JP7349701B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) in which a game is played by firing game balls toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board, identification information is collected based on the detection of a gaming ball by a predetermined detection means (for example, a starting hole sensor). It has become popular to display a variable number (for example, a special symbol) and then stop and display it in a winning or losing manner. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, the player is provided with benefits (for example, execution of a jackpot game or improvement in winning probability). There are also gaming machines that have multiple winning modes that provide different benefits to players.

These gaming machines are generally equipped with performance execution means that can execute various game performances, and as the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning format, one of the multiple winning formats is selected. It is known that after a performance suggesting a stop display in the form of , it is possible to perform a performance of reselecting the type of winning mode (so-called re-lottery performance) (for example, Patent Document 1). With the re-lottery performance, it is possible to make the player expect an advantageous winning pattern.

JP2012-239771A

However, as mentioned above, it has already become commonplace to perform a re-lottery effect in conjunction with the stop display of the winning mode of the identification information, and simply disclosing the re-selected winning mode is no longer enough to increase the enjoyment of the game. There was a problem that it could not be raised sufficiently.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, and when performing a re-lottery effect in which the type of the suggested winning mode is reselected as the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance gaming interest.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the first gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In a game machine that plays a game by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means, the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes or in a losing mode in which the player's profits are different. Identification information display means;
As the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, after a presentation suggesting that the identification information is stopped and displayed in any one of the plurality of winning modes, a re-lottery in which the type of the winning mode is reselected. Equipped with a performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
The plurality of winning modes include a first winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum, a second winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the first winning mode, and a winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the second winning mode. It has a third winning mode with a small profit,
When executing the re-lottery effect, the player is notified that the re-lottery effect is to be started, and after first disclosing whether or not the re-selected winning mode is the second winning mode, If it is not the second winning mode, then the first winning mode or the third winning mode is disclosed.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the second gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In a game machine that plays a game by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means, the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes or in a losing mode in which the player's profits are different. Identification information display means;
As the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, after a presentation suggesting that the identification information is stopped and displayed in any one of the plurality of winning modes, a re-lottery in which the type of the winning mode is reselected. A production execution means capable of executing production;
Equipped with
The plurality of winning modes include a first winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum, a second winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the first winning mode, and a winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the second winning mode. It has a third winning mode with a small profit,
In the re-lottery performance, it is first disclosed whether or not the reselected winning mode is the second winning mode, and then, if it is not the second winning mode, then the first winning mode or the third winning mode is disclosed. Disclose the aspect;
The re-lottery performance is a content that announces the ranking of a specific target associated with a player among a plurality of targets, and when the specific target ranks first, it is disclosed that the first winning mode has been achieved. , disclosing that the specific object is in the second winning mode when it comes in second place, and disclosing that it is the third winning mode when the specific object is in third place,
When announcing the ranking in the re-lottery performance, the second place is first announced from among the plurality of targets, and then the first place is announced if the specific target is not the second place. shall be.

According to the present invention, when performing a re-lottery performance in which the type of the suggested winning mode is reselected as the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, game interest can be further enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board configuration of a game board 20 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged segment display section 50. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one mode of display on the effect display device 41. FIG. This is a flowchart showing a general flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. 7 is a flowchart showing special operation processing in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating a variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart showing the symbol variation effect processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. It is a flow chart showing re-lottery effect processing of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a re-lottery effect is performed on the effect display device 41 by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment executing the re-lottery effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the re-lottery production process of a modification. It is an explanatory view showing an example in which a re-lottery effect is performed on the effect display device 41 by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of a modified example executing the re-lottery effect process.

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (gaming machine) called "Seven Machine" or "DigiPachi" will be described. In the examples, "front" and "front" indicate "the front with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "the direction approaching the player (the front side as seen from the player)", and "rear" and "front" indicate ``Back'' indicates ``the back with respect to the gaming machine'', that is, ``the direction away from the player (the back side as seen from the player)''. Furthermore, "above" means "top" as seen from the player, "bottom" means "bottom" as seen from the player, and "left" means "bottom" as seen from the player. "Left" indicates "left", and "right" indicates "right" as seen from the player.

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported by the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is removably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, , the game board 20 is exposed. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame constructed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms the outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

A window portion 4a is formed approximately at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the later-described gaming area of the gaming board 20 arranged on the back side through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right side of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into this small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize a segment display section, which will be described later, of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d).

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided at the right periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5c is provided at the left periphery of the window 4a. is provided. Further, a pair of upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right sides above the window portion 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided on the front side of the lower part of the main body frame 2. These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven to enhance the performance effect on the game.

An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4a in the front frame 4. The upper tray portion 7 stores game balls lent out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and game balls lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 and game balls paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 are stored. The balls are stored.

On the right side of the lower tray part 8 in the front frame 4, a firing handle 9 is provided which can be rotated by the player. The rotation axis of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. Game balls stored in the upper tray portion 7 are supplied to this firing device unit 261. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit 261, and the firing motor built in the firing device unit 261 operates, and the game is played with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. A ball is fired.

In addition, a production button 10a that can be pressed and pressed by the player is provided on the front edge of the upper plate part 7, and a production button 10a that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 8. A jog shuttle 10b is provided that is capable of moving. These performance buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are performance operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game performance is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board structure of the game board 20 of this embodiment. 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 fired from the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released into the game area 21, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the gaming area 21 is visible to the player through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b) of the front frame 4, it goes without saying that the game ball flowing down the gaming area 21 is also visible to the player through the window 4a. be.

A central device 40 is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area 21, and the central device 40 includes an effect display device 41. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and can display various images for effects on its display screen. Note that the display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later using a separate diagram.

A normal symbol activation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the gaming area 21. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, it is detected by the built-in gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) and flows downward.

A first starting port 24 is provided below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. The first starting port 24 opens upward, and the possibility of the game ball entering is constant (constant), so that the game ball can enter at all times. The game ball that enters the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3).

A second starting port 25 is provided below the first starting port 24 in the gaming area 21, and the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed. The second starting port 25 of this embodiment is open toward the front and is equipped with an opening/closing door 26 that is rotatable with its lower end as an axis and its upper end tilted forward, and the opening/closing door 26 is approximately It can be changed into a closed state in which it stands upright and game balls cannot enter (or it is difficult to enter), and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates forward and game balls can enter (or it is easy to enter). be. In FIG. 2, the second starting port 25 is shown in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the first starting opening 24 in the gaming area 21, there is provided a large winning opening 28 which has a substantially rectangular shape and opens toward the front. The grand prize opening 28 is equipped with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated by tilting the upper end forward with the lower end as an axis. The door 29 can be rotated forward to change to an open state in which game balls can enter. In FIG. 2, the big prize opening 28 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the big winning hole 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and is detected by the big winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3).

On the left side of the first starting opening 24 in the gaming area 21, two other winning openings 30 are provided. In addition, the winning hole 30 is opened upward, and there is no change in the possibility of the game ball entering the game ball, so that the game ball can enter the game ball at all times. The game ball that has entered the other winning hole 30 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and is detected by the other winning hole sensor 30s (see FIG. 3).

Further, around each of the game machines described above, there are provided a windmill-type wheel 31 that influences the path of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown in FIG. 2). Furthermore, an out port 33 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 21, and the ball enters any of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, big winning port 28, and other winning ports 30 mentioned above. The missing game balls are discharged from the outlet 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, due to the arrangement of a plurality of game nails, the above-mentioned first starting opening 24 and other winning openings 30 are caused to flow down the area to the left of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Game balls can be entered. On the other hand, game balls flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can pass through or enter the normal symbol activation gate 27, the second starting port 25, and the big winning port 28. be. In the following, firing the game ball so as to make it flow down the area to the left of the central device 40 is also expressed as "left-handed hitting", and firing the game ball so as to let it flow down the area to the right of the central device 40 is also referred to as "left-handed hitting". is also expressed as "right-handed." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, and other winning ports 30, three game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball is put out and enters the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are paid out.

Furthermore, at the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the gaming board 20, a segment display section 50 is provided that displays information related to gaming using a combination of a plurality of LEDs. The segment display section 50 is visible to the player through a small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Note that the display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later using a separate diagram.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards and various boards. Broadly speaking, focusing on functions, there is a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the presentation of the game, and a sub-control board 220 that controls the image processing under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and audio control board 230 that controls display and audio output; a lamp control board 226 that controls lamp light emission under the control of the sub-control board 220; and a lamp control board 226 that controls the lending and payout of game balls. It is composed of a payout control board 240, a firing control board 260 that controls the firing of game balls, and the like. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222, etc. in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), RAM (RAM 203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input/output circuits, etc., and various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by a bus. has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball passing through the normal symbol activation gate 27, a big winning hole sensor 28s that detects the game ball that enters the big winning hole 28, and others that detects the game ball that enters the winning hole 30. Winning port sensor 30s etc. are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first starting opening sensor 24s, second starting opening sensor 25s, gate sensor 27s, big winning opening sensor 28s, other winning opening sensor 30s, etc. , a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal was input is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, etc. Note that the first starting port sensor 24s and the second starting port sensor 25s of this embodiment correspond to the "detecting means" of the present invention.

The main control board 200 also includes a starting port solenoid 26m that drives the opening/closing door 26 that can switch the second starting port 25 between the open state and the closed state, and a starting port solenoid 26m that drives the opening and closing door 26 that can switch the second starting port 25 between the open state and the closed state. A large prize opening solenoid 29m that drives the door 29 that can be opened and closed, a segment display section 50, etc. are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the starting opening solenoid 26m, the big winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50.

An image and audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, a production operation board 228, and the like 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 commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, commands specifying display images and output audio are sent to the image and audio control board 230, and commands are sent to the lamp control board 226 to control the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as "various types"). A game effect is performed by transmitting a command specifying a light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the performance button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter also referred to as "performance operation section 10a, 10b") via the performance operation board 228, the CPU 221 responds to the operation. Perform the corresponding game performance.

The image and 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. When the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, video data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236, and transmits the signal of the audio data to the amplifier board 224. Audio is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel to the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, its detection 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 game balls. Moreover, when the payout control board 240 receives a payout command instructing the payout of game balls from the main control board 200, it drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls.

Further, a firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and a firing device unit 261 is connected to the firing control board 260. The firing device unit 261 includes a firing motor 262 for firing game balls, a touch switch 263 for detecting that the player is touching the firing handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the firing handle 9, the firing motor 262 can be operated, and the game ball is fired with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9.

B. Game overview:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the player rotates the firing handle 9 with the game balls stored in the upper tray part 7, the game balls stored in the upper tray part 7 are supplied one by one to the firing device unit 261, and as shown in FIG. The ball is used to fire toward the game area 21 mentioned above. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down into a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, the game ball may be shot so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (to hit the ball to the left), or the game ball may be shot so as to flow down the right side area of the central device 40. You can fire (right-handed).

As described above, a game ball hit to the left can enter the first starting port 24. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number) is obtained, and based on the value of the judgment random number, it is determined whether the game ball has hit the jackpot or not. After making a jackpot determination to determine whether the game is a loss or not, a first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner on the segment display section 50. Further, a game ball hit to the right can enter the second starting port 25. When the game ball enters the second starting port 25 and is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a random number is obtained and a jackpot is determined, and then a second special symbol is displayed on the segment display section 50. (hereinafter also referred to as "second special map"). In addition, below, when there is no need to particularly distinguish between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, they may be simply referred to as "special symbol."

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged view of the segment display section 50. As shown in FIG. As described above, the segment display section 50 is visible to the player through the small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. As shown in the figure, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special symbol display section 51 that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display section 52 that displays a second special symbol. It is composed of 9 LEDs. The first special figure and the second special figure are displayed variably by blinking nine LEDs (switching the LEDs to be lit) on the corresponding display sections 51 and 52, and with a predetermined combination of LEDs lit. Stop display. At this time, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the LED of the combination corresponding to the jackpot symbol is lit up, and if it is a miss, the LED of the combination corresponding to the miss symbol is lit. Note that the first special figure and the second special figure of this embodiment correspond to the "identification information" of the present invention, and the segment display section 50 of this embodiment corresponds to the "identification information display means" of the present invention. It is equivalent. Further, the jackpot symbol of this embodiment corresponds to the "winning mode" of the present invention, and the losing symbol of this embodiment corresponds to the "losing mode" of the present invention.

In addition, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the conditions for starting a new variable display are not met while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the value of the judgment random number obtained when the ball enters the first starting port 24 is stored as the first special symbol pending, and the value of the judgment random number obtained when the ball enters the second starting port 25 is stored as the second special symbol. Save as figure pending. After that, when the start conditions for a new variable display of the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) are met, a jackpot determination is made based on the 1st special symbol reservation or 2nd special symbol reservation, and the corresponding special symbol is Displays changing symbols. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can store up to four such first special symbol reservations and four second special symbol reservations. In addition, if both the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are stored, the jackpot determination based on the second special figure reservation is performed with priority over the first special figure reservation (the second special figure reservation). Therefore, the jackpot determination based on the first special figure reservation is performed when the second special figure reservation is not stored.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 includes a first special symbol reservation display section 53 that displays the stored number of first special symbol reservations (first special symbol reservation number), and a second special symbol reservation memory. A second special figure reservation display section 54 for displaying the number (second special figure reservation number) is provided, each of which is composed of two LEDs. In these pending display sections 53 and 54, if the number of pending items is 0, both LEDs are turned off, if the number of pending items is 1, one LED is lit, and if the number of pending items is 2, both LEDs are turned off. Two LEDs light up, one LED blinks if the number of pending items is three, and two LEDs blink if the number of pending items is four.

When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game is executed in which the jackpot opening 28 is opened. In the jackpot game, a round game is repeated multiple times in which the opened jackpot 28 is closed when the maximum number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter or a predetermined opening time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. . As mentioned above, a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, and when a game ball enters the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are paid out as prize balls. The larger the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the more prize balls the player can win. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided, and depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds of round games (number of rounds) etc. differs among the plurality of jackpot games. Either one will be executed.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot symbols: jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C. Three types of stop display are provided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The probabilities are different. As shown in Figure 5(a), when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed with a probability of 20%, and jackpot symbol B is stopped with a probability of 40%. is displayed, and the jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed with a probability of 40%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed with a probability of 30%, and jackpot symbol B is displayed with a probability of 40%. The jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed with a probability of 30%.

When jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game with 16 rounds (16R) is played, and when jackpot symbol B or jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 4 (4R). ) jackpot game is played. Further, in the case of the jackpot symbol C, after the end of the jackpot game, the probability that the jackpot determination result will be a jackpot (jackpot probability) is set to a predetermined normal probability (low probability). On the other hand, in the case of jackpot symbol A or jackpot symbol B, after the jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability, and the so-called "probability change state" continues until the next jackpot game. Ru. Regarding the jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the normal probability is set to about 1/300, and the high probability is set to about 1/100.

In this way, the profits of the three types of jackpot symbols A to C are different for the player, and for the player, the profit of jackpot symbol A is the highest, the profit of jackpot symbol B is the next largest, and the profit of jackpot symbol C is the next largest. is the minimum. For this reason, players tend to most expect the jackpot symbol A, at least hope for the jackpot symbol B, and wish to avoid the jackpot symbol C if possible. Incidentally, the jackpot pattern A of this embodiment corresponds to the "first winning mode" of the present invention, and the jackpot symbol B of this embodiment corresponds to the "second winning mode" of the present invention, The jackpot symbol C of this embodiment corresponds to the "third winning mode" of the present invention.

Further, as described above, the normal symbol activation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the normal symbol activation gate 27. . When a game ball passing through the normal symbol activation gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining whether the regular symbol hits or not) is obtained, and based on the value of the random number, whether the ball is a regular symbol hit or miss is determined. After the normal symbol hit determination is performed, the segment display section 50 displays a variable display of the normal symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal symbol display section 56 for displaying normal symbols, and is composed of two left and right LEDs. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner by blinking two LEDs (switching the LED to be lit) on the common symbol display section 56, and is stopped and displayed with one LED lit. At this time, if the result of the winning determination is a winning pattern, the left LED corresponding to the winning pattern is turned on, and if it is a loss, the right LED corresponding to the winning pattern is turned on. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per common symbol, the second starting port 25 is opened for a predetermined period of time and then returns to the closed state. The possibility that the game ball will enter the ball increases (that is, the possibility that the second special symbol will be displayed in a variable manner).

In addition, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, if the conditions for starting a new variable display are not met, such as during normal symbol fluctuation display, the value of the acquired judgment random number will be put on hold for the normal symbol. It is possible to store up to four files. Thereafter, when the start condition for a new variable display of normal symbols is met, a normal symbol hit determination and a variable display of normal symbols are performed based on the normal symbol reservation. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a general figure reservation display section 57 composed of two LEDs. It is displayed on the display section 57.

The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal map winning game differs depending on whether it is in the "electric support state" or the "non-electric support state". In the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. In addition, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit (probability of normal pattern hit) is higher than in the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is set to be shorter. Therefore, in the electric support state, the possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (that is, the possibility that the variable display of the second special symbol will be performed) increases compared to the non-electric support state, and the electric support state In the middle game, it is advantageous for the player to hit right-handed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 composed of three LEDs, and by lighting up the three LEDs in the electric support display section 58, the electric support is activated. Indicates that the status is in progress.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols A to C are provided as described above, and no matter which one is stopped and displayed, the electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game. In the case of the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability after the end of the jackpot game, and when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), a non-electric support state is set. In the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is likely to be set shorter than in the non-electric support state, so below, the state in which the electric support state and the jackpot probability are set to the normal probability will be referred to as the "time saving state". It is sometimes called. On the other hand, in the case of jackpot symbol A or jackpot symbol B, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game, and the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot game, and the electric support state continues during the variable probability state. be done.

Further, in conjunction with the variable display of the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) described above, the performance display device 41 displays various images for performance. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one mode of display on the effect display device 41. On the display screen of the performance display device 41, three identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and a background image 41d serving as the background thereof can be displayed as performance patterns. When the variable display of special symbols starts on the first special symbol display section 51 or the second special symbol display section 52 of the segment display section 50, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed as a plurality of numbers in the production display device 41 as well. An effect (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation effect") is performed in which the numbers (for example, nine numbers "1" to "9") are switched one after another and displayed in a variable manner. In addition to numbers, the identification pattern may be a pattern of letters, figures, symbols, etc., as long as it is in a form that allows the player to identify the type.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, first the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as one of "1" to "9", then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle The identification pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. When the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as a missing symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a combination with the same number that is not aligned (a random pattern). On the other hand, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols, they are stopped and displayed in combinations with the same number (Zeros).

In this way, by making the display contents of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in the effect display device 41 correspond to the display contents of the special symbol, two of the three identification symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 6(b). If the numbers are the same when the numbers are displayed, the player will watch the fluctuating display of the identification symbols (symbol variation effect), hoping that the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end will also be the same numbers. In this way, the performance that is performed while the last identification symbol is displayed in a state where two identification symbols are stopped and displayed as the same symbol is called a "reach effect", and by generating the reach effect, the game's interest is increased. It is possible to increase In addition, these reach performances include a normal reach performance (normal reach performance) and a reach performance that lasts longer than the normal reach performance (super reach performance). This suggests that there is a high possibility that the symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be stopped and displayed on a zero (jackpot reliability).

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols A to C are provided as described above, and in principle, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed when "7" is aligned. This suggests that it is a jackpot symbol A, and the same odd numbers other than 7 are aligned and displayed in a stopped manner, suggesting that it is a jackpot symbol B, and the same even numbers are aligned and displayed in a stopped manner, which indicates a jackpot symbol. This suggests that C. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, after indicating the confirmation of a jackpot by aligning the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with the same numbers and stopping and displaying them, the effect is to reselect the type of jackpot symbol as described below. (so-called re-lottery effect) is possible.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the production display device 41, there is a reservation display area 42 (indicated by the broken line in the figure) for displaying reservation symbols corresponding to special symbol reservations (first special symbol reservation and second special symbol reservation). (enclosed part) is provided. In the hold display area 42 of this embodiment, as hold symbols (small circles in the figure), there are unexecuted symbols 43 corresponding to special figure hold for which variable display of special symbols has not yet been executed, and special symbols for which variable display has already started. The executed symbol 44 corresponding to the special symbol reservation that triggered the execution of the symbol is displayed, and if it is in a non-electric support state (when hitting left), the reserved symbol corresponding to the first special symbol reservation is displayed. is displayed, and if it is in the electric support state (when hitting right), a reservation symbol corresponding to the second special symbol reservation is displayed. As mentioned above, in correspondence with the fact that up to four first and second special symbols can be stored, the maximum number of unexecuted symbols 43 can be stored in the reservation display area 42 as shown in the example of FIG. Up to four can be displayed.

C. Control details of the pachinko machine in this example:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the general flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the game control process shown in FIG. 7 based on a timer interrupt that occurs at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec). Note that, in the following description, a description of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing will be omitted.

When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S10). In the main control board 200 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub control board 220 in each process described later are temporarily stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S10), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the performance in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 performs the payout of game balls.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S20) following the output processing (S10). As mentioned above, when a game ball enters any of the first starting hole 24, second starting hole 25, big winning hole 28, and other winning holes 30, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball. . Therefore, in the input process (S20), various sensors that detect balls entering (first starting hole sensor 24s, second starting hole sensor 25s, big winning hole sensor 28s, other winning hole sensors 30s, etc.) detect game balls. decide whether or not. When a game ball is detected, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S10). The payout control board 240 that has received the command pays out three game balls if the game ball enters the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, or other winning port 30 as described above. , if it is the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls will be paid out.

After the input process (S20) is completed, a random number update process (S30) is performed next. As mentioned above, the normal symbol hit determination and the special symbol jackpot determination are performed based on the value of a predetermined determination random number. In addition to this, various other decisions to be described later are made based on the value of a dedicated random number. In the random number update process (S30), these random numbers are updated. Note that the random number is updated not only in the random number update process (S30) in the game control process, but also from the time the game control process ends until the next game control process starts (when a timer interrupt occurs). It may be done in between. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated using this dedicated circuit.

After completing the random number update process (S30), the gate sensor detection process (S40) is performed. In the gate sensor detection process (S40), when the gate sensor 27s detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol activation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). If it is determined that the target number has not been reached, a random number for determining whether or not a normal figure has been reached is obtained, and the obtained random number is stored in the RAM 203 as a normal figure pending.

Following the gate sensor detection process (S40), the starting port sensor detection process (S50) is performed. In the starting port sensor detection process (S50), when the first starting port sensor 24s detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24, the number of reserved first special symbols is set to the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the value has been reached, and if it has not been reached, a predetermined random number for determination is acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special symbol pending. Furthermore, when the second starting port sensor 25s detects the game ball that has entered the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). If it has not been reached, a predetermined random number is obtained, and the obtained random number is stored in the RAM 203 as a second special figure pending. Here, the determination random number includes a jackpot determination random number for determining a jackpot, a symbol determination random number for determining the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the case of a jackpot, and a start of fluctuation display of the special symbol. Obtain a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining a fluctuation pattern from to stop display.

Additionally, along with the storage of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, a hold addition command indicating the addition of a special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. . This hold addition command is sent to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and upon receiving the command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays an unexecuted symbol in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. Add 43.

When the starting port sensor detection process (S50) is completed, the normal operation process (S60) is then performed. In the normal operation process (S60), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner or the normal symbol winning game is being executed. If neither the normal symbol is being displayed fluctuating nor the normal symbol game is in progress, after confirming that a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the normal symbol stopped displaying, the number of pending symbols will be set to "0". Determine whether or not. If the number of reserved Fuzuzu is not "0" (if Fuzuzu reservation is stored), read the Fuzuzu reservation that was stored first, and read out the Fuzuzu reservation (value of Fuzu hit judgment random number) A hit determination is made based on this. In this normal pattern hit determination, if the value of the normal pattern hit judgment random number read out as a normal pattern pending is a predetermined hit value, it is determined to be a normal pattern hit, and if it is an outlier value other than the winning value, it is determined to be an outlier. . As mentioned above, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a general figure is set higher (more winning value) than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the probability of hitting a general figure is set to 1/100. On the other hand, in the electric support state, the probability of winning a normal map is set to 99/100.

Then, based on the result of the normal pattern winning determination, it is determined whether the normal pattern should be stopped and displayed at the normal pattern winning pattern or the non-setting pattern. Furthermore, the variation time of the normal symbols is set, and the variable display of the normal symbols is started, and "1" is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols. As mentioned above, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, while in the electric support state, the fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds. The variation time is set to 1 second.

When the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is judged whether or not the variable time has elapsed, and when the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined normal symbol or out of the symbol. Then, after waiting for the confirmation time to elapse, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, a process is performed to start the fluctuating display of the normal symbol again. On the other hand, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a symbol per common symbol, a game per common symbol is started.

During the normal figure winning game, after driving the starting port solenoid 26m to open the second starting port 25, a process is performed to return the second starting port 25 to the closed state after the opening time has elapsed. As mentioned above, in the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the opening time is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds x 3 times). On the other hand, in the electric support state, the opening time is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 openings). After the normal operation process (S60) is thus completed, the special operation process (S70) is subsequently performed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special operation processing of this embodiment. When starting the special operation process (S70), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (S71). If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (S71: no), it is then determined whether the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a fixed manner ( S72). Once the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, in order to confirm the symbol that was stopped and displayed (the jackpot symbol or the losing symbol), the state in which it is stopped and displayed is maintained until a predetermined period of time has elapsed. This allows confirmation to be displayed.

If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed as confirmed (S72: no), it is determined whether the jackpot flag is set to ON (S73). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is in progress, and a storage area for the jackpot flag is secured in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. If the jackpot flag is not set to ON, that is, if you are not playing a jackpot game (S73: no), then check whether the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number are "0". (S74). If both the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved special symbols are "0" (S74: yes), the special operation process in FIG. 8 is ended without starting the variable display of special symbols. , returns to the game control process of FIG.

On the other hand, if the first special figure reservation number or the second special figure reservation number is not "0" (S74: no), the above-mentioned various judgment random numbers (jackpot judgment random number, pattern determination random number, The value of the random number (fluctuation pattern determining random number) is read out (S75). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the second special symbol reservation is stored first, the second special symbol reservation stored first is read out, and if the second special symbol reservation is not stored, the first one is read out. The first special figure reservation stored in is read out. Therefore, if both the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are stored, the second special figure reservation is read out with priority over the first special figure reservation (the second special figure reservation is given priority). Therefore, the first special figure reservation is read only when the second special figure reservation is not stored.

After reading out the second special figure reservation or the first special figure reservation in this way, a jackpot determination process (S76) is performed. In the jackpot determination process (S76), a jackpot determination is performed using the value of the jackpot determination random number read as the second special figure pending or the first special figure pending while referring to the jackpot determination table (not shown). The jackpot determination table is a table in which jackpot determination results of "jackpot" or "miss" are associated with values of jackpot determination random numbers, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. If the value of the read jackpot determination random number corresponds to a "jackpot" (jackpot value), it is determined to be a jackpot, and if the value corresponds to "outlier" (outlier value), it is determined to be a miss. In addition, as mentioned above, during the variable probability state, the jackpot probability is set to a higher probability than the normal probability, and jackpots are more likely to occur than in the non-variable state. In this example, in the case of non-variable state, a "jackpot" judgment result is obtained with a probability of about 1/300, whereas in the case of variable state, it takes about 100 minutes. A "jackpot" determination result can be obtained with a probability of 1.

Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols A to C are provided, as described above, and the profits for the player are different. The determination of the jackpot symbol is performed using the value of the symbol determination random number read out as the second special symbol reservation or the first special symbol reservation while referring to the jackpot symbol determination table (not shown). The jackpot symbol determination table is a table in which the value of the symbol determination random number and three types of jackpot symbols A to C are associated with each other, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. Then, the jackpot symbol associated with the value of the read symbol determination random number is determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, the miss symbol is determined as a stop symbol. Furthermore, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the three types of jackpot symbols A to C have different probabilities of being determined as stop symbols for the first symbol and the second symbol. For this reason, the jackpot symbol determination table is divided into one for the first special symbol and one for the second special symbol.For the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol A is 20%, the jackpot symbol B is 40%, and the jackpot symbol While C is determined with a probability of 40%, in the case of the second special symbol, jackpot symbol A is determined with a probability of 30%, jackpot symbol B is determined with a probability of 40%, and jackpot symbol C is determined with a probability of 30%.

Following the jackpot determination process (S76) as described above, a fluctuation pattern determination process (S77) is performed. Here, the fluctuating pattern is used to identify the time (fluctuation time) from when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts fluctuating display until it stops displaying, and multiple patterns are provided. The set variation patterns have different set variation times. In the fluctuation pattern determination process (S77), the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number read out as the second special symbol reservation or the first special symbol reservation is used to determine the special symbol whose fluctuation display is to be started while referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table. Determine the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating a variation pattern determination table. As shown in the figure, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number is associated with the fluctuation pattern ID attached to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns, and the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number is associated with the fluctuation pattern ID assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation times are different from each other. Such a variation pattern determination table is roughly divided into a table for a variable probability state, a table for a time saving state, and a table for a normal state, depending on the gaming state. As described above, the electric support state is set in the variable probability state and the time saving state, whereas the non-electric support state is set in the normal state. Further, in the electric support state, the variation time of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is set shorter than in the non-electric support state. Therefore, in the variation pattern determination table for the variable probability state and the time saving state, many variation patterns whose variation time is shorter than those in the variation pattern determination table for the normal state are set.

The variation pattern determination tables, which are roughly divided according to the gaming state in this way, are subdivided into a jackpot table and a miss table, respectively, according to the result of the jackpot determination. When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the above-mentioned reach effect is often performed, and in order to easily secure the execution time, the jackpot table has a longer fluctuation time than the loss table. A fluctuation pattern is set. Moreover, the subdivision of the various variation pattern determination tables is not limited to this, and may be subdivided according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), for example. Furthermore, the fluctuation pattern may be subdivided according to the number of stored special figures on hold, and the larger the number of special figures on hold, the shorter the fluctuation time is set in order to speed up the use of the hold. It may also be used as a decision table.

In the fluctuation pattern determination process (S77), while referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table selected according to the current gaming state, the result of jackpot determination, the type of special symbol, the stored number of reserved special symbols, etc. The variation pattern associated with the value of the variation pattern determination random number read as the second special figure reservation or the first special figure reservation is determined as the current variation pattern.

When the variation pattern determination process (S77) is completed, the variation display of special symbols is started (S78). In addition, with the start of the variable display of special symbols, if it is the second special symbol, "1" is subtracted from the second special symbol reservation number, and if it is the first special symbol, "1" is subtracted from the first special symbol reservation number. ” is subtracted. Furthermore, a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern and a stop symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. These commands are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). As will be described later, by receiving these commands, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol.

Once the variable display of the special symbols has started in this way, the special operation process shown in FIG. 8 is once terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. In the game control process, when returning from the special operation process (S70), it is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt occurs every 4 msec, the game control process of FIG. 7 is executed again. Then, when a series of processes after the output process (S10) are performed and the special operation process (S70) is restarted, it is determined in S71 shown in FIG. (S71: yes), special symbol stop processing (S79) is performed.

In the special symbol stop process (S79), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As mentioned above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation display, and if the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed, the special symbol stop processing ( S79) is finished, the special operation process in FIG. 8 is also finished, and the process returns to the game control process in FIG.

Thereafter, while repeating the game control process in FIG. 7, when the variation time of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined stop symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol). In addition, a time period (determined time) for which a specific symbol that has been stopped and displayed is determined to be displayed is set. Furthermore, a variable stop command indicating the stop display of the special symbol is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and upon receiving the command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the symbol fluctuation performance on the performance display device 41.

When the special operation process in FIG. 8 ends with the special symbol being stopped and displayed (confirmed display) in this way, in the next special operation process, it is determined in S72 that the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed (S72: (yes), special symbol confirmation processing (S80) is performed. In the special symbol confirmation process (S80), it is first determined whether the confirmation time has elapsed since the stop display of the special symbol, and if the confirmation time has not yet elapsed, the special symbol confirmation process (S80) is immediately terminated, The special operation process in FIG. 8 is also completed, and the process returns to the game control process in FIG.

Thereafter, when the special symbol confirmation time has elapsed, it is determined whether the confirmed and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol. If the confirmed and displayed special symbol is a missed symbol, then it is determined whether or not the time saving state is in progress. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when in the time saving state, the number of changes in the special symbol is counted by the time saving counter, and a storage area for the time saving counter is secured in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. There is. When the jackpot probability is the normal probability and the number of changes of the special symbol counted during the time saving state in the electric support state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the electric support state is ended and the non-electric support state is entered. Set to normal state. Further, as the gaming state changes, a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). On the other hand, if it is not in the time saving state but in the variable probability state or in the normal state, the special operation process of FIG. 8 is directly ended.

On the other hand, if the confirmed and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot game is in progress is set to ON, and the opening pattern of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game (the number of rounds, (opening hours, closing hours, etc.). As mentioned above, the number of rounds varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol A to C) that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display). In addition, a jackpot start command indicating the start of a jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

When the special operation process in FIG. 8 is finished with the jackpot flag set to ON in this way, in the next special operation process, it is determined in S73 that the jackpot flag is set to ON (S73: yes). , performs jackpot game processing (S81). In the jackpot game process (S81), the round game is started by first driving the jackpot solenoid 29m to open the jackpot 28. After that, when the opening time elapses or the maximum number of game balls enters the grand prize opening 28, the grand prize opening 28 is closed and the round game ends, and the next round game is started after waiting for the closing time to pass. Start. Then, once the set number of rounds has been completed, the jackpot flag is set to OFF. In addition, a jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). The jackpot game of this embodiment corresponds to the "specific game" of the present invention, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this embodiment corresponds to the "specific game execution means" of the present invention.

Furthermore, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set according to the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbols A to C) that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display). In other words, when jackpot symbol A or jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed, it is set to a variable probability state (an electric support state where the jackpot probability is set to a high probability), and when jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed, it is set to a time saving state. (Electric support state where the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability). Further, a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Note that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this embodiment corresponds to the "probability setting means" of the present invention.

When the special operation process shown in FIG. 8 ends with the jackpot flag set to OFF in this way, in the next special operation process, unless the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are "0" (S74 :no), processing for starting a new variable display of special symbols (S75 to S78) is performed.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game in the pachinko machine 1 by repeatedly performing the game control process as described above. Further, as described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits various commands to the sub control board 220 while executing the game control process. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the specific content of the effect based on the received command, and specifies the display content and audio content to the image and audio control board 230 and the lamp control board 226, thereby displaying the effect. Various game performances are performed using the device 41, various speakers 6a, 6b, and various lamps 5a to 5c. Below, a process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on commands received from the main control board 200 will be described.

C-2. Symbol variation production processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation effect processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. This symbol variation effect processing is performed based on a timer interrupt that occurs at a predetermined period. Note that, in the following description, a description of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing will be omitted. Note that the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 corresponds to the "effect execution means" of the present invention.

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts the symbol variation production process, it first determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 200 (S100). As described above, the variation pattern designation command is a command that specifies the variation pattern of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) whose variable display is started on the segment display section 50. When the fluctuation pattern designation command is received (S100: yes), it is determined whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S101). From the main control board 200, a stop symbol designation command that designates the stop symbol of the special symbol is transmitted together with the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines the jackpot based on the received stop symbol designation command. It is possible to grasp the result (whether it is a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol).

If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss (S101: no), the content of the symbol variation effect at the time of a loss is determined in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (S102). As mentioned above, the variation pattern corresponds to the variation time of the special symbol, and the performance execution time of a large number of symbol variation performances coincides with the variation time corresponding to any variation pattern. Therefore, from among a large number of symbol variation performances, the symbol variation performance with the performance execution time corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as the current symbol variation performance. In addition, many symbol variation effects include the above-mentioned reach effect, but if a variation pattern with a short variation time is specified, the execution time of the symbol variation effect will naturally be short, and the reach effect etc. If there is no time to do so, a symbol variation performance is determined in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a momentary variation. In addition, since this is a symbol variation effect when the game is out, the stopping pattern of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c at the time of ending is determined to be the same number but not aligned.

After determining the content of the symbol variation performance in this way, the symbol variation performance is started (S103). That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits a command specifying the content of the determined symbol variation effect to the image/audio control board 230. The image and audio control board 230 that has received the command displays an image corresponding to the command on the effect display device 41, and outputs sounds corresponding to the command from the various speakers 6a and 6b. As a result, the effect display device 41 starts to display the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in a variable manner, and a ready-to-reach effect is performed.

On the other hand, in the judgment in S101, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S101: yes), the content of the symbol variation effect at the time of jackpot is determined according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command (S104). . When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, it is common to perform a reach effect as a symbol variation effect. In addition, in the symbol variation performance when hitting the jackpot, there is a high possibility that the normal reach performance will develop into a super reach performance compared to when it misses.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not to perform a re-lottery effect (S105). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, after the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are aligned with the same number and stopped and displayed in the symbol variation performance, it is possible to execute the re-lottery performance as described above, Whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect is determined by a lottery performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. In addition, it is not limited to the lottery, and it may be determined in advance whether or not to perform the re-lottery performance in association with the variation pattern of the special symbol.

If the re-lottery effect is not to be executed (S105: no), depending on the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbols A to C) specified by the stop symbol designation command, when ending the symbol variation effect at the time of jackpot, The stopping manner of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is determined (S106). That is, if it is a jackpot pattern A, the stopping mode is determined in which the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are all "7", and if it is a jackpot pattern B, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are the same odd number other than 7. A stopping mode in which the symbols are aligned is determined, and if it is a jackpot symbol C, a stopping mode in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same even number is determined. After determining the stopping manner of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in this manner, the symbol variation performance is started on the performance display device 41 (S103).

On the other hand, when executing the re-lottery effect (S105: yes), the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are selected regardless of the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol A to C) specified by the stop symbol designation command. A stopping mode in which the numbers are the same even number is determined (S107), and then the re-lottery flag is set to ON (S108). The re-lottery flag is a flag indicating that a re-lottery effect is scheduled to be executed, and a storage area for the re-lottery flag is secured in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. Then, once the re-lottery flag is set to ON, the symbol variation effect is started (S103).

After starting the symbol variation performance in this way, it is then determined whether a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 200 (S110). As mentioned above, the variation stop command is a command that indicates the stop display of the special symbol, and if the variation stop command has not been received yet (S110: no), the symbol variation in FIG. 10 is continued while the symbol variation effect is continued. The performance processing is temporarily ended.

Thereafter, when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined period, the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 10 is started again. At this time, if the symbol variation effect is being executed, a new variation pattern designation command will not be sent from the main control board 200, and in the judgment at S100, no variation pattern designation command has been received (S100: no), the processes of S101 to S108 described above are omitted, and it is determined again whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received (S110).

If the fluctuation stop command is received (S110: yes), the symbol fluctuation performance being executed on the performance display device 41 is ended (S111). At this time, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a predetermined stopping manner depending on the result of the jackpot determination, the type of the jackpot symbol, and the presence or absence of a re-lottery performance.

When the symbol variation effect is finished, it is determined whether the re-lottery flag is set to ON (S112). If the re-lottery flag is not set to ON (S112: no), the symbol variation production process in FIG. 10 is terminated, and when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined period, the symbol variation production process in FIG. 10 is executed again. . When a fluctuation pattern designation command is received from the main control board 200 (S100: yes), a series of processes from S101 onward are executed to perform a new symbol fluctuation effect.

On the other hand, if the re-lottery flag is set to ON (S112: yes), a re-lottery effect process is executed (S113). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the re-lottery effect processing of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the re-lottery production process (S113), first, the start of the re-lottery is announced (S120). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the start of the game is announced by displaying the words "re-lottery" on the performance display device 41.

Next, among the three types of jackpot symbols A to C, the effect display device determines whether or not the player's profit is the middle jackpot symbol B, which is smaller than jackpot symbol A but larger than jackpot symbol C. 41 (S121). In addition, it is determined whether the stop symbol of the special symbol actually designated by the stop symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol B (S122). Then, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the jackpot symbol B (S122: yes), it is disclosed that it is the jackpot symbol B (S123). When the re-lottery effect is ended in this way, the re-lottery flag is set to OFF (S124), the re-lottery effect process of FIG. 11 is ended, and the process returns to the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 10. In the symbol variation production process, when returning from the re-lottery production process (S113), it is once terminated, and when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined period, the symbol variation production process of FIG. 10 is executed again.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S122, if the stop symbol of the special symbol is not the jackpot symbol B (S122: no), it is disclosed that it is not the jackpot symbol B (S125). Subsequently, the performance display device 41 performs a performance for determining whether the player's profit is the maximum jackpot symbol A or the minimum jackpot symbol C (S126). In addition, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol actually designated by the stop symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol A (S127). Then, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the jackpot symbol A (S127: yes), it is disclosed that it is the jackpot symbol A (S128). On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is not the jackpot symbol A (S127: no), it is disclosed that it is the remaining jackpot symbol C (S129). Thereafter, when the re-lottery flag is set to OFF (S124), the re-lottery effect process of FIG. 11 is ended and the process returns to the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a re-lottery effect is performed on the effect display device 41 by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment executing the re-lottery effect process. First, in FIG. 12(a), identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed together at "4" on the performance display device 41, thereby indicating confirmation of a jackpot. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a general rule, the stopping pattern in which the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same even number indicates a jackpot pattern C, and the jackpot pattern C has three types. The player's profit is the smallest among the jackpot symbols A to C. Therefore, even though the player has won the jackpot, he or she tends to be disappointed that it is the jackpot symbol C.

In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 12(b), the characters "Re-lottery" are displayed on the effect display device 41 to announce the start of the re-lottery effect in which the type of jackpot symbol is reselected. , it is possible to make the player expect a jackpot symbol with a large profit (promotion). Instead of simply disclosing the results of the re-lottery (the actual special symbols that have stopped), first, as shown in FIG. A performance display device 41 performs a performance to determine whether or not it is a jackpot symbol B in which is in the middle.

As a result of the determination, the example shown in FIG. 12(d) discloses that it is the jackpot symbol B. At this time, the player feels glad that although the jackpot symbol A was not the one with the maximum profit, it was the jackpot symbol B which at least provided a larger profit than the jackpot symbol C with the smallest profit. In addition, in conjunction with disclosing that the jackpot symbol B is in this manner, an effect may be performed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are aligned with the same odd number other than 7 and are stopped and displayed in accordance with the principle.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 12(e), the words "Other than jackpot symbol B" are displayed on the effect display device 41 to disclose that the jackpot symbol B is not the jackpot symbol B. ), the performance display device 41 performs a performance for determining whether it is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol C. Thereby, the player's expectation that the jackpot symbol A has the highest profit can be further increased.

As a result of the determination, the example shown in FIG. 12(g) discloses that it is the jackpot symbol A. At this time, the player feels extremely lucky to have received the jackpot symbol A, which he was most looking forward to, and his interest in the game increases greatly. In addition, in conjunction with disclosing that it is the jackpot symbol A, an effect may be performed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are aligned at "7" and stopped and displayed according to the principle.

On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 12(h) discloses that it is the jackpot symbol C. At this time, the player is disappointed that it was the jackpot symbol C that he most wanted to avoid, but since there was still a possibility that the jackpot symbol C was the jackpot symbol C until the end, it was better to have the jackpot symbol C suddenly revealed. , I feel a little disappointed. In addition, in conjunction with disclosing that it is the jackpot symbol C, an effect may be performed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are arranged in the same even number and stopped and displayed in accordance with the principle.

As explained above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as the special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the three types of jackpot symbols A to C that give different profits to the player, the identified symbol is After the confirmation of the jackpot is indicated by the stop mode in which 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same numbers, it is possible to perform a re-lottery performance in which the type of jackpot symbol is reselected. In this re-lottery performance, first, it is disclosed whether or not the player's profit is the jackpot symbol B, which is the middle among the three types of jackpot symbols A to C, and then if it is not the jackpot symbol B, then the jackpot symbol It is designed to reveal whether the symbol A or the jackpot symbol C. Therefore, even if the player's profit is the minimum jackpot symbol C, the result will be disclosed after two stages of determination, compared to the case where the result of the jackpot symbol C is simply disclosed after the re-drawing. , it is possible to increase the player's interest by changing the player's expectations until the result is disclosed. In addition, if the player's profit is the maximum jackpot symbol A, the player's expectations for the jackpot symbol A will be aroused through gradual disclosure, while leaving the possibility that the jackpot symbol C will be the jackpot symbol until the end. By disclosing the symbol A, it becomes possible to greatly increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the three types of jackpot symbols A to C, if the jackpot symbol A is the jackpot symbol, a 16R jackpot game will be played, and if the jackpot symbol B or jackpot symbol C is the jackpot symbol, a 4R jackpot game will be played. will be held. In addition, if it is a jackpot symbol A or a jackpot symbol B, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game is set to a high probability, and if it is a jackpot symbol C, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game is set to a normal probability. Ru. As a result, the player most expects the jackpot symbol A to have the maximum profit, at least wishes for the jackpot symbol B to have a high probability of hitting the jackpot, and if possible avoids the jackpot symbol C which yields the minimum profit. You can position three types of jackpot symbols A to C as you wish. In the re-lottery performance, by first disclosing whether or not it is the jackpot symbol B, it is possible to obtain the above-mentioned effect.

D. Variant example:
Although the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, the embodiment is not limited to this, and it is also possible to implement the following modifications. In the description of the modification, the same constituent parts as in the above-described embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals as in the embodiment, and detailed explanation will be omitted.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a modified re-lottery effect process. As shown in the figure, in the modified re-lottery performance process (S113), first, the performance display device 41 notifies that the ranking announcement of a plurality of characters is to be started (S130). In the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example, a plurality of characters that appear in various performances are prepared, and one of them is set in advance as a specific character associated with a player. Then, when the specific character comes in 1st place, it is disclosed that the jackpot symbol is A, when the specific character comes in 2nd place, it is disclosed that the jackpot symbol is B, and when the specific character comes in 3rd place, it is a jackpot symbol. It is designed to disclose that it is pattern C. For this reason, players tend to most expect a specific character to come in first place, hope for at least second place or higher, and hope that the specific character does not come in third place. Note that the specific character only needs to be associated with the player before the ranking is announced, and the player may be able to select in advance from among a plurality of characters.

When the ranking announcement is started, first, a performance is performed on the performance display device 41 to announce the second place first (S131). Further, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol specified by the stop symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol B (S132). Then, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the jackpot symbol B (S132: yes), it is announced that the specific character is in second place (S133). Thereafter, when the re-lottery flag is set to OFF (S134), the re-lottery effect process of FIG. 13 is ended and the process returns to the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 10.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S132, if the stop symbol of the special symbol is not the jackpot symbol B (S132: no), it is announced that a character other than the specific character is in second place (S135), and then, A performance announcing the first place is performed on the performance display device 41 (S136). Further, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol specified by the stop symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol A (S137).

Then, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the jackpot symbol A (S137: yes), it is announced that the specific character is in first place (S138). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special symbol is jackpot symbol C instead of jackpot symbol A (S137: no), it is announced that a character other than the specific character is in first place and the specific character is in third place (S139). . Thereafter, when the re-lottery flag is set to OFF (S134), the re-lottery effect process of FIG. 13 is ended and the process returns to the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 10.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a re-lottery effect is performed on the effect display device 41 by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the modified example executing the re-lottery effect process. First, in FIG. 14(a), identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as "4" on the effect display device 41, thereby indicating confirmation of a jackpot. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14(b), the characters "Ranking Announcement" are displayed on the effect display device 41 to notify that the ranking announcement of a plurality of characters is to be started. Furthermore, in the illustrated example, character X is set as a specific character associated with the player among three types, character X, character Y, and character Z.

When the ranking announcement is started, instead of announcing from the first place, first, as shown in FIG. 14(c), an effect is performed on the effect display device 41 to announce from the second place. In the example shown in FIG. 14(d), it is announced that the specific character, character X, is in second place. At this time, the player feels that although character X did not come in first place, it was good that he at least took second place.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 14(e), character Y, which is not a specific character, announces that he is in second place, and then, as shown in FIG. 14(f), he announces the first place. The performance is performed by a performance display device 41. This can further increase the player's expectations that character X will take first place.

In the example shown in FIG. 14(g), character X is announced to be in first place. At this time, the player feels extremely lucky that character X has won the long-awaited first place, and his interest in the game increases greatly. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 14(h), it is announced that character Z, which is not a specific character, is in first place and character X is in third place. At this time, the player was disappointed to find out that Character I feel less disappointed than being disappointed.

As explained above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example, as a re-lottery effect, an effect is performed that announces the ranking of a specific character associated with a player among a plurality of characters, and the specific character ranks first. When the specific character comes in second place, it is disclosed that it is the jackpot symbol A, when the specific character comes in second place, it is disclosed that it is the jackpot symbol B, and when the specific character comes in third place, it is disclosed that it is the jackpot symbol C. It looks like this. By disclosing the results of the re-lottery (types of jackpot symbols) by announcing the ranking of specific characters in this way, the player can easily grasp the types of jackpot symbols that have been disclosed.

The ranking is announced starting from second place, and if a specific character is not in second place, then the first place is announced. For this reason, even with jackpot symbol C, compared to a case where a specific character is suddenly announced as 3rd place after a re-drawing, 3rd place is confirmed after the 2nd place announcement and 1st place announcement, and the 3rd place is confirmed. It is possible to increase the player's interest by changing the player's expectations until the game is determined. In addition, if the jackpot symbol is A, the possibility that the specific character will be in 3rd place is left open until the end, but the gradual announcement will arouse the player's expectations that character X will be in 1st place. By winning first place in X, it becomes possible to greatly increase the interest in the game.

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge commonly held by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the symbol variation effect is ended when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the re-lottery effect is executed immediately after the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with the same number. It had become. However, the timing of executing the re-lottery effect is not limited to this, and the re-lottery effect may be performed during the jackpot game. In this case, in the above-mentioned embodiment, since the jackpot game continues until the 4th round regardless of which of the three types of jackpot symbols A to C, it is only necessary to complete the re-lottery performance before the end of the 4th round. .

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols A to C were provided as the special jackpot symbols. However, the number of special jackpot symbols is not limited to three, but may be four or more, as long as the game has at least three types of jackpot symbols that give different benefits to the player.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the number of players in three types of jackpot symbols A to C is determined by the difference in jackpot probability (high probability or normal probability) and the difference in the number of rounds during the jackpot game (16R or 4R). The profits were different. However, the manner in which the profits of the players are different is not limited to this, and may be only a difference in the number of rounds during the jackpot game (for example, 16R, 8R, 2R). Alternatively, for any of the three types of jackpot symbols A to C, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a variable probability state, and the difference in the number of fluctuations of the special symbols that continue the variable probability state (for example, (100 times, 50 times, 5 times), the player's profit may be different.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (gaming value) as a result of the game by paying out game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. The present invention is not limited to this, but can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from "paying out game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (size of gaming value) corresponding to the entry of game balls into various ball entry holes, The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value (value), and in this case, the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. In addition, a type of pachinko machine that converts gaming profits (gaming value) into data and gives it to the player is a gaming machine that circulates and uses multiple gaming balls built into the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of a game board through various ball entrances or exit ports to a firing position and fire them.

<Game machines A1 to A3 that can be extracted from the above embodiments and modified examples>
The pachinko machines 1 of the embodiments and modifications described above can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A3.

<Game machine A1>
In a game machine that plays a game by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means, the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes or in a losing mode in which the player's profits are different. Identification information display means;
As the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, after a presentation suggesting that the identification information is stopped and displayed in any one of the plurality of winning modes, a re-lottery in which the type of the winning mode is reselected. Equipped with a performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
The plurality of winning modes include a first winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum, a second winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the first winning mode, and a winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the second winning mode. It has a third winning mode with a small profit,
In the re-lottery performance, it is first disclosed whether or not the reselected winning mode is the second winning mode, and then, if it is not the second winning mode, then the first winning mode or the third winning mode is disclosed. A gaming machine characterized by disclosing an aspect.

In such a gaming machine A1, even if the player's profit is the smallest among the three winning modes, the result of the third winning mode is suddenly disclosed after the re-drawing. By disclosing the results after two stages of determination, it is possible to change the expectations of the players and increase their interest until the results are disclosed. In addition, if the player's profit is the highest in the first winning mode, the player's expectations for the first winning mode can be aroused by gradual disclosure, while leaving the possibility of the third winning mode until the end. In other words, by disclosing the first winning mode, it becomes possible to greatly increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
The re-lottery performance is a content that announces the ranking of a specific target associated with a player among a plurality of targets, and when the specific target ranks first, it is disclosed that the first winning mode has been achieved. , disclosing that the specific object is in the second winning mode when it comes in second place, and disclosing that it is the third winning mode when the specific object is in third place,
When announcing the ranking in the re-lottery performance, the second place is first announced from among the plurality of targets, and then the first place is announced if the specific target is not the second place. A gaming machine that does.

In such gaming machine A2, by disclosing the results of the re-lottery (types of winning modes) through the announcement of rankings for specific targets, the player can easily grasp the types of disclosed winning modes. Rankings are announced starting from 2nd place, and if the specified target is not in 2nd place, then the 1st place is announced, so even if it is the third winning mode, after the re-drawing, the specified target suddenly becomes 3rd place. Compared to the case where the third place is decided after the announcement of the second place and the first place, it is possible to change the expectations of the players and increase interest by the time the third place is decided. On the other hand, in the first winning mode, while leaving the possibility that the specified target will be in 3rd place until the end, the gradual announcement will arouse players' expectations that the specified target will be in 1st place. By winning first place in a specific target, it is possible to greatly increase interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A1 or gaming machine A2,
a specific game execution means for executing a specific game advantageous to the player when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning manner;
probability setting means for setting a winning probability at which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning manner;
In the first winning mode, the duration of the specific game is set to be longer than in the second winning mode and the third winning mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the first winning mode and the second winning mode, the winning probability after the end of the specific game is set higher than in the third winning mode.

In such gaming machine A3, the player most expects the first winning mode with the maximum profit, desires at least the second winning mode where the probability of winning is set high, and prefers the second winning mode with the minimum profit. Three types of winning modes can be positioned so that it is desired to avoid the three winning modes if possible. In the re-lottery performance, it is possible to obtain the above-mentioned effects by first disclosing whether or not it is the second winning mode.

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

1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 20... Game board, 21... Gaming area,
24...first starting port, 24s...first starting port sensor (detection means),
25...Second starting port, 25s...Second starting port sensor (detection means),
27...Normal symbol activation gate, 28...Big prize opening,
41... Production display device, 41a, 41b, 41c... Identification pattern,
50...Segment display section (identification information display means), 200...Main control board,
201...CPU (specific game execution means, probability setting means),
220...Sub control board, 221...CPU (effect execution means).

Claims (2)

In a game machine that plays a game by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means, the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes or in a losing mode in which the player's profits are different. Identification information display means;
As the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, after a presentation suggesting that the identification information is stopped and displayed in any one of the plurality of winning modes, a re-lottery in which the type of the winning mode is reselected. Equipped with a performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
The plurality of winning modes include a first winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum, a second winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the first winning mode, and a winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the second winning mode. It has a third winning mode with a small profit,
When executing the re-lottery effect, the player is notified that the re-lottery effect is to be started, and after first disclosing whether or not the re-selected winning mode is the second winning mode, A gaming machine characterized in that, when the second winning mode is not selected, the first winning mode or the third winning mode is subsequently disclosed. In a game machine that plays a game by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means, the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes or in a losing mode in which the player's profits are different. Identification information display means;
As the identification information is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, after a presentation suggesting that the identification information is stopped and displayed in any one of the plurality of winning modes, a re-lottery in which the type of the winning mode is reselected. A production execution means capable of executing production;
Equipped with
The plurality of winning modes include a first winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum, a second winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the first winning mode, and a winning mode in which the player's profit is smaller than the second winning mode. It has a third winning mode with a small profit,
In the re-lottery performance, it is first disclosed whether or not the reselected winning mode is the second winning mode, and then, if it is not the second winning mode, then the first winning mode or the third winning mode is disclosed. Disclose the aspect;
The re-lottery performance is a content that announces the ranking of a specific target associated with a player among a plurality of targets, and when the specific target ranks first, it is disclosed that the first winning mode has been achieved. , disclosing that the specific object is in the second winning mode when it comes in second place, and disclosing that it is the third winning mode when the specific object is in third place,
When announcing the ranking in the re-lottery performance, the second place is first announced from among the plurality of targets, and then the first place is announced if the specific target is not the second place. A gaming machine that does.

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