JP6934189B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

There is known a ball-and-ball game machine that shifts to a privileged state such as a probability change state, a time saving state, or an open extension state after the end of a jackpot game. Further, as described in Patent Document 1, there is known a ball-and-ball gaming machine that shifts to a privilege state after the end of a big hit game and continues the privilege state until a predetermined number of hit / fail determinations are made. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-152161

However, a player who plays a game with the ball gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can easily grasp the end time of the privilege state. For this reason, the game in the privilege state may become one pattern or lack a sense of tension, and as a result, the game may lack interest.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game in the privileged state.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems relates to a ball game machine provided with a starting port. The ball game machine is configured to be openable and closable with the first start port, which is the start port at which the game ball can always enter, so that the game ball can easily enter when opened and the game ball when closed. With a variable winning device, which is a starting port that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the ball, and a means for determining whether or not a game ball has won a big hit due to entering the starting port. At least, in the winning / failing determination performed when the game ball enters the variable winning device, a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a small hit has been won, and when the winning / failing determination is performed, the symbol It is a means to notify the result of the hit / fail judgment by performing a variable display and stopping and displaying one of the symbols. There is a variable display means for stopping and displaying one of the small hit symbols, a big hit game means for playing a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened over multiple rounds when a big hit is made in the winning / failing judgment, and a small hit in the winning / failing judgment. Then, a small hit game means for performing a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened for a short period of time, an open extension state in which the opening period of the variable winning device becomes longer after the end of the big hit game, and a variable display of the symbol by the variable display means. By shifting to a time-saving state in which the period of When the number of times of stop display reaches a predetermined number of continuations, the end means for ending the open extension state while maintaining the time saving state is provided. Then, the variable input Awards device, at the time of opening is configured to interfere with the ball entrance of game ball into the opened winning opening, in the open extended state, the opening of the special winning opening in said Koatari game time is shorter the open than the opening time of said variable winning devices in the extension state, the number of prize balls to the gaming ball is awarded to the player upon ball entrance to the variable input award system, game ball special winning opening It is less than the number of prize balls given to the player when entering the ball. Then, the symbol that displays the variation due to the ball entering the first starting port is set as the first special symbol, and at least the symbol that displays the variation due to the ball entering the variable winning device is the second symbol. As a special symbol, only the second special symbol is provided with the specific symbol.

According to the above configuration, the end time of the privilege state is determined by the number of times the specific symbol is stopped and displayed during the privilege period. Therefore, it becomes possible to randomly change the end time of the privilege state, and it becomes difficult for the player to accurately grasp the end time of the privilege state. As a result, it is possible to diversify the games in the privilege state and give the player a sense of tension, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the games in the privilege state.

In addition , the ball game machine is configured to be openable and closable as a starting port, and a variable winning device that makes it easy to enter the game ball when it is open and makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball when it is closed. You may have it. Further, as a privilege state, an open extension state in which the variable winning device is opened more frequently and a time saving state in which the period of variable display of the symbol by the variable display means is shortened may be provided. Then, when the privilege period is started, the transition means shifts to at least one of the open extension state and the time saving state, and the end means continues the number of times the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the variable display means during the privilege period. When it reaches, at least one of the open extension state and the time saving state may be terminated.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to diversify the game and give the player a sense of tension in the open extension state or the time saving state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
Moreover, those determination means may further determine whether the player wins the Koatari in spruce determination. Further, the ball-and-ball gaming machine may further include a small-hit gaming means for performing a small-hit game in which the large winning opening is opened when a small hit is made in the winning / failing determination. Further, the symbol that is stopped and displayed by the variable display means when notifying that a small hit has been made in the hit / fail determination may be used as the small hit symbol, and the small hit symbol may be used as the specific symbol.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to randomly change the end time of the privilege state based on the occurrence of small hits, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the privilege state. In addition, since the end of the privilege state is approached in exchange for a small hit, the player's disappointment can be suppressed.
Further, part of the type of Koatari symbols, may be used as the specific symbol.

According to the above configuration, when a small hit occurs, when a specific type of small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the end of the privilege state is approached, but when another type of small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Will be awarded a prize ball to the player without approaching the end of the privilege state. For this reason, it is possible to make the player happy and depressed when a small hit occurs in the privilege state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, the symbols displayed stopped by the variable display unit when notifying that did not win in this determination, and failure symbol, losing symbols, may be used as the specific symbol.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to randomly change the end time of the privilege state, and it becomes difficult for the player to accurately grasp the end time of the privilege state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the privilege state.

Further, part of the type of losing symbols, may be used as the specific symbol.
According to the above configuration, when a loss is made in the hit / fail judgment, when a specific type of lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the end of the privilege state is approached, but when another type of lost symbol is stopped and displayed. Do not approach the end of the privilege state. For this reason, it is possible to make the player happy and depressed at the time of loss, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, pinball game machine as starting opening, is configured to be a constant ball entrance capable usual starting opening, closing, with inlet ball game ball during opening is facilitated, when closed, the game ball ball entrance It may be provided with a variable winning device, which makes it difficult or impossible. Further, the winning / failing determination means performs the first winning / failing determination as a winning / failing determination due to the fact that the game ball has entered one of the normal starting port and the variable winning device, and the normal starting port and the variable winning device A second hit / fail judgment may be made as a hit / miss judgment due to the fact that the game ball has entered the other of the two. Then, when the first hit / fail determination is made, the variation display means displays the change of the first symbol, which is a symbol, and stops and displays one of the first symbols to notify the result of the first hit / fail determination. , When the second hit / fail judgment is performed, the variation display of the second symbol, which is a symbol, is performed, and by stopping and displaying one of the second symbols, the result of the second hit / miss judgment is notified, and the first symbol and the first symbol are displayed. One of the two symbols may be used as a specific symbol.

According to the above configuration, when one of the normal start port and the variable winning device which is the start port is entered, the end of the privilege state is approached, and when the ball is entered in the other, the end of the privilege state is reached. Stay away from. For this reason, it is possible to make the player happy and depressed when entering the ball at the starting port, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of 1st Embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a table which shows the big hit probability, the small hit probability, etc. of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. It is a table which shows the type of the jackpot of the 1st special figure of 1st Embodiment. It is a table which shows the type of a big hit and a small hit of the 2nd special figure of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main routine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the start winning prize confirmation process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol hit / fail determination processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol hit / fail determination processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol winning / failing determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol winning / failing determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol winning / failing determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol winning / failing determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol winning / failing determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the distribution accessory of the 2nd embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a table which shows the big hit probability, the small hit probability, etc. of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. It is a table which shows the total number of rounds of the accessory jackpot in the 2nd Embodiment, the presence or absence of the electric support state in each jackpot symbol, and the like. It is a flowchart of the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart of the accessory jackpot detection processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production screen of 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of 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.
[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. NS. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is sent to the game board 1. Fired at.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball pulling lever, the game balls collected in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store. Can be done. Further, in the center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a settlement display. A device 59 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted in the center thereof, and a normal symbol operating gate 22 is installed on the right side of the game area 3 toward the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

A first starting port 11 is installed directly under the center case 5, and a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol) is displayed due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11. The accompanying big hit lottery (in other words, winning / failing judgment) is performed. The first starting port 11 is arranged in an area (left-handed area) where the game ball launched by left-handed hitting (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the game ball can always enter. It is configured as a normal starting port. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold storage.

In addition, a large winning opening 21 made of a special electric accessory is provided in the area (right-handed area) where the game ball launched by right-handed hitting (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) mainly flows down. It is released during a big hit game (in other words, a special game) or a small hit game that is performed when a big hit lottery is won.
Further, a second starting port A12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory, which is a variable winning device, is installed on the right side of the first starting port 11 and above the large winning opening 21. The second starting port A12 is normally closed and it is impossible to enter the ball, but it is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery to facilitate the entry of the ball. The second starting port A12 may be configured so that the ball can enter the ball even when it is closed. Further, on the right side of the second starting port A12, a second starting port B16 capable of constantly entering a ball is installed.

A jackpot with a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol) due to the ball entering the second starting port A12 or the second starting port B16 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the second starting port). A lottery will be held. When the game ball enters the second starting port, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold memory. Hereinafter, the first and second special drawings will be collectively referred to as special drawings.

Since the first start port 11 and the second start port are installed at the positions as described above, it is possible to aim at the first start port 11 by hitting left, and the second start by hitting right. You can aim at your mouth. Although not shown, the plurality of nails planted on the right side of the center case 5 are easily opened to the second starting port A12 or the second starting port B16 when the nail is hit to the right. It is an array to enter the ball.

In the lower right area of the game board 1, there are a 7-segment first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10, and a first special figure hold number display device 23 and four LEDs. 2 The special figure reservation number display device 24 is installed. Further, general winning openings 25, 26, and 27 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11, and these are configured so that a game ball can always enter. Further, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a normal symbol reservation number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display device 7 performs a variable display of the normal symbol, and stops and displays one of the normal symbols to notify the result of the normal symbol lottery.

In the center case 5, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 is arranged in the center, and by displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner on the screen of the LCD panel, a big hit corresponding to the first and second special figures is performed. A design effect is performed to notify the result of the lottery. Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones. A large number of game nails (part of which are shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out opening is provided at the bottom of the board.

FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 50. On the back side of the pachinko machine 50, an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 3) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown).

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays 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. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port ASW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port A12, and a second start. The second starting port BSW16a for detecting the game ball that has entered the mouth B16, the normal symbol operating SW22a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operating gate 22, and the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 27 are detected. A detection signal from the winning opening SW25a or the like is input. In addition to this, a detection signal from the count SW21a or the like for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 21 is input.

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 is connected to the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90 via the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure hold number display device 23, and the second. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 21 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 21b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening A12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the first embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW31 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 SW31 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.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball out SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32 are input, and the full SW32 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball out SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Further, the full SW32 and the out-of-ball SW33 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and the settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided. Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch the game ball into the game area 3.
In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW39. 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 can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82.

Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above. Further, the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player presses the effect button 67, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the player rotates the jog dial 68, a signal indicating the rotation direction and rotation speed is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.

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 screen such as a variable display of the effect symbol (design effect).
[About operation]
(1) Outline As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has the same probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery of the first and second special figures. In addition, in the big hit lottery of the second special figure, a small hit is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small hit may be won in the big hit lottery of the first special figure. After that, the special figure that is stopped and displayed at the time of a big hit is described as a big hit symbol, and the special figure that is stopped and displayed at the time of a small hit is described as a small hit symbol, and it is stopped when it is lost in the big hit lottery. The displayed special figure is described as a lost pattern.

When a big hit occurs, a big hit game is performed in which the big winning opening 21 is opened over a plurality of rounds. In each round of the big hit game, the big winning opening 21 may be opened for a long period of time so that the ball can be easily entered into the big winning opening 21, and it is difficult to enter the big winning opening 21. The large winning opening 21 may be opened for a short period of time. On the other hand, when a small hit occurs, a small hit game is performed in which the large winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined period (for example, once for 2 seconds).

Further, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with three privilege states: a high probability state, a time saving state, and an open extension state. That is, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 can shift to these privilege states. Hereinafter, a state that is not a high probability state will be referred to as a normal probability state. Further, the period in which at least one privilege state is granted is described as a privilege period.
In the high probability state, the probability of winning a big hit or a small hit in the big hit lottery of the first and second special figures is
It changes as shown in FIG. The normal probability in FIG. 5 means the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery when the probability is not high, and the high probability means the probability of a jackpot in the high probability state. In the high probability state, the probability of winning a big hit and a small hit increases.

Further, in the time saving state, the time for variable display of the first and second special figures when the big hit lottery is performed and the time for variable display of the normal symbols when the normal symbol lottery is performed are shortened. Specifically, when the time is not shortened, the average fluctuation time of the second special figure is 10 minutes, but during the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the second special figure is 1 second as an example. It becomes. Therefore, during the time saving state, the game of aiming at the second starting port is established, but when the time is not shortened, the game of aiming at the second starting port is not established, and the player can use the first starting port. I will aim for 11.

Further, in the open extension state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery increases, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the second starting port A12 (in other words, the ordinary electric accessory) at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery increase. do. That is, in the open extension state, it becomes easy to enter the ball into the second starting port A12.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with two types of jackpots in the first special figure, 8R normal time saving and 8R high accuracy time saving. In the case of 8R normal time reduction, after the end of the big hit game, the time reduction state and the open extension state are set, and the high probability state does not occur. On the other hand, in the case of 8R high probability time saving, after the big hit game is completed, the high probability state, the time saving state, and the open extension state are set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, there are three types of jackpots in the second special figure: 8R normal time saving, 4R high accuracy time saving, and 8R high accuracy time saving. In the case of 8R normal time reduction, the time reduction state and the open extension state are set after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, in the case of 4R high probability time reduction or 8R high probability time reduction, after the end of the big hit game, the high probability state, the time reduction state, and the open extension state are established.

Further, FIGS. 6 and 7 (a) show the distribution rate which is the probability that each kind of big hit occurs at the time of big hit. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 (a), when a big hit in the first and second special drawings occurs, the state always shifts to the time saving state and the open extension state. Further, when the big hit of the first special figure occurs, it shifts to the high probability state with a probability of 50%, and when the big hit of the second special figure occurs, it shifts to the high probability state with a probability of 90%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, six types of small hits 1 to 6 are provided as the types of small hits in the second special drawing. When a small hit occurs, the type of small hit is determined by lottery. Each type of small hit occurs with a probability of 1/6. The content of the small hit game played by each type of small hit does not change. Further, when the small hit is won, among the small hit symbols 1 to 6, the one corresponding to the type of the winning small hit is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 10. Further, even in the symbol effect of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbol corresponding to the stop-displayed small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

Then, in the open extension state, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of times that the specific special figure, which is a predetermined special figure, is stopped and displayed on the variable display of the first or second special figure is the predetermined number of continuations. It ends when it reaches. As an example, in the first embodiment, the small hit symbols 1, 3 and 5, which are the second special figures, are the specific special figures, and the number of continuations is three times. That is, only some types of small hit symbols are specific symbols. The probability of a small hit in the open extension state is 199/300 in the normal probability state and 49/50 in the high probability state, and the small hit symbols 1, 3 which are specific special figures at the time of the small hit. The probability that 5 is stopped and displayed is 1/2. The average duration of the open extension is based on these probabilities.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is 4R or 8R with high probability time reduction, the privilege period in which the high probability state and the time reduction state are given continues until the maximum number of jackpot lottery (100 times as an example) is performed after the jackpot game is completed. do. The maximum number of times and the number of continuations are set so that the privilege period continues longer than the open extension state. Further, for example, when the number of times the specific special figure is stopped and displayed reaches the upper limit number of times, the end time of the privilege period may be set. Further, for example, the privilege period may be continued until the next big hit occurs. On the other hand, when the jackpot has 8R normal time reduction, when the jackpot game ends, the time reduction state ends with the end of the open extension state. That is, the privilege period ends with the end of the open extension state.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50, the game proceeds as follows. That is, in the normal state, the player strikes left and aims to enter the first starting port 11. The normal state is a gaming state that is neither a high probability state, a time saving state, nor an open extension state. This is because, in the normal state, the fluctuation time (about 10 minutes) of the second special figure is long as described above, and the game is not established even if the second starting port B16 is aimed at.

Then, when a big hit is made in the big hit lottery in the first special figure, the player starts right-handed, and when the big hit game is completed, the privilege period shifts to a high probability state, a time saving state, and an open extension state, or , The time saving state and the open extension state are given. Hereinafter, in the first embodiment, the open extension state is also referred to as an electric support state. In the short time state, since the fluctuation time of the second special figure equipped with a small hit is short, the player strikes right and aims to enter the second starting port B16, and after the big hit game is completed, an open extension state is given. Therefore, the aim is to enter the second starting port A12, which facilitates entry due to the passage of the game ball of the normal symbol operating gate 22. The second starting port B16 is configured so that the game ball enters the second starting port B16 with a high frequency, and during the time saving state (during right-handed hitting), the ball enters the second starting port B16 with a high frequency. ..

Therefore, during the open extension state, the balls enter the second starting port A12 and the second starting port B116 frequently, with a probability of 199/300 in the normal probability state and 49/50 in the high probability state. A small hit will occur with the probability of. However, in the first embodiment, the second starting port A12 is arranged directly above the large winning opening 21, and if the opening period of the second starting opening A12 is long, the large winning opening 21 is opened by winning a small hit. However, it is difficult for a ball to enter the large winning opening 21. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of prize balls in the second starting port A12 is smaller than the number of prize balls in the large winning opening 21. Therefore, in the open extension state, the player cannot sufficiently increase the number of balls held (in other words, the prize ball by the small hit game cannot be expected).

That is, the second starting port A12 prevents the ball from entering the opened large winning opening 21 at the time of opening (in other words, the game ball that should enter the large winning opening 21 enters). It is located directly above the big winning opening 21. However, the arrangement position of the second starting opening A12 is not limited to directly above the large winning opening 21, and can be determined at any time within a range that can prevent the ball from entering the open large winning opening 21. That is, the second starting port A12 may be configured so that, for example, the game ball is arranged on the path toward the large winning opening 21 and prevents the ball from entering the large winning opening 21 when it is opened.

Then, when the number of stop display times of the specific special figure reaches the number of continuations during the open extension state, if the jackpot is 8R normal time reduction, the time reduction state ends at the same time as the opening extension state ends, and the privilege period ends. However, when the jackpot is 4R or 8R with high probability time reduction, only the open extension state ends prior to the other privilege states, and only the time reduction state and the high probability state continue in the non-open extension state. At this time, the opening frequency of the second starting opening A12 is low, and it becomes easy to enter the opened large winning opening 21. In addition, since the high probability state and the time saving state continue, when the player continues to hit the right side and enters the second starting port B16 which can enter the ball with high frequency, the second is a short-time fluctuation. By winning a small hit with a probability of 49/50 in the big hit lottery of the special figure, until the high probability state and the time saving state are completed (in this embodiment, after the big hit game is completed, until the special figure fluctuates 100 times). ), Small hit games that can be easily entered into the large winning opening 21 frequently occur, and many prize balls can be obtained.
This state is called "small hit rush".

The end condition of the open extension state may be changed based on the game state after the end of the big hit game (in other words, the type of the big hit). It may be assumed that the special figure has changed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, when the jackpot has 8R normal time reduction, the time reduction state and the open extension state are terminated when the special figure fluctuates 100 times, and when the jackpot has 4R or 8R high accuracy time reduction, it is specified. Only the open extension state may be terminated on condition that the symbol (specific small hit symbol) has occurred a predetermined number of times. As a result, the end condition of the open extension state is changed based on the game state after the end of the big hit game, and it is possible to provide an interesting game property.

The small hit rush ends when the privilege period (high probability state and time saving state) ends, or when the big hit lottery of the second special figure (or the first special figure) becomes a big hit. Then, when the jackpot is 4R or 8R with high accuracy time reduction, when the jackpot game ends, the open extension state is resumed, and when the number of stop display times of the specific special figure reaches the continuation number, only the open extension state ends. The small hit rush will be continuous.

That is, when the jackpot is 4R or 8R with high accuracy and short time, it is advantageous for the player to finish the open extension state earlier. However, since the end time of the open extension state is determined by the number of stop display times of the specific special figure, the end time changes randomly, and the number of prize balls given to the player in the small hit rush also changes.
In the open extension state, the opening time of the large winning opening 21 in the small hit game may be shorter than the opening time of the second starting opening A12 by winning in the ordinary symbol lottery in the open extension state. Specifically, for example, the opening time of the large winning opening 21 in the small hit game may be about 0.2 seconds. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the large winning opening 21 with the second starting opening A12 during the open extension state. Therefore, the player can appropriately discriminate between the entry into the second starting opening A12 and the entry into the large winning opening 21, and it becomes easy to accurately grasp the number of prize balls.

Further, in the first embodiment, a configuration in which a loss occurs in the big hit lottery of the second special figure in a high probability state may be used. Further, one type of lost symbol may be provided, or a plurality of types of lost symbols may be provided, and the type of the lost symbol may be determined by lottery at the time of loss. Then, depending on the probability of loss, all types of small hit symbols may be used as specific special symbols. Further, in addition to the small hit symbol, or in place of the small hit symbol, all or part of the lost symbols may be used as the specific special symbol.

Further, only the lost symbol of the first special figure may be used as a specific special figure in the same manner. Further, a small hit may be provided in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, and both or only one of the small hit symbol and the lost symbol of the first special figure may be designated as a specific special figure in the same manner. Then, when the number of times such a specific special figure is stopped and displayed reaches the number of continuations, the open extension state may be terminated.
(2) Main Routine Next, the process of realizing this game progress will be described. First, FIG. 8 shows a main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process having a 2 ms cycle, but may be started at an interrupt cycle other than 2 ms.

In S10, it is determined whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20, and if a negative judgment is obtained (S10: Yes). S10: No), S15 performs initial settings such as CPU and I / O, and shifts to S70. When an affirmative judgment is obtained in S10, the initial value random number is updated (S20), the jackpot determination random number is updated (S25), the jackpot symbol determination random number is updated (S30), and the hit determination random number is updated (S35). ), The reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

Then, a winning confirmation process (S50) for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting port, a winning / failing determination process (S55) for performing a big hit lottery due to winning a prize at the starting port, and a sub-integrated control device. Each output process (S60) for transmitting data and commands to 83 and the like and various information for transmitting to the hall computer 87 and the like, and fraud monitoring process (S65) for detecting fraudulent activity by the player are performed.

In addition to this, it is possible to perform a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 22 of the game ball, or to open the normal electric accessory (second starting port A12). Performing a Fuzu game The Fuzu game processing and the like are performed. Further, following the hit / fail determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is performed. Then, in S70, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, the starting opening winning confirmation process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.
In S100, based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process is shifted to S105, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages for the first special figure is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). In the case of affirmative determination (S105: yes), the process shifts to S110.

In S110, a random number for determining the jackpot used in the jackpot lottery, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed when the jackpot lottery is won, and whether or not to reach in the symbol production are determined. Random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns, etc. for determining fluctuation time of special symbols are extracted. Then, the extracted random number is stored as a hold storage for the first special figure, and the process is transferred to S115. In addition, when S100 is negatively determined or S105 is affirmatively determined, the process proceeds to S115.

In S115, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port A12 or the second starting port B16 based on the detection signals of the second starting port ASW12a and the second starting port BSW16a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S115: yes), the process is shifted to S120, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages for the second special figure is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). In the case of an affirmative judgment, this process is terminated (returned).

The process performed in S125 is the process performed in S110 regarding the first special figure with respect to the second special figure. Then, the extracted random number is stored as a hold memory for the second special figure, and this process is terminated. This process is also terminated when S120 is determined to be negative.
(4) First special symbol winning / failing determination process In the first special symbol winning / failing determination process shown in FIGS. 10 to 11, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating with a big hit flag or a small hit flag ( Judgment is made based on whether or not 1 is set in (described later) (if it is set, it is in operation) (S150). If the judgment of S150 is a negative judgment, the first special symbol is not changing (S155: no), and the confirmed symbol (special symbol that is stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display) is not displayed (S160: no), FIG. 11 It is determined whether or not there is the first hold storage (the above-mentioned hold storage according to S110). If there is this hold memory (S215: yes), the first hold memory number is decremented (S230), and it is determined whether or not the changing special symbol (here, the second special figure) becomes a big hit (S240). .. If a negative judgment, that is, the second special figure does not become a big hit, the process proceeds to S245. If an affirmative determination is made in S150 (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to the second special symbol hit / fail determination process.

In S245, the oldest one in the hold memory is read (the hold memory is erased), the read random number for determining the jackpot is collated with the hit value recorded in the table, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (S250). ). The determination in the processing of S240 and S250 described above is performed by selecting a high-probability table or a low-probability table depending on whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability state. If S250 is an affirmative determination, the jackpot symbol is determined by the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (S255). Note that FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (random number for determining the first special symbol) and the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol.

Next, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (S260). In the process of S260, a variation pattern such as a variation time for a big hit of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 is determined, and a game state setting process is executed in the subsequent S263. In the game state setting process, the game state after the big hit game is set according to the big hit symbol.
Next, the jackpot setting process is performed (S265). The jackpot setting process is a process of acquiring information on the game state after the jackpot and the jackpot game (opening time of the jackpot, opening pattern, ending time of the jackpot, number of rounds, etc.) based on the determined jackpot symbol. When the jackpot setting process is completed, the process proceeds to S296.

If it is determined to be out of order in S250, the process proceeds to S286. In addition, when the affirmative judgment is made in S240 (that is, when the second special symbol in change hits), the process shifts to S286. In S286, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number. When the fluctuation pattern is set by S286 in this way, the process shifts to S296. In addition, when the big hit lottery of S250 is not performed when the affirmative judgment is made in S240, when the changing special symbol (second special symbol) is hit, our special symbol (first special symbol) Is equivalent to forcibly determining a loss.

In S296, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, the data indicating one of the special symbol, the big hit, the reach loss (there is a loss but with the reach display), and the loss without the reach display, and the variation for specifying the fluctuation time. A fluctuation start command (display control command) including pattern data is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a second special symbol hit / miss determination process is performed. If S215 is denied, the process proceeds to the second special symbol winning / failing determination process (FIG. 12). Further, when the process of S296 is executed, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started by the main control device 80.

(5) Second special symbol winning / failing determination process In the second special symbol winning / failing determination process shown in FIGS. 12 to 16, the main control device 80 sets a big hit flag or a small hit flag to indicate whether or not the special electric accessory is operating. Judgment is made based on whether or not it is set (if it is set, it is operating) (S300). If the judgment of S300 is a negative judgment and the second special symbol is not changing (S305: no) and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S310: no), the process proceeds to S315 of FIG. 13 and the second reserved memory (above). , S125 hold memory) is determined. If there is this hold memory (S315: yes), the second hold memory number is decremented (S330), and it is determined whether or not the changing special symbol (here, the first special figure) becomes a big hit (S340). .. If the affirmative judgment is made in S300 (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to the special game process.

In S340, it is determined whether or not the changing special symbol (here, the first special symbol) is a big hit. If it is a negative judgment, that is, if it is lost, the process proceeds to S345. In S345, the big hit determination random number read in S330 is collated with the hit value recorded in the table, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S350), and if it is affirmative (S350: yes), the big hit symbol determination process. (S355), variation pattern determination process (S360), game state setting process (S365), jackpot information setting process (S370), special symbol variation start command transmission process (S395) are performed. In addition, in each of these processes of S355 to S395, each process of S255 to S296 described above is performed on the second special symbol instead of the first special symbol. For example, in the jackpot symbol determination process (S355), the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (random number for determining the second special symbol) according to the table of FIG. 7A.

If it is determined to be out of order in S350, the process proceeds to S373, and it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the large hit determination random number read in S330. If it is a negative judgment, the process proceeds to S383. If an affirmative judgment is made in S340 (that is, if the first special symbol that is changing hits), the process shifts to S383. In S383, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the process proceeds to S395. If S373 is affirmatively determined, the small hit symbol is determined in S376, the fluctuation pattern is determined in S380, and the process proceeds to S395. The determination in the processing of S340, S350, and S373 is performed by selecting a high-probability table or a low-probability table depending on whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability state.

In S395, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, the data indicating one of the special symbol, the jackpot, the reach loss (there is a loss but with the reach display), and the loss without the reach display, and the variation for specifying the fluctuation time. A fluctuation start command (display control command) including pattern data is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and special game processing is performed. If S315 is denied, the process shifts to the special game process. Further, when the process of S395 is executed, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started by the main control device 80.

If it is determined in S155 of FIG. 10 that the first special symbol is changing, or if it is determined in S305 of FIG. 12 that the second special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S170 of FIG. It is determined whether or not (based on the fluctuation pattern of S260, S286, S360, S380, or S383) has passed. If it is a negative determination (S170: no), it is determined whether or not it is the pass / fail determination process of the first special symbol (S180). If the judgment is affirmative (S180: yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. If it is a negative judgment (S180: no), a special game process is performed.

If S170 is an affirmative judgment, the corresponding special symbol is confirmed symbol display processing (S175), and then the process proceeds to S180. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the confirmed symbol.
When it is determined in S160 of FIG. 10 that the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol is being displayed, or in S310 of FIG. 12 it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the second special symbol is being displayed, the confirmation symbol of the second special symbol is displayed in S400 of FIG. It shifts and determines whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has expired. If it is a negative judgment (S400: no), a special game process is performed, and if it is a positive judgment (S400: Yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (S402) is performed to determine a confirmed symbol, and then the confirmed symbol becomes a big hit. It is determined whether or not the combination is (S404). If the judgment is affirmative, the process proceeds to the other special symbol change end processing (S406). In the first embodiment, the "one special symbol" refers to a special symbol relating to a definite symbol indicating a big hit among the first and second special symbols, and the "other special symbol" refers to the special symbol. Refers to a different special figure.

In the process of S406, it is confirmed whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are in the simultaneous fluctuation, and if they are in the simultaneous fluctuation, the other special symbol is stopped at the lost symbol. The off-symbol stop designation command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83. After the processing of S406, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S408). When the probability change flag is set to 1, it becomes a high probability state. If the determination is affirmative (S408: yes), the probability change flag is set to 0 in S410, and the process proceeds to S412. If the probability change flag is not 1 (S408: no), the process proceeds to S412 as it is. In S412, it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1. When the open extension flag is set to 1, the open extension state is set. If the determination is affirmative (S412: yes), the open extension flag is set to 0 in S414, and the process proceeds to S416. If the open extension flag is not 1 (S412: no), the process proceeds to S416 as it is. In S416, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1. When the time saving flag is set to 1, the time saving state is set. If the determination is affirmative (S416: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 in S418, and the process proceeds to S420. If the time saving flag is not 1 (S416: no), the process proceeds to S420 as it is.

In S420, the condition device operation start process is performed. In the following S422, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, the jackpot flag is set in S424, and the jackpot start effect processing is performed in S426. In the jackpot start effect processing, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. In the following S428, a state designation command indicating the game state based on the result of the above process is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a special game process is performed.

If it is determined in S404 that the confirmed symbol is not a big hit, it is determined in S430 of FIG. 16 whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and if it is 1, (S430: Yes), the confirmed symbol is a small hit. It is determined whether or not it becomes (S432). If the judgment is affirmative (S432: Yes), the change of the other special symbol is interrupted (S434). This only stops the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special symbol, and resumes the fluctuation when the small hit ends. It does not mean that it will be confirmed and displayed with some kind of design. Then, the content of the small hit game is set in S436, and the small hit flag is set in S438. Then, in S440, a process of transmitting a command instructing the small hit start effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed.

In the following S442, it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to (S442: Yes) and S444, and if it is negative, it shifts to (S442: No) and S456. do. In S444, it is determined whether or not the definite symbol is a specific special symbol. In the case of affirmative determination (S444: Yes), the open extension counter for counting the duration of the open extension state is decremented (S446). In the following S448, a command related to the small hit rush rush effect described later is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process shifts to S450. Specifically, a command indicating whether or not the finalized symbol is a specific special symbol may be transmitted.

In the subsequent S450, it is determined whether or not the open extension counter is 0, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S450: Yes) and S452, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S450: No) and S456. In S452, the open extension flag is cleared, and in subsequent S454, a command instructing the small hit rush start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S456. On the other hand, when it is determined in S444 that the confirmed symbol is not a specific special symbol (S444: No), S448 is executed, and then the process proceeds to S456. Further, even when it is determined in S432 that the confirmed symbol does not become a small hit (S432: No), the process proceeds to S456.

In S456, the probability variation counter is decremented, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S458). In the first embodiment, the initial value of the probability variation counter is 100. If the probability change counter is 0 (S458: Yes), the probability change flag and the time saving flag are set to 0 in S460, and the process proceeds to S428 in FIG. When the probability variation counter is not 0 (S458: no), the process proceeds to S428 of FIG. 15 as it is.

When the probability variation flag is determined to be 0 in S430 (S430: No), the process proceeds to S462, and it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1. In the case of an affirmative determination (S462: Yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit (S464). Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained, the processes of S466, S468, S470, and S472 are sequentially executed. Since these processes are the same as S434, S436, S438, and S440, respectively, the description thereof will be omitted.

After the execution of S472, in S474, it is determined whether or not the definite symbol is a specific special symbol. In the case of affirmative determination (S474: Yes), the open extension counter is decremented (S476). In the following S478, it is determined whether or not the open extension counter is 0, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S478: Yes), the open extension flag and the time saving flag are cleared (S480), and the process proceeds to S428 in FIG. If a negative determination is obtained in the determination of S464, S474, or S478, the process proceeds to S428 as it is.

Further, when the open extension flag is determined to be 0 in S462 (S462: No), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit (S482). Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S482: Yes), the same small hit game setting process as in S436 and S468 is performed (S484), and the process proceeds to S428 in FIG. If a negative determination is obtained in the determination of S482, the process proceeds to S428 as it is.

(6) Special Game Processing In the special game processing shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is not operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit game is in progress (S503). If the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S500: No), the process proceeds to S530 in FIG. If the small hit game is not in progress (S503: No), this process ends.

In the case of a small hit game (S503: Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start production is in progress (S505), in the case of an affirmative judgment (S505: Yes), the transition to S508 is performed, and in the case of a negative judgment. (S505: No) shifts to S513. In S508, it is determined whether or not the end time of the small hit start effect has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S508: Yes), the large winning opening 21 is opened (S510) to end this process and deny. In the case of determination (S508: No), this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S513, it is determined whether or not the small hit operation is in progress (in other words, the large winning opening 21 is being opened), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S513: Yes), the process proceeds to S520 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S513: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end time of the small hit end effect has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), after executing the process of ending the small hit game (S518), this process is performed. finish. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), this process is terminated.

In S520 which shifts to the small hit operation, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings to the large winning opening 21 during the small hit game is less than 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S523, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: No) and S525. In S523, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 21 in the small hit game has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S523: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S523: Yes). S523: No), this process is terminated. Then, in S525, the large winning opening 21 is closed, and in the subsequent S528, a command for executing the small hit end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end this process.

In S530 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 21 is closed, and if the large winning opening 21 is not closed (S530: no), the process proceeds to S553 of FIG. On the other hand, if the big winning opening 21 is closed (S530: Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start production is in progress (S533), and if it is affirmative, it shifts to (S533: Yes) S535 and a negative judgment is made. In the case of (S5
33: No) Transition to S540. In S535, it is determined whether or not the end time of the jackpot start effect has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative determination (S535: Yes), the jackpot 21 is opened (S538) to end this process and deny. In the case of determination (S535: No), this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S540, it is determined whether it is during the interval between rounds. If the interval is in progress (S540: Yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S543). When the interval time has elapsed (S543: Yes), the large winning opening 21 is opened to end the main process (S545), and when the interval time has not passed (S543: No), the main process is performed. finish. If it is not in the interval (S540: no), it is determined whether the jackpot end effect is in progress (S548). Then, in the case of a negative determination (S548: no), a command instructing the start effect of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S550), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S548: Yes), the process proceeds to S565 in FIG.

In S553 of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a prize has been won in the large winning opening 21 based on the signal from the count SW21a. (S553: No) shifts to S558. In S555, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings in the large winning opening 21 in the current round is less than 10, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S555: Yes), the process shifts to S558, and in the case of a negative judgment. (S555: No) shifts to S560. In S558, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 21 has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S558: Yes), the large winning opening 21 is closed (S560), and the interval processing between rounds is performed. (S563). When the opening of the final round is completed, the jackpot end effect processing is performed and the main processing is completed. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination (S558: No), this process is terminated.

In S565 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the time for the end effect of the big hit has ended, and if it is a negative determination, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S565: Yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S568), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S570). Then, referring to the mode buffer set in the game state setting process in S263 and S365 (S573), the probability change flag, the probability change counter, the time reduction flag, the time reduction counter, the release extension flag, and the release are released according to the mode buffer. The extension counter is set (S575-S588). Then, the mode buffer is cleared (S590), a command indicating the end of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 73 (S593), the jackpot flag is cleared (S595), and this process is terminated.

(7) About the effect The sub-integrated control device 83 performs the effect by controlling the effect symbol control device 82, the speaker 66, various LEDs, and the lamp 65 based on the command received from the main control device 80. FIG. 21 shows the effect screens 600 to 620 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in relation to the electric support state (in other words, the open extension state) and the small hit rush.

The effect screens 600 and 610 are displayed in the small hit rush rush effect performed in the electric support state, and the electric support state and the occurrence of the small hit are notified. Further, on the effect screens 600 and 610, it is indicated whether or not the small hit symbol, which is a specific special figure, is stopped and displayed due to the occurrence of the small hit. This information is indicated by, for example, the behavior and facial expressions of characters and characters.

As an example, the effect screen 600 is displayed when a small hit symbol that is not a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the open extension counter is not updated and does not approach the end of the electric support state (in other words, the start of the small hit rush). Therefore, it becomes a disadvantageous development for the player. On the production screen 600, this is suggested by the characters and the tense facial expressions of the characters. On the other hand, the effect screen 610 is displayed when the small hit symbol, which is a specific special figure, is stopped and displayed, and the open extension counter is updated. In this case, the open extension counter is updated and the end of the electric support state is approaching. Therefore, it is an advantageous development for the player. On the production screen 610, this is suggested by the characters and the smiles of the characters.

On the other hand, the effect screen 620 is displayed at the start of the small hit rush, indicating that the electric support state has ended and the small hit rush has started.
Further, on the effect screens 600 to 620, the number of reserved storages of the first and second special figures and the like are further displayed.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment in the configuration of the game board and a part of the game content. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described with a focus on this difference.

[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration The game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 22 differs from the game board 1 of the first embodiment in the arrangement position and the like of the accessory.
That is, the first starting port 11 is installed directly below the center case 5 provided in the central portion of the game area 3. The first starting port 11 is arranged in the left-handed area, and is configured as a normal starting port into which a game ball can always enter. Further, a normal symbol operating gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5, and a second starting port 12 is installed directly below the normal symbol operating gate 22. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory that is opened and closed by a wing piece, and if the wing piece is not opened, the game ball is obstructed by the regulating member 40 and cannot enter the second starting port 12. It has become. In rare cases, even when the wing piece is not open, the ball may enter the second starting port 12. Further, at the lower left of the second starting port 12, in other words, below the center case 5, the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 21 made of special electric accessories are arranged side by side. There is. Further, the second large winning opening 21 is located above the first large winning opening 20. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 22, the second starting port 12, and the first and second winning openings 20 and 21 are located in the right-handed area.

Further, general winning openings 25, 26, and 27 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11, and general winning openings 28 are arranged below the second starting opening 12, and these are always game balls. Is configured to allow entry.
Further, a distribution accessory 100 (see FIG. 23) having a specific area 106 is arranged below the first starting port 11. All the game balls that have won the second major winning opening 21 are guided to the distribution accessory 100. That is, a warp outlet 103 is provided in the upper inner part of the distribution accessory 100, and all the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 21 are detected by the second count switch 21a, and then the warp passage. It passes through 16 and heads toward the warp outlet 103, and flows into the distribution accessory 100 from the warp outlet 103. A pair of movable pieces 105 capable of opening and closing operations are provided below the warp outlet 103, and are normally stopped in a closed state as shown in FIG. 23 (a). Further, below the movable piece 105, a rotating body 110 having three holes 106 and 107 capable of entering a ball is arranged, and the rotating body 110 is constantly rotating in the same direction at a constant speed. Of the three holes 106 and 107 of the rotating body 110, one indicated by V is the specific region 106.

The details will be described later, but when the small hit is won in the big hit lottery and the small hit game is performed, the second big winning opening 21 is opened. The pair of movable pieces 105 change from the closed state to the open state during the small hit game, and then change to the closed state. Since the rotating body 110 is arranged between the movable piece 105 and the specific area 106, it is possible to enter the specific area 106 if the movable piece 105 is in the open state, but the shape of the rotating body 110 and the shape of the rotating body 110 If the operation is different, the ball entry rate into the specific area 106 becomes easy or difficult. Further, if the configuration is such that if the game ball falls downward between the left and right movable pieces 105, the ball enters the specific area 106 without performing the distribution using the rotating body 110 or the like, the movable piece 105 is in the open state. If there is, it becomes easy to enter the specific area 106, and the specific area 106 is set by setting the time when the movable piece 105 is in the open state (time setting in the open state when performing an intermittent operation in which the open state and the closed state are alternately performed). It becomes difficult and easy to enter the ball.

When a game ball enters the second large winning opening 21 during a small hit game, if the movable piece 105 is in the closed state as shown in FIG. 23 (a), it flows into the distribution accessory 100 from the warp outlet 103. The resulting game ball cannot flow below the closed movable piece 105, rolls to the loss opening 104, and is discharged to the back surface of the game board as it is.
However, if the movable piece 105 is in the open state as shown in FIG. 23 (b), it falls from the warp outlet 103 through the movable piece 105 in the open state to between the pair of support pins 108. The dropped game ball stays at a standby position composed of a side surface of the rotating body 110 and a pair of support pins 108 depending on the rotating position of the rotating body 110, and any of the three holes 106 and 107 is directly above. When it rotates to the position where it opens, it enters the hole. If the game ball falls between the movable pieces 105 while the game ball is already in the standby position, the waiting game ball remains as it is and the falling game ball rolls to the left or right. It is discharged from the loss opening 109 to the back surface of the game board.

As shown in FIG. 23 (c), when the game ball enters the V (specific area 106) hole of the rotating body 110, it is detected by the specific area switch 106a and then discharged to the back surface of the game board and enters the loss hole 107. When the ball is hit, it is discharged to the back surface of the game board without being detected by the specific area switch 106a.
(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to FIG. 24, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the main control device 80 has a first start port SW11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, and a second start that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12. Detection signals are input from the mouth SW12a, the normal symbol operating SW22a that detects the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operating gate 22, the winning opening SW25a that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 28, and the like. In addition to this, the first count SW20a for counting the game balls entered in the first large winning opening 20, and the second count SW21a for counting the game balls entered in the second large winning opening 21 , The detection signal from the specific area SW106a or the like that detects the game ball that has entered the specific area 106 is input.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 20 by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 21b to control the second special winning opening 21. The opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by controlling the opening and closing of the universal motor solenoid 12b, the movable piece 105 is controlled by controlling the movable piece solenoid 105a, and the rotating body motor 110b is controlled. By doing so, the rotating body 110 is controlled.

[About operation]
(1) Outline As shown in FIG. 25, in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, a big hit or a loss occurs in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, and a big hit or a small hit in the big hit lottery of the second special figure. Or, a loss occurs. Hereinafter, the jackpot generated by the jackpot lottery will also be referred to as a symbol jackpot. The probability of a big hit is 1/300 as an example.

When a small hit occurs, a small hit game is performed in which the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined period (for example, once, for 1 second). During the small hit game, the movable piece 105 of the distribution accessory 100 opens and closes in a predetermined pattern. In the second embodiment, as an example, the movable piece 105 repeatedly opens and closes for 0.2 seconds and closes for 0.5 seconds. Then, during the small hit game, when the game ball enters the specific area 106, a big hit occurs. Hereinafter, the jackpot will also be referred to as a bonus jackpot.

In addition, when a symbol jackpot or a bonus jackpot occurs, a jackpot game is performed in which the first or second jackpots 20 and 21 are opened over a plurality of rounds. FIG. 25 shows the total number of rounds of the jackpot game by the symbol jackpot. On the other hand, FIG. 26A shows the total number of rounds of the jackpot game by the bonus jackpot. The total number of rounds is determined according to the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed when the small hit that triggered the big hit of the accessory occurs.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with two privilege states, that is, a time saving state and an open extension state. In the second embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special figure may be about several tens of seconds when the time is not shortened. In the symbol jackpot of the first special figure, when the jackpot symbol is the first special figure 1A, 1D, after the jackpot game, the game state shifts to the privilege period in which the game state is in the time saving state and the open extension state, and the other jackpot symbols In that case, the game state becomes the normal state and does not shift to the privilege period. Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, the time saving state and the open extension state will also be referred to as an electric support state. Further, in the symbol jackpot of the second special symbol, when the jackpot symbol is the second special symbols A, C, E, the electric support state is reached after the jackpot game, and in the case of other jackpot symbols, the game state is the normal state. Will be. Further, in the accessory big hit, when the small hit symbols a, c, and e are stopped and displayed at the time of the small hit that triggered the accessory jackpot, the electric support state is set after the big hit game, and other small hit symbols When is stopped and displayed, the gaming state becomes the normal state.

In other words, if a big hit is made in the first special figure, there is a 1/3 chance of shifting to the electric support state after the big hit game, and if a big hit is made in the second special figure, 1 after the big hit game. It shifts to the electric support state with a probability of / 2. Then, the electric support state (in other words, the privilege period) is when the number of times the specific special figure is stopped and displayed on the variable display of the first or second special figure reaches the number of continuations after the big hit game is completed. finish. As an example, in the second embodiment, the small hit symbols a, c, and e, which are the second special figures, are the specific special figures, and the number of continuations is three. As in the first embodiment, the average duration of the electric support state is determined based on these probabilities.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50, the game proceeds as follows. That is, first, in the normal state, the player strikes left and aims to enter the first starting port 11. This is because, in the normal state, it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, and a sufficient prize ball cannot be obtained even if the ball is hit to the right.
Then, when the big hit lottery in the first special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit game is completed, the game state becomes the normal state or the electric support state. In the normal state, the player hits the left again and aims to enter the first starting port 11. On the other hand, in the case of the electric support state, the frequency of entering the ball at the second starting port 12 increases, so that the player strikes right and aims to enter the ball at the second starting port 12. At this time, the player aims at the occurrence of the accessory jackpot that occurs triggered by the small hit and the symbol jackpot of the second special figure. Then, the end time of the electric support state is determined by the number of stop display times of the specific special figure. Therefore, the duration of the electric support state fluctuates.

In addition, all kinds of small hit symbols may be used as specific special symbols. Further, one type of lost symbol may be provided, or a plurality of types of lost symbols may be provided, and the lost symbol may be determined by lottery at the time of loss. Then, in addition to the small hit symbol, or in place of the small hit symbol, all or part of the lost symbols may be used as the specific special symbol.
Further, only the lost symbol of the first special figure may be used as a specific special figure in the same manner. Further, a small hit may be provided in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, and both or only one of the small hit symbol and the lost symbol of the first special figure may be designated as a specific special figure in the same manner. Then, when the number of times such a specific special figure is stopped and displayed reaches the number of continuations, the electric support state may be terminated.

(2) Description of Process Next, the process of realizing the game progress in the second embodiment will be described. In the main control device 80 of the second embodiment, the same processing as that of the first embodiment is executed, but some of the processing is different. Hereinafter, processing different from that of the first embodiment will be described, and description of common processing will be omitted.

(3) About the hit / fail judgment process When the hit / fail judgment process of FIGS. 27 to 29 is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S600), and if it is affirmative (S600: yes). , It shifts to the special game processing, and if it is not during the big hit game (S600: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is changing (S603), and if it is not changing (S603: no). , It is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the first or second special figure is being displayed (S605), and if it is not being displayed (S605: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S608). If it is a negative judgment (S608: no), it is judged whether or not there is a first hold memory (S610), if it is a negative judgment (S610: no), the process proceeds to the special game processing, and if S608 or S610 is a positive judgment (S608). : Yes, S610: yes), proceed to S613. According to the determination order of S608 and S610, the jackpot lottery of the second reserved memory is preferentially carried out.

In the following S613, the shift processing of the first or second reserved storage to be determined is performed. As a result, the oldest first or second reserved memory is targeted for the jackpot lottery, and 1 is subtracted from the first or second reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories.
Following S613, the value of the jackpot judgment random number of the hold memory targeted for the jackpot lottery is compared with the preset hit / fail judgment table to compare whether the random number value matches the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table. (S615).

In the following S618, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S615) is a big hit (same as the determination value). If it is affirmative (S618: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S620). In the symbol mode setting process, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed is set based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the hold memory to be determined. Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 of the hold storage to be determined (S623). This is a symbol group set for each type of symbol mode in order to associate the type of jackpot determined by the setting of the symbol mode (the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game) with the jackpot symbol. It is a process to determine the finalized symbol from the inside.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S620 (S625). 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 the big hit lottery until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (during the big hit game, clears the open extension flag that sets the game state). Because you need to). The mode buffer does not store specific game content (whether or not there is a transition to the electric support state and the number of continuations), but stores values corresponding to each of multiple types of specific game content. ..

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S625, the opening pattern of the big winning opening and the operating condition of the movable piece 105, which are the contents of the big hit game, are set (S635). Subsequently, it is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number of the hold memory that are the targets of the jackpot lottery. A fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the symbol to be used is selected from the fluctuation pattern selection table (S638).

Next, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S640). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation 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.

If S618 is a negative judgment, that is, if it is lost (S618: no), if the judgment target is the second hold memory, it is judged whether or not the result of the comparison processing of S615 is a small hit (S628), and if it is a positive judgment (S628). S628: yes), a small hit symbol to be a definite symbol is selected based on the type of special symbol, the game state, and a random number for determining the small hit symbol (S630), and then the opening pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S628: yes). S635), the above-mentioned variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S638), and a variation instruction command that is information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S640). 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.

If S628 is a negative determination (S628: no), or if the determination target is the first hold memory, a lost symbol to be a definite symbol is selected (S633), and then the variable pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed. (S638), a fluctuation instruction command that is information on a symbol and a fluctuation pattern related to loss is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S640). 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 starts the variation display of the pseudo symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation 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.

Then, after the execution of S640, the process shifts to the special game process.
Next, if S603 is an affirmative determination, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S603: yes), the process proceeds to S643 of FIG. 28 to determine whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed. If it is a negative judgment (S643: no), it shifts to the special game processing, and if it is affirmative judgment (S643: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device. 10 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol selected in S623, S630, or S633 (S645). Upon receiving the confirmation command, the sub-integrated control device 83 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 display device according to the signal. 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the first or second special symbol and the start and end of the variation of the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are at the same timing (synchronized).

Following S645, 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 (S648), and if it is affirmative (S648). S648: yes), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S650), it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1, (S653), and if it is affirmative (S653: yes). ), Clear the open extension flag (S655), and after the negative determination of S655 or S653 (S653: no), the condition device operation start process (S658) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S660). , Set the jackpot flag (S663),
The jackpot effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S665).

On the other hand, if S648 is a negative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S648: no), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time for displaying the confirmed symbol) is performed (S668). Then, 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 small hit symbol (in other words, whether or not a small hit has occurred). ) Is determined (S670). In the case of a small hit (S670: Yes), the content of the small hit game is set (S673), and the small hit flag is set (S675). Then, a command instructing the small hit start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S678).

In the following S680, it is determined whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is a specific special figure. In the case of affirmative determination (S680: Yes), the open extension counter for counting the duration of the electric support state (in other words, the open extension state) is decremented (S682). In the following S684, a command related to the electric support end sign effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process shifts to S686. Specifically, a command indicating whether or not the stop-displayed special figure is a specific special figure may be transmitted.

In the following S686, it is determined whether or not the open extension counter is 0, and if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S686: Yes) and S688, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to (S686: No) and S692. In S688, the open extension flag is cleared, and in subsequent S690, a command instructing the electric support end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S692.
On the other hand, if it is determined in S680 that the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is not a specific special figure (S680: No), S684 is executed, and then the process proceeds to S692.

In S692, a state designation command indicating a game state based on the result of the above process is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process shifts to the special game process.
Returning to FIG. 27, if S605 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S605: yes), the process proceeds to S694 of FIG. 29 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and if it is negative (S694: no) The process shifts to the special game process, and if the determination is affirmative (S694: yes), the finalized symbol display end process (S696) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to control the special symbol. The confirmation signal of the above is terminated, and an instruction signal for ending the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to shift to the special game processing.

(4) Special game processing In the special game processing of FIGS. 30 to 34, in S700, it is determined whether or not the condition device is not operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If it is affirmative (S700: yes), it is judged whether or not it is in a small hit game (S702), if it is a negative judgment (S702: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S702: yes), it is whether or not it is in the small hit start production. If it is determined (S704) and if it is affirmative (S704: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the small hit start effect (S706). If S706 is a negative judgment (S706: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative judgment (S706: yes), a small hit opening process (S708) for opening the second large winning opening 21 is performed, and the first specific area valid flag is set (S708). S710), the operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is started (S712), and this process is returned.

If S704 is a negative judgment (S704: no), it is determined whether or not the small hit operation is in progress (the second big winning opening 21 is being opened) (S714), and if it is affirmative judgment (S714: yes), the second count switch 21a It is determined whether or not the number of detected balls (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 21) is less than a predetermined number (one as an example) (S722), and if it is a negative judgment (S722: No), it is a small hit game. It is determined whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 21 has expired (S724), and if it is a negative determination, a return is made (S724: no). If S722 is an affirmative judgment or S724 is an affirmative judgment (S722)
: Yes, S724: Yes), the second big winning opening 21 is closed (S726), the small hit end effect processing is performed (S728), and the product returns. When closing the second special winning opening 21, the first specific area valid flag is cleared and the operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is stopped after the valid time of the specific area 106 ends. If S714 is a negative determination, that is, if the opening of the second big winning opening 21, which is a small hit game, has been completed (S714: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has ended (S716). If it is a negative determination (S716: no), it returns, if it is an affirmative determination (S716: yes), the small hit game end process is performed (S718), the small hit flag is cleared (S720), and the return is made.

If S700 is a negative judgment, that is, during a big hit game (S700: no), the process proceeds to S730 in FIG. If (S730: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start production is in progress (S732), if it is affirmative (S732: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start production time has ended (S734), and if it is negative (S734). : No) If the result is affirmative (S734: yes), the first large winning opening 20 is opened (S736) and the return is made. As a result, the first big winning opening 20 always operates in the first round game of the big hit game.

If S732 is a negative determination, that is, if the jackpot start effect is not in progress (S732: no), it is determined whether or not it is in the open interval (S738), and if it is affirmative (S738: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the interval. (S740), if it is a negative judgment (S740: no), it returns, if it is affirmative judgment (S740: yes), it is judged whether or not the next opening is a round that the first big winning opening 20 opens (S742), and an affirmative judgment is made. If (S742: yes), the first big winning opening 20 is opened (S746) and returned, and if a negative judgment is made (S742: no), the second big winning opening 21 is opened (S744) and returned. ..

If S738 is a negative judgment, that is, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are closed, but neither the big hit start production nor the opening interval is in progress (S738: no), it is judged whether or not the big hit end production is in progress. (S748) If the negative determination is made (S748: No), the jackpot start effect process for transmitting a command instructing the jackpot start effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed (S750) and the result is returned. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (S748: Yes), the process proceeds to S780 in FIG.

If S730 is affirmative, that is, if the first prize opening 20 or the second prize opening 21 is open (S730: Yes), the process proceeds to S752 in FIG. 32, and whether or not the first prize opening 20 is open. If it is determined and affirmative (S752: yes), it is determined whether or not the first count switch 20a has detected the game ball (S754), and if it is affirmative (S754: yes), the number of detections of the first count switch 20a is It is determined whether or not the number is less than 10 (S756).

If S756 is an affirmative judgment or S754 is a negative judgment (S756: yes, S754: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first prize opening 20 has expired (S758), and if it is a negative judgment (S758: no). If the return is made and S758 is an affirmative judgment or S756 is a negative judgment (S758: yes, S756: no), the first grand prize opening 20 is closed (S760), the inter-round interval processing is performed, and the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed. A command instructing an interval effect between rounds is transmitted to (S762) and a return is made.

If S752 is a negative determination, that is, if the second big winning opening 21 is open (S752: no), the process proceeds to S764 of FIG. 33, and it is determined whether or not the second count switch 21a has detected the game ball. If S764 is an affirmative determination (S764: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of detected second count switches 21a is less than 10 (S766), and if it is a negative determination, (S766: No) is returned. On the other hand, if S764 is a negative determination (S764: No), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 21 has expired (S768), and if it is a negative determination (S768: No), this process is returned.

When the number of detections of the second count switch 21a is 10 or more (S766: Yes), or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 21 is completed (S768: Yes), the second large winning opening 21 is closed. (S770), the operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is stopped (S772), and the process proceeds to S774. In S774, it is determined whether or not the round game being executed is the maximum continuous round, and if it is affirmative (S774: yes), the jackpot end effect processing is performed and a command instructing the jackpot end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S776) Return. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made (S774: No), interval processing between rounds is performed (S778) and a return is made.

S780 in FIG. 34, which shifts to the case where S748 is an affirmative determination, determines whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has expired, returns if the negative determination is made (S780: no), and returns if the affirmative determination is made (S780: yes). The operation stop process (S782) of the accessory continuous operation device and the operation stop process (S784) of the condition device are performed. Refer to the mode buffer set in S625 (S786), set the release extension flag (S788), set the release extension counter (S790), clear the mode buffer (S792), and issue the end command to the sub-integrated controller 83. (S794), a state designation command indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S796), the jackpot flag is cleared (S798), and a return is made.

(5) Bonus jackpot detection process The bonus jackpot detection process of FIG. 35 is started when the first specific area valid flag is set. The accessory jackpot detection process may be called from the main routine. In S900, it is determined whether or not the first specific area valid flag is set. In the case of an affirmative determination (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and in the case of a negative determination (S900: No), a return is made. In S905, it is determined whether or not the specific area switch 106a has detected the game ball, and if it is a negative determination (S905: no), it returns, and if it is an affirmative determination (S905: yes), the small hit symbol is referred to (S910). The mode buffer setting process (S915) similar to that of S625 is performed according to the type of the small hit symbol, and the accessory big hit game setting process (S920) for setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening is performed.

Subsequently, the second large winning opening 21 is closed (S925), the drive of the movable piece solenoid 105b is stopped (S930), the first specific area valid flag is cleared (S935), and the small hit flag is cleared (S935). S940), it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1, (S945), and if it is affirmative (S945: yes), the open extension flag is cleared (S950).
Following the negative determination (S945: no) of S950 or S945, the condition device operation start process (S955) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S960) are performed, the jackpot flag is set (S965), and the jackpot is hit. The start effect instruction command and the state instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S970, S975) and returned.

(6) About the effect FIG. 36 shows the effect screens 1000 to 1020 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in relation to the electric support state.
The effect screens 1000 and 1010 are displayed in the electric support end sign effect performed during the electric support state, and the end time of the electric support state is suggested. Specifically, on the effect screens 1000 and 1010, it is indicated whether or not the small hit symbol, which is a specific special figure, is stopped and displayed due to the occurrence of the small hit. This information is indicated by, for example, the behavior and facial expressions of characters and characters.

As an example, the effect screen 1000 is displayed when a small hit symbol that is not a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the open extension counter is not updated and the end of the electric support state is not approached. Therefore, it is an advantageous development for the player. In the advantageous development in this case, since the end opportunity of the open extension state did not approach, the second starting port 12 was continuously easily won a prize, so that the jackpot or the bonus jackpot from the second special figure was hit. You can continue the target period. On the production screen 1000, this is suggested by the characters and the smiles of the characters. On the other hand, the effect screen 1010 is displayed when the small hit symbol, which is a specific special figure, is stopped and displayed, and the open extension counter is updated. In this case, the open extension counter is updated and the end of the electric support state is approaching. Therefore, it becomes a disadvantageous development for the player. On the production screen 1010, this is suggested by the characters and the tense facial expressions of the characters.

On the other hand, the effect screen 1020 is displayed at the end of the electric support state. The effect screen 1020 indicates that the electric support state has ended.
Further, on the effect screens 1000 to 1020, the number of reserved storages of the first and second special figures and the like are further displayed.
[effect]
In the first embodiment, in the privilege period after the end of the big hit game, the end time of the open extension state is determined by the number of times the small hit symbol, which is a specific symbol, is stopped and displayed. Further, in the second embodiment, in the privilege period after the end of the big hit game, the end time of the time saving state and the open extension state is determined by the number of times that the small hit symbol, which is a specific symbol, is stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to randomly change the end time of the open extension state and the time reduction state, and it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the end time of the open extension state and the time reduction state. As a result, it is possible to diversify the game when the open extension state or the time saving state is given, and to give the player a sense of tension, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the first and second embodiments, a special figure that is stopped and displayed in a large hit lottery of a special figure in which a small hit occurs is used as a specific symbol. However, a special figure that is stopped and displayed in the big hit lottery of a special figure that does not generate a small hit may be used as a specific symbol. In this case, it is preferable to provide a plurality of types of lost symbols and use some types of lost symbols as specific special symbols.

(2) In the first embodiment, three privilege states of a high probability state, a time saving state, and an open extension state are given during the privilege period after the big hit game, and the number of times the specific special figure is stopped and displayed reaches the number of continuations. Then, the open extension state ends. Further, in the second embodiment, two privilege states, a time saving state and an opening extension state, are given during the privilege period after the big hit game, and when the number of times the stop display reaches the number of continuations, the time saving state and the opening extension state end. do. However, the privilege state given during the privilege period and the privilege state that ends when the stop display number of the specific special figure reaches the continuation number are not limited to this. For example, the stop display number of the specific special figure is the continuation number. When it reaches, the high probability state may be terminated.

(3) The pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments is provided with the first and second special figures, and a small hit is won in the big hit lottery of the second special figure. However, even in the pachinko machine that wins a small hit in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, a specific special figure is determined from the first special figure in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, and similarly, the privilege state is set. You may set the end time. Further, even in a pachinko machine provided with only one special figure, a specific special figure may be set from the special figure, and the end time of the privilege state may be set in the same manner.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the first and second embodiments and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.
The pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 correspond to an example of variable display means.

S245 of the first special symbol hit / fail determination process and S345 of the second special symbol hit / fail determination process of the first embodiment correspond to an example of the hit / miss determination means, and S492 and S494 of the second special symbol hit / fail determination process are completed. S510 and S525 of the special game processing correspond to an example of the small hit game means, S538, S545 and S560 correspond to an example of the big hit game means, and S575 to S588 correspond to an example of the transition means.

S615 of the pass / fail determination process of the second embodiment corresponds to an example of the pass / fail determination means, and S686 and S688 correspond to an example of the termination means. Further, S708 and S726 of the special game processing correspond to an example of the small hit game means, S736, S744, S746, S760 and S770 correspond to an example of the big hit game means, and S788 and S790 correspond to an example of the transition means.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 6 ... Production symbol display device, 9 ... 1st special symbol display device, 10 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port A or 2nd starting port, 16 ... 2nd starting port B, 20 ... 1st big winning opening, 21 ... big winning opening or 2nd big winning opening, 22 ... normal symbol operating gate, 50 ... pachinko machine, 80 ... main control device , 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub-integrated control device.

Claims (1)

It is a ball game machine equipped with a starting port,
The first starting port, which is the starting port where the game ball can always enter, and
The variable winning device, which is the starting port, is configured to be openable and closable, making it easy to enter the game ball when it is open, and making it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball when it is closed.
It is a means for determining whether or not a game ball has won a big hit due to the ball entering the starting port, and at least when the game ball enters the variable winning device. In the winning / failing determination to be performed, further, a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a small hit has been won, and
When the hit / fail determination is made, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and one of the symbols is stopped and displayed to notify the result of the hit / fail determination. A plurality of small hit symbols are provided as the symbol. If a small hit is won in the hit / fail judgment, one of the small hit symbols is stopped and displayed, and a variable display means.
When a big hit is made in the above-mentioned hit / fail judgment, a big hit game means for performing a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened over a plurality of rounds, and
When a small hit is made in the hit / fail judgment, a small hit game means for performing a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened for a short period of time, and a small hit game means.
After the end of the big hit game, the privilege period is extended by shifting to an open extension state in which the open period of the variable winning device is long and a time saving state in which the period of variable display of the symbol by the variable display means is shortened. The transition method to start and
When a part of the plurality of small hit symbols is designated as a specific symbol and the number of times the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the variable display means reaches a predetermined number of continuations during the privilege period, the time saving state is maintained. With the termination means for terminating the open extension state while maintaining
With
The variable input award system, when the opening is configured so as to interfere with the ball entrance of game ball into the opened the special winning opening,
In the open extension state, the opening time of the large winning opening in the small hit game is shorter than the opening time of the variable winning device in the open extension state.
The number of prize balls to the gaming ball is awarded to the player upon ball entrance to the variable input award apparatus, than the number of prize balls to the gaming ball is awarded to the player upon ball entrance to the winning opening There are few
The symbol that displays fluctuations due to the ball entering the first starting port is defined as the first special symbol, and at least the symbol that displays fluctuations due to the ball entering the variable winning device is the second special symbol. As a symbol, only the second special symbol is provided with the specific symbol.
A ball game machine featuring.

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