JP7461029B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) in which a game is played by shooting a game ball into a game area formed on a game 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).

JP 2019-170421 A

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 non-electric support state, when the first symbol or the second symbol, which is a part of the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation, is stopped and displayed, the electric support that is not triggered by the jackpot game is A standalone electrical support state may be set instead of the non-electrical support state,
As a mode during the non-electric support state ,
a first mode in which the single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation ;
a second mode in which the single electric support state is set when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation ;
a third mode in which the single electric support state is set when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation;
The feature is that it is possible to set .

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 non-electric support state, when some of the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation are stopped and displayed, the single electric support state, which is the electric support state that is not triggered by the jackpot game, It may be set in place of the non-electric support state,
As a mode during the non-electric support state,
A difficult mode in which the single electric support state is set when any of the first number of symbols among the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation is stopped and displayed;
an easy mode in which the single electric support state is set when any of the symbols of a second number greater than the first number among the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation is stopped and displayed;
It is possible to set
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 structure of a game board 20 of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display unit 50 of the present embodiment. FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the types per type 1 and types per type 2 of this embodiment. An explanatory diagram illustrating the display contents of the performance display device 41 of this 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. An explanatory diagram showing the progress mode when the second special chart is displayed in a variable manner in the electric support state of this embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a mode in a non-electric support state of a present example. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control process executed by a CPU 201 of a main control board 200 in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the present embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the types of variation pattern selection tables in this 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. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how the “effect suggesting the mode being set” is performed in this embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the "second special eye" and the "third special eye" of this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing how the "effect suggesting the mode to which the transition will occur" in this embodiment is performed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing modification example 1; FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing modification example 2; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example 3.

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. Effects related to modes during non-electric support state:
F. Variant:
F-1. Variation 1:
F-2. Variation 2:
F-3. Variation 3:

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. Further, 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 in approximately the center of the play area 21, and a performance display device 41 is provided approximately in the center of the central device 40. The performance display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for performances can be displayed on its display screen. The detailed display contents of the performance display device 41 will be described later.

Below the central device 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is a first starting hole 24, which is a starting hole whose opening size does not change (is constant) and through which game balls can always enter. Game balls that enter the first starting hole 24 are guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting hole sensor 24s (see Figure 3) is provided in the internal passage of the first starting hole 24, and is capable of detecting game balls that enter the first starting hole 24.

In addition, a left normal symbol operation gate 71 through which the game ball can pass is provided at the lower left of the central device 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, and a left gate sensor 71s (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of the game ball is provided inside the left normal symbol operation gate 71. In addition, a right normal symbol operation gate 72 through which the game ball can pass is provided at the lower right of the central device 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, and a right gate sensor 72s (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of the game ball is provided inside the right normal symbol operation gate 72. Since the left normal symbol operation gate 71 and the right normal symbol operation gate 72 have the same function, in this specification, they are also collectively referred to as "normal symbol operation gates 71, 72" when they are not particularly distinguished. In addition, since the left gate sensor 71s and the right gate sensor 72s have the same function, in this specification, they are also collectively referred to as "gate sensors 71s, 72s" when they are not particularly distinguished.

In addition, below the right normal pattern activation gate 72, a second start port 25 is provided, which is an entry port (start port) where the possibility of game balls entering the port changes. That is, the second start port 25 has an opening and closing door 26 (hatched part in the figure) that can rotate in the front and rear directions of the pachinko machine 1, and can be changed between a closed state (ball entry disabled state) in which the opening and closing door 26 is approximately upright and game balls cannot enter the port, and an open state (ball entry enabled state) in which the opening and closing door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and game balls can enter the port. In FIG. 2, the second start port 25 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the second start port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the internal passage of the second start port 25, and can detect the game ball that enters the second start 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 winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 (so-called "V", the dashed line part in the figure) through a passage 37 (dashed line part in the figure) provided inside the protruding body 33. At least a part of the front wall of the protruding body 33 is formed from a transparent plate (has light transmission), and the player can see through the front wall of the protruding body 33 how the game ball that entered the small winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38. A small winning opening sensor 35s (see Figure 3) is provided inside the small winning opening 35, and can detect the game ball that entered the small winning opening 35. In addition, a specific opening sensor 38s (see Figure 3) is provided inside the specific opening 38, and can detect the game ball that entered the specific opening 38.

In addition, around each of the above-mentioned gaming devices, there are provided other ball entry ports 30 through which the gaming balls can enter, as well as a windmill-shaped wheel 31 and numerous obstacle nails (not shown) that affect the flow path of the gaming balls. In addition, an outlet 32 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 21, and gaming balls that do not enter any of the above-mentioned first start port 24, second start port 25, big prize port 28, small prize port 35, or other ball entry ports 30 are discharged from the outlet 32 to the back side of the gaming board 20.

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 game balls enter the large prize opening 28, ten game balls are paid out to the player, and when game balls enter 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 described. Figure 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, etc. In detail, it is composed of a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the performance of the game, an image and sound control board 230 that controls the display of images and the output of sounds under the control of the sub-control board 220, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of lamps under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls, and a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards are configured by connecting various peripheral LSIs together via a bus, such as a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that performs various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM (ROMs 202, 222, 232, etc. in FIG. 3) that stores various programs and data to be executed by the CPU, a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, and input/output circuits.

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 is also connected to a second start port solenoid 26m for opening and closing the opening door 26 provided in the second start port 25 (to open and close the second start port 25), a large prize port solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening door 29 provided in the large prize port 28 (to open and close the large prize port 28), a small prize port solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening door 36 provided in the small prize port 35 (to open and close the small prize port 35), a segment display unit 50, and the like. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the second start port solenoid 26m, the large prize port solenoid 29m, the small prize port solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50.

The sub-control board 220 is connected to the image/sound control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the performance operation board 228. 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 a performance according to the contents. That is, it performs a performance by sending commands specifying the output image and output sound to the image/sound control board 230, and sending commands specifying the light emission patterns of the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter also referred to as "various lamps 5a to 5c") to the lamp control board 226. In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation of the performance button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, or the directional key 10c via the performance operation board 228, it performs a performance corresponding to the operation.

The image and sound 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 sound 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 (e.g., sprite data or video data) used to display the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs it to the display screen of the performance display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image and sound control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it 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 with 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 to lend game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command instructing the payout of game balls is received from the main control board 200, it drives the payout motor 243 to pay out 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 proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated with game balls stored in the upper tray 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the launch unit 261 and launched into the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. 2. The strength with which the game balls are launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, so the player can make the game balls flow down to the desired area by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, the game balls can be launched so that they flow down the area to the left of the central device 40 (performance display device 41) (left shot), or the game balls can be launched so that they flow down the area to the right of the central device 40 (performance display device 41) (right shot).

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.

<Special pattern change display>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a game ball hit from the left (mainly during a non-electric support state) can enter the first start hole 24. When a game ball hit from the left enters the first start hole 24 and is detected by the first start hole sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number described later) is obtained, and a jackpot judgment is made based on the judgment random number to determine whether the jackpot is a "jackpot" or a "miss". After making such a jackpot judgment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped based on the result of the jackpot judgment.

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 determined random number, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit," "small hit," or "missing." 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". Not only that, but it may also be determined as a "small hit." 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, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "electronic support state" is set in some cases where it is determined that the jackpot is "missing" during the "non-electronic support state". That is, the "electric support state" may be set without a jackpot game or a small win game being performed. In this specification, such a "power support state" is also expressed as a "single power support state."

In this specification, the "first special design" is also referred to as the "first special design" and the "second special design" is also referred to as the "second special design." In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the "first special design" and the "second special design," they are collectively referred to as the "special design."

Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged view of the segment display section 50. As shown in FIG. 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, 200 kinds of "jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 101 to 300)" and 100 kinds of "lost symbols (lost symbols 301 to 400)" can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. . In addition, as the second special symbol, 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 "missing symbols (missing symbols 801 to 800)," ~900)" 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 is stopped and displayed at any one of the "jackpot symbols 101 to 300", and when it is a "loss", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at any one of the "lost symbols 301 to 400". 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.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting hole 25 (also referred to as the "jackpot determination for the second special chart" in this specification) is a "jackpot", the second special chart is displayed as one of the "jackpot patterns 501-700", if it is a "small jackpot", the second special chart is displayed as one of the "small jackpot patterns 701-800", and if it is a "miss", the second special chart is displayed as one of the "miss patterns 801-900". In addition, in the "jackpot determination for the second special chart", there is a probability of about 1 in 300 that a "jackpot" will be determined, and a probability of about 1 in 60 that a "small jackpot" will be determined.

When the special pattern (first or second special pattern) is displayed as either a big win pattern, a small win pattern, or a miss pattern, the pattern is displayed in a static state until a specified time has elapsed in order to finalize the pattern (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). In the following, the game from when the special pattern starts to change and is displayed as a fixed pattern, that is, the game until the result of one changing display is obtained, is also referred to as "pattern changing game".

＜Jackpot Game＞
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, a jackpot game can be executed in which the jackpot opening 28 is opened and multiple rounds of play are played. When a game ball enters the jackpot opening 28, many game balls are paid out (10 game balls are paid out each time one game ball enters), so the jackpot game is advantageous to the player. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the jackpot opening 28 can be entered by a game ball hit from the right, so naturally, it is beneficial for the player to hit from the right during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the player is encouraged to hit from the right by turning on two LEDs arranged in the right hit display unit 59 of the segment display unit 50, as in the electric support state. In this embodiment, as such a jackpot game, a "one-type hit" and a "two-type hit" can be executed, which have different start triggers.

<Per type>
A type 1 win is started when the first or second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the jackpot symbols (when the result of the jackpot judgment for the first or second special symbol is "jackpot"). As for this type 1 win, multiple types with different "number of rounds" and "game state after jackpot play" can be executed according to the "type of jackpot symbol stopped and displayed".

That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first special chart is stopped and displayed with "jackpot pattern 101-200" (50% probability when the first special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), "six rounds of play are played, and the game state after the jackpot game ends is in the electric support state (also referred to as "6R electric support type per" in this specification)" is played. Also, when the first special chart is stopped and displayed with "jackpot pattern 201-300" (50% probability when the first special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), "six rounds of play are played, and the game state after the jackpot game ends is in the non-electric support state (also referred to as "6R non-electric support type per" in this specification)" is played.

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 rounds played 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, an 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 the case where the variable display of the second special pattern (jackpot determination for the second special pattern) is performed is higher than the case where the variable display of the first special pattern (jackpot determination for the first special pattern) is performed. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player.

<2 types per item>
The above has been described regarding the one-type win. In contrast, the two-type win is started 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 win symbol (when the result of the big win judgment for the second special symbol is "small win"), a small win game is played in which the small winning hole 35 (see FIG. 2) is opened. Then, when the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 during this small win game and enters the specific hole 38, the two-type win is started. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the small win game is played, if the right hit is performed, the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 with almost 100% probability. Therefore, when the small win game is played, the two-type win is played with almost 100% probability.

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 are played, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in the electric support state (with a probability of 80%)'' (in this specification, ``10R electric support 2 (also called ``seed hit'')'' is held. Also, if the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "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 this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, a double win may occur. From this, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player to have the variable display of the second special symbol (jackpot determination for the second special symbol) performed than to have the variable display of the first special symbol (jackpot determination for the first special symbol).

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a jackpot game of "6R electric support per type", "10R electric support per type", or "10R electric support per type" is played, the electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends, and this electric support state is set continuously until 100 pattern change games (display of the first special chart and the second special chart change) are played unless a new jackpot game is played. Then, when the 100 pattern change 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 pattern change games that can be played in the electric support state (also referred to as the "electric support number of times" in this specification) is set to 100 times (an electric support state with 100 electric support times is set). For the player, the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, so in the electric support state, the player can expect the jackpot game to start before the non-electric support state is set (before the electric support state ends).

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one round of play ends when 10 game balls enter the machine (10 counts) or 30 seconds have passed, so in most cases 100 game balls (10 counts x 10 payouts) are paid out in one round of play. Naturally, therefore, more game balls will be paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a greater number of rounds than in a jackpot game with a smaller number of rounds. This allows the player to look forward to a jackpot game with a greater number of rounds.

When the jackpot game described above is being played, the number of rounds of the jackpot game being played is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the round display section 55, and of the three LEDs, the left and center LEDs are lit to indicate that a jackpot game with six rounds is being played, and the right and center LEDs are lit to indicate that a jackpot game with ten rounds is being 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.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 25, as described above, a "jackpot determination for the second special chart" and a change in the second special chart are made, but these jackpot determinations and change displays are not made immediately after the game ball enters the second starting hole 25; instead, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a second special chart reserve. Then, when a predetermined condition is met, a jackpot determination and a change in the second special chart are made based on the stored second special chart reserve. Such second special chart reserves are also stored up to an upper limit of four. The number of stored second special chart reserves (number of second special chart reserves) is displayed in the second special chart reserve display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the second special chart reserved display section 54, and in this second special chart reserved display section 54, turning off both of the two LEDs indicates that the number of second special charts reserved is 0, turning on one LED indicates that the number of second special charts reserved is 1, turning on two LEDs indicates that the number of second special charts reserved is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the number of second special charts reserved is 3, and blinking two LEDs indicates that the number of second special charts reserved is 4.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, even if the first special symbol reserve or the second special symbol reserve is stored, the big win judgment and the change display for these reserves are not performed during the change display of any special symbol, during the confirmation display of any special symbol, during the big win game, or during the small win game. Also, if only the first special symbol reserve is stored among the first special symbol reserve and the second special symbol reserve, the big win judgment and the change display for the first special symbol are performed for the first special symbol reserve that was stored first, but if the second special symbol reserve is stored, the big win judgment and the change display for the second special symbol reserve are performed regardless of whether the first special symbol reserve is stored or not. In other words, the second special symbol is displayed in priority to the first special symbol (has a so-called second special symbol priority change function).

<Normal symbol variation display, normal symbol winning play>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a game ball hit from the left can pass through the left normal symbol operation gate 71, and a game ball hit from the right can pass through the right normal symbol operation gate 72. When a game ball passes through either the left normal symbol operation gate 71 or the right normal symbol operation gate 72 (normal symbol operation gates 71, 72) and is detected by either the left gate sensor 71s or the right gate sensor 72s (gate sensors 71s, 72s), a predetermined judgment random number (a normal symbol hit judgment random number described later) is obtained, and a normal symbol hit judgment is made to determine whether the game ball is a "normal symbol hit" or a "miss" based on the judgment random number. In other words, a normal symbol hit judgment may be made whether the game ball is hit from the left or the right.

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-electric support state and electric support state are set by varying the probability of being judged as a "normal hit" in the normal hit judgment (also referred to as the "normal hit probability" in this specification), the mode of the normal symbol variable display, and the mode of normal hit play. In other words, in the non-electric support state, the normal hit probability is about 1 in 100, a long time is likely to be selected as the normal symbol variable time (either 1000 ms, 2000 ms, or 3000 ms is selected evenly), and during normal hit play, the second start hole 25 is only open for a short time (16 ms x 1 time).

In contrast, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is approximately 99/100, and a short time is likely to be selected as the normal symbol fluctuation time (either 1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms is selected evenly), and the second starting hole 25 is open for a long time (840 ms x 2 times) during a normal symbol hit. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency (proportion) of the second starting hole 25 being open is low, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is also low. In contrast, during the electric support state, the frequency (proportion) of the second starting hole 25 being open is high, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is also high.

<Display contents of the performance display device 41>
The processing for performing the above-mentioned game is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in accordance with the above-mentioned game, a performance is performed in which various images are displayed on the performance display device 41. The processing for performing such a performance is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

For example, the performance display device 41 performs a performance (hereinafter also referred to as "pattern change performance") in accordance with the variable display (pattern change game) of the first or second special symbol. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (pattern change game) of the special symbol (first or second special symbol), the performance display device 41 simultaneously starts the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. After that, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in various modes until the variable time of the special symbols has elapsed. Then, in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stopped display of the special symbols), the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c ends. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, (designed) symbols showing the 10 numbers from "0" to "9" can be displayed as decorative symbols.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed all at once. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, normally, the left decorative pattern 41a is first stopped and displayed as a pattern indicating any number from "0" to "9", and then the right decorative pattern 41a is stopped and displayed. The decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and 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 figure or 2nd special figure).

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 pattern or the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a missing pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are the same pattern and are not aligned (first special pattern, second special pattern described later). (excluding the third special eye, which will be described later, hereinafter also referred to as "barakake eye"), 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 pattern displayed on the first special pattern display unit 51 or the second special pattern display unit 52 and the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the performance display unit 41 correspond to each other in terms of display content, and when the special pattern being displayed in a variable manner is displayed as stopped, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are also displayed as stopped. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the performance display unit 41 is located in a more conspicuous position than the first special pattern display unit 51 or the second special pattern display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), has a large display screen, and the display content is easy to understand, so that players usually play while viewing the screen of the performance display unit 41.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(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 ” or “first special eye”, the medium decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed last is stopped and displayed as “zero eye” or “first special eye”. ” will be stopped and displayed, and the player will watch 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) are stopped and displayed in a manner that can become either "Zero" or "First Special", and the final The performance that is performed while the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner is called a "reach performance", and by generating this reach performance, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Incidentally, the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "decorative pattern variation."

In addition, a first reserved display area 41d for indicating the reserved number of first special charts and a second reserved display area 41e for indicating the reserved number of second special charts are set at the bottom of the display screen of the performance display device 41. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first reserved number of first special charts (maximum number is four) is indicated by displaying the same number of "reserved patterns (small circular patterns in the figure)" as the reserved number of first special charts in the first reserved display area 41d, and the second reserved number of second special charts (maximum number is four) is indicated by displaying the same number of "reserved patterns" as the reserved number of second special charts (maximum number is four) in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is indicated that the reserved number of first special charts is four and the reserved number of second special charts is also four. Of course, the reserved number indicated by the reserved patterns displayed on the display screen of the performance display device 41 coincides with the reserved number indicated in the first special chart reserved display area 53 and the second special chart reserved display area 54 of the segment display unit 50.

<Main game progression>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses mainly in the following manner. Figures 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing the progress of the main game in this embodiment. In particular, Figure 7 shows the progress of the main game in the non-electric support state, and Figure 8 shows the progress of the main game in the electric support state.

During the non-electric support state, the second starting hole 25 is rarely open. Therefore, even if a "right hit" is performed, the game ball rarely enters the second starting hole 25. Therefore, during the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 7, a game aiming for the ball to enter the first starting hole 24 is performed by "left hit" (a game in which the variable display of the first special chart is performed exclusively, also referred to as "game mainly based on the first special chart" in this specification). When the game ball enters the first starting hole 24 by left hit (ev.1), a "jackpot determination for the first special chart" is performed and the variable display of the first special chart is performed (ev.2). In the "jackpot determination for the first special chart", a "jackpot" is determined with a probability of about 1 in 300, so in most cases, the first special chart is stopped and displayed as a missing pattern. While the first special chart is repeatedly changed in this way, if the "jackpot determination for the first special chart" determines that a jackpot has occurred, the jackpot pattern is displayed stationary (ev. 3) and a 1-type win is performed (ev. 4).

Then, when this single type ends, as described above with reference to FIG. 5(a), there is a probability of about 50% that a non-electric support state is set (ev.5), and there is a probability of about 50% that an electric support state with 100 electric support times is set (ev.6). Of these, when a non-electric support state is set (ev.5), the frequency with which the second starting hole 25 is opened remains low, so the above-mentioned game in which the left hand is hit (game mainly based on the first special chart shown in FIG. 7) is repeated. The progress of the game when the game state is set to the electric support state (ev.6) will be explained in detail later.

In addition, if it is determined as a "miss" in the "Jackpot determination for the first special symbol" during the non-electric support state, that is, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol during the non-electric support state, , "Single electric support state (electric support state set without any jackpot game or small win game)" may be set. This will be explained in detail later.

As mentioned above, when the electric support state with 100 electric support times is set due to the end of one type (ev.6), or when the "single electric support state" described later is set, the following The game progresses as follows. That is, during the electric support state (including during the single 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 single type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 5(b), there is an approximately 50% probability that a non-electric support state will be set (ev. 15), and there is an approximately 50% probability that an electric support state with 100 electric support cycles will be set (ev. 16).

In addition, in the "Big Win Judgment for the Second Special Chart", a "Small Win" is judged with a probability of about 1 in 60. If a "Small Win" is judged, the second special chart is stopped and displayed with a small win pattern (ev. 17), and a small win game is played (ev. 18). If a game ball enters the small winning hole 35 during a small win game and the game ball enters the specific hole 38 (ev. 19), a double win is played (ev. 20). Of course, even if a small win game is played, if the game ball does not enter the specific hole 38 (ev. 23), a double win is not played. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a small win game is played, if a right hit is performed, the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 with a probability of almost 100%. Therefore, when a small win is played, there is a nearly 100% chance that a two-type win will occur, and when the second special chart is displayed, there is a roughly 1 in 60 chance that a two-type win will occur (through a small win).

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. 8) 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 symbol) described above with reference to FIG. 7 will be played.

In addition, if the electric support state (including the single electric support state) is set, the symbols will be returned for the number of electric support (100 times or the number of electric support in the single electric support state described later) without a jackpot game being played after that. When a variable game is played (when the number of electric support reaches 0), a non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state, and the above-mentioned left-handed game (the first special figure main character shown in FIG. 7) The game) will be played again.

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.

<Mode during non-electric support state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if it is determined as "miss" in the "jackpot determination for the first special figure" during the non-electric support state, that is, when the first special figure is If it is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, a ``single electric support state (an electric support state set without any jackpot game or small hit game)'' may be set. In this "single power support state", the number of power support times is also set to 100. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as a mechanism for setting such a "single electric support state", the modes (states) in the non-electric support state are set to "mode A", "mode B", and "mode C". ”. Below, these modes will be explained in detail using FIG. 9.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the non-electric support state is initially set, that is, when the non-electric support state is set with the end of a jackpot game, or when the electric support state is set after the number of electric support reaches 0, the electric support is disabled. When a non-electric support state is set instead of a state (including a single electric support state), as shown in FIG. 9, "Mode A" is set as the mode in the non-electric support state.

If the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol 301-305 (also referred to as "missing symbol B" in this specification)" while "Mode A" is set (with a 5% probability when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol), "Mode B" is set instead of "Mode A" (a transition from Mode A to Mode B). In other words, "Mode A" is a mode in which "Mode B" is set (a transition to Mode B) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B".

Also, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "missing symbol 306 to 310 (also referred to as "missing symbol C" in this specification)" while setting "Mode A" (the first special symbol is stopped at the missing symbol) (with a probability of 5% when displayed), "Mode C" is set instead of "Mode A" (transition from Mode A to Mode C). That is, "Mode A" is a mode in which "Mode C" is set (transfers to Mode C) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C".

Also, if the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "missing symbol B" while setting "Mode B" (with a probability of 5% when the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol), "Mode B" "Mode C" is set (transition from Mode B to Mode C). That is, "Mode B" is a mode in which "Mode C" is set (transfers to Mode C) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B".

Also, if the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "missing symbol C" while setting "Mode B" (with a probability of 5% when the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol), the settings until then will be changed. The "single power support state" is set instead of the non-power support state that was previously set. That is, "Mode B" is a mode in which the "single electric support state" is set (transition to the single electric support state) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the "missing symbol C".

Also, if the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C" while setting "Mode C" (10% probability when the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol) ), the "single power support state" is set in place of the non-power support state that had been set up until then. In other words, "Mode C" is a mode in which "single electric support state" is set (transfers to single electric support state) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C". be.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "single electric support state" is not set while the "mode A" is being set. On the other hand, while setting "Mode B", when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with "missing symbol C", "single electric support state" is set, and while setting "Mode C", the When one special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C", "single electric support state" is set. Therefore, "mode B" and "mode C" in which "single electric support state" is set are modes more advantageous to the player than "mode A" in which "single electric support state" is not set. For this reason, while setting "Mode A", players who are expecting to be set to "Single electric support state" are advised not to shift to "Mode B" or "Mode C" (first It is possible to realize an innovative game property in which the player expects the special symbol to stop and display at the missed symbol B or the missed symbol C, and to increase the interest in the game. Then, when shifting to "Mode B", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "missing symbol C", making it possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes you expect that "single electric support state" will be set. , it becomes possible to increase interest in the game. In addition, when shifting to "Mode C", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C", creating a novel gameplay that makes you expect that "single electric support state" will be set. This makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, while setting "Mode B", when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C", "single electric support state" is set. That is, while setting "Mode B", if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of "missing symbols 306 to 310" (out of 5 missing symbols) which is "losing symbol C" ( If the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol, a "single electric support state" is set (with a probability of 5%). On the other hand, while setting "Mode C", when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C", "single electric support state" is set. That is, while setting "Mode C", out of the "missing symbols 301 to 305" whose first special symbol is "missing symbol B" and "missing symbols 306 to 310" whose first special symbol is "missing symbol C" (total 10 If any one of the missing symbols) is stopped and displayed (with a probability of 10% when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol), a "single electric support state" is set.

Therefore, the "single electric support state" will be set with a higher probability when "Mode C" is set than when "Mode B" is set, and from this, "Mode C" is set as "Mode B". It can be said that this mode is more advantageous to the player. For this reason, while setting "Mode A", players who are expecting to be set to "Single electric support state" may be advised to shift to "Mode C" rather than "Mode B" (unlikely). It is possible to realize an innovative game property in which the player expects the first special symbol to stop and display on a symbol C that is out of place on the symbol B, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, when "Mode B" is set, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B", the more advantageous "Mode C" is set instead of "Mode B" (a transition from Mode B to Mode C). In other words, "Mode B" is a mode in which the more advantageous "Mode C" is set (a transition to Mode C) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B". Therefore, while "Mode B" is set, a novel gameplay is realized in which players who are expecting the "single electric support state" to be set are made to expect a transition to "Mode C" (missing symbol B being stopped and displayed), making it possible to increase interest in the game.

Further, while setting "Mode B", when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C", "single electric support state" is set. Naturally, for the player, it is more advantageous to set the "single electric support state" than to shift to "mode C". For this reason, while setting "Mode B", the "single electric support state" is set for the player rather than transitioning to "Mode C" (the first special symbol is removed and the display stops at symbol B). It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects the first special symbol to come off and stop display at symbol C, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, when "Mode C" is set, if the first special symbol stops and displays as "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C," a "single electric support state" is set. Therefore, when "Mode C" is set, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes the player look forward to the "single electric support state" being set (the first special symbol stops and displays as missing symbol B or missing symbol C), and it is possible to increase interest in the game.

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the setting of "Mode A", the "losing symbol B" that shifts to "mode B" is replaced by the "losing symbol B" that shifts to "mode C". It is more advantageous for the player to display "C" in a stopped state. Also, while setting "Mode B", it is better for the player to display the "missing symbol C" in which the "single electric support state" is set, rather than the "missing symbol B" which transitions to "mode C". It's advantageous. In other words, although the winning symbols are the same, the degree of advantage for the player can be made different between the winning symbols B and the missing symbols C, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Become.

In addition, regardless of whether "Mode A" or "Mode B" is set, "Losing Symbol C" is a symbol that is more advantageous to the player than "Losing Symbol B." This makes it easier for the player to recognize the symbols that are advantageous to the player, which makes it possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

Also, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B", if "mode A" is being set, it will shift to "mode B", and if "mode B" is being set, "mode C" will be displayed. ”, and if “mode C” is being set, “single power support state” is set. Also, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C", if "mode A" is being set, it will shift to "mode C", and if "mode B" or "mode C" is being set, If so, the "single power support state" is set. In other words, although the "losing symbols B" and "losing symbols C" are the same in terms of winning symbols, there is a difference in the profit given to the player when they are stopped and displayed depending on the mode being set. This makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" while "mode A" is set, "mode B" is set; When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C", the "single electric support state" is set. For this reason, for players who are expecting the "single electric support state" to be set, the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" if "mode A" is set. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes the player expect that the first special symbol will stop and be displayed as "missing symbol C" if "Mode B" is set, and increases the interest in the game. becomes possible. In other words, although they are the same in that they are in a non-electronic support state, the novelty of making people expect that different symbols will be displayed as the first special symbol in "Mode A" and "Mode B" is different from each other. It is possible to realize a high level of gameplay and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C" during the setting of "mode A", "mode C" is set, and if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C" during "mode C", the "single electric support state" is set. Therefore, for a player who expects the "single electric support state" to be set, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player is made to expect the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C" during "mode A" and the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C" during "mode C", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. In other words, although both are the same in that they are in a non-electric support state, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player is made to expect one of the different numbers of symbols (missing symbol C in mode A, missing symbol B and missing symbol C in mode C) to be stopped and displayed, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ease with which the "single electric support state" can be set differs in "mode A", "mode B", and "mode C". In other words, "Mode A" and "Mode B" have different degrees of advantage for the player (easiness of setting the single power support state), although they are the same in that they are in a non-power support state. ” and “Mode C” can be set. As a result, it becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

Furthermore, "missing pattern B" can also be regarded as the "second pattern", and "missing pattern C" can also be regarded as the "first pattern". Furthermore, "mode A" can also be regarded as the "first mode", "mode B" can also be regarded as the "second mode", and "mode C" can also be regarded as the "third mode". Furthermore, "mode A", "mode B", and "mode C" can also be regarded as the "difficult mode" and "easy mode".

C. Game control processing:
10 is a flow chart showing a game control process for controlling the progress of a game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at a predetermined cycle (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). The game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flow chart. In the following description, well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process will be omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in Fig. 10, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in various processes described later, 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 the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer in this way are sent to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the presentation in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls).

<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. If so, 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 process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a random number update process (S300). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, a jackpot determination and a normal hit determination are made based on a predetermined determination random number. In more detail, a jackpot determination is made based on a "jackpot determination random number", and a normal hit determination is made based on a "normal hit determination random number". In addition, the variable display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is made based on a variable pattern described later, and this variable pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number".

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the jackpot determination result is "jackpot", one of the multiple types of jackpot patterns is displayed as a static jackpot pattern, if the jackpot determination result is "minor win", one of the multiple types of minor win patterns is displayed as a static small win pattern, and if the jackpot determination result is "miss", one of the multiple types of miss patterns is displayed as a static miss pattern, and the type of pattern is selected based on the "pattern selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. Note that these random numbers may be updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). Also, a dedicated circuit for random number update may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Start port and other sensor detection processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a start hole etc. sensor detection process (S400). In this start hole etc. sensor detection process (S400), first, based on the detection result of the gate sensors 71s, 72s, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 71, 72. As a result, if the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 71, 72, it is determined whether the game is during a normal symbol win game, during a normal symbol variable display, or during a normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if the game is not during a normal symbol win game, during a normal symbol variable display, or during a normal symbol fixed display, a normal symbol win determination random number is obtained and the normal symbol win 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 first special chart variable display (pattern variable game) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, variable pattern selection random number, and pattern selection random number acquired as the first special chart reserved. In addition, the performance (pattern variable performance) performed in accordance with the first special chart variable display is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, variable pattern selection random number, and pattern selection random number acquired as the first special chart reserved. Therefore, when the first special chart reserved is stored, even if the variable display based on the first special chart reserved has not yet started (even if the variable start condition has not been established), it is possible to determine the mode of the variable display and performance (pattern variable game and pattern variable performance based on the first special chart reserved) based on the first special chart reserved. For example, even before the variable display based on the first special chart reserved is performed, it is possible to determine the result of the jackpot determination for the first special chart reserved (jackpot, miss), the type of jackpot game to be started if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", whether or not a reach performance will be performed (whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information), etc. This type of determination is called a pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special chart reservation is stored, a pre-determination is made for the first special chart reservation, and the result of the pre-determination is stored in association with the first special chart reservation.

In this way, once the first special chart reservation is stored and the preliminary judgment result for the first special chart reservation is stored, a preliminary judgment result command indicating this preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. The preliminary judgment result command stored in the output buffer in this way is sent to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In this way, the sub-control board 220 is able to execute various effects based on the preliminary judgment result of the first special chart reservation. Note that if the game ball has not entered the first starting hole 24 or if the number of first special chart reservations has already reached four, no new first special chart reservations are stored and no preliminary judgment is made.

After the process for storing the first special symbol reservation is performed in this way, it is next judged whether the game ball has entered the second start hole 25 based on the detection result of the second start hole sensor 25s. As a result, if the game ball has entered the second start hole 25, it is judged whether the number of second special symbols reserved has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of second special symbols reserved has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the pattern selection random number are obtained and these random numbers are stored as the second special symbol reservation. The second special symbol reservation is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the order of storage can be identified. Once the second special symbol reservation is stored in this way, the same pre-judgment as described above is also performed on the second special symbol reservation. In addition, since the ``jackpot judgment for the second special symbol'' may be judged as a ``small hit,'' the pre-judgment for the second special symbol reservation also judges whether the result of the ``jackpot judgment for the second special symbol'' based on the second special symbol reservation will be a ``small hit.''

In this way, once the second special chart reservation is stored and the pre-determination result for the second special chart reservation is stored, a pre-determination result command indicating this pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also sent to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). This makes it possible for the sub-control board 220 to execute various effects based on the pre-determination result for the second special chart reservation. Note that if the game ball has not entered the second starting hole 25 or if the number of second special chart reservations has already reached four, no new second special chart reservations are stored and no pre-determination is performed.

<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 fluctuation 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.

Once the pattern (stop pattern) to be displayed in the normal pattern change display this time is stored, the normal pattern change time is set. In more detail, if in a non-electric support state, set it to 1000 ms, 2000 ms, or 3000 ms, and if in an electric support state, set it to 1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms. Once the normal pattern change time is set, the normal pattern change display begins. Then, the normal pattern hit judgment random number that was the subject of this normal pattern hit judgment is erased from the memory area.

The above describes the processing when the normal pattern is not being played, the normal pattern is not being changed, or the normal pattern is not being confirmed. On the other hand, when the normal pattern is being changed, it is determined whether the change time of the normal pattern has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the change time has elapsed, the normal pattern being changed is displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit and the normal pattern hit 1100 is to be displayed, the left LED of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the normal pattern hit 1100 is displayed), and when the normal pattern hit 1101 is to be displayed, the right LED of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the normal pattern hit 1101 is displayed). On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a miss, the left and right (two) LEDs of the normal pattern display unit 56 are turned on (the normal pattern miss 1102 is displayed). Once the normal symbol is displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol will begin, so set the fixed display time for the normal symbol.

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 in the non-electric support state, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only once for 16 m seconds. 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 twice for 840 msec. Once the opening pattern is set in this way, a game with a common symbol is started.

During execution of the normal figure game, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the second starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game for winning a common figure ends. When ending the game per normal figure, a game end command per normal figure indicating the end of the game per normal figure is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game end command per normal figure 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 drawing", it is determined whether it is a "big hit", "small hit", or "miss".

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 drawing", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or a "miss".

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.

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, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol reservation is referred to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to 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 jackpot" (only jackpot determination for the second special symbol), the type of small jackpot symbol to be displayed in the variable display of the current special symbol (variable symbol game) is selected based on the symbol selection random number included in the second special symbol reservation read out this time. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, small jackpot symbols 701 to 800 can be displayed as the second special symbol. Therefore, by referring to the small jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small jackpot symbols 701 to 800, the small jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special symbol reservation is selected as the symbol to be displayed in the variable display. The small jackpot symbol selection table is also pre-stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination is "miss," the type of miss pattern to be displayed in the current special pattern variation display (pattern variation game) is selected based on the pattern selection random number included in the currently read first special pattern reservation or second special pattern reservation. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special pattern can be displayed as the miss pattern 301-400, and the second special pattern can be displayed as the miss pattern 801-900. Therefore, when the first special pattern reservation is read, the miss pattern corresponding to the pattern selection random number read as the first special pattern reservation is selected as the pattern to be displayed ... The losing symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. The big win symbol, small win symbol, and losing symbol selected as the symbols to be displayed in a stopped state are stored in a stopping symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts to vary to when it is displayed in a stopped state, and each variation pattern is assigned information (variation pattern ID) to distinguish it from other variation patterns. The variation pattern selection table is referenced in the process of selecting the variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to multiple variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) as shown in FIG. 11. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, such a variation pattern selection table is referenced and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read out this time as the first special symbol reserved or the second special symbol reserved is determined as the current variation pattern. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the proportion of random numbers assigned 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 process of selecting the above-mentioned variation pattern, the same variation pattern selection table is not always referred to, but a variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referred to. In detail, as shown in FIG. 12, a variation pattern selection table corresponding to the type of special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the number of stored first special pattern reserves and second special pattern reserves, etc. is referred to. In addition, although not shown, a variation pattern selection table corresponding to the type of one type or two types (the type of one type or two types described above using FIG. 5) that is started this time is also referred to. In this way, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a pattern variation presentation with a presentation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations. For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot," the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a pattern change effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a repeat number after the reach effect, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a "small win," the CPU 221 executes a pattern change effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with the first special number (2-4-6) after the reach effect. Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, the CPU 221 executes a pattern change effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a random number, except when the "miss symbol B" or "miss symbol C" is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state. Each change pattern selection table is pre-stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, the symbol to be displayed in a stopped state in the current special symbol variable display is selected, and the variable pattern of the current special symbol variable display is selected, and then the special symbol variable display is started. Then, a variable pattern designation command indicating the currently selected variable pattern is stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. The variable 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 symbol reserve or second special symbol reserve that was the subject of the current jackpot determination is erased from the first special symbol reserve memory area or second special symbol reserve memory area.

The above describes the processing when the game is not a big win game, a small win game, a special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) during a variable display, or a fixed special pattern display. In contrast, when a special pattern is during a variable display, it is determined whether the variable time of the variable special pattern has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the variable special pattern is displayed as a static pattern stored in the static pattern storage area (fixed display is started). When the special pattern is displayed as a static pattern, the fixed special pattern display is started, so the fixed special pattern display time is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special pattern has been displayed as a static special pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variable stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is sent to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the special symbol is currently being displayed, it is determined whether the display time has elapsed. If the display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped (displayed) this time is a big win symbol, a small win symbol, or a miss symbol.

If the special symbol displayed as a stop symbol is a miss symbol, it is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set. If the special symbol is displayed as a miss symbol during the electric support state, the number of electric support times is decremented by one. If the number of electric support times becomes 0 as a result, the electric support state is replaced by a non-electric support state. At this time, the mode during the non-electric support state is set to "Mode A". When a new non-electric support state is set in this way, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (here, the non-electric support state) and the mode is stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is sent to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol during the non-electronic support state, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "missing symbol B". Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B", the mode being set among "mode A", "mode B", and "mode C" is detected. As a result, if "Mode A" is being set, "Mode B" is set instead of "Mode A". Furthermore, if "Mode B" is being set, "Mode C" is set instead of "Mode A". Further, when "Mode C" is being set, a power support state (single power support state) with 100 power support times is set instead of a non-power support state. When a new mode is set in this way, or when a "single power support state" is newly set, the gaming state designation command indicating the set (or currently being set) gaming state and mode is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. to be memorized. 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).

In addition, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol during the non-electronic support state, it is also determined whether the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "missing symbol C". Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C", the mode being set among "mode A", "mode B", and "mode C" is detected. As a result, if "Mode A" is being set, "Mode C" is set instead of "Mode A". Further, when "Mode B" and "Mode C" are being set, a power support state (single power support state) with 100 power support times is set instead of a non-power support state. When a new mode is set in this way, or when a "single power support state" is newly set, the gaming state designation command indicating the set (or currently being set) gaming state and mode is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. to be memorized. 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 pattern (only the second special pattern) that is stopped and displayed is a small win pattern, first it is determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support times is decremented by one. As a result, if the number of electric support times becomes 0, the electric support state is replaced with a non-electric support state. At this time, the mode during the non-electric support state is set to "Mode A". When a new non-electric support state is set in this way, the set game state (here, the non-electric support state) and a game state designation command indicating the mode are stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is sent to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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 this embodiment, the small winning hole 35 is 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).

The above describes the processing when the special pattern is being confirmed and displayed. In contrast, when a small win is being played, the small win port solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the opening/closing door 36 so that the small win port 35 is open/closed in the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern in which the port is open for 1.6 seconds). Then, when a game ball enters the small win port 35 during a small win game and the game ball enters the specific port 38, a specific port entry command indicating this is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The specific port entry command stored in the output buffer in this way is sent 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). Incidentally, when the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state, the mode in the non-electric support state is set to "mode A". Even when the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state (including the mode if the non-electric support state is set) 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.

The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the first change, which is the change display of the first special symbol (first special symbol), can also be regarded as the "first change execution means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the second change, which is the change display of the second special symbol (second special symbol), can also be regarded as the "second change execution means". The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the big win game can also be regarded as the "big win 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 can also be regarded as the "game state setting means". The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the small win game can also be regarded as the "small win game execution means", the small winning hole 35 can also be regarded as the "variable ball entry hole", and the specific hole 38 can also be regarded as the "specific area".

D. Performance control processing:
13 is a flowchart showing the performance control process for controlling the performance. The performance control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at a predetermined cycle (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). The performance control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. Note that in the following description, well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process 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 processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is sent to the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image/audio control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the performance display device 41, and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from the various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. In addition, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c, etc. 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."

Figure 14 shows the processing (various effects, etc.) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to a command received from the main control board 200. As shown in Figure 14, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-determination, which is a performance based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result may be displayed on the performance display device 41, or the reserved pattern displayed in the first reserved display area 41d and the second reserved display area 41e of the performance display device 41 may be changed to a mode corresponding to the pre-determination result. Note that the pre-determination performance does not need to be performed all the time when a pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is met (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the reserved number transmission command, it displays the same number of reserved symbols as the first special symbol reserved number and the second special symbol reserved number indicated by this command in the first reserved display area 41d and the second reserved display area 41e of the performance display device 41. It is not necessary to display both the first special symbol reserved number and the second special symbol reserved number at all times. For example, in a non-electric support state where left-handed play is performed, i.e., a state where a game is mainly played with the first special symbol, the first special symbol reserved number may be displayed, and in a non-electric support state where right-handed play is performed, i.e., a state where a game is mainly played with the second special symbol, the second special symbol reserved number may be displayed.

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a variation pattern designation command, it starts a pattern variation presentation (including the variation display of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern).

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, seven types of reach effects, reach effects A to G, can be executed as the reach effects described above with reference to FIG. 6(b). Since the pattern change effects are executed in response to the change patterns, these reach effects executed as part of the pattern change effects are also executed when the corresponding change patterns are selected.

In more detail, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, and then a reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, followed by a pattern variation effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop with a double number. Also, when the result of the jackpot determination is "small win", a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, and then a reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, followed by a pattern variation effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop with a first special number (2-4-6). Also, when the result of the jackpot determination is "single electric support", a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, and then a reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, followed by a pattern variation effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop with a second special number. In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then a pattern variation effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed stopped with a spread pattern.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "lost symbol B" during the non-electronic support state (in synchronization with the stop display of the missed symbol B), the decorative symbol 41a , 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as the "second special symbol", and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the "missing symbol C" during the non-electronic support state (synchronized with the stop display), the decorative symbol 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed at the "third special eye". The "second special eye" and "third special eye" will be explained in detail later.

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 either a "big hit" or a "small hit", the "execution probability of reach effect A" is the lowest, and the reach effect B→reach effect C→ It is set higher as 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 either a "big hit" or a "small hit" (also referred to as "hit expectation" in this specification) is lowest when reach performance A is executed, and the probability that the jackpot determination result is either a "big hit" or a "small hit" is lowest when reach performance A is executed, and when reach performance B is executed. When is executed → When reach effect C is executed → When reach effect D is executed → When reach effect E is executed → When reach effect F is executed → When reach effect G is executed The value increases as the value increases. 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 any mode that allows the player to identify the differences between them. For example, the character images displayed may be different from each other between the reach effects A to G, or the characters may be displayed differently. 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 are adopted. be done.

When a change stop command is received while the above-mentioned pattern change performance is being performed, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c as either a double number, a first special number, a second special number, or a random number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, 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 performance 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. Furthermore, 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 play start command is received during a jackpot game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round play presentation (e.g., superimposed on the jackpot game presentation) to indicate that a round play is in progress. For example, a presentation showing the number of round plays in the jackpot game being played (e.g., a presentation showing 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. Then, when a round play end command is received, the round play presentation ends, and when a jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game presentation ends.

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).

Furthermore, the gaming state designation command is a command that is also received when a new mode is set. Therefore, when a gaming state designation command is received, a newly set mode is detected based on the command, and an effect related to the mode is executed. Note that the effects corresponding to this mode will also be explained in detail later.

E. Effects related to modes during non-electric support state:
As described above with reference to FIG. 9, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, any one of "mode A", "mode B", and "mode C" is set during the "non-electronic support state". . In response to this, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment executes the following effects.

First, an effect is executed that suggests (indicates) the mode that is being set. For example, when "Mode A" is being set, an effect is executed that suggests that "Mode A" is being set. In detail, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the background images of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in "blue," and an image showing the letters "Mode A" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 41.

Furthermore, while "Mode B" is being set, an effect indicating that "Mode B" is being set is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the background images of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in "green", and the words "Mode B" are displayed at the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Display the image shown.

Further, while setting "Mode C", an effect indicating that "Mode C" is being set is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(c), the background images of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in "red", and the words "Mode C" are displayed at the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Display the image shown.

In addition, regardless of which mode is set, if the first special symbol is displayed as "miss symbol B," the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed as "second special symbols." For example, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the left decorative symbol 41a is displayed as a symbol indicating "1," the center decorative symbol 41b is displayed as a symbol indicating "2," and the right decorative symbol 41c is displayed as a symbol indicating "3" (second special symbols of 1-2-3).

In this way, a player who expects the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" can be made to expect the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c to be stopped and displayed as "second special symbols". In other words, a player who expects the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" during "mode A" and "mode B" to be set, the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" during "mode B" and "mode C" to be set, and the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" during "mode C" and "single electric support state" to be set can be made to expect the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c to be stopped and displayed as "second special symbols".

In addition, regardless of which mode is set, if the first special symbol is displayed as "miss symbol C," the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed as "third special symbols." For example, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the left decorative symbol 41a is displayed as a symbol showing "4," the center decorative symbol 41b is displayed as a symbol showing "5," and the right decorative symbol 41c is displayed as a symbol showing "6" (third special symbols of 4-5-6).

In this way, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be stopped and displayed as the "third special symbol" for the player who expects the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as the "missing symbol C". can be expected. In other words, while setting "Mode A", the first special symbol may be stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C" and "Mode C" is set, or when "Mode B" or "Mode C" is being set, the first special symbol may be stopped and displayed. For players who expect that the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed as the "missing symbol C" and the "single electric support state" will be set, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be displayed as the "third special symbol". You can stop and look forward to seeing it.

Also, while setting each mode, you can also select "the mode (or game state) to be set when the second special eye (or winning symbol B) or the third special eye (or winning symbol C) is stopped and displayed." It is also possible to perform a suggested (indicated) effect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17(a), when "Mode A" is set, if "Second Special Eye (or Missing Symbol B)" is stopped and displayed, it is suggested that "Mode B" is set. An image indicating that "mode C" is set when the "third special eye (or missed symbol C)" is stopped and displayed is displayed at the upper right of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Execute the performance.

Additionally, as shown in Figure 17(b), while "Mode B" is being set, if the "Second Special Eye (or Missing Symbol B)" is stopped and displayed, it is suggested that "Mode C" will be set. At the top right of the display screen of the production display device 41, an image indicating that the "single electric support state" will be set if the "third special eye (or missing symbol C)" is stopped and displayed is displayed. Execute the effect to be displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17(c), while "Mode C" is set, if the "Second Special Symbol (or Missing Symbol B)" or the "Third Special Symbol (or Missing Symbol C)" is stopped and displayed, an image is displayed in the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect display device 41, indicating that the "single electric support state" will be set.

When executing these effects, it is preferable to suggest (indicate) the display mode (combination of symbols) of the "second special number" or "third special number," as shown in FIG. 17.

By doing this, you can change the display mode of the "second special eye" and "third special eye" that you should expect to be displayed in a stopped state, and when the "second special eye" and "third special eye" are stopped and displayed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the set mode and game state, and it is possible to increase interest in the game.

F. Variant example:
Next, a modification will be explained.
F-1. Modification example 1:
In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" during the non-electronic support state, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are changed to "second special symbol (for example, 1-2 -3)", and if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed as "the third special symbol (for example, 4-5-6)". I decided to stop and display it at . The configuration is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be used.

In other words, when the first special symbol is displayed as "miss symbol B" or "miss symbol C" during the non-electric support state (synchronized with the stop display), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be displayed as stopped symbols in a display manner that suggests "the mode (or game state) that is set as a result of the stop display."

In more detail, when "Mode B" is set, that is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "miss symbol B" while "Mode A" is set, decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a display manner that suggests that "Mode B" is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are all stopped and displayed as symbols indicating "B."

When "mode C" is set, that is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "miss symbol C" while "mode A" is set, or when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "miss symbol B" while "mode B" is set, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a display manner that suggests that "mode C" is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 18(b), all of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as symbols indicating "C."

In addition, when the "single electric support state" is set, that is, when the first special chart is stopped and displayed as "missing pattern C" while "mode B" is set, or when the first special chart is stopped and displayed as "missing pattern B" or "missing pattern C" while "mode C" is set, decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a display manner that suggests that the "single electric support state" is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 18(c), decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are all stopped and displayed as a pattern indicating "Sa".

In this way, the display mode of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is used to suggest the newly set mode (or gaming state), so that the player is made aware of the mode (or gaming state). It is possible to make the game easier and increase the interest in the game.

F-2. Modification 2:
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the "single electric support state" is set, the number of electric support is set to 100, similar to the case where the electric support state is set with the end of the jackpot game. However, the following configuration may also be used. In other words, the number of times of electric support may be set according to the setting status (transition status) of the mode until the "single electric support state" is set.

In more detail, different electric support times may be set for the cases where the order is set to "Mode A" → "Mode B" → "Single electric support state", where the order is set to "Mode A" → "Mode C" → "Single electric support state", and where the order is set to "Mode A" → "Mode B" → "Mode C" → "Single electric support state".

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(a), when the settings are made in the order of "Mode A" → "Mode B" → "Single electric support state", the number of electric support times is set to 30 times. In contrast, as shown in FIG. 19(b), when the settings are made in the order of "Mode A" → "Mode C" → "Single electric support state", the number of electric support times is set to 50 times. Also, as shown in FIG. 19(c), when the settings are made in the order of "Mode A" → "Mode B" → "Mode C" → "Single electric support state", the number of electric support times is set to 70 times.

In this way, for players who are expecting a higher number of electric support in the "single electric support state", the mode setting status (transition status) until the "single electric support state" is set will be changed. It is possible to realize novel gameplay that attracts attention, and it is possible to increase interest in the game.

Alternatively, the number of times of electric support may be set according to the mode immediately before the "single electric support state" is set. For example, while setting "Mode B", if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C" and "single electric support state" is set, electric support is Set the number of times to "50 times". On the other hand, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C" and "single electric support state" is set during the setting of "Mode C", the corresponding " The number of electric support is set to ``70 times'' in correspondence with ``Mode C''.

This allows players who are hoping for a greater number of electric support times in the "single electric support state" to focus on the mode immediately before the "single electric support state" is set, creating a novel gaming experience that can increase interest in the game.

Alternatively, the number of electric support times may be set according to the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the "single electric support state" is set. For example, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol B" during the setting of "mode C" and the "single electric support state" is set, the number of electric support times is set to "50 times" in correspondence with the "missing symbol B". In contrast, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol C" during the setting of "mode C" and the "single electric support state" is set, the number of electric support times is set to "70 times" in correspondence with the "missing symbol C".

This allows players who are hoping for more electric support in the "single electric support state" to focus their attention on the image that stops and is displayed when the "single electric support state" is set, creating a novel gaming experience that can increase interest in the game.

F-3. Variation 3:
In addition, in the embodiment described above, "Mode A" is initially set when the non-electric support state is set, but the mode corresponding to the situation when the non-electric support state is set is changed to the non-electric support state. It may be set as the initial mode when the power support state is set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(a), with the end of the jackpot game (per type of 6R non-electronic support, per type of 10R non-electronic support, per two types of 10R non-electronic support), the non-electronic support When the state is set, "Mode A" is set as the initial mode when the non-electric support state is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20(b), when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state (including the single electric support state) because the number of electric support reaches 0, "Mode B" is set as the initial mode when the non-electric support state is set.

This allows players hoping for a more advantageous mode to focus on the situation when the non-electric support mode is set, creating a new gaming experience and increasing interest in the game.

Alternatively, if a non-electric support state is set following the end of a jackpot game (one type of 6R non-electric support, one type of 10R non-electric support, or two types of 10R non-electric support), a mode corresponding to the type of jackpot game may be set as the initial mode in which the non-electric support state was set.

For example, if a non-electric support state is set due to the end of "10R non-electric support per type" or "10R non-electric support per two types", the initial non-electric support state when the non-electric support state was set is Set "Mode A" as the mode. On the other hand, if a non-electric support state is set due to the end of "6R non-electric support per type", "Mode B" is set as the initial mode when the non-electric support state is set. do.

This allows players hoping for a more advantageous mode to focus on the type of jackpot game that ended when the non-electric support state was set, creating a novel gaming experience that can increase 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-mentioned embodiment and modified example, the configuration may be such that the "jackpot determination for the second special chart" will not determine a miss. In other words, if the "jackpot determination for the second special chart" does not determine a jackpot, it will always determine a small win. With this configuration, when the second special chart is displayed in a variable manner, a one-type or two-type win will almost certainly occur.

In addition, in the above-described embodiments or modified examples, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns excluding one of the plurality of decorative patterns) are set as "second special", "third special", and "B". The final decorative pattern is displayed in a fixed manner in a manner that can be any of the following combinations: ``a combination with all the symbols showing C'', ``a combination with all the symbols showing C'', and ``a combination with all the symbols showing S''. It is also possible to perform a “reach performance” in which the player is in a state where the player is in

Furthermore, 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.

Also, an example of applying the present invention to a pachinko machine 1 that pays out game balls supplied from an island facility in a game hall to give the player a profit (game value) as a result of playing. The present invention can also be applied to a type of game machine that gives a game profit in a form other than "paying out game balls". For example, the present invention can be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a game profit (game value) to a player by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entrance of game balls into various ball entrances, and in this case, the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. Note that, as an example of a type of pachinko machine that converts game profit (game value) into data and gives it to a player, there can be mentioned a game machine that uses multiple game balls built into the pachinko machine by circulating them, specifically, a pachinko machine (so-called sealed game machine) that is configured to return game balls discharged to the back of the game board through various ball entrances or exits to the launch position and launch them again.

<Game machines A1 to A7 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 A7.

<Game machine A1>
<Summary>
As the mode during the non-electric support state, it is possible to set a ``difficult mode in which it is difficult to set the independent electric support state'' and an ``easy mode in which it is easy to set the independent electric support state.''
<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 non-electric support state, a single electric support state, which is the electric support state not triggered by the jackpot game, can be set in place of the non-electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that a difficult mode and an easy mode in which the single electric support state is easier to set than the difficult mode can be set as the mode during the non-electric support state.

In such gaming machines, the modes during the non-electric support state can be set to a "difficult mode in which a single electric support state is difficult to set" and an "easy mode in which a single electric support state is easy to set." In other words, the non-electric support state is the same in that it is a non-electric support state, but the modes can be set to a "difficult mode in which a single electric support state is difficult to set" and an "easy mode in which a single electric support state is easy to set." This allows players who expect a single electric support state to be set to have a novel gameplay that makes them expect the "easy mode" to be set rather than the "difficult mode" during the non-electric support state, and increases their interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Summary>
"Difficult mode" is "the first mode in which the single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed at the first variation", and "easy mode" is "the first mode where the first symbol is stopped at the first variation". This is the second mode in which, when displayed, a stand-alone power support state is set.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The difficult mode is a first mode in which the single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation, and the easy mode is a first mode in which the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second mode is set to the single electric support state.

In such a gaming machine, there are two modes during the non-electric support state: ``a first mode in which the single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation'' and ``the first mode in which the single electric support state is not set when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation.'' It is possible to set a second mode in which a standalone electric support state is set when the is stopped and displayed. In other words, the non-electric support state is the same as the non-electric support state, but the mode is ``a single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation''. 1 mode'' and ``a second mode in which a single electric support state is set when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation'' can be set. For this reason, players who expect to be set to a single electric support state are expected to shift to a "second mode" if they are in the "first mode" while in a non-electric support state. In this way, if the player is in the "second mode", it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects the "first symbol" to stop and be displayed at the first variation, thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Summary>
When the "second symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation during the "first mode", the mode shifts to the "second mode".
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second mode is set when a second symbol is stopped and displayed due to the first variation during the setting of the first mode.

In such a gaming machine, when the "second symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation during the "first mode", the machine shifts to the "second mode", and the "second symbol" is displayed in the first variation during the "second mode". When the "first symbol" is stopped and displayed, a single electric support state is set. For this reason, for players who expect a single electric support state to be set, during a non-electric support state, if the player is in the "first mode", the "second symbol" will stop at the first fluctuation. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the user expects the "first symbol" to be displayed and, if in the "second mode", to stop displaying the "first symbol" at the first variation, thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible. In other words, although they are the same in that they are in a non-electronic support state, the "first mode" and "second mode" expect different symbols to stop and display at the first variation. It is possible to realize novel gameplay and increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming machine A4>
＜Overview＞
As a mode during the non-electric support state, a "third mode" can be set in which a single electric support state is established when the "first symbol" or the "second symbol" is stopped and displayed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2 or gaming machine A3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that a third mode can be set as a mode during the non-electric support state, in which the single electric support state is established when a first pattern or a second pattern is stopped and displayed.

In such a gaming machine, in addition to the "first mode" and "second mode," it is possible to set a "third mode in which a single electric support state is set when the first or second symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation" as a mode during the non-electric support state. In other words, the non-electric support state is the same in that it is during the non-electric support state, but the modes that can be set are "the first mode in which a single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation," "the second mode in which a single electric support state is set when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation," and "the third mode in which a single electric support state is set when the first or second symbol (any of the symbols more than in the second mode) is stopped and displayed in the first variation." Therefore, for a player who expects a single electric support state to be set, during a non-electric support state, if in "first mode", the player is made to expect a transition to "second mode" or "third mode", if in "second mode", the player is made to expect a transition to "third mode" or the "first symbol" to be displayed stationary during the first variation, and if in "third mode", the player is made to expect the "first symbol" or "second symbol" to be displayed stationary during the first variation. This realizes novel gameplay and makes it possible to increase interest in the game.

<Gaming machine A5>
＜Overview＞
When the "first symbol" is displayed stationary in the first variation during the "first mode", the game transitions to the "third mode".
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A4,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when a first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation while the first mode is set, the third mode is set.

In such a gaming machine, when the "first symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation during the "first mode", it shifts to the "third mode", and the "first symbol" is displayed in the first variation during the "third mode". When the "first symbol" or "second symbol" is stopped and displayed, a single electric support state is set. For this reason, for players who expect a single electric support state to be set, during a non-electric support state, if the player is in the "first mode", the "first symbol" will stop at the first fluctuation. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the user expects that the "first symbol" or "second symbol" will be stopped and displayed during the "third mode" when the first variation occurs. , it becomes possible to increase interest in the game. In other words, the "first mode" and "third mode" have different numbers of symbols (the first symbol in the first mode, In the third mode, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects either the first symbol or the second symbol to be displayed in a stopped state, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming Machine A6>
＜Overview＞
When the "second symbol" is displayed stopped during the first variation during the "second mode", the game transitions to the "third mode".
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A4 or gaming machine A5,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when a second symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation while the second mode is set, the third mode is set.

In such a gaming machine, when the "second symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation during the "second mode", the game machine shifts to the "third mode". Here, the "second mode" is a mode in which a single electric support state is set when the "first symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation, and the "third mode" is a mode in which the "first symbol" is stopped and displayed in the first variation. This is a mode in which a single electric support state is set when the "1st symbol" or the "2nd symbol" is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the "third mode" has a larger number of symbols that can trigger the setting of the single power support state than the "second mode", and is a mode in which the single power support state is more likely to be set. For this reason, for players who are expecting a single electric support state to be set, the "second symbol" will be stopped and displayed during the first variation during the "second mode" and the player will be switched to the "third mode". It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes players look forward to the transition, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming machine A7>
＜Overview＞
The difficult mode is a mode in which a single electric support state is set when any one of a first number of symbols is stopped and displayed in the first variation, and the easy mode is a mode in which a single electric support state is set when any one of a second number of symbols greater than the first number is stopped and displayed in the first variation.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1,
The difficulty mode is a mode in which the single electric support state is set when any one of the first number of symbols is stopped and displayed in the first variation,
The easy mode is a mode in which the single electric support state is set when any one of a second number of symbols greater than the first number is stopped and displayed in the first variation.

In such a gaming machine, as a mode during the non-electric support state, it is possible to set "a difficult mode in which a single electric support state is set when any of the first number of symbols is stopped and displayed in the first variation" and "an easy mode in which a single electric support state is set when any of the second number of symbols that is greater than the first number is stopped and displayed in the first variation". In other words, while the non-electric support state is the same in that it is in a non-electric support state, it is possible to set the mode to "a difficult mode in which the number of symbols that can be a trigger for setting a single electric support state is a first number" and "an easy mode in which the number of symbols that can be a trigger for setting a single electric support state is a second number that is greater than the difficult mode (first number)". For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which a player who expects a single electric support state to be set can expect that the "easy mode" will be set rather than the "difficult mode" during the non-electric support state, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. In addition, even though both modes are in a non-electric support state, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that allows the player to expect one of the different numbers of symbols (a first number in the hard mode and a second number in the easy mode) to be displayed in a stopped state in the "difficult mode" and "easy mode," thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

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

1... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24... First start port, 25... Second start port, 28... Large prize port, 35... Small prize port (variable ball entry port), 38... Specific port (specific area), 41... Performance display device, 41a, 41b, 41c... Decorative patterns, 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 (2)

A first variation execution means for 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 for executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting hole;
a jackpot game execution means for 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 for setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole is higher than that in the non-electric support state as game states;
In a gaming machine comprising:
In the non-electric support state, when a first pattern or a second pattern, which is a part of the patterns that can be stopped and displayed by the first variation, is stopped and displayed, a single electric support state , which is the electric support state not triggered by the jackpot game, may be set in place of the non-electric support state,
As a mode during the non-electric support state ,
A first mode in which the single electric support state is not set even if the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation ;
A second mode in which the single electric support state is set when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation ;
A third mode in which the single electric support state is set when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation;
A gaming machine characterized in that the above can be set . 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 non-electric support state, when some of the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation are stopped and displayed, the single electric support state, which is the electric support state that is not triggered by the jackpot game, It may be set in place of the non-electric support state,
As a mode during the non-electric support state,
A difficult mode in which the single electric support state is set when any of the first number of symbols among the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation is stopped and displayed;
an easy mode in which the single electric support state is set when any of the symbols of a second number greater than the first number among the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first variation is stopped and displayed;
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to set .

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