JP7237359B2 - ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine that makes it easier for a ball to enter a first start opening or a second start opening by sorting game balls according to the progress of a game.

A pinball game machine typified by a pachinko machine has a game area provided in front of a game board, and a center case provided with a liquid crystal display device (performance pattern display device) is provided in the game area. The game area is divided into left and right flow areas where game balls flow down by the center case. ), and a first starting port into which a game ball that has flowed down the left flow area can enter. And such a configuration is advantageous in that game balls are easier to enter the second start opening of the normal electric accessory than in the normal game state or the normal game state after the special game operation for opening the big winning opening is completed. A game state (for example, a short-time game state in which the fluctuation time of normal symbols becomes short and the opening time of normal electric accessories becomes long), so in this advantageous game state, right-handed hitting is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the normal game state, hitting left is advantageous for the player. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-300003 discloses a configuration for hitting a game ball to the right or left according to the game state.

JP 2016-128114 A

By the way, the above-described conventional pinball game machine is configured so that the original game characteristics of the game machine can be properly exhibited by hitting left in the normal game state and hitting right in the advantageous game state. It is However, in such a conventional configuration, even in the normal game state, if the normal electric accessory is opened, the ball can be entered into the second start opening. You may be targeted to enter the second starting port by measuring. This is because, in general, it is more advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the second starting hole than to enter the first starting hole. In this way, the game aiming to enter the ball into the second starting hole in the normal game state is different from the original game characteristics of the game machine, and it has been desired to suppress the implementation by the player.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a pinball game machine capable of properly exhibiting the original game characteristics of the game machine by sorting game balls according to the game state.

The present invention includes a game area including a first flow-down area and a second flow-down area where game balls flow down, a first starting port provided so that the game ball flowing down the first flow-down area can enter, A second start port provided so that a game ball flowing down the second flow area can be entered, and is converted into an open state in which the game ball can be entered and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter; A first reservation memory is generated and stored due to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening, and a second reservation memory is generated due to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening. a retention storage means for storing the first retention memory or the second retention memory, a success determination means for determining whether or not a big hit is achieved according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability by digestion of the first retention memory or the second retention memory, and a success determination result of the success determination means A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game for opening a jackpot provided in the game area in the case of a jackpot, a normal game state, and a ball entering the second start port compared to the normal game state. It comprises a state conversion control means for converting to an easy advantageous game state, and a winning probability setting means having a plurality of the jackpot winning probabilities different from each other and selectively setting any one of the jackpot winning probabilities. In the pinball game machine, a suggestive effect device for executing a suggestive effect suggesting winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the winning probability setting means, and a suggestion performance device for digesting the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. and a suggestive effect control means for controlling the execution of the suggestive effect in the suggestive effect device, the suggestive effect control means executing the suggestive effect when the second reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state. The pinball game machine is characterized in that it has normal suggestion processing contents that are executed with a low probability as compared to the consumption of the first reserved memory in the normal game state or not.

Here, the "winning probability information" is information indicating the probability of winning a jackpot set by the probability setting means, information indicating whether the set probability of winning a jackpot is high or low, and information indicating whether the probability of winning a jackpot is high or low. Information indicating whether or not it is the probability of winning a big win, information indicating that the probability of winning a big win has been changed by the probability setting means, etc. can be applied. Furthermore, it is also possible to selectively use one information out of the plurality of information.
The "suggestive effect device" may be any of a liquid crystal display (effect pattern display device) that displays a pattern (image), a speaker that generates sound, a lighting or blinking lamp or LED, and furthermore, these It may be more than one of Such a "suggestive effect device" may be dedicated to executing the suggestive effect, or may execute effects other than the suggestive effect.
The "suggestion effect" may not only suggest winning probability information, but also suggest the degree of expectation for winning a big win.
The "suggestive effect" is executed in a mode suitable for the "suggestive effect device". That is, when the suggestive effect device is a liquid crystal display, the "suggestive effect" is an effect of displaying a pattern suggesting winning probability information, and when the suggestive effect device is a speaker, the "suggestive effect" is the winning probability. It is an effect of generating a sound suggesting information, and when the suggestive effect device is a lamp or an LED, the "suggestive effect" is an effect of generating light suggesting winning probability information.
The "suggestive effect control means" can execute suggestive effects at various timings. It is preferable to execute the suggestion effect or to execute the suggestive effect during the jackpot game.

In such a configuration, when the second reserved memory generated by the ball entering the second starting hole is consumed in the normal game state in which the main game is aimed at the first starting hole, the suggestive effect is not executed. Or, since a so-called penalty occurs in which the suggestive effect is executed with a low probability compared to the consumption of the first reserved memory, the player tries to execute the game aiming at the second start opening in the normal game state. can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present invention, the game aimed at the first starting hole is stably executed in the normal game state, and the original game characteristics in the normal game state can be properly exhibited.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention described above, the suggestive effect control means does not execute the suggestive effect or the second reserve in the advantageous game state when the first reserve memory is consumed in the advantageous game state. A configuration is proposed that includes advantageous suggestive processing content that is executed with a low probability compared to digestion of memory.

In such a configuration, when the first reserved memory generated by the ball entering the first starting hole is consumed in an advantageous game state in which the main game is aimed at the second starting hole, the suggestive effect is not executed. Or, since a so-called penalty occurs in which the suggestion probability is executed with a low probability compared to the consumption of the second reserved memory, the player tries to execute a game aiming at the first start port in an advantageous game state. can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, according to this configuration, since the game aiming at the second starting port is stably executed in the advantageous game state, the original game characteristics of the gaming machine are properly exhibited in the normal game state and the advantageous game state. obtain.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention described above, it is provided with a second flow detection means capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the second flow area of the game area, and the game ball is detected by the second flow detection means in a normal game state. A configuration is proposed that includes penalty notification means for executing a predetermined penalty effect based on the detection of .

Here, as the "second flow detection means", there is one that detects a game ball flowing down the second flow area, and a ball entrance (second starting (including the mouth) to detect a game ball entered.
The "penalty effect" preferably suggests that the suggestive effect is not executed, or suggests that the suggestive effect is difficult to execute. preferably suggests that the suggestive effect is not executed, and if the penalty means that the suggestive effect is executed with a low probability, it suggests that the suggestive effect is unlikely to be executed. is.
"Penalty effect" means the effect pattern for the penalty effect displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like, the sound for the penalty effect generated by a speaker, or the light for the penalty effect emitted by a light emitting means such as an LED. can be

With such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player that the player should execute the game aiming at the first start hole in the normal game state by executing the penalty effect. This allows the player to execute a game aiming at the first starting port in the normal game state. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to more effectively suppress the player's attempts to execute a game aiming at the second start opening in the normal game state.

In addition, in the configuration in which the suggestion effect control means has the content of the advantageous suggestion processing, "the first flow detection means capable of detecting the game ball flowing down the first flow area is provided, and the penalty notification means is in the advantageous game state A penalty effect is executed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first flow-down detecting means.
Here, as the "first flow detection means", there is one that detects a game ball flowing down the first flow area, and a ball entrance (first starting (including the mouth) to detect a game ball entered.
According to this configuration, by executing the penalty effect, it is possible to inform the player that the game aiming at the second starting port should be executed in the advantageous game state, and to inform the player that the game should be executed in the advantageous game state. A game aimed at the second starting port can be executed. As a result, it is possible to more effectively suppress the player's attempt to execute a game aiming at the first start hole in an advantageous game state.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention described above, the penalty notification means stops or stops the penalty effect when the state in which the game ball is not detected by the second flow detection means does not continue for a predetermined period in the normal game state. An arrangement is proposed which is one with reduced processing content.

Here, ``reduce the penalty effect'' means, for example, when the penalty effect is to display the effect pattern on a liquid crystal display or the like, the effect pattern is displayed in a reduced size, or the effect pattern is changed to another pattern. A change in color or shape that is relatively inconspicuous can be applied. In addition, when the penalty effect is sounding with a speaker, the volume can be reduced, and when the penalty effect is light emission with a light emitting means, the amount of light is reduced or the color is produced in an inconspicuous color. can be applied.

With this configuration, even if the penalty performance is notified for a certain period of time, if the detection of the game ball by the second flow detection means continues, it is determined that the player has an intention to accept the penalty, Stopping or reducing the penalty performance. As a result, it is possible to prevent or suppress the impediment of the performance effect according to the progress of the game by the penalty performance, thereby exhibiting the original performance effect. In addition, when the penalty performance includes sounding by the speaker and light emission by the light emitting means, there is a possibility that the penalty performance may cause annoyance to the surroundings, so the annoyance can be suppressed by stopping or reducing the penalty performance.

In addition, in the configuration provided with the first flow detection means and the function of executing a penalty effect in accordance with the detection by the first flow detection means, "the penalty notification means, in an advantageous game state, the first flow It is preferable to have a processing content of stopping or reducing the penalty effect when the state in which the game ball is not detected by the detecting means does not continue for a predetermined period.
With this configuration, even if the penalty performance is notified for a certain period of time, if the game ball detection continues by the first flow detection means, it is determined that the player has an intention to accept the penalty, and the penalty performance is performed. stop or diminish. As a result, the same effect as the configuration of stopping or reducing the penalty performance when the non-detection state of the game ball by the second flow-down detection means does not continue for a predetermined period in the normal game state is achieved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. It is a chart explaining a part of game specifications in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. (A) A chart showing the relationship between the jackpot pattern mode of the first special pattern and the content of the jackpot game, and (B) The chart showing the relationship between the jackpot game mode of the second special pattern and the content of the jackpot game. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine; It is a flow chart which shows starting prize-winning processing. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a winning/failing determination process; FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a winning judgment process; FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a winning/failing determination process; FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a success/failure determination process; FIG. It is the flowchart 1 which shows a jackpot game process. It is the flowchart 2 which shows a jackpot game process. It is the flowchart 3 which shows a jackpot game process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing suggestion patterns 111 to 113; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing (A) suggestion probabilities of a normal first suggestion display table and a normal second suggestion display table, and (B) suggestion probabilities of a probability variable first suggestion display table and a probability variable second suggestion display table; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing selection probabilities assigned to set values 1 to 6; It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production control processing. 4 is a flowchart showing penalty flag processing; It is a flow chart which shows penalty production control processing. FIG. 1 is an explanatory drawing 1 showing a production mode displayed by a production pattern display device 6; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing a performance mode displayed by the performance symbol display device 6; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram 3 showing a performance mode displayed by the performance symbol display device 6;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52 . In addition, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged on the far side (rear side) of the plate glass 61 .

Speakers 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and the game sounds and alarm sounds emitted from the speakers 66 enhance the amusement of the game and attract the player's attention. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the entertainment of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at the lower portion of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. As shown in FIG. The shooting handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a shooting device (not shown) to shoot game balls supplied from the upper tray 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55 . In addition, the lower tray 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 55 and has a ball extracting lever (not shown) for ejecting game balls in the lower tray 63 . A game ball accumulated in the lower tray 63 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) by operating the ball extracting lever by the player.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a checkout display device 94 (see FIG. 4) having a lending button 57, a checkout button 58, and a balance display device 59. FIG. At the center of the upper plate 55, a performance button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch 69 are provided which can be operated by the player.

2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. As shown in FIG. A center case 5 is arranged in the central part of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of a production pattern display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage and the like (not shown).

Directly below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is arranged, and on the right side of the center case 5, a normal symbol operation gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged vertically. . The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can be entered at all times, while the second starting port 12 is configured by a normal electric accessory 13 having wing pieces that can be opened and closed. It is a configuration in which the game ball can be entered only in the open state. In addition, the normal symbol operation gate 17 is configured so that game balls can pass through at all times.

Further, a large winning opening 14 is arranged in the lower right part of the center case 5 (below the normal electric accessory 13). The special electric role 14 is composed of a special electric accessory 15, and the special electric accessory 15 is positioned at a standing position for closing the special winning slot 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward from the standing position to open it. An opening/closing piece for conversion operation is provided, and by setting the opening/closing piece to the upright position, a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big prize winning port 14 is formed, and by setting the tilting position, the game is played to the big prize winning port 14.例文帳に追加Put the ball in an open state where it can be entered. Such a special electric accessory 15 is provided with a large winning prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) for opening and closing the opening/closing piece, and by driving and controlling the large winning prize opening solenoid 14b, the large winning prize opening 14 is closed. and open state.

Further, four general winning openings 31 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11 . These general winning openings 31 are configured so that game balls can be entered at all times. Furthermore, an out port 16 is provided at the most downstream part of the game area 3, and when the game ball shot to the game area 3 does not enter any of the winning openings or the starting opening, the Enter the ball into the out hole 16.

The game area 3 includes a left flow region 3a where game balls flow down on the left side of the center case 5 and a right flow region 3b where game balls flow down on the right side of the center case 5. The game ball passing above the center case 5 flows down the right flow area 3b by hitting to the right, and the game ball flows down the left flow area 3a by hitting the game ball to the left. The normal symbol operation gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the big prize winning port 14 are provided in the right flow area 3b. Therefore, it is possible to enter the normal symbol operation gate 17, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 14 by hitting the right flow area 3b (so-called right hitting). On the other hand, the first starting port 11 arranged directly under the center case 5 is capable of entering the game ball that has flowed down the left flow area 3a by means of a game nail planted in the game board 2. . Therefore, a ball can be entered into the first start opening 11 or the four general winning openings 31 by aiming at the left flow area 3a (so-called left hitting). Since the left flow region 3a and the right flow region 3b are configured in this way, the player can aim at the starting ports 11 and 12 and the big winning port 14 by properly using the right-handed and the left-handed. You can play games. It is to be noted that the first starting port 11 of the present embodiment is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the right flow region 3b to enter due to the game nail.

In the lower right part of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol reserved number display device 8, a first special symbol reserved number display device 18, and a second special symbol reserved number display device 19 , a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 each consisting of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 70 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed in an outer frame 51.例文帳に追加The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball enters each of the winning holes provided on the game board 2, the game ball supplied from the ball tank 71 through the tank rail 72 is used as a prize ball by the payout device. 73 to pay out to the upper tray 55 . Further, when the rental button 57 and the checkout button 58 of the CR unit 56 are operated, the rental balls are paid out by the payout device 73 .

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a performance pattern control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power board 85 are arranged. The main control device 80, the performance symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 (see FIG. 4), and the power board 85 are provided inside. It is provided on the frame 70 . In addition, in FIG. 3, although the discharge control device 84 is not drawn, it is provided under the payout control device 81. As shown in FIG. An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71. Signals (information) indicating game states and game results are transmitted to the outside (hall computer 87, etc.) via the external connection terminal plate 78. (see Figure 4). Conventionally, the external connection terminal plate 78 has terminals for the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the outside) and for frames (frame side (front frame 52, inner frame 70, outer In this embodiment, signals are transmitted to the outside through one external connection terminal plate 78. .

Further, the main controller 80 of this embodiment is provided with a probability setting switch 95 and a setting change button 96 at operable positions. These probability setting switch 95 and setting change button 96 are for selecting and setting one of a plurality of preset setting values, and are operated by the manager of the game parlor. be. Here, in this embodiment, six kinds of setting values 1 to 6 are set in advance, and different jackpot winning probabilities are assigned to each of the setting values 1 to 6. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, setting value 1 jackpot winning probability (low probability mode: 1/300, high probability mode: 1/30) has the lowest probability of winning a big hit, setting value 2 ( Low probability mode: 1/280, high probability mode: 1/28), setting value 3 (low probability mode: 1/260, high probability mode: 1/26), setting value 4 (low probability mode: 1/240, High probability mode: 1/24), set value 5 (low probability mode: 1/220, high probability mode: 1/22) in order, setting value 6 jackpot winning probability (low probability mode: 1 /200, high probability mode: 1/20) is the highest. In this way, the winning probability of setting value 6 is the most advantageous to the player, and the winning probability of setting value 1 is the most disadvantageous.
A method for setting the set values 1 to 6 will be described below.
The above administrator inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward) to turn on the probability setting switch 95, and the RAM clear button (not shown) of the main controller 80 is activated. By turning on the power while keeping the button pressed, the above set values can be changed. In this state, the administrator can select one of setting values 1 to 6 by pressing the setting change button 96 . More specifically, each time the setting change button 96 is pressed, the numbers "1" to "6" are displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 in order. By displaying a desired numerical value on the first special symbol display device 9, one of the setting values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. By rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 and returning it to the initial position in such a selected state, the selected setting value is confirmed, and the winning probability of the big win included in the setting value is increased. set. In this way, the manager of the game parlor can set one of the set values 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, when one set value is set, a signal indicating the set value is sent from the main controller 80 to the sub-integrated controller 83, and the sub-integrated controller 83 receives The set value indicated by the signal is stored in the RAM. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 83 retains the set values stored in the RAM until the power is turned off.
If the probability setting switch 95 is turned ON by inserting the key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotating it in a predetermined direction, and the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear button, the current setting is set. The set value is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9. By this operation, it is possible to confirm the setting value currently set. Then, by rotating the key inserted into the probability setting switch 95 and returning it to the initial position, the display of the setting value is completed, and normal processing is performed.
In this embodiment, the setting value is selected and set by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operating means may be applied. is also possible. For example, the setting value may be selected and set by operating a dedicated button or knob. Also, in the present embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, but not limited to this, it may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, it is also possible to notify the set value by voice, or to notify the set value by the lighting mode of a predetermined LED.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. This block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply board, etc. that simply relay signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, payout control device 81, effect symbol control device 82, and sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Then, the CPU of each control device starts a program loaded in each ROM by an interrupt signal of 2 ms cycle, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 includes a first start-up switch 11a for detecting a game ball entered in the first start-up port 11 and a game ball entered in the second start-up port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. A second starting port switch 12a to detect, a normal gate switch 17a to detect game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 17, a count switch 14a to count game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, and a general winning port 31 A detection signal is input from each of the general winning opening switches 31a and the like for detecting the game balls that have entered.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program installed in its ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals, etc., and sends the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. 83. In addition, the main control device 80 performs display control of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 75, and the first Lighting control of the special symbol reserved number display device 18, the second special symbol reserved number display device 19, and the normal symbol reserved number display device 8 is performed. In addition, the main controller 80 is also connected via the game board relay terminal plate 74 to the large winning opening solenoid 14b and the ordinary electric solenoid 13a. The main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the big winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by driving and controlling the ordinary electric solenoid 13a. Further, the main controller 80 outputs signals for management of symbol variations, big hits, etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78 .

The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 according to commands transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the prize balls are counted by both. .

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the ball-out switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81 . The full switch 92 detects that the lower tray 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 along with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the ball tank (not shown) has little or no game balls, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 upon detection. When a signal is input from the full switch 92 and ball-out switch 93, the payout control device 81 stops driving the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of prize balls. The full switch 92 and the ball-out switch 93 are configured to continue to output signals until the detected state is resolved. to resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal board 79, and drives the payout motor 90 according to the lending command to pay out the rental balls. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 94 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and receives signals from the ball rental switch and the settlement switch provided in the settlement display device 94 . The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. The payout control device 81 is also connected to a firing control device 84, and transmits a firing stop command to the firing control device 84 at a predetermined trigger.

The shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 97 to shoot game balls to the game area 3 . In addition to the dispensing control device 81 described above, the firing control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 99. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop signal is output when the player presses the firing stop switch 99. is output by pressing The shooting control device 84 controls not to shoot the game ball unless the touch signal is input, and even when the shooting stop signal is input, regardless of the operation of the shooting handle 64, the game ball is played. It is controlled so as not to shoot the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, and outputs commands for effect display control. It is transmitted to the production pattern control device 82, and distributes the data for sound control and lamp control to each control part (functional part as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included therein. The function unit as the sound control device controls the output of sound from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control. Light emission of various LEDs and lamps 65 is controlled by operating the lamp driver based on .

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected with switches for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the determination switch 69, etc. When each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input. be done. Incidentally, the jog dial 68 may be configured to be connected to the effect symbol control device 82 .

The performance pattern control device 82 receives data and commands transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (transmitted from the main control device 80, inputs from the main control device 80 at the sub-integrated control device 83, inputs such as performance buttons, etc. generated based on) is performed, and a performance image such as a special performance symbol is displayed on the screen of the performance symbol display device 6. Between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal board. A one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the performance symbol control device 82 is formed between the performance symbol control device 82 and the performance symbol control device 82 .

A power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage from power supplied from an external AC power supply. supply power. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from an AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main controller 80 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main controller 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main controller 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. is retained. Incidentally, the backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80, or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device with the backup power supply when power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and outputs a power failure signal to the device with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. to output

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the left flow area 3a and enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the first special symbol display As the first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the device 9, the random number extracted due to the ball entry is determined. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, the result of this right or wrong determination is notified by stop-displaying the first special symbol.
Here, the random number extracted as the ball enters the first starting hole 11 is stored as a first reserved memory as will be described later. A maximum of four first reserved memories are stored, and the number of memories of the first reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as the number of first reserved memories) is represented by the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 . By digesting the first reserved memory stored in this way, the above-mentioned suitability determination and the variation of the first special symbol are executed. The number of first reserved memories indicates the number of unconsumed first reserved memories.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the right flow area 3b and passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 As the normal symbols start to be displayed in a variable manner, a random number extracted due to the ball entry is determined. Then, when the normal pattern stopped after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation is in a predetermined winning mode, the wing pieces of the normal electric accessory 13 are driven, and the game ball can enter the second start port 12. - 特許庁Here, the wing pieces of the normal electric accessory 13 are opened once for 0.2 seconds in the non-open extension mode described later, and for 1 second in the extension extension mode described later. Execute release three times.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 12 (the second starting port switch 12a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the second special symbol starts to fluctuate in the second special symbol display device 10, and the A random number extracted due to the entering ball is judged to be correct. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, the result of this right or wrong determination is notified by stop-displaying the second special symbol.
Here, the random number extracted along with the ball entering the second starting hole 12 is stored as a second reservation memory, as will be described later. A maximum of four second reserved memories are stored, and the number of memories of the second reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as the number of second reserved memories) is represented by the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19. By digesting the second reserved memory stored in this way, the above-mentioned suitability determination and the variation of the second special symbol are executed. The number of second reserved memories indicates the number of unconsumed second reserved memories.

During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c interlocked with the variation of each special symbol are displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 18). By the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c and the display of the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c on the effect symbol display device 6, the player can see the variation of each special symbol and the result of the win/loss determination (big hit, small hit, etc.). hit or lose) can be known.
Here, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not related to the order of entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and priority is given to the variation of the second special symbol. to run. That is, if there is an undigested second reserved memory (if the number of second reserved memories is 1 or more), regardless of the presence or absence of the undigested first reserved memory, the second reserved memory is digested and the second Variation of special symbols is started. Then, only in a state where there is no undigested second reserved memory, the first reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started.

When the success/failure determination result executed by digestion of the first reserved memory is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 stops the first special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 specializes. A performance pattern is stopped and displayed according to a jackpot pattern mode. As a result, the big hit is decided. On the other hand, when the success/failure determination result executed by digesting the second reserved memory is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 stops the second special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6. The special effect pattern is stopped and displayed in a jackpot pattern mode. As a result, the big hit is decided. When the big win is confirmed in this way, a big win game for opening the big winning hole 14 is executed. In this jackpot game, an opening round for opening the jackpot 14 is repeated a predetermined number of times at intervals.
Further, when the success/failure determination result by digestion of the second reserved memory is a small hit, the second special pattern is stopped in a predetermined small hit pattern mode, and the special performance pattern is displayed by the performance pattern display device 6 in a small hit pattern mode. stop display. As a result, a small winning game is executed in which the small winning is decided and the big winning opening 14 is opened and closed once. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made only by digestion of the second holding memory. Therefore, in the digestion of the first reserved memory, it is only determined whether or not it is a big hit.

Here, in this embodiment, two types of jackpot games with different numbers of open rounds are provided. Any one of the jackpot games is selectively executed. The selection of this jackpot game is performed based on random numbers (random numbers for determining first and second jackpot symbols, which will be described later) extracted by entering a ball into the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, as will be described later. will be
The two types of jackpot games are, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a long type in which 10 opening rounds are executed to open the big winning opening 14, and a short type in which the opening rounds are executed 4 times. is repeated with intervals. And, regardless of the type, in each open round, when the opening time of the big winning hole 14 has passed for 30 seconds, or when 10 (predetermined number) game balls win the big winning hole 14, the big winning hole The prize winning port 14 is closed and the process ends. In such a jackpot game, when a long type with a large number of rounds is executed, more game balls can be entered into the big winning opening 14 compared to a short type.

Further, in the above-described small winning game, the action of opening the big winning opening 14 for 1.5 seconds is performed once. In such a small-hit game, it is more difficult to obtain prize balls than in the above-described big-hit game.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. Below, the number of winning balls, the probability of winning a big hit, the probability of winning a small hit, the probability of winning a normal symbol, and each game state will be explained. Other specifications are the same as the conventional one, so the explanation is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a ball enters each of the starting holes 11 and 12, the special winning hole 14, and the general winning hole 31, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, three prize balls for each ball entering the first starting hole 11, five prize balls for each ball entering the second starting hole 12, and each ball entering the big winning hole 14 13 prize balls are paid out each time the ball enters the general prize winning port 31, and 5 prize balls are paid out.

Further, the configuration of this embodiment has a function of increasing the probability of winning the jackpot in the above-described winning/failing determination, and is configured as a so-called probability variation machine. That is, the game according to this configuration is roughly divided into a game that proceeds with the big winning port 14 closed and a big win game that opens the big winning port 14, and a game that progresses with the big winning port 14 closed. , a normal game state and a probability variable game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than that in the normal game state are set, and after the end of the jackpot game, either the normal game state or the probability variable game state is set. Transition.
The normal game state is a game state of "low probability mode/non-open extension mode", and the variable probability game state is a game state of "high probability mode/open extension mode".

In the low-probability mode, a preset low winning probability is validated to determine whether or not it is a big hit, and in the high-probability mode, a high winning probability higher than the low winning probability is validated to determine whether or not it applies. I do. That is, the jackpot winning probability for judging whether or not it is a big hit is determined by the low winning probability and the high winning probability, and the low winning probability is determined by the winning/losing determination in the normal game state (low probability mode). The high winning probability is used in the success/failure determination in the probability variable gaming state (high probability mode).
In this embodiment, a low winning probability and a high winning probability are defined for each of the set values 1 to 6 described above, and in the case of the low probability mode, the set values 1 to 6 are set. While the set low winning probability is validated, in the case of the high probability mode, the high winning probability determined by the set set values 1 to 6 is validated. More specifically, when the set value 1 is set, in the low probability mode, the low winning probability of 1/300 is valid and the win/loss judgment is performed, and in the high probability mode, the high winning probability of 1/30 is valid. As a right or wrong judgment. Also, when the set value 2 is set, in the low-probability mode, a low winning probability of 1/280 is validated to determine success or failure, and in the high-probability mode, a high winning probability of 1/28 is validated to determine success or failure. make a judgment. Also, when the set value 3 is set, in the low-probability mode, a low winning probability of 1/260 is validated to determine success or failure, and in the high-probability mode, a high winning probability of 1/26 is validated. make a judgment. Also, when the set value 4 is set, in the low-probability mode, a low winning probability of 1/240 is validated to determine success or failure, and in the high-probability mode, a high winning probability of 1/24 is validated to determine success or failure. make a judgment. Also, when the set value 5 is set, in the low-probability mode, a low winning probability of 1/220 is validated and the success/failure determination is performed, and in the high-probability mode, a high winning probability of 1/22 is validated. make a judgment. Also, when the set value 6 is set, in the low-probability mode, a low winning probability of 1/200 is validated and the success/failure determination is performed, and in the high-probability mode, a high winning probability of 1/20 is validated and the success/failure is determined. make a judgment. Such a low winning probability and a high winning probability are the same for both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
As will be described later, which of the low probability mode and the high probability mode will be performed after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted by entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 (first , random number for determining the second big hit pattern).

In the open extension mode, the winning probability of normal symbols is made higher than that in the non-open extension mode, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 is extended compared to the non-open extension mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning probability of normal symbols is set to 1/10 in the non-open extension mode, whereas the winning probability is set to 9/10 in the open extension mode. The opening operation of the second starting port 12 is performed once in the non-open extension mode for about 0.2 seconds, and in the open extension mode for about 1 second three times.
Furthermore, in the open extension mode, the variation time of the first special pattern and the second special pattern is shortened more than the variation time of the non-open extension mode, and the variation time of the normal pattern is shortened more than that of the non-open extension mode. .

The probability variable gaming state described above, after the end of the jackpot game, the total number of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the number of special symbol fluctuations) reaches a predetermined upper limit value, Alternatively, the end condition is that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fixedly displayed in the jackpot pattern mode described later (the jackpot game is started). Here, when the special figure fluctuation frequency reaches the upper limit numerical value in the probability variable game state, the game state is shifted to the normal game state. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the upper limit numerical value set in the termination condition is set to 100 times.

Further, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned small hit winning probability is set to a constant value (for example, 1/60). Therefore, the small hit winning probability is the same regardless of the set values 1 to 6 and the game state (normal game state, probability variation game state). In the present embodiment, the small hit winning probability is set to a constant value, but this is not limiting, and a plurality of mutually different small winning winning probabilities are set to each set value and set as in the above-mentioned big hit winning probability. It may also be possible to validate the small hit winning probability of the set value.

Next, the jackpot design mode of the first and second special designs will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the first special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 based on the digestion of the first reserved memory, and after the lapse of the variation time, it is stop-displayed in the symbol mode showing the result of the success/failure determination. be. Since this first special pattern is determined to be a big hit or a loss by the judgment of success or failure, it is stopped and displayed in a pattern mode showing a big hit (big hit pattern mode) or a pattern mode showing a loss (losing pattern mode) to indicate a big hit or a loss. Determine. Similarly, the second special symbol is variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 10 based on the digestion of the second reserved memory, and after the lapse of the variability time, it is stop-displayed in the symbol mode showing the result of the success/failure determination. Since this second special symbol determines a big hit, a small hit, or a loss by judging whether or not it is successful, it shows a pattern mode indicating a big hit (big hit design mode), a design mode indicating a small hit (small hit design mode), or a loss. A big win, a small win, or a loss is determined by stop-displaying in a pattern mode (losing pattern mode).

10 types of jackpot pattern modes are predetermined for each of the first special pattern and the second special pattern, and when the jackpot is determined by the success/failure determination, the random numbers for determining the jackpot pattern in the first and second reserved memories. Accordingly, any one jackpot pattern mode is determined.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(A), the first special symbol has first to tenth jackpot pattern modes, and each jackpot pattern mode corresponds to the content of the jackpot game. A game state after the jackpot game is assigned respectively.
The first to fourth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is four times and the above-described normal game state. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and confirmed in any of the first to fourth jackpot pattern modes, a jackpot game that repeats the opening round four times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state (low probability mode/ non-open extension mode).
The fifth and sixth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is set to 10 times and the above-described normal game state. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and confirmed in either the fifth or sixth jackpot pattern mode, a jackpot game that repeats the opening round 10 times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state (low probability mode/ non-open extended mode).
The 7th to 10th jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is set to 4 times, and the probability variation game state described above. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and confirmed in any of the seventh to tenth jackpot pattern modes, a jackpot game that repeats the opening round four times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the probability variation game state (high probability mode / open extension mode).

And, as a termination condition of the probability variation gaming state to be shifted after the jackpot game according to the seventh to tenth jackpot design modes, the total number of the number of variations of the first special symbol and the number of variations of the second special symbol (special figure variation number) reaches 100 times (the above-mentioned upper limit value), and either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot pattern mode (the jackpot game is started). ing. As a result, the variable probability gaming state ends when one of the two end conditions is met. Here, when the special figure fluctuation frequency reaches 100 times in the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state is ended and the normal gaming state is entered.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper limit value (100 times) of the number of special figure fluctuations is set when shifting to the variable probability game state after the jackpot game according to the 7th to 10th jackpot pattern modes.

Selection of the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes is performed according to a predetermined selection probability. That is, when a big hit is determined by a winning lottery by digestion of the first reserved memory, the first to tenth big hit pattern modes are selected according to each selection probability, and after changing the first special pattern, one of the big hit pattern modes is stopped. is displayed. Specifically, the selection probability of the first to fourth jackpot pattern modes is 2/20, the selection probability of the fifth and sixth jackpot pattern patterns is 8/20, and the selection probability of the seventh to tenth jackpot pattern patterns is 2/20. 20.

As shown in FIG. 6(B), the second special symbol has eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbol modes. Similar to the above-described first special symbol, each jackpot picture mode has a jackpot game. The content and the game state after the jackpot game are assigned respectively.
The eleventh and twelfth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is four times and the above-described normal game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and confirmed in either the 11th or 12th jackpot pattern mode, a jackpot game that repeats the opening round four times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state (low probability mode / non open extension mode).
The 13th and 14th jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is set to 10 times and the above-described normal game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and determined in one of the 13th and 14th big winning symbol modes, the big winning game is executed by repeating the opening round ten times, and after the big winning game, the state is shifted to the normal game state.
The fifteenth to twentieth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is set to 10 times and the probability variation game state described above. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and confirmed in any of the 15th to 20th jackpot pattern modes, a jackpot game that repeats the open round 10 times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the probability variation game state (high probability mode / open extension mode).

And, as a termination condition of the probability variation gaming state to be shifted after the jackpot game according to the 15th to 20th jackpot design modes, the total number of the number of variations of the first special symbol and the number of variations of the second special symbol (special figure variation number) reaches 100 times (the above-mentioned upper limit value), and either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot pattern mode (the jackpot game is started). , and the establishment of either one ends the probability variable gaming state. Here, when the special figure fluctuation frequency reaches 100 times in the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state is ended and the normal gaming state is entered.
In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit value (100 times) of the special figure fluctuation frequency is set when shifting to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game in the 15th to 20th jackpot pattern modes.

The selection of the 11th to 20th jackpot pattern patterns and jackpot pattern patterns is performed according to a predetermined selection probability. That is, when the big hit is determined by the winning lottery by the digestion of the second reserved memory, the 11th to 20th big hit pattern modes are selected according to each selection probability, and after changing the second special pattern, it stops in one of the big hit pattern modes. is displayed. Specifically, the selection probability of the 11th and 12th jackpot pattern modes is 2/20, the selection probability of the 13th and 14th jackpot pattern modes is 8/20, and the selection probability of the 15th to 20th jackpot pattern modes is 10. /20, respectively.

In this embodiment, it is advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the first starting hole 11 in the normal game state, and it is easy for the player to proceed with the game mainly by left-handed hitting. On the other hand, in the variable probability game state, since entering the second start hole 12 is advantageous for the player, the game is likely to progress mainly by hitting to the right.
More specifically, since the normal game state is the "low probability mode/non-open extension mode", the winning probability (1/10) of normal symbols is low and the variation time of the normal symbols is long. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to enter the ball into the second starting hole 12, and it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game aiming at the first starting hole 11 that can always be entered. On the other hand, since the probability variation gaming state is "high probability mode / open extension mode", the probability of winning the normal symbol (9/10) is extremely high and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, and the priority is digested. The variation time of the second special pattern is short. Furthermore, the probability of winning a big win is higher than in the normal game state, and the possibility of winning a big win with a large number of rounds (10 times) is high. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to advance the game aiming at the normal symbol operation gate 17 and the second starting port 12, and the game mainly by hitting to the right tends to proceed. That is, the configuration of the present embodiment has the game property of left-handed hitting that is advantageous in the normal game state and the game property of right-handed hitting that is advantageous in the variable probability game state.

Next, processing of various programs executed by main controller 80 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine consists of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 which is repeated as long as time permits within the time remaining after the main processing is executed, and is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms. be done. When the hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This judgment processing is performed by judging whether or not the value in a predetermined area of RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. It is for judging whether it is acceptable or not.

If a negative determination is made in S10 (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt) (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the remaining process (S85) is performed. In this initial setting, for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the RAM, and each initial value is written to the work area of the RAM such as setting the first and second special symbols as initial symbols. On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made in S10 (that is, the normal interruption is determined) (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the big hit determination random number update process (S25), the first big win design Determination random number update process (S30), second big hit symbol determination random number update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination Random number update process (S50), variation pattern determination random number update process (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), winner determination process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image Each output process such as output process (S80) is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is loop-processed within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the starting winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. This starting winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine.
In the starting winning process, at S100, it is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 11a has detected a game ball. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is positive (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached an upper limit (for example, 4). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

At S110, a first extracted random number reservation storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number reservation storage process, a first jackpot determination random number, a first jackpot pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as a first retention memory, and a second 1 is added to the first reservation number counter indicating the number of one reservation storage, and the processing necessary for lighting the first special symbol reservation number display device 18 according to the information of the first reservation number counter is performed.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 12a has detected a game ball. If the determination is negative (S120: No), the starting winning process is terminated, and if the determination is positive (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit (for example, 4). If the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), the starting winning process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130.

In S130, a second extracted random number reservation storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number reservation storage process, a second big hit determination random number, a second big hit pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as a second reservation memory, and a second 1 is added to the second reservation number counter indicating the number of two reservation memories, and the processing necessary for lighting the second special symbol reservation number display device 19 according to the information of the second reservation number counter is performed.

Next, the success/fail determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. The suitability determination process is a process executed from the main routine described above.

In the success/fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the special electric role product 15 is in operation (that is, during execution of the big hit game or the small hit game) (S150). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S150: Yes), the suitability determination process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. At S155, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S260 of FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. At S160, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 of FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S160: No), the process proceeds to S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested second reserved memory, and if the determination is affirmative (S165: Yes), the process proceeds to S170, and if the determination is negative (S165: No), the process proceeds to S175. . In S170, the number of the second reserved memories is decremented, the oldest undigested second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numeric data such as random numbers) stored in the second reserved memory is used for judging the big hit. Move to the specified buffer. In this way, the second reserved memory is digested.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, and if the determination is affirmative (S175: Yes), the process proceeds to S180, and if the determination is negative (S175: No), the validity determination process exit. In S180, the number of the first reserved memories is decremented, the oldest undigested first reserved memory is selected, and the information (numeric data such as random numbers) stored in the first reserved memory is used for judging a big hit. Move to the specified buffer. This digests the first reserved memory.
In addition, in the right/wrong determination process of the present embodiment, the second reserved memory is prioritized over the first reserved memory and is used as the target of the right/wrong determination. Therefore, the first reserved memory is subject to the validity judgment only when there is no undigested second reserved memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S185: Yes), the process proceeds to S190, and if the determination is negative (S185: No), the process proceeds to S195. Here, probability variation flag = 1 indicates that the probability variation gaming state (“high probability mode / open extended mode”), the probability variation flag = 0 indicates that the above-described normal gaming state (“low probability mode / non open extension mode).

In S190, the table for winning/failure determination (probability variation table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the high probability mode is selected, and based on the selected probability variation table, the big hit determination moved to the buffer for big hit determination It is determined whether or not the random number is a big hit. Here, when the second reservation memory is consumed, whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit is also determined based on the selected probability variation table. Furthermore, in S190, the remaining number of hit/fail judgments that can be executed in the probability variation gaming state (probability variation flag = 1) is decremented (remaining number until reaching the upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations). This remaining number of times (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of Toku-zu fluctuation times) is decremented by both the digestion of the first retention memory and the digestion of the second retention memory.
After the process of S190, the process proceeds to S200.

On the other hand, in S195, a success/fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the low probability mode is selected, and based on the selected normal table, is moved to a buffer for big hit determination. It is determined whether or not a big hit determination random number is a big hit. Here, when the second reserved memory is consumed, whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit is also determined based on the selected normal table. After the process of S195, the process proceeds to S200.

In S200, based on the determination result of S190 or S195, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and if the determination is negative (S200: No), S220. proceed to

In S205, the jackpot pattern mode of the special pattern is determined based on the jackpot pattern determination random number (the jackpot pattern determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested reserved memory. Specifically, when the first reserved memory is digested, one jackpot pattern is determined from the first to tenth jackpot patterns described above based on the jackpot pattern determination random number (Fig. 6 (A) )reference). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, one jackpot pattern is determined from the above-mentioned 11th to 20th jackpot patterns based on the jackpot pattern determination random number (see FIG. 6(B)). ). The determination of the 1st to 10th jackpot pattern modes and the determination of the 11th to 20th jackpot pattern modes are performed according to the predetermined selection probability as described above.
Here, when the first reserved memory is digested, the probability of selecting any one of the first to fourth jackpot pattern modes is 10%, and one of the fifth and sixth jackpot pattern modes is selected. The probability of selecting one of the 7th to 10th jackpot pattern modes is 50%. That is, when a big hit is determined by digestion of the first reserved memory, the probability of shifting to the above-described normal game state (low probability mode / non-open extension mode) after the big hit game is 50%, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / open extension mode) is 50%.
On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, the probability of selecting either the 11th or 12th big win pattern mode is 10%, and either the 13th or 14th big win pattern mode is selected. The probability is 40%, and the probability of selecting one of the 15th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is 50%. That is, when a big hit is determined by digestion of the second reservation memory, the probability of shifting to the above-mentioned normal game state (low probability mode / non-open extension mode) after the big hit game is 50%, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / open extension mode) is 50%.

In the subsequent S210 variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the digested reservation memory (variation pattern determination random number and reach determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination, etc.) and the probability variation flag Based on and, the variation time of the special design is determined, and the variation pattern of the special design is determined according to the variation time.
More specifically, the variation time of the selectable special symbols is predetermined according to the probability variation flag, and the variation time of the special symbols is determined according to the variation pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the like. That is, when the probability variation flag = 0 (normal game state), since it is a non-open extension mode, it is possible to select the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the non-open extension mode, and determine the variation pattern of the reserved storage that has been consumed. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined by random numbers for use, random numbers for reach determination, and the like. On the other hand, in the case of probability variation flag = 1 (probability variation gaming state), since it is an open extension mode that shortens the variation time of the special symbol, it is possible to select the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the open extension mode, and the variation pattern The fluctuation time is determined by the random number for determination, the random number for reach determination, and the like. The reach determination random number is used to determine whether or not to execute various predetermined reach effects (normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, etc.). Then, when it is determined to execute one of the ready-to-win productions, the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the determined ready-to-win production.

In subsequent S215, the number of rounds of the big win game and the game state after the big win game are set according to the contents of the big win game determined in the above S205 (see FIG. 6). Here, when shifting to the normal game state after the jackpot game, it is decided to set the low probability mode and the non-open extension mode. On the other hand, when shifting to the probability variation gaming state, it is determined to be the above-described high probability mode and open extension mode, and the upper limit value of the special figure fluctuation frequency is determined. Furthermore, in S215, the effect time and effect pattern (the effect time and effect pattern of the big win start effect and the big win end effect) relating to the big win game, the interval time, etc. are also set.
After S215, the process proceeds to S250.

In S220, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S225, and if the determination is negative (S220: No), the process proceeds to S240. In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, it is determined whether or not the small hit is made only when the second reserved memory is consumed, so when the first reserved memory is consumed, at S220 A negative determination is made (proceeding to S240).

In S225, a small winning design is determined based on the big winning design determination random number related to the second reserved storage, and the process proceeds to S230.
In the variation pattern determination process of S230, as in S210, the variation pattern determination random number and reach determination random number related to the second reservation storage (variation pattern determination random number and reach determination random number in the buffer for big hit determination, etc. ) and the probability variation flag, the variation time of the second special symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined according to the variation time.
In the following S235, the operation pattern for opening the big winning opening 14 in the small winning game, the production time for the small winning game, etc. are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

Furthermore, in S240 following the negative determination of S220, similar to S210, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the digested reserved storage (variation pattern determination random number and reach determination in the buffer for big hit determination) A random number for judgment, etc.) and the probability variation flag, the variation time and variation pattern of the special symbol are determined. Furthermore, in S240, prior to this, a process of determining a losing pattern is performed. In the following S245, a process for losing is performed, and the process proceeds to S250.
In the present embodiment, the processing for determining the missing symbols is performed in S240, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the processing for determining the losing symbols may be provided before S240.

In S250, a reservation number command indicating the first reservation memory number and the second reservation memory number after decrementing in S170 and S180, and the information of the success judgment result determined in S190 and S195 (big hit, small hit, Or a loss), and a variation start command including the big hit game content determined in S205, the variation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, etc. are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. The variable start command includes information indicating whether the digested reserved memory is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, information as to whether or not to execute various ready-to-win effects, and information of probability variation flags. Furthermore, according to the digested reserved memory, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the success/failure determination process is terminated. do.
In addition, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a command, the information indicated in the command (the number of first and second reservation memories, the fluctuation time of special symbols, the presence or absence of various reach effects, the result of judgment , stop mode of special symbols, big hit game contents, etc.) are stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the production design control device 82 along with the variation start command, and the production design control device 82 drives and controls the production design display device 6 according to the received command. , start to display special effect symbols corresponding to the information of the stop symbol mode and the variation pattern of the special symbols.

In S260 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed. (S260: No), the success/failure determination process is terminated. At S265, the variable display of the special symbols is ended, and the fixed symbols of the special symbols (that is, the big winning symbols determined at S205, the small winning symbols determined at S225, or the losing symbols determined at S240) are displayed, The sub-integrated control device 83 is transmitted with a pattern confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the production pattern, and the success/failure determination process is terminated.

In S300 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the fixed display of the special symbol has ended, and in the case of affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the success/failure determination process is terminated. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol ends, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the finalized and displayed special symbol is in the jackpot symbol mode. If the determination is affirmative (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S315. If the determination is negative (S310: No), the process proceeds to S360. move on. In S315, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation flag is cleared (S320) and the remaining number of the special figure fluctuation times is cleared (S330), and the process proceeds to S340. After that, state designation command transmission processing (S340), condition device operation start processing (S345), accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S350), and jackpot start effect processing (S355) are sequentially executed to realize a jackpot game mode. or a command for instructing the start of the big hit game to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc. to start the big hit game and end the win/fail determination process.
Here, in the state designation command transmission process (S340) of the present embodiment, when the variable probability flag is cleared (S320), information indicating the end of the variable probability gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

On the other hand, in S360, which follows from the negative determination of S310, the probability variation flag is referred to, and if the probability variation flag = 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of hit/fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation mode (the number of special figure fluctuations ) is referred to (S365). And, when the remaining number of special figure fluctuation times is 0 (S365: Yes), clear the probability variation flag (S370) and proceed to S390. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination in S365 (S365: No), the process proceeds to S390.

At S390, a state designation command transmission process is executed. In the state designation command transmission process (S390) of the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag is cleared (S370), the information indicating the end of the probability variation gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In the following S395, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that will be a small hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400, and special electric accessary product operation start processing ( S400), by sequentially executing the small-hit start effect processing (S405), a command indicating the mode of the small-hit game, a command for instructing the start of the small-hit game, etc. are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. A small hit game is started, and the win/fail judgment processing is ended. Also, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the success/failure determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 13-15. This jackpot game process is a process executed from the special game process (S70) of the main routine described above when a jackpot is achieved by the hit/fail determination process described above.

In the big-hit game process, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation (that is, the big-hit game is being executed) (S500). Here, if the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505, and if the determination is negative (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is positive (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 of FIG. Proceed to S510.

In S510, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval between open rounds in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 of FIG. 14, and if the determination is negative (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start performance time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if the determination is negative (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

At S525, a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14 is executed. In this big winning hole opening process, in synchronism with the start of opening the big winning hole 14, the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) set in advance as the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 in the opening round is started. . After the big winning opening opening process, the big winning game process is terminated. Here, the time consumption of the open time is performed by subtraction processing of the open timer. Specifically, the open timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the opening time (30 seconds), and each time the big hit game process is executed (each timer interrupt process), the counter value is subtracted. It is assumed that the opening time has passed when the counter value becomes 0 after execution. Of course, the means for measuring the opening time is not limited to the subtraction processing of the opening timer, and other means can be used.

At S550 in FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination at S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 14 has reached ten. If the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time (30 seconds) has elapsed due to the expiration of the opening timer. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. At S560, a large winning opening closing process is executed to close the large winning opening 14 (end the open round). In subsequent S565, a big-hit interval process for setting an interval between opening rounds of the big-hit game is executed, and the big-hit game process ends.

In S570 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S570: Yes), the process proceeds to S575, and if the determination is negative (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S580, and if the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S585.
At S580, a jackpot end effect process is executed to effect the end of the jackpot game. After this S580, the jackpot game process is terminated.
At S585, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the same process as in S525 described above is performed to open the big winning opening 14 and start the time consumption of the opening time (30 seconds).

Further, in S600 of FIG. 15 subsequent to the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the time for the big hit end effect has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and S605 and S610 are sequentially executed. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the variable probability game state after the big hit game. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), set the number of hit/fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation gaming state (upper limit number of special figure fluctuations) (S620), and set the probability variation flag = 1 ( S625).
Here, when shifting to the probability variation gaming state, since the high probability mode and the open extension mode, in S620, with reference to the upper limit numerical value of the number of special figure fluctuations determined in S215 of the success or failure determination process, the Set the upper limit number to the remaining number of special figure fluctuations.

In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the jackpot game process is finished. Here, in the present embodiment, at S645, the information of the game state (normal game state or probability variation game state) to be shifted after the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the essential part of the present invention will be explained.
In this embodiment, suggestive symbols 111 to 113 (see FIG. 16) suggesting set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 while the first and second special symbols are changing. It is designed to be displayed. In this embodiment, whether or not to display suggestive symbols 111 to 113 is determined according to a predetermined probability (hereinafter referred to as suggestive probability) for each variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Here, a plurality of suggestive display tables in which the suggestive probabilities of the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are respectively set are provided, and one suggestive display table is selected to determine whether or not to display the suggestive patterns 111 to 113. do.

In this embodiment, as a plurality of suggestion display tables having different suggestion probabilities, as shown in FIG. 17, a normal first suggestion display table, a normal second suggestion display table, a probability variable first Four types of two-suggestion display tables are preset.
The normal first suggestion display table is valid when the first special symbol is changed due to the digestion of the first reserved memory in the above-mentioned normal game state, and the normal second suggestion display table is the second in the normal game state. It is effective when the second special pattern is changed by digestion of the reserved memory. The second suggestion display table is set to have a lower suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 than the first suggestion display table (FIG. 17(A)). Therefore, in the normal game state, when the second special symbol changes due to digestion of the second reserved memory, the suggestive symbol 111 is compared to the case where the first special symbol varies due to digestion of the first reserved memory. ~ 113 is difficult to display.
On the other hand, the probability variation first suggestion display table is valid when the first special symbol is changed due to the digestion of the first reserved memory in the probability variation gaming state, and the probability variation second suggestion display table is valid in the probability variation gaming state. It is valid when the second special symbol is changed by digestion of the second reserved memory. The probability variation first suggestion display table is set to have a lower suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 than the probability variation second suggestion display table (FIG. 17(B)). Therefore, in the probability variable gaming state, when the first special symbol is changed by digestion of the first reserved memory, the suggestive symbol 111 is compared to the case where the second special symbol is varied by digestion of the second reserved memory. ~ 113 is difficult to display.

When the suggested patterns 111 to 113 are determined to be displayed by the respective suggested display tables, one suggested pattern 111 to 113 is selected and determined according to the set values 1 to 6, and during the fluctuation of the special symbols. Is displayed. Here, in this embodiment, as the suggestive symbols 111 to 113, as shown in FIG. 16, three types of odd number suggestive pattern 111, even number suggestive pattern 112, and set 4 or higher suggestive pattern 113 are set in advance. The odd suggestive pattern 111 is a pattern that suggests that the set value 1, the set value 3, or the set value 5 is set, and when the set value 1, set value 3, or set value 5 is set can be displayed in Further, the even-number suggesting pattern 112 is a pattern that suggests that the setting value 2, the setting value 4, or the setting value 6 is set, and the setting value 2, the setting value 4, or the setting value 6 is set. can be displayed if Further, the setting 4 or higher suggesting pattern 113 is a pattern suggesting that setting values 4 to 6 are set, and can be displayed when these setting values 4 to 6 are set.

The probability of selecting and displaying such suggestive patterns 111 to 113 (hereinafter referred to as selection probability) is set in advance according to set values 1 to 6, as shown in FIG.
When the setting value 1 or the setting value 3 is set, the selection probability of the odd suggested pattern 111 is 100%, and the other suggested patterns 112 and 113 are not selected.
When the set value 2 is set, the selection probability of the even suggested pattern 112 is 100%, and the other suggested patterns 111 and 113 are not selected.
When the set value 4 is set, the selection probability of the even suggested pattern 112 is 60%, and the selection probability of the set 4 or more suggested pattern 113 is 40%. And the selection probability of the odd suggestive pattern 111 is 0%.
When the setting value 5 is set, the selection probability of the odd number suggesting pattern 111 and the selection probability of the setting 4 or more suggesting pattern 113 are both 50%. And the selection probability of the even suggesting pattern 112 is 0%.
When the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of the even suggestive symbol 112 is 40%, and the selection probability of the set 4 or more suggestive symbol 113 is 60%. And the selection probability of the odd suggesting pattern 111 is 0%.

As described above, in this embodiment, display or non-display of the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 is determined according to the suggestive probability set in each of the suggestive display tables. to 6, one suggested pattern 111 to 113 is selected and determined, and the selected suggested pattern 111 to 113 is displayed on the effect pattern display device 6. - 特許庁

In addition, in this embodiment, in the normal game state, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (when the normal gate switch 17a detects the game ball), the penalty symbol 115 (see FIG. 23) is displayed. I'm trying This penalty symbol 115 suggests that the possibility of displaying the suggestive symbols 111 to 113 is low (that the suggestion probability is low). The player is notified that the symbols 111 to 113 are difficult to be displayed), and the action and effect of suppressing the game (right-handed hitting) aimed at the second start hole 12 in the normal game state can be produced.

Such a penalty symbol 115, as described above, is started to be displayed on the performance symbol display device 6 on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 in the normal game state (hereinafter referred to as display start condition), and is determined in advance. The display ends when the display end condition is met. Here, as conditions for terminating the display of the penalty symbol 115, the normal gate switch 17a does not detect the game ball for a predetermined threshold value (for example, 180 seconds) and the occurrence of a big hit. In other words, the penalty symbol 115, which is started to be displayed when the display start condition is established, is displayed either when a predetermined period of time has passed without the game ball being detected by the normal gate switch 17a, or when a big hit occurs. finish.

In this embodiment, a first elapsed time is set for measuring the non-detection state of the game ball by the normal gate switch 17a. When the display start condition is met), time measurement (time measurement) is started. Then, when the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the display termination condition is established, and the display of the penalty symbol 115 is terminated. Such first elapsed time is reset and newly started when a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 before reaching the threshold value. That is, when the display start condition of the penalty symbol 115 is established, the timing of the first elapsed time is started, and when a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 before reaching the threshold value, the timing of the first elapsed time is reset, and timing of the first elapsed time is newly started. Since the first elapsed time is reset each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 in this way, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 continuously, the reset of the first elapsed time is repeated. Then, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is continued.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started (the display start condition is met), the second elapsed time is started in synchronization with the first elapsed time. The second elapsed time is started from the start of display of the penalty symbol 115, and is continuously measured without being reset when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17.例文帳に追加Then, in this embodiment, when the second elapsed time thus measured reaches the threshold value (when 180 seconds have passed since the display of the penalty symbol 115 started), the penalty symbol 115 is displayed in a reduced size.
Thus, in this embodiment, the end of the display of the penalty symbol 115 and the reduced display are controlled by the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 17 before the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value. It is continuously displayed beyond the threshold time (180 seconds) from the start. Then, the display of the penalty symbol 115 thus reduced is terminated when the display termination condition is met (when the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, or when a big win occurs).

In addition, in the variable probability gaming state, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a detects the game ball), and The display of the penalty symbol 115 is terminated when a predetermined display termination condition is established. Here, the display end condition in the probability variable gaming state is set that the time when the game ball is not detected by the first start port switch 11a reaches a predetermined threshold value (for example, 180 seconds) and that a big hit occurs. ing. In this probability variable gaming state, when the first starting port switch 11a detects the game ball and starts displaying the penalty symbol 115 (the display start condition is satisfied), the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time are measured. Start. Then, when the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the display of the penalty pattern 115 is ended, and the first starting port switch 11a detects the game ball before the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value. , the first elapsed time is reset and timing is newly started. Therefore, in the variable probability gaming state, when the game ball entering the first starting port 11 continues, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is continued. Further, the second elapsed time is not reset even if the ball enters the first starting port 11, and is continuously counted. Then, when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value (when 180 seconds have passed since the start of display of the penalty symbol 115), the penalty symbol 115 is displayed in a reduced size. Therefore, in the probability variable gaming state, the penalty symbol 115 is that when the game ball enters the first start port 11 before the second elapsed time reaches the threshold, the second elapsed time reaches the threshold. , and is displayed continuously beyond the threshold time (180 seconds) from the start of display.
In this way, in the variable probability gaming state, the condition to start timing the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time (entering the first start port 11), and the condition to reset the first elapsed time (first start port 11) is different from the normal game state, control for ending the display of the penalty symbol 115 or reducing the display is performed in the same way according to the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time.

Next, a suggestive effect control process, a penalty flag process, and a penalty effect control process for controlling the display of the suggestive symbols 111 to 113 and the penalty symbol 115 will be described. These suggestive effect control processing, penalty flag processing, and penalty effect control processing are processes that are periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, timer interrupt processing with a period of 2 ms).

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the suggestion effect control process. This suggestive effect control process is executed by the sub-integrated control process 83 according to the commands and information transmitted from the main controller 80 by the above-described success/failure determination process. In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs suggested random number extraction processing (not shown) for extracting the suggested lottery random number each time it receives a variation start command. Here, the suggested lottery random numbers take a predetermined number (for example, 100) of integer values and are generated periodically (for each timer interrupt process) in ascending order.

In S800, the suggestion effect control process determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main controller 80. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and if the determination is negative (S800: No), the suggestive effect control process ends. Here, to the sub-integrated control device 83, as described above, a variation start command is transmitted from the main control device 80 in S250 of the suitability determination process.

At S805, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal game state. If the determination is affirmative (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810, and if the determination is negative (S805: No), the process proceeds to S840. Here, whether or not the normal gaming state is determined based on the information of the probability variation flag included in the variation start command.

At S810, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory has been digested. If the determination is affirmative (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S820, and if the determination is negative (S810: No), the process proceeds to S830. Here, since the fluctuation start command includes information indicating whether the first reserved memory is consumed or the second reserved memory is consumed, determination is made based on this information in S810.

At S820, the normal first suggestion display table is validated, and the process proceeds to S870. On the other hand, in S830, the normal second suggestion display table is validated, and the process proceeds to S870.

In S840 following the negative determination in S805, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory has been digested. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S840: Yes), the process proceeds to S850, and if the determination is negative (S840: No), the process proceeds to S860. In S840, similar to S820, determination is made based on the information included in the variation start command (information indicating whether the first reserved memory is consumed or the second reserved memory is consumed).

In S850, the variable probability second suggestion display table is validated, and the process proceeds to S870. On the other hand, in S860, the variable probability first suggestion display table is validated, and the process proceeds to S870.

In S870, a suggestive display determination process is executed. In this suggestive display determination process, one suggested display table validated in S820, S830, S850, or S860 is used to determine the suggested lottery random numbers extracted in the suggested random number extraction process. Determines whether to display 113 or not. Here, since each suggestive display table is set with mutually different suggestive probabilities (see FIG. 17) as described above, in the suggestive display determination process, the suggestive symbol 111 is selected according to the suggestive probability of the valid suggestive display table. 113 is determined to be displayed or not.

In the subsequent S880, it is determined whether or not the suggestive symbols 111 to 113 have been determined to be displayed in the S870. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S880: Yes), the process proceeds to S885, and if the determination is negative (S880: No), the suggestive effect control process is terminated.

At S885, a suggestive symbol determination process is executed. In this suggested pattern determination process, one suggested pattern 111 to 113 is selected and determined according to set values 1 to 6 (see FIG. 18). After the process of S885, the process proceeds to S890.
Information on the set values 1 to 6 is transmitted from the main controller 80 when the power is turned on, and the sub-integrated controller 83 stores the received information on the set values in the RAM. Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 83 can check the set values stored in the RAM at any time, at least when the power is on.

At S890, a suggestive pattern display process is executed. In this suggestive symbol display process, the process of displaying the suggestive symbols 111 to 113 determined in S885 on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. By this processing, the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed while the special effect patterns 101a to 101c displayed by the effect pattern display device 6 are being changed according to the variation of the special patterns.

More specifically, in the suggestive symbol display process of S890, a suggestive display pattern for displaying the suggestive symbols 111 to 113 is set, and the suggestive display pattern is added to the special effect display pattern for variably displaying the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. are superimposed, the suggestion patterns 111 to 113 are displayed during the variable display of the special effect patterns 101a to 101c. Here, in the suggestive display pattern of this embodiment, the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are started to be displayed at the timing when the two special effect patterns 101a and 101c are stop-displayed, and all the special effect patterns 101a to 101c are confirmed and stopped. It is set so that the display ends when the That is, when the ready-to-win effect is executed, the suggestion patterns 111 to 113 are displayed during the ready-to-win effect. Also, even when the ready-to-win performance is not executed, suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed from the stoppage of the two special performance patterns 101a and 101c to the final stoppage of all the special performance patterns 101a to 101c.
Incidentally, the special effect display pattern is set by the sub-integrated control device 83 based on the variation start command, and the effect including the variable display and the stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. to display. Since conventionally known processing can be applied to the processing of superimposing and displaying two types of display patterns in this way, details thereof will be omitted.

Also, the penalty flag processing described above will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. This penalty flag processing is based on the variation start command transmitted from the main controller 80, the information on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 17, and the entry information of the game ball to the first start port 11. It is executed. Here, the main control device 80, each time the normal gate switch 17a detects a game ball, transmits the passing information of the normal symbol operation gate 17 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first start port switch 11a detects the game ball is detected, the ball entry information of the first starting hole 11 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In the penalty flag process, at S900, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag=0. If the determination is affirmative (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and if the determination is negative (S900: No), the process proceeds to S930.

At S905, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal game state. If the determination is affirmative (S905: Yes), the process proceeds to S910, and if the determination is negative (S905: No), the process proceeds to S915.

In S910, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 17 or not. If the determination is affirmative (S910: Yes), the process proceeds to S920, and if the determination is negative (S910: No), the penalty flag processing ends.
On the other hand, in S915, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start opening 11. If the determination is affirmative (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S920, and if the determination is negative (S915: No), the penalty flag processing ends.

In S920, the penalty flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S925.
In S925, elapsed time measurement start processing is executed. In this elapsed time measurement start process, time measurement (clocking) of the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time is started. In this embodiment, the time is measured by a timer for the first elapsed time and a timer for the second elapsed time. After this elapsed time counting start process, the penalty flag process ends.

In S930 following the negative determination in S900, it is determined whether or not the first elapsed time has reached the threshold value (180 seconds). If the determination is affirmative (S930: Yes), the process proceeds to S935, and if the determination is negative (S930: No), the process proceeds to S950.

In S935, the penalty flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S940.
In S940, an elapsed time counting end process is executed. In this elapsed time measurement ending process, the measurement of the first elapsed time by the timer for the first elapsed time is terminated, and the first elapsed time is cleared. Further, when the second elapsed time is being measured by the timer for the second elapsed time, the measurement of the second elapsed time by the timer is ended and the second elapsed time is cleared.

At S950 following the negative determination at S930, it is determined whether or not the big hit is confirmed (whether or not the special symbol has stopped in the pattern mode indicating the determination of the big hit). If the determination is affirmative (S950: Yes), the process proceeds to S935, and if the determination is negative (S950: No), the process proceeds to S955.

At S955, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal game state. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S955: Yes), the process proceeds to S960, and if the determination is negative (S955: No), the process proceeds to S970.

At S960, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 17 or not. If the determination is affirmative (S960: Yes), the process proceeds to S965, and if the determination is negative (S960: No), the penalty flag processing ends.
In S965, a first elapsed time reset process is executed. In this first elapsed time reset process, the first elapsed time being measured by the timer for the first elapsed time is reset, and time measurement of the first elapsed time is newly started. That is, the first elapsed time during time measurement is once cleared, and time measurement by the timer is started again. After S965, the penalty flag processing is terminated.

In S970 following the negative determination in S955, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the first starting hole 11. If the determination is affirmative (S970: Yes), the process proceeds to S965, and if the determination is negative (S970: No), the penalty flag processing ends.

Also, the above-described penalty effect control processing will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. This penalty effect control process is executed based on the penalty flag set in the suggestive effect control process and the variation start command transmitted from the main controller 80 .

In the penalty effect control process, at S1000, it is determined whether or not the penalty symbol 115 is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1020, and if the determination is negative (S1000: No), the process proceeds to S1005.

In S1005, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag=1. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010, and if the determination is negative (S1005: No), the penalty effect control process is terminated.

In S1010, penalty display start processing is executed, and display of the penalty symbol 115 on the performance symbol display device 6 is started. This penalty display start process is a process of starting display of the penalty symbol 115 in accordance with the penalty flag being set to 1 in the penalty flag process. Therefore, in the normal game state, since the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started as the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c and the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed. Regardless, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started. On the other hand, in the probability variable gaming state, since the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started with the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11, the special effect symbol triggered by the entering of the first starting port 11. The display of the penalty symbol 115 is started at substantially the same timing as the start of the variable display of 101a-101c, or the penalty symbol 115 is displayed during the display of the special effect symbols 101a-101c started by the digestion of the second reserved memory. is started. Then, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is continued until the display is terminated by a penalty display termination process which will be described later. In the penalty display start process, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed by superimposing a display pattern for displaying the penalty symbol 115 on the special effect symbol display pattern.

In S1020 following the affirmative determination in S1000, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag=0. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S1020: Yes), the process proceeds to S1025, and if the determination is negative (S1020: No), the process proceeds to S1030.

In S1025, penalty display end processing is executed. In this penalty display ending process, the process of ending the display of the penalty symbol 115 being displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed.

In S1030 following the negative determination in S1020, it is determined whether or not the second elapsed time has reached the threshold value (180 seconds). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S1030: Yes), the process proceeds to S1035, and if the determination is negative (S1030: No), the penalty effect control process is terminated. Here, the second elapsed time is the time measured by the timer for the second elapsed time in S925 of the penalty flag processing, as described above.

In S1035, penalty display conversion processing is executed. In this penalty display conversion process, the penalty symbol 115 being displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed in a reduced size. In this penalty display conversion process, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed in a reduced size by superimposing a display pattern for displaying the penalty symbol 115 in a reduced size on the special effect symbol display pattern.

In S1040, a second elapsed time counting end process is executed. In this second elapsed time measurement ending process, the measurement of the second elapsed time by the timer for the second elapsed time is terminated, and the second elapsed time is cleared.

Next, the display modes of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 and the penalty symbol 115 displayed on the production symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24. FIG.

For example, in the normal game state, as described above, left-handed hitting is advantageous for the player, so the game progresses by the player's left-handed hitting. When the ball is entered into the first starting hole 11 by such a left-handed strike, the first reserved memory is generated, and the first special symbol display device 9 starts to fluctuate the first special symbol by digestion of the first reserved memory. Along with the variation of the first special symbols, the special performance symbols 101a to 101c are variably displayed in the performance symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. 22(A). In addition, in the normal game state, the effect symbol display device 6 does not display the message pattern 102 (see FIG. 24) indicating the variable probability game state. inform. By this notification, the player can clearly know that the player is in a normal game state in which the left-handed game is the main game.

When the right and left special effect symbols 101a and 101c stop sequentially and the special effect symbols 101a and 101c stop at the same symbol as shown in FIG. A pattern 103 is displayed. Further, when the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are determined to be displayed by the suggestive effect control process (FIG. 19), the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 suggesting the set values 1 to 6 are displayed. Here, when the setting value 4 is set and the display of the even suggesting pattern 112 is selected, the even suggesting pattern 112 is displayed on the production design display device 6 . The display of the even-number suggesting pattern 112 suggests to the player that the setting value 2, the setting value 4, or the setting value 6 is set in the machine.

After that, as shown in FIG. 22(C), when the special effect pattern 101b stops at a pattern different from the left and right special effect patterns 101a and 101c, a loss is confirmed, and a message pattern 105 indicating the loss is displayed. When the stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the stop display ends, and the display of the even-number suggestive symbols 112 ends accordingly.

After the loss is determined by the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, when the undigested first reserved memory is digested, the fluctuation of the new first special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 22(D), The effect symbol display device 6 starts the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Then, when the display of the set 4 or more suggestive symbols 113 is determined by the suggestive effect control process, as shown in FIG. , the setting 4 or more suggesting pattern 113 is displayed. Here, the player can guess that the setting value 4 or the setting value 6 is set to the machine by the display of the current setting 4 or more suggestive symbol 113 and the display of the previous even number suggestive symbol 112. .
After that, as shown in FIG. 22(F), when the special effect pattern 101b stops at the same pattern as the left and right special effect patterns 101a and 101c, a big win is confirmed, and a message pattern 106 indicating the big win is displayed. When the big win is confirmed in this way, a big win game for opening the big winning opening 14 is executed.

On the other hand, in the normal game state, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 due to the player's hitting to the right, the normal symbols start to fluctuate in the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed after the lapse of a predetermined time. , the winning or losing of the normal symbol is confirmed. When the normal symbol is a win, the normal electric accessory 13 is driven to open the second starting port 12 . Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 in the normal game state, the penalty flag processing (FIG. 20) and the penalty effect control processing (FIG. 21) are executed as shown in FIG. 23(A). Then, the performance symbol display device 6 starts to display the penalty symbol 115. - 特許庁Here, since the penalty symbol 115 is started to be displayed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 17, the first special symbol is fluctuating (the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are being fluctuated and displayed). is also displayed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17, the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time are started to be measured (time measurement) by the penalty flag process.

When the second starting port 12 is opened by hitting the normal pattern, the player hits rightward aiming at the second starting port 12 so as to match the opening timing of the second starting port 12, and hits the second starting port 12. When the ball enters the secondary opening 12, a second reserved memory is generated. As described above, the configuration of this embodiment preferentially digests the second retained memory over the first retained memory, so if there is an undigested second retained memory, the second retained memory is digested. . By digesting the second reserved memory, the second special design display device 10 starts to fluctuate the second special design, and as shown in FIG. Start variable display. Incidentally, the penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed.
Then, when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal game state, compared with the digestion of the first reserved memory, the suggestion probability of displaying the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 is low (see FIG. 17). It is easy to decide not to display 111-113. Therefore, when this non-display is decided, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are not displayed until the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped, as shown in FIGS. 23(C) to 23(D).

In addition, when a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 before the first elapsed time which is started to be clocked by the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 17 reaches the threshold value, the first elapsed time It is reset and the clocking of the first elapsed time is newly started.
When the new game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 in this way, when the second elapsed time started by the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 17 reaches the threshold value, FIG. 23 (E) As shown in (F), the penalty symbol 115 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed in a reduced size. Such reduced display makes the penalty pattern 115 inconspicuous.
The penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed until the display end condition (the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value or the big hit is confirmed) is established. Therefore, when the player repeatedly hits to the right and the game ball repeatedly passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17, the reduced penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed. In addition, when the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value while the penalty symbol 115 is being displayed, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is ended. Further, when the special performance symbols 101a to 101c are stopped and displayed during the display of the penalty symbols 115 and the big hit is confirmed, the display of the penalty symbols 115 is terminated.

In addition, in the variable probability gaming state, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate due to the digestion of the second reserved memory, along with this, as shown in FIG. fluctuates. In this probability variation gaming state, a message pattern 102 indicating the probability variation gaming state is displayed to notify the player of the probability variation gaming state. By this notification, the player can clearly know that the player is in a variable probability game state in which the game is mainly played by hitting to the right.

When the left and right special performance symbols 101a and 101c stop at the same symbol and reach the ready-to-win state, a message symbol 103 is displayed as shown in FIG. 24(B). Further, when the display of the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 is determined by the suggestive effect control process (FIG. 18), the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 suggesting the set values 1 to 6 are displayed. . Here, when the setting value 4 is set as described above, if the setting 4 or more suggesting pattern 113 is selected, the effect pattern display device 6 displays the setting 4 or more suggesting pattern 113. - 特許庁
After that, as shown in FIG. 24(C), when the special effect symbol 101b stops at the same symbol as the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101b, a big hit is decided. It should be noted that the setting 4 or more suggesting pattern 113 is terminated when the jackpot game is started.

On the other hand, in the probability variable gaming state, when the first reserved memory generated and stored by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 is digested, as shown in FIG. The variable display of 101a-101c is started. Furthermore, a penalty symbol 115 is displayed as the ball enters the first starting port 11 . Here, the digestion of the first reserved memory is executed when there is no undigested second reserved memory as described above. The variable display of 101a to 101c is started, and the display of penalty symbols 115 is started. Furthermore, as the ball enters the first starting port 11, the timing of the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time is started, and until the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value or the big hit is confirmed, The penalty symbols 115 are continuously displayed as shown in (D) to (F).
In addition, in the variable probability gaming state, before the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, when a game ball is newly entered into the first start port 11, the first elapsed time is reset and a new first Timing of elapsed time is started. Then, when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the displayed penalty symbol 115 is displayed in a reduced size (see FIG. 23(F)). Even in the variable probability game state, if the ball is repeatedly entered into the first start port 11, the reduced penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed as in the normal game state.

Next, features of the embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment has the game property of hitting the ball to the left aiming at entering the first start hole 11 in the normal game state, and hitting the ball to the right to hit the ball into the second starting hole 12 in the variable probability game state. When the second reserved memory is digested in the normal game state, suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed compared to the digestion of the first reserved memory in the normal game state. The suggestion probability is lowered, and when the first reserved memory is digested in the variable probability game state, the suggestion probability is lowered compared to the digestion of the second reserved memory in the variable probability game state.
With such a configuration, in the normal game state, when the second reserved memory generated by the ball entering the second starting port 12 is digested, it is difficult to display the suggestive patterns 111 to 113. It becomes difficult for the player to obtain the advantage of displaying the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 . Here, since the suggested symbols 111 to 113 suggest the set values 1 to 6 as described above, the display of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 can be said to be of great benefit to the player. In this way, in the normal game state, when the player plays a game (right-handed) that differs from the game characteristics of the normal game state, by generating a so-called penalty that the suggestive symbols 111 to 113 are less likely to be displayed, It is possible to effectively suppress right-handed hitting (a game aiming at the second starting port 12) in the normal game state. Similarly, in the probability variable gaming state, when the first reserved memory caused by the ball entering the first starting port 11 is digested, by generating a penalty that makes it difficult to display the suggested patterns 111 to 113, It is possible to effectively suppress left-handed hitting (a game aiming at the first starting port 11) in the variable probability game state.
Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, a game suitable for the normal game state and the variable probability game state can be easily executed, and the amusement of the game in each game state can be exhibited stably.

In addition, in the configuration of the embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 in the normal game state and when the game ball enters the first start port 11 in the variable probability game state, the suggested symbols 111 to Since the penalty pattern 115 suggesting that the suggestion probability of 113 is low is displayed, the display of the penalty pattern 115 allows the player to clearly know that the suggestion probability is low. This allows the player to play a game (right-handed) aiming at the second starting port 12 in the normal game state and to play a game (left-handed) aiming at the first starting port 11 in the variable probability game state. , Since it can be suppressed more effectively, a game suitable for each of the normal game state and the variable probability game state can be stably executed.
Then, in the normal game state, the penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed until the first elapsed time, which is reset by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 17 and the time measurement is repeated, reaches the threshold value (for example, 180 seconds). On the other hand, in the probability variable gaming state, until the first elapsed time, which is reset by the game ball entering the first starting port 11 and the time measurement is repeated, reaches the threshold value (for example, 180 seconds), the penalty symbol 115 is displayed continuously. With such continuous display, the effect of suppressing right-handed hitting in the normal game state and the effect of suppressing left-handed hitting in the probability variable game state can be exhibited more stably.
Furthermore, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed when the second elapsed time measured from the start of display of the penalty symbol 115 reaches the threshold value (for example, 180 seconds). As a result, the production effect displayed on the production pattern display device 6 (variation and stop display of special production patterns 101a to 101c, display of ready-to-win production, etc.) continues to be hindered by the display of the penalty pattern 115. It can be suppressed, and the original effect of the performance displayed by the performance pattern display device 6 can be exhibited.

The correspondence between the terms used in the above-described embodiments and the terms described in the claims will be described below.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a pinball game machine according to the present invention.
The left flow area 3a corresponds to an example of the first flow area according to the present invention, and the right flow area 3b corresponds to an example of the second flow area according to the present invention.
The start winning process corresponds to an example of the pending storage means according to the present invention.
S165 to S200 of the validity determination process correspond to an example of validity determination means according to the present invention.
The big-hit game processing corresponds to an example of the big-hit game control means according to the present invention.
The variable probability gaming state corresponds to an example of the advantageous gaming state according to the present invention.
S315~S330 and S360~S370 of the success determination process and S615~S625 of the jackpot game process correspond to an example of the state change control means according to the present invention.
The main controller 80, the probability setting switch 95, and the setting change button 96 correspond to an example of probability setting means according to the present invention.
The set values 1 to 6 correspond to an example of winning probability information according to the present invention.
The effect pattern display device 6 corresponds to an example of the suggestive effect device according to the present invention, and the display of the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 corresponds to an example of the suggestive effect according to the present invention.
The suggestive effect control process corresponds to an example of the suggestive effect control means according to the present invention. S805 to S830 and S870 to S890 of the suggestive effect control process correspond to an example of the content of the normal suggestive process according to the present invention, and S805, S840 to S860 and S870 to S890 of the suggestive effect control process correspond to the present invention. This corresponds to an example of the contents of such advantage suggesting processing.
The normal gate switch 17a corresponds to an example of the second flow detection means according to the present invention.
The display of the penalty symbol 115 corresponds to an example of penalty effect according to the present invention.
The penalty flag processing and the penalty effect control processing correspond to an example of penalty notification means according to the present invention.
When the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value and the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value in the normal game state, the state in which the game ball is not detected by the second flow detecting means according to the present invention does not continue for a predetermined period. It corresponds to an example.

Another example of the above embodiment will be described below.
In the above-described embodiment, when the first reserved memory caused by the ball entering the first starting port 11 in the variable probability game state is digested, the suggestive probability of the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 is reduced. However, not only in the variable probability game state, but also in a game state in which it is easier to enter the second start hole 12 than in the normal game state, the suggestion probability may be lowered. Specifically, in the open extension game state or the time reduction game state, it can be configured to lower the suggestion probability by digesting the first reserved memory. Here, the open extension game state is a game state that becomes a so-called open extension mode in which the winning probability of normal symbols is increased and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 13 is extended as compared with the normal game state. The state is a game state in which, in addition to the open extension mode, the variation time of normal symbols (and special symbols) is shortened compared to the normal game state.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion probability is reduced by digestion of the first reserved memory in the probability variation gaming state, but not limited to this, it may be configured not to lower the suggestion probability in the probability variation gaming state. This is because there is no advantage of aiming at the first start hole in the variable probability game state in a general pachinko machine. Here, in the configuration in which the penalty for validating the low suggestion probability in the variable probability gaming state is not executed, the display of the penalty symbol may be executed in the same manner as in the embodiment. The display of the penalty symbol may not be executed. Here, in the configuration of displaying the penalty symbol, it is possible to suppress the execution of a game (left-handed) different from the main game in the variable probability game state.
Similarly, in the configuration in which the state is changed to the time-saving game state or the open extension game state described above, and in the configuration in which the penalty for lowering the suggestion probability is not executed in these time-saving game state or the open extension game state, the display of the penalty symbol is executed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the execution of a game different from the main game in each game state.

In the above-described embodiment, the first normal suggestion table and the second normal suggestion table that are valid in the normal gaming state, and the first probability variation suggestion table and the second probability variation suggestion table that are valid in the probability variation game state are set respectively. Each of the suggested probabilities can be changed and set as appropriate. Similarly, even if there is a selection probability for selecting each suggestion pattern 111 to 113 according to the set values 1 to 6, it is possible to change and set as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal game state, the suggestion probability of the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 is reduced compared to the digestion of the first reserved memory, and the first reservation is made in the variable probability game state. When the memory is consumed, the suggestion probability is made lower than when the second reserved memory is consumed. When the first reserved memory is digested in the probability variable gaming state, the suggested patterns 111 to 113 may be hidden (in other words, the suggested probability=0%). Even with such a configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed while the special symbols are changing. is possible. In the embodiment, the suggested symbols are displayed when the two special performance symbols 101a and 101c stop, but they may be displayed before they stop, or the suggested symbols 111 to 113 may be displayed during the jackpot game. You can do it. Here, in the configuration in which the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed during the jackpot game, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed only when the big win is confirmed, and the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed. When the display is determined, suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed during the jackpot game. In this configuration, when the big win is confirmed by the variation of the second special symbol in the normal game state, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed compared to the case of the big win confirmed by the variation of the first special symbol in the normal game state. less likely to. Furthermore, in this configuration, when the big hit is confirmed by the variation of the first special symbol in the probability variable gaming state, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are higher than when the big hit is confirmed by the variation of the second special symbol in the probability variable gaming state. less likely to appear. That is, in the configuration in which the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the jackpot game, the variation of the special symbols that tend to suggest the suggested symbols 111 to 113 differs depending on the game state.

In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 are displayed or not is determined according to the suggestion probability for each variation of the special pattern (each time the reserved memory is digested), and the digestion of the reserved memory is a condition. , the processing for determining whether or not the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are to be displayed is executed, but the condition is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the configuration in which the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the big win game, a process for determining whether or not the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are to be displayed is executed on condition that the big win is confirmed. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are to be displayed may be executed on the condition that execution of the ready-to-win effect is determined. In addition, in a configuration in which such conditions are set, it is preferable to set the suggestion probability according to the set conditions.

In the above-described embodiment, three kinds of suggestive symbols of odd numbers 111, even suggestive symbols 112, and set 4 or more suggestive symbols 113 are selectively displayed. Alternatively, it is possible to display suggestive patterns of different forms. For example, in addition to the three types of suggesting patterns, five types of suggesting patterns including setting 5 or more suggesting patterns and setting 6 confirmed suggesting patterns may be selectively displayed. Alternatively, it is also possible to selectively display three types of suggested symbols, ie, odd suggested symbols, even suggested symbols, and setting 6 confirmed suggested symbols.

In the above-described embodiment, the same suggestive symbols 111 to 113 are displayed in the normal game state and the variable probability game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to display different suggestive symbols according to each game state. . For example, in the normal gaming state, any one of the odd number suggesting pattern 111, the even number suggesting pattern 112, and the setting 4 or more suggesting pattern 113 is displayed, while in the probability variable gaming state, the setting 2 or more suggesting pattern, the setting 4 or less suggesting pattern, and one of the setting 6 final suggested patterns can be displayed. Furthermore, in the configuration for changing the state to the timed game state or the extended open game state, it is possible to display different suggestive symbols according to these states.
Also, in the embodiment, the selection probability of each suggestive pattern (see FIG. 18) is the same in the normal game state and the variable probability game state, but not limited to this, the suggestive pattern is selected with a different selection probability depending on the game state. It is good also as a structure to carry out.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggested pattern that correctly suggests the set value is selected, but as another configuration, the suggested pattern that does not suggest the set value may be selected. can also be configured. For example, even if setting values 1, 3, and 5 are set, even-number suggesting patterns may be selected, and even if setting values 2, 4, and 6 are set, odd-number suggesting patterns may be selected. A design may be selected in some cases. In such a configuration, it is preferable that the selection probability of suggesting symbols that do not correctly suggest the set value is lower than the selection probability of suggesting symbols that correctly suggest.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is not limited to displaying suggestive patterns that directly suggest set values, such as odd number suggestive patterns and set value 4 or higher suggestive patterns, and predetermined suggestive effects are set to set values 1 to 6. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the appearance rate (probability of display) is displayed according to the appearance rate. In such a configuration, the appearance rate of the suggestive effect increases as the set value increases, but when a game different from the main game is executed in each game state (the second reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state case, or when the first reservation memory is consumed in the variable probability gaming state), the configuration can be applied to set the appearance rate to a predetermined constant value.

In the above-described embodiment, when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal game state and when the first reserved memory is digested in the variable probability game state, the suggestion probability of all suggested patterns is reduced. However, it is also possible to reduce the suggestion probability of only some of the suggested patterns. For example, as for suggestive symbols with a high degree of reliability that suggest a set value, the suggestion probability may not change even when the second reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state. This is because, normally, suggestive patterns with high reliability are originally set with a low suggestion probability. This is because there is a risk of losing the playability to play.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the set value is suggested by the display of the suggestive pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the set value is suggested by, for example, a ready-to-win effect. Specifically, it is possible to set a plurality of ready-to-win effects that perform mutually different effect displays, and to select one of the ready-to-win effects according to the set set value. Furthermore, as described above, in the configuration of displaying suggestive symbols during the big win game, for example, a plurality of mutually different big win effects can be set, and one of the big win effects can be selected according to the set value. .

In the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect suggesting the set values 1 to 6 is executed by displaying the suggestive patterns 111 to 113 on the effect pattern display device 6. However, the suggestive effect is not limited to this. The effect may be executed by lighting or blinking of a lamp, or may be executed by sound from a speaker. Furthermore, the display on the production pattern display device 6, the light emission by the lamp, and the sound by the speaker may be appropriately combined.

In the above-described embodiment, by displaying the penalty pattern, the penalty effect of digestion of the second reserved memory in the normal game state and digestion of the first reserved memory in the variable probability game state is executed. The penalty effect is not limited to this, and can be effected by lighting or blinking of a lamp, or effected by sound from a speaker. Further, a penalty effect may be performed by appropriately combining the display on the effect pattern display device 6, light emission by a lamp, and sounding by a speaker.
Here, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by light emission by the lamp, when the number of times of continuous digestion of the second reservation memory in the normal game state reaches a predetermined threshold number of times, or the first reservation memory in the variable probability game state When the number of times of continuous digestion reaches the threshold number of times, the penalty effect can be reduced by reducing the light intensity of the lamp or changing the light emission color to a paler color. In addition, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by sounding the speaker, when the number of times of continuous digestion of the second reserved memory in the normal game state reaches a predetermined threshold number of times, or the number of times of the first reserved memory in the variable probability game state When the number of times of continuous consumption reaches the threshold number of times, the penalty effect can be reduced by lowering the volume of the speaker.

In the above-described embodiment, the threshold value for determining the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time measured with the start of display of the penalty symbol 115 is the same value (180 seconds), but the present invention is not limited to this. , different thresholds can be set. For example, when the first elapsed time reaches the first threshold value, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is ended, and when the second elapsed time reaches the second threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed. In such a configuration in which mutually different first and second threshold values are set, it is preferable to set the first threshold value to be smaller than the second threshold value.

In the above-described embodiment, when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed in a reduced size. The display may be terminated. In this configuration, it is preferable to set the first threshold value and the second threshold value as described above, and set the second threshold value to a larger value than the first threshold value. Alternatively, the display of the penalty symbol 115 may be terminated when the elapsed time is measured when the penalty symbol 115 is started to be displayed, and when the elapsed time reaches a threshold value.
Similarly, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by light emission from the lamp, when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the light emission from the lamp can be terminated. Further, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by sounding the speaker, the sounding of the speaker may be terminated when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value.

In the above-described embodiment, the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time are measured from the start of display of the penalty symbol 115, and when the first elapsed time or the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed. Although the configuration is such that the display is terminated or the display is reduced, as another configuration, for example, the threshold time can be counted by using a counter corresponding to the threshold time. Specifically, a first counter and a second counter corresponding to the time of the threshold value (180 seconds) are set, and when the penalty symbol 115 starts to be displayed, the first counter and the second counter are timed out. , When the first counter becomes 0, while the display of the penalty symbol 115 ends, before the first counter becomes 0, pass through the normal symbol operation gate in the normal game state or to the first start port in the variable game state When there is an entry ball, the first counter is reset and the time limit is digested. Furthermore, when the second counter reaches 0, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed under the display start condition of passing through the normal symbol operation gate in the normal game state and entering the first start port in the variable probability game state. This display start condition can be changed as appropriate. For example, there may be a configuration in which the display start condition is established by entering the second start hole in the normal game state, or a configuration in which the display start condition is established by digestion of the second reserved memory in the normal game state. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the display start condition is satisfied by digestion of the first reserved memory in the variable probability gaming state.
Furthermore, a first detection sensor that directly detects game balls flowing down the left flow area 3a and a second detection sensor that directly detects game balls flowing down the right flow area 3b are provided, and the second detection sensor in the normal game state. The penalty symbol may be displayed with the game ball detection by and the game ball detection by the first detection sensor in the variable probability gaming state as the display start condition. Furthermore, it is also possible to have a configuration in which a penalty pattern is displayed according to the amount of rotation of the shooting handle 64 .

In addition, in the configuration in which the state is changed to the time-saving gaming state or the extended open gaming state, the penalty symbol 115 may be displayed when a game different from the main game (right-handed hitting) is executed. .

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the display is terminated or reduced in size according to the elapsed time measured from the start of the display of the penalty symbols. be. For example, the display end condition can be set according to the number of shot game balls counted from the start of the display of the penalty symbols, the number of prize balls, or the like.
Alternatively, when the number of passes through the normal symbol operation gate in the normal game state reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of balls entering the first start port in the variable probability game state reaches a predetermined number, the penalty symbol is displayed. The display may be ended or the display may be reduced.

In the above-described embodiment, six stages of setting values 1 to 6 defining different jackpot winning probabilities are provided, but the number of stages of setting values can be changed and set as appropriate. . That is, setting values 1 to 3 in three steps, setting values 1 to 10 in ten steps, and the like are also possible. Furthermore, even if the probability of winning a big hit determined for each set value is not limited to the embodiment, it can be changed and set as appropriate.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 play area 3a left downstream area (first downstream area)
3b Right downstream area (second downstream area)
6 production pattern display device 11 first starting port 12 second starting port 12a second starting port switch (second flow detecting means)
111-113 Suggestion pattern

Claims (1)

a game area having a first flow area and a second flow area where game balls flow down;
A first starting port provided so that a game ball flowing down the first flow area can enter,
A second start port provided so that a game ball flowing down the second flow area can be entered, and is converted into an open state in which the game ball can be entered and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter;
A first reservation memory is generated and stored due to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening, and a second reservation memory is generated due to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening. a retention storage means for storing the
a success/fail determination means for determining whether or not a big hit is achieved according to a predetermined probability of winning a big hit by digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
a jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game for opening a jackpot provided in the game area when the hit/fail judgment result of the hit/fail judgment means is a jackpot;
A state change control means for converting a normal game state to an advantageous game state in which it is easier to enter the second starting port than the normal game state;
a winning probability setting means having a plurality of mutually different jackpot winning probabilities and selectively setting any one of the jackpot winning probabilities;
When there is an undigested second reserved memory, regardless of whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, the second reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started In a pinball game machine,
a suggestion performance device for executing a suggestion performance suggesting winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the winning probability setting means;
a suggestive effect control means for executing and controlling a suggestive effect by the suggestive effect device based on digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
The suggestive effect control means does not execute the suggestive effect when the second reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state, or executes it at a low probability compared to consumption of the first reserved memory in the normal game state. A pinball game machine characterized in that it has a normal suggestion processing content to be played.

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