JP7267615B2 - ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine.

There is known a pachinko machine that performs a win/loss determination based on a ball entering a starting hole and a jackpot game based on winning in the win/deny determination. In addition, in such a pachinko machine, the result of the winning/failure determination is notified by the variable display of the performance symbols, and furthermore, by performing a reach performance in the symbol performance or performing various performances along with the symbol performance, the success or failure can be determined. The degree of expectation for winning in judgment is indicated. As an example of such effects, the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 changes the color of the game effect lamp in stages.

JP 2020-39831 A

However, frequent appearances of low-expectation effects may make the player feel tired and reduce the interest in the game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and aims to provide an effect while suppressing the player from feeling tired.

The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, is a pinball game machine provided with a normal state and a privilege state advantageous to the player as game states, wherein Reservation storage means for reserving memory due to the cause, success/failure determination means for performing success/failure determination based on the retention storage, and an expectation degree performance indicating the degree of expectation for winning in the success/failure determination to inform the results of the pertinence/failure determination. For this reason, a production means that performs in parallel with the pattern production in which the production pattern is variablely displayed is provided, and as the expectation level production, a plurality of production modes showing different expectations are provided. A performance mode with a degree of expectation lower than a predetermined determination threshold is treated as an exclusion mode, and when the game state is the normal state, the performance means can execute the expectation level performance in each performance mode, When the game state is the privilege state, it is possible to execute the expectation level effect in the effect mode other than the exclusion mode. Also , the effect means changes the effect mode of the expectation level effect from low level of expectation to high level of expectation during execution of the level of expectation effect.

It is considered that, during a privilege state in which a game advantageous to the player is played, an effect capable of sufficiently raising the player's expectation (hereinafter referred to as an effect with a high expectation) appears. For this reason, during the privilege state, not only is there little need to perform an effect used as liveliness or the like to keep the player from getting bored, but performing such an effect also makes the player feel tired. is likely to give On the other hand, in the above-described configuration, the exclusion mode expectation degree presentation is not performed in the privilege state. Therefore, when a game advantageous to the player is being played and an effect with a high expectation is likely to appear, it is possible to suppress the execution of an expectation level effect with a low level of expectation. Therefore, the performance can be performed while suppressing the player from feeling tired.

Furthermore, according to the above configuration, even if the expectation effect of the non-excluded mode with an expectation level lower than the determination threshold value is performed during the privilege state, the expectation effect is given to the player as an expectation equal to or higher than the determination threshold value. It is possible to give a feeling of anticipation to the development of the performance mode of the degree. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. It is a table|surface for demonstrating the winning pattern of 1st Embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of a main routine of the first embodiment; It is a flow chart about the start entrance winning a prize confirmation processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a right or wrong decision processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a right or wrong decision processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a right or wrong decision processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about a right or wrong decision processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about the jackpot game processing of the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the jackpot game processing of the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the jackpot game processing of the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about the jackpot game processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 16(a) is a table for explaining the degree of expectation of flash notice in the first embodiment, and FIGS. 16(b) and (c) are timing charts of the flash notice. FIG. 17(a) is an explanatory diagram of reserved symbols in the second embodiment, FIG. 17(b) is a table for explaining the degree of expectation of the look-ahead symbol effect, and FIGS. ) is an explanatory diagram of an effect screen in the look-ahead symbol effect. It is an explanatory view of the effect screen of the look-ahead symbol effect in the second embodiment.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[First embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. be. Further, behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52, the game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

Speakers 66 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52 to output game sounds and improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with a horizontal frame lamp 65 and an upper frame lamp 68 that emit light by rendering. The horizontal frame lamp 65 and the upper frame lamp 68 are provided with LEDs, which light up in a predetermined emission color. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52 . A shooting handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 63. By operating the shooting handle 64 clockwise, the shooting device is operated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 55 hit the game board 1. fired towards.
The lower tray 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in the game parlor by operating a ball extracting lever. can be done. A game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55 .

The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is equipped with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. A display device 59 is provided.
1 is a cylinder lock for locking the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is locked. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is released.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the central part of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. - 特許庁When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for normal symbol success or failure lottery are extracted, and success/fail determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Directly below the center case 5, the first start-up where a big hit lottery (whether judgment) is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1) due to the entry of the game ball. A mouth 11 is provided. In addition, on the right side of the center case 5 and directly below the normal symbol operation gate 22, a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2) is caused by the entry of the game ball. A second starting port 12 is provided for performing a big win lottery with

The first starting port 11 is arranged in a region (left-handed region) where game balls shot by left-handed hitting (targeting the left side of the center case 5) mainly flow down, and the second starting port 12 is , the area (right hitting area) where game balls shot by hitting the right side (targeting the right side of the center case 5) mainly flow down.
Therefore, it is possible to target the first starting opening 11 by hitting left, and to hit the second starting opening 12 by hitting right.

The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed area, and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed area.
The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can be entered at all times, but the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery. Only can enter the ball. It should be noted that even when closed, the configuration may be such that a ball can rarely be entered.

When a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as a first reserved memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12. , a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as a second reserved memory.
The second starting port 12 constituted as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning a normal symbol lottery.

Further, below the center case 5, on the right side of the first starting port 11 and below the second starting port 12, there is provided a special prize winning port 20 made of a special electric accessory. The big winning hole 20 is arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball mainly enters. Of course, the arrangement of the large winning opening 20 is not limited to this, and for example, the large winning opening 20 may be arranged in the left-handed area.

In the area on the left side of the game board 1, there are a first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 having a plurality of (for example, about seven) LEDs, and a first special figure display device 10 consisting of four LEDs. A figure reservation number display device 23 and a second special figure reservation number display device 24 are installed. In addition, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs and a normal symbol pending number display device 8 consisting of four LEDs are installed.

Special figure 1 is displayed in the first special figure display device 9, and special figure 2 is displayed in the second special figure display device 10, but the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular when playing, it is impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the special figure. In addition, by making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the displayed special figure. .

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged in the center, and on the production screen of the LCD panel, a variable display of production patterns, etc. By performing, a symbol performance is performed to notify the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special symbols.
Also, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as well as well-known ones.

Further, below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an outlet is provided at the lowest part of the board surface.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 is configured such that an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51 . As with the front frame 52 , the inner frame 70 is attached to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 at the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side as viewed in FIG. 3 ) so that the inner frame 70 can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a prize in the winning slot of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and passed through the flow-down passage to the upper tray 55. be paid out. Further, in the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (rental balls) in response to operation of the ball rent button 57 .

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a performance pattern control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power board 85 are provided. A main control device 80 , a performance symbol control device 82 and a sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1 , and a payout control device 81 , a launch control device and a power board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70 . Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the far side of the payout control device 81 (on the game board 1 side).

An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends signals indicating game states and game results to a hall computer (not shown).
(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is constructed around a main controller 80. As shown in FIG. It should be noted that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply board, or the like that merely relays signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the firing control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and normal symbol operation. A detection signal is inputted from a normal symbol operation SW22a for detecting a game ball entering the gate 22, a general prize winning opening SW25a for detecting a game ball entering the general prize winning openings 25 to 27, and the like.
In addition to this, a detection signal from the count SW 20a for counting game balls entering the big winning hole 20 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, etc., and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 .
In addition, the main control device 80 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure reservation number display device 23, the second The display of the special figure pending number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure pending number display device 8 is controlled.

Furthermore, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 20 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electrical accessory solenoid 12b. .
The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and the control signal such as pattern variation and big hit is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87 .

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

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

Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out SW 31 , and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 81 . The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to a settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of two-way communication. A settlement button 58 is provided.

In addition, the payout control device 81, through the external connection terminal plate 78, in addition to transmitting information on prize balls, information indicating the opening and closing state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87, 84 to send a stop firing signal.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment is configured to pay out game balls, it may be configured to store the prize balls generated in response to winning or the like without paying out.

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

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80 . Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80 . Then, they are distributed to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, commands for effect display control are transmitted to the effect pattern control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in themselves. distributed to each control unit (function unit as sound control device and lamp control device).

The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device operates based on the data for lamp control. to control the side frame lamps 65 and the top frame lamps 68 by activating the lamp drivers.
A game button 67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83 , and when the player operates the game button 67 , the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

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

[Explanation of operation]
(1) Overview Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 is configured as a so-called ST machine, and is equipped with a variable probability function and an extended opening function. That is, in the pachinko machine 50, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win game is played. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds (eg, 4R or 10R). After the end of the jackpot game, the opening extension function or the opening extension function and the variable probability function are operated until the jackpot lottery is performed for a predetermined number of times (ST number of times), thereby giving benefits to the player. is given. Henceforth, the period when this privilege is provided is also described as ST.

Note that the variable probability function is a function that increases the probability of winning in a jackpot lottery. Hereinafter, the game state in which the variable probability function is activated is referred to as a variable probability state or a high probability state, and the gaming state in which the variable probability function is not activated is also referred to as a low probability state. On the other hand, the open extension function increases the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second starting port 12 when winning the normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol display device when the normal symbol lottery is made. It is a function that makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 by shortening the variable display time at 7 or the like. In addition, a time saving function that works together with the open extension function and shortens the variable display time on the special pattern display device is also provided. Hereinafter, the game state in which the open extension function and the time saving function are activated is also referred to as an electric support. Moreover, the game state in which the variable probability function and the open extension function are not operating is also referred to as a normal state.

Since it becomes an electric sapo during ST, it becomes easy to enter the second starting port 12. Therefore, during the ST, a game is played in which the ball is hit to the right and the ball is aimed to enter the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加On the other hand, if it is not an electric sapo, it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 . Therefore, when the ST is not in progress, a game is played in which the ball is hit to the left and the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加
In addition, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter also referred to as winning symbols) to be fixedly displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 when a big hit occurs are provided. . In other words, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and the type of jackpot is determined by the winning pattern. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the total number of rounds of the big win game and the contents of the privilege given after the big win game are determined according to the winning design. Specifically, each winning pattern of the special figure 1 is divided into special 1 per patterns 1 and 2, and each winning pattern of the special figure 2 is classified into special 2 per patterns 1 to 3. Each of these divisions includes a plurality of types of winning symbols.

Then, the big wins in which the winning pattern is the special 1 winning pattern 2 or the special 2 winning patterns 2 and 3 are configured as probability variable big wins, and in the ST after the big winning game performed due to the probability variable big wins, the probability variable function is performed. and the open extension function is activated. On the other hand, a big win in which the winning pattern is the special 1 winning pattern 1 or the special 2 winning pattern 1 is constituted as a normal big win, and the variable probability function does not operate in the ST of the big win game which is usually caused by the big win. will activate the open extension function. It should be noted that, when a big win is achieved by a specific winning pattern, the process may not be shifted to ST after the big win game is finished.

Also, when the winning pattern belongs to the special 1 winning pattern 2 and the special 2 winning patterns 2 and 3, the number of times of ST is 100 times. On the other hand, when the winning symbol belongs to the special 1 winning symbol 1 and the special 2 winning symbol 1, the number of times of ST is set to 20 times, 50 times or 100 times according to the winning symbol.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine of the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

In S10, main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. When the judgment is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.
In S15, the main controller 80 initializes the CPU, I/O, etc., and shifts the process to S70.

On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The random number for winning determination is updated (S35), the random number for reach determination is updated (S40), and the random number for variation pattern determination is updated (S45).
Then, the main controller 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball into a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a winning determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and a fraud monitoring process for detecting fraudulent behavior of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, normal pattern lottery etc. are performed due to the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 22 of the game ball, and by opening the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) Ordinary figure game processing, etc. for performing an ordinary figure game are performed.
In addition, following the success/failure determination process, a big-hit game process for playing a big-hit game is performed.
Further, in S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) About starting opening winning confirmation processing Next, starting opening winning confirmation processing for detecting winning to the first and second starting openings 11 and 12 and performing pending storage etc. according to the winning is described in FIG. will be described with reference to the flowchart of This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11 based on the detection signal from the first start hole SW11a. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and if the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S115.
In S105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory) for special symbols corresponding to first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S115, and if the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

In S110, the main controller 80 generates a jackpot determination random number used in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot pattern determination random number for determining a winning pattern, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not the symbol performance will be ready. Or, a random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, etc., is extracted. Then, it stores the extracted random number as the first reserved memory, generates a first reserved number command indicating how many first reserved memories are generated, transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and proceeds to S115. Transition.

In addition, in S110, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the random number for determining the jackpot (in other words, numerical data) related to the first reserved storage is a specific value. and low-probability state, whether or not a big win will occur in a big win lottery based on the first reserved memory, and whether or not a specific reach will occur in a symbol performance for notifying the result of the big win lottery. Look ahead to determine Then, it transmits a prefetch command indicating the prefetch result to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In addition to this, for example, before storing the extracted random number as the first reserved memory, prefetching may be performed based on the random number, or the extracted random number may be stored in a memory provided for the first reserved memory. It may be stored in a memory area separate from the area, and prefetching may be performed based on the random number stored in the separate memory area.
In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole 12 occurs based on the detection signal of the second starting hole SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S115: No), this process ends.

In S120, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (second reserved memories) for special symbols corresponding to second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S120: No), the process proceeds to S125.
In S125, the main controller 80 extracts a big hit determining random number, a big winning symbol determining random number, a reach determining random number, a variation pattern determining random number, and the like. Then, it stores the extracted random number as a second reserved memory, generates a second reserved number command indicating how many second reserved memories have occurred, and transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and terminates this processing. do.

In addition, the main control device 80 may perform the above-described prefetching of the jackpot determining random number or the like related to the second reserved storage, and transmit the prefetching command to the sub-integrated control device 83 .
(4) Win/No Judgment Processing Next, the win/no judgment processing for performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random numbers related to the reserved memory will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. Note that this process is executed from the main routine. Moreover, after the end of this process, a big win game process for performing a big win game is executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 8, at S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.
In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 of FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 of FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 of FIG.
9, in S215, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and if there is any reserved memory (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. , and if not (S215: No), this process ends.

In S220, main controller 80 selects the first of the second reserved memories if there is a second reserved memory, and if there is no second reserved memory, only the first reserved memory is selected. exists, select the first occurrence of the first reserved store. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which the one that occurs first is selected from the first and second reserved memories.
In S225, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is set, and if the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and the negative If so (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

In S230, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit will be a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the hit/fail determination table (variable probability table) corresponding to the variable probability state. , digests the retained memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.
On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a big hit will be won in the big hit lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the hit/fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the variable probability state is not present. It determines whether or not, and digests the reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

At S240, main controller 80 determines whether or not a big win has occurred in the big win lottery. : No), and the process proceeds to S260.
In S245, the main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the big winning symbol determining random number related to the reserved storage. Incidentally, as a result of determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, each winning symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number and the like related to the digested reservation memory, and determines the type of big win and the total number of big win games based on the winning symbol. The number of rounds, the game state after the big hit game, the variable probability state, the number of continuations of the electric support (in other words, the number of STs), etc. are determined, and the process proceeds to S270.
On the other hand, in S260, which is shifted when the jackpot lottery is lost, the main control device 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the ready-to-reach judgment random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number related to the reserved storage that has been consumed, and S265. to process.

In S265, the main controller 80 determines the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the variable probability state (hereinafter referred to as the variable probability remaining number), and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the electric support (hereinafter referred to as the electric support remaining number of times). ) is updated, and the process proceeds to S270. It should be noted that the variable probability remaining number and the electric sapo remaining number correspond to the remaining number of jackpot lottery executable during the ST.
In S270, the main controller 80 sends the sub-integrated controller 83 a first reservation number command indicating the number of first reservation memories after the big win lottery and a second reservation number command indicating the number of second reservation memories after the big win lottery. Send pending count command. In addition, the variable display of the special symbols corresponding to the consumed reserved memory is started, and the symbol performance is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variable time of the special symbols to the sub-integrated control device 83.例文帳に追加Further, a symbol designation command for designating a performance symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with regard to FIG. 10, in S280, which is shifted during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative determination If (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and if the determination is negative (S280: No), this process ends.
In S285, the main control device 80 terminates the variable display of the special figure, displays the finalized symbol of the special figure, and at the same time, transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a symbol confirmation command for performing the finalized display of the effect symbol, End this process.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S290, which is shifted to during the final display of the special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the final display of the special figure has ended. When the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295, and when the determination is negative (S290: No), this process ends.
In S295, main controller 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S300.

In S300, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the finalized special figure is for the big hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S335.
In S305, the main controller 80 refers to the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state, clears the variable probability flag if the variable probability flag is set (S310), and then proceeds to S315. .

In S315, main controller 80 refers to the electric sapon flag indicating the electric sapo, and if the electric sapo flag is set, clears the electric sapo flag (S320), and then proceeds to S325. .
Then, the main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S325) and a character product continuous operation device operation start process (S327), as well as a command for notifying winning in a big win lottery, a type of big win game and a privilege. A command for notifying the contents, etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S335 to which the transition is made when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main controller 80 refers to the variable probability flag, and if the flag is set (S335: Yes), the variable probability remaining number of times Refer (S340). Then, when the probability variation remaining number is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S345), and the process proceeds to S350.
In S350, main controller 80 refers to the electric support flag, and if the electric support flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the remaining number of times of electric support (S355). Then, when the remaining number of electric support is 0 (S355: Yes), the electric support flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

At S365, the main control device 80 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the sub-integrated control device 83 of the current game state, the probability variation remaining number of times, and the electric support remaining number of times, End this process.
(5) Big Win Game Processing Next, the big win game processing for performing the big win game will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 12 to 15. FIG. It should be noted that this process is executed following the success/failure determination process.

In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S510, and if the determination is negative (S500: No), the process ends.
In S510, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 of FIG. In the case of (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. In the case of determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.
In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being performed, and if the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S645 of FIG. If so (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

At S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time for the big hit start effect, which is performed until the big win game is started after the big win has been won in the big win lottery, has elapsed. (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: No), this process ends.
At S530, the main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening the big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol (executes the 1R jackpot game), and an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. is set to 1 (S535), and the process ends. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command to the sub-integrated controller 83 indicating that the 1st R is to be started.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, at S550 during which the big winning hole 21 is open, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning the big winning hole 20 has reached ten. If the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S555.
In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 20, which is determined according to the opening pattern, has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560. At the same time, if the determination is negative (S555: No), this process is terminated.

In S560, main controller 80 executes a large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 20, and proceeds to S565.
In S565, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting the interval of each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, at S600 during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the big hit game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the process proceeds to S615.

In S605, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for effecting the end of the big win game, clears the opening counter (S610), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620, and in the case of a negative determination (S615: No), this process is terminated.

In S620, main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening big winning opening 20, increments an opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command indicating the newly started round to the sub-integrated controller 83 .
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time for the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: Yes). , S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: No), this process is terminated.

In subsequent S650 and S655, main controller 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the process to S660.
In S660, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the game state after the big hit game is the variable probability state and the electric support. If the determination is affirmative (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S665, and if the determination is negative (S660: No), the process proceeds to S680.

In S665, the main controller 80 sets the probability variable state previously determined according to the winning pattern, the number of continuations of the electric sapo, and the like. Also, the variable probability flag and the electric support flag are set (S670), and the process proceeds to S695.
On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it becomes an electric support after the end of the jackpot game, and if the determination is affirmative (S680: Yes), the process proceeds to S685, and the negative determination is made. If so (S680: No), the process proceeds to S695.

In S685, the main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the electric sapo previously determined according to the winning symbol. Also, an electric support flag is set (S690), and the process proceeds to S695.
In S695 and S700, the main control device 80 sends to the sub-integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command to end the effect related to the jackpot game, a game state after the jackpot game ends, and a variable probability state and the number of continuations of the electric support. Send the status specifying command to be notified, and terminate this processing.

(6) Effect In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect pattern control device 82 and the like based on commands from the main control device 80, and through the effect screen of the effect pattern display device 6 and the speaker 66, etc. Various performances will be performed. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83, based on a variation start command or the like from the main control device 80, performs a symbol effect to notify the result of the big win lottery on the effect screen. In the pattern performance, as an example, three performance patterns are variably displayed, and after all of these performance patterns are stopped and displayed, they are further fixedly displayed to notify the result of the big winning lottery. In addition, as a form of design presentation, a reach for suggesting or notifying winning in a jackpot lottery is provided. Further, the reach includes a normal reach with a low expectation (in other words, a probability) of winning the jackpot lottery and an SP reach with a high expectation. Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a pending effect of displaying a pending symbol corresponding to the pending memory on the effect screen based on a pending number command or the like from the main control device 80 . In addition, when the reserved memory is consumed, an effect during fluctuation is performed in which the pattern during fluctuation is displayed in place of the reserved pattern corresponding to the reserved memory.

In addition to this, for example, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs, on the performance screen, together with the symbol performance, a notice performance suggesting or notifying that a big win will occur in a big win lottery in which the result is announced in the symbol performance. can be Further, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, based on the prefetch command received from the main controller 80, before the reserve memory corresponding to the prefetch command is consumed, decides to win the jackpot lottery based on the reserve memory. A look-ahead effect of suggesting or notifying may be performed. More specifically, as such a look-ahead effect, a look-ahead reserved design may be displayed instead of a set-hold design, and a look-ahead design effect showing the degree of expectation of a big hit corresponding to the look-ahead reserved design may be performed.

In addition, as one of the effects described above, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a big win effect to inform the progress of the big win game via the effect screen based on the command from the main control device 80 . For example, the jackpot effect is performed in a mode according to the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. For example, the current round, the total number of prize balls won by the player in the jackpot game, , the number of difference balls in the big hit game, etc. are displayed. The difference number of balls means the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls fired in the big win game from the total number of prize balls in the big win game.

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 has a plurality of types of performance modes, and various performances such as the above-described pattern performance are performed in a performance mode corresponding to the performance mode. Also, the effect mode is determined according to, for example, the current game state. In 1st Embodiment, as an example, the normal mode which is the production|presentation mode which transfers in a normal state, and the privilege mode which is the production|presentation mode which transfers during ST are provided. Also, a plurality of types may be provided for each of the normal mode and privilege mode. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal mode or the privilege mode, the mode may shift to a different type of normal mode or privilege mode.

(7) About Flash Notice In the first embodiment, as one of the above-described notice effects, a flash notice indicating the degree of expectation of the big win lottery is performed by lighting the upper frame lamp 68 in a predetermined emission color. In the flash notice, the upper frame lamp 68 is lit in a pattern corresponding to the emitted light color, and sound is output from the speaker 66 in a pattern corresponding to the emitted light color. By outputting a sound while lighting the upper frame lamp 68 in such a pattern, the upper frame lamp 68 is turned on as an effect performed in conjunction with the progress of the game, instead of simply lighting the decorative lamp of the front frame 52. The player can be made aware of the lighting.

In addition, in the flash advance notice, the upper frame lamp 68 that has been turned off may be turned on, or the brightness of the upper frame lamp 68 that has been turned on may be improved. At the end of the flash notice, the upper frame lamp 68 may be turned off, or the brightness of the upper frame lamp 68 may be reduced to, for example, the same level as before the start of the flash notice without turning off the upper frame lamp 68. You can let me. In addition, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 operates the horizontal frame lamp 65 and the upper frame lamp 68 provided on the front frame 52 according to the operation of the game button 67 by the player. To adjust the brightness of a light-emitting body when it is lit for the purpose of decoration. However, in the flash notice, regardless of the adjustment, the upper frame lamp 68 is lit at a predetermined brightness higher than when lighting for decoration purposes, and the adjustment of the brightness of the upper frame lamp 68 in the flash notice by the player is inappropriate. It is possible.

The flash notice is provided with a plurality of presentation modes that indicate different expectations, and in each presentation mode, at least the luminous color of the upper frame lamp 68 is different. In addition, in each presentation mode, the upper frame lamp 68 lights up or blinks in a dedicated pattern corresponding to the emitted light color, thereby making the flash notice different from mere decorative light emission of the upper frame lamp 68. is shown in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, in each effect mode, a dedicated sound pattern may be output from the speaker 66 together with the light emission of the upper frame lamp 68 . This makes it easy to understand that the flash notice has occurred.

In the first embodiment, as an example, five stages of presentation modes with different expectations are provided. Specifically, white, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors are provided as luminescent colors. , confirmation of winning) (see FIG. 16(a)). The rainbow color means that the upper frame lamp 68 emits light in seven colors like a rainbow. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, the lighting colors may be the same, but the lighting patterns and sounds may be different. Also, a plurality of presentation modes having the same degree of expectation may be provided.

Here, the degree of expectation corresponding to the effect mode in which the emission color is green is used as the determination threshold. In the following description, the presentation mode in which the luminescent color is green is simply referred to as the green presentation mode, and the case in which the luminescent color is another color is described similarly.
In the first embodiment, as an example, the luminous color of the upper frame lamp 68 for the flash notice in the normal state is any one of white, blue, green, red, and rainbow (see FIG. 16A). On the other hand, the emission color of the flash notice in ST is any one of white, green, red, and rainbow colors. In other words, the flash advance notice of the blue effect mode (hereinafter referred to as exclusion mode), which is at least part of the white and blue effect modes with lower expectations than the determination threshold, is not performed during the ST. It should be noted that, during the ST, all the presentation modes (in other words, the presentation modes of white and blue) whose degree of expectation is lower than the determination threshold value may be excluded modes that do not appear during the ST. Further, expectations other than the expectations corresponding to the green effect mode may be used as determination thresholds, and exclusion modes may be determined based on the determination thresholds.

The flash notice is performed together with the pattern production, and indicates the degree of expectation in the jackpot lottery in which the result is notified by the pattern production. FIG. 16(b) is an example of a timing chart of flash notice when the revival effect is not performed in the symbol effect, and FIG. 16(c) is a timing chart of flash notice when the revival effect is performed in the symbol effect. It is an example of a timing chart. Incidentally, the resurrection effect means the effect of stopping and displaying the combination of the effect symbols indicating the winning in order to indicate that the winning in the jackpot lottery is won after the combination of the effect symbols indicating the failure is stopped and displayed in the symbol effect. .

As shown in FIGS. 16(b) and (c), the flash notice may be started at the start of the symbol presentation. Of course, not limited to this, the flash notice may be started at various timings linked to the symbol effect (for example, the timing of ready-to-win) after the start of the symbol effect.
Further, the flash notice may change from a presentation mode with a low expectation level to a presentation mode with a high expectation level (hereinafter referred to as "expectation level increase"). does not change. Note that the mode of presentation may be changed so that the degree of expectation is lowered. Also, the expectation degree increase can occur at various timings linked to the symbol effects, such as when normal reach occurs (see FIG. 16(b)) or when SP reach occurs (see FIG. 16(c)).

Here, among the white and blue rendering modes with lower expectations than the determination threshold, the white rendering mode that is not the excluded mode is referred to as the non-excluded mode. In addition, changing the flash notice of the white production mode, which is a non-excluded mode, to a green, red, or rainbow-colored production mode having an expectation level equal to or higher than the judgment threshold is described as a specific expectation level increase (Fig. 16(c)). In the first embodiment, during the ST, the specific expectation degree increase occurs with a higher probability than in the normal state.

Also, the flash notice ends at a timing interlocked with the progress of the symbol performance, and ends before the end of the symbol performance at the latest. Specifically, for example, if the winning/losing branch exists in the symbol effect, the flash notice may end at the start of the winning/losing branching, during the winning/losing branching, or at the end of the winning/losing branch (Fig. 16). (b)). Incidentally, the win-lose branch means the effect of the period immediately before the changing symbols are stopped and displayed when the symbol effect becomes the ready-to-win state. In the winning/losing branch, for example, an effect of alternately displaying a performance pattern indicating winning in a jackpot lottery and another performance pattern, or a performance as if one of these performance patterns is stopped and displayed is performed. Expectations are fueled for the stop display of the production pattern indicating . In addition, in the win-lose branch, a button image prompting the player to operate the game button 67 is displayed to validate the operation of the game button 67, and in accordance with the operation of the game button 67, a stop-displayed effect pattern is displayed. You can do it. In such a case, for example, the flash notice may be ended when the button image is displayed at the win-lose branch, or the flash notice may be ended when the game button 67 is operated. Further, when the flash notice ends, the decorative upper frame lamp 68 may start emitting light without turning off the upper frame lamp 68 .

In addition, the flash notice may be terminated, for example, at the start of symbol stoppage in symbol presentation, confirmation display, or in the middle of these. Note that the symbol stop means that all the performance symbols are stopped and displayed. Further, the flash notice may end at the start of the resurrection effect, during the resurrection effect, or at the end of the resurrection effect, for example, when the resurrection effect exists in the symbol effect (see FIG. 16(c)). ). Incidentally, the resurrection effect means the effect in which the combination of the effect symbols indicating winning is displayed after the symbol stop indicating the loss occurs in the symbol effect.

In other words, if there is a revival effect in the pattern effect, the flash notice that should normally end during the execution of the win-lose branch continues, suggesting that the revival effect will start after the win-lose branch. good. Moreover, in this case, not only is the possibility that the resurrection effect will be performed simply, but also the degree of expectation of winning in the big win lottery in which the result is reported in the symbol effect may be increased.
Further, for example, when the symbol stop indicating the failure occurs in the symbol effect, if the flash notice is not finished, then the resurrection effect may be performed without fail, or after that, with a predetermined probability. Winning in the jackpot lottery may be suggested by performing a resurrection presentation and continuing the flash notice while the symbols are stopped. Also, the flash notice may be ended at a timing before the symbol stop in the symbol effect, for example.

[Second embodiment]
The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but is provided with an exclusion mode and a non-exclusion mode similar to those of the first embodiment as the effect mode of the look-ahead symbol effect. ing. Below, the look-ahead symbol effect of the second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, a first pending effect 802 displaying a first pending pattern corresponding to the first pending memory on the effect screen 800 (see FIGS. 17(c) to (f)), and a second pending effect on the effect screen 810 A second reserved effect 812 for displaying a second reserved pattern corresponding to the memory is provided (see FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c)). Also, the pachinko machine 50 is configured to preferentially consume the second reserved memory. Then, during the normal state, the first reserved effect 802 is performed, and the number of reserved memories is simply indicated for the second reserved memory without using the second reserved symbol. On the other hand, during the ST, the second reserved effect 812 is performed, and the number of reserved memories is simply indicated for the first reserved memory without using the first reserved symbol. It should be noted that, regardless of the game state, the reserved symbols corresponding to the first and second reserved memories may be displayed on the effect screen. Also, in the first and second suspension effects 802 and 812, as a first and one example, a white normal suspension pattern is displayed corresponding to the second suspension memory (see FIG. 17(a)).

Then, the look-ahead symbol effect is performed with respect to the reserved memory corresponding to the normal reserved pattern displayed by the first or second reserved effect 802, 812, and when the look-ahead pattern effect is performed, the target reserved memory Correspondingly, the look-ahead reserved design is displayed in place of the normal reserved design. Further, the look-ahead symbol effect is provided with a plurality of effect modes showing different expectations, and the colors of the look-ahead reserved symbols are different in each effect mode. Of course, instead of the color of the prefetching reserved pattern, or in addition to the color, for example, the shape of the prefetching reserved pattern may be different. In the second embodiment, as an example, there are four stages of look-ahead pattern effects with different levels of expectation. It's becoming

In other words, when the normal reserved design and the prefetch reserved design are combined, there are five stages of production mode in the display of the reserved design, and the colors of the normal reserved design and the prefetch reserved design used in each production mode are white and blue. , green, red, and rainbow colors. Then, the degree of expectation increases in this order, and the degree of expectation in the case of rainbow color is 100% (in other words, winning confirmation) (see FIG. 17(b)).

Here, also in the second embodiment, as an example, the degree of expectation corresponding to the effect mode of the green look-ahead reserved symbol is used as the determination threshold. In the second embodiment, the look-ahead pattern effect of the blue look-ahead reserved pattern effect mode (hereinafter referred to as exclusion mode), which is at least a part of the effect modes with a degree of expectation lower than the determination threshold, is performed during the ST. (See FIG. 17(b)). That is, the colors of the pending symbols that can be displayed in the normal state are white, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors, and the colors of the pending symbols that can be displayed in the ST are white, green, red, and rainbow. be any of the colors.

It should be noted that all the performance modes with a degree of expectation lower than the determination threshold value (in other words, the performance modes of the white and blue reserved symbols) may be excluded modes that do not appear in the ST. Furthermore, an expectation level other than the expectation level corresponding to the green look-ahead reserved symbol may be used as a determination threshold value, and the exclusion mode may be determined based on the determination threshold value.
In addition, in the look-ahead symbol effect, there is a case where a normal reserved design or a look-ahead reserved design with a low degree of expectation is changed to a look-ahead reserved design with a higher degree of expectation (hereafter, the degree of expectation is increased). There is no change in the look-ahead reserved pattern so that the degree becomes low. In addition, the look-ahead reserved design may be changed so that the degree of expectation is lowered. Further, the degree of expectation is increased at various timings such as, for example, when the pending memory generated prior to the pending memory to be the target of the look-ahead symbol effect is digested.

Furthermore, among the performance modes of the white and blue reserved symbols having a degree of expectation lower than the determination threshold, the performance mode of the normal reserved white symbol that is not the excluded mode is referred to as the non-excluded mode. In addition, changing the white normal reserved pattern, which is a non-exclusion mode, to a green, red, or rainbow-colored prefetch reserved pattern having an expectation level equal to or higher than the determination threshold is described as a specific expectation level increase (Fig. 18 (b), (c) reference). In the second embodiment, during the ST, the specific expectation degree increase occurs with a higher probability than in the normal state. An expectation level other than the expectation level corresponding to the green effect mode may be used as a determination threshold value, and the non-excluded mode may be determined based on the determination threshold value.

Next, a specific example of the look-ahead symbol effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 17(c) to 17(f), in the normal state, on the effect screen 800, along with the symbol effect 801, the first pending effect 802 and the changing effect 804 are performed. Then, when the first reserved memory occurs, the prefetch reserved pattern is displayed, and after the first reserved memory is generated, the normal reserved pattern displayed corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed as the prefetch reserved pattern at a predetermined timing. A look-ahead symbol effect 803 is performed by changing to . In addition, in FIG. 17D, as an example, a blue prefetch reserved symbol is displayed in the prefetch symbol effect 803 . After that, the degree of expectation rises, and the blue look-ahead reserved pattern changes to a red look-ahead reserved pattern (FIG. 17(e)). Then, when the first reserved memory targeted for the look-ahead pattern effect 803 in which the red look-ahead reserved pattern is displayed is digested, the changing effect 804 is started in the same effect mode as the look-ahead pattern effect 803. , the during-fluctuation effect 804 displays a red symbol during fluctuation (FIG. 17(f)).

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c), during the ST, on the effect screen 810, along with the symbol effect 811, the second pending effect 812 and the changing effect 814 are performed. Then, the look-ahead symbol effect 813 is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, corresponding to the second reserved storage. In addition, in FIG. 18B, as an example, a white normal reserved pattern, which is a non-exclusion mode, is displayed. After that, the degree of specific expectation increases, and in the look-ahead symbol presentation 813, the white normal reserved symbols change to the red look-ahead reserved symbols (FIG. 18(c)).

[Other embodiments]
(1) In the first and second embodiments, in the display of the flash notice and the pending symbol, the performance mode with the degree of expectation lower than the determination threshold is the exclusion mode or the non-exclusion mode. However, not limited to this, for example, for notice effects other than flash notices and pre-reading notices, pre-reading effects other than display of reserved patterns, reach effects and SP reach effects in pattern effects, etc. A mode may be provided. Note that these presentations may be composed only of sound, or may be composed only of video or light emission, for example. Then, during the ST, the exclusion mode is prevented from appearing, and the expectation level is raised in the effect, and during the ST, the specific expectation level is raised with a higher probability than in the normal state. can be Even if it has such a structure, the same effect is obtained.

(2) In the first and second embodiments, during the ST, the flash notice in the exclusion mode and the display of the reserved pattern are not performed, and the specific expectation degree increase occurs at a higher probability than in the normal state. However, for example, during the high-probability state, no flash notice or reserved pattern display in the exclusion mode is performed, and the specific expectation degree increase may occur at a higher probability than in the low-probability state.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pachinko machine 50 always shifts to the electric sapo during the ST, but it may shift to both or one of the high probability state and the electric sapo during the ST. For example, during the high-probability state, no flash notice or display of reserved symbols in the exclusion mode is performed, and the specific expectation level increase may occur at a higher probability than in the low-probability state. In addition, for example, during the electric sapo, flash notice in the exclusion mode and display of the reserved pattern may not be performed, and the specific expectation level may be increased at a higher probability than when the electric sapo is not.

Even if it has such a structure, the same effect is obtained.
(3) In the pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments, a specific area is provided in the big winning opening 20, and a predetermined round in the jackpot game performed by the probability variable jackpot is specified so that the game ball can enter the specific area. It may be configured as a round. Then, when a game ball enters a specific area in a specific round and a V prize is generated, it may be configured to shift to a probability variable state after a big hit game.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments may be configured so that the variable probability state or electric sapo continues until the next big hit, or may be configured with a so-called limiter function. Also, the pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment may be configured as a so-called one-and-two mixed machine.
Even in such a case, similar effects can be obtained.
[Correspondence with Claims]
Correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.

The pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments corresponds to an example of a pinball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of effect means.
Further, in the first and second embodiments, S110 and S125 in the starting winning confirmation process correspond to an example of the holding storage means, and S230 and S235 in the win/loss determination process correspond to an example of the win/fail determination means.

Further, the flash notice in the first embodiment corresponds to an example of the expectation effect, and the display of the pending symbol in the second embodiment corresponds to an example of the expectation effect.

1... Game board, 3... Game area, 5... Center case, 6... Production pattern display device, 7... Normal pattern display device, 8... Normal pattern pending number display device, 9... First special figure display device, 10... Second 2 special figure display device, 11... first starting port, 12... second starting port, 20... big winning opening, 22... normal symbol operation gate, 50... pachinko machine, 80... main control device, 81... payout control device, 82... Production pattern control device, 83... Sub-integrated control device.

Claims (1)

A pinball game machine provided with a normal state and a privilege state advantageous to a player as game states,
a pending storage means for performing pending storage due to the entry of the ball into the starting port;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the reserved storage;
production means for performing, in parallel with the pattern production in which the variable display of the production pattern is performed in order to notify the result of the success/failure determination, an expectation degree production indicating the degree of expectation for winning in the success/failure determination ;
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A plurality of presentation modes indicating different expectations are provided as the expectation level presentation,
Among the production modes, the production mode with the lower expectation level than a predetermined judgment threshold is defined as an exclusion mode,
The effect means can execute the expectation level effect in each of the effect modes when the game state is the normal state, and the exclusion when the game state is the privilege state. It is possible to execute the expectation level effect of the effect mode other than the mode ,
The effect means, during execution of the expectation level effect, changes the effect mode of the expectation level effect from one with a low level of expectation to one with a high level of expectation;
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