display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect display device 37. do

[Outline of game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of a game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this manner will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol jackpot probability is the same probability for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, 1/285 in the normal state (low probability state), state) is 1/70. In the present embodiment, when a game ball that enters the big winning opening 26 after a big win game is executed passes through the specific area 43, it shifts to a probability variable state (probability variable state occurs) after the big win game ends. The jackpot patterns include variable probability jackpot patterns and normal jackpot patterns, and in the case of variable probability jackpot patterns, the jackpot game is executed in a mode in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 43 (a mode in which the opportunity for variable probability is given), In the case of the normal jackpot pattern, the jackpot game is executed in such a manner that the game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area 43.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the first special pattern include normal jackpot symbols and do not include probability variable jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the jackpot symbols of the second special pattern include odd-probability jackpot patterns and do not include normal jackpot patterns. The variable probability state (high probability state) continues until the number of variations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, the number of continuations of the variable probability state is, for example, 100 times, and when it reaches 100 times, it becomes a low probability state.

Further, after the jackpot game is over, a time-saving state occurs in which it is advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the second starting port 24.例文帳に追加The time saving state continues until the number of variations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number. The number of continuation times of the time saving state is, for example, 200 times when the big win game is executed triggered by the jackpot of the first special symbol and the time saving state occurs, and the jackpot game is executed triggered by the jackpot of the second special symbol. When the time saving state occurs, for example, it is 200 times or 2100 times. In the definite variable state that shifts after the end of the big hit game, since the time saving state also occurs at the same time, the definite variable state is also referred to as a high probability time saving state. In addition, since the number of continuations of the variable probability state after the end of the big hit game is, for example, 100 times, the time saving state continues until the number of variations reaches 100 times or 2000 times even after the end of the variable probability state. Since the jackpot probability is low probability after the end of the probability change state, the time saving state after the end of the probability change state is also called a state with low probability time saving. In addition, when the number of variations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches 100 times or 2000 times in the low-probability time-saving state, the time-saving state ends and the normal state is entered. This normal state is also referred to as a low-probability no time-saving state. In addition, the number of prize balls awarded by winning the game ball to the winning prize opening is 4 at the first start opening 23, 1 at the second start opening 24, 4 at the normal winning opening 28, and 4 at the big winning opening 26. is 15 pieces.

Also, the normal pattern hit probability is 1/100 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (about 100%) in the time saving state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (normal electric accessory) when the normal pattern is won is opened once for 0.2 seconds maximum in the normal state, but in the extended open state that occurs with the time saving state, Extends to 1 time for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. The first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbols are all held up to four variable displays, and the second special symbol variable display is given priority over the first special symbol variable display (special symbol 2). priority variation).

In the pachinko machine 1 with such specifications, when a game ball enters the first start hole 23 by hitting left, the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot pattern, a jackpot game is executed in which the big winning opening 26 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (predetermined number of times) in such a manner that the game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area 43.例文帳に追加The predetermined number of rounds is set to, for example, 5 rounds (5R) or 10 rounds (10R). A game ball cannot be entered into the big winning hole 26 by hitting to the left, but can be entered by hitting to the right. Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits to the right to complete the jackpot game. In the normal jackpot of the first special symbol, the jackpot game is executed in a manner in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific region 43, so after the jackpot game is finished, the time saving state (low probability time saving state) is not normally shifted to the variable probability state. state). In the time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern is higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal pattern is won is extended more than in the normal state, so the player hits to the right. By allowing the game ball to pass through the normal symbol operation gate 22, the second starting port 24 can be opened frequently and the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 24. - 特許庁When the game ball enters the second starting port 24 by hitting to the right, the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Then, when the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a variable-probability big-hit symbol, a big-hit game is executed in which the big winning opening 26 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds in a manner that the game ball easily passes through the specific area 43.例文帳に追加When the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the jackpot game, the state shifts to a variable probability state (state with a high probability of shortening working hours) after the jackpot game ends. In the variable probability state, the probability of winning a special symbol (probability of a big hit) is higher than in the normal state, and a time-saving state also occurs. , it is possible to generate a big hit advantageously, and it becomes a chance to acquire many balls in a short time.

[Main control process]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, especially the operation of the main controller 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. As shown in FIG. This processing is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control process includes power-on processing required to power-on the pachinko machine 1 (S100), random number update processing (S110), winning confirmation processing (S120), starting winning processing (S130), normal It is carried out by repeatedly executing a symbol game process (S140), a normal symbol winning game process (S150), a special symbol game process (S160) and a jackpot game process (S170). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 sends various commands to the control device in charge and executes the processing according to the command, thereby progressing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 .

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various random numbers for determination (information for determination). As the judgment random number, for example, a big hit judgment random number (special symbol Random number for success/failure determination) and a jackpot pattern used to determine the jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special display device (first special display device 31 or second special display device 32) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. Random number for symbol determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 31 or second special symbol display device 32) is stopped and displayed. Random numbers for use, random numbers for judging the success or failure of normal symbols used for judging whether a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns used for determining fluctuation patterns (fluctuation time) of special symbols, and the like. can be mentioned. When the random number update process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Winning confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 detects the state of various sensors (first start switch 23a, second start switch 24a, gate switch 22a, big win switch 26a, normal win switch 28a, etc.) state storage area. In addition, it is determined whether game balls are detected by switches related to prize balls (above-mentioned prize winning port switch excluding gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that game balls have been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and prize ball information is provided. , and stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the value of the prize ball information is not 0, a command for specifying the number of prize balls (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70, and the prize confirmation process is terminated. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for specifying the number of prize balls, the payout motor 73 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the payout switch 74 outputs the prize ball information (unpaid (number of game balls) is decremented by one. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the value of the prize ball information reaches zero. The process is repeated until the information also has a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Start winning process]
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the starting winning process. In the starting winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first starting port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first start port 23, whether the number of reservations of the current first special symbol (number of first special symbol reservations) is less than the upper limit number (value 4 in the embodiment) (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S204), A random number for determination of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the random number for determination acquired in S206, information regarding the progress of the first special symbol variation game such as the random number for determination of success or failure, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and the random number for determining the winning symbol can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol reserved number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reserved number instruction command includes information about the number of reserved first special symbols for displaying the reserved symbol 372 on the effect display device 37 . In addition, if it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23 in S200, or if it is determined that the number of reservations of the first special symbol has reached the upper limit number in S202, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S210.

Next, a detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second start port 24, the number of reservations of the current second special symbol (number of second special symbols) is less than the upper limit number (value 4 in the embodiment) (S212). When it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbols is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the second special symbols is incremented by 1 and the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34 is updated (S214), A random number for determination of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the random number for determination acquired in S216, information regarding the progress of the second special symbol variation game such as the random number for determination of success or failure, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and the random number for determining the winning symbol can be cited. Then, the second special symbol reserved number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol reserved number instruction command includes information about the second special symbol reserved number for displaying the reserved symbol 372 on the effect display device 37 . In addition, if it is determined that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24 in S210, or if it is determined that the number of reservations of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit number in S212, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S220.

Next, a detection signal from the gate switch 22a is inputted to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current normal symbol holding number is smaller than the upper limit number (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the reserved number of normal symbols is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of normal symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal pattern reserved number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, a random number for determination of normal symbols is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S226). In addition, as the random number for determination of the normal design, information regarding the progress of the variable game in the normal design, such as the random number for normal design suitability determination described above, can be exemplified. Then, the normal design reserved number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the starting winning process is terminated. If it is determined at S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22, or if it is determined at S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S224 to S228 is skipped, End the starting winning process. When the starting winning process is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols is normally greater than zero. When it is determined that the number of reservations is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reservations is greater than the value 0, the number of reservations is decremented by the value 1 to determine whether or not the normal design is appropriate, and based on the result of the determination, the normal design (stop design) to be stopped and displayed is determined. . Judgment of the suitability of normal symbols is performed by comparing a random number for judging the suitability of normal symbols acquired based on the passage of a game ball through a normal symbol operation gate 22 and a winning value contained in a normal symbol winning judgment table, When the random number for judging normal symbol suitability coincides with any of the winning values, it is judged as winning, and when the random number for judging ordinary symbol suitability does not coincide with any winning value, it judges as losing. In this embodiment, the winning probability of normal symbols is 1/100 in the normal state, and about 1/1 in the time-saving state. Then, as a result of the success/failure determination, if it is determined to be a hit, a winning symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the normal symbol, and if it is determined to be a loss, a losing symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the normal symbol. When the stop pattern of the normal pattern is set, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (1 second or 2 seconds, etc.) is set and the fluctuation display of the normal pattern is started, and when the fluctuation time passes, the normal pattern is stopped with the decided stop pattern. indicate. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol game processing is terminated as a lost symbol. On the other hand, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 24 is set as a winning, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game processing is finished. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state, and is set to 3.0 seconds in the time saving state. However, in the normal state, the normal symbols are rarely displayed as the winning symbols, so the second starting port 24 is rarely opened. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol per game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal per-symbol game processing of S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the process of opening. When it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the opening operation, the normal per-symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, the elapsed time (opening time) after starting the opening operation is the set time (0.2 seconds or 3.0 seconds) normally set in the symbol game processing. 0 seconds), and whether or not a specified number of game balls have entered the second start port 24. When it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the normal per-symbol game processing is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24.例文帳に追加Terminate once. On the other hand, if it is determined that the open time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 24 even before the open time reaches the set time, The opening operation of the second starting port 24 is terminated (driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is terminated), and the normal per-symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal per symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing an example of special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game process of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S300). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is the value 1, the special symbol game process is terminated. When the special symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not 1, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being changed (S302) or whether or not the fixed symbol is being displayed (S304). , respectively. When it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable display and is not being displayed in a fixed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S308), and the second special symbol is read out. is executed (S310), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special symbols is greater than 0 (S312). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the first special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S314), and the first special symbol is read. is executed (S316), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, when the number of reserved first special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are both greater than the value 0, the second special symbol variation display (retention digestion) is preferentially executed (special Figure 2 preferential variation). Of course, it is not limited to this, and the first special symbol variation display (holding digestion) may be preferentially performed (special symbol 1 priority variation), and the special symbol variation display is the start port ( It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 23 and the second start port 24 (change in order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol may be performed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous variation). Details of the second special symbol variation display related process of S310 and the first special symbol variation display related process of S316 will be described below. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of processing related to variable display. In order to avoid duplication, the first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process will be described below using the common flowchart of FIG. 11 .

In the variable display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0, that is, whether or not the state is in the low probability state (S400). When it is determined that the probability variation flag is 0 (low probability state), a low probability jackpot determination process (win/fail judgment) is performed (S402), and the probability variation flag is 1 (variability state, high probability). probability state), a high-probability jackpot determination process with a high jackpot probability is performed (S404). The big-hit determination process is performed by comparing the big-hit determination random number obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23 or the second start port 24 and the big-hit value contained in the big-hit determination table, When the random number for judging a big win coincides with any one of the big winning values, it is judged as a big win, and when the random number for judging a big winning does not coincide with any value of a big win, it is judged as a failure. The jackpot determination table, among the jackpot determination tables for low probability and high probability, when the probability variation flag is value 0 (low probability state), the low probability jackpot determination table with a small jackpot value is used, and the probability variation flag is a value When it is 1 (high probability state), a high probability jackpot determination table with many jackpot values is used. When the big hit determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (S406).

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, a jackpot pattern is determined based on the jackpot pattern determination random number read in S308 or S314 (S408). This processing is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different contents of the jackpot game, game states after the jackpot game is finished, etc., using a jackpot pattern determination random number. The determined big-hit symbols are stored until the big-hit game ends. This is a measure due to the need to clear the value of the variable probability flag that sets the game state during the big hit game. The contents of the jackpot game are different in the number of rounds and the opening/closing pattern of the sorting device 40, as well as the number of fluctuations of the special symbols (number of times of time reduction, specific number of times) for maintaining the time saving state generated after the end of the big win game. The number of rounds is set to, for example, 5R or 10R, as described above.

Moreover, FIG. 12 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the opening-and-closing pattern of the distribution apparatus 40 during a big-hit game, and the game state after a big-hit game is over. As described above, in this embodiment, the first special symbol jackpot (special figure 1 jackpot) is a normal jackpot in which the game ball is unlikely to pass through the specific area 43, and the second special symbol jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot) ) is a probability variable jackpot in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 43 . In the jackpot of the first special symbol, the opening/closing pattern of the sorting device 40 is such that the sorting blades 42 are opened and closed for a short period of time when the big prize winning opening 26 is opened in each round, and the game balls are guided to the specific area 43 for a short period of time. defined in the pattern. Therefore, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 43 in each round of the jackpot game of the first special symbol. On the other hand, in the second special symbol jackpot, the opening/closing pattern of the sorting device 40 is such that when one game ball enters the big winning hole 26 in each round, the sorting blades 42 are opened and then kept open until the end of the round. , the pattern is determined to continuously guide the game ball to the specific area 43 . Therefore, in each round of the jackpot game with the second special symbol, the game balls after the second ball entering the big winning hole 26 pass through the specific area 43 . When the game ball passes through the specific area 43 (V pass), a 100-time probability variable state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the first special pattern jackpot, the game state at the time of the jackpot occurrence is either a normal state (low probability no time saving state), a time saving state (low probability time saving state) or a variable state (high probability time saving state). Regardless of whether or not, the time saving state of 200 times is provided after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, in the second special pattern jackpot, if the game state at the time of the jackpot occurrence is a normal state (low probability no time saving state) or a variable state (high probability time saving state), 200 times of time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. When the game state at the time of occurrence of the big win is the time saving state (state with low probability of time saving), the time saving state is given 2100 times after the big win game ends. It should be noted that a different time-saving state (time-saving number of times) may be provided according to the game state at the time of the occurrence of the big hit, like the big hit of the second special symbol, even in the case of the first special symbol big hit. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets the normal mode as the production mode when the game state is a normal state (low probability no time saving state), and when the game state is a time saving state (low probability time saving state) A mode is set, and the probability variable mode is set when the game state is a probability variable state (state with high probability of shortening working hours).

When the big hit pattern is determined in S408, the fluctuation time of the special pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) is determined (S410).

Also, when it is determined in S406 that the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a winning symbol is determined based on the winning symbol determination random number read out in S308 or S314 (S412). Then, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern read in S308 or S314, the variation time of the special symbol (loss variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display of the determined outlier symbol is determined ( S414). The variation pattern of the special symbol is, for example, determined using a first variation table with an average variation time of 10 seconds in the normal state, and using a second variation table with an average variation time of 3 seconds in the time saving state. It is determined.

When the variation pattern is determined in this way, the variable display of the special symbols is started (S416), the reserved number of special symbols is decremented by 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S418). This process, when starting the variable display of the first special symbol, decrements the reserved number of the first special symbol by a value of 1 and updates the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. When the variable display of the 2 special symbols is started, the second special symbol reservation number is decremented by 1 and the display of the second special symbol reservation number display device 34 is updated. In addition, along with the update of the number of reserved special symbols, the random number for determination related to the reserved to be digested this time is cleared. Then, the variable instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S420), and the variable display-related processing ends. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the variation instruction command transmits a control command to the performance symbol control device 91 so that the performance display device 37 starts the symbol variation performance. The variation instruction command includes the result of the big hit determination, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the fixed symbol (normal big winning symbol, the probability variable big winning symbol or the missing symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 9 and 10, when the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed, the first special symbol is executed in S302. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S318). Since the variation time is set according to the variation pattern of the special symbols determined in S410 or S414, whether or not the variation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time from the start of the variation display of the special symbols and the variation pattern. This can be done by comparing the corresponding variation times. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S320), and the fixed symbol of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is displayed (S322). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the performance symbol control device 91 so that the performance display device 37 ends the symbol variation performance. Then, it is determined whether or not the determined symbol display time has elapsed (S324). Here, the determined symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. When it is determined that the fixed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is once terminated. When the special symbol game processing is executed after the special symbols are stopped and displayed, it is determined at S304 that the determined symbols are being displayed, so it is again determined at S324 whether or not the determined symbol display time has elapsed, and the determined symbols are determined. If it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the finalized symbols is ended (S326), and it is determined whether or not the finalized symbols are the jackpot symbols (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that the pattern is a big win, in order to generate a big win, the operation of the condition device is started (S330), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S332), and the value 1 is set to the big win flag. (S334). Also, the game state at the time of occurrence of the big hit is stored in a predetermined game state storage area of the RAM 60c (S336). In addition, as the game state at the time of the occurrence of the jackpot, it is stored whether it is a normal state (low probability no time saving state) or time saving state (low probability time saving state) or probability variable state (high probability time saving state) . Then, a big-hit game start effect command including the content of the big-hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S338). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes a jackpot game start effect (opening effect). In order to stop the variable probability function and the time saving function during the jackpot game, the variable probability flag is set to 0 (S340, S342) when the variable probability flag is 1 (variable probability state), and when the time saving flag is 1 (short time state). The time saving flag is set to the value 0 (S344, S346), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S348), and the special symbol game process is terminated. In addition, the value of a jackpot flag, the value of a probability variation flag, and the value of a time-saving flag are included in a game state designation|designated command. When the special symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S328 that the symbol is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S350), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not 1 but 0, the process proceeds to S358. When it is determined that the variable probability flag is 1, the variable probability counter is decremented by 1 (S352), and it is determined whether or not the variable probability counter is 0 (S354). Here, the variable probability counter indicates the number of remaining variations of the special symbols maintaining the variable probability state, and a predetermined value is set to the variable probability counter at the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, when winning in the probability variable jackpot, a value 100 is set to the probability variable counter at the end of the jackpot game as the number of variations of the special symbols in which the probability variable state continues (the number of times the probability variable state continues). If it is determined that the probability variable counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next S358 while maintaining the probability variable state, and if it is determined that the probability variable counter is 0, the probability variable flag is set to a value of 0 ( S356), and proceeds to the next process of S358.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is value 1 (S358), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is not value 1 but value 0, the process proceeds to S348. If the time saving flag is determined to be 1, the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S360), and it is determined whether the time saving counter is 0 (S362). Here, the time-saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time-saving state, and a predetermined value is set to the time-saving counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a value of 200 or a value of 2100 is set to the time-saving counter at the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot patterns (normal jackpot patterns and variable probability jackpot patterns) and the game state when the jackpot occurs. When it is determined that the time saving counter is not 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated while maintaining the time saving state, and when it is determined that the time saving counter is 0, the time saving flag is set to 0 in order to end the time saving state. (S364). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S348), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Jackpot game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big-hit game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big-hit flag is value 1 (during the big-hit game) (S500). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is 1, whether or not the jackpot 26 is open (S502), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is in progress (S504), and whether the jackpot game end effect is in progress. It is determined whether or not (S506), and whether or not it is during the open interval (S508). When all of S502-S508 are negatively determined, a jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S510), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 having received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start performance is started, when the jackpot game processing is executed next time, it is determined in S504 that the jackpot game start performance is being performed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start performance time has elapsed. (S512). When it is determined that the jackpot game start performance time has not elapsed, the jackpot game processing is once terminated. When it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the jackpot 26 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 26c (S514). Next, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a normal jackpot (S516), and if it is determined to be a normal jackpot, the distribution blades 42 of the distribution device 40 are opened for a very short time such as less than 1 second. By driving the distribution solenoid 42c only once at high speed, the specific area 43 (V area) is opened for a short period of time (S518), and the jackpot game process is terminated. In S518, since the specific area 43 is opened for a very short period of time immediately after the opening of the big winning hole 26, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 43. Also, when it is determined in S516 that it is not the normal jackpot but the variable probability jackpot, S518 is skipped and the jackpot game processing is terminated. Therefore, in the variable probability big hit, even if the big winning hole 26 is opened, the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 44. - 特許庁

When the big winning opening 26 is opened in S514, when the big winning game process is executed next time, it is determined in S502 that the big winning opening 26 is being opened, and whether or not the current big winning is a probability variable big winning (S520). ), based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 26a, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the first game ball enters after the opening of the big winning opening 26 (S522). When it is determined that the current jackpot is a variable hit and the timing is when the first game ball enters, the distribution solenoid 42c is driven so as to open the distribution blade 42 of the distribution device 40. The area 43 (V area) is released (S524). Thus, in the variable probability big hit, when the first game ball enters after opening the big winning hole 26, the specific area 43 is opened. The opening of the specific area 43 is continued until the round game ends. At S520, it is determined that the normal jackpot is not the probability variable jackpot, or if not even one game ball has entered the jackpot 26, or the game ball after the second ball has entered the jackpot 26, so 1 ball is hit at S522. If it is determined that it is not the timing when the eye game ball enters, S524 is skipped.

Subsequently, based on the detection signal from the big winning hole switch 26a, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 26 has reached a specified number (10 in the embodiment) (S526). 26 has reached the maximum opening time (28.0 seconds in the embodiment) (S528). When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the big winning hole 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the big winning hole 26 is maintained. The jackpot game processing is once terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 26 has reached a specified number, or even if the number of balls entering the big winning hole 26 does not reach the specified number, the opening time of the big winning hole 26 reaches the maximum opening time. If it is determined that the number has been reached, the big winning opening 26 is closed (S530), and it is determined whether or not the current big win is a variable probability big win (S532). If it is determined to be a variable probability big hit, the specific region 43 (V region) is closed by driving the distribution solenoid 42c so as to close the distribution blade 42 of the distribution device 40 (S534). If it is determined that it is a normal jackpot instead of a variable probability jackpot, S534 is skipped. As described above, in the case of a normal jackpot, the sorting blades 42 of the sorting device 40 are opened and closed when the big prize opening 26 is opened. is already closed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S536). The number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to the number of times (for example, 5 times or 10 times) according to the jackpot pattern. This is done by determining whether or not the number of times determined according to the jackpot pattern has been reached. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S538), and the jackpot game processing is terminated. When the open interval occurs, it is determined in S508 that the open interval is in progress when the next big win game process is executed, so it is determined whether or not the open interval time has elapsed (S540). When it is determined that the interval time between openings has not elapsed, the big winning game processing is temporarily terminated while the large winning opening 26 is closed, and when it is determined that the interval time between openings has elapsed, the large winning opening 26 is opened again ( S514). It should be noted that when the big winning opening 26 is opened, the specific area 43 is opened and closed for a short period of time in S518 in the case of a normal jackpot. Further, if it is a variable probability big hit, when the first game ball enters in S522, the specific area 43 is opened in S524.

In this way, after repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 26 with the interval between openings and the operation (opening and closing) of the sorting device 40 during the round game, it is determined in S536 that the current round game is the final round. Then, a big-hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542), and the big-hit game processing ends. The sub-integrated control device 90 having received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed since it is determined in S506 that the jackpot game end effect is being performed when the big win game processing is started next time. (S544). When it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not passed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and when it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has passed, the operation of the accessory continuous operating device is stopped (S546), and the condition The operation of the device is stopped (S548). Subsequently, based on the detection signal from the specific area passage switch 43a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 during the current big hit game (S550). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific region 43, in order to generate a variable probability state, the variable probability flag is set to a value of 1 (S552), and a variable probability counter is set to a predetermined value such as 100 for the probability variable counter. Processing is performed (S554). Further, when it is determined in S550 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, the processing of S552 and S554 is skipped.

Subsequently, the game state at the time of the occurrence of the big hit stored in the game state storage area in S336 of the special symbol game process is read, and the probability variable jackpot (special figure 2 It is determined whether or not it is a probability variable jackpot symbol) (S556). When it is determined that it is a special figure 2 probability variable jackpot that occurred in a state with a low probability of time saving, in order to generate a time saving state, the time saving flag is set to a value 1 (S558), and a predetermined value such as a value 2100 is set to the time saving counter. A time saving counter setting process to be set is performed (S560). In addition, in S556, it is not a special figure 2 probability variable jackpot that occurred in a state with a low probability of time saving, that is, a special figure 1 normal jackpot that occurred in a normal state (low probability no time saving state) or a special figure 1 that occurred in a probability variable state (high probability time saving state) If it is determined that it was a variable probability big hit in FIG. 2, in order to generate a time saving state, the time saving flag is set to a value of 1 (S562), and a time saving counter setting process is performed to set a predetermined value such as a value of 200 to the time saving counter ( S564). In this way, when a probability variable jackpot (special figure 2 probability variable jackpot) occurs in a low-probability time-saving state (specific state), the time-saving number of times (time-saving counter, specific number of times) than when a jackpot occurs in a normal state or a probability variable state Since a large number of times (value) is set, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. Note that the processing of S550 to S564 is an example, and is not limited to the described processing. For example, the process of S550 may be performed after determining whether or not it is a variable probability big hit. Then, the value 0 is set to the jackpot flag (S566), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S568), and the jackpot game processing is terminated. In addition, the value of the variable probability flag, the value of the time saving flag, and the value of the jackpot flag are included in the gaming state designation command. A sub-integrated control device 90, recognizing the occurrence of the variable probability state from the value of the variable probability flag and the time saving flag included in the game state designation command, performs an effect to notify that the variable probability mode is entered due to passing V. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 90 that recognizes the occurrence of the time saving state from the game state designation command performs an effect or the like that notifies the time saving mode without entering the variable probability mode. In addition, the CPU 60 a of the main control device 60 may transmit a command indicating V passage to the sub-integrated control device 90 when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 .

Next, the game state transition in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of game state transition. In addition, in FIG. 15, for convenience of explanation, normal state (low probability no time saving state) normal state A, time saving state (low probability time saving state) time saving state B, B1, B2, probability variable state (high probability time saving state) ) are illustrated as probability changing states C1 and C2. First, when a jackpot with the first special symbol occurs in the normal state A (FIG. 15 (1)), it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 43 (V passage) during the jackpot game, so the jackpot is won. After the end of the game, it is determined that there is no V passage, the number of times of time saving (time saving counter) is set to 200 times, and the time saving state B is entered. In addition, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 200 times (determination of success or failure) without occurrence of a big hit in the time saving state B1 and the time saving state B ends (FIG. 15 (2)), the state returns to the normal state A.

On the other hand, when the second special symbol jackpot occurs in the time saving state B and passes V during the jackpot game (Fig. 15 (3)), the probability variation count (probability variation counter) is set to 100 times and the time saving count is set to 2100 times. Set and move to probability variable state C1. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbols reaches 100 times without the occurrence of a big hit in the variable probability state C1 (Fig. 15 (4)), the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state B1 with 2000 remaining times. When the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 2000 times and the time saving state B1 ends without a big hit occurring in this time saving state B1 ((5) in FIG. 15), the normal state A is returned to. However, the low-probability jackpot probability is 1/285, and usually the probability variable jackpot of the second special symbol is pulled back within the number of fluctuations of 2000 times, and V passes during the jackpot game (Fig. 15 (6)), After the jackpot game ends, the state is shifted to the variable probability state C1 again.

In addition, when the second special pattern big hit occurs in the variable probability state C1 and V passes during the big win game (Fig. 15 (7)), the probability variable number is set to 100 times and the time saving number is set to 200 times, It shifts to probability change state C2. When a big hit of the second special symbol occurs in the variable probability state C2 and V passes during the big win game (FIG. 15 (8)), the state changes to the variable probability state C2 again after the big win game is completed. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations in the special symbol reaches 100 times without the occurrence of a big hit in the variable probability state C2 (FIG. 15 (9)), the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state B2 with the remaining 100 times. In this time-saving state B2, when the probability variable big hit of the second special symbol is pulled back and V is passed during the big win game (FIG. 15 (10)), the state shifts to the probability variable state C1 after the big win game ends. When the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 100 times in the time saving state B2 and the time saving state B2 ends ((11) in FIG. 15), the game returns to the normal state A.

Here, as shown in FIG. 15 (3), when the probability variable jackpot of the second special symbol occurs in a time saving state (low probability time saving state), a low probability (for example Even if the jackpot probability is 1/285), a jackpot can usually be generated. In addition, if V does not pass during the jackpot game with the second special symbol, it becomes a time saving state without shifting to the probability variable state after the jackpot game ends, and after the jackpot game that occurred during that time saving state, the time saving state of 2100 times again. Granted. In this way, when V is not passed during the jackpot game of the second special pattern, it is possible to repeat the jackpot of the second special pattern and the occurrence of 2100 times of time-saving state (low-probability time-saving state). In that case, a game different from the design for generating a variable probability state by passing the V is performed, and there is a risk that a game profit exceeding expectations is given to the player and an unexpected disadvantage is given to the game parlor. In addition, for example, when the specific area 43 is opened only in a specific round during a jackpot game, the case where the V is not passed is likely to occur, and such a possibility increases. In order to avoid such a risk, in this embodiment, by making it easy for the game ball to pass V in all round games in the probability variable jackpot (jackpot of the second special symbol in this embodiment), as designed It encourages the progress of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, when one game ball enters the big winning opening 26 in all round games in the probability variable jackpot, the specific area 43 is opened thereafter until the round game is finished. Therefore, unless the player intentionally allows the game ball to pass through the V, it is almost certain that the game ball passes through the V during the big win game. In addition, when V is not intentionally passed, only one game ball is entered in each round game, and after that, the maximum open time is reached and the round game is finished. Therefore, for example, when the number of prize balls entering the big prize opening 26 is 15 and the jackpot of 10 rounds is won, if only one ball is entered in each round, the number of prize balls won in the jackpot game will be 150 balls. Subtracting the amount fired gives 140 balls. On the other hand, since the jackpot probability in the time saving state (low-probability time saving state) is 1/285, it is assumed that one jackpot occurs in 285 rotations on average. In the time-saving state, game balls enter the second starting port 24 frequently and the reduction in the number of balls held can be suppressed more than in the normal state, but since the number is still gradually reduced, for example, 100 game balls are shot. In that case, the number of balls to be played is set to 95 balls. In addition, if the gauge configuration (design) is such that it rotates about 8 times when 100 game balls are shot, about 3562.5 game balls need to be shot to generate a big hit, which is a reduction of about 178 balls. Therefore, even if 140 balls are won in the jackpot game, the reduced amount (178 balls) exceeds the value, so there is no advantage in intentionally not allowing the V to pass.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, in the probability variable jackpot (specific jackpot game) of the second special symbol, the game ball is placed in the specific area 43 from the timing when one game ball enters the big winning hole 26 in each round game. The sorting device 40 is controlled so as to sort to . As a result, in the probability variable big hit of the second special symbol, the game ball can be almost certainly passed through the specific area 43 in each round game. Also, if two or more game balls enter during the round game, the game balls pass through the specific area 43, so even if the number of balls entering during the round game decreases, the game balls pass through the specific area. can be made Therefore, after the jackpot game ends, the game can be shifted to the high probability state as designed, and the progress of the game as designed can be encouraged.

In the embodiment, the distribution device 40 is controlled to distribute the game balls to the specific area 43 from the timing when the first game ball enters the big winning hole 26 in each round game of the probability variable jackpot, but it is limited to this. Rather, the distribution device 40 may be controlled so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area 43 from a predetermined timing at the beginning of each round game. At the beginning of the round game, the remaining time until reaching a predetermined time (for example, 28.0 seconds) is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the big winning opening 26 from the start of the round game. It can be a period in which the number of remaining balls until reaching a predetermined number (for example, 10) is greater than the number of balls entering. For this reason, for example, in each round game, the timing at which two or three game balls enter the big winning hole 26 is set as a predetermined timing in the early stage, and the game balls are distributed to the specific area 43. Device 40 may be controlled. Also, the distribution device 40 may be controlled to distribute the game balls to the specific area 43 with the predetermined timing of the opening stage, such as the timing when 2 seconds or 3 seconds have passed since the start of each round game. In addition, the elapsed time from the start of the round game includes the case where the elapsed time is 0 seconds, and the number of balls entering the big winning opening 26 from the start of the round game includes the case where the number of entering balls is 0. be Therefore, the distribution device 40 may be controlled so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area 43 from the same timing as the start of each round game, for example, the timing at which the big winning opening 26 is opened. It should be noted that the predetermined timing is a gauge configuration (design) that reduces the number of balls held during the time saving state as described above, so that the prize during the big hit game obtained when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43 It is acceptable as long as there is no merit for the player, such as the amount of decrease during the time saving state is larger than the ball (game profit).

In the embodiment, the distribution device 40 is operated for a short time at the start of the round in each round game of the normal jackpot to open the specific region 43 for a short time. It is acceptable as long as it is in a mode that makes it difficult to pass through. Alternatively, the specific area 43 may not be opened (the game ball may not pass through the specific area 43) in the normal jackpot.

In the embodiment, the jackpot of the first special pattern is only the normal jackpot and does not include the probability variable jackpot, but the invention is not limited to this, and the first special pattern jackpot may include the probability variable jackpot. In addition, although the second special symbol jackpot is limited to the variable probability jackpot and does not include the normal jackpot, the second special symbol jackpot may include the normal jackpot. When the jackpot of the first special symbol includes the variable probability jackpot or when the jackpot of the second special symbol includes the normal jackpot, in each round game of the probability variable jackpot, in the same way as in each round game of the normal jackpot, a distribution device at the start of the round. 40 may be activated for a short period of time to open the specific area 43 for a short period of time. Thus, until the first game ball enters the big winning hole 26 (until it reaches a predetermined timing in the beginning), it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether it is a variable big win or a normal big win. can.

In the embodiment, when a big hit occurs in the time saving state (low probability time saving state, specific state), the number of time saving times after the jackpot game ends ( However, it is not limited to this, and when a big hit occurs in a time-saving state, if a privilege that is more advantageous to the player is given than when a big hit occurs in a variable probability state. good. For example, when a big win occurs in the time-saving state, the number of times of variable probability after the end of the big win game may be larger than when a big win occurs in the variable probability state. In addition, the privilege is not limited to the privilege after the end of the big win game, and an advantageous privilege may be given as a privilege during the big win game, such as a high ratio of execution of the big win game with a large number of rounds, for example. Alternatively, when a big hit occurs in the time saving state, a privilege similar to that in the case of a big hit in the variable probability state may be given. By doing so, it is less likely that the player intentionally does not allow the V to pass. However, if the configuration is such that the game balls are distributed to the specific area 43 only in a specific round during the big hit game, the player may miss the V passage regardless of the player's intention and may not shift to the variable probability state, so as in the present embodiment. It is meaningful to configure

In the embodiment, the probability variable number of times after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100 times, and the time saving number of times is set to 200 times or 2100 times, but these numbers are examples and are not limited to these numbers. In addition, in a gaming machine that generates a time saving state as a relief for the player when the number of times the special symbol changes (hit or fail judgment) reaches a predetermined number of times (reaches the ceiling) without the occurrence of a big hit, the predetermined It is good also as the number of times until it becomes the number of times. For example, in the case where the predetermined number of times to be the ceiling is 1000 times, the number of times of time reduction after the end of the jackpot game may be 999 times.

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

The correspondence relationship between the main elements of the embodiments and the main elements of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting opening 23 and the second starting opening 24 correspond to the "starting opening", and the big winning opening 26 having the specific area 43 (V area) corresponds to the "big winning opening". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes S402 and S404 of the processing corresponds to the "win/fail determination means", and the main control device 60 that executes the jackpot game processing (excluding S516, S518, S520 to S524, S532, and S534) The CPU 60a corresponds to the "jackpot game execution means", the distribution device 40 corresponds to the "distribution means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes S516, S518, S520 to S524, S532, S534 of the jackpot game processing. corresponds to "operation control means". Further, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", and the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port". Note that the correspondence relationship between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems is the Since it is an example for specifically explaining the mode for solving the problem, it does not limit the elements of the invention described in the column of the means for solving the problem. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of Means to Solve the Problem should be made based on the description in that column, and the Examples are based on the description of the invention described in the column of Means to Solve the Problem. This is only a specific example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above using examples, the present invention is not limited to such examples, and can be embodied in various forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 pachinko machine, 2 outer frame, 3 front frame, 3a front frame open switch, 4 glass plate, 5 inner frame, 5a inner frame open switch, 11 upper tray, 12 lower tray, 13 firing handle, 14 speaker, 15 frame side Decorative lamp, 16 production button, 16a production button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal pattern operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 first start port, 23a first Starting port switch, 24 Second starting port, 24a Second starting port switch, 24b Open/close blade, 24c Second starting port solenoid, 26 Large winning port, 26a Large winning port switch, 26b Open/close plate, 26c Large winning port solenoid, 28 Normal winning mouth, 28a Normal winning mouth switch, 29 Out mouth, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special Design reservation number display device (first special figure reservation number display device), 34 2nd special design reservation number display device (second special figure reservation number display device), 35 normal design display device (normal figure display device), 36 normal Design reservation number display device (normal diagram reservation number display device), 37 production display device, 371L, 371C, 371R production design (pseudo design), 372 reservation design, 373 character design, 38 center role, 40 distribution device, 41 Warp exit, 42 distribution blade, 42c distribution solenoid, 43 specific area, 43a specific area passage switch, 44 non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 adjustment display device, 53 ball rental button, 53a ball Rental switch, 54 adjustment button, 54a adjustment switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 pattern display device relay terminal board, 63 effect relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay Terminal plate, 65 External connection terminal plate, 70 Dispensing control device, 71 Dispensing relay terminal plate, 73 Dispensing motor, 74 Dispensing switch, 75 Full switch, 76 Ball out switch, 80 Launch control device, 81 Launch stop switch, 82 Touch switch , 83 firing motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM , 90c RAM, 91 effect pattern control device, 100 hall computer.

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a plurality of starting ports including a variable starting port that changes between a state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which a game ball is easy to enter ;
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
When the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a big win game is executed in which a round game is performed a plurality of times to close the big winning hole when a predetermined time elapses after opening the big winning hole or when a predetermined number of game balls enter. jackpot game execution means;
Distributing means for distributing a game ball that has entered the big winning hole to the specific area or an area other than the specific area;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the sorting means;
As a game state, there is a time-saving state in which the possibility of a game ball entering the variable start hole is higher than usual, and a high probability that the hit probability of the result of the success/failure judgment is higher than the normal low probability. a game state setting means capable of setting a probability state;
A gaming machine comprising
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes game balls to the specific area in all the round games,
The game state setting means is capable of setting the time-saving state after the end of the big win game, sets the time-saving state at least after the end of the specific big win game, and enters the big winning hole in the big win game. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the high probability state is set after the end of the jackpot game,
The operation control means determines whether, in the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the time from the start of the round game to the big winning opening. controlling the distributing means to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining balls until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of entering balls;
The result of the hit/fail determination in the high probability state and in the time reduction state is the case where the hit probability is low and the result of the hit/fail determination is a hit in the time reduction state and the specific jackpot game is executed. A privilege more advantageous to the player than when the specific jackpot game is executed as a hit is given to the player.
game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game state setting means terminates the time saving state when the success/failure determination is performed a predetermined number of times in the time saving state, and the high probability state when the success/failure determination is performed a predetermined high probability number of times in the high probability state. terminates the
The number of times of time saving is the number of times that does not change depending on whether or not the game ball that entered the big winning hole in the big hit game has passed through the specific area,
The advantageous privilege is that the number of times of time reduction is large
game machine.

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