JP7414270B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) in which a game is played by firing game balls toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

A gaming machine is known that is provided with a first starting port and a second starting port, and displays a special symbol in a variable manner when a game ball enters the first starting port or the second starting port. In such a gaming machine, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

Among gaming machines that can execute jackpot games as described above, there are gaming machines that can set an electric support state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port after the jackpot game ends. exists (Patent Document 1).

JP2019-170421A

However, gaming machines that can set electrical support states have become widely recognized by players in recent years, and there has been a problem in that they cannot be said to sufficiently increase gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can set an electric support state and that can enhance gaming interest.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first variation and the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol ,
In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played. shall be done;
The probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
The second starting port can change between a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball can enter,
It is possible to execute a game with a normal pattern in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered,
In the electric support state, the frequency of execution of the game per regular pattern is higher than in the non-electric support state, so the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port is higher than in the non-electric support state. and
In the non-electric support state, there is a first normal game in which the time when the second starting port becomes ready for ball entry is a first time, and a second normal game in which the time when the second starting port becomes ready for ball entry is a second time longer than the first time. It is possible to play games per figure,
When the second general symbol winning game is performed in the non-electric support state, it is possible to execute a first suggestion effect that suggests that the electric support symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed.
It is characterized by

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first variation and the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol,
In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played. shall be done;
The probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
When the non-electric support state is set, if the start of the second variation is pending, the electric support symbol may be stopped and displayed in the second variation in the non-electric support state. It is possible to perform the second suggestion effect.
It may also be a thing.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first variation and the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol,
In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played. shall be done;
The probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
A first pending image indicating that the start of the first variation is pending, and a second pending image indicating that the start of the second variation is pending,
When the non-electrical support state is set, if the start of the second variation is pending, a second suggestion effect that enlarges and displays the second pending image can be executed.
It may also be a thing.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest in gaming in a gaming machine in which an electric support state can be set.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board configuration of a game board 20 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the composition of segment display part 50 of a present example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing types per type and types per second type in this example. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of single power support states of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a progress mode of the game when the first special symbol is displayed variably in the non-electronic support state of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a progress mode in the case where the second special symbol is displayed variably in the electric support state of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a progress mode in the case where the second special symbol is displayed variably in the non-electric support state of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a game per short normal pattern and a game per long normal pattern according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the game control process executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the production control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a specific out symbol in which a single power support state of Modification 1 is set. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing types of independent electric support states of Modification 2. FIG.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples of the present invention will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side when facing the front of the pachinko machine is expressed as "right", and the left side is expressed as "left".

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Variations;
E-1. Variation 1:
E-2. Variation 2:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed approximately at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted into this window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the gaming area of the gaming board 20 (see FIG. 2) located on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right side of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into this small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display section 50 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although details will be described later, the segment display section 50 is a display section that displays information related to a game using a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5b is provided on the left side of the periphery of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Furthermore, upper speakers 6a are provided above the left and right sides of the window portion 4a, and lower speakers 6b are provided below the front frame 4 (on the front surface of the curtain plate of the main body frame, which will be described later). These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven to enhance the performance effect on the game.

An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4a in the front frame 4. The upper tray part 7 stores game balls lent out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and game balls lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 and game balls paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 are stored. The balls are stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9, and game balls stored in the upper tray portion 7 are supplied to this firing device unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit, the firing motor built in the firing device unit rotates, and the game ball is fired with a force corresponding to the rotation angle.

Furthermore, an effect button 10a that can be pressed and operated by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate part 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 8. 10b is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7 and on the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. These performance buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction buttons 10c are all performance operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game performance is performed. .

Although not shown, a middle frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame is rotatably supported by the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame constructed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game hall by attaching this main body frame to island equipment. A game board 20 is removably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. state.

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

A central device 40 is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided approximately in the center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is constituted by a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. Note that detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later.

Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a first starting port 24 is provided, the opening size of which remains unchanged (constant) and into which a game ball can enter at any time. ing. The game ball entering the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Further, at the lower left of the central device 40 (performance display device 41) in the gaming area 21, a left normal symbol activation gate 71 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and inside the left normal symbol activation gate 71, a game A left gate sensor 71s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect passage of a ball. In addition, at the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the gaming area 21, there is provided a right normal symbol activation gate 72 through which the game ball can pass, and inside the right normal symbol activation gate 72, A right gate sensor 72s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect passage of a game ball. Since the left normal symbol activation gate 71 and the right normal symbol activation gate 72 have the same functions, in this specification, if they are not particularly distinguished, they are also collectively referred to as "normal symbol activation gates 71, 72." do. Further, since the left gate sensor 71s and the right gate sensor 72s also have the same functions, they are also collectively referred to as "gate sensors 71s, 72s" in this specification unless they are particularly distinguished.

Further, below the right normal symbol activation gate 72, a second starting port 25 is provided which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the probability of entry of a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 is equipped with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and when the opening/closing door 26 stands approximately upright, game balls cannot enter. It is possible to change between a closed state (ball entry impossible state) and an open state (ball entry possible state) in which the door 26 rotates toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 to allow game balls to enter. In FIG. 2, the second starting port 25 is shown in an open state. The game ball entering the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the gaming area 21, there is provided a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a substantially rectangular shape and a large opening. The grand prize opening 28 is equipped with an opening/closing door 29 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 is in a closed state where the opening/closing door 29 is approximately upright and no game balls can enter. The opening/closing door 29 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to allow game balls to enter the open state (ball entry possible state). In FIG. 2, the big prize opening 28 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning hole 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the large winning hole 28.

Further, below the second starting port 25 in the game area 21 (at the lower right corner of the game area 21), a protrusion 33 is provided that protrudes forward (towards the player) from the game board 20 surface. The upper surface of the protruding body 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and serves as a rolling surface 34 on which a game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (towards the center of the Pachinko machine 1). A small prize opening 35 (variable ball entrance opening) is provided in the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (midway part in the rolling direction of the game ball). This small prize opening 35 is equipped with an opening/closing door 36 (hatched part in the figure) that can be slid (moved) in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 36 can slide (move) forward. It can be changed into a closed state in which game balls cannot enter, and an open state in which game balls can enter by sliding (moving) the opening/closing door 36 to the rear side. Naturally, the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 34 enters the small winning hole 35 when the small winning hole 35 is in the open state, and enters the small winning hole 35 when the small winning hole 35 is in the closed state. The ball passes above the small prize opening 35 (opening/closing door 36) without entering the ball 35.

The game ball that enters the small prize opening 35 is guided to a specific opening 38 (so-called "V", the broken line part in the figure) through a passage 37 (the broken line part in the figure) provided inside the protrusion 33. . At least a portion of the front wall of the protruding body 33 is formed of a transparent plate (having light transmittance), and the player can pass the game ball that has entered the small prize opening 35 through the front wall of the protruding body 33. It is possible to visually recognize the state in which the object is guided to the specific opening 38. A small winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the small winning hole 35, and can detect a game ball that has entered the small winning hole 35. Further, a specific hole sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific hole 38, and can detect a game ball that has entered the specific hole 38.

In addition, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, there are other ball entry ports 30 into which game balls can enter, windmill-type wheels 31 that affect the falling path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is being In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 21, and any of the above-mentioned first starting port 24, second starting port 25, large winning port 28, small winning port 35, and other ball entering ports 30. Game balls that have not entered the ball are discharged to the back side of the game board 20 from the out port 32.

A game ball flowing down the left area of the central device 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the left normal symbol activation gate 71 and the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, the right normal symbol activation gate 72, the second starting opening 25, the large winning opening 28, and the small winning opening 35 are filled with game balls flowing down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (performance display device 41). The ball can enter (or pass). Below, firing a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left-handed hitting," and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) Shooting the game ball so that it flows down the field is also expressed as "right-handed hitting." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 25. In this case, four game balls are paid out to the player, and in other cases where game balls enter the ball entrance 30, five game balls are paid out to the player. Furthermore, when a game ball enters the large prize opening 28, ten game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35, three game balls are paid out.

At the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the gaming board 20, there is provided a segment display section 50 that displays information related to gaming using a combination of LEDs. The segment display section 50 is visible to the player through a small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Note that detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, there is a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the presentation of the game, and a sub-control board 220 that controls the display of images and output of sounds under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and audio control board 230 that controls such control, a lamp control board 226 that controls the lighting of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222, etc. in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input/output circuits, etc., and various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by a bus. has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 25, The big winning hole sensor 28s detects the game ball that entered the big winning hole 28, the left gate sensor 71s detects the game ball that passed through the left normal symbol activation gate 71, and the game ball that passed through the right normal symbol activation gate 72. A right gate sensor 72s for detecting, a small winning hole sensor 35s for detecting a game ball entering the small winning hole 35, a specific hole sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific hole 38, etc. are connected. When a game ball detection signal is input from these sensors, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal was input to the sub control board 220, payout control board 240, etc. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

The main control board 200 also includes a second starting port for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided at the second starting port 25 (for setting the second starting port 25 in an open state and a closed state). The solenoid 26m, the large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), and the small winning opening 35. A small winning opening solenoid 35m (for opening and closing the small winning opening 35) for opening and closing the provided opening/closing door 36, a segment display section 50, etc. are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the second starting opening solenoid 26m, the large winning opening solenoid 29m, the small winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50.

An image and audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and a production operation board 228 are connected to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the commands and performs effects according to the contents. That is, commands specifying output images and output audio are sent to the image and audio control board 230, and commands are sent to the lamp control board 226 to specify the upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, and left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as " The performance is performed by transmitting a command specifying the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the performance button 10a, jog shuttle 10b, or direction key 10c via the performance operation board 228, it performs a performance corresponding to the operation.

The image and audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to a CPU 231, a ROM 232, and a RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, video data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Furthermore, upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 reads audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b") via the amplifier board 224.

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

Further, a firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the firing control board 260 includes a firing motor 262 for firing the game ball and a controller that detects that the player is touching the firing handle 9. A firing device unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to shoot the game ball with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with the game balls stored in the upper tray part 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the firing device unit 261, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. is fired. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down into a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, you can shoot a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (play the ball to the left), or shoot the game ball so that it flows down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or It is possible to shoot the game ball in a downward motion (hit it right-handed).

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 25 is appropriately set. Specifically, the gaming state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 25 is "The frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port 25 is low (the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is in the open state is low"). It is set to ``non-electric support state'' (low) or ``electric support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is high (the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state is high)''. In the non-electrically supported state, the game ball enters the first starting port 24 more easily than the second starting port 25, and in the electrically supported state, the game ball enters the second starting port 25 more easily than the first starting port 24. Easy to enter the ball. Therefore, in the non-electric support state, the player can be made to hit the ball left-handed (to aim for the ball to enter the first starting hole 24), and in the electric support state, the player can be made to hit the right-hand ball (to aim for the ball to enter the first starting hole 24). 2) allows the ball to be aimed at entering the starting port 25.

Incidentally, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the above-mentioned electric support state is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display section 58, and during the power support state, by lighting up these three LEDs, it is possible to indicate that the power support state is in progress. shows. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 that indicates that the player is hitting right-handed. During the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and since the second starting hole 25 can enter a game ball that is hit to the right, during the electric support state, the game ball is hit to the right. It is beneficial for the player to do this. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is prompted to play right-handed by lighting up the two LEDs arranged in the right-handed hitting display section 59.

<Fluctuating display of special symbols>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can enter the first starting port 24 (mainly during the non-electric support state). When a game ball hit to the left enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the determined random number, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a "jackpot", "single electric support", or "miss". That is, based on the determination random number obtained when the game ball enters the first starting port 24 (detected by the first starting port sensor 24s), it is determined that it is a "jackpot" or "miss". Not only that, but it may also be judged as a "single electric support". When such a jackpot determination is performed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination.

Furthermore, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a game ball hit to the right enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the determination random number, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit", "small hit", "single electric support", or "miss". That is, based on the determination random number obtained when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (detected by the second starting port sensor 25s), it is determined that it is a "jackpot" or "miss". In addition to this, it may also be judged as a "small hit" or "single electric support." When such a jackpot determination is performed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination.

As will be described in detail later, if the jackpot determination is determined to be a "jackpot", a jackpot game will be played, and if it is determined to be a "small win", a small win game will be played. Further, if the jackpot determination is determined to be "single electric support", the "electric support state" is set without any jackpot game or small hit game being performed. In this specification, a "power support state" that is set without a jackpot game or a small win game being performed is also expressed as a "single power support state."

In addition, in this specification, the "first special symbol" is also expressed as the "first special symbol", and the "second special symbol" is also expressed as the "second special symbol". In addition, when the "first special pattern" and the "second special pattern" are not particularly distinguished, they are also collectively expressed as a "special pattern."

Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As mentioned above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The portion 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special symbol display section 51 that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display section 52 that displays a second special symbol. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display sections. The first special figure and the second special figure are displayed in a variable manner by switching which of the nine LEDs is lit on each display section, and a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs is lit. It will stop and be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special symbols include 200 kinds of "jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 101 to 300)", 100 kinds of "single electric support symbols (single electric support symbols 301 to 400)", 1 It is possible to stop display the type of "missing symbol (missing symbol 401)". In addition, as a second special pattern, 200 kinds of "jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 501 to 700)", 100 kinds of "small prize symbols (small prize symbols 701 to 800)", and 100 kinds of "single electric support symbols (single jackpot symbols)" Electric support symbols 801 to 900)" and one type of "missing symbol (missing symbol 901)" can be stopped and displayed. The types of these patterns can be identified by the different combinations of LEDs that are lit.

If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 24 (herein also referred to as "jackpot determination for the first special figure") is a "jackpot", the first special figure is The first special symbol will be stopped and displayed at any of the "jackpot symbols 101 to 300", and if it is a "single electric support symbol", the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed at any of the "single electric support symbols 301 to 400", and if it is a "miss" If there is, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol 401". In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the first special drawing", it is determined that it is a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300, and it is determined that it is a "single electric support" with a probability of about 1/500.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (herein also referred to as "jackpot determination for the second special symbol") is a "jackpot", the second special symbol The figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "Jackpot symbols 501 to 700", and if it is a "small hit", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the "Small hit symbols 701 to 800", and the "Single electric support ”, the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed at any of the “single electric support symbols 801 to 900”, and if it is a “miss”, the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed at the “missing symbol 901”. . In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the second special drawing", there is a probability of approximately 1/300 that it will be a "big hit", a probability of approximately 1/60 that it will be a "small hit", and a probability of approximately 1/5. It is determined that it is a ``single electric support'' with a probability of .

As mentioned above, in the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" and the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol", it may be determined that it is a "single electric support". However, in these jackpot determinations, it is judged as "single electric support" only when "non-electric support state" is set, and when "electric support state" is set, "single electric support" is determined. It will not be judged as "electrical support."

For details, in the "Jackpot determination for the first special figure" in the "electric support state", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or "miss", and in the "non-electric support state", the "jackpot determination for the first special figure" is determined. In "Jackpot Judgment", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot", "single electric support", or "miss". In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the second special map" in the "Electric support state", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot", "small hit", or "miss", and in the "Non-electric support state", the In ``Jackpot Determination for 2 Special Figures'', it is determined whether it is a ``big hit'', ``small hit'', ``single electric support'', or ``missing''.

In this way, if the "non-electric support state" is set, it will be determined as "single electric support" in the "jackpot determination for the 1st special map" and the "jackpot determination for the 2nd special map". There is. And, as mentioned above, the probability that it will be determined as a "single electric support" in the "jackpot determination for the first special drawing" is about 1/500, and the probability that it will be determined as "single electric support" in the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing" is about 1/500, and that in the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing" The probability of being judged as "electric support" is about 1/5. In other words, the probability of being judged as a "single electric support" is higher when the variable display of the second special figure (about the second special figure) is determined than when the variable display of the first special figure (jackpot judgment about the first special figure) is performed. The winning price is set to be higher when a jackpot determination is made. For this reason, the case where the variable display of the second special pattern (jackpot determination regarding the second special pattern) is performed is better than the case where the variable display of the first special pattern (jackpot determination regarding the first special pattern) is performed. This is advantageous for the player.

When the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, small prize symbol, single electric support symbol, or missing symbol, the symbol will be stopped and displayed in order to confirm the symbol that was stopped and displayed. A display (hereinafter also referred to as a "confirmation display") that maintains the current state until a predetermined period of time has elapsed is performed. Hereinafter, the game from when the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner until it is finally displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained, will also be referred to as a "symbol variable game."

<Jackpot game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a jackpot game in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is played a plurality of times. When a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, many game balls are paid out (10 game balls are paid out every time one game ball enters), so the jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player. It is. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a game ball hit right can enter the jackpot 28, it is naturally beneficial for the player to hit the ball right during a jackpot game. Therefore, during the jackpot game, as well as during the electric support state, the two LEDs arranged in the right-hand hitting display section 59 of the segment display section 50 are lit to encourage the player to hit the right hand. In this embodiment, as such a jackpot game, it is possible to execute "1 type win" and "2 type win" which have different starting triggers.

<per type>
For 1 type, if the 1st special pattern or the 2nd special pattern is stopped and displayed with any jackpot symbol (if the result of jackpot determination for the 1st or 2nd special pattern is "jackpot") will be started on. As for this one type, it is possible to execute a plurality of types in which the ``number of round games'' and the ``game state after the end of the jackpot game'' are different depending on the ``type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol.''

In other words, as shown in Fig. 5(a), if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol 101 to 200 (if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the probability is 50%) ), ``6 round games are played and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in the electric support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as ``6R electric support per type'')'' is performed. be exposed. In addition, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "Jackpot symbols 201 to 300" (with a 50% probability when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol), "6 round games 1 type per game (herein also referred to as ``6R non-electric support type per type'') in which the game state becomes a non-electric support state after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, as shown in Figure 5(b), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at "jackpot symbols 501 to 660" (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, the probability is 80%) ), ``10 round games have been played and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in the electric support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as "10R electric support per type")'' is performed. be exposed. In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol 661 to 700 (with a 20% probability when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol), "10 round games 10R non-electric support game (herein also referred to as "10R non-electric support game per type") is carried out, and the game state becomes a non-electric support state after the end of the jackpot game.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games is higher when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. A jackpot game with many numbers is played. Furthermore, the electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game with a higher probability when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. From this, it can be seen that when the variable display of the second special pattern (jackpot judgment for the second special pattern) is performed than when the variable display of the first special pattern (jackpot judgment for the first special pattern) is performed. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player.

<2 types per piece>
The above explanation is for each type. On the other hand, the second type winning starts when the game ball enters the specific hole 38 (see FIG. 2). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any small winning symbol (when the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is "small hit"), the small winning symbol is displayed. A small winning game is played in which the prize opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is in an open state. Then, during this small winning game, when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38, the second type winning starts. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a small winning game is played, the game ball will enter the small winning hole 35 with almost 100% probability if the ball is hit right. Therefore, when a small winning game is played, there is almost a 100% probability that two kinds of winnings will be played.

As for the two types of winnings, it is possible to execute a plurality of types in which the ``number of round games'' and the ``game state after the end of the jackpot game'' are different depending on the ``type of the small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed.'' That is, as shown in FIG. 5(c), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at "small winning symbols 701 to 780" (the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the small winning symbol and the second kind of winning is If the game is started, there is an 80% probability), ``10 round games have been played, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in the electric support state (with a probability of 80%)'' (also called ``seed hit'')'' is held. Also, if the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed at "small winning symbol 781 to 800" (if the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed at the small winning symbol and the 2nd type winning starts, there is a 20% probability ), ``10 round games are played and the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a non-electric support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as ``2 types of 10R non-electric support'')'' It will be done.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, two types of winnings may occur. From this, it can be seen that when the variable display of the second special pattern (jackpot judgment for the second special pattern) is performed than when the variable display of the first special pattern (jackpot judgment for the first special pattern) is performed. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, any one of the following jackpot games was played: ``1 type of 6R electric support'', ``1 type of 10R electric support'', and ``2 types of 10R electric support''. In this case, the electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game, and this electric support state lasts for 100 symbol fluctuation games (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol) unless a new jackpot game is played. The setting continues until the variable display is performed. Then, after the 100 symbol variation games are played, a non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state. In other words, when the electric support state is set with the end of the jackpot game, the remaining number of symbol fluctuation games that can be executed in the electric support state (also referred to as the "electronic support number" in this specification) is 100 times. is set to For the player, the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state. ) Players can be made to expect that a jackpot game will start.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter the ball (10 counts) or when 30 seconds have elapsed, so in most cases, one round game ends. In the game, 100 game balls (10 counts x number of payouts: 10) are paid out. Therefore, naturally, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, the player can expect a jackpot game with a larger number of round games to be played.

While the above-described jackpot game is being executed, the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game that is being executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display section 55, and in this round display section 55, by lighting up the left and middle LEDs among the three LEDs, a round game can be played. It is shown that a jackpot game with a round number of 6 times is being executed, and by lighting up the right and middle LEDs, it is shown that a jackpot game with a round game number of 10 times is being executed.

<Single power support state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination in the non-electric support state (jackpot determination for the first special figure, jackpot determination for the second special figure), it may be determined as "single electric support". Among these, when it is determined in the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" that it is a "single electric support symbol", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as one of the "single electric support symbols 301 to 400". In this case, no jackpot game or small win game is performed, and as shown in FIG. A support state (single power support state) is set. In other words, this electric support state (single electric support state) will continue until 50 symbol variation games (fluctuating display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are performed, unless a new jackpot game is performed. (The number of electric support is set to 50.)

On the other hand, when it is determined in the "Jackpot determination for the second special symbol" that it is a "single electric support symbol", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as one of the "single electric support symbols 801 to 900". In this case, no jackpot game or small win game is performed, and as shown in FIG. 6(b), the electric support state (single electric support state) is changed to the non-electric support state that had been set until then. is set. In other words, in this electric support state (single electric support state), unless a new jackpot game is played, the symbol variation game (fluctuating display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) will be played 4000 times (specified number of times). It is set continuously until it is performed (the number of times of electric support is set to 4000 times).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol", the electric support state (single electric support state) in which the number of electric support is 50 is set. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol", an electric support state (single electric support state) in which the number of electric support is 4000 is set. In other words, if the electric support state (single electric support state) is set when the second special symbol stops displaying with the "single electric support symbol", the first special symbol stops displaying with the "single electric support symbol". A larger number of times of electric support is set than when the electric support state (single electric support state) is set upon displaying the display. From this, it can be seen that when the variable display of the second special pattern (jackpot judgment for the second special pattern) is performed than when the variable display of the first special pattern (jackpot judgment for the first special pattern) is performed. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the electric support state that is set when the jackpot game ends is 100 times, and the electric support state that is set when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol" ( The number of times of electric support is 50 in the single electric support state), and the number of electric support is 50 in the electric support state (single electric support state) that is set when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the "single electric support symbol". 4000 times. In other words, if the electric support state (single electric support state) is set when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol", the electric support state is set upon the end of the jackpot game. If a smaller number of electric support is set than when the number of electric support is set and the electric support state (single electric support state) is set when the second special symbol stops displaying the "single electric support symbol", the jackpot game A larger number of times of electric support is set than when the electric support state is set upon termination.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol", the probability of a jackpot is determined to be approximately 1/300, and a type 1 win is performed, and the probability is approximately 1/60. A small win is determined based on the probability (via a small win game), and a two-type win is performed. That is, when a variable display of the second special symbol is performed, a jackpot game (one type or two types) will be played with a probability of about 1/50. Therefore, in the electric support state where the second special symbol is frequently displayed in a variable manner, a jackpot game will almost certainly be played before the 4000 symbol variable games are played. From this, it can be said that the electric support state where the electric support number is 4000 times (single electric support state) is an electric support state that continues until the next jackpot game is played.

<Special design reservation>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" and the variable display of the first special symbol are performed as described above, but these jackpot determinations and variable displays are The determination is not made immediately after the ball enters the first starting port 24, but the acquired random number is temporarily stored as a first special symbol pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such first special symbol reservations are stored with a maximum of four pieces. The stored number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and in this first special figure reservation display section 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 0, lighting up 1 LED indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2, blinking one LED shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, as described above, the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are performed, but these jackpot determination and fluctuation display are also The game is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting port 25, but the acquired random number is temporarily stored as a second special symbol pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the second special symbol are performed based on the stored second special symbol. Such second special symbol reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the second special figure holding display section 54, and in this second special figure holding display section 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 0, lighting up one LED indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 2nd special drawings reserved is 2, by blinking one LED it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings holding is 3, and by blinking 2 LEDs it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings pending is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, during the variable display of any special symbol, the fixed display of any special symbol, the jackpot game, and the small win game, the first special symbol is on hold or the second Even if special figure reservations are stored, jackpot determination and fluctuation display regarding these reservations are not performed. In addition, if only the first special figure reservation is stored among the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot judgment related to the first special figure reservation stored first and the first special figure reservation However, if the second special figure reservation is stored, the jackpot judgment related to the second special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation will be displayed regardless of whether the first special figure reservation is stored or not. Performs variable display. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner with priority over the first special figure (it has a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

<Fluctuating display of normal symbols, game per normal symbol>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can pass through the left normal symbol activation gate 71, and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the right normal symbol activation gate 72. A game ball passes through either the left normal symbol activation gate 71 or the right normal symbol activation gate 72 (normal symbol activation gates 71, 72), and the game ball passes through either the left gate sensor 71s or the right gate sensor 72s (gate When detected by the sensors 71s, 72s), a predetermined judgment random number (normal figure hit judgment random number to be described later) is obtained, and based on the judgment random number, it is determined whether it is a "normal figure hit" or "missing figure". Performs a hit judgment on the normal map. In other words, whether the ball is hit to the left or the right, a hit determination may be made.

Then, based on the result of this ordinary symbol hit determination, the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal pattern display section 56 that displays normal symbols, and two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern display section 56. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the common symbol display section 56 by switching which of the two LEDs is lit, and is stopped and displayed by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal symbols include a pattern 1100 for a normal pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, a pattern 1101 for a normal pattern in which the right LED is lit, and left and right (2 It is possible to stop and display three types of symbols, including the ordinary symbol 1102 with the LED of 1) turned on. If the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in either the normal pattern hit pattern 1100 or 1101, and if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern is displayed. is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol 1102. In this way, when the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as normal symbols or non-normal symbols, the state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is maintained until a predetermined period of time has elapsed in order to confirm the symbols that have been stopped and displayed (confirmation display). I do. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per common symbol, a game per common symbol is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

The above-mentioned non-electronic support state and electric support state (including single electric support state) are determined by the probability of being determined to be a "normal figure hit" in the normal figure hit determination (herein also referred to as the "normal figure hit probability"), It is set by changing the mode of fluctuating display of the normal symbols and the mode of the game per normal symbol. In other words, in the non-electronic support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is about 1/100, and a long time is likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1000 msec, 2000 msec, 3000 msec are equally selected). ), and during the normal game, the second starting port 25 is open for a short time (16 msec x 1 time).

On the other hand, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is about 99/100, and a short time is likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1000 msec, 1252 msec, 1500 msec, etc. (selected), the second starting port 25 remains open for a long time (840 msec x 2 times) during the normal game. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency (ratio) of the second starting port 25 being in the open state becomes low, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 also becomes low. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency (ratio) of the second starting port 25 being in the open state increases, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 also increases.

<Display contents of the effect display device 41>
The processing for playing the games as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, effects are performed in which various images are displayed on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the above-described games. Processing for performing such effects is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

For example, in the performance display device 41, a performance (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation performance") that matches the variable display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is simultaneously performed on the performance display device 41. start on. Thereafter, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways until the special symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display a design of nine numbers from "1" to "9" as a decorative design.

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed all at once. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, first the left decorative pattern 41a is stopped and displayed as one of the symbols "1" to "9", then the right decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, Finally, the medium decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special pattern (the first 1 special drawing or 2nd special drawing).

Specifically, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a symbol combination in which the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Zero") ) is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are arranged in a first special combination (for example, "2-4-6", hereinafter "the first special symbol"). ) is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a “single electric support symbol”, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a second special combination (for example, “1-3-5 ”, hereinafter also referred to as “second special eye”). In addition, if the first special pattern or the second special pattern is a missing pattern and is stopped and displayed, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are the same pattern and are not aligned (the first special pattern, the second special pattern). (hereinafter also referred to as "barakeme") is stopped and displayed. Note that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed remain in a stopped display state (determined display) until the final display time of the special symbol has elapsed.

In this way, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display section 51 or the second special symbol display section 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have different display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a more visible position than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and the display Since the screen is large and the displayed contents are easy to understand, players usually play the game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the left decorative pattern 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the right decorative pattern 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are ”, “first special eye”, or “second special eye”, the medium decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed last is stopped and displayed as “zero eye”, “first special eye”, or “second special eye”. ”, “first special eye”, and “second special eye” will be displayed in a stopped state, and the player will keep an eye on the fluctuating display of decorative symbols (symbol fluctuating effect). In this way, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns excluding one of the plurality of decorative patterns) can be any of "Zero", "First special", and "Second special". The performance that is performed with the final decorative symbol displayed in a stopped state is called a "reach performance", and by generating this reach performance, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the production display device 41, there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first reserved number of special symbols, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second reserved number of special symbols. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of reserved special symbols in the first reserved display area 41d, the number of reserved special symbols ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second reserved number of special symbols is indicated by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second reserved number of special symbols (upper limit is 4) in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that the first number of reserved special symbols is four, and the number of second reserved special symbols is also four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reservation symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special symbol reservation display section 53 and the second special symbol reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 The indicated pending number matches.

<Main progress modes of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly played in the following manner. FIGS. 8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams showing the main game progress modes of this embodiment. In particular, FIG. 8 shows the main game progress in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 9 shows the main game progress in the electric support state (including the single electric support state). has been done.

During the non-electric support state, the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state is low. For this reason, even if the game ball is "hitted to the right", it is rare for the game ball to enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, during the non-electronic support state, as shown in FIG. , herein also referred to as a "first special figure-based game") is played. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 by hitting the ball to the left (ev. 1), a "jackpot determination for the first special pattern" is performed and a variable display of the first special pattern is performed ( ev.2). In the "Jackpot determination for the first special symbol", it is determined that it is a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300, so in most cases, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol. While repeating the variable display of the first special symbol, if it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol", the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 3). One type per type is performed (ev.4).

Then, when this one type is completed, as described above using FIG. 5(a), the non-electric support state is set with a probability of about 50% (ev. A power support state is set for the number of times of 100 (ev.6). Among these, when the non-electric support state is set (ev. 5), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state remains low. The first special figure-based game) will be repeated. Incidentally, the manner in which the game progresses when the gaming state is set to the electric support state (ev. 6) will be explained in detail later.

In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the first special map", it is determined that it is a "single electric support" with a probability of about 1/500. Then, if the jackpot determination is determined to be a "single electric support symbol", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol" (ev. 7), and (a jackpot game or small win game is played) A power support state (single power support state) with 50 power support times is set (ev.8).

As mentioned above, when the electric support state of 100 electric support is set due to the end of one type (e.g. 6), or when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "single electric support symbol" and the electric support is When the electric support state (single electric support state) with 50 times of support is set (ev.8), the game progresses as follows. That is, during the electric support state, the second starting port 25 is frequently in the open state, and it is easy to cause the game ball to enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, during the electric support state, as shown in FIG. In the specification, a game (also referred to as a "second special figure-based game") is played. Then, when a game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), a "jackpot determination for the second special figure" is performed and a variable display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12).

Similarly to the "jackpot determination for the first special drawing", the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing" is determined to be a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300. If it is determined to be a "jackpot", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (ev. 13), and the first type of winning is performed (ev. 14).

When this one type is completed, as described above using FIG. 5(b), the non-electric support state is set with approximately 50% probability (ev.15), and the electric support state is set with approximately 50% probability. A power support state is set for the number of times of 100 (ev.16).

In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it is determined that it is a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60. If it is determined as a "small win", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small win symbol (ev. 17), and a small win game is played (ev. 18). Then, during the small winning game, when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (ev. 19), a two-type winning is performed (ev. 20). Of course, even if a small winning game is played, if the game ball does not enter the specific slot 38 (ev. 23), two kinds of winnings will not be played, but in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small winning game is not played. If the game ball is played right-handed, the game ball will enter the small prize opening 35 with almost 100% probability. Therefore, when a small winning game is played, there is an almost 100% probability that two types of winning will occur, and if a variable display of the second special symbol is performed, there will be a probability of about 1/60 ( Through the small winning game) two kinds of winnings will be performed.

Then, when the second type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 100 electric support states are set (ev.22). Among these, when the electric support state with 100 electric support operations is set (ev. 22), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state remains high, so the above-mentioned right-handed game (The game based on the second special figure shown in FIG. 9) will be repeated. On the other hand, if the non-electronic support state is set (ev.21), the left-handed game (game based on the first special figure) described above with reference to FIG. 8 will be played.

In addition, if the electric support state (including the single electric support state) is set, if the number of symbol fluctuation games (50 or 100 times) of electric support is played without any jackpot games thereafter (electric support When the number of support reaches 0), the non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state, and the above-mentioned left-handed game (the game based on the first special figure shown in FIG. 8) is played again. Become.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when "jackpot determination for the second special symbol (fluctuation display of the second special symbol)" is performed during the electric support state, the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. In addition to the case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the player can be made to feel as if a jackpot game is being played. In other words, in the electric support state, the probability that the jackpot symbol will stop displaying in the variable display of the second special symbol is about 1/300, and the probability that the small winning symbol will stop displaying is about 1/60. It is possible to make the player feel that a jackpot game will be played with a total probability of about 1/50.

Here, in the electric support state, regardless of whether it is a ``jackpot determination for the 1st special figure'' or ``a jackpot determination for the 2nd special figure,'' the jackpot determination is determined to be ``single electric support''. It never happens. Therefore, even if "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special symbol (fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol)" is performed during the electric support state, the 2nd special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol". Therefore, the "single power support state" is not set.

<Playability 1 related to single electric support state>
Here, as described above, in the electric support state, the frequency of balls entering the second starting port 25 is high, so naturally, during the electric support state, the number of second special symbols held tends to increase. Therefore, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, there is a possibility that the second special symbol reservation stored during the electric support state remains (stored as is).

For example, although the electric support state is set after the end of one type or two types (ev. 6, ev. 16, ev22), the symbol fluctuation game for the number of electric support (50 or 100 times) is If the non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state by doing so, there is a possibility that the second special map reservation stored during the electric support state remains (is stored as is). is high. In addition, even if a type 1 or type 2 win starts in the electric support state, but a non-electric support state is set after these jackpot games (ev. 15, ev. 21), the game will start during the electric support state. There is a high possibility that the second special figure reservation stored (during the electric support state before the jackpot game) remains (is stored as is).

As shown above, if the 2nd special figure reservation that was stored during the electric support state remains (is stored as is), the ``2nd special figure reservation'' is stored even though it is in the non-electric support state. A jackpot determination (fluctuation display of the second special symbol) will be performed.

In this way, if "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special map (fluctuation display of the 2nd special map)" is performed during the non-electric support state, "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special map (fluctuation display of the 2nd special map)" is performed during the electric support state. In addition to the events that occur when "Fluctuating Display of 2 Special Figures" is performed, events shown in bold frames in FIG. 10 occur. That is, in the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" during the non-electric support state, it is determined that it is a "single electric support" with a probability of about 1/5. Then, if the jackpot judgment is determined to be "single electric support symbol", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as "single electric support symbol" (ev. 30), and (a jackpot game or a small win game is played. A power support state (single power support state) with 4000 power support times is set (ev.31).

When the electric support state (single electric support state) with 4000 electric support times is set, the second special figure-based game shown in FIG. If the jackpot judgment (fluctuation display of the second special drawing) is performed, the probability is approximately 1/50 (probability of 1 type, approximately 1/300 + probability of 2 types, approximately 1/60). A jackpot game is played with a probability of . Therefore, in this case, before the symbol fluctuation game is played 4,000 times (the number of times of electric support) (before the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state), the player's ball count decreases. A jackpot game (one type winning or two type winning) will almost certainly be played. For this reason, even when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol" and the "single electric support state" is set, the player is advised to play a jackpot game (a jackpot game is not performed). It is possible to make people feel as if it is certain that something will happen.

Therefore, when "jackpot determination for the second special symbol (fluctuating display of the second special symbol)" is performed during the non-electric support state, there are cases where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and a case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. In addition to the case where the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, also when the second special symbol is displayed as a "single electric support symbol", it is possible to make the player feel that a jackpot game is being played. can. In other words, if the second special symbol is stored in the non-electronic support state, the probability that the jackpot symbol will stop displaying in the variable display of the second special symbol is approximately 1/300, and the small winning symbol will stop displaying. The jackpot game will be played with a probability of about 1/4.5, which is the sum of about 1/60 which is the probability that it will be displayed and about 1/5 which is the probability that the "single electric support symbol" will stop and display. It is possible to make the player feel as if he or she is being held back.

Therefore, if the second special figure hold is memorized, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the non-electric support state is more advantageous for the player than the electric support state, increasing the interest in the game. It is possible to increase it.

Furthermore, the game progresses in the manner described above using FIG. 10 when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, and the second special figure reservation stored in the electric support state is This is a case where the second special symbol reservation is carried over to the non-electric support state (even if the non-electric support state is set, the second special symbol reservation remains stored). Then, after the non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state, it is difficult to newly store the second special symbol reservation. Therefore, the game progresses in the manner described above using FIG. 10 because the second special figure reservation stored during the electric support state is exhausted (the variable display based on the second special figure reservation ends). The period will be until. Therefore, if a non-electric support state is set for a player in place of an electric support state with the second special figure reservation stored, by the time the second special figure reservation is extinguished, The player can be made to expect that the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed as either a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a "single electric support symbol", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Playability 2 related to single electric support state>
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, although the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is low in the non-electric support state, the frequency of entering balls may temporarily increase.

Specifically, when it is determined that the normal pattern hit is "normal pattern hit", the normal pattern is stopped and displayed as either the normal pattern hit pattern 1100 or 1101, and the second starting port 25 is opened. A game per figure is played. In the non-electric support state, the time (opening time) during which the second starting port 25 is in the open state in this game per normal pattern is determined by the time when the pattern 1100 per normal pattern is stopped and displayed and the pattern 1101 per normal pattern is stopped displayed. They differ from each other depending on the case.

That is, as shown in FIG. 11(a), when the symbol 1100 per ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened only once for 16 m seconds as a game per ordinary symbol. ``Short common map winning game'' is played. Naturally, even if this "short normal pattern winning game" is played, the second starting port 25 will remain open for only 16 m seconds, so even if a right-handed ball is played, the game ball will not reach the second starting port 25. Almost never hits the ball.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the normal pattern per symbol 1101 is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened for 2000 msec x 3 as a normal pattern per game. A ``long normal map winning game'' is played in which the player is in an open state only once. When playing this "long normal map winning game", the second starting port 25 remains open for a total of 6000 m seconds, so if a right-hand ball is played, the game ball enters the second starting port 25. That will happen.

If the game ball enters the second starting port 25 during the execution of the "long normal winning game", the game will proceed in the manner described above with reference to FIG. That is, ``jackpot determination regarding the second special figure (fluctuating display of the second special figure)'' will be performed during the non-electronic support state. In this case, as mentioned above, in addition to the case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol and the case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a small win symbol, the second special symbol is Even when the "single electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed (even when the single electric support state is set), the player can be made to feel as if a jackpot game is being played. In other words, if a "long regular map winning game" is performed during the non-electric support state, and a game ball enters the second starting port 25 during the execution of the "long regular matching game", the second Approximately 1 in 300, which is the probability that the jackpot symbol will be displayed as a static display in the variable display of special symbols, approximately 1 in 60, that the small winning symbol will be in a static display, and the probability that the "single electric support symbol" will be in a static display. It is possible to make the player feel that a jackpot game will be played with a total probability of about 1/4.5, which is about 1/5.

For this reason, if a "long normal map winning game" is played, it is possible to realize a novel gaming experience in which the non-electric support state is more advantageous for the player than the electric support state, increasing the interest in the game. It is possible to increase it.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the game control process for controlling the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing this, for example, the sub control board 220 will control the performance according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 will control the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). That will happen.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, a game ball enters any one of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, other ball entry ports 30, large winning port 28, and small winning port 35. In this case, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), regarding the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting hole sensor 24s, the second starting hole sensor 25s, the large winning hole sensor 28s, the small winning hole sensor 35s, etc.), the game Determine whether or not a ball is detected. As a result, if game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, jackpot determination and common pattern hit determination are performed based on predetermined random determination numbers. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "jackpot determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Furthermore, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number."

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot", one of the jackpot symbols among the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, and when the jackpot determination result is a "small hit" If the jackpot determination result is "single power support", then any one of the multiple types of power support symbols will be displayed in a stopped state. Although the symbols are stopped and displayed, the types of these symbols are selected based on a "symbol selection random number." In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. Note that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process until the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). Good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided and the random numbers may be updated using this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting ports, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting port. In this starting opening etc. sensor detection process (S400), first, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gates 71, 72 based on the detection results of the gate sensors 71s, 72s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 71 and 72, it is determined whether the game is in the middle of a normal symbol game, in the fluctuating display of the normal symbol, or in the fixed display of the normal symbol. As a result, when the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is being being displayed as a fixed symbol, the ordinary symbol winning determination random number is acquired and the ordinary symbol winning determination random number is stored.

After performing the processing related to the gate sensors 71s and 72s in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, if the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first reserved special symbols does not reach four, then a jackpot determination random number, a variable pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first reserved special symbols. The first special figure reservation (acquisition information) is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area (acquisition information storage means) secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variable display of the first special symbol (symbol variable game) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special symbol is reserved. In addition, the performance (symbol fluctuation performance) performed in accordance with the fluctuating display of the first special symbol is also performed based on the jackpot judgment random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol is reserved. Therefore, if you memorize the first special figure reservation, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation has not started yet (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure reservation It is possible to determine the mode of the variable display and performance (symbol variation game and symbol variation performance based on the first special symbol reservation) based on the above. For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (jackpot, loss, single electric support) for the first special figure reservation or the result of the jackpot determination is If it is a jackpot, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot game to be started, whether or not a reach effect is performed (whether or not the obtained information is predetermined information), etc. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made regarding the first special symbol reservation, and the preliminary determination result is is stored in association with the first special figure reservation.

In this way, when the first special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24 or if the number of reserved first special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved first special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved first special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to storing the first special symbol reservation in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. Once the second special figure reservation is stored in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation. In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it may be determined as a "small hit", so in the preliminary judgment for the second special drawing reservation, the "second special drawing" based on the second special drawing reservation is determined as a "small hit". It is also determined whether the result of "Jackpot Determination for Figures" is a "small hit."

In this way, when the second special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of second special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25 or if the number of reserved second special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved second special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved second special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per common symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the normal figure hit determination random number has been stored in the above-mentioned starting port etc. sensor detection process (S400). As a result, if a random number for determining whether a common symbol has been determined is stored, the stored random number for determining whether a common symbol has been determined is read out, and a determination regarding whether a common symbol has been determined is performed based on the random number for determining whether a common symbol has been determined.

After performing the hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the hit determination is a hit. As a result, if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern per pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal pattern fluctuation display is determined, and the determined normal pattern per pattern is displayed. Remember. That is, when the symbol 1100 per ordinary symbol is determined as a stop symbol, it is stored that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the ordinary symbol display section 56 is lit as a result of the current fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, if the symbol 1101 per ordinary symbol is determined as a stop symbol, it is remembered that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the ordinary symbol display section 56 is lit as a result of the current fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. do. On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is that the normal pattern is out, the normal pattern out pattern 1102 is stored as a pattern to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current normal pattern variable display. That is, it is memorized that the left and right (two) LEDs (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 are to be turned on as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern.

In this way, once the symbols to be stopped and displayed (stopped symbols) in the current variable display of normal symbols are stored, the variation time of the normal symbols is set. Specifically, if it is in a non-electrical support state, it is set to 1000 msec, 2000 msec, or 3000 msec, and if it is in an electrically supported state, it is set to 1000 msec, 1252 msec, or 1500 msec. After setting the variation time of the normal symbol, start displaying the variation of the normal symbol. Then, the random number for determining whether a common symbol is hit this time is deleted from the storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case that the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is fluctuatingly displayed, and the normal symbol is being determined and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit and the pattern 1100 per normal pattern is to be stopped and displayed, the left LED of the general pattern display section 56 is turned on (the pattern 1100 per normal pattern is stopped and displayed). ), when the symbol 1101 per ordinary symbol is to be displayed in a stopped state, the right LED of the ordinary symbol display section 56 is turned on (the symbol 1101 per ordinary symbol is to be displayed in a stopped state). On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern winning determination is a failure, the left and right (two) LEDs of the normal pattern display section 56 are turned on (the normal pattern missing pattern 1102 is stopped and displayed). After the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols starts, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the normal symbol stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per common symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display section 56). As a result, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a symbol per common symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the per common symbol game is set.

Specifically, when the symbol 1100 per normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened only once for 16 m seconds (in the short normal pattern game). (opening pattern). After setting the opening pattern for the ``short normal pattern winning game'' in this way, the ``short general pattern winning game'' is started.

On the other hand, when the symbol 1101 per ordinary pattern is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, an opening pattern in which the second starting port 25 is opened only 3 times for 2000 m seconds (long pattern per pattern) Set the game opening pattern). After setting the opening pattern for the ``long normal pattern winning game'' in this way, the ``long normal pattern winning game'' is started. Furthermore, a ``long normal pattern game start command'' indicating the start of the ``long normal pattern pattern game'' is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The "long normal pattern game start command" stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, if it is in the electric support state, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only for 840 msec x 2 times, regardless of which of the symbols 1100 and 1101 per normal symbol is displayed in a stopped state. do. Once the opening pattern is set in this way, a game with a common symbol is started.

During the execution of the normal pattern winning game (including the short normal pattern winning game and the long normal pattern winning game), the second starting port solenoid is operated so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. 26m to operate the opening/closing door 26. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game for winning the regular symbols is ended.

In addition, when ending the ``long normal pattern winning game'', a ``long normal pattern winning game end command'' indicating the end of the ``long normal pattern winning game'' is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The "Long normal figure game end command" stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variably displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), executing a jackpot game, and executing a small win game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first selects the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) during the jackpot game, during the small prize game, during the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). ) is currently being displayed.

As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, a jackpot determination (jackpot determination for the second special figure) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation.

In the "Jackpot determination for the second special symbol", if it is in a non-electric support state, it is determined whether it is a "jackpot", "small hit", "single electric support", or "miss". In addition, if it is in the electric support state, it is determined whether it is a "big hit", a "small hit", or a "miss". In other words, it is determined to be "single electric support" only during the non-electric support state, and it is never determined to be "single electric support" during the electric support state.

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored, then it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, a jackpot determination (jackpot determination for the first special figure) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

In the "Jackpot determination for the first special symbol", if it is in a non-electric support state, it is determined whether it is a "jackpot", "single electric support", or "miss". Furthermore, if the game is in an electric support state, it is determined whether it is a "big hit" or a "miss". In other words, it is determined to be "single electric support" only during the non-electric support state, and it is never determined to be "single electric support" during the electric support state. Furthermore, in the "jackpot determination for the first special drawing", it is never determined as a "small hit".

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a random number that is updated in the range of 0 to 65535 (a random number that can take 65536 values), and is If the jackpot determination random number obtained as the 2-special figure reservation is any value corresponding to "jackpot", it is determined as "jackpot". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such a "jackpot", the probability of being judged as a "jackpot" in both "jackpot judgment for the first special drawing" and "jackpot judgment for the second special drawing" can be increased. It is set to approximately 1/300.

Further, if the jackpot determination random number obtained as the second special figure reservation is any value corresponding to a "small hit", it is determined as a "small hit". By appropriately setting a value corresponding to such a "small hit", the probability of being determined as a "small hit" in the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing" is set to approximately 1/60.

In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the 1st special map" during the non-electric support state, if the jackpot determination random number obtained as the 1st special map pending is any of the values corresponding to "Solo electric support", "Lone electric support" It is judged as "Support". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such "single electric support", the probability that it will be determined as "single electric support" in the "jackpot determination for the first special drawing" during the non-electric support state is approximately 500 minutes. is set to 1.

In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special map" during the non-electric support state, if the jackpot determination random number obtained as the 2nd special map pending is any of the values corresponding to the "single electric support", "Lone electric support" It is judged as "Support". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such "single electric support", the probability of being judged as "single electric support" in the "jackpot determination for the second special map" during the non-electric support state is approximately 5 minutes. is set to 1.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the current special symbol fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation game ) to select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above using FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbols 501 to 700 can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop display. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read out, refer to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to jackpot symbols 101 to 300, and use the symbol selection random number read out as the first special symbol reservation. The corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, the jackpot symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 501 to 700 is referred to, and the jackpot corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation is determined. Select a symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "small hit" (only the jackpot determination for the second special symbol), the current special symbol is selected based on the symbol selection random number included in the second special symbol pending that was read this time Select the type of small winning symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display (symbol variable game). That is, as described above using FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small winning symbols 701 to 800 can be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol. Therefore, with reference to the small winning symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small winning symbols 701 to 800, the small winning symbols corresponding to the symbol selection random numbers read out as the second special symbol pending are stopped. Select as the pattern to display. Note that the small winning symbol selection table is also stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, if the result of "Jackpot judgment for the 1st special symbol" during the non-electronic support state is "single electric support", this time based on the symbol selection random number included in the 1st special symbol pending read this time. Select the type of individual electric support symbol to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the individual electric support symbols 301 to 400 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. Therefore, with reference to the single electric support symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the single electric support symbols 301 to 400, the single electric support symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the first special symbol pending is selected. is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed.

In addition, if the result of "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special symbol" during the non-electronic support state is "single electric support", this time based on the symbol selection random number included in the 2nd special symbol pending read this time. Select the type of individual electric support symbol to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can stop and display the individual electric support symbols 801 to 900 as the second special symbol. Therefore, with reference to the single electric support symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the single electric support symbols 801 to 900, the single electric support symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special symbol pending is selected. is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the individual electric support symbol selection table is also stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", if the first special figure pending is read out, the losing symbol 401 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and if the second special figure pending is read out, the losing symbol 401 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. 901 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol, small prize symbol, single electric support symbol, and losing symbol selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way, a variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. A fluctuating pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from when a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts fluctuating display until it stops displaying, and each fluctuating pattern is distinguished from other fluctuating patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) for changing the pattern is attached. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a fluctuation pattern, with reference to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the 1st special figure reservation or the 2nd special figure reservation is selected as the current fluctuation pattern. Determine as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the proportion of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, it recognizes the fluctuation pattern of the current symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the symbols in a production pattern based on (corresponding to) the recognized fluctuation pattern. Execute variable performance.

In the above-described process of selecting a variable pattern, instead of always referring to the same variable pattern selection table, variable pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress situations are referred to. In detail, as shown in FIG. 14, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set gaming state, the jackpot determination result, the stored first special symbol pending and The variable pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special symbols on hold is referred to. In addition, although not shown, refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the type per type or per type 2 that will be started this time (type per type or per type described above using FIG. 5). . By doing this, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation performance with a performance pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot," the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect that stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in double-digits after the reach effect, and determines a jackpot. If the result is a "small hit", after the reach effect, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed on the first special eye (2-4-6), and the result of the jackpot judgment is executed. If it is "single electric support", after the reach effect, a pattern variation effect is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed on the second special eye (1-3-5), and the result of the jackpot judgment is If it is a miss, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a random pattern. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, if a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed (after that, the winning result is stopped and displayed). Note that each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, after selecting a symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current variable display of special symbols and selecting a variation pattern for the current variable display of special symbols, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the currently selected variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, which was the subject of the current jackpot determination, is deleted from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above describes the processing when the game is not in the middle of a jackpot game, a small win game, a variable display of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), or a fixed display of a special symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed as a symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (determined display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol starts, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the special symbol is being displayed in a final manner, it is determined whether or not the final display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol stopped and displayed this time (confirmed display) is a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, a single electric support symbol, or a losing symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a missed symbol, it is also determined whether the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support is subtracted by one. . As a result, when the number of times of electric support reaches 0, a non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, even if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (second special symbol only) is a small winning symbol, it is first determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and then the electric support state is set. If so, subtract one time from the number of electric support. As a result, when the number of times of electric support reaches 0, a non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state. In addition, in response to the stop display of the small winning symbols, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the small winning hole 35 in the small winning game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small prize opening 35 remains open for 1.6 seconds during the small winning game, so such an opening pattern of the small winning hole 35 is set. After setting the opening pattern of the small prize opening 35 in this way, the small winning game is started. Then, a small winning game start command indicating the start of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the stopped and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning hole 28 for each type is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games per type varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning hole 28 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol. Once the opening pattern of the big prize opening 28 is set in this way, one type of winning is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of one type of winning is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of one type to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (only during the non-electric support state) is a single electric support symbol, the electric support state (the number of electric support times 50 or 4000 times) will be displayed instead of the non-electric support state. state). Even when the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the special symbol is being displayed as confirmed. On the other hand, when a small winning game is in progress, the small winning hole solenoid is operated so that the small winning hole 35 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern in which it is opened for 1.6 seconds). 35m to operate the opening/closing door 36. Then, when a game ball enters the small winning hole 35 during the small winning game and the game ball enters the specific hole 38, a specific hole entering ball command indicating this fact is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The specific entrance ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, when the control of the small winning hole solenoid 35m (operation of the opening/closing door 36) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the small winning hole 35 during the current small winning game. As a result, if the game ball does not enter the small winning hole 35, the small winning game is ended as it is. Then, a small winning game end command indicating the end of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, if a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 during the current small winning game, it is determined whether the game ball enters the specific opening 38 or not. When the game ball enters the specific slot 38, first, a small winning game end command indicating the end of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Then, in response to the game ball entering the small winning hole 35 during the small winning game, in order to start the 2nd type winning, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time) of the big winning hole 28 for the 2nd type winning time, etc.). As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in two types of winnings differs depending on the type of small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning hole 28 is set corresponding to the type of small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed. After setting the opening pattern of the big prize opening 28 in this way, the two types of winnings are started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of two types of winnings is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of two types of winnings to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the small winning game is in progress. On the other hand, when a jackpot game is being played (during one type of winning or two types of winning), the big winning hole solenoid 29m is operated so that the big winning hole 28 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. The opening/closing door 29 is operated under control. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control of the jackpot solenoid 29m (operation of the opening/closing door 29) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is finished, the jackpot game ends. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, the game state is set to a non-electric support state or an electric support state (an electric support state with 100 electric support) depending on the type of the jackpot game (see FIGS. 5 and 5). Even when the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Pending number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs pending number processing (S700). In this reservation number processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are calculated. are read out, and a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing this, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying on the effect display device 41 the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first reserved special symbols and the number of second reserved special symbols. It becomes possible to execute.

In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the first variation, which is the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol), can also be regarded as "first variation execution means", and the second special symbol (first special symbol) The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the second variation, which is the variation display of the second special figure), can also be regarded as a "second variation execution means". In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the jackpot game can be regarded as a "jackpot game execution means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that can set the non-electric support state and the electric support state is It can also be regarded as a "gaming state setting means". Furthermore, the "single electric support symbol" can also be regarded as the "electric support symbol."

In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the small winning game can be regarded as a "small winning game execution means", the small prize opening 35 can also be regarded as a "variable ball entry opening", and the specific opening 38 can also be regarded as a "specific area". In addition, the "short normal pattern winning game" in which the second starting port 25 is opened for 16 msec x 1 time (first time) (ball entry possible state) can also be regarded as the "first normal pattern winning game". , a "long normal pattern winning game" in which the second starting port 25 is open (ball entry possible state) for 2000 msec x 1 time (second time) can also be regarded as a "second normal pattern winning game".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a production control process for controlling production. The production control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the production control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt permission processing are omitted.

When the production control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, it stores the received command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. In the command analysis process (S800), an effect corresponding to the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, a command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image and audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. Commands to be sent to the control board 226 and the like are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

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

As described above, the sub control board 220 cooperates with the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. to execute various effects, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, such various effects are executed. This is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects."

FIG. 16 shows processing (such as various effects) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the preliminary determination result command, it performs a preliminary performance that is a performance based on the preliminary determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the manner of a pending symbol to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41f of the presentation display device 41 may be determined in advance. The method may be set according to the result. Note that the pre-judgment performance does not need to be performed all the time when the pre-judgment result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is met (for example, when a predetermined lottery is won).

Further, upon receiving the reservation number transmission command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits the same number of reservation symbols as the first special symbol reservation number and the second special symbol reservation number indicated by this command to the first reservation symbol of the effect display device 41. It is displayed in the hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41f. It is not necessary to always display both the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number, for example, a non-electronic support state in which left-handed play is performed, that is, a state in which a game based on the first special figure is played. In this case, the number of reserved 1st special symbols is displayed, and in the non-electronic support state where the right hand is played, that is, the state where the game mainly focuses on the 2nd special symbol, the number of reserved 2nd special symbols is displayed. Good too.

Further, upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). A variable performance (including a variable display of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c) is started.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute seven types of ready-to-reach presentations A to G, as the ready-to-reach presentation described above using FIG. 7(b). Since the symbol variation performance is performed in accordance with the variation pattern, these ready-to-reach performances performed as part of the symbol variation performance are also performed when the respective corresponding fluctuation patterns are selected.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c A pattern variation effect is performed in which the symbol is stopped and displayed at the zero mark. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is a "small hit" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c A symbol variation effect is performed in which the symbol is stopped and displayed at the first special eye (2-4-6). In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "single electric support" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, A symbol variation effect is performed in which 41c is stopped and displayed on the second special eye (1-3-5). In addition, when the result of jackpot determination is a miss, if a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c A symbol variation effect that stops and displays is performed.

The execution probability of each reach effect A to G, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect A to G is selected is the variation assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above using FIG. It is set by the percentage of pattern selection random numbers. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is any one of "jackpot", "small hit", and "single electric support", the "probability of execution of reach effect A" is the lowest, and the reach effect is the lowest. It is set higher as B→Reach effect C→Reach effect D→Reach effect E→Reach effect F→Reach effect G. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", the "probability of executing reach effect A" is the highest, and the reach effect B → reach effect C → reach effect D → reach effect E → reach effect F → reach effect The higher the G, the lower the setting. Therefore, the probability that the jackpot determination result is one of "big hit", "small hit", and "single electric support" (herein also referred to as "hit expectation level") is when reach effect A is executed. The lowest, if reach effect B is executed → if reach effect C is executed → if reach effect D is executed → if reach effect E is executed → if reach effect F is executed → reach effect It becomes higher as G is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect a reach performance with a higher "hit expectation".

The modes of the reach effects A to G may be such that the player can identify the differences between them. For example, the character images displayed may be different from each other between the reach effects A to G. A mode in which the background images are different from each other, a mode in which the displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which the decorative patterns (left decorative pattern 41a, right decorative pattern 41c, etc.) that can be the double eye that are stopped and displayed at the start of the reach effect are different from each other, etc. are adopted. be done.

When a variation stop command is received during execution of the above-described symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 changes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c to a zero, a first special, a second special, and a rose. Stop and display in either direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the small winning game start command, it starts a small winning game performance indicating that the small winning game is in progress. Then, upon receiving the small winning game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the small winning game performance. In addition, when a specific opening ball entry command is received during a small winning game, a specific opening ball entry effect indicating that the game ball has entered the specific opening 38 (indicating that it has been confirmed that the 2nd type winning has started) Execute. For example, an effect of displaying a character image of "V" is executed.

Further, upon receiving the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a jackpot game production indicating that a jackpot game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started to be displayed. Further, a performance suggesting the number of round games of the started jackpot game and a performance suggesting the game state (non-electric support state or electric support state) to be set after the end of the started jackpot game are executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, videos to be displayed, etc.) as such jackpot game effects, and which jackpot game effect to execute is determined. , is determined according to the predetermined lottery results and the type of jackpot game.

When a round game start command is received during a jackpot game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game performance indicating that a round game is being played (eg, superimposed on the jackpot game performance). For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game being executed (for example, an effect displaying 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game performance is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game performance is ended.

Further, upon receiving the gaming state designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images may be displayed in a manner (color, shape, etc.) that corresponds to the gaming state, or if the power support state is set, the remaining power support number is displayed. or start a performance.

In particular, when the "single electrical support state" is set, the "single electrical support effect" corresponding to the "single electrical support state" is executed. For example, a production that suggests that a "single electrical support state" has been set (for example, a display that displays the words "single electrical support state started") or a display that suggests that the "single electrical support state" is in progress. (For example, an effect that displays the words "Single power support status in progress"). Further, the "single electric support state" is started during the non-electric support state in which left-handed hitting is being performed, but in the "single electric support state" it is necessary to perform right-handed hitting. Therefore, as the "single electric support performance", a performance that encourages the player to play right-handed (for example, a performance that displays the words "right-handed hit") is also executed. Incidentally, the "single electric support performance" may be started when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed on the second special eye (at the timing when they are stopped and displayed).

In addition, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support reaches 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or after the end of the jackpot game, the non-electric support state is set) When the second special figure reservation is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is suspended), the second special figure reservation is stored (the second special figure reservation is held). It is also possible to perform a "second special figure pending suggestion effect" that suggests that the start of the variable display of is pending.

In other words, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support reaches 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or when the non-electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game) If the second special figure reservation is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is pending), the jackpot judgment targeting the second special figure reservation (the second The variable display of the second special figure based on the special figure reservation) will be performed in the non-electric support state. That is, in the jackpot determination targeting the second special map reservation, it will be determined as "single electric support" with a probability of about 1/50. Then, when the single electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, the "single electric support state" is set.

Therefore, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support reaches 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or after the end of the jackpot game, the non-electric support state is set. When the second special figure reservation is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is suspended), the second special figure reservation is stored (the second special figure reservation is held). A ``second special figure pending suggestion effect'' will be performed to suggest that the start of the variable display of the figure is on hold. In this way, players who expect the "single electric support state" to be set will be made to pay attention to whether or not the second special symbol reservation is stored when the non-electric support state is set. This makes it possible to realize a novel gameplay experience and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, as the "second special figure reservation suggestion production", there is a production that displays the words "second special figure reservation available", a reserve symbol displayed in the second reservation display area 41e (second special figure reservation number), etc. It is also possible to perform an effect of enlarging and displaying the reserved symbol (representing the reserved symbol) or displaying a number indicating the stored "second special symbol reserved number". Further, the "second special figure holding suggestion performance" can also be regarded as the "second suggestion performance".

In addition, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support reaches 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or after the end of the jackpot game, the non-electric support state is set) ), if the second special figure reservation is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is pending), the variable display of the second special figure is performed, We are planning to perform a performance that suggests that there is a possibility that a "power support state" will be set.

Even when such an effect is performed, for players who are expecting the "single electric support state" to be set, the second special symbol hold is memorized when the non-electric support state is set. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that draws attention to whether or not there is a player, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the "Long Regular Figure Game Start Command", it starts the "Long Regular Figure Hit Performance" corresponding to the "Long Regular Figure Win Game". For example, after performing an effect that suggests that a ``long normal pattern winning game'' is to be started (e.g., a presentation showing the characters ``Long normal pattern winning game starts''), if a ``long normal pattern winning game'' is being performed. An effect indicating this (for example, an effect showing the words "Long normal map winning game in progress") is performed. In addition, the "long normal pattern winning game" is started during a non-electronic support state in which a left-handed ball is being played, while the "long normal pattern winning game" is set in an area where the game ball hit right is flowing down. The second starting port 25 becomes open. Therefore, as the ``long hit pattern'' performance, a performance that urges the player to hit right (for example, a performance that displays the words ``hit right'') is also executed. Then, upon receiving the ``Long Normal Figure Game End Command'', the ``Long Normal Figure Win Performance'' is ended.

Further, as the "long general map hit effect", a presentation may be performed that suggests that the "single power support state" is likely to be set. For example, an effect may be performed that displays the words ``Single electric support state chance''. In other words, during the execution of the "long regular map winning game", the variable display of the second special symbol (jackpot determination for the second special symbol, which is determined to be a single electric support with a probability of approximately 1/50) is likely to occur. (a state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 25), and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a single electric support symbol, and the “single electric support state” is easily set. Execute a ``Long Fuzu hit performance'' that suggests this.

Incidentally, the ``long general map hit performance'' can also be regarded as the ``first suggestion performance.'' Further, the "long normal pattern hit effect" may be started when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed (at the timing when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-electronic support state, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the "single electrical support symbol", the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment does not generate electricity without playing a jackpot game. A support state (single power support state) is set. The probability that such a "single electric support symbol" will be displayed in a static manner is higher when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner than when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In other words, the probability that the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a "single electrical support symbol" is approximately 1 in 500, and the probability that the second special symbol will be displayed as a "single electrical support symbol" is approximately 5 in 500. It is 1. Therefore, in the non-electronic support state, the "single electrical support symbol" is stopped and displayed for the player (the electrical support state is set without going through the jackpot game), and furthermore, the "single electrical support symbol" is stopped and displayed for the player. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes people expect that the ``second variation with a high probability of stopping and displaying a single electric support symbol'' will be performed rather than the ``first variation with a low probability of stopping and displaying a support symbol'', and the game becomes more interesting. It becomes possible to increase the

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "fluctuating display of the second special symbol with a high probability of stop display of the single electric support symbol" is likely to be performed (the ball enters the second starting port 25 with high frequency). In this state, the "single electric support state" is not set, and the "fluctuating display of the second special symbol with a high probability of stopping and displaying the single electric support symbol" is difficult to be performed (if the frequency of balls entering the second starting port 25 is In the non-electric support state (low), the "single electric support state" is set. For this reason, for players who expect the "single electric support state" to be set, it is difficult to display the "fluctuating display of the second special symbol with a high probability of stopping and displaying the single electric support symbol" (the It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the user expects the variable display of the second special symbol to be performed in the non-electric support state (the frequency of balls entering the second starting port 25 is low), and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. becomes.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the "single electrical support symbol" and the "single electrical support state" is set, the first special symbol is the "single electrical support symbol". By stopping and displaying the "support symbol", the "single electrical support state" is more likely to be continuously set than when the "single electrical support state" is set. In other words, when the first special symbol is displayed as a "single electric support symbol", a "single electric support state" with 50 electric support is set, and the second special symbol is displayed as a "single electric support symbol". If this happens, a "single electric support state" with 4000 electric support is set. For this reason, for players who expect the "single electric support state" to continue for a long period of time, the first special symbol is more likely to display the second special symbol than the "single electric support symbol" is displayed in a stopped state. It is possible to realize an innovative game feature in which the special figure makes people look forward to the ``single electric support symbol'' being stopped and displayed, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a variable display of the second special symbol is performed once (jackpot determination for the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the probability is about 1/300. One type of winning is played, and two type of winnings are played with a probability of about 1/60 (a small winning game is played). In this regard, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "single electrical support symbol" and the "single electrical support state" is set, "the first special symbol after the said single electrical support state is set" The "single electric support state" is continuously set until the "total number of executions of the variable display of the second special figure" and the variable display of the second special figure reaches "4000 times (specified number of times)". This "4000 times (specified number of times)" is more than 10 times the number of "300 (reciprocal of the probability of winning one type)" or "60 (reciprocal of the probability of winning two types)". Therefore, the single electric support state will continue to be set until the next jackpot game (one type or two types) is played.

Here, the "single electric support state" is a state in which it is difficult for the player's balls (game balls that the player can shoot) to decrease because the frequency of balls entering the second starting port 25 is high. Therefore, if the "single electric support state" is set continuously until the next jackpot game (1 type winning or 2 type winning) starts, the "single electric support state" will be set for the player. In other words, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol", it feels like it is confirmed that the next jackpot game (one type or two types) will be played. can be done. Therefore, for the player, not only when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a small prize symbol, but also when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol", the jackpot is not displayed. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes it feel like a game (one type or two types) is being played, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the electric support state may be set even after the end of the jackpot game, but the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol" than in this electric support state. The electric support state (single electric support state) set by this method is more likely to be continuously set. For this reason, for players who expect the electric support state to continue for a long period of time, the second special symbol is ``single electric support symbol'' rather than the electric support state being set after the end of the jackpot game. By stopping and displaying "", it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the user expects that an electric support state (single electric support state) will be set, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, a small winning game is executed. Then, when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 during a small winning game and the entered game ball enters the specific opening 38, a 2nd type winning is performed (a jackpot game is played through the small winning game). carried out). For this reason, when a variable display of the first special symbol is performed for the player, the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed (one type of winning will be performed), and the "single electric support symbol" will be stopped and displayed. However, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed (the single power support state will be set without going through the jackpot game). not only that the "single electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed (the solo electric support state is set without going through the jackpot game), but also that the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed (the small hit It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects to win two kinds of winnings through the game, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, although the frequency of balls entering the second starting port 25 is low in the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened when the "long regular pattern winning game" is played. It remains open for a long time. For this reason, for the above-mentioned players who are expecting that the "single electric support symbol (and jackpot symbol, small prize symbol)" will be stopped and displayed by the variable display of the second special symbol, " It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes the player look forward to playing the "long common map winning game," and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

E. Variant example:
Next, a modification will be explained.
E-1. Modification example 1:
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the configuration is such that in the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" and "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" during the non-electronic support state, it may be determined as "single electric support." , it may be configured such that it is not determined as a "single electric support".

In the case of such a configuration, the following processing is performed. First, a plurality of types of missing symbols that can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol are stored in advance. For example, missing symbols 1201 to 1300 that can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol are stored in advance. If it is determined as a "miss" in the "Jackpot determination for the first special symbol" during the non-electronic support state, select one of the missing symbols 1201 to 1300 (select based on the symbol selection random number). ), the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the selected missed symbol.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17(a), when the missing symbol that is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol during the non-electric support state is a specific missing symbol (specific missing symbol), for example, missing symbols 1291 to 1300 In this case (with a probability of 10% when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol during the non-electric support state), a "single electric support state" may be set.

In addition, a plurality of types of missed symbols that can be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol are stored in advance. For example, missing symbols 1301 to 1400 that can be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol are stored in advance. If it is determined as a "miss" in the "Jackpot determination for the second special symbol" during the non-electric support state, select one of the missing symbols 1301 to 1400 (select based on the symbol selection random number). ), the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the selected missed symbol.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when the missing symbol that is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol during the non-electric support state is a specific missing symbol (specific missing symbol), for example, missing symbols 1391 to 1400 In this case (with a probability of 10% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol during the non-electric support state), a "single electric support state" may be set.

That is, in modification example 1, when the "specific missing symbol" (missing symbols 1291 to 1300) is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol during the non-electric support state, and when the "specific missing symbol" (missing symbol 1291 to 1300) is displayed as the second special symbol during the non-electric support state, It is configured to set the "single electric support state" when the "specific missing symbols" (losing symbols 1391 to 1400) are stopped and displayed. In this way, even if you do not perform the process of determining whether it is a "single electric support" in the "jackpot determination for the first special map" or "jackpot determination for the second special map" during the non-electric support state, " Since the "single power support state" can be set, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 201 of the main control board 200.

Incidentally, the "unspecified symbol" of Modification 1 can also be regarded as the "electronic support symbol."

E-2. Modification 2:
In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as any of the "single electrical support symbols 801 to 900" during the non-electric support state, the "single electrical support state" with the number of electrical support times of 4000 ", but it is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as one of the "single electrical support symbols 801 to 850 (first independent electrical support symbols)" during the non-electrical support state, (With a 50% probability when the single electric support symbol is stopped and displayed), the “single electric support state” with 4000 electric support is set, and the second special symbol is “solo electric support” during the non-electric support state. If any of the symbols 851 to 900 (second solo electric support symbol) is displayed in a stopped state (with a probability of 50% when the single electric support symbol is stopped and displayed), the "single electric support symbol" of 50 electric support "Power support state" may be set.

In the case of such a configuration, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the "single electrical support symbols 801 to 850 (first independent electrical support symbols)" during the non-electronic support state, , the first symbol fluctuation effect will be performed, and if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the "single electric support symbols 851 to 900 (second single electric support symbols)" during the non-electric support state, It is also possible to perform a second symbol variation performance that is different from the first symbol variation performance. For example, as the first symbol variation performance, the second special eye in the first mode (for example, red) is stopped and displayed, and as the second symbol variation production, the second special eye in the second mode (for example, blue) is performed. An effect may be performed in which the second special eye is stopped and displayed.

In this way, when the "single electric support state" is set, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the number of electric support is 4000 or 50, and as a result, the first symbol variation effect It is possible to draw attention to whether the second symbol variation performance is performed or the second symbol variation performance is performed, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the above-mentioned modification 1, if the "specific missing symbol (missing symbol 1391 to 1400)" is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol during the non-electric support state, the "single electrical support symbol" with 4000 electrical support However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18(b), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as any of the "missing symbols 1291 to 1295 (first specific missing symbol)" during the non-electronic support state, (with a probability of 50% when the symbol is stopped and displayed), the "single electric support state" with 4000 electric support is set, and during the non-electric support state, the second special symbol is "missing symbol 1296-1300 (the 2) If any of the unspecified symbols are stopped and displayed (with a probability of 50% when an unspecified symbol is stopped and displayed), a "single electric support state" with 50 electric support is set. It may also be a thing.

In the case of such a configuration, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the "missing symbols 1391 to 1395 (first specific missing symbols)" during the non-electric support state, the first special symbol A symbol fluctuation effect will be performed, and if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the "missing symbols 1396 to 1400 (second specific missing symbol)" during the non-electronic support state, the first symbol variation presentation will be performed. It is also possible to perform a different second symbol variation effect. For example, as the first symbol variation performance, the second special eye in the first mode (for example, red) is stopped and displayed, and as the second symbol variation production, the second special eye in the second mode (for example, blue) is performed. An effect may be performed in which the second special eye is stopped and displayed.

Even in such a case, when the "single electric support state" is set, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the number of electric support is 4000 or 50, and as a result, the first symbol fluctuation It is possible to draw attention to whether the performance is performed or the second symbol variation performance is performed, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Here, the number of times of electric support in the electric support state that is set after the end of the jackpot game is also "100 times" in the second modification. On the other hand, the number of times of power support in the "single power support state" may be set to "4000 times" or may be set to "50 times". In such a configuration, the number of times of power support in the power support state set after the end of the jackpot game is the first time (100 times), but the number of power support in the "single power support state" is "more than the first time". It can also be regarded as a configuration in which there are cases where the number of times is set to "the second number of times (4000 times)" and cases where it is set to "the third number of times (50 times) which is smaller than the first number of times." Since Modification Example 2 has such a configuration, when the "single electric support state" is set, the number of times when the "single electric support state" is set for the player is greater than the electric support state set after the end of the jackpot game. It is possible to realize an innovative game feature that draws attention to whether the number of times of electric support is set or a small number of times of electric support is set, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge commonly held by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the small winning game (2 types of winning) can be executed, but the small winning game (2 types of winning) may not be executed. That is, the process related to the small winning game may not be executed.

Furthermore, an example has been described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (gaming value) as a result of a game by paying out game balls supplied from an island facility in a game hall. The present invention is not limited to this, but can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from "paying out game balls". For example, by storing data that indicates the amount of profit (size of gaming value) corresponding to the entry of game balls into various ball entrances, it is possible to The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value (value), and in this case, the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, as a type of pachinko machine that converts gaming profits (gaming value) into data and gives it to the player, there is a type of pachinko machine that circulates and uses multiple game balls built into the pachinko machine, specifically, An example of this is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of a game board through various ball entrances or exit ports to a firing position and fire them.

<Game machines A1 to A8 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A8.

<Game machine A1>
<Summary>
The probability that the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation is different from the probability that the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the second variation.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol; In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation, The electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played,
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation.

In such a non-electricity support state of the gaming machine, when the "electricity support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electricity support state is set without a jackpot game. The probability that such an "electronic support symbol" will be stopped and displayed is higher when the second variation is performed than when the first variation is performed. Therefore, in the non-electronic support state, the "electronic support symbol" is stopped and displayed for the player (the electrical support state is set without going through the jackpot game), and furthermore, the "electronic support symbol" is displayed in a stopped state for the player. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects the ``second variation with a high probability of stopping and displaying the electric support symbol'' to be performed rather than the ``first variation with a low probability of stopping and displaying the electricity support symbol,'' thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible.

In addition, in this gaming machine, in an electric support state where the ``second variation with a high probability of displaying the stop of the electric support symbol'' is likely to occur (the ball enters the second starting hole frequently), the ``stop display of the electric support symbol'' is possible. In the non-electric support state where the “second variation with a high probability of stopping and displaying the electric support symbol” is difficult to be performed (the frequency of ball entering the second starting port is low), the “electric support state triggered by the display” is not set. , ``Electric support state triggered by stop display of electric support symbol'' is set. For this reason, for players who expect the electric support state to be set, it is difficult to perform the ``second variation with a high probability of stopping and displaying the electric support symbol'' (the frequency of balls entering the second start opening It is possible to realize an innovative game feature in which the player expects the second variation to be performed in the non-electric support state (low power supply), and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Summary>
When the electric support state is set by the “electric support symbol” being stopped and displayed in the second variation, the electric support state continues longer than when the “electric support symbol” is stopped and displayed in the first variation. easy.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
When the electric support state is set by the electric support symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, and when the electric support state is set by the electric support symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation. A gaming machine characterized in that the electric support state is more likely to be continuously set than the above.

In such gaming machines, if the electricity support state is set by stopping and displaying the "electricity support symbol" in the second variation, the electricity support state is set by stopping and displaying the "electricity support symbol" in the first variation. The electric support state is more likely to be continuously set than when the support state is set. Therefore, for players who expect the power support state to continue for a long period of time, the "power support symbol" is displayed in a stopped state in the first fluctuation, rather than the "power support symbol" being displayed in a stopped state in the first fluctuation. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects the "symbols" to be stopped and displayed, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Summary>
The electric support state can be set to continue until the next jackpot game starts.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1 or gaming machine A2,
In the electric support state, the probability that a jackpot game will be played based on the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation once is 1/N,
If the electric support state is set by the electric support symbol being stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation, the first fluctuation and the above after the electric support state is set, unless a jackpot game is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the electric support state can be continuously set until the total number of executions of the second variation reaches a predetermined number of times greater than or equal to N.

In such a gaming machine, when the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation is performed once, a jackpot game is performed with a probability of 1/N. If the electric support state is set by stopping displaying the “electric support symbol” in the second variation, “the number of executions of the first variation and the second variation after the said electric support state was set” The electric support state will continue to be set until the "total" reaches the "prescribed number of times." Since this "specified number of times" is more than 10 times N (the reciprocal of the probability that a jackpot game will be played), the electric support state will continue to be set until the next jackpot game is played. The Rukoto.

Here, the electric support state is a state in which the number of balls held by the player (game balls that can be fired by the player) is difficult to decrease because the frequency of balls entering the second starting port is high. Therefore, if the electric support state is continuously set until the next jackpot game starts, the player will be notified of the electric support state at the time when the electric support state is set, in other words, the second fluctuation will cause the electric support state to be set. When the "symbols" are stopped and displayed, it can be felt that it is confirmed that a jackpot game will be played. For this reason, this is a novel system that makes the player feel like a jackpot game is being played not only when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but also when the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the second variation. It is possible to realize the gameplay and increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Summary>
The electric support state may be set after the end of the jackpot game. When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the "electric support symbol" in the second variation, the electric support state is easier to continue than when the electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game.
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A3,
The electric support state may be set based on the end of a jackpot game,
When the electric support state is set by the electric support symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, the electric support state is set based on the end of the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized in that a state is easily set continuously.

In such gaming machines, the electric support state may be set even after the end of the jackpot game, but rather than this electric support state, it is set by stopping and displaying the "electric support symbol" in the second variation. It is easier to continue setting the power support state. Therefore, for players who expect the electric support state to continue for a long period of time, the “electric support symbol” is displayed in the second variation rather than the electric support state being set after the end of the jackpot game. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the stopped display makes the user look forward to the electric support state being set, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A5>
<Summary>
So-called 1 type 2 type mixer. When the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the second variation, a small winning game is executed. A game ball enters a variable ball entrance during a small win game, and a jackpot game can be executed based on the entered game ball passing through a specific area.
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A4,
In the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the small winning symbol,
Based on the small winning symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, it is possible to execute a small winning game in which the variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry;
A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball enters the variable ball entry hole during the small winning game, and a jackpot game can be executed based on the entered game ball passing through a specific area. .

In such a gaming machine, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, a small winning game is executed. Then, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry hole during a small winning game and the entered game ball passes through a specific area, a jackpot game is performed (a jackpot game is performed via the small winning game). . Therefore, for the player, when the first variation is performed, the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed (the jackpot game will be played), and the "Electric support symbol" will be stopped and displayed (the jackpot game will be played). However, if the second variation is performed, the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed (the jackpot game will be played), and the "den support symbol" will be stopped. Expect not only that it will be displayed (the electric support state will be set without going through the jackpot game), but also that the small win symbol will be stopped and displayed (the jackpot game will be played through the jackpot game). It is possible to realize a novel game feature of letting the player play the game, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Summary>
The so-called electric chulong opening. The second starting port can change between a state in which a ball cannot be entered and a state in which a ball can be entered, and it is possible to execute a game with a normal figure in which the second starting port is in a state in which a ball can be entered. In the non-electronic support state, it is possible to execute a first normal pattern game in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered for a short time, and a second normal pattern game in which the time for which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered is long.
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In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
The second starting port can change between a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball can enter,
It is possible to execute a game with a normal pattern in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered,
In the electric support state, the frequency of execution of the game per regular pattern is higher than in the non-electric support state, so the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port is higher than in the non-electric support state. and
In the non-electric support state, there is a first normal game in which the time when the second starting port becomes ready for ball entry is a first time, and a second normal game in which the time when the second starting port becomes ready for ball entry is a second time longer than the first time. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute a game per figure.

In such a gaming machine, in the non-electric support state, the frequency of balls entering the second starting port is low, but when a game is played on the second normal map, the second starting port is used for a long period of time. It becomes possible. For this reason, for the above-mentioned players who are expecting that the "electric support symbol (and jackpot symbol, small prize symbol)" will be stopped and displayed when the second variation is performed, the second fluctuation It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes players look forward to playing the game, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A7>
<Summary>
When a game with a second common symbol is played, a first suggestion performance that suggests that the electric support state is likely to be set can be executed.
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In gaming machine A6,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the second normal map winning game is performed in the non-electric support state, a first suggestion performance that suggests that the electric support state is likely to be set can be executed.

In such a gaming machine, when a game with a second common symbol is played, a first suggestion effect is performed to suggest that the electric support state is likely to be set. That is, during the execution of the game per second normal pattern, it is in a state where it is easy to execute the second variation (a state where it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting hole), and the "electric support symbol" stops at the second variation. Since it is a state where the electric support state is likely to be set by being displayed (without playing a jackpot game), a first suggestion performance suggesting this is executed. This makes it possible to further enhance the above-mentioned gameplay.

<Game machine A8>
<Summary>
If the start of the second variation is pending when the non-electrical support state is set, a second suggestion indicating that the electrical support state may be set by performing the second variation. It is possible to perform a performance.
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In any one of gaming machines A1 to A7,
When the start of the second variation is pending when the non-electrical support state is set, it is possible to execute a second suggestion effect that suggests that the start of the second variation is pending. A gaming machine featuring:

In such a gaming machine, if the start of the second fluctuation is pending when the non-electrical support state is set, the second fluctuation will be performed in the non-electrical support state. Then, when the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the second variation, the electric support state is set (without the aid of the jackpot game). Therefore, when the non-electricity support state is set, if the start of the second variation is pending, it is assumed that the start of the second variation is pending (or the second variation is performed and the electricity support state is A second suggestion effect will be performed to suggest that there is a possibility that the following will be set. In this way, players who are expecting the electric support state to be set will be able to pay attention to whether or not the start of the second variation is pending when the non-electric support state is set. It is possible to realize the gameplay and increase the interest in the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the gaming machine used in the gaming hall.

1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24... First starting opening, 25... Second starting opening, 28... Large winning opening, 35... Small winning opening (variable ball entry opening), 38... Specific opening (specific area), 41... Effect display device, 41a, 41b, 41c... Decorative pattern, 50... Segment display section, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (first variation execution means, second variation execution means, jackpot game execution means, game state setting means), 220...sub control board, 221...CPU.

Claims (3)

a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first variation and the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol ,
In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played. shall be done;
The probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
The second starting port can change between a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball can enter,
It is possible to execute a game with a normal pattern in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered,
In the electric support state, the frequency of execution of the game per regular pattern is higher than in the non-electric support state, so the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port is higher than in the non-electric support state. and
In the non-electric support state, there is a first normal game in which the time when the second starting port becomes ready for ball entry is a first time, and a second normal game in which the time when the second starting port becomes ready for ball entry is a second time longer than the first time. It is possible to play games per figure,
When the second general symbol winning game is performed in the non-electric support state, it is possible to execute a first suggestion effect that suggests that the electric support symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by: a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first variation and the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol,
In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played. shall be done;
The probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
When the non-electric support state is set, if the start of the second variation is pending, the electric support symbol may be stopped and displayed in the second variation in the non-electric support state. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a second suggestion effect . a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the first variation and the second variation, it is possible to stop displaying the electric support symbol,
In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electric support state without a jackpot game being played. shall be done;
The probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is higher than the probability that the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
A first pending image indicating that the start of the first variation is pending, and a second pending image indicating that the start of the second variation is pending,
When the non-electrical support state is set and the start of the second variation is suspended, a second suggestion effect that enlarges and displays the second pending image can be executed. Game machine .

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