JP7429963B2 - 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.

A gaming machine is known that is provided with a first starting port and a second starting port, and displays a special symbol in a variable manner when a game ball enters the first starting port or the second starting port. In such a gaming machine, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

Among gaming machines that can execute jackpot games as described above, there are gaming machines that can set an electric support state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port after the jackpot game ends. exists (Patent Document 1).

JP2019-170421A

However, gaming machines that can set electrical support states have become widely recognized by players in recent years, and there has been a problem in that they cannot be said to sufficiently increase gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can set an electric support state and that can enhance gaming interest.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
During the setting of the electric support state, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, a first process of setting the non-electric support state in place of the electric support state without playing the jackpot game; is executable,
The case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation while the electric support state is set is better than the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation while the non-electricity support state is set. The jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is likely to be played.
It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest in gaming in a gaming machine in which an electric support state can be set.

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. It is an explanatory diagram showing the composition of segment display part 50 of a present example. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing how the game progresses in the "low probability/non-electronic support state" of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of the game in the "high probability/electrical support state" of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of the game in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a transition situation between a "high probability/electrical support state" and a "high probability/non-electrical support state" in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the characteristics of the game when the game is played left-handed and when played right-handed in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the game control process executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the production control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to received commands and the like of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing example 3 of presentation of a present example. It is an explanatory view showing example 4 of presentation of a present example.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples of the present invention will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side when facing the front of the pachinko machine is expressed as "right", and the left side is expressed as "left".

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Performance in high probability state:
E-1. Performance example 1:
E-2. Performance example 2:
E-3. Production example 3:
E-4. Production example 4:
E-5. Performance example 5:
E-6. Production example 6:
E-7. Performance example 7:

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 detachably 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 now 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 gaming area of the gaming board 20 located 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 the segment display section 50 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although details will be described later, the segment display section 50 is a display section that displays information related to a game using a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5b is provided on the left side of the periphery of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Furthermore, upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right upper sides of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the lower front surface 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.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. 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. Balls are supplied. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit 261, the firing motor built in the firing device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is fired with a force corresponding to the rotation angle. Ru.

Furthermore, an effect button 10a that can be pressed and operated by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate part 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 8. 10b is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7 and on the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. These performance buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction buttons 10c are all 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 configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As mentioned 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 game area 21 is visible to the player through the window 4a of the front frame 4, naturally the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visible to the player through the window 4a.

Approximately in the center of the game area 21 is provided an opening 40 for performance, which is an opening with decorations on the periphery, and behind this opening 40 for performance is a performance display constituted by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually check the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

Below the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is a first starting port 24 whose size remains unchanged (constant) and into which a game ball can enter at any time. is provided. The game ball entering the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Further, at the lower right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol activation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and inside the normal symbol activation gate 27, A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect passage of a game ball. Further, below the normal symbol activation gate 27, a second starting port 25 is provided which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the probability of entry of a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 is equipped with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and when the opening/closing door 26 stands approximately upright, game balls cannot enter ( The opening/closing door 26 can be changed into a closed state (or difficult to enter the ball) and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 is rotated toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 and the game ball can enter (or the ball can enter easily). In FIG. 2, the second starting port 25 is shown in an open state. The game ball entering the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the gaming area 21, there is provided a first large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) which is substantially rectangular and has a large opening. The first big prize opening 28 is equipped with an opening/closing door 29 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 stands approximately upright and is closed so that game balls cannot enter. This state can be changed to an open state in which the opening/closing door 29 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and game balls can enter. In FIG. 2, the first big prize opening 28 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the first big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first big winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first big winning hole 28, and can detect the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 28.

Further, below the second starting port 25 in the game area 21 (at the lower right corner of the game area 21), a protrusion 33 is provided that protrudes forward (towards the player) from the game board 20 surface. The upper surface of the protruding body 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and serves as a rolling surface 34 on which a game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (towards the center of the Pachinko machine 1). A second big prize opening 35 is provided in the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball). This second big prize opening 35 is equipped with an opening/closing door 36 (hatched part in the figure) that can be slid (moved) in the front and rear directions of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 36 can be slid (moved) forward. ), it can be changed into a closed state in which game balls cannot enter, and an open state in which the opening/closing door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and allows game balls to enter. The game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 passes through a passage 37 provided inside the protrusion 33 and is guided to a specific opening 38 or a non-specific opening 39 (not shown). Since at least a portion of the front wall of the protruding body 33 is formed of a transparent plate (having light transmittance), the player enters the second grand prize opening 35 through the front wall of the protruding body 33. It is possible to visually see how the played game ball is guided to the specific opening 38 or the non-specific opening 39. A second big winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big winning hole 35, and can detect the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 35. Further, a specific hole sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific hole 38, and can detect a game ball that has entered the specific hole 38. Furthermore, a non-specific port sensor 39s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the non-specific port 39, and can detect a game ball that has entered the non-specific port 39.

In addition, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, there are other ball entry ports 30 into which game balls can enter, windmill-type wheels 31 that affect the falling path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is being In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 21, and includes the above-mentioned first starting port 24, second starting port 25, first big winning port 28, second big winning port 35, and other ball entering holes. Game balls that have not entered any of the ports 30 are discharged to the back side of the game board 20 from the out port 32.

A game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol activation gate 27, the second starting opening 25, the first big prize opening 28, and the second big winning opening 35 have a region to the right of the production opening 40 (production display device 41). A game ball flowing down can enter (or pass through). Hereinafter, firing the game ball so as to flow down the area to the left of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) will also be expressed as "left-handed hitting", and the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) Shooting the game ball so that it flows down the area to the right of the ball is also expressed as "right-handed hitting." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 25. In this case, four game balls are paid out to the player, and in other cases where game balls enter the ball entrance 30, five game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 28 or the second big winning hole 35, ten game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the gaming board 20, there is provided a segment display section 50 that displays information related to gaming using a combination 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 detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be 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, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, there is a main control board 200 that controls the 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 display of images and the output of sounds under the control of the sub-control board 220. an image/audio control board 230 that controls, a lamp control board 226 that controls the lighting of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls; It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls launch. 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 (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, The gate sensor 27s detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 27, the first big winning hole sensor 28s detects the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 28, and the ball has entered the second big winning hole 35. A second big prize opening sensor 35s that detects a game ball, a specific opening sensor 38s that detects a gaming ball that has entered the specific opening 38, a non-specific opening sensor 39s that detects a gaming ball that has entered the non-specific opening 39, etc. It is connected. When a game ball detection signal is input from these sensors, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal was input to the sub control board 220, payout control board 240, etc. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

The main control board 200 also includes a second starting port for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided at the second starting port 25 (for setting the second starting port 25 in an open state and a closed state). Solenoid 26m and the first big winning opening solenoid 28m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the first big winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first big winning opening 28) , a second grand prize opening solenoid 35m for opening/closing the opening/closing door 36 provided in the second grand prize opening 35 (for opening and closing the second grand prize opening 35), and a segment display. 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the second starting solenoid 26m, the first big winning opening solenoid 28m, the second big winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50. Take control.

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

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. Furthermore, upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 reads audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b") via the amplifier board 224.

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, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend game balls. Also, when a payout command is received from the main control board 200 to instruct the payout of game balls, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game balls.

Further, a firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the firing control board 260 includes a firing motor 262 for firing the game ball and a controller that detects that the player is touching the firing handle 9. A firing device unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to shoot the game ball with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with game balls stored in the upper tray part 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the firing device unit 261, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. is fired. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down into a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, the game ball may be launched so as to flow down the area to the left of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41), or the game ball may be shot to the left of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41). You can shoot the game ball so that it flows down the side area (hit the ball right-handed).

<Fluctuating display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can enter the first starting port 24. When a game ball hit to the left enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, a jackpot judgment is performed to judge whether it is a "jackpot" or a "miss" based on the judgment random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a game ball hit to the right enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the determined random number, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit," "small hit," or "missing." That is, in this jackpot determination, it is determined not only whether it is a "big hit" or "missing" but also whether it is a "small hit" or not. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

As will be described in detail later, if the jackpot determination is determined to be a "jackpot", a jackpot game will be played, and if it is determined to be a "small win", a small win game will be played.

In addition, in this specification, the "first special symbol" is also expressed as the "first special symbol", and the "second special symbol" is also expressed as the "second special symbol". In addition, when the "first special pattern" and the "second special pattern" are not particularly distinguished, they are also collectively expressed as a "special pattern."

Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As mentioned above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The portion 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, 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. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display sections. The first special design and the second special design (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special design" unless they are specifically distinguished) can be displayed by switching the LED that lights up among the nine LEDs on each display section. The display is displayed in a variable manner, and the display is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, 200 kinds of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 101 to 300) and one type of losing symbol (losing symbol 301) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and as the second special symbol. , 200 kinds of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 401 to 600) and one type of losing symbol (losing symbol 701) can be displayed in a stopped state. The types of these patterns can be identified by the different combinations of LEDs that are lit.

If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot determination for the first special symbol") is a "jackpot," then the first special symbol is the jackpot symbol. It is stopped and displayed at any one of 101 to 200. Further, if the result of the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" is "lost", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol 301.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot determination for the second special figure") is a "jackpot", the second The special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 401 to 600. Further, if the result of the "big hit determination for the second special symbol" is a "small hit", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as one of the small winning symbols 601 to 700. Further, if the result of the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" is "lost", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol 701.

When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, or a missed symbol, a predetermined state is set in which the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed. Display (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display") that is maintained until the time period of Hereinafter, the game from when the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner until it is finally displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained, will also be referred to as a "symbol variable game."

<Special design reservation>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" and "fluctuating display of the first special symbol" are performed as described above. The judgment is not made immediately after the ball enters the starting port 24, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special symbol pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such first special symbol reservations are stored with a maximum of four pieces. The stored number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and in this first special figure reservation display section 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 0, lighting up 1 LED indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2, blinking one LED shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" and the "fluctuation display of the second special symbol" are performed as described above, but these The judgment is not made immediately after the ball enters the second starting port 25, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the second special symbol are performed based on the stored second special symbol. A maximum of one such second special symbol reservation is stored. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special symbol reservation display section 54, and in this second special symbol reservation display section 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 0, lighting up one LED indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 2nd special drawings reserved is 2, by blinking one LED it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings holding is 3, and by blinking 2 LEDs it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings pending is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, during the variable display of any special symbol, the fixed display of any special symbol, the jackpot game, and the small win game, the first special symbol is on hold or the second Even if special figure reservations are stored, jackpot determination and fluctuation display regarding these reservations are not performed. In addition, if only the first special figure reservation is stored among the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot judgment related to the first special figure reservation stored first (about the first special figure reservation) jackpot determination) and the fluctuation display of the first special figure, but if the second special figure reservation is stored, the second special figure reservation will be displayed regardless of whether the first special figure reservation is stored or not. The jackpot determination (jackpot determination for the second special figure) and the fluctuation display of the second special figure are performed. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner with priority over the first special figure (it has a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

<Game status>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming states include "a gaming state related to the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot determination" and "a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25". Set as appropriate. Among these, the "gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination" is set to a "low probability state" or a "high probability state.""Low probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot is low (approximately 1/300 probability), and "high probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot judgment is low. This is a high probability (approximately 1/100 probability).

Further, the "gaming state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 25" is set to the "non-electric support state" or the "electric support state". The "non-electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is low, and the "electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port 25 is high. It is. As a result, in the "non-electric support state", the game ball enters the first starting port 24 more easily than the second starting port 25, and in the "electric support state", the game ball enters the second starting port 24 more easily than the first starting port 24. 25, it is easier for the game ball to enter the ball. Therefore, in the "non-electric support state", the player can be made to hit the ball left-handed (to aim for the ball to enter the first starting hole 24), and in the "electric support state", the player can be made to hit the right-hand ball. (to aim for the ball to enter the second starting port 25).

The above-mentioned "gaming state related to the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot determination (low probability state, high probability state)" and "gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (non-electric support state)" , electric support status)” are set together. The gaming states of this embodiment are, after all, a "low probability/non-electronic support state" in which a "low probability state" and a "non-electronic support state" are set together, and a "high probability state" and a "non-electronic support state". Between "High Probability/Electric Support State" which is set together with "Electric Support State" and "High Probability/Non-Electric Support State" which is set together with "High Probability State" and "Non-Electric Support State" will be transitioned to.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, after the "high probability state" is set, if 100 symbol variation games (variable display of special symbols) are performed without a jackpot game, the "high probability state" is set. "Low probability state" is set instead of "Probability state". In addition, if an "electricity support state" is set together with a "high probability state" and a "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state", the "electricity support state" "Non-electronic support state" is set instead. Therefore, if a "high probability/electronic support state" is set, and a "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state" (if 100 symbol fluctuation games are played), ), by setting a "non-electric support state" in place of the "electric support state", a "low probability/non-electric support state" is set in place of the "high probability/electric support state". becomes.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the "small winning symbol (second special symbol)" is stopped and displayed when the "high probability state" is set, the "electronic support state" is set at that time. If so, "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state", and if "non-electric support state" is set at that time, "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "non-electric support state". "Electric support status" is set. Therefore, if the "Small winning symbol (second special symbol)" is stopped and displayed when "High probability/Electric support state" is set, "High probability/Electric support state" is replaced with "High probability/Electric support state".・When "Non-electronic support state" is set and "High probability/Non-electronic support state" is set and the "Small winning symbol (second special symbol)" is stopped and displayed, the corresponding "High probability/Non-electronic support state" is set. ``High probability/Electric support status'' will be set instead of ``Electric support status''.

Incidentally, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the above-mentioned electric support state is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display section 58, and during the power support state, by lighting up these three LEDs, it is possible to indicate that the power support state is in progress. is shown to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 that indicates that the player is hitting right-handed. During the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and since the second starting hole 25 can enter a game ball that is hit to the right, during the electric support state, the game ball is hit to the right. It is beneficial for the player to do this. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is prompted to play right-handed by lighting up the two LEDs arranged in the right-handed hitting display section 59.

<Jackpot game>
When the first special drawing or the second special drawing is stopped and displayed with any jackpot symbol, the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35 are opened. A round game is played multiple times. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a game ball hit to the right can enter the first big prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 35, it is assumed that the game ball will be hit to the right during a jackpot game. Become.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, "10R long" and "10R short" can be executed as jackpot games. All of these jackpot games have in common that ten rounds are played, but they differ in the ease with which the ball enters the specific hole 38. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened in the last round game (10th round game) in the jackpot game, and at this time, when a ball enters the second big prize opening 35 If the game ball enters the specific opening 38, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "high probability/electric support state", and if the gaming ball does not enter the specific opening 38, the jackpot game ends. The subsequent game state is set to "low probability/non-electronic support state". The ease with which the ball enters the specific opening 38 can be determined by adjusting the manner in which the second grand prize opening 35 is opened and the manner in which the game balls that have entered the second major prize opening 35 are distributed to the specific opening 38. This is realized by

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in "10R long", the game ball enters the specific hole 38 in most cases as long as the ball is hit right. On the other hand, in "10R short", the game ball does not enter the specific hole 38 in most cases even if the ball is hit to the right. In other words, when "10R long" is performed, the gaming state is set to "high probability/electric support state" in most cases, and when "10R short" is performed, the gaming state is set to "high probability/electric support state" in most cases. is set to "low probability/non-electronic support state".

Naturally, the "high probability/electronic support state" is a more advantageous gaming state for the player than the "low probability/non-electronic support state", so the player is more likely to play "10R long" than "10R short". It is hoped that this will be done. This can be understood to mean that it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) that have different degrees of advantage for the player.

Whether to perform "10R short" or "10R long" is determined based on the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. In other words, as shown in Figure 5(a), if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in "low probability/non-electronic support state" or "high probability/non-electronic support state", 60% A jackpot game of "10R long" will be played with a probability of (when jackpot symbols 101 to 220 are stopped and displayed), and a "10R short" jackpot game will be played with a probability of 40% (when jackpot symbols 221 to 300 are stopped and displayed). ” jackpot game is played. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in "low probability/non-electronic support state" or "high probability/non-electronic support state", there is a 50% probability (jackpot symbol 401 ``10R Long'' jackpot game will be played (when ~500 is stopped and displayed), and a ``10R Short'' jackpot game will be played with a 50% probability (when jackpot symbols 501 to 600 are stopped and displayed) .

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5(b), in the "high probability/electrical support state", if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a 60% probability (the jackpot symbols 101 to 220 are stopped). When the jackpot symbols 221 to 300 are displayed, a jackpot game of "10R long" is played, and a jackpot game of "10R short" is played with a probability of 40% (when the jackpot symbols 221 to 300 are stopped and displayed). On the other hand, in the "high probability/electric support state", if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a 100% probability (when jackpot symbols 401 to 600 are stopped and displayed) " A jackpot game of ``10R Long'' is played.

<Small winning game>
The above description has been made regarding the case where the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, a small winning game is started in which the first big prize opening 28 is opened for a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). In the small winning game of this embodiment, since the opening state is only for a short time, the game ball almost never enters the first big prize opening 28 during the small winning game.

<Fluctuating display of normal symbols, game per normal symbol, suspension of normal symbols>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit right can pass through the normal symbol activation gate 27. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined random number for judgment (a random number for normal pattern hit judgment described later) is obtained, and the judgment random number is Based on this, a normal pattern hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal pattern is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of this ordinary symbol hit determination, the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal pattern display section 56 that displays normal symbols, and two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern display section 56. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the common symbol display section 56 by switching which of the two LEDs is lit, and is stopped and displayed by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of symbols are stopped as normal symbols: a normal symbol that lights up the left LED of the two LEDs, and a normal symbol that lights up the right LED. Can be displayed. If the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed as a normal pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed as a normal pattern. be done. When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as winning or losing symbols in this way, a display is performed in which the state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is maintained until a predetermined time elapses (determined display) in order to confirm the stopped and displayed symbols. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per common symbol, a game per common symbol is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

The above-mentioned non-electric support state and electric support state are set by differentiating the mode of normal symbol hit determination, the mode of fluctuating display of the normal symbol, and the mode of the normal symbol winning game. In other words, the probability of determining a normal figure in the normal figure hit determination is 40/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as for the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a long time is likely to be selected in the non-electric support state (1000 msec, 2000 msec, or 3000 msec are equally selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (any one of 1000 msec, 1252 msec, and 1500 msec is equally selected). In addition, as a game per normal map, in the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is open for a short time (840 m seconds x 1 time), and in the electrical support state, the second starting port 25 is open for a long time (840 m seconds). seconds x 2 times) becomes open. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is in the open state becomes low, and the frequency with which game balls enter the second starting port 25 also becomes low. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state becomes high, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 also increases.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 when right-handed hitting is performed in the "non-electronic support state" is the same as when left-handed hitting is performed. The frequency of game balls entering the first starting port 24 is about the same as the frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting port 24. In other words, even in the "non-electric support state", if the ball is hit to the right, the game ball will enter the second starting port 25 at a predetermined frequency (although the frequency is lower than in the electric support state). .

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, a normal symbol hit determination and a fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these ordinary symbol hit determination and fluctuation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27. Rather than being carried out, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a general pattern pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, the normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such general drawings are also stored up to a maximum of four. The number of stored ordinary figures on hold (the number of ordinary figures on hold) is displayed on the ordinary figures on hold display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general figure reservation display section 57, and in this ordinary figure reservation display section 57, by turning off both of the two LEDs, the ordinary figure is displayed. It shows that the number of reservations is 0, and by lighting up one of the two LEDs, it shows that the number of reservations is 1, and by lighting up two LEDs, it shows that the number of reservations is 1. It shows that the number of pending items is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the number of pending figures is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs indicates that the number of pending figures is 4. Show that something is true. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in the case where the normal pattern is stored, if the normal pattern is not being displayed while changing, the normal pattern is being fixed, or the normal pattern is being played, the pachinko machine 1 Judgment of winning of the normal symbols related to the stored normal symbols and fluctuation display of the normal symbols is performed.

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

For example, in the performance display device 41, a performance (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation performance") that matches the variable display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started on the performance display device 41. do. Thereafter, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways until the special symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of displaying a pattern representing nine numbers from "1" to "9" as a decorative pattern.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed all at once. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, for example, first the left decorative pattern 41a is stopped and displayed, then the right decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special pattern (the first 1 special drawing or 2nd special drawing). For example, when the first special pattern or the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, a pattern combination in which the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c of the performance display device 41 are the same pattern (hereinafter also referred to as "Zero") ) will be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as a "small winning" which will be described later. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a missed symbol and is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same symbol and are not aligned in a symbol combination (excluding the small hit described later, hereinafter referred to as " The display will stop at a certain point (also called a ``barakeme''). Note that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed remain in a stopped display state (determined display) until the final display time of the special symbol has elapsed.

In this way, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display section 51 or the second special symbol display section 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have different display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a more visible position than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and the display Since the screen is large and the displayed contents are easy to understand, players usually play the game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6(b), for example, the left decorative pattern 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative pattern 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same pattern. If so, the medium decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops with the same pattern, and the player wonders if the jackpot game is about to start, and then changes the decorative pattern fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect). ) will be closely watched. In this way, a state in which the decorative patterns excluding one of the plurality of decorative patterns are stopped at the same pattern (Zero, a mode that can become a small hit described later) and the one decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner. The performance performed in this is called a "reach performance", and by generating this reach performance, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Incidentally, the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "decorative pattern variation."

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the production display device 41, there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first reserved number of special symbols, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second reserved number of special symbols. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of reserved special symbols in the first reserved display area 41d, the number of reserved special symbols ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second reserved number of special symbols is indicated by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second reserved number of special symbols (upper limit is 4) in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of first reserved special symbols is four, and the number of second reserved special symbols is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reservation symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special symbol reservation display section 53 and the second special symbol reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 The indicated pending number matches.

<Main gameplay mode - low probability/non-electronic support state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game mainly proceeds in the following manner. In the "low probability/non-electronic support state", even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 (even if you hit right), the second starting port 25 will only open at a low frequency (the second The frequency of balls entering the starting port 25 is approximately the same as the frequency of balls entering the first starting port 24). In addition, in the "low probability/non-electronic support state", as described above using Figure 5 (a), if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a 60% probability that "10R long" However, if the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol and is stopped and displayed, "10R long" will only be performed with a probability of 50%. In other words, it is easier to perform a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner than when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

For these reasons, in the "low probability/non-electronic support state", as shown in FIG. (also referred to as "special figure-based games") are played. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 by "left-handed hitting" (ev. 1), a variable display of the first special symbol is performed (ev. 2). In "Low Probability / Non-Electric Support State", in "Jackpot Judgment for the 1st Special Drawing", it will be judged as "Jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300 (low probability), so in most cases, the 1st The special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol (ev.3). While repeating the variable display of the first special symbol, if it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol", the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol ( ev.4).

In this way, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "low probability/non-electronic support state", there is a 40% probability that the "10R short" will occur as described above using Figure 5(a). is carried out (ev. 5), "low probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev. 6), "10R long" is carried out with a 60% probability, and (ev. 7) "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev. 6). "Support state" is set (ev.8). Among these, when the "low probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev.6), the game described above using FIG. 7 is repeated.

<Main progress mode of the game - High probability/Electric support state>
On the other hand, when the "high probability/electrical support state" is set (ev.8), the game progresses in the following manner. That is, in the "high probability/electrical support state", when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 (when the ball is hit right), the second starting port 25 becomes open with high frequency (the second starting port 25 is higher than the frequency of balls entering the first starting port 24). In addition, in the "low probability/non-electronic support state", as described above using Figure 5(b), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a 100% probability that "10R long" However, if the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol and is stopped and displayed, "10R long" will only be performed with a probability of 60%. That is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, it is easier to perform a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player than in the case where the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

For these reasons, in the "high probability/electrical support state", as shown in FIG. ``Figure-based games'') are played. When the game ball enters the second starting port 25 by performing a "right hit" (ev. 11), a variable display of the second special figure is performed (ev. 12). In the "jackpot determination for the second special map" in the "high probability/electrical support state", it is determined that it is a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/100 (high probability). Furthermore, in the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it is determined that it is a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/20. Therefore, in most cases, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol (ev.13). While repeating the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol", the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol ( ev.14).

In this way, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "high probability/electric support state", as described above using Figure 5(b), there is a 100% probability that "10R long" will be displayed. At the same time (ev. 7), a "high probability electric support state" is set (ev. 18). Then, when the "high probability/electrical support state" is set in this way (ev.18), the game described above using FIG. 8 is repeated.

On the other hand, if it is determined as a "small hit" in the "big hit determination for the second special symbol", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol (ev.14), and a small winning game is played. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability state", each time the "electronic support state" and "non-electronic support state" are alternately switched. Set. Therefore, even if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability electric support state", the "non-electric support state" will be set instead of the "electric support state", so the final result will be However, a "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev.18).

In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/electronic support state", the "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set. Comparing "high probability/electrical support state" and "high probability/non-electrical support state", the "high probability/electrical support state" is better than the "high probability/non-electrical support state" in the second start. The frequency of balls entering the mouth 25 is high. In addition, as described above using Figure 5(a), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", there is a 50% probability that "10R long" will be executed. As mentioned above using Figure 5(b), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", there is a 100% probability that "10R long" will be executed. be exposed. In other words, the case where the second special symbol is displayed fluctuating in the "high probability/electric support state" is better than the case where the second special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in the "high probability/non-electric support state". A jackpot game advantageous to the player is likely to be played.

Therefore, for the player, the "high probability/electric support state" is more advantageous than the "high probability/non-electric support state". For this reason, in the "high probability/electronic support state", players are made to expect that the small winning symbols will not be stopped and displayed, and that they will not move to the more disadvantageous "high probability/non-electronic support state". This makes it possible to realize a novel gameplay experience and increase the interest in the game.

<Main progress mode of the game - High probability/non-electronic support state (Part 1)>
If the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/electronic support state" and the "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev.18), the following situation will occur. The game progresses.

That is, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 (even if you hit right), the second starting port 25 will only open at a low frequency ( The frequency of balls entering the second starting port 25 is approximately the same as the frequency of balls entering the first starting port 24). In addition, in the "low probability/non-electronic support state", as described above using Figure 5 (a), if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a 60% probability that "10R long" However, if the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol and is stopped and displayed, "10R long" will only be performed with a probability of 50%. In other words, it is easier to perform a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner than when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

For these reasons, in the ``high probability/non-electronic support state'', at first glance it seems that ``a game based on the first special symbol'' is played by ``hitting to the left''. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability state", the "electronic support state" and the "non-electronic support state" are switched each time. They are set alternately. Therefore, even if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (if the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed with a probability of about 1/20), Since the ``electrical support state'' is set instead of the ``electrical support state'', the ``high probability/electrical support state'' is ultimately set.

For this reason, players who expect a "high probability/electrical support state" to be set (with a probability of about 1 in 20) when the small winning symbol (second special symbol) stops displaying, Also in the "probability/non-electronic support state", as shown in FIG. 9, by performing the "right hit", the "game based on the second special symbol" is played.

Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed hitting" (ev. 21), a variable display of the second special figure is performed (ev. 22). Even in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", in the "jackpot determination for the second special map", it is determined that it is a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/100 (high probability). In addition, in the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it is determined that it is a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/20. Therefore, in most cases, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol (ev. 23). While repeating the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol", the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol ( ev.24).

In this way, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", as described above using Fig. 5(a), there is a 50% probability that it will be "10R short". is carried out (ev. 25), "low probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev. 26), "10R long" is performed with a 50% probability, and (ev. 27) "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set (ev. 26). "Support state" is set (ev.28).

Among these, when the "low probability/non-electrical support state" is set (ev.26), the game described above using Figure 7 is repeated, and when the "high probability/electrical support state" is set. (ev.28), the game described above using FIG. 8 is repeated.

On the other hand, when it is determined as a "small hit" in the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small prize symbol (ev.29), and a small prize game is played. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability state", each time the "electronic support state" and "non-electronic support state" are alternately switched. Set. Therefore, even if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", the "electronic support state" is set instead of the "non-electronic support state", so in the end However, "high probability/electrical support state" is set (ev.30).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", the "high probability/electronic support state" is set. Therefore, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", it is expected that the small winning symbol will be stopped and displayed for the player, and that the player will eventually move to the more advantageous "high probability/electronic support state". It is possible to realize a novel game feature of letting the player play the game, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/electronic support state", the "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set. Conversely, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", the "high probability/electronic support state" is set. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, in the "high probability state", each time the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the more advantageous "electric support state (high probability/electric support state)" is selected. A more disadvantageous "non-electric support state (high probability/non-electric support state)" is set alternately.

Normally, the transition from "non-electronic support state" to "electronic support state" or from "electronic support state" to "non-electronic support state" occurs with the end of the jackpot game. do. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, these transitions occur when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, so it is possible to make the player feel a sense of surprise. It becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

In addition, in the "high probability state", the same event as "the stop display of the small winning symbol (second special symbol)" causes the "non-electric support state" to be set or the "electric support state" to be set. Therefore, from this point of view, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his/her interest in the game. In addition, for players who expected to be set in the "Electric support state", even though they were in the "high probability state" during the same period, the "Small winning symbol (second special symbol)" ) It is possible to realize an innovative game experience in which the player expects or does not expect the occurrence of "stop display", and it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

Note that the process of transitioning from the "non-electric support state" to the "electric support state" can also be regarded as the "first process", and the process of transitioning from the "electric support state" to the "non-electric support state" is the "second process". It can also be considered as "processing".

<Main progress mode of the game - High probability/non-electronic support state (Part 2)>
As mentioned above, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", by performing a "right hit", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, and the transition to the "high probability/electronic support state" is made. You can play games that aim to. However, in the ``high probability/non-electronic support state,'' it is also possible to ``hit the ball left-handed.''

Here, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", when performing a "right hit" (when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) and when performing "left hand" (when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) There are the following differences in the profits that can be given to players. In other words, as shown in Figure 11, when performing a "right hit" in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner), there is a probability of about 1 in 20 that the small hit symbol will hit. is displayed in a stopped state, and this stopped display is used as a trigger to shift to the "high probability/electrical support state". In this case, the game proceeds in the manner described above with reference to FIG. In addition to this, when performing a "right hit" in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (when the second special symbol is displayed fluctuating), the probability is 50% of that when the jackpot symbol is statically displayed. A “long hit” is made.

In other words, when performing a "right hit" in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner), there is a probability of approximately 1 in 20 that it will transition to the "high probability/electronic support state". A game that aims to achieve a "long win" with a probability of 50% when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (hereinafter collectively referred to as "first profit"). The game described above with reference to FIG. 10 will be played.

On the other hand, when performing a "left hit" in a "high probability/non-electronic support state" (when the first special symbol is displayed fluctuating), the "high probability/electronic support state" is triggered by the stop display of the small winning symbol. There is no transition to "state". Instead, a "long hit" is performed with a probability of 60% when the jackpot symbol is displayed statically (higher probability than when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner).

In other words, when performing a "left hit" in a "high probability/non-electronic support state" (when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner), there is a 60% probability of "long hit" compared to when the jackpot symbol is displayed statically. A game is played with the aim of achieving the following (also referred to as "second profit" in this specification).

Although these "first benefit" and "second benefit" differ in content, the degree of benefit is not significantly different. For this reason, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", players are asked whether they aim to obtain the "first profit" by "hitting right" (displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner). (In addition, you can choose whether to play the game in the manner described above using Fig. 10) or aim to obtain the "second profit" by "hitting left" (displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner). This makes it possible to realize a novel gameplay experience and increase the interest in the game.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the game control process for controlling the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), a process of transmitting the various commands thus stored in the output buffer to various control boards is performed. By doing this, for example, the sub control board 220 will control the performance according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 will control the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It happens.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball is inserted into any one of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, other ball entry ports 30, first grand prize opening 28, and second grand prize opening 35. When the ball enters, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors that detect these entering balls (first starting hole sensor 24s, second starting hole sensor 25s, first big winning hole sensor 28s, second big winning hole sensor 35s, etc.) ), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected. As a result, if game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, jackpot determination and common pattern hit determination are performed based on predetermined random determination numbers. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "jackpot determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Furthermore, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number."

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot", one of the jackpot symbols among the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, and when the jackpot determination result is a "small hit" One of the plurality of types of small winning symbols is stopped and displayed, and the type of these symbols is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. In addition, these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It can also be done. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided and the random numbers may be updated using this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting ports, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting port. In this sensor detection process (S400), such as a starting opening, the process which memorize|stores regular figure reservation, 1st special figure reservation, and 2nd special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, if the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, it is determined whether the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of reserved ordinary figures does not reach four, a random number for determining whether a common figure has hit is acquired and the random number for determining whether a ordinary figure has been hit is stored as a reserved ordinary figure. The general drawings are stored in a general drawing holding storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, if the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol actuation gate 27 or if the number of reserved regular symbols has already reached 4, no new reserved symbols are stored.

After performing the processing related to storing the normal figure reservation in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, if the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first reserved special symbols does not reach four, then a jackpot determination random number, a variable pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first reserved special symbols. The first special figure reservation is stored in a first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variable display of the first special symbol (symbol variable game) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special symbol is reserved. In addition, the performance (symbol fluctuation performance) performed in accordance with the fluctuating display of the first special symbol is also performed based on the jackpot judgment random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol is reserved. Therefore, if you memorize the first special figure reservation, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation has not started yet (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure reservation It is possible to determine the mode of the variable display and performance (symbol variation game and symbol variation performance based on the first special symbol reservation) based on the above. For example, even before the variable display based on the first special symbol reservation is performed, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special symbol reservation is performed, and the reach effect. It is possible to determine whether or not the above is performed. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made regarding the first special symbol reservation, and the preliminary determination result is is stored in association with the first special figure reservation.

In this way, when the first special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24 or if the number of reserved first special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved first special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved first special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

After performing the processing related to the first starting port sensor 24s in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. Once the second special symbol reservation is stored, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special symbol reservation, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special symbol reservation. In this way, when the second special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of second special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25 or if the number of reserved second special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved second special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved second special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per common symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game is in the middle of a normal symbol game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is being displayed as a fixed symbol. As a result, if the normal symbol is not being played during a game, the normal symbol is fluctuating, or the normal symbol is being fixed, it is determined whether or not the common symbol is stored in the above-mentioned common symbol holding storage area. . As a result, if the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the first stored general pattern reservation among the stored general pattern reservations is read out. Then, based on the read out normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern hit determination random number, the normal pattern hit determination is performed. Specifically, if you are in the non-electronic support state, the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" is approximately 40/100 (a random number of approximately 40/100 of the general map hit determination random numbers that can be obtained as a general map pending) If you are in the electric support state, the probability that it will be a "normal map hit" is 99/100. Among them, 99/100 of the random numbers are considered to be a normal figure).The normal figure is determined.

After performing the hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the hit determination is a hit. As a result, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current normal pattern fluctuation display. That is, it is memorized that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is that the normal pattern is out, the normal pattern out is stored as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current variable display of the normal pattern. That is, it is memorized that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern.

In this way, once you have memorized that the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the normal pattern fluctuation display this time, or that the right LED of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit, the normal pattern fluctuation time Set. Specifically, if it is in a non-electrical support state, it is set to 1000 msec, 2000 msec, or 3000 msec, and if it is in an electrically supported state, it is set to 1000 msec, 1252 msec, or 1500 msec. After setting the variation time of the normal symbol, start displaying the variation of the normal symbol. Then, the random number for determining whether a common symbol is hit this time is deleted from the storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case that the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is fluctuatingly displayed, and the normal symbol is being determined and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. In other words, if the result of the hit determination is a hit, the left LED of the hit pattern display section 56 is turned on (stop displaying the hit pattern), and the result of the hit determination is OFF. If so, the right LED of the normal pattern display section 56 is turned on (the losing pattern is stopped and displayed). After the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols starts, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the normal symbol stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per common symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display section 56). As a result, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a symbol per common symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the per common symbol game is set. Specifically, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is in the open state for a short time (840 m seconds x 1 time) during the non-electric support state, and when the second starting port 25 is in the electrical support state. Set an open pattern that will remain open for a long time (840 msec x 2 times). Once the opening pattern is set in this way, a game with a common symbol is started.

On the other hand, when playing a normal figure, the second starting port solenoid 26m is controlled to open and close the opening/closing door 26 so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state and closed state in the opening pattern described above. make it work. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game for winning a common figure ends.

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variably displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), executing a jackpot game, and executing a small win game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first selects the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) during the jackpot game, during the small prize game, during the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). ) is currently being displayed. As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, a jackpot judgment is performed based on the jackpot judgment random number included in the read second special figure reservation. Specifically, if it is in a low probability state, the probability of hitting the jackpot is about 1/300 (about 1/300 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be obtained as the second special drawing reservation is considered a jackpot). ) If the jackpot is determined and it is in a high probability state, the probability of becoming a "jackpot" is approximately 1/100 (approximately 1/100 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be obtained as the second special drawing reservation). Make a jackpot determination (using a random number as a jackpot).

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored, then it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number). Then, a jackpot judgment is performed based on the jackpot judgment random number included in the read first special figure reservation. Specifically, if it is in a low probability state, the probability of hitting the jackpot is about 1/300 (about 1/300 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be obtained as the first special drawing reservation is considered a jackpot). ) If the jackpot is determined and it is in a high probability state, the probability of becoming a "jackpot" is approximately 1/100 (approximately 1/100 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be obtained as the first special drawing reservation). Make a jackpot determination (using a random number as a jackpot).

If the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the current special symbol fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation game ) to select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above using FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop display. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol reservation is referred to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, the jackpot symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 is referred to, and the jackpot corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation is determined. Select a symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "small hit" (second special symbol reservation only), the current special symbol fluctuation display ( Select the type of small winning symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small winning symbols 601 to 700 can be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol. Therefore, when the second special figure reservation is read out, refer to the small hit symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 601 to 700, and correspond to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special symbol reservation. The small winning symbol to be displayed is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Note that the small winning symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", if the first special figure pending is read out, the losing symbol 301 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and if the second special figure pending is read out, the losing symbol 301 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. 701 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol, small win symbol, and missing symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way, a variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. A fluctuating pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from when a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts fluctuating display until it stops displaying, and each fluctuating pattern is distinguished from other fluctuating patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) for changing the pattern is attached. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a fluctuation pattern, with reference to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the 1st special figure reservation or the 2nd special figure reservation is selected as the current fluctuation pattern. Select as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the proportion of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, it recognizes the fluctuation pattern of the current symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the symbols in a production pattern based on (corresponding to) the recognized fluctuation pattern. Execute variable performance.

In the above-described process of selecting a variable pattern, instead of always referring to the same variable pattern selection table, variable pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress situations are referred to. In detail, as shown in FIG. 14, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set gaming state, the jackpot determination result, the stored first special symbol pending and The variable pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special symbols on hold is referred to. By doing this, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation performance with a performance pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as a zero after the ready-to-reach effect. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, if a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed (after that, the winning result is stopped and displayed). Note that each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, after selecting a symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current variable display of special symbols and selecting a variation pattern for the current variable display of special symbols, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the currently selected variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, which was the subject of the current jackpot determination, is deleted from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above describes the processing when the game is not in the middle of a jackpot game, a small win game, a variable display of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), or a fixed display of a special symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed as a symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (determined display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol starts, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, the processing when the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner has been explained. On the other hand, if the special symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, or a losing symbol.

As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a missed symbol, it is also determined whether a "high probability state" is set, and if a "high probability state" is set, a "high probability state" is set. The remaining number of symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as "ST number") until the end of "ST" is subtracted once. As a result, when the "ST count" becomes 0, a "low probability state" is set in place of the "high probability state".

In addition, even if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol (second special symbol only), it is also determined whether the "high probability state" is set, and the "high probability state" is set. If so, subtract one time from the "ST count". As a result, when the "ST count" becomes 0, a "low probability state" is set in place of the "high probability state".

As mentioned above, if the "ST count" becomes 0 and the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state", check whether the "electrical support state" is set or not. If the "electrical support state" is set, the "non-electrical support state" is set in place of the "electrical support state". In other words, after all, if the "ST count" reaches 0 when "high probability/electronic support state" or "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set, "low probability/non-electronic support state" is set. ”.

When a new "low probability/non-electronic support state" is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the newly set gaming state (here, low probability/non-electronic support state) is sent to the output buffer of the RAM 203. Remember. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed (second special symbol only), the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second big winning hole 35 in the small winning game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second big winning hole 35 is open for 1.6 seconds during a small winning game, so such an opening pattern of the second big winning hole 35 is set. After setting the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 in this way, the small winning game is started. Then, a small winning game start command indicating the start of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, if the stopped and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35 in the jackpot game Set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol. After setting the opening pattern of the first big winning hole 28 and the second big winning hole 35 in this way, the jackpot game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the special symbol is being displayed as confirmed. On the other hand, when playing a small winning game, the second big prize opening 35 is opened and closed in the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern for 1.6 seconds). The opening/closing door 36 is operated by controlling the big prize opening solenoid 35m. When the control of the second big prize opening solenoid 35m (operation of the opening/closing door 36) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, a small winning game end command indicating the end of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when a jackpot game is in progress, the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or The second big prize opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the opening/closing door 29 or the opening/closing door 36. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When a game ball that enters from the second big prize opening 35 enters the specific opening 38 during a jackpot game (during the last round game), a specific opening ball entry command indicating this is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The specific entrance ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the control of the first jackpot solenoid 28m and the second jackpot solenoid 35m (operation of the opening/closing door 29 and opening/closing door 36) according to the opening pattern described above is completed, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is issued. It is stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, it is determined whether the game ball has entered the specific hole 38 during the current jackpot game. As a result, if the game ball does not enter the specific port 38, "low probability/non-electric support state" is set, and if the game ball enters the specific port 38, "high probability/electronic support state" is set. Set “Status”. Once the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Pending number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs pending number processing (S700). In this reservation number processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are calculated. are read out, and a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing this, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying on the effect display device 41 the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first reserved special symbols and the number of second reserved special symbols. It becomes possible to execute.

In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the first variation, which is the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol), can also be regarded as "first variation execution means", and the second special symbol (first special symbol) The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the second variation, which is the variation display of the second special figure), can also be regarded as a "second variation execution means". In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the jackpot game can be regarded as a "jackpot game execution means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that can set the non-electric support state and the electric support state is It can also be regarded as a "gaming state setting means." In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the small winning game can be regarded as a "small winning game execution means", and the second big prize opening 35 can also be regarded as a "variable ball entry opening", and the The mouth 38 can also be regarded as a "specific area."

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a production control process for controlling production. The production control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the production control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt permission processing are omitted.

When the production control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or a detection signal from various boards, the CPU 221 transfers the received command or detection signal to the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. Stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the commands and detection signals stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effects corresponding to the received commands and detection signals are determined, and in order to perform this effect, the image and audio control board 230 and Commands to be sent to the lamp control board 226 and the like are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

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

As described above, the sub control board 220 cooperates with the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. to execute various effects, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, such various effects are executed. This is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects."

FIG. 16 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the preliminary determination result command, it performs a preliminary performance that is a performance based on the preliminary determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the manner of a pending symbol to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41e of the presentation display device 41 may be determined in advance. The method may be set according to the result. Note that the preliminary performance does not need to be performed all the time when the preliminary determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined lottery is won).

Further, upon receiving the reservation number transmission command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits the same number of reservation symbols as the first special symbol reservation number and the second special symbol reservation number indicated by this command to the first reservation symbol of the effect display device 41. It is displayed in the hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41e. It is not necessary to display both the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved special symbols at all times. In the state where the game is played, the number of reserved first special symbols is displayed, and the "low probability/electric support state" and "high probability/electric support state" in which the right hit is performed, that is, the second special figure main character is displayed. In the state where the game is played, the second special figure pending number may be displayed.

Further, upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). A variable performance (including a variable display of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c) is started.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of ready-to-reach effects as described above using FIG. 6(b). Since the symbol variation performance is performed in accordance with the variation pattern, the ready-to-win performance, which is a part of the symbol variation performance, is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c A pattern variation effect is performed in which the display stops when the number is zero. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed. A pattern variation effect is performed in which the display stops at random points.

The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, is determined by the ratio of the variation pattern selection random number allocated to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. It is set. As a result, the probability that the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot" (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot expectation level") is made different between multiple types of reach performances. As a result, it is possible for the player to expect a reach performance with a higher degree of jackpot expectation.

The mode of the reach effect may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish between these differences, for example, the mode in which the displayed character images differ from each other or the mode in which the displayed background images differ from each other between the reach effects. , a mode in which the displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which the decorative patterns (left decorative pattern 41a, right decorative pattern 41c, etc.) that can be the double number that are stopped and displayed at the start of the ready-to-win effect are different from each other, etc. are adopted.

When a variation stop command is received during execution of the above-described symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c as either a zero or a rose.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, upon receiving the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a jackpot game performance indicating that a jackpot game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started to be displayed. In addition, a performance suggesting the type of jackpot game that has been started (10R long, 10R short), a performance urging the player to enter the game ball into the specific opening 38, etc. are executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, videos to be displayed, etc.) as such jackpot game effects, and which jackpot game effect to execute is determined. , is determined according to the predetermined lottery results and the type of jackpot game.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the specific hole entry command, it performs an effect indicating that a game ball has entered the specific hole 38. For example, an effect is performed in which the character "V" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the gaming state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images may be displayed in a manner (color, shape, etc.) that corresponds to the game state, or a ``high probability/electronic support condition'' or ``high probability/non-electronic support condition'' may be executed. In the "state", an effect that displays the "ST number" is started.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects an operation signal via the production operation board 228, that is, when the production operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 responds to the operation. Start the performance.

E. Performance in high probability state:
As described above with reference to FIG. 10, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/electronic support state", the "high probability/non-electronic support state" is displayed. ” is set, and conversely, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the “high probability/non-electronic support state”, the “high probability/electronic support state” is set. That is, as described above using FIG. 10, in the "high probability state", each time the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the more advantageous "electric support state (high probability/electric support state)" is activated. ” and a more disadvantageous “non-electric support state (high probability/non-electric support state)” are set alternately. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various effects can be executed in the "high probability state" in order to enhance the gameplay.

E-1. Performance example 1:
For example, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in the "high probability/electronic support state", when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set. In the ``high probability/non-electronic support state'', when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the ``high probability/electronic support condition'' is set. It is also possible to perform an effect that displays an image that suggests this.

For example, in the "high probability/electronic support state", an image that displays the words "transition to high probability/non-electronic support state when the small winning symbol stops displaying" is executed, and "high probability/non-electronic support state" is displayed. In the "support state", an effect may be executed to display an image showing the words "transition to high probability/electric support state with stop display of small winning symbols".

Alternatively, the directions in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed may be made different between the "high probability/electrical support state" and the "high probability/non-electrical support state." For example, in a "high probability/electronic support state", an effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a downward direction, and in a "high probability/non-electronic support state", the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, It is also possible to perform an effect in which 41c is displayed variably upward.

Alternatively, the order in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped may be made different between the "high probability/electrical support state" and the "high probability/non-electrical support state." For example, in the "high probability/electronic support state", the left decorative pattern 41a among the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is first stopped and displayed, and in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", the decoration is An effect may be performed in which the right decorative pattern 41c among the patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is stopped and displayed first.

If such a performance (performance example 1) is performed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the above-mentioned gameplay, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

E-2. Production example 2:
In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "high probability/electronic support state", "10R long" is executed with a 100% probability, and in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, "10R long" will be executed with a 50% probability.

Therefore, in the "high probability/electronic support state", "before the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (before the high probability/non-electronic support state is set), the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. If the jackpot game is started (if the jackpot game is started), a more advantageous jackpot game (10R long) is likely to be played.''

For example, an effect may be executed to display an image showing the words "If the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed before the small win symbol is stopped and displayed, it is advantageous!". Even when it is decided to perform such a performance (performance example 2), it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the above-mentioned gameplay, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

E-3. Production example 3:
In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability state", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are changed to "1" to "9". It is also possible to stop and display a pattern different from the pattern showing the numbers.

For details, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/electric support state" ("high probability/non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability/electric support state") ), and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (instead of the "high probability/non-electronic support state", "high probability/electronic support state"). The decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed in different patterns (aspects) depending on the state of the display.

For example, as shown in Fig. 17(a), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/electrical support state" (instead of the "high probability/electrical support state") ``Probability / Non-Electric Support State'' is set) is a symbol indicating the word ``DOWN'' that suggests that a more disadvantageous gaming state for the player (High Probability / Non-Electric Support State) is set. Decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (the "high probability/non-electronic support state") (instead of ``high probability/electronic support state''), the character ``UP'' indicating that a more advantageous gaming state for the player (high probability/non-electronic support state) is set. The decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with the shown pattern.

In other words, even if the setting trigger is the same event "stop display of small winning symbol (second special symbol)", if "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set, "high probability/non-electronic support state" is set. If the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests that a state is set (a mode in which the patterns indicating the characters DOWN are aligned), and a "high probability/electrical support state" is set, The decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests that a high probability/electrical support state is set (a mode in which the patterns indicating the letters UP are aligned). This makes it easier for the player to recognize the setting timing of the ``high probability/non-electric support state'' and ``high probability/electric support state'' triggered by the ``stop display of the small winning symbol (second special symbol)''. This makes it easier to realize the above-mentioned gameplay.

E-4. Production example 4:
In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/electric support state"("high probability/non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability/electric support state") ), and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (instead of the "high probability/non-electronic support state", "high probability/electronic support state"' is set), the direction in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner may be changed.

For example, as shown in Fig. 18(a), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/electrical support state" (instead of the "high probability/electrical support state") When "probability/non-electronic support state" is set), an effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a downward oscillating manner.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (the "high probability/non-electronic support state") In the case where "high probability/electrical support state" is set instead, an effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed variably upward.

Even in such cases, it is easy for players to recognize the setting timing of the ``high probability/non-electronic support state'' and ``high probability/electronic support state'' triggered by the ``stop display of the small winning symbol (second special symbol)''. This makes it easier to realize the above-mentioned gameplay.

E-5. Performance example 5:
In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/electric support state"("high probability/non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability/electric support state") ), and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (instead of the "high probability/non-electronic support state", "high probability/electronic support state"' is set), the stopping order of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c may be made different.

For example, if the second special symbol is displayed as a small hit symbol in a "high probability/electrical support state" (instead of the "high probability/electrical support state", a "high probability/non-electrical support state" is set). In this case, the left decorative pattern 41a among the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is stopped and displayed first.

On the other hand, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (instead of the "high probability/non-electronic support state"), the "high probability/electronic support state" is '' is set), an effect is performed in which the right decorative pattern 41c is first stopped and displayed among the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c.

Even in such cases, it is easy for players to recognize the setting timing of the ``high probability/non-electronic support state'' and ``high probability/electronic support state'' triggered by the ``stop display of the small winning symbol (second special symbol)''. This makes it easier to realize the above-mentioned gameplay.

E-6. Production example 6:
In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the "stop display of the small winning symbol (second special symbol)" occurs in the "high probability state" (the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the small winning symbol) ) indicates that the same event occurred, whether it occurred in a ``high probability/non-electronic support state'' or a ``high probability/electronic support condition.'' It is also possible to perform a performance.

For example, if the second special symbol is displayed as a small hit symbol in a "high probability/electrical support state" (instead of the "high probability/electrical support state", a "high probability/non-electrical support state" is set). Even if the second special symbol is displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (instead of the "high probability/non-electronic support state"), Even if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol (when the "electric support state" is set), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are symbols indicating the characters "Small win" indicating that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol. Stop and display.

Alternatively, if the second special symbol is displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability/electrical support state" (instead of the "high probability/electrical support state", a "high probability/non-electrical support state" is set). Even if the second special symbol is displayed as a small winning symbol in the "high probability/non-electronic support state" (instead of the "high probability/non-electronic support state"), Displays an image showing a specific type of character even if the character is in a "power support state".

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same event as the "stop display of the small winning symbol (second special symbol)" causes the "high probability/non-electronic support state" to be set or the "high probability/non-electronic support state" to be set. Since the "electrical support state" is set, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise. However, it may be difficult for the player to recognize that the setting triggers for these (high probability/non-electronic support state, high probability/electronic support state) are the same event (stop display of small winning symbols). In this regard, if we perform the above-mentioned performance (Example 4), the triggers for setting the "high probability/non-electronic support state" and "high probability/electronic support state" are the same event (stopping of the small winning symbol). It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the player is playing the game (display), and in turn, it is possible to make it easier to realize the above-mentioned gameplay.

E-7. Performance example 7:
Further, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the gaming properties described above using FIG. 11. In other words, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", the player is asked whether he or she aims to obtain the "first profit" by "hitting right" (displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner). In addition, the player is asked to select whether to play the game in the manner described above using FIG. It has gameplay.

Therefore, in the "high probability/non-electronic support state", an effect may be performed that prompts the player to select whether to play "right-handed" or "left-handed". For example, if you "hit right-handed" (and continue), you may be granted the "first benefit", and if you "hit the left", you may be granted the "second benefit". It is also possible to perform an effect that displays an image that suggests (explains) the following.

This makes it easier for the player to recognize the gameplay of selecting the above-mentioned "right-handed" or "left-handed" and, in turn, makes it easier to realize this gameplay.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope stated in each claim. The present invention extends to a range that can be easily replaced from those, and improvements can be added as appropriate based on the knowledge commonly possessed by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (gaming value) as a result of a game by paying out game balls supplied from an island facility in a 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 that indicates the amount of profit (size of gaming value) corresponding to the entry of game balls into various ball entrances, it is possible to 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. Furthermore, as a type of pachinko machine that converts gaming profits (gaming value) into data and gives it to the player, there is a type of pachinko machine that circulates and uses multiple game balls built into the pachinko machine, specifically, An example of this is a pachinko machine (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 A7 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A7.

<Game machine A1>
<Summary>
When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation during the electric support state, a non-electric support state can be set in place of the electric support state (the first process can be executed).
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
During the setting of the electric support state, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, a first process of setting the non-electric support state in place of the electric support state without playing the jackpot game; A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing.

Normally, the non-electric support state is set (instead of the electric support state) upon completion of the jackpot game. In this regard, in this gaming machine, a non-electric support state (instead of an electric support state) is set upon the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation", so that the player feels a sense of surprise. This makes it possible to increase interest in the game.

In addition, while the electric support state is being set, players who expect the electric support state to continue to be set will be advised that the "stop display of small winning symbols in the second variation" will not occur. It is possible to realize novel gameplay that arouses expectations, and it is possible to increase interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Summary>
When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state in the second variation, the electric support state can be set in place of the non-electric support state (the second process can be executed).
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
During the setting of the non-electrical support state, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, the electric support state is set in place of the non-electrical support state without playing the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute processing.

Normally, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) upon completion of the jackpot game. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the electric support state (instead of the non-electric support state) is set in response to the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation", so it does not give the player a sense of surprise. This makes it possible to increase interest in the game.

In addition, while the non-electric support state is being set, players who are expecting the electric support state to be set instead of the non-electric support state will be informed of the "stop display of small winning symbols in the second variation". It is possible to realize a novel gameplay in which the player expects the occurrence of a problem, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, the non-electronic support state and the electric support state are set based on the same event, ``stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation,'' so that the player does not feel any surprises. This makes it possible to increase interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Summary>
The first process and the second process can be executed within a predetermined period <Claim format>
In gaming machine A2,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first process and the second process can be executed during a predetermined period.

In such a gaming machine, during a predetermined period, if the electric support state is being set, if the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation" occurs, the non-electric support state will be changed (instead of the electric support state). ) is set, and if the non-electric support state is being set, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) when the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation" occurs. That is, during a predetermined period, the non-electric support state is set or the electric support state is set, triggered by the same event of "stop display of small winning symbols in the second fluctuation". For this reason, for players who are expecting the electric support state to be set, the "stop display of small winning symbols in the second variation" is displayed even though they are in the same predetermined period. It is possible to realize novel gameplay in which the player expects the game to occur or not, and it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Summary>
The first process and the second process can be executed during a high probability state <Claim format>
In gaming machine A2,
The gaming state setting means includes:
As the gaming state, it is possible to set a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot symbol is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation than in the low probability state,
At least while setting the high probability state, the non-electrical support state or the electrical support state can be set in parallel to the high probability state,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first process and the second process can be executed while the high probability state is set.

In such a gaming machine, in a high probability state, if the electric support state is set, when the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation" occurs, the non-electric support state will be changed (instead of the electric support state). ) is set, and if the non-electric support state is being set, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) when the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation" occurs. That is, in the high probability state, a non-electric support state or an electric support state is set, triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation". For this reason, for players who are expecting the electric support state to be set, even though they are in the high probability state during the same period, the "stop display of small winning symbols in the second fluctuation" It is possible to realize an innovative game feature in which the player expects or does not expect the occurrence of the problem, and it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A5>
<Summary>
A jackpot game advantageous to the player is more likely to be played during an electric support state than during a non-electric support state.
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In any one of gaming machines A1 to A4,
The case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation while the electric support state is set is better than the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation while the non-electricity support state is set. A gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game, which is advantageous to the player, is easily performed.

In such a gaming machine, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is more likely to be played during the electric support state than during the non-electric support state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect more strongly that the electric support state will be set, and in turn, it is possible to make it easier to realize the above-mentioned gameplay.

<Game machine A6>
<Summary>
When a non-electric support state is set with the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation", the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a "mode that suggests that a non-electric support state is set", and " If the electric support state is set with the stop display of the small winning pattern in the second variation as a trigger, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests that the electric support state is set.
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In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
In accordance with the first variation or the second variation, it is possible to perform a decorative pattern variation that is a variable display of the decorative pattern,
When the non-electrical support state is set by the small winning pattern being stopped and displayed in the second variation, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests that the non-electrical support state is set. is possible,
When the electricity support state is set by the small winning pattern being stopped and displayed in the second variation, the decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests that the electricity support state is set. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

In such gaming machines, the non-electric support state and the electric support state are set based on the same event, ``the stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation,'' so the player is left with no surprises. It can make you feel. However, since the trigger for setting these (non-electric support state, electric support state) is the same event (stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation), the setting timing of these (non-electric support state, electric support state) It is also possible that it is difficult for the player to recognize this. In this regard, in this gaming machine, even if the setting trigger is the same event, ``stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation,'' when the non-electric support state is set, the ``non-electric support state is set.'' The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests that an electric support state is set, and when an electric support state is set, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests that an electric support state is set. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting timing of the non-electric support state and the electric support state triggered by the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation", and as a result, the above-mentioned gameplay is realized. It can be made easier.

<Game machine A7>
<Summary>
When a non-electric support state is set as a result of the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation", "a production that suggests that a non-electric support state is set when a predetermined event occurs" is When executed and the electric support state is set triggered by the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation", the electric support state is set by the occurrence of the same event as the above-mentioned predetermined event. Execute a performance that suggests the following.
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In any one of gaming machines A1 to A6,
When the non-electrical support state is set by the small winning symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, an effect indicating that the non-electrical support state is set by the occurrence of a predetermined event is provided. is feasible and
If the electric support state is set by the small winning symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, it is suggested that the electric support state is set by the occurrence of the same event as the predetermined event. A gaming machine characterized by being able to perform a performance that

In such gaming machines, the non-electric support state and the electric support state are set based on the same event, ``the stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation,'' so the player is left with no surprises. It can make you feel. However, it may be difficult for the player to recognize that the setting trigger for these (non-electric support state, electric support state) is the same event (stop display of the small winning symbol in the second variation). In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the non-electric support state is set as a result of the "stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation", the non-electric support state is set due to the occurrence of a predetermined event. If the electric support state is set with the ``stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation'', then ``the same event as the above-mentioned predetermined event occurs, The system will carry out a display that suggests that a power support state will be set. In this way, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the trigger for setting the non-electric support state and the electric support state is the same event (the stop display of the small winning symbol in the second fluctuation), and as a result, the above-mentioned game It can make it easier to realize gender.

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

1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24... 1st starting port, 25... 2nd starting port, 27... Normal symbol activation gate, 28... 1st grand prize opening (variable ball entry hole), 35... 2nd grand prize opening Mouth (variable ball entry mouth), 38... Specific mouth (specific area), 41... Effect display device, 50... Segment display section, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (first variation execution means, second variation execution means , jackpot game execution means, game state setting means), 220...sub control board, 221...CPU.

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a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation, which is a variation display of a first special symbol, based on the game ball entering the first starting hole;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation, which is a variation display of a second special symbol, based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation;
A game state setting means that can set a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state as a gaming state;
In a gaming machine equipped with
During the setting of the electric support state, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, a first process of setting the non-electric support state in place of the electric support state without playing the jackpot game; is executable,
The case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation while the electric support state is set is better than the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation while the non-electricity support state is set. The jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is likely to be played.
A gaming machine characterized by :

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