JP7158751B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine (pachinko machine) in which games are played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine is known that stores acquired information such as a jackpot judgment random number acquired based on a game ball entering a starting hole provided on a game board. In such a gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the acquired information is winning information, and if the acquired information is winning information, a specific game (for example, a jackpot game etc.) are executed.

The majority of such gaming machines aim to enhance the enjoyment of the game by performing an effect that suggests to the player the possibility that the acquired information is win information (the possibility that a specific game will be played). In recent years, as part of such production, it is common to have the player operate an operation unit such as a production button (perform player input), and perform production corresponding to the player's input. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-239893 A

However, in recent years, the technique of performing an effect corresponding to the player's input as described above has been widely recognized by the players, and there is a problem that it is difficult to say that the game interest is sufficiently enhanced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to perform input and that is capable of increasing the amusement of the game.

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
detection means for detecting player input made by a player;
input hit determination means for determining whether or not there is a hit based on the player input;
a ball entry acquisition information storage means for storing ball entry acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start hole;
with
The input hit determination means executes an effect for prompting the player to perform a first operation as the player input when the entered ball acquisition information is the first information, and the entered ball acquisition information is the second information. If it is information, an effect is executed to prompt the player to perform the second operation as the player input,
When executing an effect prompting the player to perform the first operation as the player input, the probability that the input win is determined to be a hit is a first probability,
When executing an effect prompting the player to perform the second operation as the player input, the probability that the input win is determined to be a hit is a second probability higher than the first probability,
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a probability suggesting effect suggesting the probability of being judged as a hit in the input hit judgment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
detection means for detecting player input made by a player;
input hit determination means for determining whether or not there is a hit based on the input by the player during the input acceptance period;
a ball entry acquisition information storage means for storing ball entry acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start hole;
with
The input hit determination means sets the input reception period to a first time when the entry acquisition information is the first information, and sets the input reception period to a first time when the entry acquisition information is the second information. shall be the second time,
when the input acceptance period is the first time , the probability of the input hit determination being determined as the hit is a first probability;
when the input acceptance period is a second time , the probability of the input win determination being determined to be a hit is a second probability higher than the first probability;
It is also possible to execute a probability suggesting effect suggesting a probability of being judged to be a hit in the input winning judgment.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase amusement in a game in a gaming machine that allows player input.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section 50 of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; It is an explanatory view showing the progress of the game when the game ball of the present embodiment enters the first start hole 24. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of the game when the game ball of the present embodiment enters the second start hole 25. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU201 of the main-control board 200 of a present Example. It is a flow chart showing a special figure pending storage process executed by the CPU201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big-hit determination process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a big hit determination table of the present embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a symbol selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment; 4 is a flow chart showing an input hit determination process executed by a CPU 201 of a main control board 200 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command or the like of a CPU 221 of a sub-control board 220 of this embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the "reminder effect|presentation" of a present Example, and the "remaining time suggestive effect|presentation." FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a big hit determination table of Modification 1;

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of the type called "seven machine" or "digi-pachi" will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine is referred to as "right" and the left side as "left".

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
C-1. Output processing:
C-2. Input processing:
C-3. Random update process:
C-4. Sensor detection processing such as start port:
C-5. Normal operation processing:
C-6. Special action processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Variant:
E-1. Variant 1:
E-2. Modification 2:
E-3. Variant 3:

A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front face of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a synthetic resin transparent plate 4b is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the far side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right portion of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although the details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays game-related information by combining a plurality of LEDs.

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

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. The upper tray part 7 stores game balls rented out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1.例文帳に追加In addition, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and a game ball paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are used. A ball is stored.

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

A performance button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper tray 7, and a jog shuttle is provided on the left side of the lower tray 8 that can be pressed or rotated by the player. 10b is provided. Although not shown, a directional button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7 and to the left of the effect button 10a. The direction button 10c is composed of four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction buttons 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when the player operates them when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed. .

A middle frame and a body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame. (left side in FIG. 1) is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame. The body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the body frame to island equipment. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. state.

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

Approximately in the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40, which is an opening with decorations on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40, a effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 , and the player can view the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40 .

Below the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the entrance is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. is provided. A game ball entering the first starting port 24 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the first starting hole 24 is provided with a first starting hole sensor 24s (see FIG. 3), which can detect a game ball entering the first starting hole 24. FIG.

In addition, in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, passage of the game ball is detected. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided. Further, below the normal symbol operation gate 27, there is provided a second start port 25 which is a ball entry port (start port) in which the game ball entry possibility changes. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 stands substantially upright so that game balls cannot enter or difficult to enter) and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to allow game balls to enter (or easy to enter). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the second starting port 25 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the second starting hole 25 is provided with a second starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the second starting hole 25 can be detected.

In addition, below the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, a first big winning hole 28 (variable ball entry hole) having a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first big winning slot 28 has an opening/closing door 29 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. and an open state (enterable state) in which the opening/closing door 29 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first big winning hole 28 is in an open state. A game ball that enters the first big winning hole 28 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the first big winning hole 28 is provided with a first big winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the first big winning hole 28 can be detected.

In addition, below the second start opening 25 in the game area 21 (lower right corner of the game area 21), a second big winning opening unit 33 projecting forward (toward the player) from the front surface of the game board 20 is provided. ing. The upper surface of the second big winning hole unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and serves as a rolling surface 34 on which a game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (the center side of the pachinko machine 1). A second big winning opening 35 (variable ball entry opening) is provided in the middle portion of the rolling surface 34 (the middle portion in the rolling direction of the game ball). The second big prize-winning port 35 is provided with an opening/closing door 36 (hatched portion in the figure) that can slide (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. ) to switch between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and an open state in which the opening/closing door 36 slides (moves) rearward and a game ball can enter (enterable state). A game ball that enters the second big winning hole 35 is led to a specific hole 38 through a passage provided inside the second big winning hole unit 33 .

Since at least a part of the front wall of the second large winning slot unit 33 is made of a transparent plate (because it has light transmittance), the player passes through the front wall of the second large winning slot unit 33, It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is led to the specific hole 38. - 特許庁

A second big winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big winning hole 35 and can detect a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 . Further, a specific hole sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific hole 38, and can detect a game ball entering the specific hole 38. FIG.

Around each gaming machine described above, there are a general ball entrance (not shown) into which game balls can enter, a windmill-shaped wheel 31 that affects the downflow path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). is provided. In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the above-described first start port 24, second start port 25, first big winning port 28, second big winning port 35, general ball entry A game ball that does not enter any of the openings is discharged from the out opening 32 to the back side of the game board 20.例文帳に追加

A game ball that flows down the area (first area) on the left side of the effect opening 40 (the effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second starting port 25, the first big prize winning port 28, and the second big winning prize port 35 have the area on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). A falling game ball can enter (or pass through). Below, the shooting of the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left hitting", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) It is also expressed as "right hitting" to shoot a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 24, four game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting hole 25. In this case, 3 game balls are paid out to the player, and 10 game balls are paid out to the player when the game ball enters the general ball entrance. Also, when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 28 or the second big winning hole 35, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

A segment display section 50 for displaying game-related information by a combination of LEDs is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 . The segment display portion 50 is visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. The detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As illustrated, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 controls the progress of the game, the sub-control board 220 controls the performance of the game, and the sub-control board 220 controls image display and audio output. An image sound control board 230, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the rental and payout of game balls, and a game ball. It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logic operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, an input/output circuit, etc. Various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by buses. It is

The main control board 200 includes a first starting hole sensor 24s that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 24, a second starting hole sensor 25s that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 25, A gate sensor 27s for detecting the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 27, a first big prize winning hole sensor 28s for detecting the game ball entering the first big winning hole 28, and a ball entering the second big winning hole 35. A second big winning hole sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a specific hole sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific hole 38, and the like are connected. When the game ball detection signal is input from these sensors, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor having the detection signal input to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 or the like.

The main control board 200 also includes a second starting port for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 (for opening and closing the second starting port 25). A solenoid 26m and a first big winning opening solenoid 28m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the first big winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first big winning opening 28) , a second big prize winning port solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 36 provided in the second big prize winning port 35 (for opening and closing the second big prize winning port 35), segment display 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the second starting solenoid 26m, the first big winning solenoid 28m, the second big winning solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50, thereby performing these operations. control.

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the command and performs an effect according to the contents. That is, commands for designating an output image and output sound are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, and to the lamp control board 226, the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as " By transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of various lamps 5a to 5c, an effect of driving these lamps is performed. In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 controls the player's operation of the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter also referred to as "effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c") via the effect operation board 228. When (player input) is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

Here, as indicated by thick arrows in FIG. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can detect the player's operation (player input) on the effect operation sections 10a, 10b, and 10c via the effect operation board 228, and detect the operation. Then, processing corresponding to the operation can be performed.

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

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

A launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240. The launch control board 260 includes a launch motor 262 for launching game balls and detects that the player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the shooting control board 260 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the shooting control board 260 drives the shooting motor 262 to shoot the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. to fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. fired to. Since the strength of hitting the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. - 特許庁For example, the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) (left hitting), or the right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) It is possible to shoot a game ball so that it flows down the other area (right hit).

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the first starting port 24 can enter a left-handed game ball. When a left-handed game ball enters the first starting hole 24 and the entering game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number is acquired, and the judgment random number (described later) "Big hit determination" is performed to determine whether or not it is a "big hit" based on the big hit determination random number). Although the details will be described later, a big-hit game is played when the big-hit determination determines a big-hit.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big win is not "big hit", it is not immediately determined as "losing" (rather than immediately deciding not to play the big win game). Then, based on the obtained judgment random number, "hit judgment of prompting performance" is performed to determine whether or not "hit hit of prompting performance". Although the details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "requesting performance win" is determined in the "requesting performance win determination", the "requesting performance" is performed. The “prompt effect” is a effect that prompts the player to operate the effect operation section 10a, 10b, or 10c (any one of them). Then, when the "requesting effect" is performed, the "input hit determination" is performed to determine whether or not the "input win" is based on the player's operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c. When it is determined that the "input winning determination" is "input winning", a big winning game is played.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big win is not a "big hit", the "reminder effect win determination" is performed instead of immediately making it "lost". As a result of the "requesting performance hit determination", when it is determined that the "requesting performance win" is determined, a "requesting performance" is performed to prompt the player to operate (any of) the performance operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c. Then, when the "requesting effect" is performed, the "input hit determination" is performed to determine whether or not the "input hit" is achieved based on the player's operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c. ”, a big hit game is to be played. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the case where it is not determined as "input win" in this "input win determination", it is not determined as "big hit" in big win determination, and "reminder effect hit determination" is performed. , it is also determined to be "missing" (it is determined not to play the jackpot game based on the determination random number used for this determination).

After the "jackpot judgment" and "reminder effect hit judgment" are performed in this manner, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Also, as described above with reference to FIG. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting hole 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number is acquired, and the judgment random number (described later) Based on the big hit determination random number), the above-described "big hit determination" and "reminder effect hit determination" are performed. Then, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless they are particularly distinguished) are displayed by switching the LEDs that are lit out of the nine LEDs in each display unit. It is variably displayed, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED out of the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, 200 types of jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns 101 to 300) and one type of winning pattern (loose pattern 101) can be stopped and displayed as the first special patterns, and as the second special patterns. , 200 types of jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns 401 to 600) and one type of lost pattern (loose pattern 401) can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by different combinations of lit LEDs.

If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first start hole 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special symbol") is "big hit", the first special symbol is the big hit symbol Any one of 101 to 300 is stopped and displayed. Also, even if the result of the big hit determination is not "big hit", the "reminder effect" is performed as described above and the "input hit determination" may be determined as "input hit". The first special figure is stopped and displayed at any one of the jackpot symbols 101-300. In other cases, that is, when the "input win determination" is not determined as "input hit", or when the big hit determination is not determined as "big hit", and the "reminder effect hit determination" is "reminder effect hit" If it is not determined, the first special figure is removed and the symbol 101 is stopped and displayed.

Also, if the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second start port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure") is "big hit", the second special figure Any one of the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 is stopped and displayed. Also, even if the result of the big hit determination is not the "big hit", the "input hit determination" is performed as described above, and the result may be the "input hit". The figure is stopped and displayed at one of the jackpot symbols 401-600. In other cases, that is, when the "input win determination" is not determined as "input hit", or when the big hit determination is not determined as "big hit", and the "reminder effect hit determination" is "reminder effect hit" If it is not determined, the second special figure is removed and the symbol 401 is stopped and displayed.

When the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a jackpot symbol or a winning symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time to confirm the stopped and displayed symbol. A display (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”) that is maintained until the Hereinafter, the game from when the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner to when it is confirmed and displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained is also expressed as a "symbol variation game".

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, as described above, the big hit determination, the "reminder effect hit determination", and the variable display of the special symbols are performed, but these are the game balls. is not performed immediately after entering the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, but the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as a special symbol suspension (special symbol suspension).

Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special symbol suspension (first special symbol suspension). Then, when a predetermined condition is established, based on the stored first special figure reservation, big hit determination, "prompting effect hit determination", and variable display of the first special figure are performed. Such a first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed in the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display unit 53, and in this first special figure reservation display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of the first special figure reservation is 0, and by lighting one LED, it indicates that the number of the first special figure reservation is 1, and by lighting two LEDs Indicates that the number of the first special figure pending is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the number of the first special figure pending is 3, and blinking the two LEDs is the first Indicates that the special figure pending number is four.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the determination random number is obtained, and the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as second special symbol suspension (second special symbol suspension). Then, when a predetermined condition is established, based on the stored second special figure reservation, big hit determination, "prompting effect hit determination", and variable display of the second special figure are performed. Such a second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored second special figure reservations (the number of second special figure reservations) is displayed in the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in this second special figure reservation display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the second special figure reservation number is 0, and by lighting one LED, it indicates that the second special figure reservation number is 1, and by lighting two LEDs Indicates that the second special figure pending number is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the second special figure pending number is 3, blinking 2 LEDs 2nd Indicates that the special figure pending number is four.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, or during the jackpot game, even if the special symbol reservation is stored, the jackpot determination, "Reminder production hit judgment", special symbol fluctuation display is not performed. Also, when a plurality of special figure reservations are stored, regardless of whether they are the first special figure reservations or the second special figure reservations, the jackpot determination is made for the first stored special figure reservations. , "Remind effect hit judgment", perform variable display of special symbols (having a so-called sequential variation function of special symbols).

<Game status>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the game state, there are a "game state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big win determination" and a "game state related to the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second start hole 25". Appropriately set. Among these, the "game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination" is set to a "low probability state" or a "high probability state". In the "low probability state", the probability of being judged as a "jackpot" in the big hit judgment is low (probability of about 1/600), but also in the "prompt production hit judgment", it is judged to be a "prompt production hit". It is a state in which the probability that the On the other hand, in the "high-probability state", not only is the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination high (probability of about 1/300), but also in the "requesting effect hit determination" The probability of being determined as is also high (approximately 1/100).

Further, the "game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25" is set to "non-electric support state" or "electric support state". The “non-electrical support state” is a state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is low, and the “electrical support state” is a state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is high. is. By doing this, it is easier for the game ball to enter the first starting port 24 than the second starting port 25 in the "non-electrical support state", and the second starting port 24 rather than the first starting port 24 in the "electrical support state". A game ball can easily enter the starting port 25.例文帳に追加Therefore, in the "non-electrical support state", the player can be made to hit to the left (to aim for the ball entering the first starting port 24), and in the "electrical support state", the player can be made to hit to the right. It can be made to do (to aim the ball into the second starting port 25).

Incidentally, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 for indicating that the electric support state described above is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power supply display unit 58, and when the power supply is in the power supply state, these three LEDs are turned on to indicate that the power supply is in the power supply state. is shown to the player. Further, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 for prompting the player to hit right-handed. During the electric sapo state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and since the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball hit to the right, during the state of the electric sapo, it hits to the right. is beneficial to the player. Therefore, during the electric sapo state, two LEDs arranged in the right-handed display section 59 are turned on to urge the player to hit to the right.

<Jackpot game>
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed in one of the big winning symbols, the big winning game is performed in which the first big winning opening 28 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened and the round game is performed a plurality of times. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, right-handed game balls can be entered into the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35, so right-handed balls are hit during the big win game. Become.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the jackpot games, there are a "V short" jackpot game (first specific game) and a "V long" jackpot game (second specific game). is executable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first special figure is stopped at the jackpot symbols 101 to 200 (if the first special figure is stopped at the jackpot pattern, there is a probability of 50% ) When the “V short” jackpot game is performed and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 are stopped and displayed (50% probability when the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern) “V long” A jackpot game is played. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 600 (with a probability of 100% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big winning symbol). A jackpot game of "V long" is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 16 round games are performed in either case of a "V short" jackpot game or a "V long" jackpot game, of which rounds other than the fifth round are played. In the games (1st to 4th round games, 6th to 16th round games), the first big winning hole 28 is opened, and in the fifth round game, the second big winning hole 35 is opened. However, the "V-short" jackpot game and the "V-long" jackpot game differ from each other in the "possibility of the game ball entering the specific opening 38". That is, in the "V short" jackpot game and the "V long" jackpot game, in round games other than the fifth time, the first big prize opening 28 is held for 30 seconds (or until nine game balls enter). are in an open state, the opening times of the second big winning openings 35 in the fifth round game are different from each other. Specifically, in the "V short" jackpot game, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 in the fifth round game is 0.2 seconds, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific hole 38, In the "Long" jackpot game, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 in the fifth round game is 30 seconds (or until nine game balls enter), the game ball enters the specific hole 38. Easy to hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5(c), when the game ball enters the specific hole 38 during the big win game, the game state after the end of the big win game is “high probability state and electric support state (hereinafter “high probability state”). If the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 during the jackpot game, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "low probability state and electric support state". (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability/electric support state”)”. As described above, in the "V long" jackpot game, the game ball is likely to enter the specific hole 38 (if the ball is hit to the right, the ball will almost certainly enter), so the "V long" jackpot game ends. The subsequent game state is likely to be set to "high probability/electrical support state" (it is almost certainly set to "high probability/electrical support state"). On the other hand, in the "V short" jackpot game, since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific opening 38 (it is almost certain that the ball will not enter), the game after the "V short" jackpot game ends The state is likely to be set to "low probability/electrical support state" (almost certainly set to "low probability/electrical support state").

In addition, when the game state is set to "high probability/electrical support state", after that, when the symbol variation game is performed 160 times without the jackpot game being performed, the game state is changed to "low probability/non-electrical support state". state”. In addition, when the game state is set to "low probability/electrical support state", after that, when the symbol variation game is performed 100 times without the jackpot game being performed, the game state is changed to "low probability/non-electrical support state". state”.

<Normal pattern fluctuation display, normal pattern per game, normal pattern hold>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a game ball struck to the right to pass through. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (normal pattern per judgment random number to be described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number is Based on the normal pattern per decision to determine whether it is per normal pattern or off. Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display portion 50 is provided with a normal pattern display portion 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the normal pattern display portion 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal pattern is variably displayed by switching which LED among the two LEDs is lit in the normal pattern display unit 56, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to stop and display, as normal symbols, a normal pattern winning pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, and a normal pattern out-of-pattern pattern in which the right LED is lit. . If the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern per pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern deviation. be done. When the normal patterns are stopped and displayed as hit patterns or lost patterns in this way, the stop-displayed state of the patterns is maintained until a prescribed time elapses (fixed display) in order to fix the stopped-displayed patterns. Then, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern, the normal pattern per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

The non-electrical support state and the electric support state described above are set by differentiating the mode of normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern variable display mode, and the normal pattern per game mode. In other words, the probability of being determined to be per normal pattern in the normal per pattern determination is 1/100 in the non-electrical support state and 99/100 in the electrical support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of the normal pattern, a long time is likely to be selected in the non-electrical support state (1000 ms, 2000 ms, or 3000 ms is evenly selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (either 1000 ms, 1252 ms or 1500 ms are evenly chosen). In addition, as a normal game, in the non-electrical support state, the second starting port 25 is open for a short time (16 ms x 1 time). A normal pattern per game is performed in which the starting port 25 is in an open state for a long time (840 msec.times.2 times). As a result, during the non-electrical support state, the frequency of opening the second starting port 25 is reduced, and the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric sapo state, the frequency of opening the second starting port 25 increases, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 also increases.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, normal symbol hit determination and normal symbol variation display are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal pattern hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such a normal pattern reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored normal map reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) is displayed in the general pattern reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal map reservation display unit 57, and in this normal map reservation display unit 57, by turning off both of the two LEDs Indicates that the number of reservations is 0, and by lighting one of the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of reservations is 1, and by lighting two LEDs, the normal figure Indicates that the number of reservations is 2, blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of normal diagram reservations is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs indicates that the number of normal diagram reservations is 4. indicates that there is In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal pattern suspension is stored, if it is not during the variable display of the normal patterns, during the fixed display of the normal patterns, or during the normal pattern winning game, It performs the variable display of the normal pattern hit determination and the normal pattern related to the stored normal pattern reservation.

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

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol change effect") matching the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. Thereafter, the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various manners until the special symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stopped display of the special symbols). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display nine numbers "1" to "9" designed as identification symbols.

FIG. 6(a) conceptually shows how the three identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are simultaneously variably displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification pattern 41a is stopped and displayed first, then the right identification pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop-displayed in the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (the second 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "double eyes"). ) is displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped with a symbol combination that does not match the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). Is displayed. Incidentally, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (determined display) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

Thus, the special symbols displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed in the effect display device 41, the display contents are They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player normally plays the game while visually recognizing the screen of the effect display device 41 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6(b), for example, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stop-displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stop-displayed are the same pattern. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player says, ``Isn't the jackpot game starting?'' ) will be watched closely. In this way, the identification patterns excluding one identification pattern among the plurality of identification patterns are stopped at the same pattern (a mode that can be doubled), and the one identification pattern is displayed in a variable display. It is called "reach effect", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game by generating this reach effect.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reservation number, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reservation number. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure reserved number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reservation number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reservation number (the upper limit number is 4) in the second reservation display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is indicated that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reserved symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure reservation display section 53 and the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section Matches the number of holds shown.

<Main progress of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses mainly in the following manner. During the "low probability/non-electric support state", even if the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the frequency of the second start port 25 being open is low, so even if "right hitting" is performed, the second It is difficult to enter a game ball into the starting port 25.例文帳に追加Therefore, during the "low-probability/non-electrical support state", the game (hereinafter also referred to as "first special figure main game") aiming at entering the first start port 24 by performing "left hitting". done.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24 by performing "left-handed" (ev.1), the first special figure reservation is stored, and the big hit determination is performed based on it. (ev.2). The probability of being determined as a "big hit" in the big hit determination is about 1/600 in the low probability state and about 1/300 in the high probability state. When it is determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination, the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the big hit pattern (ev.3).

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a "big hit" in the big win determination, a "reminder effect win determination" is performed (ev.4). The probability that the "hit prompting performance" is determined to be "hitting the prompting performance" is about 1/200 in the low probability state and about 1/100 in the high probability state. When it is determined that the "requesting effect hit determination" is "requesting effect win", the "input win determination" is performed (ev.5). That is, in this case, a "prompt effect" is performed to prompt the player to operate (any of) the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c. When the operation of (any of) 10c is performed, "input hit determination" is performed to determine whether or not "input hit" is achieved based on the operation (ev.5). The probability of this "hit-input judgment" being judged as "hit-input" is about 1/3. When the "input hit determination" determines "input win", the first special figure is stop-displayed in the big win pattern in the same way as when the "big win determination" determines "big win" (ev.3). In addition, if it is not judged as "hit the prompting production" in the "hit judgment of the prompting production" or if it is not judged as "hitting the input" in the "hit input judgment", it is judged as "off", and the first special The drawing is stopped and displayed with a design that is out of the picture (ev.6).

When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern (ev.3), as described above with reference to FIG. , a "V long" jackpot game is performed with a probability of 50% (ev.7). When the "V short" jackpot game is performed (ev.7), in most cases, the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 (in the figure, V non-entering ball), "low probability / electric support state ” is set (ev.9). On the other hand, when the "V long" jackpot game is performed (ev.8), in most cases, the game ball enters the specific port 38, and the "high probability/electrical support state" is set. (ev.10).

During the "low probability/electrical support state" or the "high probability/electrical support state" set in this way, the frequency of the second start port 25 being in an open state is high, and the game ball is placed in the second start port 25. Easy to put in. Therefore, during the "low probability/electrical sapo state" or the "high probability/electrical sapo state", as shown in FIG. A target game (hereinafter also referred to as a "second special figure-based game") is performed. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), the second special figure reservation is stored, and based on it, the above-described big hit determination (ev.12), "reminder effect hit determination" ( ev.14) and "input hit determination" (ev.15) are performed. Then, when it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, or when it is determined as "input hit" in "input hit determination" after it is determined as "prompt effect hit" in "reminder effect hit determination", the second feature The figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern (ev.13). In addition, if it is not judged as "hit the prompting production" in the "hit judgment of the prompting production" or if it is not judged as "hitting the input" in the "hit input judgment", it is judged as "off", and the second special The figure is stopped and displayed with a design that is out of the picture (ev.16).

When the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a jackpot pattern (ev.13), as described above with reference to FIG. . When the "V long" jackpot game is performed (ev.16), in most cases, the game ball enters the specific port 38, and the "high probability / electric support state" is set (ev.17 ).

In addition, in the state where the "high probability/electrical support state" is set, if the symbol variation game is performed 160 times without the jackpot game being performed (ev.18), the "low probability/non-electrical support state ” is set (ev.19). In addition, in the state where the "low probability/electrical support state" is set, even if the symbol variation game is performed 100 times without the jackpot game being performed (ev.18), the "low probability/non-electrical support state ” (ev.19).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if it is not determined as "big hit" in the big win determination, if the "requesting performance winning determination" is determined as "hitting", the big winning game is performed. There is a possibility (there is a possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol). That is, when it is determined that the "requesting performance win" is determined in the "requesting performance hit determination", the "requesting performance" is performed, and when the performance operation units 10a, 10b, 10c are operated in response to this "requesting performance", There is a possibility that the "input hit determination" determines that the "input win" is performed and a jackpot game is performed. Therefore, even if it is not determined as a ``big hit'' in the big hit determination, the player can expect that the ``requesting performance winning determination'' will be determined as a ``requesting performance hit''. ” can be expected to be performed. Further, when the "prompting effect" is performed, the "input hit determination" is performed based on the operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the operations of the units 10a, 10b, and 10c are actually involved. In addition, as a result, it is possible to make the player's feelings toward the operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c stronger (the player's degree of attention is increased).

C. Game control processing:
The progress of the game as described above is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing game control processing. Below, this game control process is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 every predetermined period (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing are omitted.

C-1. Output processing:
As shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls an effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It will happen.

C-2. Input processing:
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, a game ball enters any one of the first starting hole 24, the second starting hole 25, the general ball entering hole, the first big winning hole 28, and the second big winning hole 35. When the ball is entered, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors that detect these entering balls (first starting sensor 24s, second starting sensor 25s, first big winning sensor 28s, second big winning sensor 35s, etc.) ), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

C-3. Random number update process:
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment performs big hit determination, "reminder effect hit determination", "input hit determination", and normal pattern hit determination based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the jackpot judgment and "reminder effect hit judgment" are performed based on the "jackpot judgment random number", and the "input hit judgment" is carried out based on the "input hit judgment random number". It is done based on "hit judgment random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbols in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern which will be described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number". In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and when the result of the "input hit determination" is "input win", 200 types (first special figure, 200 kinds of each of the second special symbols), any one of the jackpot symbols is stop-displayed, and the kind of these symbols is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". These random numbers are updated in the random number update process (S300). These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It may be done. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

C-4. Sensor detection processing such as starting opening:
Next, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a start port sensor detection process (S400). In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start opening, a process of storing the normal figure reservation, the first special figure reservation, and the second special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of normal pattern reservations does not reach 4 pieces, the normal pattern per determination random number is acquired and the general pattern per determination random number is stored as normal pattern reservation. The general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, when the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern operation gate 27, or when the normal pattern reservation number has already reached 4 pieces, a new normal pattern reservation is not stored.

After performing the processing related to the storage of the normal figure suspension in this way, subsequently, the processing of storing the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension is performed. FIG. 10 shows a special figure pending storage process that is performed as part of the sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting port. As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the special figure reservation storage process, first, based on the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 24s, the game ball entered the first starting hole 24. (S252). As a result, when the game ball enters the first start port 24 (S252: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four (S254). And, if the first special figure reservation number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number (jackpot determination random number, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number, etc.) is obtained (S256). Then, these acquired determination random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservation in the special figure reservation storage area of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 (S258). After storing the first special figure reservation in this way, "1" is added to the number of first special figure reservations (S260).

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, the symbol selection random number, etc. acquired as the first special figure reservation. The performance (symbol variation performance) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, the symbol selection random number, etc. acquired as the first special figure reservation. Therefore, when the first special figure reservation is stored, even if the timing to start the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation has not yet arrived (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the second It is possible to determine the aspect of the variation display and production based on 1 special figure reservation (design variation game and design variation production based on 1st special figure reservation). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special reservation is performed, whether or not the reach effect is performed when the variable display based on the first special reservation is performed ” (whether or not the jackpot game is performed without performing the prompting effect), whether or not it is determined as “hitting the prompting effect” in the “hit determination of the prompting effect” (the prompting effect is performed) It is possible to determine whether the Such determination is called prior determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure reservation is stored, preliminary determination is made for the first special figure reservation (S262). The prior determination result is stored in association with the first special figure reservation.

In this way, if a prior determination is made for the first special figure reservation stored this time (S262), the first reservation storage command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S264). In addition to the information indicating that the first special figure reservation has been stored and the information indicating the current number of the first special figure reservations including the first special figure reservation stored this time in the first reservation storage command, this time stored Contains information indicating the preliminary determination result for the first special figure reservation. The first pending storage command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects (preliminary effects) based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 24 (S252: no), or if the number of the first special figure reservations has already reached four (S254: yes), a new number 1 Special figure reservation is not stored and no prior judgment is made.

After the processing related to the first special figure reservation is performed in this way, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s (S272). . As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (S272: yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four (S274). And, if the second special figure reservation number has not reached the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (jackpot determination random number, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number, etc.) is acquired (S276). Then, these acquired determination random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation in the special figure reservation storage area of the RAM 203 (S278), and "1" is added to the second special figure reservation number (S280). Also, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation (S282), and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure reservation.

In this way, if a prior determination is made for the second special figure reservation stored this time (S282), the second reservation storage command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S284). In the second pending storage command, in addition to information indicating that the second special pending is stored and information indicating the current number of second special pending including the second special pending stored this time, stored this time Contains information on the pre-determination result for the second special figure reservation that was made. The second pending storage command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects (preliminary effects) based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25 (S282: no), or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four (S284: yes), a new number 2 Special figure suspension is not stored and no prior determination is made.

In addition, the judgment random number acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "entrance acquisition information", and the first special figure reservation (entrance acquisition information) or the second special figure reservation ( The RAM 203 that stores the entry acquisition information) can be regarded as "entering acquisition information storage means". In addition, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs preliminary determination based on the first special figure reservation (entrance acquisition information) or the second special figure reservation (entrance acquisition information) can be regarded as "preliminary determination means".

C-5. Normal operation processing:
Returning to the description of FIG. 9, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the normal operation process (S500) following the sensor detection process (S400) such as the starting opening. In this normal action process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per normal pattern is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal pattern, during variable display of normal patterns, or during fixed display of normal patterns. As a result, if it is neither during the normal pattern per game, during the variable display of the normal patterns, nor during the fixed display of the normal patterns, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern suspension is stored in the above-mentioned normal pattern suspension storage area. . As a result, when the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the general pattern reservation that is stored first among the general pattern reservations that are stored is read. Then, the read normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern per determination is performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number. Specifically, if you are in a non-electric sapo state, the probability of being a "normal figure hit" is 1/100 (99/100 of the normal If you are in the power sapo state, the probability of being a "normal hit" is 99/100 (of the random numbers that can be acquired as a normal pattern reservation A random number of 99/100 is used as a per normal pattern).

After performing the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit. As a result, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern (stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern deviation pattern is stored as a pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it stores that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the current normal pattern.

In this way, as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time, when the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is lit or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is stored, the normal symbol variation time set. Specifically, any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is set in the non-electrical support state, and any one of 1000 msec, 1252 msec, and 1500 msec is set in the electric support state. After setting the fluctuation time of the normal design, the fluctuation display of the normal design is started. Then, the normal pattern hit determination random number (normal pattern reservation) that is the target of the normal pattern hit determination of this time is erased from the storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case of none of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol variable display, and the normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols during the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has passed, the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the determination of the per normal pattern is per per normal pattern, the LED on the left of the per normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the per pattern of the normal pattern is stopped and displayed), and the result of the per normal pattern determination is out. If it is, the LED on the right of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the missing pattern is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this manner, the fixed display of the normal symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a normal pattern winning pattern (lighting of the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56). As a result, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed is the normal per pattern, the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the normal per pattern game is set. Specifically, if it is in a non-electrical support state, the second start port 25 is set to open for a short time (16 ms x 1 time), and if it is in an electric support state, the second start port 25 is opened. Set an open pattern for a long time (840 ms x 2 times). After setting the open pattern in this way, the game per normal pattern is started.

On the other hand, when the normal game is being played, the opening/closing door 26 is opened by controlling the second start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is in the open state/closed state in the above-described opening pattern. make it work. And, when the control according to this open pattern is finished, the game per normal pattern is finished.

C-6. Special action processing:
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in a variable manner and executing a jackpot game is performed. In other words, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), during the fixed display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) It is determined whether it is either As a result, if neither of these is the case, a process for starting variable display of special symbols is performed. In this process, first, regardless of whether it is the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, the first special figure reservation is read from the special figure reservation storage area. Then, based on the big-hit determination random number included in the read-out special figure reservation, the big-hit determination and "reminder effect hit determination" are performed.

C-6-1. Jackpot judgment process:
FIG. 11 shows the big hit determination process performed as part of the special action process (S600). As shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit determination process, first, the special figure reservation stored first is read (S602), and the big hit determination random number included in the read special figure reservation Big hit determination is performed based on the result (S604). Then, when it is determined as a "big hit" in the big hit determination (S604: yes), that fact (that it is determined as a "big hit" in the big hit determination) is stored in the RAM 203 (S606).

On the other hand, if the big hit determination does not result in a "big hit" (S604: no), then a "reminder effect hit determination" is performed (S608). Then, when it is determined that the "requesting performance hit determination" is "requesting performance winning" (S608: yes), that fact ("requesting performance winning determination" is determined as "requesting performance hit") is stored in the RAM 203. Store (S610). On the other hand, if it is not determined to be "hit the prompting effect" in the "hit determination of the prompting effect" (S608: no), it is determined that the special figure hold read this time is "off", and that effect ("jackpot or "hit the prompt effect") is stored in the RAM 203 (S612).

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a "jackpot determination table" referred to when performing the jackpot determination and the "reminder effect win determination". Above all, FIG. 12(a) is a "low-certainty big-hit determination table" that is referred to when performing a big-hit determination and a "reminder effect-hit determination" in a low-probability state, and FIG. It is a "high probability jackpot determination table" referred to when performing jackpot determination and "prompting effect hit determination" in the probability state. These tables are stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. FIG.

In this embodiment, it is possible to obtain 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 as the jackpot determination random numbers, and as shown in FIG. 109 random numbers (approximately 1/600) of 608 are associated with "big hits" and stored, and 328 random numbers from 609 to 936 (approximately 1/200) can be regarded as the "first range". The random numbers for "can be played" are stored in association with "hit prompt effect", and the other random numbers are stored in association with "loss".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12(b), in the "high probability jackpot determination table", 219 random numbers from 500 to 718 (about 1/300), which is more than the "low probability jackpot determination table" "Big hits" are associated and stored, and 655 random numbers from 719 to 1373 (about 1/100, which can be regarded as the "second range"), which is more than the "low probability big hit determination table" The numerical value is stored in association with "hit prompt effect", and the other random numbers are stored in association with "loss".

In the jackpot determination, if the probability is low, the "low probability jackpot determination table" is referred, and if the probability is high, the "high probability jackpot determination table" is referred. Then, if the big hit determination random number acquired as the first special figure or the second special figure is a random number associated with the "big hit", it is determined as a "big hit", and if it is a random number other than that, the "reminder effect hit judgment”.

Then, in the ``requesting effect hit determination'', the ``low probability big hit determination table'' is referred to in the low probability state, and the ``high probability big hit determination table'' is referred to in the high probability state. Then, if the jackpot judgment random number acquired as the first special figure or the second special figure is a random number value associated with "hit the prompting effect", it is determined as "hitting the prompting effect", and if it is a random value other than that Determined as "out".

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only is there a higher probability of being determined as a "big hit" in the jackpot determination in the high probability state than in the low probability state, but also in the "requesting performance hit determination" It is possible to realize a novel game property that the probability of being judged as "hit" (probability of input hitting judgment being performed) also increases.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the jackpot judgment and the "reminder effect hit judgment" are performed based on the jackpot judgment random number (the same judgment random number), so an increase in the types of judgment random numbers is suppressed. These determinations can be made while

C-6-2. Pattern selection process:
After the big hit determination or the "reminder effect hit determination" is performed in this manner, a symbol selection process for selecting a symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a "symbol selection table" referred to when selecting a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. Above all, FIG. 13(a) is a "first special symbol selection table" referred to when selecting a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and FIG. 13(b) is a second special symbol. It is a "second special figure symbol selection table" referred to when selecting a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed as a special figure. These tables are stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. FIG.

In this embodiment, 200 random numbers from 0 to 199 can be obtained as symbol selection random numbers. Then, as shown in FIG. 13(a), in the "first special symbol selection table", a "V short" jackpot game is performed for random numbers of 0 to 99 (50% random numbers). Symbols 101 to 200 (see FIG. 5(a)) are stored in association with each other (two random numbers are associated with one jackpot symbol), and random numbers of 100 to 199 (50% (random number) is stored in association with jackpot symbols 201 to 300 (see FIG. 5(a)) in which a "V long" jackpot game is performed (two random numbers are associated with one jackpot symbol). are associated). In addition, as shown in FIG. 13(b), in the "second special symbol selection table", a "V long" jackpot game is performed with a random number of 0 to 199 (100% random number). 401 to 600 (see FIG. 5(b)) are stored in association with each other (two random numbers are associated with one jackpot symbol).

When it is determined as a "big hit" in the jackpot determination for the first special figure (when it is stored that it was determined as a big hit in S606 of FIG. 11), the "first special figure symbol selection table" is referred to, A jackpot pattern (one of the jackpot patterns 101 to 300) associated with the pattern selection random number acquired as the first special pattern is selected as a pattern to be stopped and displayed. Also, if the jackpot determination for the second special figure is determined to be a "big hit" (when the fact that it was determined to be a big hit in S606 of FIG. 11 is stored), refer to the "second special figure symbol selection table" Then, the jackpot pattern (one of the jackpot patterns 401 to 600) associated with the pattern selection random number acquired as the second special pattern is selected as the pattern to be stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination for the first special figure, and if it is determined to be "off" in the "reminder effect hit determination" for the first special figure (it is determined to be off in S612 of FIG. 11 When the fact is stored), the missing symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when it is not determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination for the second special figure, and when it is determined to be "off" in the "reminder effect hit determination" for the second special figure (it is determined to be off in S612 of FIG. 11 When the fact is stored), the missing symbol 401 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbols and winning symbols selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203 .

As described above, when it is determined as a "big hit" in the big hit determination, it is decided to stop and display the special symbol as the big winning symbol at that time. In addition, when it is not judged as a ``big hit'' in the judgment of the big win and when it is judged as ``missing'' in the ``hit judgment of the demanding performance'', it is determined that the special pattern is removed at that time and the pattern is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is not determined as a "big hit" in the big hit determination, and if it is determined as "hit the prompt effect" in the "hit determination for the prompting effect", at that time, the special symbol is the big hit symbol or the missing symbol. It is not possible to determine when to stop displaying. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "requesting effect win" is determined in the "requesting effect win determination", the "requesting effect" is performed and the "input acceptance period" is set. The "input reception period" is a period during which operations on the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are received. is done. As a result of this ``input hit determination'', when it is determined as ``input hit'', stop display of the big win pattern is decided, and when it is determined as ``off'', stop display of the big win pattern is decided.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "reminder effect hit determination" is "reminder effect hit" (when the prompt effect is executed and the input reception period is set), after that, "input When the "hit determination" is performed, it is decided whether the special symbol should be stopped and displayed as a big win symbol or a losing symbol. Therefore, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "requesting performance hit determination" is "hit the prompting performance" (when the prompting performance is executed and the input reception period is set), after that, When the "input hitting judgment" is performed in , the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected.

In other words, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "input hit determination" is performed in the middle of the symbol variation game, and depending on the result of the "input hit determination", the special symbol is stopped and displayed as either a jackpot symbol or a winning symbol. may be determined. In such a case, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol to be stopped and displayed as the special symbol is not selected, but the special symbol is selected after the "input hit judgment" is performed in the middle of the symbol variation game. It is supposed to select the symbol to be displayed as a stop. Therefore, even if the "input hit determination" is performed in the middle of the symbol variation game as in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a special symbol is displayed with an appropriate symbol according to the result of the "input hit determination". Stop display is possible.

C-6-3. Fluctuation pattern selection processing:
When the variable display of the special symbols is started, a variation pattern selection process for selecting the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols (symbol variation game) is also performed. The fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special pattern or second special pattern), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (fluctuation pattern ID) for doing is attached. A variation pattern selection table is referred to in the process of selecting a variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table is, as shown in FIG. 14, a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a variation pattern, with reference to such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is selected as the current variation pattern Select as Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 by transmitting a variation pattern specification command, which will be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the pattern variation game of this time based on the variation pattern designation command, and based on the recognized variation pattern (corresponding) the design with the performance pattern. Execute variable production.

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, variation pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress conditions are referred to. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the "reminder effect hit determination", the memory Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation that are being held. By doing so, it is possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions, and thus the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute symbol variation effects with effect patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) selected (corresponding) when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the identification pattern 41a is displayed after the ready-to-win effect. , 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes. In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) selected (corresponding) when the result of the "hitting prompting performance determination" is "hitting a prompting performance", the game A "prompt effect" is performed to prompt the player to operate the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

In this way, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols this time are selected (except for the case where the prompting effect is performed), and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols is selected, the variable display of the special symbols is started. do. Then, a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The variation pattern designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the 1st special figure suspension or the 2nd special figure suspension (the special figure suspension that was stored first) that was the target of this jackpot judgment (and the prompting performance hit judgment) is deleted from the special figure suspension storage area. (For example, move to another storage area), and move (shift) the remaining special figure reservations to the foremost side (first side) one by one (advance the stored order one by one).

The above is a description of the processing performed during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and during the fixed display of the special symbols. On the other hand, when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the "input acceptance period". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "requesting effect win" is determined in the "requesting effect win determination", the "requesting effect" is performed and the "input acceptance period" is set. Therefore, when it is determined to be "hit the prompting performance" in the "hit determination of the prompting performance", it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the "input reception period" during the variable display of the special symbol, and it is the start timing. If so, start the "input acceptance period". The start timing of the "input acceptance period" is set (stored) in correspondence with the variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the prompting effect). For example, the start timing of the "input acceptance period" is set after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the variable display.

C-6-4. Input hitting judgment processing:
Also, during the variable display of the special symbol, an input hit determination process for performing "input hit determination" is also performed. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "requesting effect hit determination" is "requesting effect winning", the "requesting effect" is performed and the "input acceptance period" is set. Then, when the operation of (any of) the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c (during the input reception period) is performed in response to the "prompt effect", whether or not the "input win" is made based on the operation. This "input hitting judgment" is performed.

FIG. 16 shows the input hit determination process performed as part of the special action process (S600). As shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the input hit determination process, it first determines whether or not it is during the above-described "input acceptance period" (S620). As a result, if it is not during the "input acceptance period" (S620: no), there is no need to perform the "input hit determination", so the input hit determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is during the "input acceptance period" (S620: yes), it is determined whether (any of) the effect operating units 10a, 10b, and 10c has been operated (S622). As a result, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated (S622: yes), an input hit judgment random number is acquired (S626). Here, the input hit determination random number is a random number used for "input hit determination", and is sequentially updated in the same manner as the various determination random numbers obtained as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation. For example, the random numbers for judging per-input are sequentially updated in the range of 0 to 255, and 85 (approximately one-third) of these random numbers from 0 to 84 are associated with "per-input" and stored. It is

When the input hit determination random number is obtained (S626), an input hit determination is performed to determine whether or not there is an "input hit" (S628). That is, if the input hit determination random number acquired this time is a random value (for example, 0 to 84) associated with "input hit", it is determined as "input hit" and is not associated with "input hit". If it is a random number (for example, 85 to 255), it is judged as "off". When the "input hit determination" determines "input win" (S628: yes), it is stored in the RAM 203 that the "input hit determination" determines "input win" (S630). On the other hand, if the "input hit determination" does not determine "input hit" (S628: no), that is, if it is determined to be "miss", the "input hit determination" determines "miss". It is stored in the RAM 203 (S632).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S622 that the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c have not been operated (S622: no), then it is determined whether or not it is time to end the "input acceptance period". It judges (S624). As a result, if it is the end timing of the "input acceptance period" (S624: yes), even if the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are not operated, the input hit judgment random number is acquired (S626), A determination is made (S628). When the "input hit determination" determines "input win" (S628: yes), it is stored in the RAM 203 that the "input hit determination" determines "input win" (S630). On the other hand, if the "input hit determination" does not determine "input hit" (S628: no), that is, if it is determined to be "miss", the "input hit determination" determines "miss". It is stored in the RAM 203 (S632). If it is time to end the "input acceptance period" (S624: yes), the "input acceptance period" ends. The end timing of the "input acceptance period" is set according to the variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the prompting effect). For example, the end timing of the "input acceptance period" is set after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the variable display.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in which the "reminder effect" is performed (the symbol variation game in which the "input reception period" is set), the effect operation unit It is determined whether or not the operations of 10a, 10b, and 10c have been performed, and if the operations have been performed, "input hit determination" is performed to determine whether or not there is an "input hit". Also, even if the "input acceptance period" ends without any operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c, the "input hit determination" is performed when the "input acceptance period" ends. In other words, if the ``input win determination'' is not performed despite the ``requesting performance'', the player is given the disadvantage that the chance of playing the big win game is reduced. In this regard, even if the "input acceptance period" ends without the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c being operated, if the "input hit determination" is performed when the "input acceptance period" ends, It is possible to prevent the aforementioned disadvantages from being given to the player.

When the above-described "input hit determination" is performed, an input hit determination result command indicating the result of the "input hit determination" is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. FIG. The input hit determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, when the "input hit determination" is performed, a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol is selected. That is, before the "input hit determination" is performed, it is not determined whether the special symbol is to be stop-displayed as a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol, and the symbol to be stop-displayed as the special symbol is not selected. Therefore, when the "input hit determination" is performed, a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol is selected based on the result of the "input hit determination".

Specifically, when the "input hit determination" during the variable display of the first special figure is determined to be "input hit" (when it is stored that it was determined to be an input hit in S630 of FIG. 16), FIG. 13 ( With reference to the "first special symbol selection table" shown in a), the jackpot symbol (any of the jackpot symbols 101 to 300) associated with the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Select as a pattern. Also, when the "input hit determination" in the variable display of the second special figure is determined to be "input hit" (when it is stored that it was determined to be an input hit in S630 of FIG. 16), FIG. 13 (b ), the jackpot pattern (any of the jackpot patterns 401 to 600) associated with the pattern selection random number acquired as the second special pattern is stopped and displayed. Select as

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "off" in the "input hit determination" during the variable display of the first special figure (when the fact that it is determined to be off in S632 of FIG. 16 is stored), the off symbol 101 is stopped and displayed Select as a symbol to do. In addition, when it is determined to be "off" in the "input hit determination" during the variable display of the second special figure (when the fact that it is determined to be off in S632 of FIG. 16 is stored), the off symbol 401 is stopped and displayed Select as a symbol to do. The jackpot symbols and winning symbols selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203 .

Further, when the special symbols are being variably displayed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbols being variably displayed has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols being varied and displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stop symbol storage area (fixed display is started). That is, when it is determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination, or when it is determined as "hit the prompting effect" in the "hit determination of the prompting effect", and when it is determined as "input hit" in the "input hit determination", The special pattern is stop-displayed as a jackpot pattern, and in other cases, the special pattern is removed and the pattern is stop-displayed. When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the special symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the special symbols is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

C-6-5. Processing when the design is confirmed and displayed:
After starting the fixed display of the special symbols in this way, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big win pattern or a winning pattern. As a result, if the special symbol stopped and displayed is a missing symbol, it is determined whether or not the "low probability/electrical support state" is set, and the "low probability/electrical support state" is set. In the case, the number of remaining symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as "remaining power supply number") until the "low probability/power supply state" ends is subtracted once. As a result, when the "number of times of remaining power support" becomes 0 (when the symbol variation game is played 100 times), the "low probability/no power support state" is set. On the other hand, if "low probability/electrical support state" is not set, it determines whether "high probability/electrical support state" is set, and "high probability/electrical support state" is set. If it is, the number of remaining symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as "remaining number of STs") until the end of the "high probability/electrical support state" is subtracted once. As a result, when the "remaining number of STs" becomes 0 (when the symbol variation game is played 160 times), the "low probability/non-electric support state" is set. When the game state is set in this way, a game state designation command indicating the game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot pattern, the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35 in the big win game. set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, when performing the "V short" jackpot game, the first large in the round game other than the 5th round game (1st to 4th round game, 6th to 16th round game) An opening pattern is set in which the winning opening 28 is opened for 30 seconds (or until nine game balls enter) and the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the fifth round game. Further, when performing a "V long" jackpot game, the first big prize winning port 28 is opened for 30 seconds (or until nine game balls enter) in a round game other than the fifth round game, and the fifth round game is played. An opening pattern is set in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 30 seconds (or until nine game balls enter) in a round game.

Thus, after setting the opening pattern of the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35, the big win game is started. Along with this, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above is a description of the processing when the special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress, the first big winning hole solenoid 28m or the first big winning hole solenoid 28m or the second big winning hole solenoid 28m or The opening/closing door 29 or the opening/closing door 36 is operated by controlling the second prize winning opening solenoid 35m.

At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and the round game end command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Also, when a game ball entered from the second big winning hole 35 enters the specific hole 38 during the jackpot game (during the fifth round game), a specific hole entry command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Remember. The specific hole entering ball command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the control of the first big winning opening solenoid 28m and the second big winning opening solenoid 35m according to the opening pattern described above (the operation of the opening/closing door 29 and the opening/closing door 36) is completed, the jackpot game is finished. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After the jackpot game is finished, the game state, the "remaining electric power support number", and the "remaining ST number" are set according to the type of the jackpot game and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific hole 38 (Fig. 7, see FIG. 8). After setting the game state, the "remaining electricity support number", and the "remaining ST number", a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, whether or not the jackpot determination random number (entrance acquisition information) stored as special figure pending is a random number (first specific information) associated with the "reminder performance hit" (first The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs "1 judgment)" can be regarded as "first judgment means". In addition, a big hit judgment (second judgment) is made as to whether or not the big hit judgment random number (entrance acquisition information) stored as a special figure reservation is a random number value (second specific information) associated with the "big hit". The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as "second determination means".

Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that detects the player's operation (player's input) on the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c can be regarded as "detection means". In addition, based on the operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c by the player (input by the player), an input hit judgment random number (input acquisition information) is acquired, and the acquired input hit judgment random number (input acquisition information) is acquired. ) is a random number value (input hit information) associated with "input hit", the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that determines "input hit (hit)" in "input hit determination" determines "input hit It can be regarded as a judgment means.

Further, the specific opening 38 can be regarded as a "specific area". In addition, the "jackpot game" can be regarded as a "specific game". The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game based on the determination of the "input hit (hit)" can be regarded as the "specific game executing means".

C-7. Hold number processing:
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a pending number process (S700). In this pending number processing (S700), the number of the first special Figure pending stored in the special Figure pending storage area and the number of the second special Figure pending are read, and a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is issued. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations on the effect display device 41. can be executed.

D. Production control processing:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performing the game control processing, but the effect in accordance with the progress of the game is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. It is realized by Below, this production|presentation control processing is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

When the effect control processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs command analysis processing (S800). Here, each time a command is received from the main control board 200 or a detection signal is received from various boards, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stores the received command or detection signal in the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. It is stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the commands and detection signals stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effects corresponding to the received commands and detection signals are determined. A command to be transmitted to the lamp control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223 .

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

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. This is simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 18 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to various commands. As shown in FIG. 18, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the reservation number transmission command, the reserved symbols of the same number as the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number indicated by this command are displayed as an effect display. It is displayed in the first pending display area 41 d and the second pending display area 41 e of the device 41 .

Also, when the variation pattern designation command is received, in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the symbol variation effect (identification symbols 41a, 41b) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command , 41c).

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects as the ready-to-win effects described above with reference to FIG. 6(b). Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the ready-to-win effect which is a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. More specifically, when a variation pattern corresponding to each ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big-hit determination is "big win", the ready-to-win performance corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, followed by identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c. A pattern variation effect is performed in which the symbol is stopped and displayed with double eyes.

The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected is determined by the variation pattern selection random number ratio assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. is set. As a result, the probability that the big-hit determination result is a "big-hit" (hereinafter also referred to as "big-hit expectation") is made different among a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects. As a result, it is possible for the player to expect that the ready-to-win effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit will be performed.

The mode of the ready-to-win effect may be any mode in which the player can identify these differences. For example, between the ready-to-win effects, the displayed character images differ from each other, or the displayed background images differ from each other. , a mode in which the displayed colors are different from each other, and a mode in which the identification patterns (the left identification pattern 41a, the right identification pattern 41c, etc.) that can be double eyes that are stop-displayed at the start of the ready-to-win effect are different from each other are adopted.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the big win determination is not "big win", "reminder effect win determination" is performed. Then, when it is determined that the ``hitting demanding performance'' is determined in the ``hitting determination of the demanding performance'', the ``demanding performance'' is performed. When performing such a "reminder effect", a variation pattern corresponding to the "request effect" is selected, and a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. . When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives such a variation pattern designation command (when a variation pattern corresponding to the prompting effect is selected), it first starts to display the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in a variable manner. Then, when a predetermined time has passed, a "reminder effect" is started to prompt the player to operate the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c, and a "remaining time suggestion effect" indicating the remaining time of the "input acceptance period" is started. ” to start. That is, since the start timing of the "input acceptance period" is set (stored in correspondence) to the variation pattern corresponding to the "reminder effect", the "reminder effect" and the "remaining time" are set at the start timing. Suggestion performance" will start. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, a "prompting effect" is started to display the characters "operate the effect operation unit!" Start the "remaining time suggestive effect" in which the image is extended (the image changes).

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the "input hit determination" after the "reminder effect" and "remaining time suggestion effect" are started in this way, an input hit determination result command indicating the result of the "input hit determination" is issued. is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 . When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the input hit determination result command, it terminates the "reminder effect" and the "remaining time suggestion effect". Then, based on the received input hit determination result command, the result of the "input hit determination" is detected, and the result (input hit or miss) is stored in the RAM 223 . Then, when the result of the "input hit determination" is "input win", after the ready-to-win effect is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes. On the other hand, if the result of the "input hit determination" is "off", the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at random after the ready-to-win effect is performed or without performing the ready-to-win effect. Perform the pattern variation production to be displayed. That is, when the variation pattern corresponding to the "prompting effect" is selected, even if the variation pattern is the same, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped at doubles according to the result of the "input winning judgment". There is a case where the symbol variation effect to be displayed is performed, and a symbol variation effect for stopping and displaying with loose eyes is performed.

When it is determined to be "missing" in the "prompting performance hit determination", a variation pattern corresponding to the "missing" is selected, and a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern is sent from the main control board 200 to the sub control board. 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives such a variation pattern designation command, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with separate stitches after the ready-to-win effect is performed or without performing the ready-to-win effect. Design variation production is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the "reminder effect hit determination" is "reminder effect hit", the player is prompted to operate the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c. In addition to performing the "reminder performance", the "remaining time suggestive performance" indicating the remaining time of the "input acceptance period" is performed, so that the player's attention to the operation of the performance operation units 10a, 10b, 10c can be increased. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the "input hit determination".

In addition, when it is determined that the "prompt effect hit determination (first determination)" is "prompt effect hit (first specific information)", the operation (player input) of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c is performed. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the prompting "requesting effect" can be regarded as "requesting effect executing means".

When receiving a variation stop command during execution of the symbol variation effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in either double or loose.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big-hit game start command, it starts a big-hit game effect indicating that the big-hit game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is being played is started. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game effect, a plurality of jackpot game effects having different aspects (for example, moving images to be displayed) can be executed, and which jackpot game effect is to be executed. , is determined according to a predetermined lottery result and the type of big hit game.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the specific port entry command, it performs an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the specific port 38 . For example, an effect of displaying the letter "V" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed. Also, when the game state designation command is received, an effect corresponding to the set game state is started. For example, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are executed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state. The effect of displaying the "number of electric sapo" is started, or the effect of displaying the "number of remaining STs" is started when the "high probability/electrical sapo state" is set.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 may execute a preliminary effect when receiving the first reserved memory command or the second reserved memory command. That is, the first reserved storage command and the second reserved storage command contain information indicating the preliminary determination result. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 may execute a preliminary effect based on this preliminary determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the pending design to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. It may be a mode corresponding to the result. Incidentally, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that performs the preliminary effect based on the result of the preliminary determination can be regarded as "preliminary effect executing means".

E. Variant:
E-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot judgment random number associated with "hitting the demanding production" is obtained as a special figure reservation (determined as hitting the demanding production in the judgment of the demanding production), the "prompting production" is performed, In the "input hit judgment" performed at that time, it is decided that the "input hit" is judged with a probability of about 1/3. The configuration is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be adopted. That is, the big hit determination random number associated with the ``hit of prompting performance'' in the embodiment is sorted and associated with ``hit of the first prompting performance'' and the ``hit of the second prompting performance'' in the modification 1.例文帳に追加For example, as shown in FIG. 19(a), in the "low certainty big hit determination table", 164 (about 1/400) random numbers (low certainty information) from 609 to 772 are "first prompting effect 164 random numbers (approximately 1/400) of 773 to 936 (approximately 1/400) of random numbers (high probability information) are stored in association with "second prompting performance win". In addition, as shown in FIG. 19(b), in the "high-probability jackpot determination table", 328 random numbers (about 1/200) of 719 to 1046 (approximately 1/200) of random numbers (low-probability information) are "per the first prompting effect , and 327 random numbers (approximately 1/200) of 1047 to 1373 (approximately 1/200) of random numbers (high-precision information) are stored in correspondence with "per second prompting effect".

As a result, in the "hitting demanding effect determination", it is determined whether or not there is a "first winning demanding effect" and whether or not there is a "second winning effect". Then, when it is determined to be the "first prompting effect hit" and when it is determined to be the "second prompting effect hit", the mode of the "requesting effect" and the "requesting effect" are different. Mode of operation of production operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c to prompt (mode of player input), mode of "remaining time suggestive performance", length of "input reception period", "input win" in "input win judgment" The probability of determination, the mode of operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c (mode of input by the player) that triggers execution of the "input win determination" may be made different from each other. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the "hit judgment of prompting performance" is determined as "first prompting performance winning" or "second prompting performance winning". It is possible to increase interest.

For example, if it is determined that the "first prompting performance win" is determined in the "requesting performance hit determination", the "first prompting performance" is performed as part of the "requesting performance", and the "second prompting performance hit" is performed. , a "second prompting effect" different from the "first prompting effect" may be performed as part of the "requesting effect". In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the "first prompting effect" or the "second prompting effect" is to be performed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

Further, when it is determined in the ``hitting judgment of the demanding performance'' that it is the ``first demanding performance winning'', the ``first demanding performance'' for prompting the operation of the performance button 10a is performed, and the performance button 10a is operated. Based on that, "input hitting judgment" is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that "the second prompting effect hit", the "second prompting effect" prompting the operation of the jog shuttle 10b is performed, and based on the operation of the jog shuttle 10b. "Input hit determination" may be performed. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the "first prompting effect" or the "second prompting effect" is to be performed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to diversify the mode of the operation that triggers the execution of the "input hit determination", thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, when it is determined that the "first prompting effect win" is determined in the "requesting effect hit determination", the "input acceptance period" is set to a short time (for example, 2 seconds), and the "second prompting effect win" is set. , the "input acceptance period" may be set to a long time (for example, 4 seconds). In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to whether a short time period or a long time period is set as the "input acceptance period", thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

Also, if it is determined that it is a "first prompting performance hit" (low accuracy information) in the "reminder hit determination", the probability of being determined as "input hit" in the "input hit determination" is reduced. Probability (for example, about 1/5), and if it is determined that it is "second prompting performance hit" (high accuracy information) in "hit judgment of prompting performance", "hit input judgment" is " A high probability (for example, about 4/5) may be set as the probability of being determined to be "per input". Further, in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to perform a "probability suggesting effect" that suggests the probability that the "input hit determination" will result in a "input win" determination. For example, if the probability is low, the text "low probability" may be displayed, and if the probability is high, the text "high probability" may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the probability that the "input win determination" is determined to be "input hit", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to diversify the probability that the "input winning determination" is determined to be "input winning", thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

E-2. Modification 2:
In addition, when it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination and when it is determined to be an "input hit" in the "input hit determination", the jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed, the type of jackpot game, and the predetermined jackpot game are determined. It is also possible to make the probabilities to be performed, the variable display mode of the identification information, etc. different from each other. In this way, it is possible to make a difference between the case where the "jackpot" is determined in the jackpot determination and the case where the "input win determination" is determined as the "input hit", thereby enhancing the amusement of the game. Become.

For example, when it is determined as a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination, the first jackpot symbol (for example, jackpot symbols 101 to 300) is stopped and displayed, and when the "input hit determination" is determined as an "input hit" , the second jackpot pattern (for example, jackpot patterns 401 to 600) may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when it is determined to be a "big hit" in the big hit determination, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes through the ready-to-win performance, and when it is determined to be an "input hit" in the "input hit determination". Alternatively, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed (simultaneously) with double eyes without intervention of the ready-to-win effect. Further, when it is determined as a "big hit" in the big hit determination, the identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed with an odd double number, and when it is determined as an "input hit" in the "input hit determination". , the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stop-displayed with an even number of consecutive eyes.

In addition, when it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination, a predetermined jackpot game (for example, a V-long jackpot game) is executed with a probability of 50%, and the "input hit determination" is determined to be an "input hit". In that case, the predetermined jackpot game may be executed with a probability of 80%.

E-3. Modification 3:
Further, the "input hit determination" of the above-described embodiment is performed based on the input hit determination random number obtained when any one of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c is operated. The configuration is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be adopted. That is, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the "requesting effect win" is determined in the "requesting effect winning determination", prior to the "input winning determination", the CPU 201 determines that the "input winning" is determined as the "hit Mode determination processing is performed when determining the mode. Then, in the "input win determination", if the performance operation units 10a, 10b, 10c are operated in the "win mode", it may be determined as "input win". By doing this, the player can think about the operation modes of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

For example, in the winning mode determination process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines the "win mode" from among the mode of operating the effect button 10a, the mode of operating the jog shuttle 10b, and the mode of operating the direction button 10c. . Then, in the "input win determination", if the operation of the "win mode" is performed, it may be determined as "input hit". This allows the player to think about which of the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c should be operated, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the winning mode determination process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 selects one of the modes of operation that can be performed on the jog shuttle 10b, that is, the operation of pushing the jog shuttle 10b and the operation of rotating the jog shuttle 10b. , determine the "hit mode". Then, in the "input win determination", if the operation of the "win mode" is performed, it may be determined as "input hit". By doing this, the player can think about what kind of operation to perform on the jog shuttle 10b, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays a plurality of selection images prior to the "input win determination" when it is determined that the "requesting effect hit determination" results in a "requesting effect hit determination". For example, three images (selected images) imitating playing cards are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 . On the other hand, in the winning mode determination process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 selects an operation mode for selecting a predetermined selected image from among a plurality of selected images (for example, after operating the left and right direction buttons 10c a predetermined number of times, The mode of operating the button 10a) is determined as the "win mode". Then, in the "input win judgment", if the operation of the "win mode" is performed, it is judged as "input hit". At this time, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs display for switching the selected image each time the direction button 10c is operated, and performs display confirming the selection of the selected image when the effect button 10a is operated. In this way, it is possible to perform the "input hit determination" by having the player select (perform a selection operation) a predetermined selection image from among a plurality of selection images. As a result, it is possible to make the player think about which selection image to select, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. Improvements can also be added as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art generally have, as well as the range that can be easily replaced from them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, both the big hit determination and the "reminder effect win determination" can be performed, but only the "request effect win determination" may be performed.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, both the jackpot determination and the "reminder effect win determination" are performed based on the jackpot determination random number, but different determination random numbers may be used. For example, the big-hit determination may be performed based on the big-hit determination random number, and the "reminder effect hit determination" may be performed based on the determination random number dedicated to the determination.

In addition, it is also possible to change the probability that the "input win determination" is determined to be "input win" in accordance with the progress of the game. For example, the probability may be determined based on the number of times that the "input hit determination" is determined not to be an "input hit". If consecutive, the probability of being determined as "per input" may be doubled.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to perform a preliminary effect suggesting the possibility that the "reminder effect" or the "input hit determination" will be performed. For example, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (symbol variation game), in the symbol variation effect (symbol variation game) that is performed after the symbol variation effect (symbol variation game), "reminder effect" or "input hit determination" It is also possible to perform a preliminary effect (for example, an effect of displaying the color of the corresponding reserved symbol in a predetermined color, etc.) that suggests that it will be performed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who expects the "reminder effect" to pay attention to the preliminary effect, and to increase the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to ensure the player's preparation period for operating the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c, thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, even if the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are not operated during the "input acceptance period", the "input winning determination" is performed when the "input acceptance period" ends. However, if the operation is not performed, the "input hit determination" may not be performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to draw the player's attention to the operations of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c.

Further, in the embodiment described above, in the fifth round game, the second big winning hole 35 is opened. It may be in an open state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a right-handed game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35, but a left-handed game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35. It can be a certain thing. For example, the second big winning opening unit 33 may be provided around the first starting opening 24 .

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether it is the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and special symbol fluctuation display are performed for the first stored special figure reservation ( Although the present invention is applied to a game machine having a so-called special pattern sequential variation function, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when only the first special figure reservation is stored out of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first stored first special figure reservation Variation display is performed, but when the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored, the big hit determination related to the second special figure reservation and the variation of the second special figure. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that displays. That is, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that variably displays the second special figure with priority over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority variation function). Further, the present invention may be applied to a game machine capable of executing the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure in parallel (having a so-called simultaneous variation function).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall. I explained an example. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game profit in a form different from "payout of game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry of a game ball into various ball entrances, a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and in this case also, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Pachinko machines that convert game profits (game values) into data and give them to players include machines that circulate and use a plurality of game balls built into the pachinko machine. , a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of the game board through various ball inlets or outlets to the shooting position again and shoot them.

Further, the pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can also be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A8.
<Game machine A1>
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
detection means for detecting player input made by a player;
input hit determination means for determining whether or not there is a hit based on the player input;
specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered based on the determination of the hit in the input hit determination;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

In such a gaming machine, an input hit determination is performed based on the player's input, and if a hit is determined in this input hit determination, a specific game is played. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game feature in which the player's input is actually involved in whether or not the specific game is played. In addition, as a result, it is possible to make the player's impression on the player's input stronger (the player's degree of attention is increased).

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
a ball entry acquisition information storage means for storing ball entry acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start hole;
a first determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not the incoming ball acquisition information is the first specific information;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the input hit determination means performs the input hit determination when the first determination determines that the entered ball acquisition information is the first specific information.

In such a gaming machine, if the ball-entering acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the starting hole is the first specific information, the input hit determination is performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the game ball entering the starting hole, and to make the player expect that the first specific information is acquired, thereby increasing the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A2,
a second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the incoming ball acquisition information is second specific information different from the first specific information;
The specific game execution means performs the specific game not only when the input win determination determines that the hit is the hit, but also when the second determination determines the second specific information. Amusement machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the second determination (eg, big hit determination) is determined to be the second specific information (eg, big win), the specific game is performed, but it is determined to be the second specific information. Even if there is none, there is a possibility that a specific game will be played if the first determination determines that the information is the first specific information. That is, when the first determination is determined to be the first specific information, the "input hit determination" is performed, and there is a possibility that the input hit determination is determined to be a hit and the specific game is played. Therefore, even if it is not determined to be the second specific information (for example, big hit) in the second determination (for example, big hit determination), it is determined that it is the first specific information in the first determination. It is possible to make people expect and increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A2 or gaming machine A3,
As the first specific information, it has low certainty information and high certainty information different from the low certainty information,
The first determination means determines, as the first determination, whether or not the entry acquisition information is the low probability information, and whether or not the entry acquisition information is the high probability information. and
The input-hit determination means determines, when the first determination determines that the entered-ball acquisition information is the low-probability information, and when the first determination determines that the entered-ball acquisition information is the high-probability information. When it is determined, the input hit determination is performed,
The probability that the input hit determination is determined to be a hit is higher than the case where the input hit determination is determined to be the low-probability information in the first determination. A gaming machine characterized in that the value is higher when the information is determined to be highly accurate information.

In such a gaming machine, when the entering ball acquisition information is high-probability information, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability than when it is low-probability information. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the probability of being determined to be a hit in the input winning determination, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to diversify the probability of being determined to be a hit in the input winning determination, thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A5>
In any one of gaming machines A2 to A4,
a prompting effect executing means capable of executing a prompting effect to prompt the player to input the player when the first determination determines that the entering ball acquisition information is the first specific information; Characteristic game machine.

In such a game machine, the player who expects the input hit determination can be made to expect the prompting effect to be performed, so that the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine A6>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
The input hit determination means is
Acquiring input acquisition information based on the player input,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the acquired input acquisition information is input winning information, the input winning determination determines that the winning has occurred.

In such a gaming machine, if the input acquisition information acquired based on the player's input is the input winning information, it is determined as a winning in the input winning determination. Therefore, the player can make the player input while expecting that the input winning information will be acquired, and thus the game interest can be enhanced.

<Game machine A7>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
A gaming machine, wherein the input hit determining means determines that the input win is a win when the mode of the input by the player is a win mode.

In such a gaming machine, when a player's input is performed in a win mode, it is determined as a win in the input hit determination. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think about the winning mode of the player's input, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Game machine A8>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
a selection image display means for displaying a plurality of selection images selectable by the player;
As the player input, it is possible to perform a selection operation for selecting a predetermined selection image from a plurality of selection images,
The game machine, wherein the input hit determination means performs the input hit determination based on the selection operation.

In such a game machine, input hit determination is performed based on a selection operation for selecting a predetermined selection image from a plurality of selection images. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think about which selection image to select, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines used in gaming halls.

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24 First starting port, 25 Second starting port, 28 First big winning port (variable ball entry), 35 Second big prize opening (variable ball entry) , 38 . RAM (entering ball acquisition information storage means), 220... Sub-control board, 221... CPU (preliminary effect executing means, prompting effect executing means).

Claims (2)

A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
detection means for detecting player input made by a player;
input hit determination means for determining whether or not there is a hit based on the player input;
a ball entry acquisition information storage means for storing ball entry acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start hole;
with
The input hit determination means executes an effect for prompting the player to perform a first operation as the player input when the entered ball acquisition information is the first information, and the entered ball acquisition information is the second information. If it is information, an effect is executed to prompt the player to perform the second operation as the player input,
When executing an effect prompting the player to perform the first operation as the player input, the probability that the input win is determined to be a hit is a first probability,
When executing an effect prompting the player to perform the second operation as the player input, the probability that the input win is determined to be a hit is a second probability higher than the first probability,
A gaming machine capable of executing a probability suggesting effect suggesting a probability of being determined to be a hit in the input winning determination. A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
detection means for detecting player input made by a player;
input hit determination means for determining whether or not there is a hit based on the input by the player during the input acceptance period;
a ball entry acquisition information storage means for storing ball entry acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start hole;
with
The input hit determination means sets the input reception period to a first time when the entry acquisition information is the first information, and sets the input reception period to a first time when the entry acquisition information is the second information. shall be the second hour,
when the input acceptance period is the first time , the probability of the input hit determination being determined as the hit is a first probability;
when the input acceptance period is a second time , the probability of the input win determination being determined to be a hit is a second probability higher than the first probability;
A gaming machine capable of executing a probability suggesting effect suggesting a probability of being determined to be a hit in the input winning determination.

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