JPH06182047A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To achieve greater appealing to other players and quicker response of hall workers by enabling accurate recognition of playing condition, for example, guaranteeing big hit. CONSTITUTION:When variable display results of a pattern display device gives a lucky bonanza pattern (step S474), probability after the ending of a big hit is increased and, for example, the state of the increase probability is repeated a plurality of times. This allows the guaranteeing of bit hit in the respect of probability. Here, the position of guaranteeing big hit is reported with a lamp and an LED (step S478). The frequency of change in probability is displayed step (S480).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, more specifically, a pachinko ball is used as a game medium, and a jackpot game state can be displayed by a symbol display device, and a jackpot occurrence probability after a predetermined jackpot game is finished. Can be changed,
Also, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of repeatedly controlling a big hit in a high probability state by generating a lucky big hit pattern.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, for example, a pachinko machine is a typical game machine using balls as a game medium. Recently, in the process of playing a game with this gaming machine, the number of prize balls of a ball is large in a big hit game state (a special game state, hereinafter simply referred to as a big hit state), which attracts the interest of the player. .

In the conventional gaming machine, the display symbol of the special symbol display device is changed, and the symbol is determined as a big hit etc. by extracting a random number, and the game is rendered.
In addition, after the jackpot state ends, a jackpot (usually a continuous chan) may rarely occur within a range in which four balls that have won a so-called starting opening are stored (hereinafter, referred to as a starting storage range). , According to this, the number of payouts to the player is remarkably increased.

[0004]

By the way, there has been a gaming machine with a probability changing function for changing the probability of a big hit from the past. With the emergence of big hit symbols, the big hit guaranteed type game machine that changes the probability of subsequent big hits to make big hits easier is lucky. There was no notification means for distinguishing between big hits and normal big hits. Therefore, even though it is a guaranteed big hit that the player can enjoy a great deal of joy, there is a problem that the big hit notification is the same as the normal big hit notification, which makes the player somewhat dull. In addition, the display effect is low in terms of appealing to other players.

Further, a type that guarantees a big hit a plurality of times by means of a big hit design (for example, a big hit is guaranteed by increasing the probability of a big hit a plurality of times to easily generate a big hit: however, it is my power to pull the big hit) It is conceivable that, in that case, if the guaranteed number of times is not notified, the player may stop the game without knowing the state even though the guaranteed number of times is still available and leave the table. It was at a great disadvantage for me. On the other hand, the lucky number There is a problem in that it is difficult to deal with the guaranteed big hit because the big hit and the normal big hit are not separately notified and the guaranteed number of times is not notified.

Explaining specifically how difficult it is for a store clerk to respond, for example, in the case of a type that guarantees a big hit a plurality of times by increasing the big hit probability, there is a possibility that the big hit will occur in a short time. Then, it is necessary to prepare a so-called dollar box (ball box) in order to accept a large amount of pachinko balls that are discharged in the big hit state, but if the player does not operate the operation handle, the big hit state Since it is flat, I can not prepare it, so the clerk will prepare it. However, because the guarantee of the big hit and the guaranteed number of times are not notified, the clerk often delays his / her response even when the number of coins played is very large. Therefore, there is a possibility that the prize balls may overflow and the shooting may be stopped, resulting in inability to play. Therefore, prompt response is desired.

Further, when a big hit occurs, it is necessary to prepare a big hit number tag for counting the number of big hits. In addition, a big hit stand announcement will be made in the store to appeal to other players, but it is also necessary to make this preparation. However, since the big hit guarantee and the guaranteed number of times were not announced, the above-mentioned preparations were delayed.

Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of accurately recognizing a gaming state such as a big hit guarantee, enhancing appeal to other players, and promptly responding to a clerk. Has an aim.

[0009]

To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has at least a normal jackpot symbol (eg, "222") in the variable display result of the symbol display device (eg, a special symbol display device 63). ,, has a symbol display control means (for example, accessory control circuit board 107 and display CPU 302) for controlling each of the lucky big hit symbols (for example, "777") to be generated, and based on the occurrence of each of the big hit symbols. It is possible to appear a big hit game state, and equipped with probability changing means (for example, accessory control circuit board 107) that changes the probability of occurrence of the big hit symbol from a low probability to a high probability after the end of a predetermined big hit game. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1), in which a lucky jackpot pattern is determined for the variable display result of the symbol display device. Determining means (e.g., character object control circuit board 107) and, the lucky jackpot repeating state control means for controlling a state repeating the probability changing unit based on the determination output of the symbol decision means (e.g., character object control circuit board 10
7), and when the probability changing means is controlled in a repeating state by the repeating state control means, special jackpot notification control means (for example, accessory control circuit) for controlling the notification of the jackpot gaming state in a special state Special jackpot notification means (for example, a gaming state notification lamp, speaker 111) that performs notification related to the state in which the probability changing means is controlled in a repeated state based on the output of the board 107) and the special jackpot notification control means. And are provided.

In a preferred mode, the repetition state number notification control means (for example, the accessory control circuit board 1) for controlling the repetition number control means to notify the repetition number.
07) is provided and the special jackpot notification means notifies the number of repetitions of the repetition state control means.

When a big hit occurs based on the repeating state control means, subtracting means (for example, accessory control circuit board 107) for subtracting the repeating number in the repeating state number notification control means is provided. .

[0012]

In the present invention, when the variable display result of the symbol display device becomes the lucky big hit symbol, the probability after the big hit is increased, and, for example, the up state is repeated a plurality of times.
That is, a big hit is guaranteed in terms of probability. At this time, the notification state of the guaranteed state of the big hit is notified (for example, displayed or voiced). Therefore, the player can accurately recognize the game state by notifying the game state such as a big hit guarantee, and the appeal to other players is also improved. Furthermore, the clerk's response becomes quicker in response to the gaming state.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 44 show an embodiment in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the entire pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a pachinko machine, and a similar number of pachinko machines 1 are installed in a game shop. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 and a card type ball lending machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 2. These are installed in pairs.

The ball lending machine 3 is formed in a vertically long type having a relatively narrow width and has a certain depth. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the side of the pachinko machine 1 for convenience of the player. Also, the ball lending machine 3 can be separated from the pachinko machine 2 and can be replaced during repair, but at least the pachinko machine 1 and the ball lending machine 3 are connected due to a signal. Unless it is done, the game cannot be played.

The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader,
The front panel 4 of the ball lending machine 3 is provided with a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card type card corresponding to the card reader is inserted, and a card remaining number indicator 6 for displaying the remaining number of cards. . It should be noted that the card insertion slot 5 used is capable of displaying the acceptance of the card, and for example, a card acceptance indicator 7 is provided on the card insertion slot 5, and the card acceptance indicator 7 is composed of a light emitting diode or the like. Display that the acceptance is valid.

The card remaining frequency indicator 6 is composed of, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes in three rows, and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 is 1
Display up to the 00s in frequency units. In the frequency unit, one degree corresponds to 100 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculating degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a 3000 yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card remaining number display 6 as 30 degrees. As a prepaid card, for example, 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 3000 yen, 5
It is equivalent to 000 yen, and it is already on the market like pachinko type throttle machines using metal.

Here, as the prepaid card, for example, a Pucky card (registered trademark) dedicated to pachinko games is used. Therefore, in this embodiment, a game can be started with the necessary balls secured by inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 5 in addition to bringing in a pachinko ball.

The pachinko machine 2 has a frame-shaped front frame 11 as a portion visible on the front side, and a metal frame (glass frame) 12 arranged in an opening of the frame-shaped front frame 11 and supporting a glass 12a.
, Game board 13 (see FIG. 2) and front display panel 14
And a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is openably and closably supported by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (microscopically omitted) with respect to a wooden machine frame 16 in which the pachinko machine 2 is installed.
The metal frame 12 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable.

The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape such that the front side is projected and slightly raised, and the front display panel 14 has an upper plate 2 for receiving a pachinko ball as a prize ball.
1 is formed, and a card frequency display (card balance display) 22, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23, a card ejection button (return button) 24, and a ball lending indicator 25 are formed on the front side.
Is provided. The ball lendable display is not limited to the dot LED 25, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp. One end of the front display panel 14 is openably and closably supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11. Further, reference numeral 26 is a push button for opening and closing a passage connecting the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 which will be described later.

The card frequency indicator 22 is composed of, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes in three rows, and the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 is 100.
Display up to the place of in units of frequency. In frequency units, 1 degree is 1
It is equivalent to 00 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculation of degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a 3000 yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card frequency indicator 22 as 30 degrees.

In this embodiment, the card frequency indicator 22
In the above description, 7-segment light-emitting diodes are used to form three columns, but the present invention is not limited to this, and dot-LEDs, liquid crystals, fluorescent display tubes and the like may be used. This also applies to the card remaining number display 6. Further, the card frequency display 22 may be combined with the card remaining frequency display 6.

The ball lending button 23 is a unit for discharging a pachinko ball, which will be described later, on the back of the pachinko machine 2 in units of once within the range of the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 5. It is a switch that is pushed by the player in order to discharge it from the one that also serves as the rental. In this case, the display of the state in which the pachinko balls can be lent out is performed by the ball lending indicator 25. If the pachinko balls can be lent out, the entire ball lending button 23 may be shining.

On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not ready for lending, even if the ball lending indicator 25 is turned off and the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When the ball lending button 23 is pressed once, only pachinko balls (for example, 25 balls) corresponding to one time are lent out and supplied to the upper plate 21. If you press it twice, pachinko balls equivalent to twice will be lent out.

The card ejection button 24 is for pulling out the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 5 to the outside from the card insertion slot 5. In this embodiment, this button is used when the player wants to end the game. By pressing, the prepaid card is pulled out again from the card insertion slot 5. The player can pick up the withdrawn prepaid card and freely select whether to start the game on another pachinko machine or to end the game this time.

An ashtray 31 is formed on the left side of the front operation panel 15 and is formed in such a shape that the center side of the front surface projects forward, and the inside of the projecting portion becomes a ball storage tray (sauce tray) 32. ing. The ball storage tray 32 has a role of receiving a prize ball when the upper plate 21 is full of pachinko balls, and is for temporarily storing balls. Also,
The front operation panel 15 is provided with a punching lever 33 and a firing operation knob 34 of the firing device.

The ball drop lever 33 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the outside downward, and when the ball drop lever 33 is moved to the left, for example, the ball storage tray 32.
The bottom part of the bottom part is open so that the ball can be discharged downward. The firing operation knob 34 is for operating a firing device that causes one of the pachinko balls lined up in a row to be in a firing position one by one into the game area on the front surface of the game board 13.

On the other hand, in the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, from the left side, in order from the left, a prize ball discharge indicator 41 that lights up when prize balls are discharged, a ball rental discharge indicator 42 that lights up when ball rental is discharged, and a pachinko machine. 2 is provided with a completion lamp 43 that is turned on when a stopped state occurs. The metal frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the front frame 11, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device by inserting a key into the locking hole 51 and operating the key. When the metal frame 12 is opened, by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole 51 and rotating it, the locked state of the locking device is released and the metal frame 12 is opened.

Next, the game board 13 is an area for making a judgment of out or safe while dropping a shot pachinko ball from above, and when a ball enters the winning opening and becomes safe, a predetermined number of prizes are given. The balls are discharged from a ball discharging device described later and are supplied to the upper plate 21. Even if the ball is fired by operating the firing operation knob 34, the pachinko ball returns to the firing position or is discharged to the ball storage tray 32 when it becomes a foul.

Here, the game area on the game board 13 is for playing the game by changing the symbol content of the special symbol display device to which the present invention is applied, for example, the so-called "first type".
Belonging to or equipped with a special symbol display device "3rd
Any structure may be adopted as long as it belongs to the “species”, but as an example, the type belonging to the “first kind” shown in FIG. 2 is used in this embodiment. The application of the present invention is not limited to the type belonging to the “first type” shown in FIG.
Even those belonging to the “third type” can be widely applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, around the game area, ejected balls are guided to the upper part of the game area, and an out ball collection port 77 described later.
A rail 61 having a function of guiding up to is arranged. In addition, a special symbol display device (so-called accessory device) 63 having a movable variable display 62 which can be mechanically displaced in the center is arranged at approximately the center of the game area.
Below the special symbol display device 63, a tulip-type ordinary electric starting port (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "den") 64 is arranged, and the operation result of the special symbol display device 63 does not accept game balls. A variable winning device (a special winning opening, so-called attacker) 65 is arranged as a special winning opening that changes from a state to a second state that is easy to accept.

A normal symbol display (hereinafter appropriately referred to as a universal symbol display) 64a is arranged below the normal electric starting port 64, and the normal symbol display 64a is a 9-segment LE.
It is composed of D and can display 20 kinds of numbers or symbols (A, B, C, ...) In a range of 0 to 19. The normal symbol display device 64a corresponds to a normal symbol display device.

The special symbol display device 63 is an ordinary electric starting port 6
When the ball wins 4 (however, the timing of starting memory will be described later), the content of the special symbol of the variable display 62 is changed, and the symbol is in a specific profit state (that is, in the special mode game state, for example, Jackpot state of jackpot: "777"
Etc.), the variable winning device (attacker) 65 is designed to open. The variable display 62 is, for example, 3
It has large 7-segment LEDs arranged in rows and displays specific numbers or symbols (A, B, C, etc.) on these LEDs. In the following description, the above-mentioned specific profit state will be simply referred to as a big hit state. Also, the special symbol display device 63
The detailed configuration of is described later.

Above the variable display unit 62 are four special figure switch memory indicators (corresponding to so-called start memory indicators).
66 is provided, and the special figure switch storage indicator 66 indicates that the number of winning balls is stored within the range of four when the ordinary electric starting opening 64 wins a ball. Further, a probability variation determination indicator 91 and a probability variation number determination indicator 92 are arranged above the variable display unit 62, each of which is composed of a 7-segment LED,
It is possible to display symbols (numbers) in the range of 9. Note that symbols (for example, A, B, C) can be displayed.

When the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 perform control to vary the jackpot probability by the jackpot pattern (eg, lucky jackpot symbol) of the special symbol display device 63, the probability variation is determined. It is used as a special jackpot informing means for displaying the number of events and probability fluctuations. In this case, when the jackpot probability fluctuates, the determination of the fluctuation is displayed by the probability fluctuation determination indicator 91. For example, when controlling to increase the jackpot probability after the jackpot is over, a number is displayed on the probability variation determination display 91 at the same time as the jackpot occurrence. This number shows the number of fluctuations that the jackpot probability increases after a jackpot. The number of probability changes is displayed on the probability change number determination display 92.

As described above, the probability variation determination display 9
1 and probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 is not an example of using as special jackpot notification means, for example, another game means 93
May be used to determine the fluctuation of the jackpot probability. In this case, the probability variation determination display device 91 and the probability variation number determination display device 92 perform a game different from the variable game in which the big hit game is generated by the special symbol display device 63,
Another game means 93 is configured. The operations of the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are controlled by a CPU 301 for a role object, which will be described later, and the CPU 301 for a role object constitutes another game control means.

Then, the probability variation determination indicator 91 starts the symbol rotation at the same time that the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, and stops at a specific number (eg, "3", "7"). Play a game in which fluctuations are determined. If you stop at a number other than a specific number (for example, "0"),
The variation of the jackpot probability is not determined. On the other hand, the probability variation determination display 92 starts the symbol rotation after the symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is stopped, and here, the probability variation determination is performed by lottery to determine and display the probability variation determination. is there. For example, if “7” is displayed, the number of probability fluctuations is 7
When 3 is displayed, the number of times of probability fluctuation becomes 3 times.

Further, the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92 can also display the remaining frequency of the probability fluctuation frequency. For example, when the probability fluctuation frequency is 7, the probability fluctuation frequency remaining after the big hit occurs once. "6" is displayed as. When the remaining number of probability fluctuations becomes “0”, the probability fluctuation stops and the original low probability is restored. Of course, it is also possible to execute the another game by using both the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92, and the special symbol display device 63. At this time, both form another game means.

On the side of the special symbol display device 63, universal figure starting gates (normal symbol starting gates, hereinafter referred to as universal figure gates) 67 and 68 are arranged, and the universal figure starting gate 67, 68 has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, it is normally an electric start port 64.
Change the symbol (for example, the number) of the normal symbol display 64a arranged in, and when this number becomes a predetermined specific symbol (for example, "7"), the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is electrically operated. It is designed to open only for a certain period of time. Normally, the tulip of the electric starting port 64 is normally closed, but is controlled to open under a certain condition as described above. Further, as will be described later in detail, the opening time of the tulip is variably controlled.

Further, general winning openings 69 and 70 are installed on the left and right sides below the special symbol display device 63. Further, a plurality of hitting ball direction changing members 71 to 76 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. in addition,
An out-ball collecting port 77 is formed in the lower center of the game area.

On the other hand, a reach lamp 81, side lamps 82a and 82b, decorative lamps 83a and 83b, and a game state notification lamp 84 are provided at appropriate positions around the game board 13. The reach lamp 81 blinks when the display content of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is in the reach state to increase the player's expectation, and when it is a big hit, an appropriate display state suitable for the big hit. (For example, the number of times of blinking changes) and has a function of aiming for a staging effect. Side lamps 82a, 82b
The decoration lamps 83a and 83b are turned on or blinked appropriately according to the contents of the game to enhance the realism of the game.

Further, the gaming state notification lamp (special jackpot notification means) 84 is a lucky jackpot symbol, when a special lucky jackpot symbol occurs, when the probability of occurrence of jackpot symbols after the jackpot game is changed from low probability to high probability. (At the same time, changing the probability of hitting a public figure or changing the probability of hitting a single figure independently), when the probability up state is repeatedly controlled, and when the probability change is newly and repeatedly controlled from the beginning. Each aspect of can be displayed.

The probability of hitting a normal figure is the ordinary symbol display 64a
Is the probability that the symbol will be a specific symbol. As for the display of each mode, for example, the gaming state notification lamp 84 may be finely divided and a plate may be attached to the surface so that each content can be understood, and the corresponding plate may be brightly lit, or the gaming state. You may make it distinguish by changing the blinking mode of the notification lamp 84. In the latter case, the notification may be made in combination with the voice synthesis from the speaker (special jackpot notification means) 111.

As the game state notification lamp 84, for example, the prize ball discharge indicator 41, the ball rental discharge indicator 42, and the completion lamp 43 arranged on the upper portion of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2 are changed and used. Alternatively, the gaming state notification lamp 84 may be provided in these places. Furthermore, a game state notification lamp 84 may be newly installed as a separate member on the pachinko machine 2.

Next, FIG. 3 is a view showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2. In FIG. 3, a storage tank (upper tank) 101, which is a main back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2,
Taxiway 102, relay board (external terminal board) 103, ball ejection device 104, ejection control circuit board 105, ball gathering cover 1
06, accessory control circuit board 107, mounting adapter 10
8, a firing circuit board 109, a base frame body 110 of the back mechanism board, and a speaker 111.

The base frame 110 is formed of an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin, and is attached to a metal frame (not shown) fixed to the back side of the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2. Then, various unit parts such as a storage tank 101, a guide path 102, a relay board (external terminal board) 103, a ball discharging device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, a ball gathering cover 106, a role are provided on the base frame 110. Object control circuit board 107,
A mounting adapter 108, a firing circuit board 109, etc. are mounted (for example, fixed by a one-touch claw member), these various unit parts and the base frame 11
The back mechanism board 112 is called as a general term for 0.

The storage tank 101 previously stores the balls before being discharged, and a shortage of the number of balls in the storage tank 101 is detected by a replenishment sensor (not shown). Is replenished. The balls in the storage tank 101 are guided by the guide path 102, and the ball discharging device 104
Discharged by. Although the guideway 102 is not particularly limited, it is possible to discharge a large number of balls in a short time.
A ball leveling member for preventing the weight of the balls and a standby ball detector (both not shown) are provided in the middle of the strip. Further, such a two-row structure is the same inside the ball discharging device 104.

The relay board 103 relays the input of AC power and the exchange of signals with the hall control device. In this embodiment, for example, a normal jackpot design, a lucky jackpot design, a special lucky jackpot design. It is also used as a notification terminal that relays a signal that notifies the information generated and the result of another game. In addition, the information such as the fact that the big hit probability and the universal figure hit probability are changed, and the state in which each probability change is repeatedly controlled is relayed.

The discharge control circuit board 105 performs various controls necessary for discharging balls, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various controls necessary for operation of the accessory on the game board 13. Further, the accessory control circuit board 107 has a built-in probability setting switch for changing and setting the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63 and the specific symbol probability (probability of hitting a regular symbol) of the ordinary symbol display device 64a, and the probability setting. The switch insertion opening 121 of the switch is exposed and arranged on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. The probability setting switch may change and set only the jackpot probability.

The probability setting switch is, for example, 1/200,
Special symbol display device 6 in 3 stages of 1/210 and 1/220
So that you can easily change the jackpot probability of 3, from the outside,
It has three contacts. Similarly, the probability of hitting a normal figure also has three contact points so that it can be easily changed from the outside into three steps of 1/5, 1/10, and 1/20. Each switch may be interlocked or may be individually adjustable. The contact of the probability setting switch can be operated by the staff in the hall, and the set value is displayed on a predetermined display, but after a certain period of time has passed, it is kept secret so that it disappears and can not be seen from the outside. ing. In addition,
The change of the big hit probability or the common figure hit probability of the special symbol display device 63 is not limited to the above three stages, but may be changed.

The mounting adapter 108 allows the large accessory control circuit board 107 to be easily attached to the base frame 110 when the accessory control circuit board 107 becomes larger than that shown in FIG. It serves as a support member to which the accessory control circuit board is attached, and is fixed to the base frame 110. The firing circuit board 109 performs various controls necessary for firing a ball, and the base of the firing control circuit is housed in a predetermined case. The speaker 111 is for notifying a sound effect necessary for a game (for example, a sound effect associated with discharging a ball) or an artificial synthetic sound,
Various sounds are generated to notify the player of the number of discharged balls, the prize mode and the rental of balls.

Further, in the present embodiment, the speaker 111 is a lucky big hit symbol, when a special lucky big hit symbol is generated, when the probability of occurrence of the big hit symbol is changed from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game is finished (at the same time as a normal symbol hit). When changing the probability or changing the probability of hitting a figure on its own), when the probability-up state is repeatedly controlled for the jackpot probability and the probability of hitting a figure, each probability change is repeated anew from the beginning. Each mode when controlled is notified by a voice synthesis sound, a sound effect, or the like. Note that this notification may be performed in combination with the game state notification lamp 84.

The control circuit board is a control circuit board (that is, a board that realizes the function of the control circuit) and a box-shaped metal or resin chassis box that houses this board. It is used as a concept that includes and as one.

The ball gathering cover 106 closes the central opening which is opened at the center of the base frame 110, and this central opening serves as a space for mounting the special symbol display device 63. The rear side of the ball gathering cover 106 is formed so as to bulge out, and has a structure in which the rear side of the discharge control circuit board 105 and the accessory control circuit board 107 is largely projected rearward. By closing the central opening with the ball gathering cover 106, balls dropped from the storage tank 101 or the like do not collide with the back surface side of the game board 13.

Structure of Special Symbol Display Device Next, the structure of the special symbol display device 63 will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the special symbol display device 63. In FIG. 4, 150 are arranged on both sides of the upper portion of the special symbol display device 63, and from the collision of the pachinko balls, the special symbol display device 63.
Protective armor, 151 is a winning entrance (general winning opening) that is open at the top of the special symbol display device 63, and 152 is an accessory relay board that relays various wires of the special symbol display device 63.
Reference numeral 153 is a decorative lens that decorates the operation of the accessory, and 154 is a lamp located behind the decorative lens. Decorative lens 1
Reference numeral 53 is formed of a transparent resin member, and is illuminated by a lamp 154 from behind to show up the accessory. The variable display 62 is composed of three parts arranged in three rows, and is divided into a variable display (left) 62L, a variable display (middle) 62M, and a variable display (right) 62R.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the rear surface side of the special symbol display device 63. In FIG. 5, 160 is a casing of the special symbol display device 63, the armor part 150 is arranged on the upper part of the casing 160, and the variable display 62 is housed inside the casing 160. Boss portions 162a and 162b to which the lamp base 161 can be attached are formed in the upper rear part of the casing 160. The boss portions 162a and 162b are respectively passed through holes 161a and 161b formed in the lamp base 161 to form balls. The fixing portions 163a and 163b of the guide member 163 are screwed. The ball guiding member 163 is the winning entrance 1
It guides the balls won in 51 to the passage leading to the safe processing unit for processing one safe ball.
The balls that have won the prize are guided to the ball guiding member 163 via a semi-cylindrical passage 151a formed in the upper part of the casing 160.

Two decorative lamps 164a and 164b are arranged on the front surface side of the lamp base 161, and these decorative lamps 164a and 164b are arranged in the casing 16.
Circular openings 165a, 165b formed in the upper part of 0
To project to the front side of the special symbol display device 63 and illuminate the front side as necessary. Opening 1
Four slightly smaller circular openings 166 are formed on the lower side of 65a and 165b, and the four special figure switch storage indicators 66 (not shown in FIG. 5) are respectively passed through these openings 166. Faces the front side of the special symbol display device 63 and is visible to the player. The special figure switch storage indicator 66 is attached to the indicator base 167, and the indicator base 167 is fixed to the casing 160 by an appropriate fixing means. On the other hand, on the rear side of the lamp base 161, there are three decorative lamps 168a ...
168c are arranged and these decorative lamps 168 are arranged.
a to 168c illuminate the decorative lens 153 made of transparent resin.

In FIG. 5, the variable display (middle) 62M disposed in the center of the variable display 62 is shown in a disassembled state, and the variable display (middle) 62M is roughly divided into the jockey portion 171 and It is divided into the doll section 172. The jockey portion 171 is an LED board 173 that can display specific numbers and symbols, and a board case 1 that can store the LED board 173.
74, a jockey member 175 formed in the shape of a beer jockey, and a foam member 176 formed in the shape of an image of a state in which beer poured into the jockey of beer overflows into a foam. It is configured.
The LED board 173 can be fitted in the board case 174, and the board case 174 can be fitted in the jockey member 175. The foam member 176 is fixed to the upper portion of the jockey member 175 with a screw.

On the other hand, the doll portion 172 is eccentrically connected to a disk-shaped shield plate 213 connected to a shaft 210a of a mascot motor 210, which will be described later, and is driven by a link member 18.
1 and a pair of arm members 182 that are actuated by the driving force of the link member 181 and are formed in the shape of a doll.
a, 182b and the arm members 182a, 182b with the pin 18
Support member 1 rotatably supported by 3a and 183b
83 and a face member 184 formed in the shape of a doll's face, which is also rotatably supported by the pins 183c and 183d of the support member 183, are sequentially combined. And the jockey part 171 is the doll part 1
The variable display (middle) 62M is assembled so as to be sandwiched between the pair of arm members 182a and 182b of 72.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the drive system of the special symbol display device 63. In FIG. 6, a decorative lens 153
Also serves as a main body, which is the core of the accessory mechanism including the variable display 62. Specifically, the upper part of the main body is mainly a decorative lens part, and the lower part is mainly a mounting part for each component. A central mounting member 191 is fixed to the rear surface side of the main body of the decorative lens 153, and the decorative lamp 19 is attached to the central mounting member 191.
2 is fixed and the actuator opening 19 is provided.
3, 194 are formed. Also, the decorative lens 153
In the lower part on the back side of the main body of the LED, the LED bases 20 of the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right) 62R are provided.
1,202 are attached by screws.

On the other hand, on the front side of the main body of the decorative lens 153, a variable display (left) 62L and a variable display (right) 62 are provided.
The respective R dolls 203 and 204 are attached. One of the doll parts 203 includes a beer bottle part 203a that imitates the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle) and a pouring doll 203b that imitates a doll that pours a beer bottle into the jockey of the jockey part 171.
03b is fixed to the main body of the decorative lens 153. A rod 203c is provided on the back surface of the beer bottle portion 203a, and the rod 203c has a hole 203d formed in the pouring doll 203b and a hole 1 formed in the decorative lens 153.
Solenoid through 53a (beer bottle solenoid)
It is connected to a rod lever 206 connected to 205 and receives the driving force of this rod lever 206.

Similarly, the other doll portion 204 is a beer bottle portion 204a that imitates the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle).
And a pouring doll 204b that imitates a doll that pours a beer bottle into the jockey of the jockey portion 171. The pouring doll 204b is fixed to the main body of the decorative lens 153. Further, the rod 204 is provided on the back surface of the beer bottle portion 204a.
c is provided, and the rod 204c is connected to a rod lever 208 connected to a solenoid (beer bottle solenoid) 207 through a hole 204d formed in the pouring doll 204b and a hole 153b formed in the decorative lens 153. It is designed to receive the driving force of. Rod levers 206 and 208 are solenoids 2
Pins 05 and 207 are respectively coupled to the arms 205a and 207a, so that the arms 205a and 207a can rotate by receiving the displacement force of the arms 205a and 207a.

The arms 205a and 207a are respectively provided with springs 205 when the solenoids 205 and 207 are not energized.
When the solenoids 205 and 207 are energized, the springs 205b and 207b do not drive the rod levers 206 and 208 at the positions shown by the biasing forces of b and 207b.
The solenoids 205 and 207 are attracted to the urging force of 207b to drive the rod levers 206 and 208, respectively. When the rod levers 206 and 208 are driven, the rod levers 206 and 208 rotate, and their rotational powers are transmitted to the rods 203c and 204c provided on the back surfaces of the beer bottle portions 203a and 204a, respectively, and as shown in FIG. 204
a is inclined to the variable display (middle) 62M and is displaced in a style as if pouring beer from the beer bottle into the jockey of the jockey portion 171. Note that FIG. 7 shows one beer bottle portion 203a, but the other beer bottle portion 20a.
The same operation is performed for 4a.

Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a displacement operation for one doll portion 203. As shown in FIG. 8, the solenoid 205 is not normally energized, the arm 205a receives the biasing force of the spring 205b, and is in the position shown in FIG. 8A, and the rod lever 206 is not driven. Therefore, the beer bottle portion 203a is not displaced, and the beer bottle is in a standing state. When the solenoid 205 is energized, as shown in FIG. 8B, the arm 205a is attracted by the solenoid 205 against the biasing force of the spring 205b, the rod lever 206 is driven and rotated, and the rotational force is generated. Beer bottle part 2 transmitted to 203a
03a is displaced, and it is as if the beer bottle is jockey part 17
An action like pouring into the jockey of 1 is performed.

Referring again to FIG. 6, 210 is a mascot motor, and the mascot motor 210 is a bracket 21.
The boss portion 21 provided on the main body of the decorative lens 153 through
It is fixed at 2. The bracket 211 is attached to the boss portion 212 with a screw. Mascot motor 21
The 0 axis 210a is connected to a disk-shaped shield plate 213, and a slit 213s is formed in the shield plate 213. The shield plate 213 is rotatable so as to be sandwiched by a photo sensor type motor sensor 214 formed in a U-shape, and the motor sensor 214 is shielded by the shield plate 213.
By receiving the light of the light emitting diode at the timing when the slit 213s of the
The rotational position of 0 is detected. The motor sensor 214 includes a sensor mounting boss portion 215a provided on the central mounting member 191.
It is fixed to 215b.

A decoration lamp 220 illuminates the lower part of the decoration lens 153, and the decoration lamp 220 is a decoration lens 153.
It is attached to a boss portion 221 provided on the main body. Also, behind the central mounting member 191, the accessory relay board 152.
It is designed to be attached, and the accessory relay board 15
Reference numeral 2 includes a board 152a on which various connectors are arranged, and a case 152b for housing and protecting the board 152a. The boss portion 152 is provided on the other surface side of the case 152b.
c, 152d are provided, and the boss portions 152c, 15c
A lamp base 222 is attached to 2d. The lamp base 222 includes two decorative lamps 222a and 222b.
Are arranged, and these decorative lamps 222a, 222a
2b illuminates the rear surface side of the decorative lens 153.

The displacement operation of the central variable display (middle) 62M will now be described. Normally, as shown in Figure 7,
The variable display (middle) 62M is in an upright state, and when the upright state of the variable display (middle) 62M is viewed from the side, FIG.
It is shown as 0 (a). At this time, the disk-shaped shield plate 2 connected to the shaft 210a of the mascot motor 210
13 is at a position where the slit 213s is sandwiched by a photo sensor type motor sensor 214 formed in a U shape. Thereby, the rotation position of the mascot motor 210 is the normal position, that is, the variable display (middle) 62M
Is detected as an operating position in which is upright.

In this case, the shield plate 213 is connected to the link member 181 via the pin 231, and the pin 231 is in an eccentric position deviated from the center point of the shield plate 213. In the state of FIG. 10A, the slit 213s of the shield plate 213 is
Is located between the motor sensors 214 and is normally held at this position, the link member 181
Is in a substantially horizontal state, and the pair of arm members 182a and 182b rotatably connected to the link member 181 is a jockey member 175 that imitates the jockey shape of beer.
Is supported almost vertically, and a face member 184 simulating a doll's face is located above the jockey member 175. This normal state is shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the mascot motor 210 is energized and rotated (for example, ½ rotation), the disc-shaped shield plate 213 connected to the shaft 210a of the mascot motor 210 as shown in FIG. This shield 2 that rotates
Link member 181 eccentrically connected to 13
Is driven (pushed forward as indicated by the arrow).
As a result, the pair of arm members 182a and 182b rotate by receiving the driving force of the link member 181, and the jockey member 1
Tilt 75. At the same time, the upper portion of the jockey member 175 abuts the lower portion of the face member 184, pushing up the face member 184 and inclining it in the same manner. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the shape of the doll's face overlaps the beer jockey, and both the jockey member 175 and the face member 184 are in a constant inclined state.

After that, when the mascot motor 210 further rotates, the link member 181 is pulled backward, and both the jockey member 175 and the face member 184 return to the upright state. In this way, the jockey member 175 and the face member 184 are displaced according to the rotation of the mascot motor 210.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the displacement operation of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63. When a ball is won in the starting winning opening 65, the content of the special symbol on the variable display 62 changes (scrolls), and when the symbol becomes a doublet state (for example, "222"), it becomes a big hit. Figure 1
1 (a) is the result of reach state (reach scroll),
The variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R display "212". At this time, since it is a reach scroll, the beer bottle portion 203a
Also, the beer bottle portion 204a is tilted together to perform a displacement operation such that a beer bottle is poured into the jockey of the jockey portion 171. In this embodiment, the variable display 62
The stop of the special symbol is performed in the order of variable display (left) 62L → variable display (right) 62R → variable display (middle) 62M.

Here, the reach scroll is the reach state when the first (variable display (left) 62L of the left symbol) and the second (variable display (right) 62R of the right symbol) symbols stop. Rolls (eg, "2X2") occurs, and
It is a control that changes (scrolls) the third symbol display at a slow speed different from the normal speed when stopping the symbol of the second symbol (variable display (middle) 62M of the medium symbol). As a result, the player has an expectation of a big hit (for example, “222”) because of the reach, and the presence of the game is enhanced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11B, just before the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R shift to the state showing "222", the beer Jockey part 171 and doll part 1
Both 72 are in a constant tilt state (a state in which the player leans backwards when viewed from the player). At this time, the beer bottle portion 20
3a has already returned to the original state (upright state).

When a big hit is actually made, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R stop at "222", but when not a big hit. As shown in FIG. 11C, the result of the variable display (middle) 62M further scrolls to “3” (or scrolls further than “3”). At this time, the jockey portion 171 and the doll portion 172, which were in a constant tilt state, are restored to the original upright state again.

In this way, the beer bottle portion 203a, the beer bottle portion 204a, the jockey portion 171 and the variable display device (left) 62L, the variable display device (middle) 62M, and the variable display device (right) 62R are scrolled according to the scrolling. The doll section 172 performs the above-described mechanical operation to increase the player's expectation.

Next, FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 12, this control system is roughly divided into a character object CPU 301 for controlling the special symbol display device 63 and the universal symbol display device 64a, and a special symbol display device CP for controlling the display of the variable display device 62.
The system is divided into systems related to U302 (hereinafter referred to as display CPU302). First, the system related to the accessory CPU 301 will be described. The accessory CPU 301 has a ROM 311 that stores control programs and the like, and temporary storage (for example, start storage) of data necessary for setting and controlling the work area. A frequency dividing circuit 313 that outputs a necessary control signal to the RAM 312 that performs
And a power supply circuit 314 that supplies necessary power to the accessory CPU 301 and the like.

Also, the accessory CPU 301 is the bus line 3
Data and signals are exchanged with the ROM 311, the RAM 312, the output port 315, the buffer gate 316, the sound generator 317, and the voice synthesis IC 318 via the display CPU 30.
The data and the signal are directly transmitted to the No. 2.

The sound generator 317 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the voice synthesis IC 318 produces a sound necessary for the game (for example, a voice that raises a player's expectation at the time of a reach or a big hit: "Yatta. Reach. Reach. Or “Yatane!”). The signals from the sound generator 317 and the voice synthesis IC 318 are amplified by the amplifier 319 and emitted from the speaker 111.

The output port 315 outputs the signal from the accessory CPU 301 to the driver 320, and the driver 320 drives the control signal from the output port 315 to generate various drive signals, and the external information terminal 103a and the special winning opening. Solenoid 331, various lamps in special symbol display device 63, LED 332, mascot motor 210, beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207, universal electric solenoid 36
1, output to the universal figure display 64a, the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92.

The external information terminal 103a transmits information on various states of the special symbol display device 63 (eg, big hit state, another game state, number of transitions to each cycle at the time of big hit, puncture state, etc.) to the hall management device. And relays the signal for this purpose, and is arranged on the relay board 103. In addition, the universal figure display 64a may relay a signal for transmitting information in which the specific symbol is changed or information in which each probability is changed.

The special winning opening solenoid 331 is for opening the variable winning device (attacker) 65, and when the special symbol display device 63 is in the big hit state, it is large for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle on condition of V winning. The winning opening solenoid 331 is excited to open the attacker 65. Various lamps and LEDs 33 in the special symbol display device 63
2 includes various decorative lamps (eg, reach lamp 81, side lamps 82a and 82b, decorative lamp 83).
a, 83b, etc.), the special figure switch memory display 66, etc. The ordinary electric solenoid 361 electrically operates the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 to open it for a predetermined time.

On the other hand, a signal from a low pass filter 341 that receives various information signals is input to the buffer gate 316, and the low pass filter 341 has a special figure starting switch 342, a count switch 343, a continuation switch 344, and a normal figure starting switch. The signal from 362 is input. In addition, from the low-pass filter 341 to the accessory C
Regarding the signal taken in PU301, CP for accessory
U301 is used to read the software twice to prevent chattering in consideration of the time constant of noise.

The special figure starting switch 342 detects that a ball has entered the ordinary electric starting port 64, and the count switch 3
Reference numeral 43 detects that a ball has won in the variable winning device 65 as a special winning opening. The continuation switch 344 is arranged on the variable winning device 65 and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. The universal figure starting switch 362 is embedded in, for example, the universal figure gates 67 and 68, and detects that the ball has passed through the gates.

Next, the system related to the display CPU 302 will be described. The display CPU 302 is an accessory CPU
Special symbol display device 6 in response to commands and data from 301
In addition to performing control for variably operating the display symbol of 3, the ROM 351 that stores the control program and the display symbol data and the like, and the RAM 352 that temporarily sets the work area and temporarily stores the data necessary for the control are built-in. ing. The display CPU 302 is supplied with necessary clocks and power from the frequency dividing circuit 313 and the power supply circuit 314. Further, the display CPU 302 uses the bus line 353.
A signal is output to the driver 354 through the driver 354, and the driver 354 receives the display C input through the bus line 353.
The drive signal is generated by driving the signal from the PU 302 and is output to the variable display 62.

The above circuits including the accessory CPU 301 are:
It is realized by a board unit called accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 2. Further, the board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the ball lending machine 3, the island equipment, the management device of the game shop, and the like. The display CPU 302 is provided in a display circuit (not shown) that is separate from the accessory control circuit board 107, and the display circuit is arranged on the rear surface of the casing 160 of the special symbol display device 63. Accessory control circuit board 10
7 and the display CPU 302 have a function as a symbol display control means, and the accessory control circuit board 107 is a probability changing means, a lucky jackpot symbol determination means, a repeated state control means, a special jackpot notification control means, a repeated state number notification control. It has a function as a means and a subtraction means.

Next, the above-mentioned CPU 301 and CPU 3
The procedure of various controls performed by 02 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The control by the accessory CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the processing is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.

Main Routine First, the main routine (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is repeatedly performed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on as described above, and specifically, the reset waiting process, which will be described later, takes 2 ms.
Each time it is interrupted by hardware and repeated.

When the main routine is started, it is first determined in step S10 whether or not the power is turned on. Further, in this step, the states of the RAM 311 and the RAM 352 are checked. If the power is turned on for the first time, step S
12, the initialization process, specifically, RAM 311, R
While clearing the AM 352, the initial design (for example, "123") on the variable display 62 is set.
In addition, for example, flag setting, output port 315 reset, subroutine initialization, and the like are performed. Next, the process proceeds to step S14, and the results of step S12 are stored in the RAM 311 and RAM 352 as patterns, and the check data is set. Then, in step S16, the system waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

On the other hand, if it is not the first time the power is turned on in step S10, that is, since the power has already been turned on in the second and subsequent routines, the process branches to NO this time, and the same applies to RAM 311 and RAM 352 in step S18. The pattern is stored. At this time, for example, the RAM 31
1. Check data, which is the result of checking the state of the RAM 352, is set. Next, in step S20, switch input processing is performed. In this switch input processing, for example, logic conversion from various detection switches and chattering prevention processing are performed.

Then, in step S22, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred. The error includes, for example, a count error of balls that have won the variable winning device 65 as a special winning opening, and a ball clogging error of discharged balls or the like. If an error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S24 to set an error flag, and the random number update process / timer and port output process is executed in step S26. This is the variable display 6
The random number for determining the display pattern 2 is updated, and necessary processing for mechanical operation and effect sound generation is performed, and the processing content will be described later in detail in a subroutine. After that, in step S30, the system waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

On the other hand, if no error has occurred in step S22, the process branches to step S32, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning of a ball in the normal electric starting opening 64. If there is a winning in the normal electric starting port 64, the current winning is started and stored in step S34, and this is added to the number of starting memories. The start-up storage is performed in a predetermined area of the RAM 312, for example, and is limited to four. When the number exceeds four, it is not added to the number of starting memories. Further, as a result, the special figure switch memory display 6
6 displays the number of starting memories with a limit of 4.

Here, in the process of step S34, the present prize is simply added to the starting memory number, and the process of extracting once the random number for determining the big hit is not performed at this point. The jackpot random number extraction processing is executed by a subroutine of the left high speed rotation end processing in FIG. 18, which will be described later. After step S34, the process proceeds to step S36. Also,
If there is no winning in the normal electric starting port 64, step S3
Then, jump 4 and proceed to step S36.

In step S36, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is idle. Idle is an ordinary operation other than the big hit operation and the symbol rotation operation. When the engine is idle, it is determined in step S38 whether or not the starting memory number is reserved, and when it is reserved, the display pattern of the variable display 62 is started to rotate in step S40. After that, step S
Proceed to 42. On the other hand, when NO in step S36 (when not in idle: during big hit and symbol rotating operation), when the number of stored starting memories is not held in step S38, the process jumps to step S40 and proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, either the idle process, the symbol rotation process, or the big hit process is selected and executed according to the determination result of the above step (for details, refer to the subroutine). Next, in step S44, a random number update process / timer and port output process is executed (similar to step S26). Then, the process proceeds to step S45 to execute the universal figure / general communication processing (for details, refer to the subroutine).
This is to change the design of the universal design indicator 64a of the universal communication entrance 64 based on the fact that the ball has passed through the universal design gates 67, 67, and to perform a closing control such as opening a tulip at a specific display design. It is something to do. Then, step S4
In step 6, the stochastic fluctuation control process is executed (see the subroutine for details). This is another game for changing the probability. Next, in step S47, the system waits for reset,
The main routine is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2 ms.

Random number update processing, timer and port output
Processing FIG. 14 shows step S2 in the main routine described above.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the update process of a random number 6,44, a timer, and a port output process. When this subroutine is started, first, a random number updating process for symbols is performed in step S50. This is to sequentially update the random numbers for determining the symbols to be displayed on the variable display 62 according to a certain rule, whereby the display symbols are not biased to a certain symbol, for example, "0" to "9", "A". ........ "D" is randomly updated in 14 types of range.

Next, in step S52, a big hit determination random number updating process is performed. In this method, random numbers for determining a big hit are sequentially updated according to a certain rule, whereby random numbers are generated within the range of the probability of a big hit. Next, in step S53, a universal figure random number updating process is performed (for details, refer to a subroutine). This is a prize winning prize 64
The random number for determining the big hit symbol of the public figure display 64a is sequentially updated according to a certain rule, whereby a predetermined probability of hitting a normal figure (probability of the public figure display 64a pulling a specific symbol. A random number is generated within the range of (). It should be noted that the probability of hitting an ordinary figure is variably controlled. Next, in step S54, a symbol rotation number determination random number updating process is performed. This is to sequentially update a random number to prevent the number of times the display symbol of the variable display 62 is rotated from being biased, according to a fixed rule, whereby the number of rotations of the display symbol is randomly updated.

Next, in step S56, timer processing is performed. This counts the timer used in this subroutine. Next, in step S58, beer bottle processing is performed. This is to operate the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a of the variable display 62 so as to be inclined toward the center side during the reach scroll. Next, in step S60, information processing such as start winning is performed. This is a process for outputting necessary external information such as a winning, a big hit, a V winning, etc. to the normal electric starting port 64 to the management device. If there is no winning or the like in the normal electric starting port 64, the external information is not output.

Here, in particular, through the relay board 103 having a function as a notification terminal, for example, the normal big hit symbol, the lucky big hit symbol, the information that the special lucky big hit symbol is generated, the big hit probability, the common symbol hit are output. The process of outputting the information that the probability has been changed, the result of another game, and further the probability change is repeatedly controlled to the control device is performed.

Then, in step S62, a dual system control process is performed. This is because, for example, when the ordinary electric starting opening 64 wins, the number of ball prize balls is 7, and when the general winning holes 69 and 70 win, the number of ball prize balls is 15. This is for controlling the system separately. Next, in step S64, mascot motor processing is performed. This is done by energizing and rotating the mascot motor 210, displacing it into a shape such that the face of the doll overlaps the jockey of beer as shown in FIG. 9, and tilting both the jockey member 175 and the face member 184 at a constant angle. It is to make it a state. This enhances the player's expectation during reach scrolling.

Then, in step S66, the lamp / LED
Perform processing (details will be described in a subroutine). this is,
Various decorative lamps on the game board 13 (eg, reach lamp 81, side lamps 82a and 82b, decorative lamp 8)
3a, 83b, game state notification lamp 84, etc.) and special figure switch memory display 66 etc. are lit and blinked.

At this time, for example, a normal jackpot pattern, a lucky jackpot symbol, a display indicating that a special lucky jackpot symbol has occurred, a jackpot probability, an indication that the ordinary symbol hit probability has been changed, another game result, and the probability change is repeated. Display of the state of controlling by the game state notification lamp 84
Done by. Next, in step S68, port output processing is performed. This outputs data to the output port 315.

Next, in step S70, LED digital display processing is performed. This determines the symbol of the variable display 62 and transfers the data to the display CPU 302. Next, in step S72, sound effect processing (details will be described in a subroutine) is performed. This is to generate a sound effect necessary for a game by the sound generator 317, and to synthesize a voice necessary for a game (for example, a voice at the time of reach or a big hit) by the voice synthesis IC 318. At this time, for example, a normal jackpot design, a lucky jackpot design, a notification that a special lucky jackpot pattern has occurred, a jackpot probability, a notification that the jackpot probability has changed, another game result, and the probability is repeatedly controlled to be controlled. The speaker 111 notifies the user of the state in which the user is on. In addition, normal jackpot design, lucky jackpot design,
The special lucky jackpot pattern may be notified in advance at regular intervals of what kind of thing it is. Step S
After 72, the process returns to the main routine.

Idle Processing FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the idle processing of step S42 in the main routine. In this subroutine, processing for clearing the big hit and symbol rotation processing areas is performed in step S80. As a result, when the big hit ends, the sound at the big hit is cleared, or the count number of balls that have won the variable winning device 65 at the time of the big hit and the number of continuous cycles are cleared. In addition, RAM312 and 352 used in the pattern rotation process at the time of a big hit
Area is cleared.

Symbol Rotation Process FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the symbol rotation process of step S42 in the main routine. When shifting to this subroutine, it is first determined in step S90 whether or not the symbol rotation has started. When the symbol rotation starts, the main timer is set to [0] in step S92,
It proceeds to step S94. The main timer is for counting the time from the start of the symbol rotation to the end.
Therefore, by setting the main timer to [0],
At the same time as the start of the symbol rotation, the counting of the cycle time is newly started. On the other hand, when the symbol rotation is not started (for example, when it is already started, or when it is not started at all), the process jumps to step S92 and proceeds to step S94.

In step S94, it is determined whether or not the symbol rotation is completed. Symbol rotation is from [Step R00] to [Step R70], and [Step R70]
Symbol rotation step 8 and symbol rotation step 9 beyond
There are various stages of, and the progress of the symbol rotation is judged at these stages. The relationship between each stage and the symbol rotation step is as follows. [Step R00]: Design rotation step 0 [Step R10]: Design rotation step 1 [Step R20]: Design rotation step 2 [Step R30]: Design rotation step 3 [Step R40]: Design rotation step 4 [Step R50]: Design rotation step 5 [Step R60]: Design rotation step 6 [Step R70]: Design rotation step 7 Processing of each stage of design rotation step 1 to design rotation step 7 is performed by a subroutine, but design rotation step 8 and design rotation step Each step of 9 merely designates the step, and the subroutine processing is not performed.

If the process has proceeded to the symbol rotation step 9 in step S94, it is determined that the symbol rotation has ended, and the process proceeds to step S116. On the other hand, when it is less than the symbol rotation step 8, it is determined that the symbol rotation is not completed, and the process proceeds to step S96. In step S96, the symbol rotation main timer is subtracted. The symbol rotation main timer is a timer that counts the time required for each branch process, and decrements (subtracts) at regular time intervals.

Next, in step S98, it is determined whether or not the symbol rotation main timer is operating. When the symbol rotation main timer is operating, the process proceeds to step S100 to update the symbol. As a result, the variable display 62
Is scrolling, that is, the pattern is "1" → "2" →
"3" ... is sequentially updated. Next, in step S102, the sub timer is subtracted. The sub-timer changes the symbol dots on the variable display 62 one by one,
The time to change to the next display symbol (after all, the symbol scroll time) is counted, and for example, the symbol dot change time when scrolling from "2" to "3" is measured as shown in FIG. . By subtracting the sub-timer, the value of the sub-timer decreases each time this subroutine is executed, and when it becomes [0], the sub-timer stops its operation (corresponding to the end of scroll time).

Therefore, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the symbol rotation sub-timer is operating, and when the operation is stopped (sub-timer = 0), step S11
Since it is necessary to proceed to step 2 and continue the scrolling process, the data of the sub timer and the like are set and the process returns to the main routine. Further, when the symbol rotation sub timer is operating, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the symbol on the variable display 62 is updated every predetermined scroll time.

On the other hand, in step S98, the symbol rotation main timer is not in operation, and when it is [0], the process proceeds to step S106, and it is determined whether it is the symbol rotation step 8 or more. If it is the symbol rotation step 8 or more, it is determined that the symbol rotation process needs to be terminated, the process proceeds to step S114, the symbol rotation step is set to [9], and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, in the next routine, the process branches to YES in step S94.

When the symbol rotation step is smaller than [8] in step S106, the process proceeds to step S108 to select and execute the following symbol rotation phase end processing. [Step R00]: Low speed rotation start processing [Step R10]: Left high speed rotation end processing [Step R20]: Left low speed rotation end processing [Step R30]: Right low speed rotation end processing [Step R40]: Symbol rotation end processing [Step R50]: Normal reach end process [Step R60]: Special reach end process [Step R70]: Symbol rotation end process Note that each of these processes will be described in detail later in subroutines. Then, after the symbol rotation main timer is set to a predetermined time in step S110, the process proceeds to step S112.

On the other hand, when the symbol rotation step has progressed to [9] in step S94, it is determined that the symbol rotation has ended, and the process proceeds to step S116. Determines whether is a "big hit". If it is a big hit, a big hit process is performed in step S118. Thereby, the special symbol display device 63
The variable display 62 of the pattern is a flat pattern (for example, "22
2 ”) and the big hit operation is performed. Then, the process returns to the main routine. If it is not a big hit, the process branches to step S120 to perform idle processing. Thereby, the special symbol display device 63 normally operates. Then, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the process of rotating the symbol on the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is performed.

Low Speed Rotation Start Processing FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the low speed rotation start processing of [Step R00] in the symbol rotation processing. When shifting to this subroutine, first, a random rotation time is set in step S130. This is because a big hit random number is taken out from random numbers that are updated at a fixed cycle at random timing, but since there is a bias in the taking out of this random number, set a random rotation time and consider the bias of taking out the random number. It was done. Then, step S
At 132, the symbol rotation step is set to [1], and the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine.

Left High-Speed Rotation End Processing FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the left high-speed rotation end processing of [Step R10] in the symbol rotation processing. When moving to this subroutine, a big hit random number is first extracted in step S140. Incidentally, conventionally, a random number for jackpot extraction is taken in at the moment when the ball wins the starting mouth, and the random number value has already been extracted when starting and storing. Therefore, the extracted random number may change during the big hit due to noise, or the extracted random number value may be wrongly rewritten during the big hit, resulting in an extraction result different from the original big hit probability value. was there.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variable display 6
The big hit random number is extracted at a timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the symbol rotation 2, that is, immediately before the stop of the symbol rotation. Therefore, since the random number value is not extracted during start-up storage, the value does not change, and it is possible to prevent the extracted random number from changing due to noise. In addition, there is no room for illegally rewriting the extracted random number value during the big hit, and there is an advantage that it is possible to prevent a situation in which the extraction result is different from the original big hit probability value due to a fraudulent act. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hall and the gaming machine from suffering a disadvantage.

Further, as in this embodiment, the "lucky number" system is adopted, and the jackpot probability is increased 10 times more than usual after the jackpot is finished only when the special symbol (for example, "777") (for details, see FIG. In a probability variation model (described later), after the big hit probability changes, the big hit random number is extracted after the probability change that the big hit ends, apart from the starting memory, so the game immediately after the probability change at the time of extracting the random number It can be a big hit random number. That is, the probability value of the big hit can be clarified.

For example, in the case of a big hit with a "lucky number", random numbers are extracted with the normal big hit probability during the big hit, and the big hit probability increases 10 times after the big hit ends, but there is a start winning before the big hit ends. In the case of just being started and stored, random numbers are extracted at the timing immediately before the stop of the rotation pattern based on the fluctuation probability of 10 times up after the end of the big hit (big hit extraction with high probability). Therefore, it becomes a big hit random number value corresponding to the game after the probability variation increased by 10 times, and the big hit probability value becomes extremely clear. As a result, the player can be fully satisfied.

Now, after passing through step S140, it is then determined in step S142 whether or not it is a big hit. When it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S144 to determine a hit stop symbol (for example, "222"). Then, step S1
Jump to 52 and set the left low speed rotation start pattern.
This is because the design of the variable display 62 is rotated at a low speed at first, and the design is gradually changed so that the player can smoothly follow the design. Next, in step S154, [2] is set in the symbol rotation step, and then the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S142, the process proceeds to step S146 to determine a shift stop symbol (for example, "232"). Then, step S14
At 8, it is determined whether or not the left symbol and the right symbol are equal (that is, reach pattern). When the left symbol = the right symbol, the reach is made in step S150 (for example, the reach flag is set), and then the process proceeds to step S152. When it is not the reach eye, step S150 is jumped to step S152. Next, in step S154, [2] is set in the symbol rotation step, and then the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine.

Left low speed rotation end processing FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the left low speed rotation end processing of [Step R20] in the symbol rotation processing. When shifting to this subroutine, the left stop symbol is first set in step S160. This allows the variable display (left)
A design (for example, "2") when the 62L is stopped is set. Next, in step S162, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S164 to determine whether or not it is a sub-reach.

The sub-reach is a special stop different from the normal stop when the second symbol is stopped after the first symbol is stopped, and the control for stopping the second symbol is performed. For example, in the case where the first symbol is "2" and the second symbol is scrolling in a slow state before "2". The rotation scroll is made visible to the player during the period related to the stop in the special stop. That is, the second symbol stop is reach-scrolled.

Here, the advantages of sub-reach are as follows. Since the player can have an expectation of a big hit from the time of stopping the second symbol, the effect of the game is enhanced, and the player has an advantage that the original reach is expected. This greatly enhances the motivation for the game. Also, because the sub-reach increases the rotation time of the display symbol for the big hit, for example, "first
In the case of a model that has a lot of big hits when it hits big, such as belonging to `` seed '', and if a large amount of prize balls are discharged in a short time, there is enough time to prepare a new dollar box, and the player or staff Has the advantage that the preparation of the dollar box can be done smoothly. It should be noted that, in reality, there are cases where the reach is reached after the sub-reach (for example, "2X2") and cases where the reach is not reached (for example, "2X3").

In the present embodiment, as the probability of sub-reach, if the final stop symbol is a big hit, the probability of sub-reach is 1/8, if the right symbol is before and after the left symbol (for example, the left symbol is "2"). So, if the right pattern becomes "3" or "1" before and after that, the probability of sub-reach is 1 /
It is set to 16. That is, at the time of a big hit, the sub-reach occurs at a probability of at least 1/8, and when the right symbol is before and after the left symbol, the sub-reach occurs at a probability of 1/16.

Further, for example, when the left symbol is "2" and the right symbol is stopped, the sub-reach is applied to stop at "2", and then the original reach is reached (that is, "2X").
2 ”), that is, when the sub-reach is changed to the original reach, it is always a big hit. Therefore, if the sub-reach is applied to shift to the original reach, there is an advantage that the big hit can be confirmed at this point.

If it is determined in step S164 that the sub-reach is performed, the process proceeds to step S166 to determine the sub-reach rotation speed. For example, if the left symbol is "2", determine the stop symbol that is how many shifts to stop the right symbol,
From this, the rotation speed is determined. Then, step S16
Set the right low speed rotation start pattern at 8, and step S170
Then set [3] to the symbol rotation step. After that, the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. In this way, the sub-reach rotation speed at the time of sub-reach and the low speed rotation start pattern at that time are set. Also, step S
If it is not sub-reach at 164, step S166 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S168. Therefore, at this time, the sub-reach is not performed, and the low speed rotation start symbol is set.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S162, the process proceeds to step S172 to determine whether or not the right symbol is before and after the left symbol. For example, it is determined whether or not the left symbol is “2” and the right symbol is “3” or “1” before and after the symbol. If YES, step S174
Proceed to and determine whether or not it is sub-reach. In the case of sub-reach, the process branches to step S166. If it is not the sub-reach, the process proceeds to step S168, and step S172.
Also in the case of NO, the process proceeds to step S168. in this way,
Even when it is not a big hit, sub-reach occurs, and the same processing as described above is performed depending on the presence or absence of sub-reach.

Right High Speed Rotation End Process FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the right low speed rotation end process of [Step R30] in the symbol rotation process. When shifting to this subroutine, the right stop symbol is first set in step S180. This allows the variable display (right)
A design (for example, "2") when the 62R is stopped is set. Next, in step S182, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit.

(I) When it is a big hit When it is a big hit, it proceeds to step S184 and it is determined whether it is a special reach or not. Special reach is 1, 2
After the third symbol is stopped, when the third symbol is stopped, control is performed so that the third symbol is stopped by a special stop different from the normal stop. In the present embodiment, a so-called special stop is performed. Uses long reach. For example, 1
The second left design is "2" and the second right design is "2"
Then, the state where the third medium pattern scrolls very slowly before "2" is called long reach. Therefore, the rotation scroll is made more gradual during the period related to the stop in the special stop. As a result, the player can enjoy the real pleasure of long reach for a long time, which is very "exciting".

If it is determined in step S184 that the special reach is reached, the process proceeds to step S186, and the special reach rotation speed is determined. For example, when the left symbol and the right symbol are both "2", the stop symbol is determined by how many shifts are made to stop the middle symbol, and the rotation speed is determined from this. Next, in step S188, the normal reach rotation speed is determined (in the case of normal reach, the rotation speed is determined here), and in step S190, the medium / low speed rotation start symbol is set, and in step S192, the symbol rotation step [ 5] is set. After that, the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. In this way, the special reach rotation speed at the time of special reach and the medium speed rotation start pattern at that time are set. Then, since it is a big hit this time, the big hit state (for example, "222") is finally reached after a special reach. Normal reach refers to normal reach other than special reach.

If the special reach is not reached in step S184, the process jumps to step S186 and proceeds to step S188. Therefore, at this time, the special reach is not performed, and after the normal reach rotation speed is determined in step S188, the medium / low speed rotation start symbol is set in step S190. At this time, after a normal reach, finally a big hit state (for example,
"222").

(II) When not a big hit When not a big hit, steps S182 to S1
It branches to 94 and determines whether it is a reach or not. If it is a reach, the process proceeds to step S196, and it is determined whether or not the right symbol and the middle symbol are equal (that is, the result of the big hit). When the right symbol = middle symbol, the jackpot is a big hit. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S202, [1] is added to the medium symbol, and then the process proceeds to step S188. This is to avoid stopping at a big hit, even though it is not a big hit.

On the other hand, when the right symbol is not equal to the symbol in the middle (that is, when it does not correspond to a big hit), the process proceeds to step S198 and the medium symbol is one symbol before the right symbol. To determine. For example, when the right symbol is "2", the middle symbol is to determine whether it is "1", which is the immediately preceding symbol. If YES, you will reach
After proceeding to step S200 to determine the special reach rotation speed, proceed to step S188. Also, step S
If the middle symbol is not the one before the right symbol in 198, step S200 is jumped to step S188.
Proceed to. Therefore, at this time, the normal reach is reached instead of the special reach. In this way, even when it is out of the big hit, at the time of reach (corresponding to so-called out-reach), the final stop symbol is controlled by the special reach and the normal reach.

If NO in step S194 (when not reach), the process branches to step S204 to set the medium / low speed rotation start symbol, and in step S206, set [4] in the symbol rotation step. After that, the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. Therefore, even in the case of a big hit, the normal symbol rotation control is simply performed when the reach is not reached.

Symbol Rotation End Processing FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the symbol rotation end processing of [Step R40] and [Step R70] in the symbol rotation processing. If this subroutine is entered, first, in step S210, a medium stop symbol is set. Thereby, the symbol (for example, "2") when the variable display (middle) 62M is stopped is set. Then, step S21
In 2, the shift expression time is set. Then, step S
At step 214, the symbol rotation step is set to [8]. After that, the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. In this way, the process of ending the rotation of the symbol is carried out when it comes off.

Normal reach end processing / special Lee
22. Ending Process FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the normal reach ending process and the special reach ending process in [Step R50] in the symbol rotating process. If this subroutine is entered, it is first determined in step S220 whether it is a special reach. In the case of special reach, the process proceeds to step S222, [6] is set in the symbol rotation step, and then the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. As a result, the special reach process is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the special reach, the subroutine for the special reach end processing is entered, the process proceeds to step S224, and [7] is set in the symbol rotation step, and then the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing. As a result, when it is not the special reach, the normal reach is simply performed and the process ends.

If the subroutine for special reach termination processing is entered from the beginning, [7] is set in the symbol rotation step in step S224, and then the routine returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. This ends the special reach.

Big hit process FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a big hit process subroutine of step S42 in the main routine. In this subroutine, it is first determined in step S300 whether or not the big hit has started. When the big hit starts, both the big hit probability and the universal figure hit probability are returned to normal (set to a low value) in step S301. This is for returning to the normal low probability during the big hit operation. Therefore, the probability of hitting a normal figure returns to a low value.

Instead of this mode, for example, even during the big hit operation, both the big hit probability and the universal figure hit probability may be maintained as high probabilities. Alternatively, at least one of the big hit probability and the universal figure hit probability may remain high. In this way, the number of balls that are in the big hit operation increases, and the player can acquire a large number of balls, which further increases the motivation for the game.

Here, the control for increasing the jackpot probability will be described. (I) Probability fluctuation control using the special symbol display device 63 This adopts the so-called "lucky number" system among the display symbols of the special symbol display device 63, and makes the jackpot probability higher than usual only in the case of the special symbol. That is.

Specifically, for example, when the symbol of the variable display 62 becomes a special symbol "333" (hereinafter referred to as a lucky jackpot symbol), the probability of jackpot occurrence is increased until the next jackpot occurrence. Probability fluctuation control is performed so as to increase to 1/50 (probability approximately four times as high as usual). And
In the case of a lucky jackpot design, the state in which the jackpot occurrence probability is increased to 1/50 is continued until the jackpot is hit three times. This corresponds to controlling the jackpot probability in the first repeated state. Therefore, when the lucky big hit pattern appears, the high probability state of 1/50 continues until the big hit occurs three times.

If a lucky big hit symbol appears again until the big hits occur three times thereafter, the big hit occurrence probability may be returned to the original low state after a total of four big hits. Separately from this, for example, the count of repeated control may be newly started so as to increase the jackpot probability to 1/50 up to three times. That is, the counting of the number of special figure probability fluctuations is newly started. When a big hit occurs in the normal big hit pattern (for example, "666"), the subsequent game is performed with the probability of low 1/200, 1/210, or 1/220 kept, and the normal probability. Determine the big hit action with.

Also, the design of the variable display 62 is "777".
If it becomes a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special lucky jackpot symbol), the probability that the jackpot occurrence rate will increase to 1/20 (probability of about 10 times the normal) until the next jackpot occurrence. Performs fluctuation control. And if the special lucky jackpot design, then 5
Until a big jackpot occurs, the state of dramatically increasing the jackpot occurrence rate to 1/20 is maintained. This is the second
It is equivalent to controlling the jackpot probability in the repeated state of. Therefore, when a special lucky jackpot pattern appears, a high probability state of 1/20 continues thereafter until jackpots occur five times. That is, the number of special figure probability fluctuations is [5]
Becomes Therefore, if successful, so-called 6 hits are likely to occur in succession in a short time.

If a special lucky big hit symbol appears again until the big hits occur five times thereafter, the big hit occurrence probability may be returned to the original low state after a total of six big hits. Separately from this, for example, a new repeated control count may be started so that the jackpot probability is newly increased to 1/20 up to five times.

Further, when the lucky big hit symbol or the special lucky big hit symbol appears as described above, the number of repetitions of the high probability remaining at that time, that is, the number of fluctuations of the special figure probability (for example, 3 times or 5 times). Times)
When all are not used, the actual addition method of adding the remaining special figure probability variation number (repetition number) to the current special figure probability variation number (repetition number) may be adopted. Furthermore, as a modification, for example, it is determined whether or not to perform probability variation using the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63, and then the number of variations is determined by another game using the probability variation number determination display 92. You may In this case, the stop symbol (outgoing) of the special symbol display device 63 may be anything, for example, it is easy to understand by using a lucky jackpot symbol.

(II) Probability fluctuation control by another game In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 63 is used to perform a normal big hit game and a probability fluctuation game, but apart from this, only a probability fluctuation is a big hit. Play another game to decide whether to increase the probability. A. Example of performing another game using another game means 93 The content of another game is that the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol and at the same time the symbol fluctuation of the probability variation determination display 91 is started, and a specific number (in this embodiment, , "7" and "3"), the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is determined. Then, until the next big hit occurrence, probability variation control is performed so as to increase the big hit occurrence probability to 1/50 (probability approximately four times as high as usual). On the other hand, when stopping with a symbol other than "7" or "3", the jackpot probability is not changed. Therefore, for example, "0",
With "5" or the like, the jackpot probability does not change.

Once the variation of the jackpot probability is determined, then
The number of probability fluctuations is determined (for example, by random number selection), and the result of the determination of the number of times is the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92.
To display. The probability of a big hit is not 1/50 (probability of about 4 times the normal rate), but may be changed to another magnification, and the value of the magnification may be set freely.

Note that the jackpot probability may be immediately changed (for example, increased) by the stop symbol of the probability change determination display 91. In this case, if the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is "7", the jackpot probability is 1/20.
If the stop symbol is "3", the jackpot probability is 1/5.
Try to raise it to 0. Also, the probability variation determination display 91
The stop symbol is not limited to "7" or "3", and the jackpot probability may be changed for any symbol (the jackpot probability can be changed corresponding to the symbol).

Similarly, for the probability of hitting a universal figure, the probability of hitting a universal figure may be changed (for example, increased) immediately by using the stop symbol of the probability variation determination indicator 91. In this case, for example, if the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is "A", the probability of hitting a universal figure is increased to 1/2,
If it is "7", the probability of hitting a universal figure is increased to 1/3, and if the stop symbol is "3", the probability of hitting a universal figure is increased to 1/5. Further, the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is not limited to "A", "7" or "3", and the probability of hitting a universal figure is changed in any pattern (corresponding to the symbol It is also possible to change the probability). Further, a fairly complicated control may be performed such that the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is used to vary by appropriately combining the big hit probability and the universal figure hit probability.

Next, the number of probability fluctuations is specifically determined by the display pattern of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92, and the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 stops the symbol of the probability fluctuation determination indicator 91. After that, the symbol rotation is started, and at this time, the number of probability fluctuations is selected and the number of probability fluctuations is determined and displayed. The symbol that is effective in determining the number of probability fluctuations is "1",
There are three types of "3" and "5", and other symbols do not correspond to the number of probability changes. Therefore, for example, if “5” is subtracted from the random number lottery result for the number of fluctuations, the number of probability fluctuations becomes 5, and the value is displayed on the probability fluctuation number determination display unit 92. Also, if "3" is drawn in the random number lottery, the number of probability fluctuations becomes 3, and that value is also displayed on the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92. If "1" is subtracted in the random number lottery, the probability fluctuation number is Is once, and the value is displayed on the probability change frequency determination display 92.

Therefore, if successful, so-called 7 times,
There is a high possibility that big hits will occur continuously in a short time three times or once. However, it is only the player's own ability to win the big hit. In this way, the jackpot probability is controlled as a high-probability state up to seven times, three times, or once,
This number is referred to as the number of special figure probability changes. The number of fluctuations in special figure probability due to random number lottery is not limited to the above example, and another number may be set.

B. Example of performing another game using the special symbol display device 63 Performing another game is not limited to the example of using the other game means 93. However, in the present embodiment, the above example A will be specifically described, and the present example B and the below-described example C will be described only in words. First, it is possible to play another game using the special symbol display device 63. In this case, there is an advantage that the existing parts are sufficient and the cost is low. Specifically, another game is performed by using the variable display 62 in the special symbol display device 63. The variable display 62 is made up of three parts arranged in three rows, and each has a variable display (left) 62L, a variable display (middle) 62M, and a variable display (right) 62R. Two different games are played.

That is, the left design (variable display (left) 62L) and the right design (variable display (right)) of the variable display 62.
62R), for example, the left symbol of the variable display 62 is made to correspond to the probability variation determination display 91 described above, and the right symbol is made to correspond to the probability variation number determination display 92 described above.
The execution time of another game may be, for example, immediately after the end of the big hit, or at another timing. In addition, the left symbol of the variable display 62 (variable display (left) 62L) and the right symbol (variable display (right) 62R) is not limited to the example used, and another game is executed by using the middle symbol twice. You may.

C. Ordinary symbol display device (universal symbol display device 64
Example of performing another game using a) In this case also, existing parts are sufficient, and there is an advantage of low cost. Specifically, the symbol of the public figure display 64a is stopped by rotating twice, the first first symbol is made to correspond to the probability variation determination indicator 91 described above, and the second symbol is the probability variation number of times described above. Corresponds to the decision display 92. The execution time of another game may be, for example, immediately after the end of the big hit, or at another timing.

Now, let us return to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 23 again. After step S301, then step S301
In 302, the main timer is set to [0] and step S303.
Proceed to. The main timer is a variable winning device 65 at the time of a big hit.
One cycle time (eg 29.5)
Second) is counted, and here the main timer is [0]
By doing so, the counting of the cycle time is newly started at the same time when the big hit is started.

At step S303, the lucky NO. Determine if it is a big hit. Lucky no. When it is not the big hit, it advances to step S304, special design indicator 6
Make the stop design of 3 the usual big hit display. This means that the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 does not change in the same manner as the conventional one, and even if it is a special big hit, it is not displayed in a new mode. After step S304, the process proceeds to step S307.

On the other hand, lucky NO. When it is a big hit, the process branches to step S305 and the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is lucky NO. Big hit display. This is a lucky number. Only at the time of a big hit, the lucky symbol NO. This is to appeal that it is a special jackpot. Lucky n
O. As a big hit display, for example, a special symbol display device 63
There are modes such as changing the color of the pattern (for example, making it red) and changing the shape of the pattern. At this time, the special symbol display device 63 corresponds to a notifying means for notifying a special big hit state.

It should be noted that if the lucky NO. You may display a big hit. In addition, lucky number. May be output as a sound effect or a voice. For example, a voice synthesis of "Lucky No. Big hit." May be performed. Or a special lucky NO. In the case of a big hit, it may be displayed in a mode different from the above. Furthermore, in the case of a big winning consecutive chan, the number of consecutive chan may be notified by voice synthesis such as "It is the third consecutive chan."

In this way, the lucky number depending on the symbol of the special symbol display device 63. By giving a big hit notification,
The player is immediately lucky. The jackpot can be recognized, and the notification effect further enhances the player's joy. In addition, the usual big hit and lucky no. By distinguishing from the big hit notification, appeal to other players can be enhanced.

Next, in step S306, the probability variation count is displayed. This is lucky N as mentioned above
O. When a big hit symbol appears, the big hit occurrence probability is 1/50 (nearly 4 of the normal) until the next big hit occurrence.
The probability is controlled so that the number of times is increased, so that the number of times is displayed. Lucky n
O. In the case of a big hit symbol, the state in which the big hit occurrence probability is increased to 1/50 continues until the big hit occurs three times. That is, Lucky NO. When a big hit symbol appears, a high probability state of 1/50 continues until a big hit occurs three times. Therefore, the number of probability fluctuations is displayed as "3" on the probability fluctuation determination indicator 91, and when a big hit occurs thereafter, "1" is subtracted and the result of subtraction on the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 (for example, "2"). Is displayed.
As a result, the player can easily recognize the guaranteed number of big hits associated with the probability change, and can enjoy a great deal of joy.

In this way, the lucky NO. By notifying the number of guaranteed big hits based on the jackpot pattern in an easy-to-understand manner, the player and the clerk can immediately recognize the guaranteed number of big hits. The guaranteed number of big hits may be notified not only by the display but also by voice synthesis. It is possible to further enhance the joy of the player by the effect of notifying the number of guaranteed big hits. Further, by notifying the guaranteed number of big hits, appeal to other players can be enhanced. Step S
After passing 306, the process proceeds to step S307.

In step S307, it is determined whether or not the big hit has ended. With the detail processing of the big hit [Step B0
0] to [Step B40] and each step of the big hit step 5 and the big hit step 6 which exceeds [Step B40]. The progress of the big hit process is judged at these steps. The relationship between each stage and the big hit step is as follows. [Step B00]: Big hit step 0 [Step B10]: Big hit step 1 [Step B20]: Big hit step 2 [Step B30]: Big hit step 3 [Step B40]: Big hit step 4 Big hit step 1-Big hit step 4 Although the processing of step 5 is performed by a subroutine, the steps of the big hit step 5 and the big hit step 6 merely specify the step, and the subroutine processing is not performed.

When the big hit step 6 has been reached in step S306, it is determined that the big hit process is completed,
It proceeds to step S330. On the other hand, when it is less than the big hit step 6, it is determined that the big hit process is not finished, and the process proceeds to step S308. (I) When the big hit ends Here, for convenience of description, when the process proceeds to step S330, the big hit probability variation process is performed in step S330. This is to check the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91, determine whether or not to vary the jackpot probability, and determine the number of variations (details will be described later in a subroutine). As a result, the jackpot probability may fluctuate, the player is more likely to secure a large number of coins, and the player can further enjoy the game. Next, in step S334, the process returns to idle and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the normal operation is performed again after the big hit ends, but the probability of a big hit in a short time becomes extremely high from when the big hit probability or the normal figure hit probability is increased.

(II) During the big hit When the big hit is less than step 6 in step S306, the big hit process is not finished, so the process proceeds to step S308, the V valid timer is subtracted, and the V winning check is performed. The V-effective timer processes as a so-called puncture if a ball is not won in the V winning opening within a certain effective time (for example, 29.5 seconds) when the variable winning device 65 as a big winning opening is opened during a big hit. Therefore, it is a timer that counts its effective time, and decrements (subtracts) every fixed time. Further, the V winning check is for determining whether or not a ball has won in the V winning opening within the valid time, and this is determined based on, for example, an output signal from the continuation switch 344. Therefore, if there is no V winning while the V valid timer is decremented to [0],
Treated as a flat tire. On the other hand, if there is a V prize, the jackpot cycle continues within the maximum number of cycles (for example, 16 times).

Next, in step S310, a big hit output flag process is performed. This is a process of setting a flag for continuing the cycle during a big hit. Then
In step S312, it is determined whether the special winning opening is open, that is, whether the variable winning device 65 is open. When it is open, the number of winnings to the special winning opening is counted 10 in step S314, and it is determined whether or not the winning number is 10 or more. Close up to 10 prize holes. Therefore, when it is less than 10, the process proceeds to step S316 and the main timer is decremented. If it is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S322.

On the other hand, when the special winning opening is not open in step S312, the process jumps to step S314 and proceeds to step S316. By subtracting the main timer in step S316, the above-mentioned attacker open time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is counted. Next, in step S318, it is determined whether or not the jackpot main timer is operating. The big hit main timer is a timer necessary for executing the big hit, and when the timer is operating, the process proceeds to step S320 to perform main timer operation processing (for example, processing such as blinking of a decorative lamp). If the jackpot main timer is not operating, the process jumps to step S322.

In step S322, it is determined whether or not the big hit step is [5] or more. Jackpot step 5
When it is above, it judges that it is necessary to end the big hit process, the process proceeds to step S328, sets [6] in the big hit step, and returns to the main routine. As a result, in the next routine, YE is determined in step S306.
It will branch to S.

If the big hit step is smaller than [5] in step S322, the flow advances to step S324 to select and execute the big hit phase end processing described below. [Step B00]: Fanfare start processing [Step B10]: Fanfare end processing [Step B20]: Special winning opening opening end processing [Step B30]: Interval end processing [Step B40]: V check processing at the end Note that each of these The processing will be described in detail later as a subroutine. Next, in step S326, data such as a timer is set, and then the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the necessary processing is performed at the time of a big hit.

Fanfare Restart Processing FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the fanfare restart processing of [Step B00] in the big hit processing. When the process moves to this subroutine, first, step S3
At 40, the big hit step is set to [1], and then the big hit process is returned to. As a result, the fanfare sounds before the big hit starts.

Fanfare end processing / interval end
End processing FIG. 25 is a diagram showing each subroutine of the fanfare end processing of [step B10] and the interval end processing of [step B30] in the big hit processing. In any of these cases, the processing for updating the number of continuations is first performed in step S350 when the processing moves to each of these subroutines. Then
[2] is set to the big hit step in step S352, and then the big hit process is returned to. This allows
When the big hit fanfare ends, the interval during the transition to the next cycle ends, and the big hit continuation cycle is updated.

Big Winning Hole Opening End Process FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the big winning hole opening ending process of [Step B20] in the big hitting process. If this subroutine is entered, first in step S360, 1
It is determined whether or not there is no winning. This is to determine whether or not 10 prizes have been won when the variable winning device 65 as the special winning opening is opened. If there is no winning, a no-count error is made in step S362 and the process proceeds to step S364. A no-count error is a case where there is no winning at the special winning opening. On the other hand, step S
If there are 10 winnings in 360, the process jumps to step S362 and proceeds to step S364.

In step S364, it is determined whether or not it is the 16th opening, that is, whether it is the 16th attacker open which is the maximum opening number. If it is not the 16th opening, the process proceeds to step S366 to determine whether or not there is a V winning, and if the V winning has been done, in step S368, the big hit step is set to [3] and the big hit process is returned. Thereby, in the big hit step 3, the big hit cycle is continued. Therefore, the attacker will open up to 16 times at the maximum, subject to the V prize in each cycle.

When the 16th opening is performed in step S364 (the final opening), or in step S3
When there is no V prize at 66, the process branches to step S370, [4] is set in the big hit step, and then the big hit process is returned to. As a result, the big hit is punctured without shifting to the big hit step 3 for continuing the big hit cycle.

End V Check Process FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the end V check process of [step B40] in the big hit process. If this subroutine is entered, first in step S380, 1
Whether or not it is the sixth opening, that is, the maximum opening count is 1
It is determined whether it is the sixth attacker open.
If it is not the 16th opening, the operation proceeds to step S382 and V
It is determined whether or not there is no winning, and if there is a V winning, step S
At 384, the big hit step is set to [2] and the big hit process is returned. Thereby, the continuous processing in each cycle of the big hit step 2 big hit is performed.

In step S380, the 16th opening (the final opening), or step S3
When there is no V winning in 82, the process branches to step S386 to set [5] in the big hit step, and then returns to the big hit process. This completes the jackpot cycle.

Next, each subroutine in the random number update process / timer and port output process will be described. Symbol Random Number Update Process FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the symbol random number update process of step S50 in the random number update process / timer and port output process. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S400, [1] is added to the left symbol random number. Then, in step S402, the left symbol random number is [1
4] It is determined whether or not it is less than or equal to. Here, in the present embodiment, as a symbol displayed on the variable display 62, "0" to
There are 15 types of symbols from "9" to "A" ... "E". The 14 types of symbols correspond to the respective random numbers from [0] to [14]. Therefore, the left symbol random number [14] corresponds to the maximum value of the symbol.

In step S402, the left symbol random number is [14]
If it exceeds, it is the maximum value, so step S40.
Proceed to 4 and set the left symbol random number to [0]. This is to return the maximum value to the minimum value [0] again. Next, in step S406, [1] is added to the medium symbol random number,
Similarly, in step S408, it is determined whether the medium symbol random number is [14] or less. When the medium symbol random number exceeds [14], the process proceeds to step S410 because it is the maximum value, and the medium symbol random number is returned to [0]. Then, step S41
[1] is added to the right symbol random number in 2 and similarly, step S4
At 14, it is determined whether the right symbol random number is [14] or less. When the right symbol random number exceeds [14], the process proceeds to step S416 because it is the maximum value, and the right symbol random number is returned to [0]. Then, the process of step S418 is performed.

On the other hand, when the left symbol random number is [14] or less in step S402, the medium symbol random number is [14] or less in step S408, or the right symbol random number is [14] or less in step S414, whichever is Also step S41
Jump to 8. In this way, the left, middle, and right symbol random numbers are sequentially updated (incremented) in the range of [0] to [14]. Now, in step S418, a big hit symbol update process is executed. The main purpose of this is to make the appearance rate of each symbol random at the time of a big hit,
In this embodiment, in particular, the appearance rates of the symbols "3" and "7" are suppressed to be slightly low, and the disadvantage is not increased for the hole, and the profit balance between the two is controlled so that the player can enjoy the game. It is a thing.

Big hit determination random number update processing, symbol rotation speed determination
Constant Random Update Process FIG. 29 is a diagram showing each subroutine of the random number update process, the big hit determination random number update process of step S52 in the timer and port output process, and the symbol rotation speed determination random number update process of step S54. When the subroutine for random number update processing for jackpot determination is started, first, step S42.
At 0, [1] is added to the jackpot determination random number. Next, in step S422, the random number update upper limit value for the probability setting value is extracted. For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and [200] is extracted. Similarly, when the jackpot probability is 1/210, the random number update upper limit value is [210] and the jackpot probability is 1/2.
When it is 20, the random number update upper limit value is [220].

Also, when the jackpot probability is increased to about 10 times and becomes 1/20, the random number update upper limit value becomes [20]. Similarly, the jackpot probability is almost 10 times higher and 1
When it becomes / 21, the random number update upper limit value becomes [21], and when the jackpot probability increases to about 10 times and becomes 1/22, the random number update upper limit value becomes [22]. That is, the random number update upper limit value is changed and extracted so that the jackpot probability is increased 10 times with respect to the set probability.

Next, in step S424, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is increasing. For example, when the jackpot design is a lucky jackpot design, the jackpot probability (special drawing probability) is increased to 1/50, and when the jackpot design is a special lucky jackpot, the jackpot probability is increased to 1/20.
Note that the up magnification is not limited to this example, and other magnifications may be used.

When the probability is being increased in step S424, the random number update upper limit value when the probability is increased is corrected in step S426.
If it is up to / 20, [20] is set) and the process proceeds to step S428. In addition, when the magnification is 1/50 in the lucky big hit pattern, the random number update upper limit value is corrected to [50]. On the other hand, when the probability is not increasing, the process jumps to step S426 and proceeds to step S428.

In step S428, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number update result is the upper limit value. This is to determine whether or not the big hit determination random number is updated every time this routine is repeated, and whether or not the maximum value has been reached in this routine. When the update result of the big hit determination random number is the upper limit value, the big hit determination random number is returned to [0] again in step S430.
After that, step S43 of the symbol rotation number determination random number updating process
Move to 2. If the jackpot determination random number updating result is not the upper limit value, the subroutine of the symbol rotation number determining random number updating process is skipped and the process proceeds to the next timer process.

In this way, the jackpot decision random number is [1]
The value is incremented by one, and returns to [0] again at the upper limit value corresponding to the jackpot probability, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, when the probability of jackpot is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], so [0]
To [199], one random number is extracted and the big hit is determined. That is, the probability of a big hit is 1/200
The random number is extracted with. Also, when the probability of a big hit increases to 1/20, the random number update upper limit value is [20].
Therefore, one random number in the range of [0] to [19] is extracted to determine the big hit, and when the probability of the big hit increases to 1/50, the random number update upper limit value becomes [ 50]
Therefore, a big hit is determined by extracting one random number within the range of [0] to [49]. Therefore, as the probability of a big hit increases, the possibility of catching a big hit increases dramatically.

Next, when entering the subroutine of the symbol rotation speed determination random number updating process, [1] is added to the symbol rotation speed determination random number in step S432. Next, in step S434, it is determined whether or not the update result of the symbol rotational speed determination random number is the upper limit value. This is, every time this routine is repeated, the symbol rotation speed determination random number is updated, and it is to determine whether or not the upper limit value has been reached in this routine. When the symbol rotation speed determination random number update result is the upper limit value, the symbol rotation speed determination random number is returned to [0] again in step S436. After that, the processing shifts to the next timer processing. Further, when the result of updating the symbol rotation number determination random number is not the upper limit value, the process jumps to step S436 and shifts to the next timer process.

In this way, the symbol rotation speed determination random number is incremented by [1], and the upper limit value is returned to [0] again and the increment is repeated. Therefore, the number of times the display pattern of the variable display 62 is rotated is not biased.

Beer Bottle Processing FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the beer bottle processing of step S58 in the random number update processing / timer and port output processing. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S450 whether or not the reach operation is being performed. If the reach operation is not being performed, the random number updating process /
Return to timer and port output processing. Therefore, the mechanical operation of the variable display 62 is not performed unless the reach operation is being performed.

On the other hand, when the reach operation is in progress, step S4
At 52, it is determined whether it is a special reach. When it is not the special reach but the normal reach, the process proceeds to step S454 to perform the solenoid operation corresponding to the normal reach display symbol. That is, the energization control corresponding to the normal reach display symbol is performed on the beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207. As a result, as shown in the reach state operation in FIG. 11A, when the reach scroll is performed, both the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a are inclined toward the center side so that the beer bottle is poured into the jockey of the jockey portion 171. Displacement motion of various styles is performed.

When the special reach is made in step S452, the process proceeds to step S456 to perform the solenoid operation corresponding to the special reach display symbol. That is,
For the beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207, the energization control is performed so that the beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207 are gently operated so as to correspond to the special reach display symbol. As a result, the reach state shown in FIG. 11A is also performed. In this case, the reach scroll is performed slowly with long reach, and the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a are both inclined toward the center side to open the beer bottle. The displacement operation in a style of pouring into the jockey of the jockey portion 171 is slowly performed. Therefore, a slow mechanical operation according to the special reach is realized. After step S454 or step S456, the process returns to the random number update process / timer and port output process.

Mascot Motor Process FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the mascot motor process of step S64 in the random number update process / timer and port output process. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S460 whether or not the reach operation is being performed. If not, the routine returns to the random number update processing / timer and port output processing. Therefore, the mechanical operation of the variable display 62 is not performed unless the reach operation is being performed.

On the other hand, when the reach operation is in progress, step S4
At 62, it is determined whether it is a special reach. If it is not the special reach but the normal reach, the process proceeds to step S464 to perform the motor operation corresponding to the normal reach display symbol. That is, energization control corresponding to the normal reach display symbol is performed on the mascot motor 210.
As a result, as shown in the reach state operation in FIG. 11B, the shape of the doll's face overlaps the beer jockey when the reach scroll is performed, and the jockey member 175 and the face member 184 are formed. A displacement motion is performed in a style such that both are in a constant tilt state.

Further, in the case of the special reach in step S462, the process proceeds to step S466 to perform the motor operation corresponding to the special reach display symbol. That is, the mascot motor 210 is energized so that the operation is gentle so as to correspond to the special reach display symbol.
As a result, the reach state shown in FIG. 11B is also performed. In this case, the reach scroll is performed slowly with long reach, and both the jockey member 175 and the face member 184 are in a constant inclined state. The displacement movement of the style is done slowly. Therefore, a slow mechanical operation according to the special reach is realized. After step S464 or step S466, the process returns to the random number update process / timer and port output process.

Ramp & LED Processing FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ramp & LED processing of step S66 in the random number update processing, timer and port output processing. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S470 whether or not a big hit is in progress, and if it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S472 to display lamps and LEDs corresponding to each branch process. Since this is not a big hit, various decorative lamps on the game board 13 corresponding to normal normal operation, that is, reach lamp 81, side lamps 82a and 82b, decorative lamps 83a and 83b, game state notification lamp 84 and special figure switch memory. Lighting control of the display device 66 and the like is performed. After step S472, the process proceeds to step S480.

On the other hand, when it is in the big hit in step S470, the process proceeds to step S474, and the design of the big hit is lucky NO. Or not. Lucky no. When it is not a big hit, the display of the lamp and LED corresponding to the normal big hit is executed in step S476. As a result, during the normal big hit, the side lamps 82a, 82b, the decorative lamps 83a, 83b, and the game state notification lamp 84 on the game board 13 are controlled to light up so as to correspond to the normal big hit operation. After step S476, the process proceeds to step S480.

In step S474, the jackpot pattern is lucky NO. (For example, "333"), the process advances to step S478 and the lucky number. Display the lamp and LED in the big hit. With this, Lucky N
O. When it becomes a big hit, the side lamps 82a, 82b, the decoration lamps 83a, 83b, and the game state notification lamp 84 on the game board 13 are lucky NO. Lighting is controlled so as to correspond to the big hit operation. Next, in step S480, the number of times of probability fluctuation is displayed. As a result, a number is displayed on the probability variation determination display 91, and this number indicates the number of variations in which the jackpot probability increases after the big hit ends, and the number of probability variations (that is, the remaining number) is displayed on the probability variation determination display 92. Is displayed.

For example, at first the lucky NO. When a big hit occurs, “3” is displayed on the probability variation determination display 91, and similarly, “3” is displayed on the probability variation determination display 92. As a result, after that, the state in which the probability of the big hit is increased to 1/50 continues until the big hit occurs three times.
Then, when a normal big hit occurs next time, the display of the probability variation number determination display device 92 is decremented to "2". After step S480, the process returns to the random number update process / timer and port output process.

Here, as the control for changing the display of the lamp and the LED between the normal operation and the operation during the probability change,
There are the following modes. However, the present invention is not limited to the following example, and other control modes may be adopted. a) The lamp and the LED blink in the normal operation, and light in the operation during the probability change. b) The blinking interval of the lamp and the LED is increased in the normal operation, and the blinking interval is decreased in the operation during the probability change. c) The lamp and LED are displayed in green during normal operation, and red during operation during probability fluctuation. d) In the case of operation during random fluctuation, a special lamp or LED is activated. e) In the case of operation during fluctuation in probability, the amount of light of the lamp or LED is changed. f) In the case of a special lucky jackpot pattern, the control processing contents of the lamp and LED may be changed specially.

Sound Effect Processing FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the sound effect processing of step S72 in the random number update processing / timer and port output processing. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S482 whether or not a big hit is in progress. If not, the process proceeds to step S484 to execute a voice process corresponding to each branch process. Since this is not a big hit, the voice processing during the game is performed corresponding to the normal normal operation, and for example, the voice at the time of reach is output. After step S484, the process returns to the random number update process / timer and port output process.

On the other hand, when it is a big hit in step S482, the process proceeds to step S486 and the big hit symbol is lucky NO. Or not. Lucky NO. If not, the voice processing corresponding to the normal big hit is executed in step S488. As a result, a sound at the time of a big hit, for example, a sound such as "Yatane!"
Further, in addition to such a voice, a predetermined music, that is, a piece of music is played in the background at the time of a big hit to enhance a game effect. After step S488, the random number update process
Return to timer and port output processing.

In step S486, the jackpot pattern is lucky NO. If it is, the process proceeds to step S490 and the lucky NO. Execute the voice processing corresponding to the big hit. As a result, the lucky NO. When it comes to a big hit, a lucky no. A sound unique to a big hit, such as “Lucky number big hit.“ Lucky number big hit Omedetou ”, etc. is output. Enhance the game effect of Lucky No. When the Lucky No. big hit,
Lucky No. by in-store broadcast (using management device, for example). The jackpot may be appealed to other players. By doing so, appeal to other players can be further enhanced.

Here, the lucky number. Specifically, the control for changing the mode of the song at the time of a big hit is as follows. a) Change the song. In other words, another song and lucky N
O. Make it a big hit. b) Change the volume of the song. For example, Lucky NO. Increase the volume of the song during a big hit. c) Change the scale of the song. For example, Lucky NO. At the time of a big hit, the scale of the song is raised by one octave. If you do this, you will only be able to listen to the song and not be lucky. It can be recognized as a big hit, and for example, a store clerk can prepare for a big hit from a distance. d) In the case of a special lucky jackpot pattern, another voice processing may be performed.

Then, the process proceeds to step S492, where the lucky number. The number of times the probability changes due to the appearance of is output by voice. As a result, the number of times of probability fluctuation is notified to the player or the clerk by voice. For example, the first lucky NO. When it is a big hit, it is announced by a voice such as "Lucky No. Big hit. The big hit probability is improved and 3 big hits are guaranteed." After step S492, the process returns to the random number update process / timer and port output process. In addition,
Similarly, in the case of a special lucky jackpot pattern, voice control of the number of times of probability fluctuation may be performed by another voice processing.

In this way, the lucky NO. When it's a big hit, the notification of big hit state is controlled in a special state, and lucky N by lamp, LED and song, voice synthesis, etc.
O. Notifications related to jackpots are made. Especially the game board 1
Lucky NO. Lucky N is given by the notification of the big hit and at the same time by the song and voice synthesis.
O. A big hit is reported.

Therefore, the lucky number. The jackpot notification is distinctly different from the usual jackpot notification, and the lucky number. With the appearance of the big hit, the number of times the subsequent big hit occurrence probability is changed to make the big hit easy to occur and the big hit is guaranteed is also informed. You can recognize big hits and guaranteed times. In addition to the display, the lucky NO. The big hit can be recognized, and the notification effect can further enhance the joy of the player. For example, it is possible to avoid a disadvantageous state of leaving the platform without recognizing the state even though the big hit is guaranteed by increasing the big hit probability. Further, it is possible to sufficiently appeal to other players the gaming state such as the probability variation.

Furthermore, the clerk is also lucky. It is possible to sufficiently confirm the gaming state of a big hit, and it is possible to quickly and appropriately respond to the gaming state. Specifically, Lucky No. It is possible to quickly prepare a dollar box (ball box) for receiving a large amount of pachinko balls as prize balls when a big hit occurs. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the prize ball overflows and the shooting is stopped and the game becomes impossible. Further, when a big hit occurs, a big hit number tag for counting the number of big hits can be prepared immediately. Furthermore, an announcement of a big hit stand can be immediately prepared in the store, and it is possible to promptly appeal to other players.

Universal Drawing / Universal Data Processing FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the general / universal / universal information processing in step S45 of the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S500 whether or not there is a start winning. Here, the start winning is a winning of a ball at the universal figure gates 67 and 68 (that is, the ball passing through the gate). When the ball passes through the universal figure gates 67 and 68 (at least one of which is acceptable), the universal figure starting memory is incremented (added) by [1] in step S502. The universal figure starting memory here is a state in which a ball passes through the universal figure gates 67 and 68 (either one may be good) to memorize the state, and is a starting memory when the ordinary electric prize winning opening 64 is won. Is different. It should be noted that the normal figure starting memory is limited to four.

After step S502, the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if there is no start winning in step S500, the process jumps to step S502 and proceeds to step S504. In step S504, it is determined whether or not the normal figure is idle. The normal figure idle state means a state in which the normal figure indicator 64a is stopped at the previous roll (design). For example, it may be immediately after stopping. If the universal figure is idle, the process proceeds to step S506 to determine whether or not the universal figure start-up memory is on hold. Since there are less than four reservations, there are many cases where there is a reservation.

When there is a hold, a universal figure rotation start process is performed in step S508. As a result, the display of the public figure display 64a changes, and thereafter, the display stops at a certain symbol after a random predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of rotation, a random number for determining the symbol of the universal figure display 64a is randomly selected. Based on the random number lottery result, it is determined whether or not a lucky specific symbol (for example, “7”) is hit. In this case, in step S508, by setting a random rotation time, consideration is given so that the symbol appearance is not biased to a specific winning symbol (for example, "7"). As the design, 20 kinds of maximum displayable range 0 to 19 may be used, or specific odd designs of 1, 3, 5, ... 19 may be used. Control becomes easy when there are few patterns. The random number for determining the symbol of the universal figure display 64a may be drawn a predetermined time after the start of rotation as described above, but the timing is not limited to this and, for example, a prize is awarded to the universal figure gates 67 and 68. At the same time, a random number for design determination may be selected by lottery. That is, the random number lottery timing may be set freely at any time.

After the processing of step S508, the process proceeds to the following step S510. On the other hand, NO in step S540.
If NO in step S506, or if NO in step S506, the process jumps to step S508 and proceeds to step S510. In step S510, a process branch is performed. this is,
Depending on the determination result of the above step, any one of the idle process, the rotation process, the hit process and the out-of-contact process is selected and executed (for details of each content, refer to subroutine). After step S510, the process returns to the main routine.

Idle Processing FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the idle processing of step S510 in the universal figure / general electrical processing. When the process shifts to this subroutine, in step S520, a process of clearing the RAM area for the universal graphic and universal communication process is performed. This allows
The prize data of the universal figure gates 67 and 68 and the ordinary electric starting port 6
RAM 31 for storing instructions for activating 4
The area of 2,352 is cleared. Therefore, the symbols of the universal figure gates 67 and 68 are maintained in a stopped state, and the normal electric starting port 64 does not operate.

Rotation Process FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the rotation process of step S510 in the universal figure universal communication process. When this subroutine is entered, first in step S530, the universal map display 64
It is determined whether or not the symbol a has finished rotating. If the symbol has not finished rotating, the process proceeds to step S532 to perform the universal symbol variation process, and returns to the main routine. As a result, the symbol on the universal figure display 64a continuously changes (that is, continues to rotate).

On the other hand, when the symbols on the universal figure display 64a have finished rotating, the process proceeds to step S534 and the universal figure display 64 is displayed.
A random number for determining the symbol a is extracted, and it is determined in step S536 whether or not the extraction result is a win. There are two types of hits, for example, "7" and "3". If it hits, the hit symbol is stopped in step S538. Therefore, it will stop at the symbol "7" or "3". Next, in step S540, the process executed in the next routine is changed to a hit process, and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the symbol on the universal figure display 64a is stopped by a hit, and thereafter, the hit process is started.

If it is not hit in step S536, the process branches to step S542 to stop the falling pattern. Therefore, it will stop at a symbol other than "7" or "3". Next, in step S544, the process executed in the next routine is changed to the disengagement process, and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the universal figure display 64
The symbol a is stopped due to the removal, and thereafter, the process proceeds to the removal process. In this way, the process of rotating the symbol on the universal figure display 64a is performed.

Hit Processing / Loss Processing FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the hit processing and the hit processing of step S510 in the universal figure / general electric processing.
When shifting to the subroutine of the hit processing, first, step S
At 550, it is determined whether or not the hit process is completed. If not, the process proceeds to step S552 and the normal electric starting port 64 is entered.
Turn on. This energizes the normal electric solenoid 361 to open the tulip of the normal electric starting port 64. As a result, the winning rate to the normal electric starting port 64 is increased, which is advantageous for the player. Next, in step S554, it is checked whether or not a ball has won the normal electric starting opening 64, and the process returns to the main routine. Ordinary electric starting port 6
When there is a winning of 4, the symbols are started and stored within 4 and the design of the variable display 62 is rotated, and when the winning of more than 4 is achieved, the prize balls are merely discharged.

Here, the opening time of the normal electric starting port 64 is set to 5 seconds when the hit symbol is "7",
When the winning symbol is "3", it is set to 2 seconds. In the present embodiment, the opening of the electric start port 64 is normally controlled by time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be controlled by the number of winnings. In this case, for example, when the winning symbol is "7", up to 5 winnings are accepted, and when the winning symbol is "3", 2
Allow up to individual prizes (regardless of opening time).

Separately from such control, the opening of the normal electric starting port 64 is controlled only when the big hit symbol is a lucky big hit symbol or a special lucky big hit symbol (the contents of which are described above). You may perform control which increases the winning number. By doing so, the number of prize balls in the big hit becomes larger than usual, and the player's willingness to play is further enhanced. Such control is effective as a method of increasing the number of balls to be hit during a big hit. Alternatively, the opening of the normal electric starting port 64 may be controlled according to the result of another game, and the number of winning prizes may be increased.

On the other hand, when the hit process is completed in step S550, the process branches to step S556 to turn off the ordinary electric starting port 64. This is to turn off the energization of the ordinary electric solenoid 361 to close the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64. As a result, the winning rate to the normal electric starting port 64 becomes low, which is disadvantageous to the player. Next, in step S556, the next process is changed to the idle process and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, idle processing is performed in the next routine.

When the process shifts to the out-of-process subroutine,
In step S560, it is determined whether the shift process is completed,
If it is not finished, it returns to the main routine.
As a result, the disconnection process is continuously performed. On the other hand, when the detachment process ends, the process branches to step S558.
As a result, idle processing is performed in the next routine. In this way, the opening / closing control of the normal electric starting port 64 is performed when the symbol of the universal figure display 64a hits and when the symbol comes off.

Universal figure random number updating process FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the universal figure random number updating process of step S53 in the random number updating process / timer and port output process. When the process moves to this subroutine, first, in step S580, the random number for universal figure is set to [1].
Is added. Next, in step S582, it is determined whether or not the probability of hitting a universal figure is being increased.

Here, in the present embodiment, control is performed to increase the probability of hitting a universal figure under specific conditions. In particular,
Normal normal operation and normal jackpot design, the probability of hitting the jackpot is about 1/20, but when the lucky jackpot and special lucky jackpot patterns appear, the probability of hitting the jackpot after the jackpot is 1 / Four
Up to a higher magnification.

As will be described later in another embodiment, even when a big hit occurs in a specific lucky big hit pattern (for example, "5"), the probability of hitting a normal figure after the big hit is 1/4 and has a high multiplying factor. You may make it up. The multiplication factor for increasing the probability per ordinary figure is not limited to this example, and another ratio may be used. Further, the up-magnification may be changed depending on the jackpot pattern.

By increasing the probability of hitting the universal figure, the winning rate to the ordinary electric starting port 64 is increased, and the probability of a big hit next time is indirectly increased from the aspect of starting winning.
Therefore, the player's motivation for playing the game is increased from the viewpoint different from the case of increasing the probability of big hit occurrence. In particular, the design of the variable display 62 rotates well, so that the game is played with excitement and excitement, and the game becomes interesting. In addition, the change of the big hit probability may be appropriately combined with the probability of hitting the universal figure, and in this case, the game content is extremely enhanced.

By the way, in a gaming machine in which the big hit state is continuous (so-called continuous chan), the payout rate until the big hit occurs is low, and the so-called "ball holding" is poor, but in the present embodiment. Since the probability of hitting a normal figure increases,
Ordinary electric start port 64 has a higher winning rate
Will get better. Therefore, for example, there is an advantage that the number of players who give up the game before the big hit increases, which leads to an increase in sales for the hall. It is also possible to control the payout rate so as to have various changes by changing the probability of hitting the jackpot, and the payout rate can be adjusted to some extent. It should be noted that the probability of hitting a universal figure may be increased not only to a high rate of 1/4 after the jackpot is over, but also the probability of hitting a universal figure may be immediately increased during the big hit. In this way, the number of prize balls at the time of a big hit game increases, and a great profit can be obtained for the player.

If the probability of hitting a universal figure is being increased in step S582, the flow proceeds to step S584 to correct the random number update upper limit value when the probability is increased (for example, the probability of hitting a universal figure is ¼ and is increased five times). If so, set the upper limit to [4].
Then, the process proceeds to step S586. In addition, when the magnification is 1 / n in the probability of hitting a normal figure, the random number update upper limit value is corrected to [n]. On the other hand, if the probability is not increasing, the process jumps to step S582 and proceeds to step S586.

In step S586, it is determined whether or not the hit determination random number update result for the universal figure is the upper limit value. This is to determine whether or not the universal figure determination random number is updated each time this routine is repeated, and whether or not the upper limit value has been reached in this routine. If the result of updating the random number per universal figure is the upper limit value, the random number per universal figure is returned to [0] in step S588. After that, the process returns to the random number update process / timer and port output process routine. If the result of updating the determined random number per universal figure is not the upper limit value, step S588 is jumped to return, and this loop is repeated.

In this way, the random number per universal figure is incremented by [1], returns to [0] again at the random number update upper limit value at the time of probability increase, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, the probability per figure is 1
Since the random number update upper limit value is [20] when / 20,
One random number within the range of [0] to [19] is extracted to determine the per-university figure. That is, the probability per figure is 1
The random number is extracted at / 20. Also, when the probability of hitting a figure is increased to 1/4, the random number update upper limit value is [4], so one random number in the range of [0] to [3] is extracted. The determination for each figure is performed.

Probability Change Control Process FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the probability change control process of step S46 in the main routine. When shifting to this subroutine, it is first determined in step S800 whether or not the big hit of the special symbol display device 63 has started. When the big hit starts, another game starts.
That is, the process proceeds to step S802 to start (start) the symbol rotation of the probability variation determination display 91. Next, in step S804, a random rotation time is set for the symbol of the probability variation determination display 91, and then the process returns to the main routine. The random rotation time is set because a random number that determines the symbol of the probability variation determination indicator 91 is taken out at random timing from the random numbers that are updated at a constant cycle, but because there is a bias in the extraction of this random number. , Random rotation time is set so as to eliminate bias in random number extraction.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit start in step S800 (for example, in the routine after the second big hit start, or in a normal operation that has nothing to do with big hits), the process branches to step S806. It is determined whether or not it is the symbol rotation stop timing for the fluctuation determination display 91. If it is not the symbol rotation stop timing (for example, during normal operation, or when the symbol is rotating but not stopped), step S81
Go to 6. In step S816, it is determined whether or not it is the symbol rotation stop timing for the probability variation number determination display device 92. When it is not the symbol rotation stop timing, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, in the normal operation, step S800 → step S806 → step S
It goes through a loop of 816 → return. Further, while the symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is rotating, a loop of step S800 → step S806 → step S816 → return is performed.

When the symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 reaches the stop timing, the process branches to YES in step S806 and proceeds to step S808 to stop the symbol rotation of the probability variation determination display 91. Next, in step S810, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (for example, "7" or "3"), and if it is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation number determination display 92 of the probability variation number determination display 92 in the following step S812. Start the pattern rotation. Next, in step S814, a random rotation time is set for the symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92, and then the process returns to the main routine. The random rotation time is set by taking out a random number that determines the symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 at random timing from random numbers that are updated at a constant cycle, but there is a bias in the extraction of this random number. Therefore, a random rotation time is set so as to eliminate the bias in random number extraction.

On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the probability variation determination indicator 91 is not the probability variation symbol in step S810, the process proceeds to step S816, and it is determined whether or not it is the symbol rotation stop timing for the probability variation number determination indicator 92. .
When it is not the symbol rotation stop timing, the process returns to the main routine. At the symbol rotation stop timing, the symbol rotation of the probability variation number determination display 92 is stopped in step S818. At this time, the random number that determines the symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92 is taken out, and the probability variation determination number is determined by the value of the extracted random number. When the stop symbols of the probability variation determination display 91 are "3" and "7", random numbers are randomly selected and the probability variation determination number is [1],
Either [3] or [5] is determined. After that, it returns to the main routine.

In this way, the probability variation determination indicator 91
And by rotating each symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92, another game is performed, the variation determination of the jackpot probability and its variation number are determined.

Big hit probability variation processing FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the big hit probability variation processing of step S330 in the big hit processing. When shifting to this subroutine, first, in step S830, the display pattern of the probability variation determination display 91 is checked. Then
In step S832, it is determined whether or not the display symbol is a probability fluctuation symbol (that is, "7" or "3") that increases the jackpot probability. In addition, there is "A" in addition to this in the display symbol of the probability variation determination display device 91, and the symbol "A" is for increasing the probability of hitting a universal figure. In the case of the probability variation pattern in step S832, step S834
Then, the process goes to step (4) to perform the number of fluctuations determination process (described later in a subroutine). On the other hand, if it is not a probability fluctuation pattern, the process returns.
In this way, the probability variation process is performed based on the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91.

[0231] Step in Hiroshizu number determination process diagram 41 jackpot probability change process S834
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the number-of-general-drawings determination processing. When the process shifts to this subroutine, the number of fluctuations in special figure probability is first checked in step S850. The number of special figure probability fluctuations is set to a finite value by another game, and corresponds to the stop symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 described above.
Therefore, as for the number of special figure probability fluctuations, the initial value is the number of probability fluctuation determinations. By checking the number of special figure probability fluctuations in step S850, the number of remaining figures is determined.

Next, in step S852, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure probability fluctuations is [0]. When the number of special figure probability fluctuations = [0], the probability change number determination indicator 92 is displayed in step S854. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol of [5] is [5]. When the stop symbol is [5], the probability variation number is set to [5] in step S856, and the process proceeds to step S858. As a result, when the stop symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92 becomes [5], the jackpot occurrence probability increases so that the jackpot is likely to occur at least five times thereafter.

If the stop symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 is not [5] in step S854, step S86.
Proceeding to 0, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 is [3]. When the stop symbol is [3], the probability variation number is set to [3] in step S862 and the process proceeds to step S858. Thereby, when the stop symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92 becomes [3], the big hit occurrence probability increases so that the big hit is likely to occur at least three times thereafter. On the other hand, in step S860, when the stop symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 is not [3], the process proceeds to step S864. Therefore, when the stop symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92 is neither [5] nor [3], the process proceeds to step S864, and the probability variation number is not set to a finite value.

Step S856 or step S86
When the process proceeds to step S858 through step 2, the special figure jackpot probability (that is, jackpot occurrence probability) is changed in this step. Specifically, the special figure jackpot probability is increased. The up magnification is as described above. At this time, if there is a remaining number of special figure probability fluctuations, the special figure jackpot probability is increased within that range.

As a result, unlike the conventional gaming machine with a big hit probability changing function, which changes the probability only by a predetermined big hit pattern (for example, a specific lucky number: "777"), this embodiment In the case of, since another game of whether the probability changes newly after the occurrence of the big hit by all the display symbols of the special symbol display device 63 is performed, the probability change is possible even in the big hit by any symbol of the special symbol display device 63 The number of probability changes is also determined regardless of the big hit symbol. Therefore, the game can be diversified, and the player's interest and game motivation can be significantly increased.

Further, even when the symbols that do not change in probability are likely to be gathered (for example, when reaching by the normal number, when the normal number appears in the first stop symbol),
Since every symbol has a chance to change in probability, the player's expectation can be greatly increased. As a result, the contents of the game are diversified, and the excitement degree and the fun of the game can be increased. Sales can be increased for halls.

Further, comparing this effect with, for example, a conventional model in which a forced continuous big hit game state (that is, a big hit state occurs again within the starting storage range: a so-called continuous chan) occurs, in the present embodiment. Since the game content is to increase the jackpot probability, the frequency of jackpots increases indirectly, and the excitement of the game for the player,
There is an advantage that the expectation for a big hit is significantly increased and the game contents can be extremely interesting. In this case, there is also a proper ball hitting until a big hit occurs,
The number of balls thrown out in the hole can be suppressed moderately, and the profit balance between the hole and the player can be achieved. In addition, the big hit state does not continue forcibly, only the possibility of big hits increases, so it is possible to avoid the situation where ball supply is not in time, which does not hinder the progress of the game, Has the advantage of being able to avoid service degradation.

Returning to the explanation of the flow chart again, after passing through step S858, it is then determined in step S864 whether or not the stop symbol of the present probability fluctuation determination indicator 91 is the normal symbol lucky symbol [A]. When the stop symbol is the universal symbol lucky symbol [A], the probability of hitting a universal symbol is changed in step S866. Specifically, we will increase the probability of hitting the jackpot. The up magnification is as described above. After that, the process returns to the big hit probability variation processing routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S864 that the big hit symbol of this time is not the ordinary symbol lucky symbol [A], step S8.
Jump 66 and return. In this way, by increasing the probability of hitting the universal figure, the normal electric starting port 64
The winning rate to the player is dramatically increased, and the probability of a big hit can be indirectly increased in terms of starting winning.
Therefore, while rotating the special symbol well, the expectation for the big hit is increased, and the player's motivation for the game can be further enhanced.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S852 that the number of fluctuations in special figure probability is not [0], it is determined that there is some remaining, and in step S868, [1] is subtracted from the number of fluctuations in special figure probability last time Proceed to S858. As a result, the number of special figure probability fluctuations is decremented by [1]. At this time, the number of special figure probability fluctuations is displayed by the probability fluctuation frequency determination display unit 92. For example, when the probability variation determination number is 3, after the big hit occurs once, "2" is displayed as the remaining probability variation number. When the remaining number of probability fluctuations becomes “0”, the probability fluctuation stops and the original low probability is restored.

As described above, when a big hit occurs during a guaranteed game in which a big hit is guaranteed by a probability variation, the guaranteed number is subtracted and the remaining guaranteed number is notified, so that the player has the guaranteed number. It is possible to prevent the mistake (conventional drawback) of stopping the game. And
When such a loop is repeated and the number of special figure probability fluctuations becomes [0], steps S852 to S85.
Fork to 4. Therefore, when the stop symbol of the probability variation frequency determination display 92 is [5] or [3], the jackpot occurrence probability increases a plurality of times.

A modification of this routine will be described.
In the control as described above, for example, while the jackpot occurrence probability is up, when the stop symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 appears again as [5] or [3], the stop symbol again [5] Alternatively, with regard to [3], the variation control of the jackpot occurrence probability may be ignored and not performed. Also, while the jackpot occurrence probability is increasing,
At the last special figure probability variation number (that is, when the special figure probability variation number = 1), the probability variation number determination indicator 9 is again displayed.
When the stop symbol of 2 appears as [5] or [3], the stop symbol again [5] or [3] is validated, and the jackpot occurrence probability is continuously changed (up). Good.

In the process of step S864, it is possible to unconditionally branch to the NO side during the fluctuation of the jackpot occurrence probability so as not to change the probability of hitting the universal figure. This is to prevent duplication of the probability variation between the special figure (the pattern of the variable display 62) and the general figure. In addition, as another aspect,
For example, while the big hit occurrence probability is fluctuating, it may be unconditionally branched to the YES side to change the universal figure hit probability. According to this, while the probability of the big hit occurrence is increasing, the winning rate to the normal electric starting port 64 is increased, and it is possible to obtain more payouts. Further, in order to diversify the game contents, the various modes described above may be appropriately combined while the game is in progress.

Big hit symbol update processing FIG. 42 is a step S418 in the random number update processing for symbols.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the big hit symbol update process.
If this subroutine is entered, first, step S630
Add [1] to the big hit random number. The big hit symbol random number is for making the appearance rate of the display symbol of the variable display 62 random.

Next, in a step S632, it is determined whether or not the update result of the big hit symbol random number is the upper limit value. This is, every time this routine is repeated, the big hit symbol random number is updated, but it is to determine whether or not the upper limit value has been reached in this routine. When the big hit symbol random number update result is the upper limit value, the big hit symbol random number is returned to [0] again in step S34. After that, in step S636, a big hit symbol is created from the address data corresponding to the big hit symbol random number this time, and the process returns to the random number updating process for symbols. On the other hand, if NO in step S632, step S634 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S636. In this way, the big hit symbol random number is incremented by [1],
At the upper limit value, the value returns to [0] again and the increment is repeated.

Here, FIG. 43 shows a specific example of the symbol data. As shown in this figure, there are 26 kinds of jackpot symbol data addresses from +1 to +25, and the symbol data corresponds to each address. It is set in the range of 0-9. Among them, the lucky jackpot "3" is 2
There are two out of six, which means that the appearance rate of lucky big hit symbols will be 2/26. Further, the special lucky big hit symbol "7" is one out of 26, which means that the appearance rate of the special lucky big hit symbol is 1/26. Further, there are two out of 26 "5" which are the universal figure lucky symbols, which means that the appearance rate of the universal figure lucky symbols is 2/26. There are three other normal designs out of 26, and this has a normal jackpot design appearance rate of 3 /
Means 26.

In this way, the appearance rate of a particular advantageous symbol is
It is kept lower than the appearance rate of normal symbols, and it is devised so that the contents of the game are enriched while securing profits on the side of the hall so that certain advantageous symbols do not come out too much. Separately from this, it is also possible to make the appearance rate of the specific advantageous symbol higher than the appearance rate of the normal symbol. In that case, it is advisable to change other probability variation modes and consider the mutual profit balance between the hole and the player.

FIG. 44 shows a specific example of the symbol data set so that the appearance rate of the specific advantageous symbol is higher than the appearance rate of the normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 44, there are 26 kinds of big hit symbol data addresses from +0 to +25, and the symbol data is determined in the range of 0 to 9 corresponding to each address. Among them, "3" which is a lucky jackpot pattern is 3 out of 26 pieces, which means that the appearance rate of the lucky jackpot pattern is 3/26.
Also, "7", which is a special lucky jackpot design,
There are 5 out of 26, which means that the appearance rate of special lucky jackpot symbols will be 5/26. Further, "5" which is a universal figure lucky symbol is two out of 26 similar to other normal symbols, which means that the appearance rate of the universal figure lucky symbol and the normal symbol is 2/26. .

In this way, the appearance rate of the lucky big hit symbol and the special lucky big hit symbol is remarkably increased, so that the player's expectation can be increased. In addition,
The symbol data shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 may be used in an appropriate combination. By doing so, it becomes possible to have various game contents in which the appearance rate of the specific advantageous symbol becomes lower or higher than the appearance rate of the normal symbol. Further, control may be performed such that each symbol data shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 is instantaneously switched and used during the game.

Next, FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention, which adopts the remaining guarantee system. In this embodiment, only the contents of the subroutine of the fluctuation number determination process are different from the above embodiment, and the others are the same. Therefore, the subroutine of the fluctuation number determination process will be described in detail.

Variation number determination process (another embodiment) FIG. 45 shows step S834 in the jackpot probability variation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the fluctuation | variation frequency determination process of. When shifting to this subroutine, first, in step S870, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure probability fluctuations (that is, the number of probability change times) is [0], and the number of special figure probability fluctuations =
When it is [0], it is determined in step S872 whether or not the display of the probability variation number determination display device 92 is [5].
If it is [5], the special figure probability variation number is set to [5] in step S874, and the flow proceeds to step S876.
As a result, when the display of the probability variation frequency determination indicator 92 becomes [5], the jackpot occurrence probability increases so that the jackpot is likely to occur at least five times thereafter.

On the other hand, if the number of special figure probability fluctuations is not [0] in step S870, it is determined that there is some remaining, and in step S878, [1] is subtracted from the previous number of special figure probability changes and step S872. Proceed to. As a result, the number of special figure probability fluctuations is decremented by [1]. At this time, the number of special figure probability fluctuations is displayed by the probability fluctuation frequency determination display unit 92. For example, when the probability variation determination number is 3, after the big hit occurs once, "2" is displayed as the remaining probability variation number. When the remaining number of probability fluctuations becomes “0”, the probability fluctuation stops and the original low probability is restored. As described above, when a big hit occurs during a guarantee game in which a big hit is guaranteed by a probability variation as in the above embodiment, the guarantee count is subtracted and the remaining guarantee count is notified, so that the player has the guarantee count. However, the mistake of stopping the game (conventional drawback)
Can be prevented.

In step S872, when the display of the probability variation number determination display device 92 does not correspond to [5], the process proceeds to step S880, in which the probability variation number determination display device 92 is performed.
It is determined whether or not the display of [3] is [3]. When the display of the probability variation number determination display device 92 is [3], it is determined in step S882 whether or not the remaining special figure probability variation number is [3] or more. If the number of remaining special figure probability changes is less than [3], the number of special figure probability changes is newly set to [3] in step S884, and the flow advances to step S876. on the other hand,
When the number of remaining special figure probability changes is [3] or more, the process of step S884 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S876.

Such processing is performed, for example, after [5] appears on the display of the probability variation number determination display 92 and the special figure probability variation number is set to [5], and the rest is [4]. This is because, when [3] is subtracted from the display of the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92 in the state of, suddenly forcibly setting it to a new setting frequency of [3] is disadvantageous to the player.
Therefore, when [3] is subtracted from the display of the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92 while the remaining number is [4], a large value (that is, [4]) is adopted as the remaining number. In other words, it is the remaining guarantee method that guarantees the remaining number of special figure probability fluctuations.
Next, in step S876, the special figure jackpot probability is changed (up). Then, the processes of steps S888 and S890 are performed. These processes are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment, whereby the fluctuation control of the probability of hitting a universal figure is performed.

On the other hand, if NO in step S880, that is, if the display of the probability variation number determination indicator 92 is not [3], the process proceeds to step S886 to determine whether the special figure probability variation number is [0]. To do. When the number of special figure probability fluctuations = [0], the process proceeds to step S888, and when the number of special figure probability fluctuations is not [0] and there is a remaining number, the step S87.
Go to 6.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when [5] or [3] is subtracted again as the display of the probability variation number determination indicator 92 while the special figure jackpot probability is fluctuating (up), the allocation is made. The right of [5] or [3] is validated. That is, it is guaranteed that the number of remaining special figure probability fluctuations does not become lower than the allocated number [5] or [3] so as not to be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the game will be more motivated and the fun will be increased more than in the above embodiment.

As a modification, for example, step S
In the process of 874, when the remaining number of special figure probability fluctuations is [3], if [5] is subtracted again as the display of the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92, [3] + [5] = [ In the calculation of [8], control may be performed such that the number of special figure probability fluctuations is updated to [8]. This is the adoption of the real addition method. With the same idea, for example, when the number of remaining special figure probability fluctuations in the process of step S664 is [2], when [5] is subtracted again from the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92, [2] + The calculation of [3] = [5] may be performed so as to update the number of special figure probability changes to [5]. This is also a real addition method.

Next, a modified mode different from the control contents of each of the above embodiments will be described. A) Opening condition of the normal electric starting port 64 In the above-mentioned embodiment, the ball passes through the general-purpose gate under the trigger condition that the general-purpose indicator 64a of the normal electric starting port 64 starts rotating, and a specific display symbol. Normally, the electric start port 64 is opened. However, the trigger condition is not limited to such an open condition, and other trigger conditions, for example, when a direct winning to a chucker (starting winning port) is detected, or the V of the large winning port is detected. A time when a ball is won in the winning opening (that is, when a winning in a specific winning opening is detected: a continuous V winning is detected) may be adopted.

B) The jackpot probability of the special symbol display device is not limited to the example of the above embodiment, and may be another value. For example, 1/1
It can be adjusted from the outside in three stages of 80, 1/200 and 1/220. At this time, normally 1/200 is the standard probability, and it is fluctuated by about 10% above and below it. In this case, it may be varied up and down by about 20%.
Similarly, the jackpot probability of the ordinary symbol display device (universal figure jackpot probability) is not limited to the example of the above embodiment, and may be another value.

C) While the jackpot probability is increasing, when the winning is made to a specific winning opening (for example, a starting winning opening), the number of discharged prize balls may be controlled to be larger. For example, in the case of a normal low probability, when the starting winning opening is 5 ejected and the general winning opening is 15 ejected, only the jackpot probability increase is 12, or 10 is set to a value larger than at least 5 ejected. Good. In this way, the number of balls that have been hit during the jackpot increase is increased, the ball holding is improved, the number of balls purchased until the jackpot is pulled is reduced, which is advantageous to the player and motivation to play is increased.

D) When the display of the probability variation number determination display 92 subtracts [5], it is possible to guarantee 5 times as the number of subsequent big hits. Further, in the case of five big hits, [5] may appear as the display of the probability variation number determination display device 92 only at the last time, and the big hits of five times may be guaranteed again.

The mode of the displacement operation of the variable display in the special symbol display device is not limited to the style as in the above embodiment, and various modified modes are possible. In addition, the movable timing of the movable display can be modified in various ways.

The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, it may be integrated with the pachinko machine by being provided on the front panel portion or the dish front decorative body portion.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the pachinko machine of the packing card system as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. Further, it can be widely applied to a pachinko machine that does not play cards at all, instead of the pucky card system.

[0265]

According to the present invention, the lucky NO. The big hit notification is clearly distinguished from the normal big hit notification, and the lucky number. With the emergence of jackpots,
After that, the probability of a big hit is changed by changing the probability of a big hit, and the number of times the big hit is guaranteed is reported.
The player and the store clerk are immediately lucky. You can recognize big hits and guaranteed times. Therefore, the joy of the player can be further enhanced by the notification effect. For example, it is possible to avoid a disadvantageous state of leaving the platform without recognizing the state even though the big hit is guaranteed by increasing the big hit probability. Further, it is possible to sufficiently appeal to other players the gaming state such as the probability variation.

[0266] Furthermore, if the clerk is lucky NO. It is possible to sufficiently confirm the gaming state of a big hit, and it is possible to quickly and appropriately respond to the gaming state. Specifically, Lucky No. It is possible to quickly prepare a dollar box (ball box) for receiving a large amount of pachinko balls as prize balls when a big hit occurs. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the prize ball overflows and the shooting is stopped and the game becomes impossible. Further, when a big hit occurs, a big hit number tag for counting the number of big hits can be prepared immediately. Furthermore, an announcement of a big hit stand can be immediately prepared in the store, and it is possible to promptly appeal to other players.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of a card type pachinko machine to which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the back side of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a drive system of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a displacement operation of a beer bottle portion of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a displacement operation of the beer bottle portion of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a displacement operation of the jockey member of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a view for explaining the displacement operation of the jockey member of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a symbol change and a displacement operation of the variable display of the same embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control main routine of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of random number update processing / timer and port output processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of idle processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol rotation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of low speed rotation start processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of left high speed rotation end processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a left low speed rotation end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of right low speed rotation end processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol rotation end processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a normal reach end processing and a special reach end processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a big hit processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of fanfare restart processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of fanfare end processing and interval end processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a special winning opening opening end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of end-time V check processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a symbol random number updating process of the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a big hit determination random number updating process and a symbol rotation speed determination random number updating process of the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a beer bottle processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of mascot motor processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of lamp & LED processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of sound effect processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of a universal graphic / universal communication process of the embodiment.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of idle processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of rotation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing a sub-routine for a hit process / disappearance process of the embodiment.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of random number updating process for universal figure of the embodiment.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a probability variation control process of the same example.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of jackpot probability variation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of fluctuation number determination processing in the embodiment.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a big hit symbol updating process of the embodiment.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a relationship between the symbol data address and the symbol data in the embodiment.

FIG. 44 is a view showing another example of the relationship between the symbol data address and the symbol data in the embodiment.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of fluctuation number determination processing according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 2 Pachinko machine 3 Ball lending machine (game medium lending device) 11 Frame-shaped front frame 13 Game board 15 Front operation panel 62 Variable display (variable display device) 63 Special pattern display device 64 Ordinary electric starting port 64a General drawing Display (ordinary symbol display) 65 Fluctuation winning device 66 Special figure switch memory display 67, 68 Universal figure starting gate 84 Gaming status notification lamp (special jackpot notification means) 91 Probability fluctuation determination display 92 Probability fluctuation number determination display 107 accessory control circuit board (symbol display control means, probability changing means, lucky jackpot symbol determination means, repetition state control means, special jackpot notification control means, repetition state number notification control means, subtraction means) 111 speaker (special jackpot notification means) ) 301 accessory CPU 302 display CPU (symbol display control means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. In the variable display result of the symbol display device, at least a normal big hit symbol, having a symbol display control means for controlling each lucky big hit symbol can be generated, the big hit game state based on the occurrence of each big hit symbol Is a gaming machine equipped with probability changing means for changing the probability of occurrence of the big hit symbol from a low probability to a high probability after a predetermined big hit game is finished, and a variable display of the symbol display device. Lucky jackpot symbol judging means for judging the lucky jackpot symbol for the result, a repeating state control means for controlling the probability changing means in a repeating state based on the judgment output of the lucky jackpot symbol judging means, and the repeating state controlling means. When the probability changing means is controlled by the repeated state by the special notification of the big hit game state Special jackpot notification control means for controlling in a state, and special jackpot notification means for performing a notification related to the state in which the probability changing means is controlled in a repeated state based on the output of the special jackpot notification control means. A gaming machine characterized by that. 2. A repetitive state number notification control unit for controlling the repetitive state number of the repetitive state control unit to be notified, wherein the special jackpot notification unit notifies the repetitive number of the repetitive state control unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that. 3. The game according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: subtraction means for subtracting the number of repetitions in the repetition state number notification control means when a big hit occurs based on the repetition state control means. Machine.