JP7267594B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, when a pattern that is variably displayed based on the winning of a game ball into a starting hole (entering a ball) is stopped and displayed with a predetermined winning pattern, a big winning game is opened. and a game parlor employee or the like operates a setting change switch in a gaming machine capable of setting a high-probability state in which the winning probability of a winning symbol is higher than that of a normal game state after the end of a jackpot game. , has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this game machine, the winning probability in the normal game state can be changed to one of three stages of setting, and when winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the player is notified of the current winning probability set value. I am planning to perform.

JP-A-2000-312748

However, the game ball described above merely displays the set value of the probability of a big hit when the game hits a big hit. In what timing and in what manner the effect using the set value of the jackpot probability is performed can be recognized as an extremely important issue in order to improve the game interest of the player.

A main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve amusement in a game by realizing a new effect using a set value of a winning probability.

The gaming machine of the present invention employs the following means in order to achieve the above main object.

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
Equipped with a first start port and a second start port as a start port,
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the result of the winning/failure determination is winning;
ball entry easy state setting means for setting an easy ball entry state in which entry of a game ball into the second start hole is easier than in a normal game state after execution of the winning game;
with
A game machine capable of selecting one of a plurality of setting values with different hit probabilities for the success/failure determination,
When the result of the success/failure determination is loss, one of a plurality of loss performance symbols is selected as a performance pattern, and when the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a plurality of hit performances are selected as performance symbols. production pattern selection means for selecting one of the patterns ;
production pattern display means for displaying the selected production pattern;
further comprising
The effect pattern selection means is based on the result of the success/failure determination and the selected set value when the success/failure determination in the easy-to-enter state or the success/failure determination at the second starting port is performed. The gist is to select the production pattern by using

In addition, a first game machine of another invention includes a first start port, a second start port, and a win/fail determination that determines whether a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port. means, winning game execution means for executing a winning game when the result of winning/failure determination is winning, and entry of a game ball into a second start port becomes easier than in a normal game state after execution of the winning game. a ball-entering easy state setting means for setting the ball-entering easy state, wherein any one set value can be selected from among a plurality of set values with different hit probabilities for win/fail judgment, the game machine comprising: A performance symbol selection means for selecting a performance symbol based on a result and a performance symbol display means for displaying the selected performance symbols are further provided, and the performance symbol selection means selects the performance symbol when the current game state is the normal game state. , selecting performance symbols based on the result of success/failure determination, and selecting performance symbols based on the result of success/failure determination and the selected set value when the current game state is an easy-to-enter state. and
A first gaming machine of another invention performs a winning/failure determination based on entry of a game ball into a first start port or a second start port, and executes a winning game when the result of the win/fail determination is a win. , after the execution of the winning game, it is possible to set an easy ball entry state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is easier than in the normal game state, and a plurality of set values with different hit probabilities for winning/failing determination can be set. One of the setting values is selected. Further, the performance symbols are selected and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination, and when the current game state is the normal game state when selecting the performance symbols, the performance symbols are selected based on the result of the success/failure determination, When the current game state is the high-frequency state, a performance symbol is selected based on the result of the success/failure determination and the set value. As a result, variations in symbol selection can be diversified as compared with the conventional game, and the amusement of the game can be improved. By biasing the selection of performance symbols based on the set values, the player can estimate the set values based on the displayed performance symbols. The selection of performance symbols based on the set value is performed when the player is in an easy-to-enter state in which the player can proceed with the game advantageously, and the more the easy-to-enter state continues, the more the history of the performance symbols to be displayed increases. Therefore, information useful for estimating the set value can be given to the player who is pleased with the continuation of the easy-to-ball-enter state, and the player's joy can be increased, and the player's interest in the game can be further improved. Here, special symbol selection means for selecting a special symbol based on the result of success/failure determination, and special symbol display means for displaying the selected special symbol are provided, and the effect symbol selection means selects whether the current game state is normal. When it is in the game state, the effect pattern is selected based on the result of the success/failure determination or the special symbol selected based on the result of the success/failure determination, and when the current game state is a high frequency state, the result of the success/failure determination or The effect symbol may be selected based on the special symbol selected based on the result of the pertinence determination and the set value.

In addition, a second gaming machine of another invention is
A first starting port into which a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter;
A second starting port into which a game ball flowing down a second game area different from the first game area can enter;
a success/fail determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
a winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the result of the winning/failure determination is winning;
ball entry easy state setting means for setting an easy ball entry state in which entry of a game ball into the second start hole is easier than in a normal game state after execution of the winning game;
with
A game machine capable of selecting one of a plurality of setting values with different hit probabilities for the success/failure determination,
a performance symbol selection means for selecting a performance symbol based on the result of the suitability determination;
production pattern display means for displaying the selected production pattern;
further comprising
When the success/failure determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port, the performance symbol selection means selects a performance symbol based on the result of the success/failure determination, and selects the performance symbol based on the result of the success/failure determination, and the second starting port. When the success/failure determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the game ball, a performance pattern is selected based on the result of the success/failure determination and the selected set value,
This is the gist of it.

A second gaming machine of another invention performs a winning/failure determination based on entry of a game ball into a first start port or a second start port, and executes a winning game when the result of the win/fail determination is a hit. , after the execution of the winning game, it is possible to set an easy ball entry state in which the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is easier than in the normal game state, and a plurality of set values with different hit probabilities for winning/failing determination can be set. One of the setting values is selected. In addition, the performance pattern is selected and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination, and when the success/failure determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port when the performance symbol is selected, the success/failure determination is performed. A performance pattern is selected based on the result of (2), and when the success/failure determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, the performance symbol is selected based on the result of the success/failure determination and the set value. . As a result, variations in symbol selection can be diversified as compared with the conventional game, and the amusement of the game can be improved. By biasing the selection of performance symbols based on the set values, the player can estimate the set values based on the displayed performance symbols. The selection of the performance symbols based on the set value is performed when the winning/failure determination is made based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, that is, the player can substantially proceed with the game in an advantageous manner. This is performed when the ball-entering state is easy, and the more the ball-entering state continues, the more the history of the performance symbols displayed increases. As a result, the player's pleasure can be increased, and the player's interest in the game can be further improved. Here, it comprises a special symbol selection means for selecting a special symbol based on the result of the success/failure determination, and a special symbol display means for displaying the selected special symbol, and the performance symbol selection means is for directing the user to the first starting port. When the success/failure determination is performed based on the entry of the game ball, select the performance symbol based on the result of the success/failure determination or the special symbol selected based on the result of the success/failure determination, and enter the second start port. When the success/failure determination is performed based on the entry of the game ball, the performance symbol may be selected based on the result of the success/failure determination or the special symbol selected based on the result of the success/failure determination and the set value. good.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by realizing a new effect using the set value of the hit probability.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display of the effect symbol display device 37; It is an explanatory view explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by a CPU 60a of a main controller 60; 4 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting prize-winning processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of normal symbol game processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of normal symbol variation display related processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of a game process per normal symbol. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design variation display related processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of design variation production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection rate of the hit production|presentation design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a pattern variation production|presentation. It is a flow chart showing a symbol variation effect process of a modification. It is a flow chart showing a symbol variation effect process of a modification. It is a flow chart showing a symbol variation effect process of a modification. It is a flow chart showing a symbol variation effect process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection rate of an out production design.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a game board 20 of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball enters the starting hole, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol (big hit special symbol), the big hit game is started. An example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called seven machine type (first type) gaming machine to be started will be described.

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

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

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

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

The inner frame 5 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball tank 77, a tank rail 78 and a payout device 72, as shown in FIG. When a game ball enters each winning hole provided on the game board 20, the payout device 72 supplies a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls from the ball tank 77 to the upper receiving tray 11 via the tank rail 78. Pay out. Also, the payout device 72 pays out the rented ball to the upper tray 11 when the ball rent button 53 is operated.

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

[Configuration of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 has a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes a production pattern display device 37 provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc., arranged around the production pattern display device 37. , the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged to the right of the center role 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged under the center role 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged below Openable second starting opening 24, big winning opening 25 arranged in the lower right part of the game area 21, normal winning opening 26 always open arranged in the lower left part of the game area 21, any winning opening and an out port 29 for recovering game balls that did not enter. Also, the game board 20 is planted with a large number of nails 21c for guiding and repelling game balls flowing down the game area 21.例文帳に追加

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

The big prize winning opening 25 is a variable ball entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening/closing plate (opening/closing member) 25b, a big winning prize opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4) that operates the opening/closing plate 25b, Prepare. The big winning opening 25 is normally closed by an opening/closing plate 25b and is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is a big winning special symbol, which is stopped and displayed to play the big winning game. is executed, the open/close plate 25b is opened forward by the big winning opening solenoid 25c, thereby opening the game ball into an open state. A large winning opening switch 25a is attached to the large winning opening 25 for detecting the entry of game balls and counting the number of the entering balls. The big winning hole 25 is closed when the big winning hole switch 25a counts nine game balls or when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before counting nine (round games). A jackpot game is performed by repeating the above-described round game a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 10 times).

The first starting port 23 allows a game ball to enter by rotating the shooting handle 13 (so-called left hitting) so that the game ball flows down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. can be made On the other hand, the second starting port 24 and the big winning port 25 cannot enter the game ball by hitting left, and the game ball is made to flow down to the right side area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be entered by rotating the shooting handle 13 (so-called right hitting). However, since the second starting hole 24 and the big winning hole 25 are variable winning holes, the game ball enters only when the normal pattern is won and the special pattern is won by the big hit, respectively. It becomes possible.

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

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

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

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

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

The production pattern display device 37 is an image display device configured by a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays production patterns (pseudo patterns) 371L, 371C, and 371R corresponding to special patterns on the display screen (design variation production), Various effects such as reach effects and various notification effects are displayed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, at the center of the display screen of the production pattern display device 37, there are three production patterns 371L of left, middle and right consisting of numbers, alphabets, letters, symbols, characters (in the example of the figure, numbers). , 371C and 371R are displayed. The three production patterns 371L, 371C, 371R are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom when a game ball enters the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), and are displayed for a predetermined variation time. After elapses, the display stops in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right performance symbol 371R is stop-displayed and the right performance symbol 371R does not match the left performance symbol 371L, it is lost (usually lost). On the other hand, when the right performance pattern 371R coincides with the left performance pattern 371L, it becomes ready-to-win, and shifts to ready-to-win performance. Then, when the middle production pattern 371C is stopped and displayed through the ready-to-win production, if the middle production pattern 371C does not match the left and right production patterns 371L and 371R, it is out (reach out), and the middle production. When the pattern 371C coincides with the left and right performance patterns 371L, 371R, a big hit is achieved. On the display screen of the production pattern display device 37, a character pattern 373 (“Tatsukichi the Bear”) whose display mode (expression) changes according to the content of the production is displayed.

5, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed at the corners (lower part) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in FIG. The first reserved design 372a is a design corresponding to reserved storage of the first special design. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, and each time the variable display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of starting ball. Also, the second reserved design 372b is a design corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special design. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side every time the game ball enters the second start port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, and each time the variable display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of starting ball.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes, as its control circuits, a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and a performance pattern control device 91. , and a power supply board 95 (see FIG. 2). The main control unit 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU 60a. In addition to the CPU 60a, the main control unit 60 includes a ROM 60b for storing processing programs and tables, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when executing the processing program, an input/output port, and a communication device. Equipped with ports, etc. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are similarly configured as a microprocessor centering on a CPU, and are provided with a ROM, a RAM, an input/output port, a communication port, etc. in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, through which signals indicating the game state and game results are transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4).

The main controller 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 60 receives detection signals from the front frame open switch 3a that detects the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame open switch 5a that detects the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64 . In addition, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting passage of a game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting entry of a game ball to the first start port 23, A second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 24, a large winning port switch 25a for detecting the entering of a game ball into the large winning port 25, and a game ball to the normal winning port 26. A detection signal from the normal prize winning port switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of a ball is input through the game board relay terminal plate 61. As shown in FIG. Further, the operation signals from the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are directly input to the main controller 60 . On the other hand, the main controller 60 outputs drive signals to the second starting solenoid 24c, the big win solenoid 25c, etc. via the game board relay terminal plate 61. FIG. Also, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure reservation number display device 33, the second special figure reservation number display device 34, the general figure display device 35 , and a display signal to the number display device 36 for normal/universal symbols is output through the relay terminal board 62 of the symbol display device. Furthermore, signals to the hall computer 100 are output from the main controller 60 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65 .

The probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are provided in the main controller 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. A probability setting switch 98 is a switch for setting a special symbol jackpot probability, and a RAM clear switch 99 is a switch for executing RAM clear. In addition, the RAM clear switch 99 of this embodiment is also used to select the set value of the special symbol jackpot probability. That is, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set any one of six setting values (settings 1 to 6) to which different jackpot probabilities are assigned as special pattern jackpot probabilities. . The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 98 and rotates it, and with the RAM clear switch 99 depressed, the power is turned on. Then, the RAM of the pachinko machine 1 is cleared and the setting value can be changed. When the pachinko machine 1 is in this state, the administrator can select a desired set value from settings 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear switch 99. FIG. In this embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 99 is pressed, the pachinko machine 1 sequentially displays the numbers "1" to "6" corresponding to the setting values currently selected in the first special figure display device 31. to display. Therefore, the administrator selects the desired setting value by repeatedly pressing the RAM clear switch 99 so that the number displayed on the first special figure display device 31 becomes the number corresponding to the desired setting value. be able to. A set value selected by operating a RAM clear switch 99 is determined by turning the key inserted into the probability setting switch 98 and returning it to the initial position, and set as a special pattern jackpot probability. The administrator can set any one of settings 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1 by performing these operations. In this embodiment, the setting value is selected and set using the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99. However, the configuration is not limited to this. As long as it is possible, any other operation means may be used to select or set the setting value, or a configuration in which a dedicated switch for selecting the setting value is provided. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 displays information about the currently selected set value on the first special figure display device 31, but it is not limited to this, and may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the notification may be made by voice. For example, a display device capable of displaying the setting values may be provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the display device may be a device dedicated to displaying the setting values. Also, the setting values are not limited to the six settings 1 to 6, and any number of setting values may be selected as long as they can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

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

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

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

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

The power supply board 95 is a DC power supply that converts AC voltage from an external AC power supply into DC voltage, and supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power switch (not shown). The power supply board 95 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power supplied from an AC power supply in the backup power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure in which the supply of power from the AC power supply is interrupted, the power from the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM 60c of the main controller 60, etc., and the data, etc. in the RAM 60c of the main controller 60 remain unchanged for a certain period of time. retained.

[Outline of game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of a game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this manner will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the special symbol jackpot probability varies depending on the game state and the set value. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1/209.38, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1/204.80, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1 /199.80, setting 4 jackpot probability is 1/193.89, setting 5 jackpot probability is 1/187.25, setting 6 jackpot probability is 1/179.55. be. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1/88.20, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1/86.23, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1/ 84.13, setting 4 jackpot probability is 1/81.72, setting 5 jackpot probability is 1/78.86, setting 6 jackpot probability is 1/75.68. . Moreover, the hit probability of normal symbols differs depending on the game state. That is, when the game state is the normal game state, the winning probability of normal symbols is 1/250. On the other hand, when the game state is the variable probability state, the probability of winning the normal symbol is 1/1 (100%). When a big hit occurs, a 4-round big-hit game (a big-hit game in which the round game is repeated four times) or a 10-round big-hit game (a big-hit game in which the round game is repeated four times) is executed. Then, when a big win occurs in the first special symbol, the game state after the big win game ends becomes a probability variable state with a probability of 50%, and when a big win occurs in the second special symbol, the game state after the big win game ends is 100% probability to be in a variable state. The variable probability state continues until the special symbol changes 100 times after the end of the big win game. Also, when the variable probability state occurs, an electric support state also occurs. The electric sapo state continues until the special symbol changes 100 times. That is, in this embodiment, the electric sapo state occurs with the occurrence of the variable probability state, and ends with the end of the variable probability state.

In the pachinko machine 1 with such specifications, when a game ball enters the first start hole 23 by hitting to the left (shooting a game ball to the first game area), the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed as a big win special symbol, a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed in which the big win opening 25 is opened. A game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 25 by hitting to the left, and a game ball can be entered by hitting to the right (shooting a game ball to the second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits to the right to complete the jackpot game. In addition, the winning design of the special design may include a small winning design in which a small winning game in which the opening time of the big winning opening 25 is shorter than that of the big winning game is executed.

The jackpot special patterns include normal jackpot special patterns and probability variable jackpot special patterns, and when the special patterns are stop-displayed as the normal jackpot special patterns, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the normal game state and the special patterns are displayed. When the probability variable big hit special symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state after the big win game ends becomes the probability variable state. In the variable probability state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbols is higher than that of the normal game state until the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times). In addition, when the probability variable state occurs, an electric sapo state also occurs, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shortened compared to the normal game state (time saving state), the winning probability of the normal pattern is higher than the normal game state, and the normal The opening time of the second starting port 24 when the symbol is won is extended longer than the normal game state. Therefore, in the variable probability state (electric sapo state), the player can generate a big hit advantageously while suppressing the reduction of the ball held by hitting to the right, and has a chance to win many balls in a short time. becomes.

[Main control process]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, especially the operation of the main controller 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. As shown in FIG. This processing is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control process includes power-on processing required to power-on the pachinko machine 1 (S10), random number update processing (S20), winning confirmation processing (S30), starting winning processing (S40), normal It is carried out by repeatedly executing a symbol game process (S50), a normal symbol winning game process (S60), a special symbol game process (S70) and a jackpot game process (S80). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S80 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 sends various commands to the control device in charge and executes the processing according to the command, thereby progressing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 .

[Power-on processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on processing. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 first checks whether the security check is completed and access to the RAM 60c is permitted (S100). It is determined whether or not the clear signal is OFF (S104). If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the RAM clear signal is ON while the backup flag is ON, the operation starts from the initial state. First, stack setting processing is performed (S106). Subsequently, the setting value set by the probability setting switch 98 is read out (S108), and the initialization process of clearing and initializing the working area of the RAM 60c is performed (S110). As described above, if the power is turned on while the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are being operated, the RAM is cleared, and one of the settings 1 to 6 is selected by the RAM clear switch 99 and the probability setting switch 98 A setting value set by is validated. Then, the corresponding initial commands are transmitted to the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 (S112), and the power-on process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system is started from the state immediately before the power shutdown. That is, the game information stored in the RAM 60c is read out, and the game is restarted according to the game information (S114), thereby ending the power-on process. Here, the game information immediately before the power cutoff is information indicating the state of the game that was in progress immediately before the power cutoff, and the game information includes information on the number of entered balls, the number of held balls, and a special game. When the power-on process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various random numbers for determination. As the judgment random number, for example, a big hit judgment random number (special symbol (random number for success/failure judgment), and when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit, the special figure display device (the first special figure display device 31 or the second special figure display device 32) is used to stop display. Random number for determining the big hit pattern, when the result of the big hit judgment is out, the special figure display device (the first special figure display device 31 or the second special figure display device 32) is stopped and displayed. A symbol determination random number, a normal symbol success/failure determination random number used for a success/failure determination performed based on the passing of a game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 22, and the like can be mentioned. When the random number update process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Winning confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 detects the state of various sensors (first start switch 23a, second start switch 24a, gate switch 22a, big win switch 25a, normal win switch 26a, etc.) state storage area. In addition, it is determined whether game balls are detected by switches related to prize balls (above-mentioned prize winning port switch excluding gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that game balls have been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and prize ball information is provided. , and stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the value of the prize ball information is not 0, a command for specifying the number of prize balls (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70, and the prize confirmation process is terminated. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for specifying the number of prize balls, the payout motor 73 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the payout switch 74 outputs the prize ball information (unpaid (number of game balls) is decremented by one. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the value of the prize ball information reaches zero. The process is repeated until the information also has a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next startup winning process (S40).

[Start winning process]
FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the starting winning process. In the starting winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first starting port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first start port 23, the number of reservations of the current first special symbol (the number of first special symbol reservations) is less than the upper limit number (value 4 in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S204), A random number for determination of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the random number for judgment acquired in S206, information regarding the progress of the first special symbol variation game such as the above-described random number for judging the big hit, the random number for determining the big winning symbol, and the random number for determining the winning symbol can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol reserved number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reserved number instruction command includes information about the number of reserved first special symbols for causing the effect symbol display device 37 to display the first reserved symbol 372a. In addition, if it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23 in S200, or if it is determined that the number of reservations of the first special symbol has reached the upper limit number in S202, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S210.

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

Next, a detection signal from the gate switch 22a is inputted to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current normal symbol holding number is smaller than the upper limit number (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the reserved number of normal symbols is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of normal symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal pattern reserved number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, a random number for determination of normal symbols is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S226). In addition, as the random number for determination of the normal design, information regarding the progress of the variable game in the normal design, such as the random number for normal design suitability determination described above, can be exemplified. Then, the normal design reserved number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the starting winning process is terminated. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the reserved number of normal symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S224 to S228 is skipped, End the starting winning process. When the starting winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game process of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (the second starting port 24 is open) (step S300). When it is determined that the normal electric accessory is in operation, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process proceeds to the normal symbol per game process of the next S60. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S302), and whether or not the fixed symbols of the normal symbols are being displayed (S304). do. When it is determined that the normal symbols are not being displayed in a variable manner and that the fixed symbols are not being displayed, it is determined whether or not the number of pending normal symbols is greater than 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of normal symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for normal symbol determination stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S308), and variable display of normal symbols is performed. (S310) and the normal symbol game process is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display related processing of S310 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display related process, it is determined whether or not the power support flag is 0, that is, whether or not the current game state is the power support state (S350). The electric support flag is a flag indicating whether the current game state is the electric support state. When it is determined that the electric support flag is 0, it is determined that the current game state is not the electric support state, and based on the obtained random number for determining normal symbol success or failure, success or failure determination is performed using a low-probability normal symbol winning determination table. (S352), when it is determined that the electric support flag is not 0 but 1, it is determined that the current game state is the electric support state, and a high-probability normal symbol hit is determined based on the acquired normal symbol propriety determination random number. A decision is made using the decision table (S354). Judgment of normal symbol suitability is carried out by comparing a random number for normal symbol suitability judgment with a winning value contained in a normal symbol winning judgment table, and when the random number for normal symbol suitability judging coincides with the winning value, it is judged as winning, If they do not match, it is determined that they are out of line. The normal symbol hit determination table for high probability has more hit values than the normal symbol hit determination table for low probability. The same number of winning values as the random number for judgment is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the win/loss determination process is executed in the electric support state, it is always determined to be a win. As a result of the success/failure determination, if it is determined to be a hit ("YES" in S356), the winning pattern is set as the fixed pattern of the normal patterns (S358), and the time from the start of the variable display of the normal patterns to the final display of the winning patterns is set. The normal pattern variation time (hit variation pattern) is determined (S360). Further, as a result of the success/failure determination, if it is determined to be out ("NO" in S356), the outlier pattern is set as the fixed symbol in the normal pattern (S362), and after starting the variable display of the normal pattern, the outlier pattern is displayed as the finalized pattern. To determine the normal pattern fluctuation time (off fluctuation pattern) (S364). The fluctuation time of the normal symbols is preferably shorter in the electric support state than in the normal state, but may be a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) regardless of the game state. When the fixed pattern and the variation time (variation pattern) of the normal pattern are determined in this way, the variable display of the normal pattern is started (S366), the reserved number of the normal pattern is decremented by the value 1, and the normal pattern reserved number display device 36 is displayed. The display is updated (S368), the normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S370), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 10, when the normal symbol variable display is started, when the normal symbol game process is next executed, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines that the normal symbol is normally variable and displayed in S302. In order to determine that there is, next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time determined in S360 or S364 has elapsed (the variation pattern has ended) (S312). When it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is once terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the determined symbol display for displaying the determined symbol of the normal symbol during variable display. Processing is performed (S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S316). When it is determined that the fixed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is once terminated. When the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined at S304 that the determined symbol is being displayed, so whether or not the determined symbol display time has elapsed is again checked at S316. When it is determined that the fixed pattern display interval has passed, the display of the fixed patterns is terminated (S318).

Then, it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S320). When it is determined that the determined symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fixed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the operation of the normal electric accessory (opening operation of the second starting port 24) is started (S322), and the normal symbol game process is terminated. The opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by opening the opening/closing blades 24b to the left and right by controlling the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c, as described above. When the normal symbol game process is finished, the process proceeds to the normal symbol per game process of the next S60.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing an example of normal per-symbol game processing. In the normal per-symbol game process of S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S400). When it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, the normal per-symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is open, whether or not a specified number (for example, one) of game balls enter the second starting port 24 based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a (S402). When it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the electric sapo flag is 0 (S404). When it is determined that the power supply flag is 0, the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to the first time T1 (0.2 seconds in this embodiment) (S406), and the power supply flag is 1. If determined, a second time T2 (6.0 seconds in this embodiment) longer than the first time T1 is set as the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 (S408). Then, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from opening the second starting port 24 has reached the set maximum opening time (S410). When it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 24 has not reached the maximum opening time, the normal per-symbol game processing is temporarily terminated while the opening of the second starting port 24 is maintained. When it is determined in S402 that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24, or when it is determined in S410 that the opening time of the second starting port 24 has reached the maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 is closed. (S412), a normal per symbol game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S414), and the normal per symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal per symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process (S70).

[Special symbol game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game process of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is the value 1, the special symbol game process is terminated. It should be noted that, when the special game process is finished, it returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S80). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not value 1, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable display (S502), or whether a fixed symbol is being displayed (S504). , respectively. When it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable display and is not being displayed in a fixed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than 0 (S506). When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read out. (S510), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special symbols is greater than 0 (S512). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the first special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S514), and the first A first special symbol variation display related process for performing a variation display of special symbols is executed (S516), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of reserved first special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are both greater than the value 0, the second special symbol variation display (retention digestion) is preferentially executed (special Figure 2 preferential variation). Of course, it is not limited to this, and the first special symbol variation display (holding digestion) may be preferentially performed (special symbol 1 priority variation), and the special symbol variation display is the start port ( It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 23 and the second start port 24 (change in order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol may be performed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous variation). Details of the first special symbol variation display related processing of S510 and the second special symbol variation display related processing of S516 will be described below. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol variation display related processing. In order to avoid duplication, the first special symbol variation display related processing and the second special symbol variation display related processing will be described below using a common flowchart.

In the special symbol variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0, that is, whether or not the game is in the normal game state (S560). When it is determined that the variable probability flag is 0 (normal game state), the random number for judging the big hit obtained in S508 or S514 and the low probability winning value according to the set value are read out (S562), and the variable probability flag is 0. If it is determined that the value is 1 (probability variable state), the random number for judging a big hit acquired in S508 or S514 and the hit value for high probability according to the set value are read out (S564), and the random number for judging a big hit and the hit Big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not it is a big hit by comparing with the value (S566). In judging a big win, when the random number for judging a big win matches with any of the read winning values, it is judged as a big win, and when the random number for judging a big win does not match any of the read winning values, it judges as losing. Here, the hit value is read out according to the set value currently set among the settings 1 to 6 and the current game state (normal game state or variable probability state). Each setting 1-6 is assigned a different number of winning values, with setting 1 having the lowest number of winning values and setting 6 having the highest number of winning values. Since the larger the number of assigned winning values, the higher the probability of winning the special symbols, the setting 1 is the lowest probability of winning and the most disadvantageous set value for the player, and the setting 6 is the highest probability of winning the jackpot and the most disadvantageous to the player. It becomes an advantageous setting value.

Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the big-hit determination process is a big hit (S568), and if it is a big hit, a big-hit special symbol is determined based on the big-hit symbol determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 (S570). ). In this process, a plurality of special jackpot symbols (for example, "4R normal jackpot Special symbol", "10R normal jackpot special symbol", "10R probability variable jackpot special symbol", etc.). The determined big hit special symbol is saved until the big hit game ends. This is a measure due to the need to clear the value of the probability variation flag and the electric support flag that set the game state during the big hit game. Then, the variation time (jackpot variation pattern) of the special symbols from the start of the variable display of the special symbols to the stop display of the determined jackpot special symbols is determined (S572). Subsequently, the variable display of the special symbols is started (S574), and the result of the big-hit determination processing is a big hit (big-hit determination designation command), a big-hit variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big-hit special design (design designation command). to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S576). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the variation instruction command transmits a control command to the performance symbol control device 91 so that the performance symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation performance.

On the other hand, when it is determined at S568 that the result of the big hit determination process is a loss, a winning special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol determination random number acquired at S508 or S514 (S578). Then, the fluctuation time (loss fluctuation pattern) of the special symbols from the start of the variable display of the special symbols to the stop display of the determined loss special symbols is determined (S580). It should be noted that the variation patterns of the special symbols in S572 and S580 are determined using a first variation table with an average variation time of 10 seconds, for example, in the normal game state, and in the probability variation state (electrical support state), the average variation. Time is determined using a second variation table of 3 seconds. Subsequently, the variable display of the special design is started (S582), and the result of the big hit determination process is a failure (big hit determination designation command), a deviation variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a deviation special design (design designation command). to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S584). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the variation instruction command transmits a control command to the performance symbol control device 91 so that the performance symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation performance.

Then, when the variation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 in S576 and S584, the number of reserved special symbols is decremented by 1 and the display of the special figure reserved number display device is updated (S586), and the variable display related End the process. This process, when starting the variable display of the first special symbol, decrements the reserved number of the first special symbol by a value of 1 and updates the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. When the variable display of the 2 special symbols is started, the second special symbol reservation number is decremented by 1 and the display of the second special symbol reservation number display device 34 is updated. In addition, along with the update of the number of reserved special symbols, the random number for determination related to the reserved to be digested this time is cleared.

Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 13 and 14, when the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started to be displayed, the first special symbol is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determined in S572 or S580, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time since the special symbol fluctuation display was started and the fluctuation pattern. This can be done by comparing the corresponding variation times. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the variable time has passed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the fixed symbol of the special symbol being displayed in variable display is displayed (S522). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the performance symbol control device 91 so that the performance symbol display device 37 ends the symbol variation performance. Then, it is determined whether or not the determined symbol display time has elapsed (S524). Here, the determined symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. When it is determined that the fixed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is once terminated. When the special symbol game processing is executed after the special symbols are stopped and displayed, it is determined at S504 that the determined symbols are being displayed. When it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbols is ended (S526), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbols are special jackpot symbols (S528).

When it is determined in S528 that it is a jackpot special pattern, in order to generate a jackpot, the operation of the condition device is started (S530), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S532), and the value 1 is set in the jackpot flag. (S534). In order to stop the variable probability function and the electric support function (time saving function, open extension function) during the jackpot game, when the variable probability flag is 1, the variable probability flag is set to 0 and the electric support flag is set to 0 (S536 to S540). ), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542), and the special symbol game process is terminated. In addition, the value of a jackpot flag, the value of a probability variation flag, and the value of an electric support flag are included in the game state specification command. When the special symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S80.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S528 that it is not a big hit special symbol but a winning special symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is value 1 (probability variation state) (S544), and the probability variation flag is not value 1 but value 0. If so, the process proceeds to S552. If the variable probability flag is determined to be 1, the variable probability counter is decremented by 1 (S546), and it is determined whether or not the variable probability counter is 0 (S548). Here, the variable probability counter indicates the number of remaining variations of the special symbols until the variable probability state ends, and a predetermined value is set to the variable probability counter at the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the value 100 is set after the big hit is finished, triggered by a big hit (variable probability big hit) in the variable probability big hit special symbol. Therefore, when the variable probability big hit is drawn, the variable probability state is maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. If it is determined that the variable probability counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S552 while maintaining the variable probability state, and if it is determined that the variable probability counter is 0, the variable probability flag is set to 0 in order to end the variable probability state (S550 ).

Next, it is determined whether or not the power support flag is 1 (power support state) (S552). If the electric support flag is determined to be 1, the electric support counter is decremented by 1 (S554), and it is determined whether or not the electric support counter is 0 (S556). Here, the electric support counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbols until the electric support state ends, and a predetermined value is set to the electric support counter at the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the value 100 is set after the big hit is finished, triggered by a big hit (variable probability big hit) in the variable probability big hit special symbol. Therefore, when the probability variable jackpot is drawn, the electric support state is maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. In this embodiment, the variable probability counter and the electric support counter are set to the same value, so the variable probability state and the electric support state end at the same time. Of course, different values may be set for the variable probability counter and the electric support counter. If it is determined that the power supply counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S542 while maintaining the power supply state, and if it is determined that the power supply counter is 0, the power supply flag is set to 0 to end the power supply state. (S558). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Jackpot game processing]
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big-hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big-hit flag is value 1 (during the big-hit game) (S600). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is 1, whether or not the jackpot 25 is open (S602), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is in progress (S604), and whether the jackpot game end effect is in progress. It is determined whether or not (S606), and whether or not it is during the open interval (S608). If all of S602-S608 are negatively determined, a jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S610), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 having received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start performance is started, when the jackpot game processing is executed next time, it is determined in S604 that the jackpot game start performance is being performed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start performance time has elapsed. (S612). When it is determined that the jackpot game start performance time has not passed, the jackpot game processing is temporarily terminated, and when it is determined that the jackpot game start performance time has passed, the jackpot 25 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 25c. (S614), end the jackpot game process.

When the big winning opening 25 is opened, when the next big winning game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the big winning opening 25 is open. Whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening 25 has reached a specified number (10 in the embodiment) (S616), the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the big winning opening 25 is the maximum opening. It is determined whether or not the time (28 seconds in the embodiment) has reached (S618). When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 25 has not reached the prescribed number and the opening time of the big winning hole 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the big winning hole 25 is maintained. The jackpot game processing is once terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of balls entering the big winning hole 25 does not reach the specified number, the opening time of the big winning hole 25 reaches the maximum opening time. If it is determined that it has reached, the big winning opening 25 is closed (S620), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S622). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set by the jackpot special pattern ("4R normal jackpot special pattern", "10R normal jackpot special pattern", "10R probability variable jackpot special pattern"), this round game is the final round. Determination of whether or not is performed by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the round game has reached the number of times determined according to the big hit special symbol. When it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S624), and the jackpot game processing is terminated. When the interval between opening occurs, it is determined in S608 that the interval between opening is in progress when the jackpot game process is executed next time, so it is determined whether or not the interval between opening has elapsed (S626). When it is determined that the interval time between opening has not elapsed, the big winning game processing is temporarily terminated while the large winning opening 25 is closed, and when it is determined that the interval time between opening has elapsed, the large winning opening 25 is opened again. (S614), end the jackpot game process.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 with the interval between openings in this way, when it is determined in S622 that the current round game is the final round, a big winning game end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90. (S628), and ends the jackpot game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 having received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed since it is determined in S606 that the jackpot game end effect is being performed when the big win game processing is started next time. (S630). When it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not passed, the jackpot game process is once terminated, and when it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has passed, the operation of the accessory continuous operating device is stopped (S632), and the condition The operation of the device is stopped (S634). Subsequently, probability variation flag setting processing (S636) and probability variation counter setting processing (S638) are performed, and electric support flag setting processing (S640) and electric support counter setting processing (S642) are performed. The variable probability flag setting processing is performed by setting the value 0 to the variable probability flag when the big win special pattern is the normal big win special pattern, and setting the value 1 to the probability variable flag when the big win special pattern is the probability variable big win special pattern. The variable probability counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100 in this embodiment. The electric support flag setting processing is performed by setting the electric support flag to a value of 0 when the big win special pattern is the normal big win special pattern, and by setting the electric support flag to a value of 1 when the big win special pattern is the probability variable big win special pattern. The electric support counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100 in this embodiment. Then, the value 0 is set to the jackpot flag (S644), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S646), and the jackpot game processing is terminated. In addition, the game state designation command includes the value of the variable probability flag, the value of the electric support flag, and the value of the big hit flag.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that receives various commands from the main control device 60, especially the symbol variation effect processing will be described. Commands that the sub-integrated control device 90 receives from the main control device 60 include, as described above, a variation instruction command, a pattern stop command, a game state designation command, a big win game start effect command, a big win game end effect command, and the like. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of symbol variation effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. As shown in FIG. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several milliseconds).

[Symbol variation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the variation instruction command transmitted by the main controller 60 in S576, S584 of the special symbol variation display related processing of FIG. 15 is received. (S700). If it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit based on the big hit designation command included in the received variation instruction command (S702). When it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit but a loss, the stop design of the performance patterns 371L, 371R, and 371C is set as the stop design of the performance designs 371L, 371R, and 371C using the performance design selection table. (S704). Here, the lost effect symbol selection table is a table in which a random number value and a plurality of lost effect symbols are associated with each other, and is stored in the ROM 90b in advance. The selection of the losing performance symbol is performed by acquiring a random number value and deriving one corresponding losing performance symbol from the winning performance symbol selection table based on the acquired random number value. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the electric support state (S706). This determination can be made by examining the value of the electric support flag included in the game state designation command transmitted by the main controller 60 through S542 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 14 and S646 of the big hit game process of FIG. . When it is determined that the current game state is not the electric sapo state, the first jackpot effect pattern selection table is used to set the stop pattern of the effect pattern (pseudo pattern) as a jackpot effect pattern (for example, "777" among patterns 1 to 7). (S708), and when it is determined that the current game state is the electric sapo state, the second big hit performance symbol selection table is used as the stop symbol of the performance symbol (pseudo symbol) to hit the big hit. A production pattern (a combination of similar double eyes) is selected and determined (S710). The details of the first and second jackpot effect symbol selection tables will be described later.

When the stop design of the performance design is thus determined, the performance pattern is determined (step S712). The determination of the performance pattern can be performed by determining the performance pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbols from the performance pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. When the stop design of the production design and the production pattern are determined in this way, the design variation production is started (S714).

After determining that the variation instruction command has not been received at S700, or after starting the symbol variation effect at S714, the symbol stop command transmitted by the main controller 60 at S520 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 is received. (S716). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the performance symbol is displayed with the stop symbol determined in any one of S704, S708 and S710, the symbol variation performance is terminated (S718), and the symbol variation performance processing is terminated.

Here, the first jackpot effect symbol selection table is a table in which random numbers are associated with a plurality of jackpot effect symbols, and is stored in advance in the ROM 90b. When the current game state is not the electric sapo state, the selection of the jackpot performance pattern is performed by obtaining a random number value and deriving one corresponding jackpot performance pattern from a first jackpot performance pattern selection table based on the obtained random number value. carried out by When the current game state is not the electric sapo state, the jackpot effect pattern is constituted by a combination of arbitrary symbols from patterns 1 to 7 in this embodiment, and the selection probability of each jackpot effect pattern is shown in FIG. As shown in (a), pattern 1 is selected with a probability of 15%, pattern 2 is selected with a probability of 15%, pattern 3 is selected with a probability of 15%, and pattern 4 is selected with a probability of 15%. pattern 5 is selected with a probability of 15%, pattern 6 is selected with a probability of 15%, and pattern 7 is selected with a probability of 10%.

The second jackpot effect symbol selection table is composed of a plurality of tables each associated with a random number and a plurality of jackpot effect symbols, provided for each set value, and stored in advance in the ROM 90b. When the current game state is the electric sapo state, the selection of the jackpot performance symbol is performed by acquiring a random number value and the current set value, and based on the acquired set value, a plurality of jackpot performance symbol selection tables constituting a second jackpot performance symbol selection table. This is performed by selecting one table from among the tables and deriving one corresponding jackpot performance pattern from the selected table based on the acquired random number value. A plurality of tables constituting the second big-hit performance symbol selection table are configured such that the selection of the big-hit performance symbols is biased according to the set values. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, symbol 1 is selected with a probability of 39% in setting 1, and is selected with a probability of 20% in setting 2, as shown in FIG. Setting 3 is selected with a probability of 24%, setting 4 is selected with a probability of 20%, setting 5 is selected with a probability of 20%, and setting 6 is selected with a probability of 30%. Symbol 2 is selected with a probability of 20% under setting 1, selected with a probability of 39% under setting 2, selected with a probability of 20% under setting 3, selected with a probability of 20% under setting 4, and selected with a probability of 20% under setting 5. is selected with a probability of 20% at setting 6, and is selected with a probability of 20% at setting 6. Symbol 3 is selected with a probability of 15% under setting 1, selected with a probability of 15% under setting 2, selected with a probability of 30% under setting 3, selected with a probability of 15% under setting 4, and selected with a probability of 15% under setting 5. is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 6, and is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 6. Symbol 4 is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 1, is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 2, is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 3, is selected with a probability of 30% at setting 4, and is selected with setting 5. is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 6, and is selected with a probability of 15% at setting 6. Symbol 5 is selected with a probability of 10% in setting 1, selected with a probability of 10% in setting 2, selected with a probability of 10% in setting 3, selected with a probability of 10% in setting 4, and selected with a probability of 10% in setting 5. is selected with a probability of 25%, and with a setting of 6, it is selected with a probability of 10%. Symbol 6 is selected with a probability of 0% in setting 1, selected with a probability of 0% in setting 2, selected with a probability of 0% in setting 3, selected with a probability of 1% in setting 4, and selected with setting 5. is selected with a probability of 1%, and with a setting of 6, it is selected with a probability of 5%. Symbol 7 is selected with a probability of 1% at setting 1, is selected with a probability of 1% at setting 2, is selected with a probability of 1% at setting 3, is selected with a probability of 4% at setting 4, and is selected with setting 5. is selected with a probability of 4%, and with a setting of 6, it is selected with a probability of 5%. As shown, symbol 1 is likely to be selected at settings 1 and 6, symbol 2 is likely to be selected at setting 2, symbol 3 is likely to be selected at setting 3, and symbol 4 is likely to be selected at setting 4. It is easy, and the pattern 5 is likely to be selected in the setting 5. Also, the pattern 6 is likely to be selected in the settings 4-6. Furthermore, the pattern 7 is not selected in the settings 1 to 3, and is likely to be selected in the setting 6. Therefore, when the pattern 6 is selected, it can be determined that the setting value is likely to be one of the settings 4 to 6, although there is a slight possibility that the settings 1 to 3 are possible. Also, when the symbol 7 is selected, it is confirmed that the set value is one of the settings 4 to 6, and it can be determined that the possibility of the setting 6 is high.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol variation effect. As shown in the figure, when a variable probability big hit occurs and the game state becomes an electric support state (variable probability state) after the big hit, the second start port 24 is frequently opened by hitting to the right, and the game ball to the second start port 24. Performance symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are variably displayed together with the second special symbols variably displayed based on the result of the big hit determination triggered by the ball entry (see FIG. 20(a)). Then, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the performance symbols 371L, 371R and 371C are stop-displayed in a double combination (big hit performance symbols) (see FIG. 20(b)). As described above, the jackpot performance symbols selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot during the electric sapo state are biased according to the current set values. Therefore, the player can estimate the current setting value by looking at the jackpot effect symbols. In this embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game in the electric support state (probability variable state), the jackpot history (jackpot history) is displayed (see FIG. 20(c)). As the jackpot history, as shown in the figure, the number of jackpots that occurred during the electric sapo state (number of consecutive wins), each jackpot performance pattern, and the number of changes in special patterns (drawing patterns) until the occurrence of each jackpot are displayed. be. As the number of big wins (the number of consecutive wins) in the electric support state increases, the history of the big win production pattern increases, so that the current set value can be easily estimated. For example, in the example shown in the figure, since there is a big win with symbol 7 in the big win history, the player can determine that the set value is 4 or more. Since the current set value is one of the important matters of concern for the player playing with the pachinko machine 1, the player who is pleased with the continuation of the electric sapo state (continuously playing) It is possible to add information that is useful for estimating the setting value and increase the pleasure of the player. In this embodiment, the display of the jackpot history is performed at the end of the jackpot game in the electric support state, but it is displayed in the standby state (the state in which the lottery game is not performed) or at the end of the electric support state. may By displaying the jackpot history in the standby state, other players can select machines by looking at the jackpot history of the empty machines. Further, the display may be performed in a browsable state even when the variable display is performed. In this way, it is possible to use the time for estimating the set value while the big win is not occurring (that is, during the variable display). The display of the jackpot history is not limited to displaying only the history of the jackpot performance symbols stopped and displayed during one electric sapo state, and the history of all the jackpot performance symbols stopped and displayed during the electric sapo state. may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C that are variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24) are displayed. At the time of selection, when the current game state is not the electric support state, the stop symbol is selected based on the result of the big hit determination, and when the current game state is the electric support state, the result of the big win determination (big hit determination designation command). and a set value. As a result, variations in symbol selection can be diversified as compared with the conventional game, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Further, the selection of the stop symbol based on the set value is performed in the electric support state (probability variable state) in which the player can proceed with the game advantageously, and the longer the electric support state lasts, the more the history of the stop symbols increases. Therefore, it becomes easy to estimate the setting value from the history of the stopped symbols. As a result, it is possible to provide information useful for estimating the setting value to the player who is pleased with the fact that the electric sapo state continues (continuously playing), thereby increasing the player's pleasure and increasing the enjoyment of the game. can be further improved. Also, when the electric support state ends, if it is presumed that the set value is good, the game can be continued using a large amount of balls obtained in the consecutive game, and the set value is presumed to be bad. In this case, it is possible to give an opportunity to stop the game when the continuous chan ends.

In the above-described embodiment, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and the current game state is not the electric sapo state ("NO" in S706), the first big hit performance symbol selection table is used to perform the performance symbols 371L and 371R. , 371C is selected, and when the current game state is the electric sapo state ("YES" in S706), the stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R, 371C are selected using the second big hit performance symbol selection table. shall be. However, as shown in the symbol variation effect process of the modified example of FIG. 21, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, when the special symbol variably displayed based on the big hit determination is the first special symbol (S706B ("NO" in )), the stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are selected using the first big hit performance symbol selection table, and when the special symbols to be variably displayed based on the judgment of the big hit are the second special symbols. ("YES" in S706B), the second jackpot effect symbol selection table may be used to select stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C. In addition, when the current game state is not the electric support state, the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21, and the game ball is made to enter the first start port 23 and 1. A game that variably displays 1 special symbol is the main part, and when it is in an electric support state, a game ball is shot so as to flow down the right side area (second game area) of the game area 21 and the game ball is sent to the second start port 24. Since the main part is the game in which the ball is entered and the second special symbol is variably displayed, the process of this modification can be considered to be substantially the same as the process of the embodiment.

Also, as shown in the symbol variation effect process of the modification of FIG. 22, when the result of the big hit determination is a big win, if the type of the big win is a few round big win (for example, 4R big win) that is disadvantageous to the player ( "NO" in step S706C), using the first big win performance symbol selection table, the stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R and 371C are selected, and the type of the big win is a multi-round big win (for example, 10R big win) advantageous to the player. When there is ("YES" in step S706C), the second jackpot effect symbol selection table may be used to select the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C. In this way, when a big win that is advantageous (high value) to the player occurs, it is possible to obtain useful information for estimating the set value as well as winning the ball, thereby increasing the player's pleasure. It is possible to improve the game interest. When the kind of big win is the small number round big win, the second big win performance symbol selection table is used to select the stop pattern, and when the kind of the big win is the multiple round big win, the first big win performance symbol selection table is used. A stop symbol may be selected. In this case, the player can be happy even if the set value is estimated even if the jackpot is relatively inferior in terms of winning balls. In addition, the selection method of the effect pattern is changed not by the difference in the number of rounds, but by the difference in the opening pattern of the big winning openings, and in the case of a game configuration with multiple big winning openings, which big winning opening is used for the big win game, etc. can also be considered. Moreover, the condition of S706 in FIG. 18 and the condition of S706B in FIG. 21 may be combined. For example, when the current game state is the electric sapo state and the kind of big win is the multi-round big win, the stop symbol is selected using the second big win performance symbol selection table, and the current game state is not the electric sapo state. Alternatively, when the type of jackpot is a small number of rounds jackpot, the first jackpot performance symbol selection table may be used to select a stop symbol.

Furthermore, as shown in the symbol variation effect process of the modification of FIG. 23, when the result of the big win determination is a big win, if the type of the big win is a normal big win that is disadvantageous to the player ("NO" in step S706D). ), the stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are selected using the first jackpot performance symbol selection table, and when the type of the jackpot is a probability variable jackpot advantageous to the player ("YES" in step S706D), the The stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R and 371C may be selected using the 2-jackpot performance symbol selection table. In this way, when a big win that is advantageous (high value) to the player occurs, it is possible to obtain useful information for estimating the set value as well as winning the ball, thereby increasing the player's pleasure. It is possible to improve the game interest. In this modification, even if a big hit occurs in the second special symbol (during the electric sapo state), the game state after the jackpot game is not necessarily a variable state (for example, a probability of 70%) It works well in pachinko machines with specifications that will be in the state. When the kind of the big win is the normal big win, the second big win performance symbol selection table is used to select the stop symbols, and when the kind of the big win is the probability variable big win, the first big win performance symbol selection table is used to select the stop symbols. may be selected. In this way, even if a big win that is disadvantageous to the player occurs, the player will have an opportunity to obtain useful information for estimating the set value, and the player will be delighted. 18, the condition of S706B of FIG. 21, and the condition of S706C of FIG. 22 may be combined. For example, when the current game state is the electric sapo state and the type of the jackpot is the variable probability jackpot, the stop symbol is selected using the second big win performance symbol selection table, and the current game state is not the electric sapo state. Or, when the type of jackpot is normal jackpot, the first jackpot effect pattern selection table may be used to select a stop pattern.

Alternatively, as shown in the symbol variation effect processing of the modification of FIG. 24, when the result of the big hit determination is a failure, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C may be selected based on the set value. . In this case, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is a loss in step S702, a lottery process is performed (S720), and when the result of the lottery is a loss, the performance symbols 371L and 371R are used using the first winning performance symbol selection table. , 371C are selected (S724), and when the result of the lottery is a hit, the stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R and 371C are selected using the second losing performance symbol selection table (S726). The selection of the stop symbol based on the set value at the time of loss may be performed for only a specific effect symbol (for example, the middle effect symbol 371C) among the three effect symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C. The combination (arrangement) of the production patterns 371L, 371R, and 371C may be targeted. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the selection rate of the winning effect symbol in the former case. As shown in the figure, in the first outlier effect symbol selection table, as in the first big hit effect symbol selection table, the selection rate of each symbol 1 to 7 does not change even if the setting value is any of the setting values 1 to 6. Like the second big win effect symbol selection table, the second winning effect symbol selection table is configured such that the selection rate of each symbol 1 to 7 changes depending on the set value. In addition, when it is in the electric sapo state or when it is a lottery at the second start port 24, a configuration is also conceivable in which all of the jackpot symbols and winning symbols are selected based on the set value. In this way, when the electric sapo state (or the second starting port 24), all of the lottery can be information for estimating the set value.

In the above-described embodiment, the stop symbols of the performance symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are selected based on the jackpot determination designation command indicating the jackpot determination result (big hit, miss). Since it is sufficient to be able to confirm the result of the above, it is also possible to select the stop symbols of the production symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C based on the symbol designation command indicating the final symbols of the special symbols (big win special symbol, loss special symbol). .

In the above-described embodiment, the stop symbols of the production symbols 371L, 371R, and 371C are subjected to the symbol selection based on the set values. may be performed.

In the embodiment, the application of the present invention to the jackpot probability, which is the probability of winning a special symbol, is exemplified.

In the embodiment, according to the present invention, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a big win special symbol, a big win game is executed in which the big winning opening 25 is opened, and if the big win special symbol is a variable probability big win special symbol, the probability is changed after the end of the big win game. It is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that shifts to the state. However, a second big winning hole having a specific area (probable variable hole) is provided inside, and when a game ball that enters the second big winning hole during a big win game passes through the specific area, the probability variable state after the big win game ends It may be applied to a pachinko machine that shifts to In this pachinko machine, there are special jackpot special symbols of the special symbols, a jackpot special symbol for the probability variation in which the game ball is easily entered into the probability variation opening and the jackpot game is executed, and a condition in which the game ball is difficult to enter the probability variation aperture. It has a normal jackpot special pattern for executing a jackpot game. The pachinko machine of this modification may be provided with only one big winning hole, and the variable variable hole provided in the big winning hole may be effective only in a predetermined round.

In addition, a second big winning hole having a specific area inside is provided, and when a special pattern is stopped and displayed as a small winning pattern, a small winning game is executed to open the second big winning hole, and the second big winning hole is executed. It may be applied to a pachinko machine that executes a big winning game in which a big winning hole is opened when a game ball that has entered passes through a specific area. This pachinko machine has, as small winning patterns of special patterns, a small winning pattern A which shifts to an electric sapo state after a big winning game and a small winning pattern B which does not shift to an electric sapo state after finishing a big winning game.

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

The correspondence relationship between the main elements of the embodiments and the main elements of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", the processing of S200~218 of the starting winning process and the special symbol game process The main control device 60 that executes the processing of S506 to S516 and the processing of S560 to 566 of the special symbol variation display related processing corresponds to the “win or fail determination means”, and the main that executes the processing of S600 to S634 of the big hit game processing. The control device 60 corresponds to "hitting game executing means", and the main control device 60 that executes the processing of S638 of the big winning game processing corresponds to "entering easy state setting means", and S702 to S710 of the symbol variation effect processing. The sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the process corresponds to the "performance symbol selection means", and the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the processes of S700, S714 to S718 of the symbol variation performance process, the performance symbol control device 91, and the performance symbol display The device 37 corresponds to the "effect symbol display means". Note that the correspondence relationship between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems is the Since it is an example for specifically explaining the mode for solving the problem, it does not limit the elements of the invention described in the column of the means for solving the problem. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of Means to Solve the Problem should be made based on the description in that column, and the Examples are based on the description of the invention described in the column of Means to Solve the Problem. This is only a specific example.

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

1 pachinko machine, 2 outer frame, 3 front frame, 3a front frame open switch, 4 glass plate, 5 inner frame, 5a inner frame open switch, 11 upper tray, 12 lower tray, 13 firing handle, 14 speaker, 15 frame side Decorative lamp, 16 production button, 16a production button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal pattern operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 first start port, 23a first Starting port switch, 24 Second starting port, 24a Second starting port switch, 24b Open/close blade, 24c Second starting port solenoid, 25 Large winning port, 25a Large winning port switch, 25b Open/close plate, 25c Large winning port solenoid, 26 Normal winning mouth, 26a Normal winning mouth switch, 29 Out mouth, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special Design reservation number display device (first special figure reservation number display device), 34 2nd special design reservation number display device (second special figure reservation number display device), 35 normal design display device (normal figure display device), 36 normal Design reservation number display device (normal pattern reservation number display device), 37 production design display device, 371L, 371C, 371R production design (pseudo design), 372a first reservation design, 372b second reservation design, 373 character design, 38 center Accessories, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 adjustment display device, 53 ball rental button, 53a ball rental switch, 54 adjustment button, 54a adjustment switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 pattern display device relay terminal board, 63 performance relay terminal board, 64 rear wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 72 payout device, 73 Payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 77 ball tank, 78 tank rail, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU , 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect symbol control device, 95 power supply board, 98 probability setting switch, 99 RAM clear switch, 100 hall computer.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a first start port and a second start port as a start port,
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the result of the winning/failure determination is winning;
ball entry easy state setting means for setting an easy ball entry state in which entry of a game ball into the second start hole is easier than in a normal game state after execution of the winning game;
with
A game machine capable of selecting one of a plurality of setting values with different hit probabilities for the success/failure determination,
When the result of the success/failure determination is loss, one of a plurality of loss performance symbols is selected as a performance pattern, and when the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, a plurality of hit performances are selected as performance symbols. production pattern selection means for selecting one of the patterns ;
production pattern display means for displaying the selected production pattern;
further comprising
The effect pattern selection means is based on the result of the success/failure determination and the selected set value when the success/failure determination in the easy-to-enter state or the success/failure determination at the second starting port is performed. to select the production pattern,
game machine.

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