JP6896286B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, the present invention can be suitably applied to a "ball game machine".

Conventionally, a start port is provided in the game area and a large winning opening (large winning device) having a specific area (V zone) inside is provided, and a winning / failing judgment is made due to the entry of a ball into the starting port. If the result of the winning / failing determination is a small hit, a gaming machine that executes a small hit game that controls the opening of the large winning opening is used.
In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than a small hit game based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening by the small hit game passes through a specific area (patented). See Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-06780

In this type of gaming machine, it is desirable to enhance the continuity of the game and to have a sufficient sense of expectation regarding the execution of the jackpot game in order to enhance the game interest.
That is, in this type of gaming machine, (1) the result of the hit / fail judgment is a small hit, and the game (hereinafter referred to as the symbol variation game) until the special symbol display device confirms the display through the variation display of the special symbol. , (2) After the special symbol is confirmed and a small hit is generated, a game ball is inserted into the open-controlled large winning opening and the game ball is passed through a specific area (hereinafter referred to as a character game). It is necessary to perform in this order in two steps.

For this reason, in this type of gaming machine, the game until the jackpot is won (generated) is divided into the first half "design variable game" and the second half "character game". The continuity is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and by making an interest in the content of a small hit game (content of a character game) in which the expectation of a big hit is different from the stage of the symbol variation game, from the symbol variation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a series of games up to a specific area guidance.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
When the hit / fail judgment is executed due to the ball entering the starting port, after executing the variable display of the special symbol, the special symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment, and the special symbol display means.
As the result symbol, a small hit game is executed to execute a small hit game for opening and controlling a predetermined large winning opening based on a definite display of a small hit symbol indicating that the result of the winning / failing determination is a small hit. With means,
The Koatari gaming balls which have entered the special opening controlled winning opening by the player, based on the induced specific area, Ri gaming machine der to perform favorable jackpot gaming than the Koatari game,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit, a selection means for selecting the type of the small hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed from a plurality of types, and
Wherein together is provided inside the special winning opening, the sorting member periodically driven, distributed as destination of the entered game ball is the specific area at a predetermined probability, before the thrown-in game balls Symbol A sorting device that guides you to a specific area,
The game ball that has entered the large winning opening can be changed to a state in which it cannot be thrown into the sorting device, or a state in which the game ball can be thrown into the sorting device, and the game ball can be thrown into the sorting device. relates gaming balls which have entered the special winning opening, an adjusting means for adjusting the sphere number of game balls that are capable put into the sorting device,
A variation effect executing means that executes the variation effect in response to the variation display of the special symbol and ends in response to the final display of the result symbol in the effect device.
With
The adjusting means is the number of game balls that can be thrown into the distribution device by the game balls that have entered the large winning opening controlled to be opened by the small hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol. It is a game machine that adjusts
The adjusting means is
When a game ball is thrown into the distribution device, a detection means for detecting the thrown game ball is provided, and the number of detected game balls detected by the detection means in the throwable state is the type of the small hit symbol. When the number of balls is set according to the above, the number of balls that can be thrown into the sorting device is adjusted by changing from the throwable state to the non-throwable state, and the number of balls that can be thrown into the sorting device is adjusted .
The variation effect executing means is characterized in that, in the variation effect, an input ball number suggestion effect for notifying information suggesting the number of game balls that can be input to the distribution device is executed.

According to the invention of claim 1, since the number of game balls (number of game balls) that can be put into the distribution device can be predicted from the time when the variation effect is executed (when the symbol variation game is executed), the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game can be predicted. After that, it can be associated with a character game (game ball distribution game) that may be executed, and can be a series of games.

That is, normally, in "a gaming machine capable of executing a big hit game that is more advantageous than a small hit game by guiding the game ball to a specific area during the execution of the small hit game", the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. , Players tend to pay close attention to the game after the time when a small hit occurs. On the other hand, according to the invention of claim 1, the "contents of the small hit game (game ball) that may be executed after the stage before the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (the stage of the symbol variation game)". Since the content of the distribution game) ”is suggested, the player will pay close attention to the progress of the game from the stage of the symbol variation game with a sense of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to execute the symbol variation game and the small hit game (character game) that may be executed later in a state where the continuity is enhanced, and the player feels from the stage of the symbol variation game. It gets excited. In particular, in the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1, the feasibility of the big hit game via the small hit game differs depending on the number of balls of the game ball that can be put into the sorting device, and that possibility. Is suggested from the stage of the symbol-changing game, so that the game can be enhanced.
Here, the invention of claim 1 may be (1) a so-called "game machine called a blade (type 2 game machine)", or (2) a so-called "game machine called a type 1 and type 2 mixer". May be.

In the 1st and 2nd type mixer, as a big hit game, (1) a big hit game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol big hit game) executed based on the result of a hit / fail judgment being a big hit, and (2) a small hit game are opened. It is possible to execute a big hit game (hereinafter, referred to as a character big hit game) that is executed based on the game ball entering the controlled big winning opening being guided to a specific area. Then, since the small hit probability is usually high (for example, because it is higher than the big hit probability) in the 1-type and 2-type mixer, the accessory big hit game can be executed frequently and speedily.
In particular, when the starting port is provided with a first starting port capable of constantly entering a ball and a second starting port that can be opened and closed, the probability of being judged as a small hit by the hit / fail judgment based on the first starting port is higher than the probability. , Since the probability of being judged as a small hit is high in the hit / fail judgment based on the second starting port, if the game is to be performed aiming at the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, it can be put into the sorting device. Coupled with the possibility that the number of game balls to be played increases, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the character jackpot game.

Further, the symbol jackpot game and the accessory jackpot game may be executed in the same jackpot or may be executed in different jackpots. Further, the small hit game and the big hit game may be executed in the same large winning opening, or may be executed in different large winning openings.
Here, as the "effect device" of the present invention, for example, "a production symbol display device that performs a visual effect", "a vocal device (speaker) that produces a sound effect", and "an electric device that performs an illuminated effect". At least one of "decorative device (lamp)", "movable device that produces an effect by the operation or appearance of a movable object (accessory, etc.)", and "vibration device that produces an effect by vibration" can be exemplified. For example, the effect of suggesting the number of thrown balls can be displayed on the effect symbol display device, or can be performed by the voice of the vocalization device (1 ball thrown, 2 balls thrown in, 3 balls thrown in, etc.). The emission color of the decorating device (for example, the suggestion of throwing one ball is "white", the suggestion of throwing two balls is "blue", and the suggestion of throwing two balls is "red") may be used.

Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the variation effect starts the variation display of a plurality of effect symbols corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, and then the plurality of effect symbols are stopped in a predetermined stop order. The stop display is displayed and the process ends, and the result of the hit / fail determination is notified by the combination mode of the plurality of effect symbols displayed in the stop display.
The effect of suggesting the number of thrown balls is
Among the plurality of effect symbols that have started the variable effect, the intermediate effect display configured by stopping and displaying the effect symbol whose stop order has arrived before the effect symbol whose stop order is the final is stopped and displayed. Depending on the display mode, it may be suggested that the number of game balls that can be thrown into the distribution device when the small hit game is executed.

According to this , it is possible to suggest "the number of balls that can be thrown into the sorting device" when a small hit occurs, depending on the mode of the intermediate effect display (for example, the number indicated by the symbol constituting the reach display). That is, the moment when some of the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed is the timing at which the player gazes, and at that timing, the number of balls that can be thrown is suggested. Therefore, the first half of the "design variation game" and the second half of the "character game (game ball distribution game)" are more strongly associated with each other, and the first and second half can be a series of games.

As the "intermediate effect display", for example, a reach display can be exemplified. The reach display is an "intermediate effect display" performed in the middle of the variable display when there are a plurality of effect symbols displayed (variable display and confirmed display) on the effect display device. More specifically, when the stop order of a plurality of effect symbols is defined, which effect symbol is the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed other than the final stop display, and is finally stopped and displayed. This is an effective display indicating that a specific result (small hit, big hit) may be displayed by all the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed.
In this case, for example, the type and number of characters appearing in the so-called "tempai" mode (for example, the numbers indicated by the effect symbols (constituent symbols) constituting the reach display) or the so-called "tempai" mode. It is possible to suggest the number of balls that can be thrown into the "sorting device" when the small hit game is executed.
In this specification, the effect started by the effect display device triggered by the reach display is referred to as a reach effect.
Further, as the "intermediate effect display", a display other than the reach display can be exemplified. For example, when a variable effect is configured by executing variable display of a plurality of effect symbols, a small hit is made by the effect symbol (number, color, character indicating the number, etc. indicated by the effect symbol) that is first stopped and displayed. It is also possible to suggest the number of balls that can be thrown into the "sorting device" when the game is executed.

In addition, the effect of suggesting the number of thrown balls is
It is executed before the end of the variation effect, and is executed in a notice effect mode that suggests the number of game balls that can be thrown into the distribution device when the small hit game is executed. May be .

According to this, while the variation effect is being executed, the advance notice effect executed in the variation effect suggests the number of game balls that can be put into the distribution device. That is, a sphere that can be input to the sorting device depending on the advance notice effect mode (for example, character dialogue, type of character appearing, number of characters appearing, etc.) during the variation effect that started execution (that is, during the variation effect). Since the number can be suggested, the symbol-changing game in the first half and the character game (game ball distribution game) that may be executed in the second half can be more clearly associated, and the first and second half can be made into a series of games. it can.

In particular, it is possible to suggest a number that can be charged spheres by notice representation embodiment more clearly, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.
Further , various times when the advance notice effect mode appears can be selected. For example, before the above-mentioned intermediate effect display (reach display) is executed, during the intermediate effect display (reach display), and in the intermediate effect display (reach display). ) At least after execution can be exemplified.

Further, when the display mode of the intermediate effect display suggests the number of game balls that can be thrown into the distribution device when the small hit game is executed, the intermediate effect suggests the number of balls to be thrown. Depending on the mode of the effect that is started with the effect display as an opportunity, it may be suggested that the number of game balls that can be thrown into the distribution device when the small hit game is executed.

According to this, the number of game balls that can be put into the distribution device when the small hit game is started is suggested by the effect mode that is started with the intermediate effect display as a trigger. In this case, the symbol-changing game in the first half and the character game (game ball distribution) that may be executed in the second half through the production that attracts the player's attention particularly easily (the production that starts with the intermediate production display). It is strongly associated with the game), and the first and second half can be a series of games.

Further , as the "effect executed triggered by the intermediate effect display", "the reach effect executed triggered by the reach display" can be exemplified. In this case, the number of balls thrown into the sorting device can be predicted by the mode of "reach effect" that the player pays particular attention to. For example, the number of balls that can be input to the sorting device can be predicted by the type of background in which the reach effect appears, the number displayed as the background, the type of character, the number of characters, and the like.

Further , it is provided with an extraction information storage means for storing the extraction information extracted due to the entry into the start port, and the hit / fail determination is executed based on the extraction information, and at the same time.
A pre-reading determination means for pre-reading and determining the content of the extracted information stored in the extracted information storage means before the hit / fail determination is performed is provided.
In the above-mentioned effect of suggesting the number of thrown balls,
Based on the result of the pre-reading determination, a pre-reading effect suggesting the number of game balls that can be put into the sorting device when the small hit game is executed may be performed .

According to this, by the pre-reading effect based on the pre-reading determination result, "when the target variable display (variable effect) is executed even before the variable display (variable effect) to be read ahead is started. It is possible to pre-read the "number of balls that can be input to the sorting device" and suggest the result of this pre-reading. Therefore, when the fluctuation display that is the target of pre-reading is actually executed, the number of balls that can be input to the sorting device is known. It is possible to announce the relevance and degree of relevance between the game and the second half of the character game (game ball distribution game). Therefore, the player waits with a sense of expectation for the start of the variable display, which is the target of pre-reading, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, by making the player interested in the content of the small hit game in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit is different from the stage of the symbol variation game, the guidance from the stage of the symbol variation game to a specific area It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making a series of games up to the execution of the character game that determines whether or not the game is possible.

Front view of the gaming machine. Front view of game board 1. Explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd prize opening (center case) and the like. (A) and (b) are vertical cross-sectional views showing the outline of the adjusting device. (A) and (b) are cross-sectional views showing the outline of the adjusting device. The plan view which shows the outline of the sorting apparatus. (A) is a plan view of a base body constituting the sorting device, and (b) and (c) are plan views showing a rotating body and the like constituting the sorting device. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The chart which shows the operation content of the pachinko machine of Example 1. A chart showing the relationship between the type of small hit symbol and the number of balls thrown into the sorting device in the pachinko machine of each embodiment. (A) to (c) are plan views showing the features of the sorting device. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control unit 80 executes. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control device 80 executes. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. (A) is a flowchart showing a drive start technique process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing a drive stop process executed by the main control device 80 in each embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the basic screen of the effect display device when the game state is in the normal game state in each embodiment, and (b) is the effect display device when the game state is in the open extension state in each embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the basic screen of. (A) is a flowchart showing the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83, and (b) is a flowchart showing the hold number information reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. (A) is a flowchart showing a variation instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83, and (b) is a flowchart showing a variation effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a simple loss, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach loss, and (c) is a diagram (big hit symbol) showing the correspondence between a special symbol and a pseudo symbol. A chart (small hit symbol) showing the correspondence between a special symbol and a pseudo symbol. (A) to (f) are charts showing a production symbol determination table (for small hits). Explanatory drawing 1 which shows a specific example of a variation effect. Explanatory FIG. 2 showing a specific example of the variation effect. Explanatory drawing 3 which shows a specific example of a variation effect. The flowchart which shows the read-ahead determination command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect. The flowchart which shows the hold number instruction command reception processing which the sub-integrated control device 83 executes. Explanatory FIG. 4 showing a specific example of the variation effect. Explanatory FIG. 5 showing a specific example of the variation effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views 6 showing a specific example of the variation effect. (A) and (b) are charts illustrating the changing mode of the reserved symbol. The flowchart which shows the general prize confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a game execution state setting process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. The flowchart which shows the hold number information reception process which the sub-integrated control device 83 executes. (A) is a flowchart showing the reserved symbol change process, and (b) is a chart for explaining a modified example of each embodiment. (A) is a chart for explaining another modification of each embodiment, and (b) is a timing chart for explaining still another modification of each embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 5A forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinges 5B are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 5A, and the hinges 5B hold the front frame (glass frame) 5C into which the plate glass 6A is fitted and the inner frame so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 5A. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 6A of the front frame 5C.
An upper plate 5D and a lower plate 6B are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 5C. Further, a launch handle 6E is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6B, and the launcher is operated by operating the launch handle 6E clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 5D is sent to the game board 1. Fired at. Further, in the center of the upper plate 5D, an effect button 3A and a jog dial 3B are provided.
This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is equipped with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 8A for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 5D, a ball lending button 8B, a payment button 8C, and payment. A display device 8D is provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. For convenience, the game area 3 can be divided into a first game area 3a (left-handed area) and a second game area 3b (right-handed area) with a center case 5 arranged at a substantially central portion as a boundary.

When the launching power of the game ball launched by the above-mentioned launching device is less than the predetermined force, the game ball is more likely to flow down the first gaming area (left-handed area) 3a, and the launching power is predetermined. If the force is greater than or equal to the force, the game ball is more likely to flow down the second game area (right-handed area) 3b. Although a large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

The center case 5 has a built-in effect symbol display device 6 and constitutes a second large winning opening (second large winning device) 15. The details of the center case 5 will be described later.
Further, directly below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can always enter is arranged.
Further, a normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the right side (second game area 3b) of the center case 5, and a variable second starting port 12 is arranged below the normal symbol operating gate 17. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and the winning / failing determination of the normal symbol (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers. In addition, the second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the winning / failing determination (ordinary symbol lottery) of the ordinary symbol.
The second starting port 12 is arranged diagonally upward to the right of the first starting port 11, and can enter the ball when it is in the open state, and cannot enter the ball when it is in the closed state. However, although it is possible to enter the ball even when it is not in the open state (when it is in the closed state), it may be easier to enter the ball when it is in the open state than when it is in the closed state.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as special symbols, a first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a first special symbol) that fluctuates based on entry into the first starting port 11 and entry into the second starting opening 12 It is provided with a second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a second special symbol) that fluctuates based on a sphere. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold storage (extraction information), and the game ball is stored in the second start port 12. When the ball enters, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold storage (extraction information).

The first starting port 11 has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the second game area 3b to enter due to the molded shape of the game nail and the center case 5 planted in the game board 1. Therefore, the probability that the game ball that has flowed down the first game area 3a enters the first start port 11 is high. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 17, the first large winning opening 14, the second starting opening 12, and the second large winning opening 15 are formed by the molding shape of the game nail and the center case 5 planted in the game board 1. 2 Only game balls that have flowed down the game area 3b can enter the ball.

On the right side of the center case 5 (second game area 3b), below the second starting opening 12, the first big winning opening (first big winning device) 14 is arranged. The first big winning opening (first big winning device) 14 is closed when the big hit game is not executed, and the game ball is not allowed to enter. In addition, during a big hit game (including a big hit game after a big hit of a character), the ball is opened in an open pattern for a big hit, and a game ball is allowed to enter.
Further, the above-mentioned second large winning opening 15 is opened in an opening pattern for small hits during a small hit game.
Further, a plurality of general winning openings 31, 32, 33 are arranged on the lower left side (lower side of the first game area 3a) of the game area 3.

In the lower part of the first game area 3a, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a 7-segment display device, and a 7-segment display device. A second special symbol display device 10 composed of, a first special symbol hold number display device 18 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 composed of a plurality of LEDs are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 arranged in the center of the game board. Will be done.
By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 8) detects the game ball), the first special symbol display device At 9, the first special symbol (first special symbol) starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time.
Further, the game ball is caused to flow down into the second game area 3b (so-called right-handed hitting), and the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 8) is the game ball. (Detected), the normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal figure) starts fluctuating display on the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal electric solenoid 12b (FIG.) described later is described according to the mode of the normal figure stopped after a predetermined time. 8) is driven.
When the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b is driven, the door portion of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened almost synchronously, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 8)). Is configured to be possible. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, the second special symbol starts the variable display on the second special symbol display device 10, and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol (first special symbol) and the second special symbol (second special symbol), the effect symbol display device 6 is linked to the fluctuation of each special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol). The mode (variation effect) is displayed. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not fluctuate at the same time, and the variation of the second special symbol (hit / fail judgment) is prioritized regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port and the second starting port. To carry out. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol hold memory, so that the change of the first special symbol hold memory is present. To start.

The first special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 8) or the second special winning opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the first big winning opening solenoid 14b is driven (during a big hit game), the door member of the first big winning opening 14 opens almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 14 (first count). When the switch 14a (see FIG. 8) detects the game ball) and the second large winning opening solenoid 15b is driven (during a small hit game), the opening / closing member 92 that opens and closes the second large winning opening 15 almost synchronously. (Opening / closing member 92 that opens and closes the intake 90a described later) is in an open state, and a game ball can be inserted into the second large winning opening 15 (the second count switch 15a (see FIG. 8) detects the game ball). It is configured to be.

Since the second starting opening 12, the first winning opening 14, and the second winning opening 15 are arranged in the second gaming area 3b (on the right side of the center case 5), the gaming state has shifted to the open extended gaming state. In this case, in the case of shifting to the big hit game or the small hit game, the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 6E is adjusted so that all the launched game balls reach the second game area 3b.

Next, the structure of the center case 5 and the like will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.
As shown in FIG. 2, the center case 5 includes a window 5a that opens in front of the pachinko machine 50, and the screen 6a of the built-in effect symbol display device 6 is visible to the player through the window 5a. Further, a sorting device 93 and an adjusting device 91 are provided inside the center case 5 (inside the second winning opening (second winning device) 15).

As shown in FIG. 3, the center case 5 is provided with an intake 90a that can be opened and closed diagonally to the upper right. The intake 90a can be opened and closed by an opening / closing member 92 that can swing with respect to the rotation fulcrum 92b on the lower end side, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 3b passes through the intake 90a to the center case 5. It is possible to enter the inside of (2nd prize opening 15).
That is, when the drive of the second special winning opening solenoid 15b is stopped, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, the opening / closing member 92 takes a left upward posture (hereinafter referred to as a closed posture) with respect to the rotation fulcrum 92b, and the intake 90a is closed. Therefore, the game ball Y1 flowing down around the inlet 90a of the second game area 3b cannot enter the inside of the center case 5 (second large winning opening 15).

On the other hand, when the second large winning opening solenoid 15b is driven, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the opening / closing member 92 is in an upward-sloping posture (hereinafter referred to as an open posture) with respect to the rotation fulcrum 92b, and the intake port 90a is It will be released. At this time, the game ball Y1 flowing down around the inlet 90a of the second game area 3b is guided to the left side surface of the opening / closing member 92 which is inclined upward to the right, and is inside the center case 5 (second large winning opening 15). Can enter smoothly.
Further, a second count switch 15a for detecting the entry of a ball into the center case 5 is provided inside the center case 5 in the vicinity of the intake port 90a.

The game ball taken into the center case 5 through the intake 90a first enters the intake chamber 90b. Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, the inner bottom surface 90c of the intake chamber 90b is a downwardly inclined surface toward the central portion 90d along the left-right width direction, and the game ball incorporated into the center case 5 through the intake entrance 90a is , Moves in the direction of the central portion 90d. Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the central portion 90d has a downward inclination toward the rear (direction away from the player), and is the rear wall 90e of the intake chamber 90b. A passage port 90j through which one game ball can pass is opened at a position behind the central portion 90d.

As shown in FIG. 4A, a tubular or gutter-shaped guide path forming member 90f arranged toward the rear is arranged behind the passage port 90j. The guide path forming member 90f is a member that constitutes a game ball path (passage for rolling a game ball that has passed through the passage port 90j) that combines a backward inclined path and a downward downward path. A switching port 90m that can be opened and closed by the movable piece 91a is provided at an intermediate position along the path direction.
The guide path forming member 90f is branched into a first guide path forming portion 90g and a second guide path forming portion 90h with the switching port 90m as a boundary. Of these, the first guide path forming portion 90 g constitutes the first guide path 90A that leads directly to the outside of the pachinko machine 50, and the second guide path forming portion 90h forms the second guide path 90B that leads to the distribution device 93. Configure.

Here, the switching port 90m is opened at the inner bottom surface of the guide path forming member 90e (the bottom surface on which the entered game ball rolls), and by closing the switching port 90m with the movable piece 91a, the first guide path Of the 90A and the second guide path 90B, only the first guide path 90A communicates with the passage port 90j, so that the game ball that has passed in the direction of the passage port 90j enters the first guide path forming portion 90g. On the other hand, by opening the switching port 90m, the game ball that has passed in the passage port 90j direction is in a state where it can enter the second guide path 90B (hereinafter, referred to as a throw-in state).

The adjusting device 91 is a device for adjusting the number of balls that are thrown into the distribution device 93 by the game balls that have flowed into the center case 5 (the balls have entered the second large winning opening 15). As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the adjusting device 91 includes the above-mentioned movable piece 91a, an adjusting solenoid 91b, and a throw-in ball number detection switch 91k (also referred to as an adjusting sensor, FIGS. 3 and 8). See) and.
The adjusting solenoid 91b includes a substantially cylindrical outer shell 91c, a plunger 91d movably supported by a bearing (not shown) provided inside the outer shell 91c, and an outer circumference of the plunger 91d inside the outer shell 91c. It includes a solenoid coil (not shown) arranged at a position and a coil spring (not shown) that biases the plunger 91d so that the amount of protrusion from the outer body 91c is large. Further, the movable piece 91a is integrated with the tip portion of the plunger 91d.
Then, when the solenoid coil is not energized, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 5A, the plunger 91d has a maximum protrusion amount due to the urging force of the coil spring and is integrated with the tip portion thereof. The modified movable piece 91a closes the switching port 90m. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the passage port 90j is guided toward the first guide path 90A.

On the other hand, when the solenoid coil is energized, as shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 5 (b), the plunger 91d reduces the amount of protrusion of the plunger 91d from the solenoid coil to the plunger 91d. A traction force is applied, and the plunger 91d opposes the urging force of the coil spring, and the amount of protrusion thereof is minimized. Therefore, the movable piece 91a integrated with the tip of the plunger 91d also moves in the direction of the outer shell 91c to open the switching port 90m. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the passage port 90j is guided toward the second guide path 90B.
Further, the above-mentioned input ball number detection switch (adjustment sensor) 91k is arranged in the vicinity of the switching port 90m in the second guide path forming portion 90B. The thrown ball number detection switch 91k is for detecting that a game ball has entered from the switching port 90 m, and is second depending on the number of ball thrown balls (detection number) detected by the thrown ball number detection switch 91k. The number of game balls that have entered the guide path forming unit 90B can be counted.

The distribution device 93 is a device for distributing the destination of the inserted game ball. Specifically, the game ball that has passed through the second guide path forming portion 90B is received, (1) guided to the specific region 92V, and then discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 50, or (2) as it is (specific region 92V). It is a device for selecting whether to discharge the pachinko machine 50 to the outside of the machine (without inducing the machine).
As shown in FIG. 6, the distribution device 93 provides a base body 93a, a rotating body 94 rotating on a recess 93b (see FIG. 7A) of the base body 93a, and a transmission mechanism to the rotating body 94. It is provided with a rotary motor 94b (see FIG. 8) that applies a rotational force through the motor. The planar shape of the recess 93b is substantially circular.
The rotating body 94 is formed in a substantially disk shape, and is arranged in a rotatable state on the recess 93b with the axis 94J facing up and down. In the pachinko machine 50, the rotating body 94 is always rotated to the right. Further, the upper surface portion of the rotating body 94 slightly bulges upward with the axis 94J as the center.

The rotating body 94 is provided with four distribution holes 94c, 94d, 94e, 94f at positions where the rotating body 94 is divided into four equal parts along the circumferential direction of the rotating body 94 about the axis 94J. Each of the distribution holes 94c to 94f is opened on the outer peripheral surface and the upper and lower surfaces of the rotating body 94. Of these, one distribution hole (hereinafter referred to as a specific distribution hole) 94c is directed toward the inner radius of the rotating body 94 more than the other distribution holes (hereinafter referred to as a normal distribution hole) 94d to 94f. The size has been increased, and it has reached a position closer to the axis 94J.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the recess 93b has two communication holes 93c and 93d opened on its upper surface. These communication holes 93c and 93d are opened at different distances from the rotation center position through which the axis 94J of the rotating body 94 passes. Then, when the rotating body 94 rotates around the axis 94J and the amount of rotation reaches a predetermined amount, a communication hole (hereinafter referred to as a specific communication hole) 93c that opens at a position close to the rotation axis 94J and a specific distribution hole. 94c communicates up and down. Then, every time the amount of rotation around the axis 94J of the rotating body 94 is increased by 45 degrees (rightward rotation direction), the normal distribution holes 94d to 95f open at a position far from the axis 94J (hereinafter, normal). It communicates with 93d (called a communication hole).
Then, every time the rotating body 94 rotating in the clockwise rotation direction always rotates, one "communication between the specific communication hole 93c and the specific distribution hole 94c" and three "normal distribution holes 94d to 94f" are performed. And communication with normal communication 93c ".

As shown in FIG. 6, a gutter-shaped movement path 93K is provided at a position of the base body 93a that orbits the recess 93b. The movement path 93K includes a left movement path 93L that makes a half turn around the recess 93b in the counterclockwise direction and a right movement path 93R that makes a half turn in the right rotation direction, both of which are slightly toward the front of the pachinko machine 50. Has a downward slope (that is, has a slope that rolls and guides the game ball forward). Further, the left movement path 93L and the right movement path 93R are merged at the merging portions 93S and 93T in front of and behind the recess 93b.
Then, the merging portion (hereinafter referred to as the receiving portion) 93T located behind the recess 93b receives the game ball discharged from the terminal portion of the second guide path 90B. Then, in the pachinko machine 50, the game ball received by the receiving unit 93T is made to enter the left movement path 93L or the right movement path 93R.

Further, the front confluence portion (hereinafter referred to as a delivery portion) 93S receives the game ball that has passed through the left movement path 93L or the right movement path 93 into the specific distribution hole 94c or any of the normal distribution holes 94d to 94f. This is the part to pass. The height position of the delivery section 93S is set lower than the height positions of the left movement path 93L and the right movement path 93R, and the game ball that has passed through the left movement path 93L or the right movement path 93R smoothly enters the delivery section 93S. It is made to do. Further, since the delivery portion 93S has a downward inclination toward the rear, the game ball that has reached the delivery portion 93S exhibits a behavior toward the axis 94J of the rotating body 94.

Further, the height position of the delivery portion 93S is the portion of the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 94 in which the specific distribution holes 94c and the normal distribution holes 94d to 94f are not formed (hereinafter referred to as hole non-forming portions) 94S. It is lower than the height position and higher than the bottoms of the specific distribution holes 94c and the normal distribution holes 94d to 94f. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the game ball reaches the delivery portion 93S, if the hole non-forming portion 94S is located behind the delivery portion 93S, the game ball Y1 becomes the hole non-forming portion 94S. Contact. From this state, the amount of rotation of the rotating body 94 in the clockwise rotation direction increases, and as shown in FIG. 7C, the specific distribution holes 94c or the normal distribution holes 94d to 94f reach the rear of the delivery portion 93S. Then, the game ball enters the distribution holes 94c to 94f that have arrived.
If the specific distribution holes 94c or the normal distribution holes 94d to 94f arrive behind the delivery unit 93S at the timing when the game ball arrives at the delivery unit 93S, the game ball has arrived as it is. Enter the distribution holes 94c to 94f.

In the distribution device 93, when the thrown game ball is delivered to the normal distribution holes 94d to 94f by the delivery unit 93S, when the amount of rotation of the rotating body 94 in the right rotation direction increases, the pachinko machine 50 It is discharged to the outside of the machine. That is, when the delivered normal distribution holes 94d to 94f and the normal communication holes 93d communicate with each other in the vertical direction, the gaming ball moves from the delivered normal distribution holes 94d to 94f to the normal communication holes 93d. After shifting to, the pachinko machine 50 is discharged to the outside of the machine.
Further, in the distribution device 93, when the thrown game ball is delivered to the specific distribution hole 94c by the delivery unit 93S, when the amount of rotation of the rotating body 94 in the right rotation direction increases, the pachinko machine 50 It is discharged to the outside of the machine. That is, when the specific distribution hole 94c and the specific communication hole 93b communicate with each other in the vertical direction, the game ball shifts from the delivered normal distribution holes 94d to 94f to the specific communication hole 93c, and the specific area 92V After passing through, the pachinko machine 50 is discharged to the outside of the machine.

In the pachinko machine 50, the rotating body 94 constantly continues to rotate in the same rotation direction, and the number of specific distribution holes 94c formed is "1/4" of the number of all distribution holes 94c to 94f. Moreover, since the path length and inclination of the left movement path 93L and the right movement path 93R are the same, each time the game ball is discharged from the second guide path 90B to the receiving portion 93T, the game ball is substantially ". It is guided toward the specific region 92V with a probability of "1/4".

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. This electrical configuration is configured around the main controller 80. It should be noted that this block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, or the like for simply relaying signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that operates an electric accessory, a first count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 14, and a second The second count switch 15a for counting the game balls entered in the large winning opening 15, the ordinary winning opening switches 31a to 33a for detecting the game balls entered in the normal winning openings 31 to 33, and the balls entering the specific area 92V. A detection signal such as a specific area switch 92a for detecting a game ball is input, and a glass frame opening switch that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 75. 35, the detection signal of the inner frame opening switch 36 is input.

Further, since the detection signal of the thrown ball number detection switch 91k is also input to the main control device 80, the number of game balls thrown into the distribution device 93 can be detected (counted).

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and holds the first special symbol. It controls the lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 14 by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 15b to control the second special winning opening 15b. By controlling the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 8) 12b, the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is controlled. Further, by controlling the adjusting solenoid 91b, the opening / closing of the switching port 90i (opening / closing of the switching port 90m by the movable piece 91a) is controlled. In addition to the output signal from the main control device 80 being output to the test signal terminal, management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .. Further, the main control device 80 controls the rotary motor 94b to rotate the rotating body 94.

Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball out switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so the payout motor 20 Resume driving.
Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rented ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a launch stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. It is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

The sub-integrated control device 83 includes electrical components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and processes are executed by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and the input of the game switch and the input from the main control device 80 are input. Based on the input command, various commands related to the effect are generated and output to the effect symbol control device 82.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is provided with a volume control switch 83a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 83a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 66, and determines. It is configured to softly control the volume output from the speaker 66.

The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo pattern. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal plate 65 between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the sub-integrated control device 83. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

Next, the operation contents of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the chart shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 50 in this embodiment has, as a gaming state, a normal state in which the opening extension function does not operate (also referred to as a normal gaming state or a non-opening extension state) and an opening extension state in which the opening extension function operates.
When the opening extension function is not operating (non-opening extension state), the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12) is set to perform one opening operation for 0.2 seconds for each hit of the normal symbol. Has been done.
On the other hand, when the open extension function is activated (open extension state), the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12) is set to perform the open operation for 1.0 second three times for each hit of the normal symbol. Has been done.

The fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the first and second special symbols in the gaming state (open extension state) in which the opening extension function is activated is a fluctuation pattern selection table used in the gaming state when the opening extension function is not activated. It is configured to be selected using a fluctuation pattern selection table set so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than that. As a result, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol per unit time when the open extension function is activated is configured to increase compared to when the open extension function is not activated (time saving state), and this time saving function is the operation of the opening extension function. It works in the same way as the start and end triggers.

The jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is 1/300 common to the first special symbol (first special symbol) and the second special symbol (second special symbol), and is the probability related to the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol. It does not have a variable function.
Then, when a big hit is won (when the result of the winning / failing judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit), the first big winning opening 14 performs an opening operation of 30.0 seconds for a total of 10 times with a predetermined interval in between. Perform a jackpot game.
In the following description, a jackpot game executed based on the result of a hit / fail determination regarding a special symbol being a jackpot may be referred to as a "symbol jackpot game".

Further, the small hit probability of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is 1/80 for the first special figure (first special symbol) and 1/2 for the second special figure (second special symbol). .. Therefore, if the 2nd special symbol fluctuates (the hit / fail judgment of the 2nd special symbol is carried out), even if the 1st special figure fluctuates (the hit / fail judgment of the 1st special symbol is carried out), there is a high probability that a small hit will occur. Win (the result of the winning / failing judgment regarding the special symbol will be a small hit).
Then, when a small hit is won (when the result of the winning / failing judgment regarding the special symbol is a small hit), the second big winning opening 15 executes a small hit game in which the opening operation for 5.0 seconds is performed once. To do.

When playing a small hit game (when the second big winning opening 15 performs one opening operation for 5.0 seconds), the game ball that entered the second big winning opening 15 is specified within the valid period. When passing through the region 92V, a big hit game is executed.
In the following description, it is executed based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area 92V during the small hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol being a small hit. The jackpot game is sometimes referred to as a "feature jackpot game". Further, "the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 passes through the specific area 92V within the valid period" may be referred to as "V winning".

In addition, the content of the "feature jackpot game" is that the first big winning opening 14 performs an opening operation of 30.0 seconds a plurality of times (10 times, 7 times, or 5 times in total) with a predetermined interval in between. It is a big hit game.
In addition, the big winning opening that performs the opening operation may be different between the "design big hit game" and the "character big hit game".

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after executing the "design jackpot game" and the gaming state after executing the "character jackpot game" are different as follows.
That is, after the "symbol jackpot game" is executed, the open extension function does not operate, and the game state becomes the normal state (non-open extension state). For this reason, the "design big hit game" is a game that exclusively wins a predetermined number of prize balls, aiming for a big hit with a big hit probability of "1/300", or a small hit with a small hit probability of "1/80". It is easy to become a game aiming at the occurrence of.
On the other hand, after executing the "feature jackpot game", the opening extension function is activated at a rate of "50%", the game state is changed to the opening extension state (time saving state), and the opening extension is performed at a rate of "50%". The function does not operate, and the game state does not become the open extension state (time saving state). Then, the open extension state (time saving state) continues after the big hit game ends (the accessory big hit game ends) until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol becomes a big hit.

In the small hit game, the opening operation for 5.0 seconds is performed once, and in this opening operation, whether the upper limit number (10 balls in this embodiment) of the game balls enters the second large winning opening 15. , When the opening time limit expires, the opening operation ends. Actually, the number of game balls that can be entered into the second large winning opening 15 in the opening operation of 5.0 seconds is set to be less than the upper limit number (specified number of balls entered) (for example, 8 balls or less). To.
Further, in the big hit game (design big hit game, accessory big hit game), the first big winning opening 14 performs the opening operation for 30.0 seconds a plurality of times. Then, in each opening operation in the big hit game (hereinafter, may be referred to as a big hit round), the upper limit number (10 balls in this embodiment) of the game balls enters the first big winning opening 14 or the opening limit. When the time ends, the opening operation ends. In this case, with the opening operation of 30.0 seconds, the number of game balls (8 balls or 8 balls) close to the maximum number (specified number of balls; 10 balls) or the maximum number (specified number of balls) in the first large winning opening 14 There is a high possibility that a game ball (7 balls) will enter the ball, and the number of opening operations executed in the big hit game is set to a plurality of times.
For this reason, the number of prize balls when one game ball enters the first large winning opening 14 and the number of prize balls when one game ball enters the second large winning opening 15. Even if they are equalized (both are 15 balls), the big hit game is more advantageous to the player than the small hit game.

When the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol becomes a big hit, a random number lottery for determining the big hit symbol (type of big hit) is executed, and the special symbol display means (first special symbol display device 9, second special symbol display device 10) is executed. ) Determines the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) to be displayed. However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the content of the "design jackpot game" to be executed is the same regardless of which jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, there are cases where the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting port 11 (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 hit / fail judgment”) is a big hit, and the case where the hit / fail judgment is based on the entry into the second starting port 12 (hereinafter, the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 12). Hereinafter, when the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment) is a big hit, in any case, the big hit symbol is determined to be one of 10 kinds of big hit symbols.
The content of the "design jackpot game" to be executed may differ depending on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) to be confirmed and displayed (for example, the jackpot round may differ from 5 times, 7 times, or 10 times). ..

Further, even when the result of the winning / failing determination regarding the special symbol is a small hit, a random number lottery for determining the small hit symbol (type of small hit) is executed, and the special symbol display means (first special symbol display device 9, The small hit symbol (type of small hit) to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 10) is determined.
In this case, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the small hit symbol (type of small hit) is the first small hit symbol (selection rate; 25%) and the second small hit symbol (selection). Rate; 15%), 3rd small hit symbol (selection rate; 10%), 4th small hit symbol (selection rate; 25%), 5th small hit symbol (selection rate; 15%) or 6th small hit symbol (Selection rate; 10%) is determined.
In this embodiment, when the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is a small hit and the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a small hit, the same small hit symbol is selected in the same case. Selected by rate (partsper notation).

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, regardless of which small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second big winning opening 15 performs an opening operation for 5.0 seconds once in the "small hit game" to be executed. However, in the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as small hit game A) executed based on the confirmation display of the first small hit symbol or the fourth small hit symbol, the game in which the ball enters the second large winning opening 15. Of the balls, one game ball can be thrown into the distribution device 93 (see FIG. 11A). Further, in the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as small hit game B) executed based on the confirmation display of the second small hit symbol or the fifth small hit symbol, the game in which the ball enters the second large winning opening 15. Of the balls, two game balls can be thrown into the distribution device 93 (see FIG. 11B). Further, in the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as small hit game C) executed based on the confirmation display of the third small hit symbol or the sixth small hit symbol, the game in which the ball is entered in the second large winning opening 15. Of the balls, three game balls can be thrown into the distribution device 93 (see FIG. 11C).
Therefore, the probability of executing the "character big hit game" based on the V prize during the small hit game changes depending on the amount of the game ball thrown into the distribution device 93. That is, the probability of executing the "character big hit game" is the lowest when the small hit game A is executed, and the highest when the small hit game C is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, since the execution probability of the accessory big hit game differs depending on the small hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to perform a game that is rich in variety and highly unexpected.

In addition, the content of the "feature jackpot game" and the game state after the "feature jackpot game" differ depending on the small hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed.
In other words, in the "feature jackpot game" that is executed based on the "V winning" during the small hit game A, the first big winning opening 14 opens the opening operation for 30.0 seconds a total of 10 times. Do. However, after the end of the bonus jackpot game caused by the final display of the first small hit symbol, the opening extension function is activated, and the bonus jackpot game caused by the final display of the fourth small hit symbol. After the end, the opening extension function does not work.
In addition, in the "feature jackpot game" that is executed based on the "V winning" while the small hit game B is being performed, the first big winning opening 14 opens a total of 7 for 30.0 seconds. Do it times. However, after the end of the bonus jackpot game caused by the final display of the second small hit symbol, the opening extension function is activated, and the bonus jackpot game caused by the final display of the fifth small hit symbol. After the end, the opening extension function does not work.

Furthermore, in the "feature jackpot game" that is executed based on the "V winning" while the small hit game C is being performed, the first big winning opening 14 opens the opening operation for 30.0 seconds in total 5 Do it times. However, after the end of the bonus jackpot game caused by the final display of the third small hit symbol, the opening extension function is activated, and the bonus jackpot game caused by the final display of the sixth small hit symbol. After the end, the opening extension function does not work.
That is, after the end of the accessory big hit game caused by the definite display of the first small hit symbol, the second small hit symbol, or the third small hit symbol, the game state becomes the open extension state, and the small hit probability is high. Therefore, it is possible to execute the character jackpot game speedily and frequently.

In addition, unlike this embodiment, there are cases where the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is a small hit (hereinafter referred to as "first special figure small hit") and the case where the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a small hit (hereinafter, "" The selection rate of the small hit symbol (the distribution rate of the small hit symbol) may be different depending on the case of "second special symbol small hit"). For example, when the first special figure small hit occurs, the small hit which is in the open extension state after executing the character big hit game when the confirmation is displayed, than when the second special figure small hit occurs. The probability that "a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a time-saving symbol)" may be selected may be increased or decreased.
In other words, the probability that the time-saving symbol will be selected is higher when the first special figure small hit occurs than when the second special figure small hit occurs, so that the first special figure small hit occurs. Based on this, the rate at which the game state enters the open extension state after executing the bonus jackpot game is increased, and the open extension state is continued as the game state after the bonus jackpot game is executed when the second special figure small hit occurs. The rate of opening (the rate of opening extension based on the second special figure small hit) may be lowered.
In addition, by making the probability that the time-saving symbol is selected higher in the case where the second special figure small hit occurs than in the case where the first special figure small hit occurs, it is based on the occurrence of the first special figure small hit. The rate at which the game state enters the open extension state after executing the bonus jackpot game is reduced, and the open extension state is continued as the game state after the bonus jackpot game is executed when the second special figure small hit occurs. The rate (the rate of opening extension based on the second special figure small hit) may be increased. That is, if the case where the second special figure small hit occurs is higher than the case where the first special figure small hit occurs, once the open extension state is reached (when it rushes in), it is easy to continue the open extension state thereafter. Become.

Further, when the small hit game is executed, the number of balls that can be thrown into the distribution device 93 is larger in the case where the first special figure small hit is generated than in the case where the second special figure small hit is generated. The probability that the small hit symbol is selected may be increased, or conversely, it may be decreased.

Next, the main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed with hard interrupts approximately every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S80 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the above interrupt.
When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is conceivable that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When S10 is determined to be negative, that is, it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), a memory such as initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol). Each initial value is written to the work area of (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (initial random number update processing (S80)).
When an affirmative judgment is made as a normal interrupt (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30), and the jackpot symbol determination Random number 2 update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination random number update process (S50), variation pattern determination random number update process (S55) ) Is performed.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are won, the first major winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are won, and the general winning openings 31 to 33 are won. The normal symbol operating gate 17, the confirmation of the entry of the ball in the specific area 92V, and the input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 are executed. The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) for each starting port and operating port will be described later with reference to FIG.
Subsequently, each output process (S70) such as the hit / fail determination process (S65) and the image output process, and the fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and the initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is one of the subroutines of the prize confirmation process (S60) shown in FIG. 12 (including the hold storage means, the look-ahead determination means, the hold storage number transmission means, and the prize signal transmission means).

After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The memory, the reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 17, will be described as the normal symbol reserved memory. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the first hold memory is 4, the upper limit of the second hold memory is 4, and the upper limit of the normal figure hold memory is 4.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storage already stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (S105). If the judgment is affirmative (S105: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random number for determining big hit, random number 1 and 2 for determining big hit symbol, random number for determining small hit symbol, random number for reach determination, random number for determining fluctuation pattern). Etc.) are extracted and stored as the first reserved storage in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80, and 1 is added to the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of the first reserved storages (S110).

Following S110, a look-ahead determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the big hit judgment is a loss, check whether it is a value that causes a small hit, and if it is a small hit value, check the type of the small hit symbol. If there is a loss that is neither a big hit nor a small hit, check the type of the lost symbol (pre-reading judgment means).

Subsequently, a first read-ahead determination command is generated based on the read-ahead determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S120), and the first hold indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is shown. The number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S125). In this embodiment, the first read-ahead judgment command and the first hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as individual commands, but these two command contents are generated into one command and sub. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable.

Following the processing of S125 or the negative determination of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball (S130). If it is a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S130: no) S160, and if it is an affirmative determination (S130: yes), whether or not the number of second reserved storages stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Is determined (S135). If it is a negative judgment, it returns (S135: no), and if it is affirmative judgment (S135: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random number for big hit determination, random number 1 and 2 for big hit symbol determination, random number for small hit symbol determination) , Random number for reach determination, random number for determining fluctuation pattern, etc.) are extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80 as the second reserved storage, and the second reserved storage indicating the number of the second reserved storages is shown. 1 is added to the storage counter (S140), and the read-ahead determination of the second reserved storage stored in the same manner as in S115 is performed (S145).

Subsequently, a second read-ahead determination command is generated based on the determination result in S145 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S155) and returns.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first hold storage number instruction command or the second hold storage number instruction command, each hold storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is set according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. The instruction signal to be changed is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold storage number of the normal symbol is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be displayed in response to the reception of the normal symbol hold storage number instruction command.

As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the extraction random number storage process (S110, 140) is performed before the look-ahead determination process (S115, S145). That is, when the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball and performs hold storage, a configuration is adopted in which the hold-stored random numbers (stored random numbers) are pre-read and determined. Unlike this embodiment, the look-ahead determination process (S115, S145) may be performed, and then the hold storage process (S110, S140) may be performed. In that case, for example, after the affirmative determination of the process of S115 shown in FIG. 13, the extracted random numbers are temporarily stored and a look-ahead determination is performed, and then the temporarily stored random numbers are reserved and stored as the first reserved storage. To do. Similarly, after the affirmative determination of the process of S135 shown in FIG. 13, the extracted random numbers are temporarily stored to perform a look-ahead determination, and then the temporarily stored random numbers are held and stored as the second hold storage. May be.

Next, the hit / fail determination process (the pass / fail determination process of the special symbol) executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 14 to 16. In this process, the variable display time selection of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the confirmation symbol selection, the content setting of the jackpot game, according to the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first hold memory and the second hold memory and the hit / fail judgment, It is a process of setting the game state after the big hit game is completed, and includes a small hit determination means for determining whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, whether or not the large winning opening is operating (S200), if it is affirmative (S200: yes), it returns, and if it is negative (S200: no), It is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is changing (S205). Then, if it is not changing (205: no), it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the first or second special figure is being displayed (S210), and if it is not being fixedly displayed (S210: no), the second It is determined whether or not there is a hold memory (S215).
Then, if a negative determination is made in the process of S215 (S215: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory (S220), and if a negative determination is made (S220: no), a return is made.
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S215 or S220 (S215: yes, S220: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S230. This "determination order of S215 and S220" indicates that when the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are stored in the pachinko machine 50, the second reserved memory is preferentially processed (whether or not it is determined). There is.

In the process of S230, the hold storage shift process is performed (S230). As a result, the oldest (the oldest time has passed since the hold storage) first or second hold memory is set as the target of the pass / fail judgment, and 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the corresponding hold memory.

Following the process of S230, the random number comparison process for determining the jackpot of S245 is executed. In this big hit judgment random number comparison process, the value of the big hit judgment random number in the big hit judgment table is compared with the big hit judgment random number of the hold memory which is the target of the special figure hit / miss judgment and the preset hit / miss judgment table. Compare whether it matches the determination value (S245).

In the process of S250 following the process of S245, it is determined whether or not the result of S245 is a big hit (same as the big hit determination value). If the process of S250 is affirmative (S250: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S255). In the symbol mode setting process of S255, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is set is set based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the first or second reserved memory to be determined. To do. That is, the symbol mode for determining the content of the symbol jackpot game (number of jackpot rounds) and the game state after the symbol jackpot game is set.

In the process of S260 following the process of S255, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol (S260). This is a process of determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed from the symbol groups set for each symbol mode type in order to notify the type of the jackpot game determined by the symbol mode setting by the jackpot symbol.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the result of the winning / failing determination is a big hit (S250: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery. The number of jackpot rounds in the jackpot game is uniformly 10 rounds (the number of opening operations is 10), and the gaming state after the symbol jackpot game is uniformly set to the normal state. However, in the present invention, as the content of the symbol jackpot game (number of jackpot rounds), different content (number of jackpot rounds) corresponding to the type of jackpot (big hit symbol) may be set, or after the symbol jackpot game is completed. As the game state, different contents (normal state, open extension state, etc.) corresponding to the type of big hit (big hit symbol) may be set.

In addition, "processing of S255 and processing of S260" of this embodiment may be integrated. That is, when an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S250, the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the big hit symbol. Then, the content of the symbol jackpot game to be executed and the game state after the symbol jackpot game may be determined (set) according to the determined jackpot symbol.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S255 (S265). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of winning / failing until the end of the big hit game for setting the game state (during the big hit game, clears the time saving flag for setting the game state). Because it needs to be). The mode buffer does not store the specific game content, but stores the value corresponding to the specific game content.

Next, in the process of S280 that shifts through the process of S265, the opening pattern setting process of the first big winning opening 14 that is the content of the big hit game (symbol big hit game) is performed based on the symbol mode set in the process of S255. .. In the process of S280, an opening pattern is set in which the opening operation of opening the first large winning opening 14 for 30 seconds is performed a total of 10 times with a predetermined interval in between.
After the affirmative judgment of the processing of S250 and the processing of S255 to S265 and S280, the process shifts to the processing of S290, and the first or second reserved storage random number for determining the reach and the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are the targets of the judgment Based on this, a variation pattern selection process is performed to select a variation pattern that specifies the variation time of the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 (S290).

When the affirmative judgment of the processing of S250 and the processing of S255 to S265, S280, and S290 are performed, the process proceeds to the processing of S292, and the information of the reserved storage after the hit / fail judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the held memory after the execution of the hit / miss judgment) ) Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S292), and then the process proceeds to S296. In the process of S296 that has passed the affirmative determination of the process of S250, the information of the selected jackpot symbol and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as the variation instruction command (S296).

Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and is based on the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. Start the production variation display of the production symbol. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

When a negative determination is made in the processing of S250 (S250: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing of S245 is a small hit (S270). That is, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a small hit (S270).
Here, in this embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special symbol is set to 1/80, and the second special symbol is set to a high probability of 1/2 (when the result of the winning / failing determination is not a big hit). The result of the hit / fail judgment is a small hit at a rate of about 50%). However, the probability that the result of the winning / failing determination will be a small hit may be further increased (for example, 198/199, a substantially small hit is won).

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S270 (S270: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S275. In the process of S275, a process of selecting a small hit symbol based on a random number for determining a small hit symbol acquired (stored) in the process of S110 or S140 is performed (S275). After the process of S275, the process proceeds to the process of S280, and the process of setting the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game is performed based on the type of the small hit symbol selected in the process of S275. (S280).
Here, in the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the small hit game, the second large winning opening 15 is opened once for 5 seconds regardless of the small hit symbol selected in the processing of S275. The pattern is set (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of S280, a process of setting the number of balls that can be thrown into the distribution device 93 is performed according to the small hit symbol selected in the process of S275.

Specifically, a process of setting the driving mode of the adjusting solenoid 91b is also performed based on the small hit symbol selected in the process of S275. That is, in this embodiment, when the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the adjustment solenoid 91b is started to be driven, and the input ball number detection switch (adjustment sensor) 91k detects the planned number of game balls, or the first When the two major winning openings 15 are closed, a drive pattern for stopping the drive of the adjusting solenoid 91b is set.
Here, the planned number is "1" when the small hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is the first small hit symbol or the fourth small hit symbol, and "1" when the second small hit symbol or the fifth small hit symbol is used. 2 ”,“ 3 ”in the case of the third small hit symbol or the sixth small hit symbol (see FIG. 10).

After the affirmative judgment of the processing of S270 and the processing of S275 and S280, the process shifts to the processing of S290, and based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number of the first or second reserved memory which are the targets of the hit / fail determination. , The variation pattern selection process for selecting the variation pattern for specifying the variation time of the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is performed (S290).
Then, after passing through the affirmative determination of the processing of S270 and the processing of S275, S280, and S290, the process proceeds to the processing of S292, and after performing the processing of transmitting the information of the hold storage after the determination of success or failure to the sub integrated control device 83 ( S292), the process proceeds to S296. In the process of the process of S296 that has passed the affirmative determination of the process of S270, the information of the selected small hit symbol and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as the variation instruction command (S296).

The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the small hit symbol and the fluctuation pattern. Start the variable display of the produced design. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

When a negative determination is made in the process of S270 (S270: no), a lost symbol is selected (S285), and then the process proceeds to S290, and a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S290). After that, the process shifts to the process of S292, and after performing the process of transmitting the information of the hold storage after the pass / fail determination to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S292), the process shifts to the process of S296. In the processing of S296 that has undergone the negative determination of the processing of S270, information on the out-of-order symbol and the fluctuation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S296).

The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the lost symbol and the fluctuation pattern. Start the variable display of the production pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, when the affirmative determination of the processing of S250 or 270 is performed, the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are uniformly executed in the variation effect of the effect symbol (effect variation display).
On the other hand, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is neither a big hit nor a small hit, (1) a case where the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are not executed (hereinafter referred to as a simple loss case) and (2) There is a case (hereinafter referred to as a reach loss case) in which the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are executed. Therefore, in S290, which shifts through the negative determination of S270, first, the reach execution determination is performed by a random number lottery based on the reach determination random number acquired in S110 or S145, and whether or not "reach display and reach effect" is possible or not. To determine. Then, if a negative determination is made in the reach execution determination, the variation pattern table for non-reach (when the reach display and reach effect are not performed) and the variation pattern determination random number obtained from S110 or S145 are used. Determine the variation pattern for non-reach. On the other hand, if an affirmative judgment is made in the reach execution determination, the variation pattern table for reach (when performing reach display and reach effect) and the random number for determining the variation pattern obtained from S110 or S145 are used. , Determine the variation pattern for reach.
Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 83 is based on receiving a fluctuation instruction command (including a command for specifying a fluctuation pattern) when the result of the hit / fail determination is neither a big hit nor a small hit (for simple loss). (Depending on whether the fluctuation pattern for reach loss is received), it is possible to determine whether to set the effect pattern for the simple loss case or to set the effect pattern for reach loss.

Next, if S205 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 15, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol (based on the fluctuation pattern selected in the processing of S290) is determined. It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (S300).
If a negative determination is made in the processing of S300 (S300: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S300: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the first 2 The special symbol display device 10 is controlled to confirm and display the symbol selected in S260, S275 or S285 (result symbol indicating the result of the winning / failing determination) (S305).
Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 receives the effect symbol according to the signal. The display device 6 is controlled to confirm and display the effect symbol. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are at the same timing (synchronized).

Following S305, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a jackpot symbol (S310), and if it is affirmative (S310). : Yes), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time for displaying the confirmed symbol) is performed (S315). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1 (S320), and if it is affirmative (320: yes), 0 is set in the time saving flag (S325). That is, the time saving flag is released.
Then, when the processing of S325 is performed or a negative determination is made in the processing of S320 (S320: no), the condition device operation start processing (S330), the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (335), and the jackpot flag are set. The jackpot game is started by performing the process of setting 1. (S340). Then, after transmitting the jackpot start effect instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S345), the process proceeds to the process of S390.

On the other hand, if S310 is a negative judgment, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), the confirmation symbol display setting process (setting of the time to be displayed with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S350), and the time saving flag is 1. Whether or not it is determined (S355). Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S355 (S350: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented (S360), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (S365).
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S365 (S365: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 (S370). From S355 to S370, each time the special symbol performs a loss confirmation display according to the hit / fail judgment, a time reduction counter that regulates the time reduction (opening extension) state is counted, and the game state changes when these counters reach a predetermined value. (The time saving (opening extension) state ends and the normal state (normally open state) is entered).

Subsequently, when the processing of S370 is executed or when S355 and S365 are negatively determined (S355: no, S365: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed special symbol is a small hit symbol (S375).
If a negative determination is made in the processing of S375 (S375: no), a return is made as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made (S375: yes), the small hit game setting process (S380) for starting the operation of the small hit game is started. Then, the process of setting 1 to the small hit flag (S385) is performed, and the process returns.
When the processing of S345 or S385 is performed or the negative determination of S375 is obtained (S375: no), a state designation command indicating the gaming state based on the result of the above processing is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S390) and returned.

Returning to FIG. 14, if S210 is affirmatively determined, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 16 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S400). Then, if it is a negative determination (S400: no), it returns, and if it is an affirmative determination (S400: yes), the confirmation symbol display end process (S410) is performed to control the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. Then, the confirmation display of the special symbol is terminated, and the sub-integrated control device 83 is instructed to end the confirmation display of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol).

Next, the special game process executed by the main control device 80 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 24.
When the special game process is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot flag is 0 (S500). If affirmative determination is made (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit flag is 0 (S505).
Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S505 (S505: yes), the special game process is returned. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S505 (S505: no), that is, if a small hit game is in progress (S505: no), the process proceeds to the process of S510 in FIG.

In the process of S510, it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval is in progress (S510). Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S510 (S510: no), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 15 is open (S515).
Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S515 (S515: no), the process proceeds to the process of S525, and it is determined whether or not the specific area 92V is valid (whether or not the accessory continuous operation device operates when the game ball is detected). (S525).

If a negative determination is made in the process of S525 (S525: no), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect is being produced (S530). Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S530: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect end time has elapsed (S535).
If an affirmative decision is made in the process of S535 (S535: yes), the operation end process of the condition device is performed, the process of setting 0 to the small hit flag (S540), and the process of setting the specific area valid flag 0 (S545). ), And return. Further, when a negative determination is made in the process of S535 (S535: no), the return is also performed in the same manner.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S530 (S530: no), the small hit start interval start process is performed (S580), a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a return is made. If an affirmative decision is made in the process of S525 (S525: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S600 in FIG. 20 as it is.
When an affirmative determination is made in the process of S510 (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S560, and it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval time has ended (S560). Then, when an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S560 (S560: yes), a process of opening the second special winning opening 15 (second special winning opening opening process) is performed (S565), and subsequently, the specific area 92V is activated. (Activation process) is performed (S570). If the processing of S570 is performed or a negative determination is made in the processing of S560 (S560: no), a return is made.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the specific region 92V is activated at the timing of opening the second large winning opening 15, but the timing of enabling the specific region 92V is not limited to this.
Further, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the driving of the adjusting solenoid 91b is started at the timing of opening the second special winning opening 15, but in the present invention, the adjusting solenoid 91b of the adjusting solenoid 91b is started. The drive start time is not limited to this, and the second large winning opening 15 may be opened and the adjustment solenoid 91b may be started to be driven after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds have elapsed).

If an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S515, that is, if the second large winning opening 15 is open (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S585 in FIG. ) Is less than the upper limit number (10 of the specified number of balls) (S585). Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S585: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening limit time (5 seconds in this embodiment) of the second large winning opening 15 in the small hit game has ended (S590).
When the affirmative judgment is made in the processing of S590 (S590: yes) and when the negative judgment is made in the processing of S585 (S585: no), the second large winning opening 15 is closed (S595) and the product returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S590 (S590: no), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. 20 to determine whether or not the specific area switch 92a has detected the game ball (S600).
If a negative determination is made in the processing of S600 (S600: no), it is determined whether or not the specific area activation period has expired (S660), and if an affirmative determination is made (S660: yes), the small hit end effect processing (S665). In this small hit end effect process, a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. On the sub-integrated control device 83 side that has received the small hit end command, the effect symbol display device 6 is notified by the control of the effect symbol control device 82 (for example, the small hit game is completed without the big hit of the accessory occurring). Contents) is displayed.

As the end time of the specific area activation period, a predetermined time (for example, after 2 seconds have elapsed) can be exemplified after the opening limit time of the second large winning opening 15 in the small hit game is completed.

When an affirmative determination is made in the process of S600 (S600: yes), that is, when the game ball enters the specific region 92V (S600: yes), the operation start process of the accessory continuous operation device is performed (S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 15 is open (S615), and if affirmative determination is made (S615: yes), the process of closing the second large winning opening 15 (second large winning opening closing process). (S620).
When the processing of S620 is executed or a negative determination is made in the processing of S615 (S615: no), the small hit symbol set in the processing of S275 of FIG. 14 is referred to, and based on the type of the referenced small hit symbol, the reference is made. A symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game (feature jackpot game) and the game state (normal state, open extension state) after the jackpot game is completed is set (S630). Then, the mode buffer setting process (similar to S265 in FIG. 14) is performed based on the symbol mode set in the process of S630 (S635), and the jackpot game (feature jackpot) is performed based on the symbol mode set in the process of S630. A process of setting the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 14, which is the content of the game), is performed (S640).

Following the process of S640, after performing the specific area invalidation process (S645), the jackpot start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S650). Then, 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S655), and the game shifts to the bonus jackpot game (special game).
When the processing of S655 or the processing of S665 is executed, or when a negative determination (S660: no) is made in the processing of S660, the small hit flag is set to 0 (S670) and the game returns. The above is the processing configuration related to the small hit game.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, when a negative judgment is made in the processing of S500, that is, when the value of the jackpot flag is "1" (S500: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. Whether or not it is determined (S700). Then, when a negative determination is made (S700: no), it is determined whether or not the interval is between openings (S705).
If a negative determination is made in the process of S705 (S705: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect is in progress (S710), and if a negative determination is made (S710: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect is in progress (S715). ).

If an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S715 (S715: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S720), if a negative judgment is made (S720: no), a return is made, and if a positive judgment is made (S720: no). S720: yes), the first large winning opening 14 is opened (S725), and the player returns.
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S705 (S705: yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has ended (S730). Then, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S730 (S730: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S730: yes), the first large winning opening 14 is opened (S735) and a return is made.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S715 (S715: no), the jackpot start effect process is performed (S740), and a return is made. In the jackpot start effect processing (S740), a jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S700 (S700: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. Then, when a negative determination is made (S750: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 14 has expired (S755).
If a negative determination is made in the process of S755 (S755: no), a return is made. Further, if affirmative determination is made (S755: yes) or affirmative determination is made in the process of S750 (S750: yes), the first large winning opening 14 is closed (S760).
Then, when the process of S760 is executed, the process shifts to the process of S765, and it is determined whether or not the final round of the jackpot game is completed (S765).
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S765 (S765: yes), the jackpot end effect process is performed (S770), and the process returns. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made (S765: no), interval processing between openings is performed (S775), and a return is made.

In the jackpot end effect processing (S770), the jackpot end effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in the open interval processing (S775), the interval command is similarly transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. On the sub-integrated control device 83 side that has received the jackpot end effect instruction command or the interval command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

Returning to FIG. 21, when an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S710 (S710: yes), that is, if the jackpot end effect is in progress (S710: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 23, and the end time of the jackpot end effect has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S800), and if it is negatively determined (S800: no), a return is made.
On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S800 (S800: yes), the accessory continuous operation device stop process (S805) and the condition device operation stop process (S810) are performed, and the set mode buffer is referred to (S800). S815). Then, the time saving flag and the time saving counter are set based on the contents of the referenced mode buffer (S820, S825), the mode buffer is cleared (S830), the end command and the state designation for instructing the game state after the big hit game is completed. The command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S835, S840). Further, the jackpot flag is set to 0 (S845), and the game returns.

Next, the drive start process of the adjustment solenoid 91b will be described with reference to FIG. 24 (a), and the drive stop process of the adjustment solenoid 91b will be described with reference to FIG. 24 (b). Here, the drive start process of the adjustment solenoid 91b and the drive stop process of the adjustment solenoid 91b are processes performed by the CPU of the main control device 80 as subroutines of the special symbol game process (FIG. 17 and the like).
When the drive start process of FIG. 24 (a) is started, it is determined whether or not the adjustment solenoid 91b has stopped driving (S900).
Then, if it is already operating (S900: no), the drive start process is terminated as it is.

When the driving of the adjusting solenoid 91b is stopped (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the driving start timing (S905). Here, in the present embodiment, when the second large winning opening 15 starts to open, the drive start timing is set.
Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S905 (S905: yes), the adjusting solenoid 91b starts driving (S910) and returns. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S905 (S905: no), the product returns as it is.

When the drive stop process of FIG. 24B is activated, it is determined whether or not the adjustment solenoid 91b is being driven (S950).
Then, if the drive has already been stopped (S950: no), the drive stop process is terminated as it is.
When the adjusting solenoid 91b is being driven (S950: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the drive stop timing (S955). Here, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the small hit game is (1) the first small hit symbol or the fourth small hit symbol, the number of thrown balls detection switch 91k is 1. The stop timing comes when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the detection of the ball is detected or the second big winning opening 15 is closed. In addition, (2) in the case of the second small hit symbol or the fifth small hit symbol, after the input ball number detection switch 91k detects the detection of two balls or the second big winning opening 15 is closed, a predetermined time After (for example, 2 seconds), the stop timing comes. Further, (3) in the case of the third small hit symbol or the sixth small hit symbol, after the input ball number detection switch 91k detects the detection of three balls or the second big winning opening 15 is closed, a predetermined time After (for example, 2 seconds), the stop timing comes.

Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S955 (S955: yes), the adjustment solenoid 91b stops driving (S960) and returns. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S955 (S955: no), the product returns as it is.

Next, the variation effect executed by the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on each command transmitted from the main control device 80, and displays on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. It produces an effect, controls the sound effect emitted from the speaker 66, and controls the light emitting mode of the LED lamp 6F for illumination.

First, using FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), a display effect executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 will be described as an example of the variable effect executed by the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment.
On the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, a display effect using an effect symbol (pseudo symbol) or the like is executed.
As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 has a variable display area 6H of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol), a first reserved storage number display area 6A, and a second. The hold storage number display area 6B appears.
Then, in response to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect symbols (pseudo symbols) in the left and right in the variation display area 6H start scrolling variation (fluctuation) in the vertical direction, and the variation time specified by the above-mentioned variation pattern (variation) When the special symbol fluctuation time) elapses, the game stops at a combination indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Here, in the present embodiment, the scroll variation (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) is performed by displaying a three-digit constituent symbol in the variation display area 6H, but the number of the constituent symbols is not particularly limited to one. It may be present, or it may be plural other than 3. Hereinafter, the constituent symbol displayed on the left side is referred to as a left effect symbol 6L, the constituent symbol displayed on the right side is referred to as a right effect symbol 6R, and the constituent symbol displayed in the center is referred to as a middle effect symbol 6C.
In this embodiment, as the constituent symbols, a "white number" composed of white decorative numbers with the inside of the outline (outer edge) white and a decoration with the inside of the outline (outer edge) not whited. It includes a "general number" composed of numbers (see FIGS. 28 and 29). Then, the result of the variation effect is indicated by a three-digit "white number" or a three-digit "general number".

By the way, 25 (a) shows the screen 6a when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is the normal state (normal gaming state, that is, the non-open extension state). Further, FIG. 25B shows the screen 6a when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the open extension state. The screen 6a in the normal state (non-open extension state) and the screen 6a in the open extension state have different ground colors (for example, one is "white" and the other is "yellow"), and the player can play the game. The change of state (change between non-open extension state and open extension state) is easy to understand.

Further, the first reserved storage number display area 6A appears on the left edge side of the screen 6a, and displays the stored number of the first reserved notes by the number of reserved symbols (red) a1 to be displayed. Further, the second reserved storage number display area 6B appears on the right edge side of the screen 6a, and displays the number of stored numbers of the second reserved storage as the number of reserved symbols (blue) b1 to be displayed.
In FIG. 25, “black circles” indicate that the reserved symbols are displayed in the reserved storage number display areas 6A and 6B, and “white circles” indicate that they are not displayed.
In addition, characters, comments 6F, and the like are displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and suggests a display result (result of hit / fail determination) during scroll fluctuation (variation display) (of the variation effect). (Suggests the result), suggests the result of the previous scroll fluctuation (pre-reading result regarding the number of reserved memories) (executes the pre-reading effect).

Further, in the normal state (normal game state), since the opening frequency of the second starting port 12 is low, the player has a high tendency to shoot the game ball aiming at the first game area 3a (left-handed area), and 25 ( As shown in a), the first reserved memory is accumulated, but the second reserved memory is difficult to be accumulated.
Further, in the open extension state (time saving state), since the opening frequency of the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal state, the player tends to shoot the game ball aiming at the second game area 3b (right-handed area). It is high, and as shown in 25 (b), the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. Moreover, the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment will be a small hit due to the winning of the second starting port 12 is higher than the probability that the result of the winning / failing judgment will be a small hit due to the winning of the first starting port 11. It's much higher. Therefore, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the open extension state (time saving state) (when the so-called right-handed hit is made and the state shifts to the state aiming at entering the second starting port 12), the character jackpot game is executed. The open extension state (time saving state) continues with a probability of approximately "1/2" each time.

In this way, the probability that the result of the winning / failing determination will be a small hit due to the winning of the second starting port 12 is much higher than the probability that the result of the winning / failing determination will be a big hit. When the player enters the open extension state, it is expected that the game ball will be launched aiming at the second game area 3b (right-handed area), and the character jackpot game will be executed speedily and frequently.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine 50, when the small hit game is executed, the probability of executing the accessory big hit game varies depending on the type of the small hit game (small hit games A to C), so that the pachinko machine 50 is rich in variety. You can play a game.

Next, the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26 (a). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the hold number instruction command has been received (S1000). If a negative determination is made in the processing of S1000 (S1000: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S1000: yes), the hold number counter included in the sub-integrated control device 83 is incremented by +1 (S1005) to control the effect symbol. A hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the device 82 (S1030), and the device returns. The value of the hold information counter is decremented each time the hold information command is received in the hold information reception process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserved storages constantly stored in the main control device 80 is managed.

Here, the instruction hold number command received by the sub-integrated control device 83 in the process of S1000 is the "first special figure hold number instruction command transmission process" of S125 of FIG. 13 or the "second hold number instruction" of S155 of FIG. It is transmitted from the main control device 80 by the "command transmission process". Then, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the hold number command transmitted in the “hold number command transmission process”, it is held in the first hold storage display area 6A appearing on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. The symbol a1 is incremented. Further, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the hold number command transmitted in the “hold number instruction command instruction transmission process”, the second hold storage display area 6B appearing on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 , The reserved symbol b1 is incremented.

Next, the pending number information reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. 26 (b). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the hold information (hold information command) has been received (S1100). If a negative determination is made in the processing of S1100 (S1100: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S1100: yes), a process of -1 from the hold number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed (). S1110), a hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1150), and the signal is returned.

Here, the hold number display instruction signal transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 in the process of S1150 is a signal instructing that the hold symbol a1 is reduced by one from the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Further, the hold information command received by the sub-integrated control device 83 in the process of S1100 is transmitted from the main control device 80 in the “hold information transmission process” of S292 of FIG. Then, when the "holding information" transmitted from the main control device 80 is transmitted when decrementing the first holding number (when the special figure 1 starts to fluctuate), the effect symbol display device 6 In the first reserved storage display area 6A appearing on the screen 6a of the above, the reserved symbol a1 is decremented by one. Further, when the "holding information" transmitted from the main control device 80 is transmitted when decrementing the second holding number (when the special figure 2 starts to fluctuate), the effect symbol display device 6 In the second reserved storage display area 6B appearing on the screen 6a of the above, the reserved symbol b1 is decremented by one.

Next, the variation instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27 (a). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83. This variation instruction command reception process is a process of determining the mode of the variation effect and starting the variation effect.

When the variation instruction command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the variation start command (S1210). Here, the fluctuation start command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 when starting the fluctuation of the special symbol (see the process of S296 in FIG. 14). Then, this fluctuation start command includes data indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment (special figure hit / miss judgment) of the special symbol. Specifically, it includes data indicating any of a big hit, a small hit, and a miss, and data of a fluctuation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time. Further, when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is a big hit, a symbol designation command (data indicating the big hit type) for designating the big hit symbol is also transmitted to the fluctuation start command. Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol is a small hit, a symbol designation command (data indicating the small hit type) for designating the small hit symbol is also transmitted to the fluctuation start command.

Then, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S1210 (S1210: no), the variation instruction command reception process is terminated as it is, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1210: yes), a random number for distribution (hereinafter referred to as a distribution random number 1). After performing the process of extracting (S1215), the process proceeds to the process of S1220.
In the process of S1220, the effect pattern (effect mode) of the variable effect is determined by using the distribution random number extracted in the process of S1215 and the effect pattern table (for big hit, small hit or off) (S1220).
Then, the process proceeds to S1225, the "variation effect based on the effect pattern" is started (the variation of the effect symbol is started) (S1225), and the variation instruction command reception process is completed.

Here, when setting the effect pattern for big hit or small hit in the process of S1220, the execution timing of the reach display, the content of the reach effect executed after the reach display, and the like are also specified.
Further, when the result of the variation effect is suggested (notice) during the variation effect (when suggestion during the variation is performed), an effect pattern including the suggestion (notice) is set in the process of S1220.
For example, when suggesting the occurrence of a small hit after the variation effect has started and before the variation effect ends, an effect pattern including the suggestion is set in the process of S1220. More specifically, after starting the variable effect, after a predetermined time has passed, "an effect suggesting the occurrence of a small hit (for example, a comment" maybe a small hit? "Is displayed on the screen 6a)" is performed. In the case of performing "an effect suggesting the type of small hit to be generated (for example, a comment" Is it possible to put three game balls into the sorting device? "Is displayed on the screen 6a)" is performed. An effect pattern of the content including these effects is set.

Next, the variation effect stop processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27 (b). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When the variation effect stop process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the variation stop command (S1300). Then, when a negative determination is made (S1300: no), the variation effect stop process is terminated as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S1300: yes), the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) is confirmed and displayed (S1315). , Ends the variable effect stop process. Here, the fluctuation stop command is a command transmitted from the main control device 40 when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped and the confirmed symbol is displayed (see the process of S410 in FIG. 16).

Here, an aspect of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) that is confirmed and displayed in S1315 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (c) and 29.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the result of the hit / fail determination is neither a big hit nor a small hit by the fluctuation instruction command received in S1210, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) is definitely displayed in the variation display area 6H. In the process of S1220, "missing effect symbol" is selected.
This "lost effect symbol" is a stop symbol that indicates "three-digit loose stitches" by the constituent symbols (left effect symbol 6L, right effect symbol 6R, middle effect symbol 6C) that are stopped and displayed. In addition to the case where all of the stop-displayed constituent symbols (left effect symbol 6L, right effect symbol 6R, middle right effect symbol 6C) are different, 2 of the stop-displayed constituent symbols are used as the "separate eyes". It can be illustrated that one is the same and the rest are different.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, the mode of the loss effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the process of S1315 is composed of "white numbers" or "general numbers" indicating different three-digit numbers. (Hereinafter referred to as simple loss, for example, "9.2.6", etc.), as shown in FIG. 28 (b), "white" in which two digits indicate the same number and one digit indicates a different number. It is determined in a mode composed of "excluded numbers" or "general numbers" (hereinafter referred to as "reach loss", "9.2.9", "1.6.1", etc.).
When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the effect corresponding to the reach loss is executed by the variation instruction command (variation pattern) received in S1210, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are stopped at the same number. After the reach display is performed, the effect symbols showing numbers different from the left and right effect symbols are stopped as the middle effect symbol 6C, and the final display of the "missing effect symbol" is completed. Hereinafter, this "loss effect symbol" is referred to as a "reach loss effect symbol", and indicates a "loss effect symbol" that is confirmed and displayed after the reach display.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit by the fluctuation instruction command received in S1210, it is a big hit as an effect symbol (pseudo symbol) that is definitely displayed in the fluctuation display area 6H in the processing of S1220. Select a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect symbol).
As the "big hit effect symbol", as shown in FIG. 28 (c), "big hit effect symbol 1" and "7" are composed of three "white numbers" indicating the numbers "7". There is a "big hit effect symbol 2" which is composed of three "general numbers" indicating the numbers of.
Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines which of the jackpot symbols (hereinafter referred to as special symbol jackpot symbols) determined in the jackpot symbol selection process of S260 of FIG. 14 is based on the fluctuation instruction command received in S1210. be able to. Then, in the process of S1220, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), if the determined special symbol jackpot symbol is any one of "big hit symbols 1 to 5", "big hit effect symbol 1" is set and determined. If the special symbol jackpot symbol is any of "big hit symbols 6 to 10", "big hit effect symbol 2" is set. In the following description, the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) is referred to as a "big hit effect symbol".

In this embodiment, as the effect symbol determination table (for jackpot) to be referred to when determining the jackpot effect symbol, a first effect symbol determination table (for jackpot) and a second effect symbol determination table (for jackpot) are provided. .. Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is determined to be a jackpot 1 (a jackpot that confirms and displays the jackpot symbols 1 to 5 for the special symbol) by the fluctuation instruction command, the first effect symbol determination table (for the jackpot) and the vibration extracted in S1215. By a random number lottery using the minute random number 1, the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined as the jackpot effect symbol 1. That is, regardless of the distribution random number 1, the jackpot effect symbol 1 is uniformly determined.
Further, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is determined to be a big hit 2 (a big hit that confirms and displays the big hit symbols 6 to 10 as a special symbol) by the fluctuation instruction command, the second effect symbol determination table (for the big hit) and the vibration extracted in S1215. By a random number lottery using the minute random number 1, the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined to be the jackpot effect symbol 2. That is, regardless of the distribution random number 1, the jackpot effect symbol 2 is uniformly determined.
In this embodiment, regardless of which special symbol jackpot symbol is determined, the content of the symbol jackpot game (the number of rounds is 10 times) and the game state after the symbol jackpot game are the same (both are non-open extension states). However, if at least one of the content of the symbol jackpot game and the game state after the symbol jackpot game is different, a different jackpot effect symbol may be determined according to the difference.

Regardless of which jackpot effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S1315, when the variation of the effect symbol is started, the effect pattern for the jackpot is determined in the variation effect mode selection process of S1220. Therefore, in the variation effect according to the effect pattern (effect symbol variation), after the variation of the effect symbol is started by the process of S1225, the reach display is performed when the reach timing indicated by the effect pattern is reached. Then, the reach effect (development effect, etc.) is performed with the reach display as an opportunity, and the jackpot effect symbol is confirmed (stopped) in synchronization with the confirmed display of the special figure jackpot symbol.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit by the fluctuation instruction command received in S1210, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines in the processing of S1220 as an effect symbol (pseudo symbol) that is definitely displayed in the variation display area 6H. Select "Small hit effect design". In addition, the small hit symbol determined by the small hit symbol selection process of S275 in FIG. 14 (“the result symbol of the special symbol” selected when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is a small hit) is hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”. The small hit design is called a "small hit design", and the small hit design of the production design is called a "small hit production design".
As shown in FIG. 29, the “small hit effect symbol” is composed of three “white numbers” indicating the numbers (a) “0” to “6”, “8” or “9”. The "small hit symbol" to be played, and (b) the "small hit symbol" composed of three "general numbers" indicating the numbers "0" to "6", "8" or "9". There is.
That is, as a dedicated small hit effect symbol that is selected only when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is the first small hit symbol, three "white numbers" indicating the number "1" are arranged side by side. There is provided a "small hit effect symbol A1" and a "small hit effect symbol A2" composed of three "white numbers" indicating the numbers "4".
When the "small hit effect symbols A1 and A2" are confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can execute the small hit game A and the distribution device during the small hit game A. It can be recognized that the number of game balls that can be thrown into 93 is one, and that the game state becomes the open extension state after the character jackpot game A is executed.

In addition, from the time when the reach is established (during the change of the symbol) before the "small hit effect symbols A1 and A2" are confirmed and displayed, the small hit game A in which one game ball is thrown into the distribution device 93 is played. It is possible to proceed with the symbol variation game while expecting the player. When the lid is closed and the reach is established, the "white number" indicating the number "1" or "4" is stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and thereafter, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed. Depending on the mode of the above, the player will watch the symbol-changing game while paying attention to whether the small hit game A will be executed or whether the game will end in "out of reach". Then, when the "small hit effect symbols A1 and A2" are confirmed and displayed, the player will enter the small hit game A with a feeling of being sufficiently excited by the symbol variable game, and the player will enter the small hit game A and the small hit. You will experience the sense of unity of Game A.

In addition, as a dedicated small hit effect symbol that is selected only when the special small hit symbol is the second small hit symbol, it is composed of three "white numbers" indicating the number "2". A "small hit effect symbol B1" and a "small hit effect symbol B2" composed of three "white numbers" indicating the numbers "5" are provided.
When the "small hit effect symbols B1 and B2" are confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can execute the small hit game B and the distribution device during the small hit game B. It can be recognized that the number of game balls that can be thrown into 93 is two, and that the game state becomes the open extension state after the bonus jackpot is executed.

In addition, from the time when the reach is established (during the change of the symbol) before the "small hit effect symbols B1 and B2" are confirmed and displayed, the small hit game B in which two game balls are thrown into the distribution device 93 is played. It is possible to proceed with the symbol variation game while expecting the player. When the lid is closed and the reach is established, the "white numbers" indicating the numbers "2" or "5" are stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and thereafter, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed. Depending on the mode of, will the small hit game B (small hit game B, which has a higher possibility of performing the character big hit game than the small hit game A) be executed, or will it end up in "out of reach"? In this regard, the player will watch the symbol-changing game while paying attention.
When the "small hit effect symbols B1 and B2" are confirmed and displayed, it means that the player feels sufficiently excited by the symbol variation game and that the character big hit game is more likely to be executed (than the small hit game A). Since the player will enter the small hit game B while being aware of the fact that the character big hit game is highly feasible), not only will the interest in the game increase, but the player will feel a sense of unity between the symbol variable game and the small hit game B. You will taste it strongly.

Further, as a dedicated small hit effect symbol selected only when the special small hit symbol is the third small hit symbol, three "white numbers" indicating the number "3" are arranged side by side. A "small hit effect symbol C1" and a "small hit effect symbol C2" composed of three "white numbers" indicating the numbers "6" are provided.
When the "small hit symbols C1 and C2" are confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can execute the small hit game C and the distribution device 93 during the small hit game C. It can be recognized that the number of game balls that can be thrown into the player is three, and that the game state becomes the open extension state after the bonus jackpot is executed.

In addition, from the time when the reach is established (during the change of the symbol) before the "small hit effect symbols C1 and C2" are confirmed and displayed, the small hit game C in which three game balls are thrown into the distribution device 93 is performed. It is possible to proceed with the symbol variation game while expecting the player. When the lid is closed and the reach is established, the "white number" indicating the number "3" or "6" is stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and thereafter, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed. Depending on the mode of, will the small hit game C (small hit game C with a higher possibility of executing the character big hit game than the small hit game B) be executed, or will it end up in "out of reach"? Regarding this, the player will watch the symbol-changing game while paying attention.
When the "small hit effect symbols C1 and C2" are confirmed and displayed, it means that the player feels sufficiently excited by the symbol variable game, and the possibility of executing the character big hit game is particularly high (from the small hit game B). Since the player will enter the small hit game C while being aware of the fact that the character big hit game is highly feasible), not only the game interest will be at its peak, but also the player will be able to play the symbol variable game and the small hit game B. You will experience a stronger sense of unity.

As a dedicated small hit effect symbol that is selected only when the special small hit symbol is the 4th small hit symbol, a "small hit" consisting of three "general numbers" indicating the number "1" is arranged side by side. "Small hit effect symbol a2" is provided, which is composed of three "general numbers" indicating the numbers "4" and "effect symbol a1".
When the "small hit effect symbols a1 and a2" are confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can execute the small hit game A and the distribution device during the small hit game A. It can be recognized that the number of game balls that can be thrown into 93 is one, and that the game state becomes a non-open extension state after executing the bonus jackpot.

In addition, the small hit game A in which one game ball is thrown into the distribution device 93 from the time when the reach is established (during the change of the symbol) before the "small hit effect symbols a1 and a2" are confirmed and displayed. It is possible to proceed with the symbol variation game while expecting the player. When the lid is closed and the reach is established, the "general number" indicating the number "1" or "3" is stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and thereafter, the middle effect symbol 6C that is stopped and displayed. Depending on the mode, the player will watch the symbol variation game while expecting whether the small hit game A will be executed on the distribution device 93 or whether the game will end up in "out of reach". In this case, even if the small hit game A can be executed and the character big hit game can be executed, it is found that the game state after the character big hit is executed is a non-open extension state, so that the player repartitions the game. (Aim for small hits or big hits again in the non-open extension state) and be aware of the end of the game.

Further, as a dedicated small hit effect symbol selected only when the special small hit symbol is the 5th small hit symbol, a "general number" indicating the number "2" is composed of three "general numbers" arranged side by side. A "small hit effect symbol b1" and a "small hit effect symbol b2" composed of three "general numbers" indicating the numbers "5" are provided.
When the "small hit effect symbols b1 and b2" are confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can execute the small hit game B and the distribution device during the small hit game B. It can be recognized that the number of game balls that can be thrown into 93 is two, and that the game state becomes a non-open extension state after executing the bonus jackpot.

In addition, from the time when the reach is established (during the change of the symbol) before the "small hit effect symbols b1 and b2" are confirmed and displayed, the small hit game B in which two game balls are thrown into the distribution device 93 is performed. It is possible to proceed with the symbol variation game while expecting the player. When the lid is closed and the reach is established, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are stopped and displayed as "general numbers" indicating the numbers "2" or "4", and thereafter, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed. Depending on the mode, will the small hit game B (small hit game B, which has a higher possibility of performing the character big hit game than the small hit game A) be executed, or will it end up in "out of reach"? With respect to this, the player will watch the symbol-changing game while paying attention. In this case as well, even if the small hit game B can be executed and the character big hit game can be executed, it is found that the game state after the character big hit is executed is a non-open extension state. You will be aware of repartitioning and the end of the game.

Further, as a dedicated small hit effect symbol selected only when the special small hit symbol is the 6th small hit symbol, a "general number" indicating the number "3" is composed of three "general numbers" arranged side by side. A "small hit effect symbol c1" and a "small hit effect symbol c2" composed of three "general numbers" indicating the numbers "6" are provided.
When the "small hit symbols c1 and c2" are confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can execute the small hit game C and the distribution device 93 during the small hit game C. It can be recognized that the number of game balls that can be thrown into the player is three, and that the game state becomes a non-open extension state after the bonus jackpot is executed.

In addition, from the time when the reach is established (during the change of the symbol) before the "small hit effect symbols c1 and c2" are confirmed and displayed, the small hit game C in which three game balls are thrown into the distribution device 93 is performed. It is possible to proceed with the symbol variation game while expecting the player. When the lid is closed and the reach is established, the "general number" indicating the number "3" or "6" is stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R. Depending on the mode, will the small hit game C (small hit game C, which has a higher possibility of performing the character big hit game than the small hit game B) be executed, or will it end up in "out of reach"? With regard to, the player will watch the symbol-changing game while paying attention. In this case as well, even if the small hit game C can be executed and the character big hit game can be executed, it is found that the game state after the character big hit is executed is a non-open extension state. You will be aware of repartitioning and the end of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, a non-notifying type small hit effect symbol that makes it difficult to understand the type of small hit (small hit type of special symbol) is also provided.
As a general-purpose small hit effect symbol displayed when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is any of the first to third, a "white number" indicating a number of "8", "9" or "0""Small hit effect symbols D to F" composed of three pieces arranged side by side are provided.
When any one of "small hit effect symbols D to F" is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can determine that the game state is in the open extension state after executing the character jackpot. Although it can be recognized, it is not possible to recognize the types of small hit games (A to C) to be executed and the number of game balls that can be put into the distribution device 93.

However, if a small hit is won, a maximum of three game balls can be thrown into the distribution device 93, so that the time when the reach before the "small hit effect symbols D to F" are confirmed and displayed (symbols) is established. (During fluctuation), the symbol variation game can be advanced while expecting the player to have a small hit game C in which three game balls are thrown into the distribution device 93. Moreover, when the reach is established and the "white numbers" indicating the numbers "8", "9" or "0" are stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, (a) small hit There is a possibility that any of the games A to C can be executed, and (b) When the character big hit game is executed through the small hit games A to C, the game state is "open that can generate a small hit with a high probability". It is possible to recognize that there is a possibility of transitioning to the "extended state".

As a general-purpose small hit symbol 2 displayed when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is any of the 4th to 6th, a "general number" indicating a number of "8", "9" or "0" is used. "Small hit symbols d to f" composed of three pieces are provided.
When any one of the "small hit symbols d to f" is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the player can determine that the game state is in the non-open extension state after executing the bonus jackpot. Although it can be recognized, it is not possible to recognize the types of small hit games (A to C) to be executed and the number of game balls that can be put into the distribution device 93.

However, even in this case, if a small hit is won, a maximum of three game balls can be thrown into the distribution device 93, so that the reach before the "small hit effect symbols d to f" are confirmed and displayed is established. From that point (during the change of the symbol), the symbol change game can be advanced while expecting the player to have the small hit game C in which three game balls are thrown into the distribution device 93. Moreover, when the reach is established and the "general numbers" indicating the numbers "8", "9" or "0" are stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, the small hit games A to C are displayed. You can recognize that you may be able to do any of the above.

Then, when the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the small hit symbol determined by the small hit symbol selection process of S275 of FIG. 14 is the first small hit symbol by the fluctuation instruction command received in S1210, FIG. 30 By the random number lottery using the first effect symbol determination table (for small hit) shown in (a) and the distribution random number 1 extracted in 1215, the small hit effect symbol that will be stopped and displayed in the process of S1315 is displayed. , Small hit effect symbols A1 to A2, D to F are determined.
Similarly, when it is determined that the small hit symbol determined by the small hit symbol selection process of S275 in FIG. 14 is the second small hit symbol, the second effect symbol determination table (for small hit) shown in FIG. 30 (b) is determined. When it is determined that the small hit symbol is the third small hit symbol, the small hit effect symbol is the small hit effect with reference to the third effect symbol determination table (for small hit) shown in FIG. 30 (c). It is determined to be one of the symbols B1 to B2 and D to F.

Further, when the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the small hit symbol determined by the small hit symbol selection process of S275 of FIG. 14 is the fourth small hit symbol by the fluctuation instruction command received in S1210, FIG. 30 By the random number lottery using the fourth effect symbol determination table (for small hit) shown in (d) and the distribution random number 1 extracted in S1215, the small hit effect symbol that will be stopped and displayed in the process of S1315 is displayed. , Small hit effect symbols a1 to a2, d to f are determined.
Similarly, when it is determined that the small hit symbol determined by the small hit symbol selection process of S275 in FIG. 14 is the fifth small hit symbol, the fifth effect symbol determination table (for small hit) shown in FIG. 30 (e) is determined. The small hit effect symbol is determined to be one of the small hit effect symbols b1 to b2 and d to f with reference to.
Further, when it is determined that the small hit symbol determined by the small hit symbol selection process of S275 in FIG. 14 is the sixth small hit symbol, the sixth effect symbol determination table (for small hit) is referred to, and the small hit effect symbol is referred to. Is determined to be one of the small hit effect symbols c1 to c2 and d to f.

Here, in this embodiment, the first effect symbol determination table (for small hits), the second effect symbol determination table (for small hits), and the third effect symbol determination table (for small hits) are of the non-notification type in this order. The probability that a small hit effect symbol will be selected is low. Similarly, the non-notification type small hit effect symbol is displayed in the order of the 4th effect symbol determination table (for small hit), the 5th effect symbol determination table (for small hit), and the 6th effect symbol determination table (for small hit). The probability of being selected is low.
That is, when the number of game balls that can be put into the distribution device 93 increases and there is a possibility of shifting to the accessory big hit game, the player confirms and displays a more advantageous small hit effect symbol. The purpose is to ensure notification.

Further, in this embodiment, the player is given a character distribution game (entering the second large winning opening 15) by strongly impressing the expectation that many game balls will enter the distribution device 93 from the time of the symbol variation game. It is possible to make a strong impression on the game itself) itself, which determines whether or not the game ball that has been balled enters the specific area 92V.

Regardless of which small hit effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S1315, when the variation of the effect symbol is started, the effect pattern for the small hit is determined in the variation effect mode selection process of S1220. Therefore, in the variation effect according to the effect pattern (effect symbol variation), after the variation of the effect symbol is started by the process of S1225, the reach display is performed when the reach timing indicated by the effect pattern is reached. Then, the reach effect (development effect, etc.) is performed with the reach display as an opportunity, and the small hit effect symbol is confirmed (stopped) in synchronization with the confirmed display of the special small hit symbol (S1315 in FIG. 27 (b)). See the process of).

Next, a specific example 1 will be described as a display example (variable effect example) of the effect symbol display device 6.
In this specific example 1, as shown in FIG. 31A, after the variation display of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) is started in the variation display area 6H of the effect symbol display device 6, the left effect symbol 6L is stopped and displayed. A comment 6K suggesting the "planned number of inputs" is displayed on the screen 6a. Here, the "planned number of inputs" can be input to the sorting device 93, assuming that the small hit effect symbol is confirmed and displayed as the effect symbol indicating the result of the variable effect this time and the small hit game is executed. Refers to "planned number".

Here, as the "comment 6K suggesting the planned number of inputs", there are comments that specifically suggest the "planned number" such as "may contain 3 pieces", "may contain 2 pieces", and "may contain 1 piece". It can be illustrated.
After that, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), after the reach is displayed, the small hit effect symbol shown in FIG. 31 (d) or the small hit effect symbol shown in FIG. 31 (e) is shown in accordance with the end of the fluctuation time of the special symbol. The lost effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the "symbol variation game" is completed.
Although not shown, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.
As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the small hit effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, the small hit game is executed. Then, in this small hit game, a game (feature game) in which a game ball is inserted into the open-controlled large winning opening and the game ball is passed through a specific area within a valid period is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), when the loss effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, the big hit game and the small hit game are not executed.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, since the number of game balls that can be input to the distribution device 93 is suggested from the time when the variation effect is executed (when the symbol variation game is executed), the symbol variation game and then , It can be associated with a character game (game ball distribution game) that may be executed, and can be a series of games.
In other words, when the variable effect is started, the player enjoys the "design variable game" while being aware of the feasibility of the character jackpot game (expecting the execution of the character jackpot game). At the time of this "design variable game", the "planned number of inputs" is suggested as appropriate, and the player's mood is raised. Then, when the result of the "design variable game" is confirmed and the occurrence of a small hit is recognized, the game ball is inserted into the second large winning opening 15 which is open-controlled, and the game ball is placed in the specific area 92A within the valid period. The game (character game) to be passed through is started, and the game is exciting.

In particular, in this embodiment, the number of game balls input to the distribution device 93 in the second large winning opening (feature) depends on the mode of the small hit (the mode of the small hit symbol) during the small hit game. It is changed, and since it is not one game ball each time in a small hit game, the feasibility of the character big hit game fluctuates. Therefore, the player can play a more varied game.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, the player is interested in the content of the small hit game in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit is different from the stage of the symbol change game, from the symbol change to the entry into the specific area. Can be enjoyed as a series of games.

Next, another specific example (hereinafter referred to as a specific example 2) of the display example (variable effect example) of the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 31 (b). In this specific example 2, a numerical value indicating the "planned input number" is displayed on the screen 6a to suggest the "planned input number".
Here, in the specific example 2, it is assumed that only the dedicated small hit effect symbol is provided as the small hit effect symbol, and the non-notification type small hit effect symbol is not provided. Then, in the specific example 2, after starting the variable display of the effect symbol (pseudo symbol), the "planned input number" is suggested by displaying the "configured symbol that constitutes the reach display" before the reach display. It is supposed to be.

That is, by displaying the "white numbers" and "general numbers" indicating the numbers "1" or "4" on the screen 6a, it can be suggested that the "planned input number" is "1". Further, by displaying the "white number" and the "general number" indicating the "2" or "5" number on the screen 6a, it can be suggested that the "planned input number" is "2". Further, by displaying "white numbers" and "general numbers" indicating the numbers "3" or "6" on the screen 6a, it can be suggested that the "planned input number" is "3".
Also in this specific example 2, it is possible to make a series of games from the symbol variation to the entry into a specific area by making the player interested in the content of the small hit game in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit is different from the stage of the symbol variation game. A slingshot machine 50 can be obtained.

Next, still another specific example (hereinafter, referred to as a specific example 3) of the display example (variable effect example) of the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. Here, also in the specific example 3, it is assumed that only the dedicated small hit effect symbol is provided as the small hit effect symbol, and the non-notification type small hit effect symbol is not provided.

In the specific example 3, when the reach is displayed (when the reach is established), the “scheduled input” is based on the numerical values (numerical values indicating the tempai mode) indicated by the constituent symbols (left effect symbol 6L and right effect symbol 6R) constituting the reach display. "Number" is to be notified. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), a small hit game is tentatively based on the fact that the constituent symbols constituting the reach display are "1" or "4" (the same applies to white numbers and general numbers). Is executed, it is notified that the game ball of "1" ball may be thrown into the distribution device 93.
Similarly, if a small hit game is executed based on the constituent symbols constituting the reach display being "2" or "5" (same for white numbers and general numbers), a sorting device It is notified to 93 that a "2" ball may be thrown in.
Further, if a small hit game is executed based on the constituent symbols constituting the reach display being "3" or "6" (the same applies to white numbers and general numbers), the distribution device 93 Is notified that a "3" ball may be thrown in.

Then, in the specific example 3, after the reach display, the small hit effect symbol shown in FIG. 32 (b) or the loss effect symbol shown in FIG. 32 (c) is confirmed and displayed in accordance with the end of the fluctuation time of the special symbol. , End the "design variable game".
Also in this specific example 3, it is possible to make a series of games from the symbol variation to the entry into a specific area by making the player interested in the content of the small hit game in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit is different from the stage of the symbol variation game. A slingshot machine 50 can be obtained.
As shown in FIG. 32 (d), in the specific example 3, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are temporarily stopped for a certain period of time (for example, 0.6 seconds), and the reach display is completed. After pretending to be, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R may be changed again, and then the reach display may be completed (so-called “re-lottery effect”). In this case, if the "planned input number" is once pretended to be a predetermined number, and then the reach display is completed by the re-lottery effect, the "planned input number" is increased or decreased (more than the predetermined number). (If you increase or decrease it), you can further enhance your gaming interests.
It should be noted that the "planned input number" may be suggested through another display before the reach display is completed (that is, the stop display of the left effect symbol 6L to be stopped first).

Next, still another specific example (hereinafter, referred to as a specific example 4) of the display example (variable effect example) of the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 33.
In the specific example 4, similarly to the specific example 1, a dedicated small hit effect symbol and a non-notification type small hit effect symbol are provided as the small hit effect symbol, but the non-notification type small hit effect symbol is provided. It may not be provided with a hit effect pattern.
In this specific example 4, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the reach display is executed (when the reach is established), the reach effect is started, and the “planned input number” is suggested by the reach effect.

In Specific Example 4, as the reach effect, a so-called “roulette effect 6” that is started after the reach is displayed is illustrated. This "roulette effect 6" is displayed in the effect area 6M appearing on the screen 6a, and "the constituent symbols indicated by the numbers 1, 2, and 3 (hereinafter referred to as roulette symbols) are cyclically displayed in the vertical direction (arrow direction) (in the direction of the arrow). This is an effect whose content is to display (scroll display), and the roulette symbol is stopped and displayed before the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed (before the pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed).

Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the display mode (numerical value indicated by the roulette symbol) of the stopped-displayed roulette symbol suggests the "planned number of inputs" to the sorting device 93.
In particular, when the small hit effect symbol that can be fixedly displayed includes the non-notification type small hit effect symbol, the reach display mode is in the variable effect in which the reach display is composed of the non-notification type small hit effect symbol. Since it is not possible to specify which of the first to sixth has occurred from the numerical value indicating (aspect of the tempai), it is not possible to suggest the "planned number of inputs" to the sorting device 93. Therefore, the specific example 4 suggests the "planned input number" by an identification symbol (roulette symbol) different from the effect symbol, instead of the effect symbol which is stopped and displayed in the variable display area 6H of the effect symbol display device 6. It is supposed to be. In the specific example 4, when the medium effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed and the small hit effect symbol is confirmed and displayed (if it hits by the small hit judgment), the comment 6K that the "planned input number" becomes the numerical value indicated by the roulette symbol. Is displayed.
In the specific example 4, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the medium effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed, and when a small hit is generated, the small hit game is executed, and when the small hit is not generated, the small hit game is not executed.

Also in this specific example 4, it is possible to make a series of games from the symbol variation to the entry into a specific area by making the player interested in the content of the small hit game in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit is different from the stage of the symbol variation game. A slingshot machine 50 can be obtained. In particular, when the reach display is displayed, the game fun will be excited at once by watching with a sigh of breath whether the "planned number of inputs" to the distribution device 93 will be several through the reach production that is developed thereafter. Then, since the "scheduled number of inputs" is made before the stop display is displayed on the middle effect symbol 6C (for example, 2 seconds before), when the game shifts to the small hit game after that, the accessory is in a sufficiently excited state. You can play the game.
The reach effect suggesting the "planned number of inputs" is not limited to the "roulette effect" shown in Specific Example 4. For example, when the reach display is established, a friendly character and an enemy character appear on the screen 6a and perform a battle. Then, the "planned number of input" may be suggested by the "number of times the ally character wins" or the "number of winning enemy characters" displayed before the stop display is displayed on the middle effect symbol 6C.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the above-mentioned Example 1, the "planned input number" was suggested in the variation effect during the fluctuation, but in the second embodiment, the result of the variation effect executed after the variation by the so-called "look-ahead determination" is obtained. Suggest (notice) which small hit will be made. Then, the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the “look-ahead determination command reception process” shown in FIG. 34 is added.

That is, in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes the “look-ahead determination command reception process” shown in FIG. 34. This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When this read-ahead determination command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the read-ahead determination command (S1050).
This look-ahead determination command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the process of S120 or S150 of FIG. Then, the command includes information on whether or not the hold storage (hold information) stored in the process of S110 or S140 is a value (small hit value) generated by the small hit, and if it is a small hit value, the small hit value. Information indicating the type of winning symbol is included.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S1050 (S1050: no), the read-ahead determination command reception process is returned. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made (S1050: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S1052, and it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is already being executed (S1052). Then, when the execution is in progress (S1052: yes), the read-ahead determination command reception process is returned. On the other hand, when it is not being executed (S1052: no), the process proceeds to S1055, and after performing a process of extracting a random number for distribution (hereinafter referred to as distribution random number 2) (S1055), S1060 The process shifts to the process, and the pre-reading effect execution determination process is performed.

Here, in the pre-reading effect execution determination process of S1060, the content of the pre-reading determination command received in the process of S1050 (the hold memory stored in the process of S110 or S140 is a small hit value, and the small hit symbol is displayed. A look-ahead effect (for example, a hold look-ahead effect) is executed based on information such as a command indicating the type), a distribution random number 2 extracted in the process of S1055, and the number of reserved memories at the time of the process. Decide whether or not. In addition, when the pre-reading effect execution determination process determines that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the effect content of the pre-reading effect is also selected.

If it is determined in the pre-reading effect execution determination process that the pre-reading effect is not executed (S1065: no), the pre-reading determination command reception process is returned. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (S1065: yes), a command (S1070) for instructing the effect symbol control device 82 to execute the pre-reading effect is transmitted (S1070). The read-ahead judgment command reception process is returned.
In the second embodiment, as shown below, as a look-ahead effect, an effect (holding symbol look-ahead effect) of displaying the "planned input number" in advance based on the display mode (display content) of the reserved symbol is executed. The content of the reading effect is not limited to this. For example, the pre-reading effect may be executed by displaying a notice comment (for example, a comment that three balls may be entered soon) on the display screen 6a.

For example, a hold symbol that is additionally displayed in response to the reception of the read-ahead determination command (S1050) and the hold number instruction command (process of S1000 in FIG. 26) is a hold symbol of a special aspect (a hold symbol that displays the planned number of inputs in advance). ). The reserved symbol in this special aspect is a reserved symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special reserved symbol) in a mode different from the reserved symbol in the normal mode (hereinafter referred to as a normal reserved symbol) without a notice display, and is a type of special reserved symbol (illustration). The "planned number of inputs" is displayed in advance by (which of the special reserved symbols A to C of 35 (b)).

In the specific example 5 of FIG. 35 (a), when the number of the first reserved memories is “2” and the number of the second reserved memories is “0”, the game ball enters the first starting port 11. However, it shows a case where the number of first reserved memories is added to "3". In this case, two "reserved symbols (normally reserved symbols) N in a normal mode not accompanied by a notice" are displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 6A, and the reserved symbols are displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 6B. This shows a case in which a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and "a special reserved symbol (special reserved symbol) B accompanying a notice" is additionally displayed.
The special reserved symbol B to be added is a random number lottery for whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 confirms the content of the pre-reading determination command received in the processing of S1050 in the processing of S1050 and executes the pre-reading effect. It is displayed based on winning. At that time, the display position of the special hold symbol B (the position to be processed third) is that the first hold number instruction command (S125 in FIG. 13) is received and the hold number counter (first hold number is counted). It is determined based on the value of the counter) becoming "3".

In Specific Example 5, the look-ahead determination command generates a small hit (hereinafter referred to as a second small hit) in which the second small hit symbol or the fifth small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed as the result symbol of the special symbol. This is an example in which "information to be shown" is included, and as shown in FIG. 35 (b), "a small hit in which the first small hit symbol or the fourth small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (hereinafter referred to as the first small hit)". When "information indicating the occurrence" is included, the special reserved symbol A indicating the number "1" is additionally displayed, and the "third small hit symbol or the sixth small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (hereinafter, the third small hit symbol). When "information indicating the occurrence of (3 small hits)" is included, a special reserved symbol C indicating the number "3" is additionally displayed.
Further, when the pre-reading determination command received in the process of S1050 is the second pre-reading determination command (see the process of S150 in FIG. 13) and it is determined in the process of S1060 to execute the pre-reading effect. , The special reserved symbols (A to C) suggesting the content of the information indicating the occurrence of the small hit that is confirmed and displayed are displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 6B.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the pre-reading effect based on the pre-reading determination result causes the “scheduled input” when the target variation effect is executed before the start of the pre-reading target variation effect. "Number" can be "pre-reading judgment". Therefore, in the variable effect to be read ahead, it is possible to foretell the relevance and degree of relevance between the symbol fluctuating game and the character game that may be executed thereafter. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

As described above, in the start winning process shown in FIG. 13, one command including the content of the read-ahead determination command and the content of the hold number instruction command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. It may be good (hereinafter, referred to as modification 1). In this modification 1, the hold number instruction command reception process of FIG. 36 is executed instead of the hold number instruction command reception process of FIG. 26 (a), and the “look-ahead determination command reception process” of FIG. 34 is not executed. And.
In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 36, after the processing of S1005, "whether or not the hold number instruction command received in the processing of S1000 includes" information for specifying the result of the look-ahead determination "" is determined. Judgment (S1007). Then, when a negative determination is made (S1007: no), the process proceeds to S1032 as it is, the hold number display command in the normal mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1032), and the process returns. As a result, the normal hold symbol (hold without notice of hold) N is additionally displayed in the first hold storage display area 6A or the second hold storage display area 6B on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.

On the other hand, when it is determined that "information for specifying the result of the look-ahead determination" is included in the process of S1007 (S1007: yes), the process proceeds to S1011 and whether or not the hold notice effect has already been performed is determined. If the determination (S1011) is positive (S1011: yes), the process proceeds to S1032 as it is, and if the negative determination is made (S1011: no), the distribution random number is extracted (S1012). ). Here, the case where the hold notice effect is performed indicates that the special hold symbols (A to B) are already being displayed in the first hold storage number display area 6A or the second hold storage number display area 6B.

When the process of S1012 is performed, the process proceeds to the process of S1014, and a notice lottery is performed using the distribution random number to determine whether or not to execute the hold notice effect (notice by the hold symbol) (S1014). Then, if the winner is not selected in the advance notice lottery (S1016: no), the process returns as it is in S1032. On the other hand, when the advance notice lottery is won (S1016: yes), a special mode hold number display command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 and returned. As a result, special reserved symbols (reserved symbols A to C with a reservation notice) are additionally displayed in the first reserved storage display area 6A or the second reserved storage display area 6B on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.
The same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained by the first modification. The modified example 1 can also be applied to the third embodiment described later.

(3) Example 3
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3 will be described. The third embodiment is a modification of the second embodiment, and is different from the second embodiment in that FIGS. 37 to 42 are added and the reserved information processing reception process is executed according to FIG. 44.
The pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment suppresses so-called "stopping" and suppresses a decrease in the operating efficiency of the pachinko machine 50.
Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described mainly on the differences from the second embodiment.

First, a display example of the effect symbol display device 6 (hereinafter referred to as a specific example 6) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.
In the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the first reserved storage number display area 6A or the second reserved storage number display area 6B is received in response to the reception of the read-ahead determination command and the hold number instruction command. As the reserved symbol additionally displayed in, the uncertain reserved symbol f1 is used.
The uncertain reserved symbol f1 is a reserved symbol whose display mode can be changed, and is composed of, for example, a “star-shaped” symbol that does not suggest a “planned input number”. In addition, when the uncertain pending symbol is additionally displayed, the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays a comment that prompts the player to continuously fire the game ball (for example, a line saying that it may be good to keep hitting the ball). ) ”6L is displayed.

Here, if the "planned number of inputs" is displayed immediately when the read-ahead determination command is received, some players may be reluctant to continuously launch the game ball, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 may decrease. is there. That is, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the occurrence of small hits and the planned number of input are suggested by the hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory that is not processed first, the memory is stored more than the suggested hold memory. The launch of the game ball may be intentionally interrupted until the earlier hold memory is processed. In particular, when the suggestion is made with the reserved symbol displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 6A, there is a high possibility that the launch of the game ball is intentionally interrupted. In this case, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 may decrease.

When the suggestion is made by the reserved symbol displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 6B, the possibility that the launch of the game ball is intentionally interrupted is reduced. When the lid is closed and the game ball is launched toward the second starting port 12, the game state is generally in the open extended state, and the second starting port 12 is frequently opened. Therefore, since the player can obtain the prize ball with high frequency by entering the second starting port 12, the game ball is intentionally launched even if the suggestion is made in the second reserved storage number display area 6B. It is considered that the possibility of interruption is reduced and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 does not decrease.
Therefore, as shown in the third embodiment, "the number of scheduled input is not immediately suggested, and the uncertain pending symbol f1 is once displayed as the reserved symbol to be notified, and it is uncertain when the game is continued. It is particularly effective to apply the "configuration in which the reserved symbol f1 is changed to suggest the planned number of input" to the reserved symbol displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 6A. Here, the uncertain hold symbol f1 does not suggest the "planned number of input" at the time when the display is started as the hold symbol, but the display mode changes with the subsequent launch of the game ball (after the start of fluctuation). Refers to a reserved symbol that may indicate the "planned number of inputs".

When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the launch of the game ball is continued for a predetermined period from the state of FIG. 37 (a) (hereinafter referred to as the first state), the display mode of the reserved symbol is "uncertain reserved symbol". The display mode showing "f1" changes to the state shown in FIG. 37 (b1) (hereinafter referred to as the second state). For example, the "indeterminate hold symbol f1" becomes a hold symbol (hereinafter referred to as a hold notice symbol g1) composed of "arithmetic number 1" suggesting that the "planned input number" is "1". Change. Moreover, the dialogue of the character 6C on the screen 6a also changes to "a comment urging the player to continue firing the game ball (for example, the dialogue 6L that the planned number of input may increase if the player continues to hit)".
Here, various periods can be exemplified as the predetermined period, but in the third embodiment, the period until the next variation effect (variation display) is started is exemplified. Then, in the state (second state) of FIG. 37 (b1), the “indeterminate hold symbol c1” is lower in the hold storage number display area 6A (6A) with the start of the next fluctuation effect (variation display). It shows the case where the display position (the order of digestion is the first display position) is shifted and the display position is changed to "holding notice symbol g1".

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the launch of the game ball has not been continued for a predetermined period from the state (first state) of FIG. 37 (a) (determines that the game has been interrupted), the reserved symbol is displayed. The display mode changes (returns) from the display mode showing "indeterminate reserved symbol f1" to the normal display mode of the reserved symbol e1 shown in FIG. 37 (b2). That is, in order to restrain the interruption of the game, the "indeterminate reserved symbol f1" is changed to the reserved symbol e1 in the normal mode. Moreover, the dialogue of the character 6C on the screen 6a also changes to "a comment saying sorry (for example, a dialogue saying that it is disappointing that the reserved symbol has changed to the normal reserved symbol e1)".

When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the game ball has been continuously launched for a predetermined period (until the next fluctuation is started) from the state (second state) of FIG. 37 (b1), the reserved symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in 38 (c1), the hold notice symbol g1 in the second state changes to another hold notice symbol g2. That is, from the aspect (holding notice symbol g1) composed of the "number 1" suggesting that the "planned input number" is "1", the "planned input number" is "2". It changes to the mode (holding notice symbol g2) composed of the suggested "number 2". Moreover, the dialogue of the character 6C on the screen 6a also changes to 6L, which is "a comment urging the player to continue firing the game ball (for example, a dialogue saying that if the player keeps hitting, the number of planned inputs may increase)". In Specific Example 6, the mode in which the reserved symbol changes in two stages (two stages of the reserved notice symbol g1 and the reserved notice symbol g2) is illustrated, but even if the reserved symbol changes in only one stage, 3 It may change beyond the stage.

On the other hand, if the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the launch of the game ball is not continued within a predetermined period (until the next fluctuation is started) from the state (second state) of FIG. 37 (b1) (game). When it is determined that the launch of the sphere is interrupted), as shown in FIG. 38 (c2), the reserved symbol is returned to the uncertain reserved symbol f1 from the mode in which the reserved symbol is composed of "number 1" (holding notice symbol g1). .. Moreover, the dialogue of the character 6C on the screen 6a also changes to "a comment saying" sorry (for example, a dialogue saying that the reserved symbol returns to the uncertain reserved symbol f1 and is disappointing) "6L".

In the states of FIGS. 38 (c1) and 38 (c2), it is shown that one hold memory is stored as the first hold memory. When the hold storage is processed, the variation effect is started, and the variation time elapses, the result of the hit / fail determination is displayed on the screen 6a (variation display area 6H) of the effect symbol display device 6. At this time, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), when the small hit effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small hit is generated and the small hit game is started. At that time, a comment 6L suggesting "the planned number of inputs" is displayed on the screen 6.
Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), when the "loss effect symbol" is confirmed and displayed, no small hit is generated. In this case, the comment 6L "Sorry (sorry for losing)" is displayed on the screen 6. As shown in FIG. 38 (c1), even when the "scheduled input number" is suggested (notice) using the reserved symbol, the variable display in which the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is processed and executed is executed. There are cases where the result of is a small hit (when it is a true notice) and cases where it is off (so-called a false notice and the small hit itself does not occur).
Although not shown in FIG. 38, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit effect symbol is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a (variable display area 6H) of the effect symbol display device 6 as the result of the hit / fail determination. After that, the symbol jackpot game is executed.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 determines that the game ball has been interrupted within a predetermined period (before the start of the next fluctuation) from the state (second state) of FIG. 37 (b1), the reserved symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in (c3) of 39, the reserved symbol g1 in the second state may be changed to the reserved symbol e1 in the normal mode. Moreover, the line of the character 6C on the screen 6a may also display "a comment saying" sorry (for example, a line saying that the hold notice symbol g1 returns to the hold symbol e1 in the normal mode and is sorry) "6L".

As shown in FIG. 38 (c2), even when the "holding notice symbol g1" is returned to the "uncertain holding symbol f1" based on the interruption of the launch of the game ball, when the launch of the game ball is resumed. , As shown in (c4) of FIG. 39, the "uncertain pending symbol f1" may be changed again. For example, the "indeterminate hold symbol f1" may be changed again to the hold notice symbol g1 indicating that the planned number of input is "1" and the hold notice symbol g2 indicating that the planned number of input is "2". ..
In such a case, when the game is restarted, "a line indicating that the uncertain hold symbol f1 has returned to the hold notice symbol" 6L may be displayed.
Even if the game is changed to the "holding notice symbol" again due to the restart, when the game is interrupted again, it may be changed to the "indeterminate holding symbol f1" or the "holding symbol e1 in the normal mode" again.

Next, using FIG. 40 (a), a chart (notice effect pattern) in which the relationship between the planned number of input, the position where the target hold occurs, and the change mode of the reserved symbol is described for each planned number of input (small hit symbol). Table) will be described. The advance notice effect pattern table is referred to in the pre-reading effect execution process (S1060) of FIG. 34 described above.
Here, in FIG. 40A, the “target pending symbol (that is, the uncertain pending symbol f1)” refers to the pending symbol that undergoes the pending change, and the “target pending display start position” is the target of the pending change. Indicates the position where the reserved symbol to be displayed is first displayed (the position where the reserved symbol f1 is first displayed).

Here, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the reserved storage with the reserved storage number as the upper limit number (4) is acquired in the first reserved storage number display area 6A or the second reserved storage number display area 6B. The position where the reserved symbol is displayed is set to "fourth position S4". Then, the positions that are sequentially shifted and displayed each time the reserved memory number is decremented are set to "third position S3", "second position S2", and "first position S1" in the order of shifting. For example, based on the acquisition of a predetermined reserved memory, the reserved symbol displayed in the "fourth position S4" is changed to the "third position" each time another previously acquired reserved memory is processed. The display is shifted in the order of "S3", "second position S2", and "first position S1", and when the predetermined hold storage is processed (when the hit / fail determination is executed), the hold storage number display area 6A It is erased from (6B).

The chart (notice effect pattern table) of FIG. 40A shows the change mode of the display of the “target pending symbol” in relation to the “planned number of inputs” when it is assumed that the launch of the game ball is not interrupted. ..
The production pattern in the column of the planned number of input "3" is a hold memory (first hold memory or second hold memory), and "a small hit (that is, a third small hit) with three planned input numbers is generated. It shows the effect pattern (change mode of the reserved symbol) that is executed when "value to be performed and information to be confirmed" is stored.

Of these, the effect pattern 31 (displayed as "PT31" in the figure) and the effect pattern 32 ("PT32" in the figure) are used as the effect patterns when the display start position of the uncertain pending symbol f1 is the "fourth position S4". Display).
In the effect pattern 31, the uncertain hold symbol f1 (target hold symbol) displayed in the “fourth position S4” due to the acquisition of the hold memory changes the display position to the “third position S3” due to the processing of the preceding hold memory. , "2nd position S2", "1st position S1", "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 1", "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number 2", "planned number of input" An effect pattern that changes to "a pending notice symbol suggesting 3" is shown.
Further, in the effect pattern 32, the uncertain hold symbol f1 (target hold symbol) displayed in the “fourth position S4” due to the acquisition of the hold memory changes the display position to the “third” due to the processing of the preceding hold memory. With the shift to the "position S3", even if the shift to the "second position S2" after changing to the "hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 1", the "hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 1" Is maintained, and when it is shifted to the "first position S1", it changes to a "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 3".
When the planned input number is "3" and the display start position is "fourth position S4", the effect pattern is 31 and the effect pattern is 32 by lottery using a random number lottery (distribution random number 2). It is decided on one side.

Similarly, as an effect pattern in which the "planned input number" is "3" and the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is the "third position S3", the effect pattern 33 (displayed as "PT33" in the figure). To be equipped. When the uncertain hold symbol f1 displayed in the "third position S3" shifts to the "second position S1", the effect pattern 33 changes to the "hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 1" and changes to the "third position S1". It is a pattern that changes to "a hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 3" when shifting to "1 position S1".
An effect pattern 34 (displayed as "PT34" in the figure) is provided as an effect pattern in which the "planned input number" is "3" and the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is the "second position S1". In this effect pattern 34, the uncertain hold symbol f1 (target hold symbol) displayed in the “second position S2” is shifted to the “first position S1” in accordance with the processing of the hold storage stored in advance. Then, it is a pattern that changes to "a pending notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 3".

The effect pattern in the column of the planned input number "2" is when "information confirmed as a value that causes a small hit (that is, a second small hit) with the planned input number of 2" is stored as a hold memory. Shows the effect pattern to be executed.
Of these, as the effect patterns in which the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is the "fourth position S4", the effect pattern 21 (displayed as "PT21" in the figure) and the effect pattern 22 ("PT22" in the figure) Is displayed).
In the effect pattern 21, when the uncertain hold symbol f1 displayed in the “fourth position S4” is shifted to the “third position S3”, it changes to the “hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 1”, and then the “third position”. When shifting to "2 position S2", the "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 2" changes, but even when shifting to "1st position S1", the "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 2" is maintained. Is.
Further, the effect pattern 22 changes to the "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 1" when the uncertain hold symbol f1 displayed in the "fourth position S4" shifts to the "third position S3". A pattern that maintains the "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 1" even when shifting to the "second position S2", and changes to the "holding notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 2" when shifting to the "first position S1". Is.
When the planned input number is "2" and the display start position is "fourth position S4", the effect pattern is 21 and the effect pattern is 22 by lottery using a random number lottery (distribution random number 2). It is decided on one side.

In addition, among the effect patterns in the column of the planned number of input "2", the effect pattern in which the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is the "third position S3" is the effect pattern 23 ("PT23" in the figure). Display). When the uncertain hold symbol f1 displayed in the "third position S3" shifts to the "second position S1", the effect pattern 23 changes to the "hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 1" and changes to the "third position S1". It is a pattern that changes to "a hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 2" when shifting to "1 position S1".
Further, as an effect pattern in which the planned number of input is "2" and the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is the "second position S2", an effect pattern 24 (displayed as "PT24" in the figure) is provided. .. In this effect pattern 24, when the uncertain hold symbol f1 (target hold symbol) displayed in the “second position S2” shifts to the “first position S1” due to the processing of the hold storage stored in advance. , It is a pattern that changes to "a pending notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 2".

The planned number of input is "3", and when the "display start position" is "third position S3" or "second position S2", only a single effect pattern is provided as the effect pattern, and "distribution random number 2" is provided. Regardless of this, the same effect pattern is uniformly selected, but any effect pattern may be selected by a lottery using a random number lottery (distribution random number 2) with a plurality of effect patterns. Similarly, only a single effect pattern is used as the effect pattern when the planned number of input is "2" and the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is "third position S3" or "second position S2". The same production pattern is uniformly selected regardless of the "distribution random number 2", but a plurality of production patterns are provided and any production is performed by a lottery using a random number lottery (distribution random number 2). A pattern may be selected.

The effect pattern in the column of the planned number of input "1" is when "information confirmed as a value that causes a small hit (that is, the first small hit) with the planned number of input as one" is stored as a hold memory. Shows the effect pattern to be executed.
Further, as the effect pattern when the planned number of input is "1", the effect pattern 11 (displayed as "PT11" in the figure), the effect pattern 12 (displayed as "PT12" in the figure), and the effect pattern 13 (indicated in the figure). "PT13") is provided. In these effect patterns, regardless of whether the "display start position" of the "target pending symbol" is "fourth position S4", "third position S3", or "second position S2", the "planned input number 1" It is provided only with an effect pattern that maintains the "reserved symbol suggesting the planned number of input 1" even if the display position shifts after changing to the "reserved symbol suggesting".

As described above, in the advance notice effect pattern using the "holding symbol", the uncertain holding symbol f1 has the display start position (the number of the target holdings) and the "planned input number (first small hit to third small hit). Which of the small hits the reserved memory generated by the small hit was stored) ”and so on. Then, when the game is continued, the advance notice effect is executed based on the determined advance notice effect pattern.
In addition to (1) a pattern in which the planned number of input is stepped up each time the "display position" of the "target pending symbol" shifts (sequential stepwise pattern), (2) a predetermined display position is used as the advance notice effect pattern. A pattern that increases the number of planned inputs at once when shifting from one position to another (a "step skipping pattern" that suddenly changes from a reserved symbol that suggests the planned number of inputs "1" to a reserved symbol that suggests the planned number of inputs "3". ) And (3) a pattern (intermediate stop pattern) in which the reserved symbol does not change even if the reserved symbol is shifted from the predetermined display position to another position, but the reserved symbol changes when the reserved symbol is further shifted to another position.
That is, the effect pattern that specifies the mode of various notice effects is determined based on the number of holds at the time of acquisition of the hold memory to be the effect, the random number lottery, etc., and the unexpected hold symbol changes or is expected. On the contrary, since the reserved symbol changes or does not change, it is possible to effectively suggest to the player the number of planned input across a plurality of variable displays. Then, when it is determined that the game has been interrupted, as will be described later, the content of the advance notice effect being executed is changed, so that the player who wants to continue the advance notice effect is considered to try to restart the game. The interruption can be effectively suppressed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the “general prize confirmation process” added as a subroutine of the prize confirmation process (S60) shown in FIG. 11 will be described in the third embodiment.
In this general prize confirmation process, when the prizes in the general prize openings 31, 32, and 33 are interrupted for a certain period of time, the main control device 80 determines that "the game has been interrupted" and transmits an interruption command to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, when the winning of the general winning openings 31, 32, and 33 is confirmed, the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In this embodiment, as described above, since there is a high possibility that the player will stop when the hold notice is displayed in the first hold storage number display area 6A, the left-handed area (first game area). The interruption of the game is detected depending on whether or not the general winning openings 31, 32, and 33 provided in 3a) are won. However, the game interruption may be detected by the game ball detecting means (for example, the normal symbol operating gate) provided in the left-handed area (first game area 3a) (passage is interrupted for a certain period of time).

When the general winning confirmation process is activated, the CPU of the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (winning) the general winning openings 31, 32, 33 (S160). Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S160: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S162, and it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set (S162). Here, the interruption flag is set (value is "1") by determining that the game has been interrupted if the winning of the general winning openings 31, 32, and 33 cannot be confirmed for a certain period (for example, 15 seconds). It is a flag. After that, the interruption flag is canceled (value is "0") when the winning of the general winning openings 31, 32, and 33 is confirmed.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S162 (S162: no), the "general winning confirmation process" is returned as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made (S162: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S164.
The CPU of the main control device 80 transmits a game start command to the sub-integrated control device 83 in this S164. After that, in the process of S166, the interruption flag is released (the value is set to "0"), and the "general winning confirmation process" is returned. The interruption time measurement counter (C), which will be described later, is initialized when the process of S166 is executed.

If a negative determination is made in S160 described above (S160: no), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set (the value is "1") (S168), and if an affirmative determination is made (S168: yes). ) Returns the "general prize confirmation process".
When a negative determination is made in the process of S168 (S168: no), the interruption time measurement counter (C) is set to "+1" (S170).
Here, the interruption time measurement counter (C) is a means for measuring the time during which the game is interrupted, and by this measurement, the execution cycle (startup cycle) of the "general prize confirmation process" x "count value". = When the "allowable limit interruption time (Cmax)" is reached, it is determined that the game is interrupted. The permissible limit interruption time (Cmax) is the limit time that allows the game to be interrupted, and if the "execution cycle (startup cycle or interrupt cycle) of the general prize confirmation process" is "2 msec", the interruption time measurement counter. When the count value “7500” in (C) is reached, it is determined that the “allowable limit interruption time” has been reached.

When the process (S170) of "+1" the interruption time measurement counter (C) is performed, the process shifts to the process of S172. Then, the interruption time measurement counter (C) determines whether or not the count value has reached a value (Cmax) indicating that the "allowable limit interruption time" has been reached (S172), and if a negative determination is made (S172: no). , Once, return the "general prize confirmation process". Then, while the "general prize confirmation process" is repeatedly executed, if an affirmative decision is made in the process of S172 (S172: yes), a process of transmitting a suspend command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S174), and a suspend flag. Is executed (S176) for setting (setting the value to "1"), and "general winning confirmation processing" is returned.

Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the “game execution state setting process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 corresponding to the general prize confirmation process will be described. This process is a process that is periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment.
When the game execution state setting process is activated, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the interruption command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S980). If an affirmative decision is made in the process of S980 (S980: yes), the game interruption flag is set (the value is set to "1"), and the game execution state setting process is returned. This game interruption flag is a flag for confirming that the game is interrupted in the sub-integrated control device 83.

When a negative determination is made in the processing of S980 (S980: no), it is determined whether or not the game interruption flag is set (S984), and when a negative determination is made in the processing of S984 (S984: no). , Returns the game execution state setting process. Further, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S984 (S984: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S986, and it is determined whether or not the game start command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S986). If a negative determination is made (S986: no), the game execution state setting process is returned, and if an affirmative determination is made (S986: yes), after the game interruption flag is cleared (S988), the game execution state setting process is returned. ..

Next, the pending number information reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. 43. This process is also a process that is periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
Also in the third embodiment, the hold number instruction command reception process is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. 26 (a) described above. However, also in the third embodiment, the hold number instruction command reception process may be executed according to FIG. 36 described above, and the read-ahead determination command of FIG. 34 may not be applied.

When the hold number information communication process of the third embodiment is started, it is determined whether or not the hold information (hold information command) has been received (S1100). If a negative determination is made in the processing of S1100 (S1100: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S1100: yes), a process of -1 from the hold number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed (). S1110), it is determined whether or not the hold notice effect symbol is being displayed (S1112). Here, the hold notice effect symbol is a hold symbol that can be changed according to the effect pattern of the hold notice effect, such as an uncertain hold symbol f1, a hold notice symbol g1, g2, and the like.
If the hold notice effect symbol is not being displayed (S1112: no), the process proceeds to S1118, a hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1118), and the process returns.

When the hold notice effect symbol is being displayed (S1112: yes), it is determined whether or not the game interruption flag is set (whether the value is "1") (S1114). Then, when the game interruption flag is released (whether the value is "0") (S1114: no), the process proceeds to S1118, and a hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. (S1118), return.
On the other hand, when the game interruption flag is set (the value is "1") (S1114: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S1116, and the process of transmitting the hold number display instruction signal to the effect symbol control device 82. Then, a process of transmitting a signal (hereinafter, referred to as a notice change signal) for changing the display mode of the hold notice effect symbol from the content according to the effect pattern is performed (S1116), and the process returns.

Here, the hold number display instruction signal transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 in the process of S1118 is a signal instructing to reduce (shift) one hold symbol from the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. is there.
Then, on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, when the reserved symbol to be shifted is the reserved symbol e1 in the normal mode, the reserved symbol e1 in the normal mode is shifted as it is.
Further, when the reserved symbol to be shifted is the reserved advance notice effect symbol, the reserved symbol is shifted and displayed so as to follow the advance notice effect pattern. For example, the hold symbol is shifted so that the hold notice effect shown in the effect pattern shown in FIG. 40 (a) can be executed. Specifically, when the effect pattern 31 is selected and the uncertain hold symbol f1 is displayed at the fourth position S4, it changes to "a hold notice symbol suggesting the planned number of input 1". Then, "a pending notice symbol suggesting the planned number of inputs 1" is displayed.

Further, the hold number display instruction signal transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 in the process of S1116 is a signal instructing that the number of hold symbols is reduced by one from the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the notice change signal is A signal for changing the mode of the hold notice effect symbol being displayed different from the mode according to the effect pattern (for example, a signal for changing the hold notice symbol g1 to an uncertain hold symbol f1 or causing the hold symbol e1 in the normal mode). Is.

The hold information command received by the sub-integrated control device 83 in the process of S1100 is transmitted from the main control device 80 in the “hold information transmission process” of S292 of FIG. Then, when the "holding information" transmitted from the main control device 80 is transmitted when decrementing the first holding number (when the special figure 1 starts to fluctuate), the effect symbol display device 6 In the first reserved storage display area 6A appearing on the screen 6a of the above, the reserved symbol is decremented by one. Further, when the "holding number information" transmitted from the main control device 80 is transmitted when decrementing the second holding number (when the special figure 2 starts to fluctuate), the effect symbol display device. In the second reserved storage display area 6B that appears on the screen 6a of 6, the reserved symbol is decremented by one.

According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the second embodiment. That is, if the "scheduled number of inputs" is displayed when the read-ahead determination command is received, the player may be reluctant to continuously launch the game ball, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 may decrease. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, "the planned number of thrown balls is not displayed when the read-ahead determination command is received, but the player can use the configuration in which the planned number of thrown balls becomes clear when the game ball is launched. It is possible to suppress the reluctance to continuously launch the game ball and maintain the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50. In particular, there is a possibility that the launch of the game ball is intentionally interrupted even in the non-open extension state. It is of great significance in that it can be lowered and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 can be maintained.

In the third embodiment, the timing for changing the hold notice effect is the timing for executing the process of -1 from the hold number counter, but it may be changed immediately when it is determined that the game is interrupted (hereinafter, the embodiment). It is called a modified example of 3). For example, also in the modified example of the third embodiment, the hold number information reception process (FIG. 26 (b)) of the first embodiment may be executed, and the hold symbol change process shown in FIG. 44 (a) may be executed.
That is, when the hold symbol change process is started, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the hold notice effect symbol is being displayed (S1280). Then, if a negative determination is made in S1280 (S1280: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S1280: yes), whether or not the game interruption flag is set (the value is set to "1") is determined. Judgment (S1282).

Then, when a negative determination is made in the S1282 process (S1282: no), the hold notice effect change process is temporarily terminated. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the S1282 process (S1282: yes) while the hold notice effect change process is repeatedly executed, a signal for changing the mode of the hold notice effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1284). ), End the hold notice effect change process.
That is, when a signal for changing the mode of the hold notice effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 in S1284, the display mode of the hold effect symbol being displayed is changed to a mode different from the mode according to the effect pattern (for example,). The hold notice symbol g1 is changed to the uncertain hold symbol f1, the hold symbol e1 in the normal mode is changed, and the like).
According to the modified example of the third embodiment, since the display mode of the hold notice symbol is changed quickly, it can be expected that the player immediately resumes the game even if the game is interrupted.
In the third embodiment, the advance notice effect using the reserved symbol is illustrated as the advance notice effect, but the mode of the advance notice effect is not limited to this. For example, a battle production is performed as "a production that is executed across a plurality of reserved memories (a display production that is executed in association with a plurality of consecutive symbol fluctuation games)", and in the battle production, "the number of times a ally character wins" or The "number of enemy characters that have won" may indicate the "number of planned inputs". Then, when the game is interrupted, the battle effect may be changed to another effect, and when the game is resumed, the battle effect may be resumed.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-mentioned examples and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. ..

That is, in each embodiment, the distribution device is periodically driven and the destination of the thrown game ball is distributed (for example, the rotating body 92), but the thrown game ball itself causes the thrown game ball to move. The sorting device may be configured by a member for sorting the destination (a so-called croon, particularly a croon provided with a plurality of holes).
Further, in each embodiment, the number of balls (number of balls) input to the sorting device 92 was adjusted according to the type of small hit symbol, but unlike each embodiment, (1) the adjusting device from the second large winning opening 15. 91 is eliminated, and all the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 15 are thrown into the distribution device 92. Then, the specified number of winnings of the second large winning opening 15 may be different depending on the type of the small hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed.

That is, without using an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) for adjusting the destination of the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15, the provisions for the second large winning opening 15 according to the type of the small hit symbol. The number of winnings may be set, and all the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 15 may be thrown into the distribution device 92.
For example, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 44 (b), the first small hit symbol, the second small hit symbol, the third small hit symbol, the fourth small hit symbol, the fifth small hit symbol, and the sixth small hit symbol. A specific example is shown in which the number of specified prizes increases in the order of, and the distribution rate decreases.

Further, in each embodiment, as the symbol jackpot game, the opening operation of the same mode, that is, the first jackpot, regardless of the type of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the type of the jackpot symbol A predetermined interval is sandwiched between 14 and the opening operation is performed 10 times (10 rounds). Then, the game state after the symbol jackpot game becomes a normal state (non-open extension state) regardless of the type of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the type of the jackpot symbol. Therefore, the symbol jackpot game is a game in which only a predetermined number of game balls are acquired (single shot each time), but unlike this embodiment, the content of the symbol jackpot game and the content of the symbol jackpot game are based on the type of special symbol and the type of jackpot symbol. The game state after the symbol jackpot game may be different.

Further, in each embodiment, since the number of balls of the game ball thrown into the distribution device 92 may be different, the content of the accessory jackpot game is changed according to the number of balls guided to the specific area 92V. You may. For example, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the number of balls guided to the specific region 92V is "1 ball", a predetermined interval is sandwiched between the first large winning openings 14 and three times (three rounds). ) Performs a jackpot game. In addition, when the number of balls guided to the specific area 92V "is" 2 balls ", a character jackpot game in which a predetermined interval is inserted in the first big winning opening 14 and the opening operation is performed 6 times (6 rounds) is performed. When the number of balls guided to the specific area 92V is "3 balls", a character jackpot game in which a predetermined interval is inserted in the first big winning opening 14 and the opening operation is performed 10 times (10 rounds) is performed. It may be that.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine". Then, in each embodiment, it was determined that the game was interrupted (launching was not continued) based on whether or not there was a prize in the predetermined winning opening, but in the enclosed gaming machine, the firing status (for example, It may be judged by (by detecting whether or not the ball has been sent to the launch position). That is, if the ball is not fed to the launch position for a certain period of time or the out ball is not generated for a certain period of time, it may be determined that the game is interrupted.

Further, in each embodiment, an embodiment ("1" ball, "2 balls" or "3") in which the number of game balls to be thrown into the distribution device 92 is almost certainly specified to a predetermined number based on the type of the small hit symbol. An embodiment in which a predetermined number of game balls can be thrown into the distribution device 92 based on the type of small hit symbol (a mode in which a predetermined number of game balls cannot be thrown in) has been illustrated. There may be).

For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), an opening pattern of the switching port 90 m may be selected according to the type of the small hit symbol, and the game ball inserted into the distribution device 92 may be adjusted. For example, when the first small hit symbol or the fourth small hit symbol is selected, the opening time of the switching port 90 is short, and there is a high possibility that the number of game balls that can be input to the distribution device 92 is "1 ball". The first open pattern is selected. Further, when the second small hit symbol or the fifth small hit symbol is selected, the second open pattern in which the opening time of the switching port 90 is longer than the first open pattern is selected, and the game can be input to the distribution device 92. There is a high possibility that the number of balls is "2 balls". Further, when the third small hit symbol or the sixth small hit symbol is selected, the third open pattern in which the opening time of the switching port 90 is longer than the second open pattern is selected, and the game can be input to the distribution device 92. The possibility that the number of balls is "3 balls" may increase.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, the path length and the inclination of the left movement path 93L and the right movement path 93R are the same, but at least one of the path length and the inclination young is different, and the second guide path is different. The probability that the game ball is guided toward the specific region 92a may differ depending on whether the game ball thrown in from the forming unit 90B enters the left movement path 93L or the right movement path 93R.
Further, in each embodiment, it is decided that a small hit is generated in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure, but only one of them (particularly, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure) is small. It may be possible to generate a hit.

Further, the random numbers for specifying the fluctuation time and the random numbers for determining the type of the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) may be extracted at the start of the hit / fail determination process.

1; game board, 3; game area, 3a; first game area, 3b; second game area, 6; effect symbol display device, 11; first start port, 12; second start port, 14; first large Winning opening, 15; Second major winning opening, 17; Normal symbol operating gate, 80; Main control device, 82; Directing symbol control device, 83; Sub-integrated control device, 91; Adjusting device, 93; Sorting device.

Claims (1)

When the hit / fail judgment is executed due to the ball entering the starting port, after executing the variable display of the special symbol, the special symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment, and the special symbol display means.
As the result symbol, a small hit game is executed to execute a small hit game for opening and controlling a predetermined large winning opening based on a definite display of a small hit symbol indicating that the result of the winning / failing determination is a small hit. With means,
The Koatari gaming balls which have entered the special opening controlled winning opening by the player, based on the induced specific area, Ri gaming machine der to perform favorable jackpot gaming than the Koatari game,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit, a selection means for selecting the type of the small hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed from a plurality of types, and
Wherein together is provided inside the special winning opening, the sorting member periodically driven, distributed as destination of the entered game ball is the specific area at a predetermined probability, before the thrown-in game balls Symbol A sorting device that guides you to a specific area,
The game ball that has entered the large winning opening can be changed to a state in which it cannot be thrown into the sorting device, or a state in which the game ball can be thrown into the sorting device, and the game ball can be thrown into the sorting device. relates gaming balls which have entered the special winning opening, an adjusting means for adjusting the sphere number of game balls that are capable put into the sorting device,
A variation effect executing means that executes the variation effect in response to the variation display of the special symbol and ends in response to the final display of the result symbol in the effect device.
With
The adjusting means is the number of game balls that can be thrown into the distribution device by the game balls that have entered the large winning opening controlled to be opened by the small hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol. It is a game machine that adjusts
The adjusting means is
When a game ball is thrown into the distribution device, a detection means for detecting the thrown game ball is provided, and the number of detected game balls detected by the detection means in the throwable state is the type of the small hit symbol. When the number of balls is set according to the above, the number of balls that can be thrown into the sorting device is adjusted by changing from the throwable state to the non-throwable state, and the number of balls that can be thrown into the sorting device is adjusted .
The variable effect executing means is a gaming machine that executes an input ball number suggestion effect that notifies information suggesting the number of game balls that can be input to the distribution device in the variable effect.

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