JP2017209451A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of zesting a player by preventing the willingness of operation in operation means from being lost, and using a plurality of operation means.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes a plurality of operation means. Operation means, where operation becomes effective by operation means selection means, is selected from first operation means and second operation means. An operation suggestive performance, which suggests operation of operation means, is displayed during display of a reserved pattern on a performance pattern display device. If the operation means in which the operation is suggested is operated when a holding change is performed to a reserved pattern corresponding to reliability as a probability that a jackpot game generates the reserved pattern under display, the reserved pattern is subjected to a holding change. Operation of the first operation means is suggested. Operation means change means is provided, which changes to operation suggestion of the second operation means without causing a holding change in the reserved pattern even if the first operation means is operated. When the operation means change means changes to the operation suggestion of the second operation means and the second operation means is operated, the reserved pattern under display is subjected to a holding change.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine (hereinafter also referred to as a bullet ball game machine) provided with operation means operable by a player.

  In a conventional ball game machine, when a game ball enters a start opening provided in the game area, a random number value extracted when the game ball enters is stored up to a predetermined number, and the stored random value is determined in advance. The lottery of whether or not the value is a big hit is made in the order stored. In addition, the lottery result as to whether or not the big hit game is generated is notified by a confirmation display through a special symbol change. An effect display is displayed on the effect display device provided in the center of the game area in accordance with the variation of the special symbol, and the player is given a sense of expectation for the lottery result.

  In addition, the conventional ball game machine has an operation button as an operation means that can be operated by the player, and if the operation button is operated when a predetermined effect display is displayed on the effect display device, In some cases, a lottery result indicating whether or not a big hit game is generated or not is obtained.

  Some recent ball and ball machines have other operation means (joystick, jog dial, etc.) in addition to the operation buttons. In the bullet ball game machine, an effect display composed of the contents of the effect of the same system is displayed on the effect display device, and the operation of any one of the plurality of operation means is enabled and enabled by the effect display. By operating the operating means, the reliability that the big hit game is generated or the lottery result of whether or not the big hit game is generated is notified. In addition, the structure which changes the operation means effective when the effect display which consists of the effect content of the same system | strain is displayed according to the high possibility that a big hit game will generate | occur | produce is common.

JP-A-2015-208570

  However, with the above-described configuration, the effect display is sharp, but when an operation means with a low possibility of generating a big hit game is selected, the player is discouraged and the operation means is willing to operate. It disappeared, and sometimes it was not interesting.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and prevents the player from losing the willingness to operate the operation means. By using a plurality of operation means, it is possible to provide a player with an interesting game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, extracts numerical data due to a game ball having entered a start port provided on the game board. Numerical data extraction means, hold storage means for storing the extracted numerical data to the limit, and whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data stored by the hold storage means In order to notify the validity determination means for making the determination, the numerical data confirmation means for confirming the contents of the numerical data before the validity determination by the appropriateness determination means, and the number of the numerical data stored in the holding storage means In a ball game machine equipped with a hold display means for displaying a hold symbol of a plurality of kinds of hold symbols, a hold symbol selecting means for selecting a hold symbol displayed by the hold display means from a plurality of types of hold symbols, the plurality of types There are a plurality of reserved symbols with different reliability, which is the probability of occurrence of the jackpot game, and based on the result of confirmation by the numerical data confirming means, the reserved symbols displayed by the hold display means A hold change determination means for determining whether or not to change the hold symbol to have a different reliability, an operation means operable by the player, the operation means includes at least a first operation means, and the first operation means, And a second operation means provided at different positions, and an operation suggesting means for suggesting an operation of either the first operation means or the second operation means during display of the predetermined holding symbol. And an operation means selection means for selecting an operation means suggested by the operation suggesting means from either the first operation means or the second operation means, and the hold change determination means changes the hold change. If it is determined to be performed, the operation means suggested by the operation suggesting means is operated, so that the reliability is changed to a holding symbol having a different reliability, and the first operation means is changed by the operation means selecting means. When the second operating means is selected, there is a higher probability that the holding symbol is changed with a higher probability, or the probability that the jackpot game is generated is higher than the case where the second operating means is selected. An operation means switching means for switching to the operation suggestion of the second operation means without changing the hold symbol even if the first operation means is operated, even if the first operation means is operated, It is determined that the hold change is made by the hold change determination means, the operation means switching means is switched to the operation suggestion of the second operation means, and the second operation means is operated. In this case, the reserved symbol is changed by holding.

  The present invention described in claim 1 is provided with a hold number signal transmitting means for transmitting a hold number signal indicating increase or decrease in numerical data, and a prefetch signal transmitting means for transmitting a prefetch signal indicating a confirmation result by the numerical data confirming means. It has been.

The operation means switching means may be configured to determine whether or not to switch to the operation suggestion of the second operation means when the first operation means selected by the operation means selection means is operated. In this case, the operation means switching means switches to the operation suggestion of the second operation means when it is determined to switch to the operation suggestion of the second operation means.
In addition, the operation means selection means selects the first operation means as the operation means for which the operation is enabled in advance, determines that the second operation means is selected when the first operation means is operated, and switches the operation means. The means may be configured to suggest the operation of the first operation means based on the determination by the operation means selection means, and to switch to the operation suggestion of the second operation means when the first operation means is operated.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first aspect, the operation method of the first operation means and the second operation means are different operation methods.

  The different operation methods described in claim 2 include “pull the lever” and “push the button” like a joystick and a push button, and “rotate the dial” and “push the button” like a jog dial and a push button. It can be illustrated.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the first or second aspect, the operation is switched when the operation means switching means switches to the operation suggestion of the second operation means. Compared to the case where the second operation means is selected by means selection means, the holding symbol is changed with a high probability, or the probability that the jackpot game is generated is high. Features.

According to the ball game machine according to claim 1, when the operation means is operated as in the conventional ball game machine, not only the holding change is made but also the operation of the first operation means is suggested, and the first operation means Even if the button is operated, the hold is not changed, and the suggestion content by the operation suggestion means is switched to the operation suggestion of the second operation means having a high probability of changing the hold with a high probability or having a high probability of changing to a hold symbol with a high probability of generating a big hit game. Will change the game, which will surprise the player, increase the expectation of the big hit, and increase the fun.
In addition, even if the first operation means is selected as the operation means that suggests an operation while the reserved symbol is displayed, the operation of the second operation means may be switched to the operation suggestion by operating the first operation means. It is possible to prevent a sense of expectation that the operation may be switched to the operation suggestion of the two operation means and to eliminate the willingness to operate.

According to the bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, depending on whether the operation method of the first operation means and the second operation means is different, which one of the two operation means is suggested, It is easy to show the difference between the probability that the player changes the hold and the probability that the player changes the hold to a hold pattern with a high probability of generating a big hit game.
In addition, since the operation methods of the first operation means and the second operation means are different, it is possible to exhibit the effect of preventing bothersomeness and harshness compared to the case where the operation methods are the same.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 3, the case where the operation means switching means switches to the operation suggestion of the second operation means than the case where the operation means selection means selects the second operation means. Further, since the probability of changing the holding symbol with a high probability or changing the holding symbol to a holding symbol with a high probability of generating a jackpot game is high, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the present invention. The front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The electrical block diagram of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine performed with the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The flowchart of the start winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart 1 of the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. A table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50. Explanatory drawing which shows the number of rounds of the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol and the game state after the jackpot game. (A) Explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the first special symbol jackpot symbol determining random number and the stop symbol, (b) Explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the second special symbol jackpot symbol determining random number and the stop symbol, (c) Jackpot The name of the game, the contents of the jackpot game, and the game state after the jackpot game ends. The flowchart of the effect determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. (A) A table showing the operation means effective in the notice effect A and its occurrence probability, (b) A table showing the operation means effective in the notice effect B and its occurrence probability, (c) Valid in the notice effect C The table | surface which shows an operation means and its generation | occurrence | production probability. The flowchart 1 of the notice effect process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart 2 of the notice effect process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. Explanatory drawing of the notice effect A which is an effect performed using the production button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the notice effect B which is an effect performed using the production button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the notice effect C which is an effect performed using the production button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. (A) Explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the operation of the production button 67 and the production screen, (b) Explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the operation of the jog dial 68 and the production screen, (c) Operation of the production button 67 and the jog dial 68 and the production screen. Explanatory drawing which shows a response | compatibility. The flowchart of the big hit game effect determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. (A) Table showing operation means effective in jackpot game effect A and its occurrence probability, (b) Table showing operation means effective in jackpot game effect B and its occurrence probability, (c) In jackpot game effect C The table | surface which shows the operation means which becomes effective, and its generation | occurrence | production probability. The flowchart 1 of the game state alerting | reporting process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart 2 of the game state alerting | reporting process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. Explanatory drawing of the jackpot effect A which is an effect performed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the jackpot effect B which is an effect performed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the jackpot effect C which is an effect performed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. The flowchart of the pending | holding symbol display process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. (A) a table showing the appearance rate of jackpots, (b) a table showing the types of reserved symbols, (c) a table showing the 9 final reserved symbols, the appearance rate and expected value of each effect. (A) Operation means effective in the change from the operation suggestion symbol to the normal hold symbol and the table indicating the probability of occurrence thereof, (b) Operation means effective in the change from the operation suggestion symbol to the special hold symbol 1 and the occurrence thereof A table indicating the probability, (c) an operation means effective in the change from the operation suggested symbol to the special reserved symbol 2 and a table indicating the occurrence probability thereof, (d) effective in the change from the operation suggested symbol to the special reserved symbol 3 The table which shows the operation means which become and its occurrence probability. The flowchart 1 of the pending | holding symbol change process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart 2 of the pending | holding symbol change process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. Display example 1 in the effect symbol display device 6 performed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. Display example 2 in the effect symbol display device 6 performed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. Display example 3 in the effect symbol display device 6 performed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

An effect button 67 (hereinafter also referred to as first operation means) that can be operated by the player is provided in the approximate center of the upper plate 55. Further, a jog dial 68 (hereinafter also referred to as a second operation means) is provided around the effect button 67 which is a position different from the position where the effect button 67 is provided.
When the player presses the effect button 67 during a predetermined period, the content of the effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 to be described later is changed, and the game sound output by the speaker is changed. . Further, the jog dial 68 is rotated to change the effect image.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58 and a balance. A CR settlement display device having a display 59 is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 3 are driven into the game area 4.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 4. The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window for displaying the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 for displaying the effect symbol, as well as known ones. Below the center case 5, the 1st starting port 11 (starting port corresponding to a 1st special symbol) is arrange | positioned. A second start port 12 (start port corresponding to the second special symbol) is disposed below the first start port 11. A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed.

  In the lower right part of the game area 4, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above on the back surface of the pachinko machine. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. It has been. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured with a main controller 80 as the center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.
Note that the pachinko machine 50 is configured not to include a backup power source that holds the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 83.

The power supply board 85 is configured to generate a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor, and the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM of the main controller 80. As a result, the RAM of the main controller 80 can be backed up, and after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 80 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is held.
On the other hand, since the backup power generated by the power supply board 85 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 83, it is held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83 after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. The stored memory is erased.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a first 2 A detection signal of the left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
In addition, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, The lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled.
In addition to being output to the test signal terminal, an output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the external connection terminal 78 for management signals such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots (also called special games) and sent to the hall main computer. . The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

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

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out, but it may be a sealed structure that stores the game ball generated in accordance with winning etc. without paying out the game ball.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 4. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired. If the fire stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It is like that.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect design control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in the display control command 82. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68, and when the player operates the effect units 67, 68, the operation signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. . The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82. Although not shown, an effect button switch 67a for detecting that the effect button 67 has been pressed, and a first jog dial sensor 68a and a second jog dial sensor 68b for detecting that the jog dial 68 has been rotated. Is provided. By providing two sensors, it is possible to detect whether the sensor is rotated in an appropriate direction.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but may be configured as a single device.

  A main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3899”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3900 integers from “0” to “3899” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3899", the next process starts with the next process. Is returned to “0”, and 3900 integers from “0” to “3899” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3900” “0” “1”.

When the big hit determining random number is updated once (3900 times), the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determining random number, and the big hit determining random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of setting the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, it changes to “249” “87” “88”... “3900” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value. The number of values determined to be a big hit in the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) is 13, which is “775 to 778”, “1775 to 1778”, and “2775 to 2779”. Further, the number of values determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) is a number greater than 13.
The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are drawn special symbols. Used for.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.
When a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. The number of memories that can be stored is up to 4 for each of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and when the reserved memory is full, the game balls are stored in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Even if a prize is won, only a winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as the winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the production symbol control device 82 to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal. Each process is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3900 values from 0 to 3899) when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3900. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  The winning confirmation process in S50 is as shown in FIG. 6, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a. Judgment is made (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first reserved memory is full (this embodiment) It is determined whether the number is 4) (S105).

  If the first reserved memory is not full (S105: no), each random number is stored as the first reserved memory, the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is increased by 1 (S110), and the process proceeds to S115. And migrate. In S110, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the first hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the first reserved memory on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

In the first look-ahead determination process of S115, it is determined whether or not the random number for determination of success / failure stored in the reserved storage of the first special symbol corresponds to the jackpot. When it is determined that the game corresponds to a big hit, a prefetch command indicating a big hit is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit, the main controller 80 changes to the sub-integrated controller 83, the reach is out (out, but there is a reach display), or the super reach is lost (is lost, but the super reach is displayed) Sends a pre-read command that contains data such as whether or not there is no reach display.
The pre-read command may be combined with the above-described reserved number command and transmitted as one command. When the transmission timing is the same and the production is performed with the reserved symbol, it is preferable because the relevance is high. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S120.

  If it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 11 (S100: no), or if there are already four first hold memories (S105: yes), the first special is not stored. The process proceeds to S120 without increasing the number of lighting of the symbol hold number display device 18.

  In S120, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S120: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second reserved memory is full (this embodiment) In step S125, it is determined whether the number is four.

  If the second reserved memory is not full (S125: no), the above random numbers are stored as the second reserved memory, the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19 is increased by 1 (S130), and the process proceeds to S135. And migrate. In S130, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the second hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the second reserved memory on the effect symbol display device 6.

In the second look-ahead determination process of S135, it is determined whether or not the random number for determination of success / failure stored in the reserved storage of the second special symbol corresponds to the jackpot. When it is determined that the game corresponds to a big hit, a prefetch command indicating a big hit is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. If it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit, the main control device 80 loses reach to the sub-integrated control device 83 (there is a loss but a reach display), a super reach loss (a loss but a super reach display) Then, a prefetch command indicating any one of the deviations without reach display is transmitted.
The pre-read command may be combined with the above-described reserved number command and transmitted as one command. When the transmission timing is the same and the production is performed with the reserved symbol, it is preferable because the relevance is high. Thereafter, this process is terminated (returned).

  When a game ball is not in the second starting port 12 (S120: no), if there are already four second reserved memories (S125: yes), the second reserved memory is not stored and the second special memory is stored. This process is ended (returned) without increasing the number of lighting of the symbol hold number display device 19.

The success / failure determination processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 7, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S200). If the determination in S200 is negative (S200: no), the special symbol is not changing (S205: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S210: no), the process proceeds to S250 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is storage (holding storage in S130 of FIG. 6 described above) (S250). If it is determined that the special electric accessory is in operation (S200: yes), the success / failure determination process is terminated (returned).

If there is this reserved memory (S250: yes), the second reserved memory number is decremented (S255), and the process proceeds to S270. If there is no second reserved memory (S250: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (the above-mentioned reserved memory in S110) (S260). If there is the first reserved memory (S260: yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S265), and the process proceeds to S270. If there is no first hold storage (S260: no), this process is terminated (returned) as it is.
In S255 and S265, when the reserved memory count is decremented, main controller 80 transmits a command indicating that the reserved memory count has been subtracted to sub integrated control device 83. Yes.

  In S270, the oldest stored memory is read (however, if the second reserved memory is present, the second reserved memory is given priority even if the first reserved memory is older), and the reserved memory is erased). It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S270: yes), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S275). If the determination is negative (S270: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S280). In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is an approximate number thereof (normally 1/300, high probability state (probability change) is 1/30). And the ratio which will be in a high probability state after big hit is set as 60%.

  Based on the determination of S275 or S280, it is determined whether or not a big hit (S285). If it is a big hit (S285: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determining random number (S290). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the variation pattern determination process (S295). In the variation pattern determination process, the big hit variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number. After the variation pattern determination process, a jackpot setting process is performed (S300). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the game status after jackpot (such as whether there is a probability change or opening extension) and information about the jackpot game (opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) It is a process to acquire.

  Here, the types of jackpot symbols will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, there are 10 types of jackpot symbols, symbol 1 (the top symbol in this diagram) to symbol 6 is a probable symbol, symbol 7 to symbol 10 (the bottom symbol in this diagram) is normal. It is a design. In addition, symbols 4 to 6 are jackpots for five rounds, and other symbols are jackpots for 15 rounds. Note that the probability that each jackpot symbol is displayed is set to be generated evenly for the jackpot symbol determining random numbers for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (a). On the other hand, for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the symbols 1 to 3 are set to be generated with twice the probability of the symbols 7 to 10. Further, the symbols 4 to 6 are set so as not to occur. As a result, in the lottery with the first special symbol, it becomes a big hit of 15 rounds with a probability of 7/10, and in the lottery with the second special symbol, it becomes a big hit with 15 rounds with a probability of 100%. In other words, the big hit with the second special symbol can be expected to have more prize balls, which is a big hit that is advantageous to the player. Note that the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game is 6/10 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the 15 round probability variation jackpot assigned to symbols 1 to 3 is the opening of the special winning opening 14 for a maximum of 28 seconds 15 times. Operation of the design, operation of the time variation function of the symbol variation (also simply referred to as the time shortening function or time shortening function), and the operation of the open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (also simply referred to as the open extension function) until the next big hit Continue (until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times).
The 15 round normal jackpot assigned to symbols 7 to 10 is to open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 28 seconds 15 times. After that, the time shortening function and the opening extension function are activated. Continue until the special symbol changes 100 times. The probability variation function does not work.
The 5-round probability variation jackpot assigned to symbols 4 to 6 is that the winning opening 14 is opened five times for a maximum of 28 seconds. After that, the probability variation function is activated and the symbol variation time reduction function ( The operation of simply the time shortening function or the time shortening function) and the operation of the normal electric accessory's opening extension function (also simply referred to as the opening extension function) are all until the next big hit (until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times). continue.

  Returning to FIG. If it is determined in S285 that it is out of place (S285: no), the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S305). When the variation pattern is set in this way, a loss setting process is performed (310). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

Subsequent to S300 or S310, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery results, specifically, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a missed reach (missed but with reach displayed), a super reach lost (lost but with a super reach displayed) , A change start command (display control command) including data indicating any one of the deviations without reach display, change pattern data specifying the change time, and hit data in super reach is output to the sub integrated control device 83 ( S320), special game processing is performed. The effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbols by the process of S320, but the main control device 80 also starts the variation of the special symbols almost simultaneously.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss included in the received fluctuation start command, and in the case of a big hit, whether it is a normal big hit or a probability change big hit. Based on the data to be shown and the data of the variation pattern designating the variation time, an effect pattern is determined in an effect pattern determination process (S655) described later, and the determined pseudo effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. . By notifying the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is achieved by the pseudo effect, the player can know the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is won.

  If it is determined in S205 in FIG. 7 that the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 9 and whether the symbol change time (based on the change pattern in S295 or S305) has elapsed. Determine whether. If the determination is negative (S350: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. In the case of an affirmative determination (S350: yes), a special game process is performed after a confirmed symbol display process (S355). In the fixed symbol display process, a command for displaying a fixed symbol (symbol fixed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the fixed symbol. Let

  If it is determined in S210 in FIG. 7 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S400 in FIG. 10 to determine whether the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S400: no), special game processing is performed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S405), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a big hit (S410). If an affirmative determination is made (S410: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S415). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S415: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S420, and the process proceeds to S425. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S415: no), the process proceeds to S425 as it is. In S425, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S425). If the hour / hour flag is 1 (S425: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 in S430, and the process proceeds to S435. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S425: no), the process proceeds to S435 as it is.

  In S435, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In step S440, the accessory continuous operation device is operated. In step S445, a big hit game start process is performed. In the jackpot game start process (S445), a command for starting the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the big hit game start process ends, a special game process is performed.

If it is determined in S410 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S410: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S450), and if it is 1, (S450: yes) Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S455). If the probability variation count is 0 (S455: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S460, and the process proceeds to S465. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S450: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S455: no), the processing proceeds to S465 as it is.
In S465, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If it is 1 (S465: yes), it is determined whether or not the time reduction count is 0 (S470). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S470: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S475 and the process proceeds to S480. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S465: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S470: no), the process proceeds to S480 as it is, and the special game process is performed.

In S480, the main controller 80 sends a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is definitely changing, whether or not the time is short, etc., to the sub integrated controller 83 after a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to.
In the present embodiment, the timing for transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the rejection determination process is after the special symbol determination time, but at the time of the special symbol change start and the power supply It may be configured to transmit a state designation command even at the time of recovery.

Next, the special game process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 11, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the big hit flag (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S505). If the big prize opening 14 is not being opened (S505: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between rounds (S510). If it is not during the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the production to start the big hit game has passed (S520). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S525) is performed and this process is ended (return). If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S500: no), or if the time required to start the big hit game has not elapsed (S520: no), the special game process is terminated as it is ( Return).

  If it is determined in S505 that the special winning opening 14 is being opened (S505: yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 12, and it is determined whether or not ten winning prize openings 14 have been won. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. In the case of negative determination (S550: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended (S555). In the present embodiment, in the case of big hits in 15 rounds and 5 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. If the determination is affirmative (S555: yes), the process proceeds to S560. Also, when 10 game balls are won at the big winning opening 14 (S550: yes), the game is joined to S560, the big winning opening closing process is performed (S560), and the big hit interval process (S565) is performed. End (return) the game process. If the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has not ended (S555: no), the process returns as it is.

  If it is determined that the interval is in S510 of FIG. 11 (S510: yes), the process proceeds to S570 of FIG. 12, and it is determined whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round was the last winning opening 14 opened (S575). If it is the final round (S575: yes), a big hit end effect process (S580) is performed, and the special game process is ended (returned). If it is not the final round (S575: no), the process of opening the special winning opening 14 is performed again (S585), and the special game process is ended (returned). If it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S570: no), the process directly returns. In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  When it is determined in S515 in FIG. 11 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has passed (S600). When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S600: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the next gaming state acquired in S300 shifts to the high probability gaming state (S615). When shifting to probability change (S615: yes), the number of times of probability change is set (S620), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. When the process does not shift to the probability change (S615: no), the process proceeds to S630 as it is. Note that the number of probability changes is set to 10,000, which substantially guarantees the continuity of the probability change until the next big hit. When it is determined in S600 that the time for the big hit end effect has not elapsed (S600: no), the special game process is ended (returned).

  In S630, it is determined whether or not to shift to a short time in the next gaming state. In case of shifting to time reduction (S630: yes), the number of time reduction is set (S635), the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S640), and the process of transmitting the jackpot end command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed (S645). Then, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S647), and the special game process is terminated. Note that the number of time reductions set in S635 is normally 100 times for the big hit, but 10,000 times is set for the probable big hit, substantially guaranteeing the continuation of the time reduction until the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the special symbol average fluctuation time reduction, the normal symbol average fluctuation time reduction, and the normal electric accessory 12 opening extension function are set. If the time does not change (S630: no), the process goes straight to S645.

FIG. 14 shows a table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment.
The jackpot probability when the pachinko machine 50 is in the normal probability gaming state is set to 1/300, and the jackpot probability when it is in the high probability gaming state is set to 1/30. The probability of shifting to a high probability gaming state after a big hit is set to 60%. The number of probability changes is set to 10,000. The number of time reductions is set to 10000 times or 100 times.

  Next, the number of prize balls will be described. When one game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, three prize balls are paid out. Further, when one game ball enters the big prize opening 14, 15 prize balls are paid out. When one game ball enters the other 1st left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33 and the fourth left winning port 34, 10 winning balls are paid out. . In addition, the prescribed number of winning prizes in the big winning opening 14 is ten.

  Next, the winning probability of normal symbols will be described. The probability of winning a normal symbol when the pachinko machine 50 is in the non-open extension state (when the open extension function is not activated) is set to 1/300. When the pachinko machine 50 is in the open extended state (when the open extended function is activated), it is set to 1 / 1.101. The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory will be described. When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the non-open extended state, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is 0.1 seconds once, and in the open extended state, 2.2 seconds is once.

The effect determination process performed by the sub integrated control device 83 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in S650, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the special figure change start command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S650). In the case of a negative determination (S650: no), this processing is ended as it is (return). The special figure change start command is a command transmitted by main controller 80 in the special figure change start command transmission process (S320) shown in FIG. When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the special figure change start command (S650: yes), it extracts a distribution random number (S652), and produces an effect according to the type of the received special figure change start command and the extracted distribution random number. The effect pattern is determined in the pattern determination process (S655). Then, it is determined whether the determined effect pattern is an effect pattern in which a notice effect using the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is performed (S660). In this embodiment, there are three types of notice effects A, notice effect B, and notice effect C shown in FIG. 18 as the notice effects that use the operation means (first operation means, second operation means). For each of the notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, and notice effect C), an appearance rate is set for each of the cases where a big hit and a loss occur. In addition, among the notice effects A to C, the probability of winning a jackpot is highest when the notice effect C is displayed, and the probability of being a big hit when the notice effect B is displayed next is high. When the notice effect A is displayed, there is a high probability of being lost.
If the determination is affirmative (S660: yes), an operation pattern selection process (S665) is performed, and the process proceeds to S670. During the notice effect, the operation of the operation means corresponding to the operation pattern selected in the operation pattern selection process (S665) becomes valid. If the effect pattern determined in S655 is an effect pattern in which a notice effect without using the operation means is performed (S660: no), an effect display start process (S670) is performed as it is, and this process is terminated (return). To do. For each operation pattern (operation pattern 1, operation pattern 2, and operation pattern 3), the selection rate is set depending on whether it is a big hit or lost.

Here, with reference to FIG. 18, each notice effect of the notice effect A to the notice effect C, the lottery result, the type of operation pattern, and the occurrence probability will be described. The table shown in FIG. 18A shows the notice effect A, the table shown in FIG. 18B shows the notice effect B, and the table shown in FIG.
The occurrence probability shown in each table is calculated from the appearance rate of each operation pattern selected at the time of each notice occurrence at the time of big hit and the ratio of the appearance rate of each operation pattern selected at the time of each notice occurrence at the time of loss It is. The detailed appearance rate is omitted.

Here, the case where the notice effect A is displayed will be described with reference to FIG.
When the notice effect A is executed, the ratio of operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is effective) is 55%. Further, when the notice effect A is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is effective) is 5%.
When the notice effect A is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 2 (operation of the second operation means is effective) by losing is 30%. Further, when the notice effect A is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 2 (operation of the second operation means is effective) is 7%.
When the notice effect A is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is valid and the operation of the second operation means is valid when the first operation means is operated) is 0% due to the loss. Further, when the notice effect A is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) is 3%. is there.

The winning probability due to the difference in the operation pattern in the notice effect A is the occurrence probability of each operation pattern at the time of the notice effect A / the probability of occurrence of each operation pattern at the time of the loss in the notice effect A and each operation at the time of the hit in the notice effect A It shows the ratio of pattern occurrence probability.
The winning probability when the notice effect A is executed by operating the effect button 67 is 5/55 + 5 = about 8%. On the other hand, the winning probability when the notice effect A is executed by operating only the jog dial 68 is 7/30 + 7 = about 19%. In addition, the winning probability when the announcement effect A is executed by operating the effect button 67 and operating the jog dial 68 for which the operation is enabled is 100%.
That is, when the notice effect A is executed using the jog dial 68, the expectation level (also called reliability) is higher than when the notice effect A is executed using the effect button 67, and the jog dial. When the notice effect A is executed using the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the expectation level (also referred to as reliability) is higher than when the notice effect A is executed using 68. Become.

The occurrence probability of each operation pattern when the notice effect A described later is executed is the probability of each operation pattern when the notice effect A is executed and lost, and each operation when the notice effect A is executed and hit. It is the sum of the occurrence probability that the pattern is selected.
The occurrence probability of the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is valid) when the notice effect A is executed is 55 + 5 = 60%. Further, the occurrence probability of the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is valid) when the notice effect A is executed is 30 + 7 = 37%. Furthermore, the probability of occurrence of operation pattern 3 when the notice effect A is executed (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) is 3%.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of the effect of the notice effect A executed by the sub integrated control device 83 based on the special figure change start command transmitted from the main controller 80. In FIG. 21, it is assumed that operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is valid) is selected in S665.

When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the effect character 1003 is displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the operation of the first operation means is effective on the right side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The first operation means effective display 1001 indicating that the above is displayed. A time meter 1002 indicating a period during which the operation of the effect button 67 is valid is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
When the player operates the effect button 67, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (c), “Example of chance !?” is displayed below the effect character 1003 displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and a display example 1004 is displayed. The notice effect A of the present embodiment is a display example 1004 shown in FIG.

Here, a case where the notice effect B is displayed will be described with reference to FIG.
When the notice effect B is executed, the ratio of operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is effective) is 35%. Further, when the notice effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is effective) is 10%.
When the notice effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 2 (operation of the second operation means is effective) is 30%. Further, when the notice effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 2 (operation of the second operation means is effective) is 15%.
When the notice effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) by loss is 5%. Further, when the notice effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) is 5%. is there.

The winning probability due to the difference in the operation pattern in the notice effect B is the occurrence probability of each operation pattern in the notice effect B / the occurrence probability of each operation pattern in the notice effect B and each operation in the notice effect B It shows the ratio of pattern occurrence probability.
The winning probability when the notice effect B is executed using the effect button 67 is 10/35 + 10 = about 22%. On the other hand, the winning probability when the notice effect B is executed using the jog dial 68 is 15/30 + 15 = about 33%. Further, when the announcement button B is executed when the effect button 67 is operated and the jog dial 68 is further rotated, the winning probability is 5/5 + 5 = 50%.
That is, when the notice effect B is executed using the jog dial 68, the expectation level (also called reliability) is higher than when the notice effect B is executed using the effect button 67, and the jog dial. The expectation degree (reliability) when the notice button B is executed when the effect button 67 is operated and the jog dial 68 is further operated is more than the case where the notice effect B is executed using 68. (Also called degree) is high.

The occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected when the notice effect B is executed is the case where the occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected by the loss and the notice effect B is executed when the notice effect B is executed. In addition, the occurrence probabilities that each operation pattern is selected by hitting are combined.
The occurrence probability of the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is valid) when the notice effect B is executed is 35 + 10 = 45%. Further, when the notice effect B is executed, the occurrence probability of the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is valid) is 30 + 15 = 45%. Furthermore, when the notice effect B is executed, the probability of occurrence of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) is 5%. .

  With reference to FIG. 22, an effect aspect of the notice effect B executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described. In FIG. 22, it is assumed that operation pattern 2 (jog dial 68) is selected in S665.

When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 22B, the effect character 1003 is displayed at the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6, and the operation of the second operating means (jog dial 68) is effective to the right of the effect character 1003. A second operation means effective display 1005 indicating that there is a message is displayed. A time meter 1002 indicating a period during which the operation of the jog dial 68 is valid is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 67, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), a display example 1006 displaying “Chance!” Is displayed below the effect character 1003 displayed at the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6. The display example 1006 is a notice effect B.

Here, the case where the notice effect C is displayed will be described with reference to FIG.
When the notice effect C is executed, the ratio of operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is effective) is 25%. Further, when the notice effect C is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is effective) is 25%.
When the notice effect C is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) is 10%. Further, when the notice effect C is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) is 35%.
When the notice effect C is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is valid and the operation of the second operation means is valid when the first operation means is operated) is 0%. Further, when the notice effect C is executed, the ratio of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) is 5%. is there.

The winning probability due to the difference in the operation pattern in the notice effect C is the occurrence probability of each operation pattern in the notice effect C / the occurrence probability of each operation pattern in the case of the lose in the notice effect C and each operation in the notice effect C. It shows the ratio of pattern occurrence probability.
When the effect button 67 is operated and the notice effect C is executed, the winning probability is 25/25 + 25 = 50%. The winning probability when the jog dial 68 is operated and the notice effect C is executed is 35/10 + 35 = about 78%. In addition, the winning probability when the notice effect C is executed by operating the effect button 67 and operating the enabled jog dial 68 is 100%.

  That is, when the notice effect C is executed by operating the jog dial 68, the expectation level (also referred to as reliability) is higher than when the notice effect C is executed by operating the effect button 67. In the case where the notice button C is operated by operating the jog dial 68 and the notice button C is operated and the noticed effect C is executed by operating the effective jog dial 68, the big hit is expected. The degree (also called reliability) is high.

The occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected when the notice effect C is executed is the case where the occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected and the notice effect C are executed when the notice effect C is executed. In addition, the occurrence probabilities that each operation pattern is selected by hitting are combined.
When the notice effect C is executed, the occurrence probability of the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is valid) is 25 + 25 = 50%. Further, when the notice effect C is executed, the occurrence probability of the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is valid) is 10 + 35 = 45%. Furthermore, when the notice effect C is executed, the probability of occurrence of the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means is effective and the operation of the second operation means is effective when the first operation means is operated) is 5%. .

  With reference to FIG. 23, an effect aspect of the notice effect C executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described. In FIG. 23, it is assumed that the operation pattern 3 (when the effect button 67 is operated, the operation of the jog dial 68 becomes effective) is selected in S665.

  When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), an effect character 1003 is displayed at the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6, and the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) is effective to the right of the effect character. The first operation means effective display 1001 indicating that the above is displayed. A time meter 1002 indicating an effective period during which the operation of the effect button 67 is effective is displayed on the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Unlike the effect display modes shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, in FIG. 23B, when the effect button 67 is operated within the effective period, the notice effect is not performed, and the operation of the jog dial 68 is effective. The display shifts to the effect display (FIG. 23C).

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c), an effect character 1003 is displayed at the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6, and the operation of the second operating means (jog dial 68) is effective to the right of the effect character. A second operation means effective display 1005 is displayed. A time meter 1002 indicating a valid period during which the operation of the jog dial 68 is valid is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. If the jog dial 68 is operated within the effective period, the process proceeds to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (d), a display example 1013 in which “Intense heat !!” is displayed below the effect character 1003 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The notice effect of the present embodiment is a display example 1013.

In FIG. 24, the notice effect B displayed when the effect button 67 is operated, the notice effect B displayed when the jog dial 68 is operated, and the effect button 67 are operated, and the jog dial 68 is operated. The notice effect B will be described.
When the effect pattern in which the notice effect B using the operation means is displayed is determined and the sub integrated control device 83 selects the operation pattern 1 in S665, the first operation means (the effect button 67) is operated. As shown in FIG. 24A, the notice effect B is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
When the effect pattern in which the notice effect B using the operation means is displayed is determined and the sub integrated control device 83 operates the second operation means (jog dial 68) when the operation pattern 2 is selected, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the notice effect B is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
When the effect pattern in which the notice effect B using the operation means is displayed is determined and the sub integrated control device 83 selects the operation pattern 3, the sub operation control apparatus 83 operates the first operation means and then operates the second operation means. As shown in FIG. 24 (c), the notice effect B is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
That is, since the announcement effect using the operation means is determined in the effect pattern determination process (S655), and then the operation pattern is selected in S665, different operation means are effective according to each operation pattern. Even if the activated operation means is operated, the same notice effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  In FIG. 24, the notice effect B is described. However, the operation pattern 1 may be selected and the notice effect A may be displayed, or the operation pattern 2 may be selected and the notice effect A may be displayed. For example, the operation pattern 3 may be selected and the notice effect A may be executed. Further, when the operation pattern 1 is selected and the notice effect C is displayed, or when the operation pattern 2 is selected and the notice effect C is displayed, the operation pattern 3 is selected and the notice effect C is executed. There is also a case.

The notice effect process performed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.
The sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the effect display based on the special figure change start command is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S700). In the case of an affirmative determination (S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) is within the effective period (S705). In the case of an affirmative determination (S705: yes), an operation means valid display corresponding to the operation means (first operation means or second operation means) for which the operation is valid is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. It is determined whether it has been performed (S710). If the determination is affirmative (S710: yes), the process proceeds to S720. Note that, in the case of a negative determination (S710: no), the sub integrated control device 83 operates the operation means (first operation means or second operation means) that is valid on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. An operation unit effective display indicating that is valid is displayed (S715), and it is determined whether or not the second operation unit effective flag is set to "1" (S717). If the determination is negative (S717: no), the process proceeds to S720. In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment, if the second operation means valid flag is set to “1”, the first operation that is activated when the operation pattern 3 is selected in the operation pattern selection process (S665). The means (effect button 67) is operated, indicating that the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is valid.
The sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the first operation means or the second operation means for which the operation is valid has been operated (S720). In S720, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it has received the operation signal detected and transmitted by the effect button switch 67a or the first jog dial sensor 68a and the second jog dial sensor 68b.

When either the first operation means or the second operation means for which the operation is valid is operated (S720: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation pattern 3 is selected in S665 (S725). . In the case of an affirmative determination (S725: yes), the operation means effective display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is ended (S728), the effective period of the first operation means is ended (S730), The effective period during which the operation of the two operation means is valid is set (S735), the second operation means validity flag is set to “1” (S740), and this process is terminated (returned).
If it is determined in S720 that the operation means for which the operation is valid is not operated (S720: no), it is determined whether or not the effective period of the operation means for which the operation is valid has elapsed. (S745). If the determination is affirmative (S745: yes), the process proceeds to S755. In addition, when the effective period has passed without operating the operation means (S745: yes), the notice effect is not displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Further, a configuration in which a notice effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the effective period has passed without the operation means being operated may be employed.

  When operation pattern 1 or operation pattern 2 is selected in S665 (S725: no), the operation means valid display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is terminated (S748), and the effect symbol display is performed. A notice effect is displayed on the screen of the device 6 (S750), the effective period of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is ended (S755), and this process is ended (return). In the notice effect display process (S750), any one of the notice effects from the notice effect A to the notice effect C for notifying the reliability of whether or not the big hit game is generated according to the effect pattern determined in S655 is displayed. And displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  The sub integrated control device 83 operates the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) when the effect display based on the special figure change start command is not displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S700: no). ) Is not within the effective period (S705: no), or when the effective period of the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) has not elapsed (S745: no) End (return) processing.

In S717 of FIG. 19, when the second operation means valid flag is 0 (S717: no), the process proceeds to S800 of FIG.
In S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the second operation means (jog dial 68) has been operated (S800). In the case of an affirmative determination (S800: yes), one of the notice effects of the notice effect A to the notice effect C shown in FIG. Is displayed (S805), and the process proceeds to S815. If the second operating means has not been operated (S800: no), it is determined whether or not the effective period of the second operating means has passed (S810). If the determination is affirmative (S810: yes), the operation means effective display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is ended (S815), the effective period of the second operation means is ended (S820), The second operation means valid flag is set to 0 (S825), and this process is ended (returned). If the effective period of the second operating means has not elapsed (S810: no), this process is terminated (returned) as it is. In addition, when the effective period has passed without operating the operating means (S810: yes), the notice effect is not displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a notice effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the effective period has passed without the operation means being operated may be employed.

According to the above-mentioned ball game machines, the operation is most effective in addition to displaying an effect display that informs or suggests the result of the success / failure determination by operating the push button as in the conventional ball game machine. Even if the first operation means (the production button 67 in this embodiment) is selected with a high probability of becoming, if the first operation means is operated, the second operation with a high probability of being selected when a big hit game is generated Since the operation of the means (the jog dial 68 in this embodiment) becomes effective, the player can be surprised, the expectation that a big hit game will be generated, and the fun will be increased.
In addition, even if the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) becomes valid during the pseudo effect, the notice effect is not displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even if the first operation means is operated. Since there is a case where an operation means valid display that enables the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is displayed, the second operation means may be valid even if the first operation means is valid. It is possible to prevent a sense of expectation from being generated and the willingness to operate to be lost.

In addition, since the operation method of the first operation means (effect button 67) and the second operation means (jog dial 68) are different, the player can play a big hit game depending on which operation is effective. It is easy to show the difference in the possibility of occurrence.
In addition, since the operation methods of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are different, an effect of preventing bothersomeness and harshness can be exhibited as compared with the case where the operation methods are the same.

  Further, when the jog dial 68 is activated by operating the effect button 67 and the notice effect is displayed by operating the enabled jog dial 68, the notice is displayed by operating the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 once. As shown in FIG. 18, it is possible to increase the willingness to operate the operating means by the player by setting the probability that a big hit game will occur as compared to the case where the effect is displayed.

In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 selects any one of the operation pattern 1 to the operation pattern 3 in the notice effect according to the distribution random number extracted when the special figure change start command is received. The operation pattern is determined to be selected. It is not limited to this. For example, the operation pattern to be selected may be determined according to the variation pattern determined in S295 or S305.
Further, in the operation pattern 3 of the first embodiment, the operation means for which the operation is enabled in advance is switched from the first operation means to the second operation means. However, when the first operation means is operated, a notice is given. It may be configured to select either to execute an effect or to validate the operation of the second operation means. In this case, it is desirable that the configuration is more likely to switch from the first operation means to the second operation means when a high-reliability notice effect is displayed or a big hit.
In this embodiment, the operation of the operation means (first operation means (production button 67), second operation means (jog dial 68)) is effective while the special design pseudo-effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. It is configured to perform an effect suggesting that there is a certain effect and to perform a notice effect indicating the reliability that is a big hit by operating an effective operation means. For example, the operation means (first operation means (production button 67), second operation means (jog dial 68)) is effective when notifying the result of the success / failure in a special symbol pseudo-production. It is also possible to use a configuration in which an effect that suggests this is performed and the result of the success / failure is notified by operating an effective operation means.
[Example 2]

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the present embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, different points will be mainly described.
In the first embodiment, operation of the operation means (first operation means (production button 67), second operation means (jog dial 68)) is effective while the special design pseudo-effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. It is configured to perform a notice effect by performing an effect suggesting that there is, and operating an effective operation means.
In the second embodiment, the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) or the second operation means (jog dial 68) is effective during the jackpot game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during the jackpot game. When an effect that suggests a certain effect is made and the operating means that is enabled is operated, a gaming state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game is notified.

A jackpot game effect determination process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in S850, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S850). The jackpot game start command is a command transmitted by the main controller 80 in the jackpot game start process (S445) shown in FIG. When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the jackpot game start command (S850: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S852), and based on the jackpot game start command and the extracted distribution random number, the jackpot game effect pattern determination process ( In S855), the big hit game effect pattern is determined, and the process proceeds to S860. If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S850: no), this process ends (returns). In S860, it is determined whether or not the determined jackpot game effect pattern is a jackpot game effect using the operation means. If the determination is affirmative (S860: yes), an operation pattern selection process (S865) is performed, and the process proceeds to S870. If the determination is negative (S860: no), a big hit game effect start process (S870) is performed, and the process ends (returns).

  Note that the jackpot game effects (hit game effect A, jackpot game effect B and jackpot game effect C) have their appearance rates set according to whether the game state to be transitioned after the jackpot game ends is a normal probability game state or a high probability game state, respectively. ing. Among the jackpot game effect patterns determined in S855, a jackpot game effect (hit game effect A, jackpot game effect B or jackpot game effect C) in which operation means (first operation means, second operation means) are used, A big hit game effect that notifies the transition to the high probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game without using the operating means, and a notification that the transition to the normal probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game without using the operating means This includes games that produce big hit games.

  For the operation patterns (operation pattern 1, operation pattern 2, and operation pattern 3), the selection rate is set depending on whether the game state to be transferred after the end of the big hit game is the normal probability game state or the high probability game state.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 26, each jackpot game effect, lottery result, operation pattern type and occurrence probability of this embodiment will be described. The table shown in FIG. 26A shows the jackpot game effect A, the table shown in FIG. 26B shows the jackpot game effect B, and the table shown in FIG. The occurrence probabilities shown in each table are when the game state to be transferred after the jackpot game ends is a high-probability game state, and the appearance rate of each operation pattern selected when each jackpot game effect is generated and shifts after the jackpot game ends. When the gaming state is a normal probability gaming state, the game state is calculated from the ratio of the appearance rate of each operation pattern selected when each big hit game effect is generated. The detailed appearance rate is omitted.

Here, the jackpot game effect A will be described with reference to FIG.
When the big hit game effect A is executed, the ratio of the game state to be transferred after the big hit game is the normal probability game state and the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is effective) is 55%. When the jackpot game effect A is executed, the ratio of the game state to be shifted to after the jackpot game is the high probability game state and the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is valid) is 5%. When the jackpot game effect A is executed, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game is the normal probability game state, and the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) is 30%. When the big hit game effect A is executed, the ratio of the operation state 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) in the high probability game state that is shifted to after the big hit game ends is 7%. When the jackpot game effect A is executed, the game state to be transferred after the jackpot game is ended is the normal probability game state, and the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means becomes effective and the second operation means is operated when the first operation means is operated). The ratio in which the operation of (2) is effective) is 0%. When the big hit game effect A is executed, the game state to be shifted to after the big hit game is the high probability game state, the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means becomes effective, and the first operation means is operated to operate the second operation means. The ratio in which the operation of (2) is effective) is 3%.

The probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state due to the difference in the operation pattern in the jackpot gaming effect A is the probability of occurrence of each operation pattern when shifting to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot gaming effect in the jackpot gaming effect A / the jackpot gaming effect A It shows the ratio of the occurrence probability of each operation pattern when shifting to the normal probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game and the ratio of the occurrence probability of each operation pattern when shifting to the high probability gaming state.
When the first operating means (the effect button 67) is operated and the big hit game effect A is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is ended is 5/55 + 5 = about 8%. On the other hand, when the second operation means (jog dial 68) is operated and the big hit gaming effect A is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state is 7/30 + 7 = about 19%. In addition, when the first operation means is operated, the second operation means for which the operation is enabled is operated, and the big hit game effect A is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is 100% It is.
Therefore, when the jog dial 68 is operated more than the effect button 67 and the jackpot game effect A is displayed, the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is high, and the effect button 67 is operated rather than the jog dial 68. When the jackpot game effect A is displayed, the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends is high.

The occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected when the jackpot game effect A is executed is that the game state that transitions after the jackpot game effect is the normal probability game state when the jackpot game effect A is executed. When the occurrence probability is selected and the jackpot game effect A is executed, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game ends is a high probability game state, and the occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected is added. .
When the big hit game effect A is executed, the probability that the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected is 55 + 5 = 60%. Further, when the big hit game effect A is executed, the probability that the second operation means (jog dial 68) is selected is 30 + 7 = 37%. Further, when the big hit game effect A is executed, the probability that the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected and the second operation means (jog dial 68) becomes effective when operated is 3%.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the jackpot game effect A executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 based on the jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control device 80 will be described. In S865, it is assumed that the operation pattern 1 (first operation means (effect button 67)) is selected.

When the main control device 80 starts a jackpot game, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the jackpot game effect A on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, in the 14th round of the jackpot game, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect display shown in FIG. In the lower right portion of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. 29 (a), “Probably change if the operating means is operated to shoot down a splendid enemy !!” is displayed.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29B, a first operation means valid display 1001 indicating that the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) is valid is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. . When symbol 1, symbol 2, or symbol 3 is displayed as a special symbol, if the first operating means (effect button 67) is operated, the process proceeds to FIG. 29C at the end of the 14th round. FIG. 29 (c) shows that the missile that was launched hit the enemy. Thereafter, when the final round (15th round) is entered, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), a display example 1008 displaying “probability!” Is displayed. The display example 1008 informs the player that the game will shift to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is over.

  When symbols 7 to 10 (see FIG. 15) are displayed as special symbols, the first operating means (effect button 67) is displayed when the effect display shown in FIG. 29B is displayed. When is operated, the process shifts to FIG. 29D at the end of the 14th round. As shown in FIG. 29 (d), the missile that was launched did not hit the enemy. Thereafter, when the final round (15th round) is entered, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), a display example 1008 displaying “Normal!” Is displayed. The display example 1008 notifies the player that the game will shift to the normal probability gaming state after the big hit game is over.

The big hit game effect B will be described with reference to FIG.
When the jackpot game effect B is executed, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game is the normal probability game state, and the operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is effective) is 35%. When the big hit game effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation state 1 (the operation of the first operation means is effective) is 10% in the high probability game state after the end of the big hit game. When the big hit game effect B is executed, the ratio of the game state to be transferred after the big hit game is the normal probability game state and the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) is 30%. When the big hit game effect B is executed, the ratio of the operation state 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) in the high probability game state after the big hit game is finished is 15%. When the big hit game effect B is executed, the game state to be transferred after the big hit game ends is the normal probability game state, and the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means becomes effective and the second operation means is operated when the first operation means is operated). The ratio in which the operation of (2) is effective) is 5%. When the big hit game effect B is executed, the game state to be shifted to after the big hit game is the high probability game state, the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means becomes effective, and the first operation means is operated to operate the second operation means. The ratio in which the operation of (2) is effective) is 5%.

The probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state due to the difference in the operation pattern in the jackpot gaming effect B is the probability of occurrence of each operation pattern in the case of transitioning to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot gaming effect in the jackpot gaming effect B / It shows the ratio of the occurrence probability of each operation pattern when shifting to the normal probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game and the ratio of the occurrence probability of each operation pattern when shifting to the high probability gaming state.
When the first operation means (effect button 67) is operated and the jackpot game effect B is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is 10/35 + 10 = about 22%. On the other hand, when the second operating means (jog dial 68) is operated and the big hit game effect B is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is finished is 15/30 + 15 = about 33%. In addition, when the first operating means is operated, the second operating means for which the operation is enabled is operated, and the big hit game effect B is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is 5 / 5 + 5 = 50%.
When the jog dial 68 is operated rather than the effect button 67 and the jackpot game effect B is displayed, the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends is higher. In addition, when the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are operated and the jackpot game effect B is displayed rather than the jog dial 68, the probability of shifting to the high-probability game state after the jackpot game ends is higher.

The occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected when the jackpot game effect B is executed is that the game state that transitions after the jackpot game effect is the normal probability game state when the jackpot game effect B is executed. When the occurrence probability is selected and the jackpot game effect B is executed, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game ends is a high probability game state, and the occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected is added. .
When the big hit game effect B is executed, the probability that the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected is 35 + 10 = 45%. Further, when the big hit game effect B is executed, the probability that the second operation means (jog dial 68) is selected is 30 + 15 = 45%. Further, when the big hit game effect B is executed, the probability that the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected and the second operation means (jog dial 68) becomes effective when operated is 5 + 5 = 10%. is there.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the jackpot game effect B executed by the sub integrated control device 83 based on the jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control device 80 will be described. It is assumed that operation pattern 2 is selected in S865.

When the main control device 80 starts a big hit game, when the sub integrated control device 83 determines the big hit game effect B, the big hit game effect B is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
Then, in the 14th round of the jackpot game, the effect symbol display device 6 displays two men who are boxing as shown in FIG. In the lower right portion of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. 30 (a), “Probably change if the operating means is operated to shoot down a splendid enemy !!” is displayed.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30B, a second operation means valid display 1005 indicating that the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is valid is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  When symbols 1 to 3 are displayed as special symbols, when the second operating means (jog dial 68) is rotated, the process proceeds to FIG. 30 (c) at the end of 14 rounds. FIG. 30C shows that the enemy (the man on the left side) has been punched. Thereafter, when the final round (15 rounds) is entered, the effect display shown in FIG. 30 (e) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In FIG. 30 (e), a display example 1007 indicating “Probability!” Is displayed. This notifies the player that the game will shift to the high-probability gaming state after the big hit game.

  When the symbols 7 to 10 are displayed as the special symbols, when the second operation means (jog dial 68) is rotated, the process proceeds to FIG. FIG. 30D shows that a punch is being hit from an enemy (a man on the left). Thereafter, when the final round (15th round) is entered, the effect display shown in FIG. 30 (f) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In FIG. 30 (f), a display example 1007 indicating "Sorry ..." is displayed. This notifies the player that the game will shift to the normal probability gaming state after the big hit game ends.

The big hit game effect C will be described with reference to FIG.
When the jackpot game effect C is executed, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game is the normal probability game state, and the ratio of operation pattern 1 (operation of the first operation means is effective) is 25%. When the big hit game effect C is executed, the ratio of the game state that shifts after the big hit game is the high probability game state and the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means is effective) is 25%. When the big hit game effect C is executed, the ratio of the operation state 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) to the game state that shifts after the big hit game ends is the normal probability game state is 10%. When the big hit game effect C is executed, the ratio of the game state that shifts after the big hit game is the high probability game state and the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means is effective) is 35%. When the jackpot game effect C is executed, the game state to be transferred after the jackpot game is ended is the normal probability game state, and the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means becomes valid and the second operation means is operated when the first operation means is operated). The ratio in which the operation of (2) is effective) is 0%. When the big hit game effect C is executed, the game state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game is a high-probability game state, and the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means becomes effective and the second operation means is operated by operating the first operation means). The ratio in which the operation of (2) is effective) is 5%.

The probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state due to the difference in the operation pattern in the jackpot gaming effect C is the probability of occurrence of each operation pattern when shifting to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot gaming effect in the jackpot gaming effect C / the jackpot gaming effect C It shows the ratio between the occurrence probability of each operation pattern when shifting to the normal probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game and the occurrence probability of each operation pattern when shifting to the high probability gaming state.
When the first operation means (effect button 67) is operated and the jackpot game effect C is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is 25/25 + 25 = 50%. On the other hand, when the second operation means (jog dial 68) is operated and the big hit game effect C is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is ended is 35/10 + 35 = about 78%. In addition, when the first operation means is operated, the second operation means for which the operation is enabled is operated, and the big hit game effect C is executed, the probability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is 100% It is.
When the jog dial 68 is operated rather than the effect button 67 and the jackpot game effect C is displayed, the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends is higher. Further, when the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are operated and the jackpot game effect C is displayed rather than the jog dial 68, the probability of shifting to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends is higher.

The occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected when the jackpot game effect C is executed is that the game state that transitions after the jackpot game effect is the normal probability game state when the jackpot game effect C is executed. When the occurrence probability that the game is selected and the jackpot game effect C are executed, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game ends is a high probability game state, and the occurrence probability that each operation pattern is selected is added. .
When the big hit game effect C is executed, the probability that the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected is 25 + 25 = 50%. Further, when the big hit game effect C is executed, the probability that the second operation means (jog dial 68) is selected is 10 + 35 = 45%. Further, when the big hit game effect C is executed, the probability that the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected and operated and the second operation means (jog dial 68) becomes valid is 5%.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the jackpot game effect C executed by the sub integrated control device 83 based on the jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control device 80 will be described. It is assumed that the operation pattern 3 is selected in S865.

When the main control device 80 starts the big hit game, when the sub integrated control device 83 determines the big hit game effect C, the big hit game effect C is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In the 14th round of the big hit, the car running on the road is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. In this image, a display example 1007 is displayed that indicates “If the operation means is operated to avoid the rock, the probability changes!”.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31B, a first operation means valid display 1001 indicating that the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) is valid is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. . Unlike FIG.29 and FIG.30, when the 1st operation means effective display 1001 shown in FIG.31 (b) is displayed, if a 1st operation means is operated, it will transfer to FIG.31 (c).

As shown in FIG. 31 (c), a second operation means valid display 1005 indicating that the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is valid is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when the jog dial 68 is rotated, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 31 (d), the player is informed that the rock has been avoided by moving the car to the left at the end of the 14th round.
Thereafter, when the final round (15 rounds) is entered, the effect display shown in FIG. 31 (e) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In FIG. 31E, a display example 1007 indicating “probability!” Is displayed. This notifies the player that the game will shift to the high-probability gaming state after the big hit game. In addition, the symbol 1, the symbol 2, or the symbol 3 is displayed as a special symbol.

The gaming state notification process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIGS.
In S900, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the big hit game effect is being displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S900). If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) is in an effective period (S905). In the case of an affirmative determination (S905: yes), whether or not an effective display indicating that the operation of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is effective is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 Is determined (S910). If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), the process proceeds to S917. In the case of negative determination (S910: no), an operation means valid display indicating that the operation of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is valid is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. (S915) and the process proceeds to S917. In S917, it is determined whether or not the second operation means valid flag is set to “1”. In the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment, if the second operation means valid flag is set to “1”, the first operation that is activated by selecting the operation pattern 3 in the operation pattern selection process (S865). This means that the means (effect button 67) is operated and the second operation means (jog dial 68) is in an effective period during which the operation is valid. In the case of negative determination (S917: no), the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) has been operated (S920). If the determination is affirmative (S920: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation pattern selected in S865 is the operation pattern 3 (S925). In the case of an affirmative determination (S925: yes), the operation means effective display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is ended (S928), the effective period of the first operation means is ended (S930), The effective period of the two operating means is set (S935), the second operating means effective flag is set to "1" (S940), and this process is terminated (returned).

  If it is determined in S920 that the operating means has not been operated (S920: no), the process proceeds to S945, and an effective period during which the operation of the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) is valid is set. It is determined whether or not the process has ended (S945). If the determination is affirmative (S945: yes), the process proceeds to S950. If the operation pattern selected in S865 is operation pattern 1 or operation pattern 2 (S925: no), the operation means effective display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is terminated (S948). Then, the game state display change process (S950) is performed, the valid period of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is ended (S955), and this process is ended (return). In the game state display change process (S950), the operation means effective display indicating that the operation of the operation means is effective is changed to an effect display for informing the game state to be transferred after the end of the big hit game (FIG. 29, FIG. 29). 30 and 31). In the present embodiment, when the valid period of the operation means ends (S945: yes), the game state display change process (S950) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the valid period of the operation means ends (S945: yes), the game state display change process (S950) may not be performed. When the selected operation pattern is the operation pattern 3, the first operation means is not operated during the effective period of the first operation means, and the operation is enabled when the effective period has elapsed. May be configured to switch from the first operating means to the second operating means.

  In FIG. 27, when the big hit game effect is not displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S900: no), when it is not the effective period of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) (S905: no), or when the valid period of the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) has not expired (S945: no), this processing is terminated (returned) as it is.

  In S917 of FIG. 27, when the second operation means valid flag is not set (S917: no), the process proceeds to S1000. The sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the second operation means has been operated (S1000). If the determination is affirmative (S1000: yes), the process proceeds to S1010. If the second operation means has not been operated (S1000: no), it is determined whether or not the effective period of the second operation means has ended (S1005). If the determination is affirmative (S1005: yes), the process proceeds to S1010. A game state display change process (S1010) is performed, and the process proceeds to S1015. The game state display change process (S1010) is the same process as S950 in FIG. In S1015, the operation means effective display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is ended (S1015), the effective period during which the operation of the second operation means is effective is ended (S1020), and the second operation means is displayed. The valid flag is set to 0 (S1025), and this process ends (returns). If the effective period of the second operating means has not elapsed (S1005: no), this process ends (returns). In the present embodiment, when the valid period of the operation means ends (S1005: yes), the game state display change process (S1010) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the valid period of the operation means ends (S1005: yes), the game state display change process (S1010) may not be performed.

According to the bullet ball game machine of the second embodiment, if the operation means is operated during the big hit game as in the conventional ball game machine, it is simply notified whether or not the high probability game state is to be entered after the big hit game is finished. Even when the first operation means (effect button 67) is selected most often when the transition to the normal probability gaming state is made after the big hit game ends, if the first operation means is operated, the high probability gaming state after the big hit game ends. It is surprising that the operation of the second operating means (jog dial 68) that has a high probability of being selected when shifting to the game will be effective, increasing the expectation for the transition to the high-probability gaming state, and increasing the fun It will be.
Even if the effect button 67 is enabled during the big hit game effect, the jog dial 68 may be enabled when the effect button 67 is operated. Therefore, even if the effect button 67 is enabled, the jog dial 68 is enabled. It is possible to prevent a sense of expectation that may be generated and to eliminate the willingness to operate.

  By making the operation method of the first operation means different from the operation method of the second operation means, it is easy to show the possibility that a big hit game will occur to the player depending on which of the two operation means is effective. Further, since the operation methods of the first operation means and the second operation means are different, the effect of preventing bothersomeness and harshness can be exhibited as compared with the case where the operation methods are the same.

  In addition, when the first operating means is operated, the second operating means becomes more effective than when the first operating means or the second operating means is operated once. The player's willingness to operate the operation means can be increased.

In the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment, the probability winning opening is not provided inside the special winning opening 14.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration in which a large winning opening having a probability changing opening is provided. In that case, it is set as the structure which alert | reports whether a game ball can enter into the probability variation opening provided in the big winning opening during the big hit game production.

In the second embodiment, it is configured to notify whether the gaming state to be transferred after the end of the big hit game is a high probability gaming state or a normal probability gaming state, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be configured to notify whether the gaming state to be transferred after the big hit game is an open extended state or a non-open extended state.
In the second embodiment, the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) or the second operation means (jog dial 68) is effective during the jackpot game effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during the jackpot game. When an effect that suggests a certain effect is performed and the operating means that is enabled is operated, the gaming state that is shifted to after the end of the big hit game is notified. In addition, for example, during the big hit game effect during the big hit game, an effect that suggests that the operation of the first operation means (effect button 67) or the second operation means (jog dial 68) is effective is performed. When the operating means is operated, a notice effect indicating the reliability of shifting to the high probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game may be provided.
[Example 3]

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the present embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, different points will be mainly described.
In the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, unlike the configurations of the first and second embodiments, the reserved symbols displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 are the first operation means (effect button 67) and the second operation means (jog dial). 68) suggesting the operation, and operating the operation means for which the operation is valid, the operation suggestion symbol is changed to the holding symbol having another display mode, and the jackpot game is determined by the changed display mode of the holding symbol. It is the structure which alert | reports the reliability which is the probability which generate | occur | produces.

With reference to FIG. 32, the reserved symbol display process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 according to the third embodiment will be described.
First, in S1100, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a prefetch command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S1100). If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), a distributed random number is extracted (S1105), a final reserved symbol determination process (S1107) is performed, the process proceeds to S1110, and the process proceeds to S1115. If the prefetch command has not been received (S1100: no), this process ends (returns).
The prefetch effect pattern determination process (S1110) determines a prefetch effect pattern based on the received prefetch command and the distributed random number extracted in S1105. Here, the pre-reading effect pattern is a temporary hold symbol or operation suggestion symbol that is temporarily displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the temporary hold symbol or operation suggestion symbol being displayed is temporarily changed to the final hold symbol. It is a production pattern to perform. Note that the prefetch effect pattern includes a prefetch effect pattern that is changed by holding using the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) and a prefetch effect pattern that is changed by holding without using the operation means. Yes.
In S1115, based on the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S1110, the main control device 80 displays a temporary hold symbol or an operation suggestion symbol to be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the symbol display process (S1145). It is determined whether or not to change the hold to the final hold symbol determined in (1).
In the case of an affirmative determination (S1115: yes), the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S1110 holds the temporary hold symbol or the operation suggestion symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 using the operation means in the final hold symbol. It is determined whether or not the prefetch effect pattern to be changed (S1120). If it is determined not to execute the hold change (S1115: no), in the symbol display process (S1147), the final reserved symbol determined in S1107 is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and this process is performed. End (return).

When the pre-reading effect pattern using the operating means is determined (S1120: yes), the operation pattern selection process (S1125) is performed, and the operation pattern selected in S1125 as the hold symbol to be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 The operation suggestion symbol A or the operation suggestion symbol B is determined according to (S1130), and the process proceeds to S1145. In the operation pattern selection process (S1125), each operation pattern is selected according to the occurrence probability described in each table shown in FIG.
If it is determined that a pre-reading effect pattern that does not use the operating means has been determined (S1120: no), a temporarily reserved symbol determination process (S1135) is performed, a final reserved symbol change time determination process (S1140) is performed, The temporarily reserved symbol determined in S1135 is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S1145), and this process is terminated (returned). Note that the temporarily reserved symbol determined in S1135 changes to the final reserved symbol determined in S1107 when the change time determined in S1140 of this embodiment is reached.

The appearance rate of the effect mode displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIG.
The big win lottery is won with the probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table shown in FIG. Moreover, in the pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, SP reach (super reach), reach (normal reach), lose (super reach and normal reach) with the probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table. Will be lost in the big hit lottery without). It should be noted that normal reach or SP reach occurs in the pseudo effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even at the time of the big hit.

As the types of reserved symbols displayed on the screen of the production symbol display device 6, the normal reserved symbols, special reserved symbols 1 to 3, the operation suggestion symbol A, and the operation suggestion symbol B described in the table of FIG. 33B are provided. It has been. In addition, the display mode of the normally reserved symbol is a white circle. In addition, the display mode of the special reservation symbol 1 is a display mode in which three lines are placed in a white circle, the special reservation symbol 2 is a display mode divided into a white upper portion and a black lower portion, and the special reservation symbol 3 is a black circle. It is a display mode.
And the operation suggestion design A which suggests that operation of the 1st operation means (production button 67) is effective has the display mode displayed as PUSH. In addition, the operation suggestion pattern B that suggests that the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is effective is a display mode imitating the jog dial 67 and is displayed as “Turn!”.

Next, a description will be given of the appearance rate of the reach effect or the like when the final reserved symbol is displayed and the expected value when the temporary reserved symbol is changed to the final reserved symbol.
When any one of the normal reserved symbol, special reserved symbol 1 to special reserved symbol 3 is displayed with the probability indicated by the “appearance rate” in the table of FIG. 33C, and the special reserved symbol is displayed. Is a big hit caused by the reserved storage at the probability indicated by the “expected value” in the table.

As shown in FIG. 33 (c), in the case of a final reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol), or temporarily changed from a temporary reserved symbol (operation suggestion symbol A or operation suggestion symbol B), the final reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) The probability that the retained memory corresponding to the retained symbol will be digested and a loss (out of the big hit lottery without becoming super reach or normal reach) will appear in the 200/200 Is set.
When the final hold symbol (special hold symbol) is displayed without changing the hold, or from the temporary hold symbol (normal hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B), the final hold symbol (from special hold symbol 1) If it changes to any of the special reserved symbols 3), the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol will not be digested, and it will not simply be lost (the game will not be lost in the big hit lottery without becoming super reach or normal reach). .

In addition, when it is the final reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) without changing the hold, or changed from the temporary reserved symbol (operation suggestion symbol A or operation suggestion symbol B) to the final reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) In such a case, the ratio of the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, and the reach (normal reach) appears as a loss from the result of the determination of success / failure is set to 150/200.
In addition, when the last hold symbol (special hold symbol 1) is displayed without changing the hold symbol, or the hold symbol is changed from the temporary hold symbol (normal hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B), When it changes to the final reserved symbol (special reserved symbol 1), the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, and the ratio of occurrence of reach (normal reach) is set to 50/200 due to losing from the determination result. Has been.
On the other hand, when the last hold symbol (special hold symbol 2 or special hold symbol 3) is displayed without changing the hold symbol, or from the temporary hold symbol (normal hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) When the final reserved symbol (special reserved symbol 2 or special reserved symbol 3) is displayed after the change, even if the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, the reach (normal reach) will be lost due to the result of the determination of success or failure. Never appear.

Next, if it is the final hold symbol (normal hold symbol) without changing the hold, the hold symbol is changed from the temporary hold symbol (operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B), and the final hold symbol (normal hold symbol) is displayed. In such a case, the percentage of the SP reach (super reach) is set to 120/200 because the reserved symbol is digested and the result of the determination of success or failure is lost.
In addition, when the final hold symbol (special hold symbol 1) is displayed without changing the hold, or from the temporary hold symbol (normal hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) to the final hold symbol (special hold symbol 1). ) Is set to 30/200, the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, and the SP reach (super reach) appears due to the loss from the result of the determination.
When the final hold symbol (special hold symbol 2) is displayed without changing the hold, or from the temporary hold symbol (design with lower expected value than the final hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) When the state changes to (special hold symbol 2), the hold memory corresponding to the hold symbol is digested, and the ratio of occurrence of SP reach (super reach) due to losing from the determination result is set to 50/200. ing.
Moreover, when it is the last hold design (special hold design 3) without hold change, or from the temporary hold design (the design whose expectation value is lower than the last hold design, either the operation suggestion design A or the operation suggestion design B) When the final reserved symbol (special reserved symbol 3) is changed, the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, and the rate of occurrence of SP reach (super reach) is 10 / 200 is set.

Next, when it is the final reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) without changing the hold, when the temporary reserved symbol (operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) is changed to the final reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol), The ratio at which the normally reserved symbol is digested and the effect of notifying that it is a big hit and the big hit from the result of the determination is set to 80/200.
In addition, when the final hold symbol (special hold symbol 1) is displayed without changing the hold, or from the temporary hold symbol (normal hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) to the final hold symbol (special hold symbol 1). ) Is changed to 20/200, the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, and the effect of notifying that it is a big hit and a big hit appears from the result of the determination of success / failure.
When the last hold symbol (special hold symbol 2) is displayed without changing the hold, or from the temporary hold symbol (hold symbol with lower expected value than the final hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) When the symbol (special hold symbol 2) is changed, the hold memory corresponding to the hold symbol is digested, and the ratio that the effect of notifying that it is a big hit and a big win appears from the result of the determination of success / failure is 60/200 Is set to
When the last hold symbol (special hold symbol 3) is displayed, or from the temporarily hold symbol (design with lower expected value than the final hold symbol, operation suggestion symbol A, operation suggestion symbol B) to final hold symbol (special hold symbol 3) ) Is set to 40/200, the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol is digested, and the effect of notifying that it is a big hit and a big hit appears from the result of the determination of success / failure.

The “expected value” in the table shown in FIG. 33 (c) is an item indicating the “win / fail ratio” and “reliability” when the last reserved symbol (any of the special reserved symbols 1 to 3) appears. It has become.
The “win / fail ratio” in the “expected value” shown in FIG. 33C is the result of the success / failure determination by the corresponding holding storage when each production pattern (lost, reach, super reach, jackpot) is performed. The ratio of the case where it becomes and the case where it becomes the big hit is shown. Further, the “reliability” shown in FIG. 33C indicates the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the determination of success / failure by the reserved storage. The table shown in FIG. 33 (c) indicates that the degree of reliability of the reserved storage increases in the order of the special reserved symbol 1, the special reserved symbol 2, and the special reserved symbol 3.

  In the present embodiment, when the prefetch command is received from the main control device 80, the sub integrated control device 83 acquires a random value. The table shown in FIG. 34 is set, and the operation pattern selection process (S1125) according to the third embodiment selects one of the three operation patterns according to each table and the acquired random value. Will do. As a result, the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) for which the operation is valid is selected.

For example, when the normal reserved symbol is determined as the final reserved symbol in S1107, if it is determined that the prefetch effect pattern determined in S1110 uses the operation means (S1120: yes), the operation pattern selection process (S1125) is performed. Thus, one of the three operation patterns is selected according to the occurrence probability shown in FIG. And according to the operation pattern selected in S1125, the operation suggestion symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is determined.
As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the probability that the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operation means (production button 67) is valid) is 70%, and the operation pattern 2 (second operation means (second operation means ( The probability that the operation of the jog dial 68) becomes effective is 30%, the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means (production button 67) becomes effective, and the second operation means is operated when the first operation means is operated. The probability that (the operation of the jog dial 68) is selected is 0%.

If it is determined in S1105 that the special reserved symbol 1 is the final reserved symbol, if it is determined that the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S1110 uses the operating means (S1120: yes), the operation pattern selection process (S1125) is performed. Thus, one of the three operation patterns is selected according to the occurrence probability shown in FIG. Then, the operation suggestion symbol to be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is determined according to the operation pattern selected in S1125 (S1130).
Further, when the special reserved symbol 1 is determined as the final reserved symbol in S1107, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operating means (the effect button 67) becomes effective). Is 60%, the operation pattern 2 (operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is effective) is 35%, and the operation pattern 3 (first operation means (first operation means ( The probability that the production button 67) is enabled and the second operating means (the operation of the jog dial 68 is enabled when the first operating means is operated) is 5%.

When the special reserved symbol 2 is determined as the final reserved symbol in S1107, if it is determined that the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S1110 uses the operation means (S1120: yes), the operation pattern selection process (S1125) One of the three operation patterns is selected according to the occurrence probability shown in FIG. Then, the operation suggestion symbol to be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is determined according to the operation pattern selected in S1125 (S1130).
When the special reserved symbol 2 is determined as the final reserved symbol in S1107, the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operating means (the effect button 67) is enabled) is selected as shown in FIG. 34 (c). The probability that the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) becomes effective) is 35%, and the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means (effect button) 67) becomes effective, and the probability that the second operating means (the operation of the jog dial 68 will be effective when the first operating means is operated) is selected is 15%.

When it is determined in S1105 that the last reserved symbol is the special reserved symbol 3, if it is determined that the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S1115 uses the operation means (S1120: yes), in the operation pattern selection process (S1125). Based on the table shown in FIG. 34D and the acquired random number value, one of the three operation patterns is selected. And according to the operation pattern selected in S1125, the operation suggestion symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is determined.
When the special reserved symbol 3 is determined as the final reserved symbol in S1105, the operation pattern 1 (the operation of the first operating means (the effect button 67) is enabled) is selected as shown in FIG. 34 (d). The probability that the operation pattern 2 (the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) becomes effective) is 80%, and the operation pattern 3 (the first operation means (the effect button) 67) is effective, and the probability that the second operating means (the operation of the jog dial 68 will be effective when the first operating means is operated) is selected is 20%.

Next, the pending symbol change process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG.
In S1150, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether an operation suggestion symbol (either the operation suggestion symbol A or the operation suggestion symbol B) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S1150). In the case of an affirmative determination (S1150: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation unit (first operation unit, second operation unit) is in an effective period during which the operation is valid (S1155). If the determination is affirmative (S1155: yes), it is determined whether or not the second operation means valid flag is set to “1” (S1157). In the pachinko machine 50 according to the third embodiment, if the second operation means valid flag is set to “1”, the first operation that is activated when the operation pattern 3 is selected in the operation pattern selection process (S1125). This means that the means (effect button 67) is operated and the second operation means (jog dial 68) is in an effective period during which the operation is valid.
In the case of negative determination (S1157: no), it is determined whether or not the operating means (either the first operating means or the second operating means) has been operated (S1160). If the determination is affirmative (S1160: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation pattern 3 has been selected in S1125 (S1165). In the case of an affirmative determination (S1165: yes), the operation effective period of the first operation means is ended (S1170), the operation effective period of the second operation means is set (S1175), and the second operation means effective flag is set to “ 1 ”(S1180), the hold symbol composed of the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol A displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is changed to the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol B (S1185), and this processing is performed. End (return).

  In S1160, when the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) is not operated (S1160: no), the operation of the operating means (first operating means, second operating means) is enabled. It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed (S1190). If the determination is affirmative (S1190: yes), the process proceeds to S1197. If the operation pattern determined in S1125 is operation pattern 1 or operation pattern 2 (S1165: no), the temporary holding symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is changed to the final holding symbol (S1195). Then, the effective period of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is ended (S1197), and this process is ended (return). In addition, when the effective period is ended by passing the effective period of the operation means in S1190 (S1190: yes), the operation suggestion reserved symbol displayed on the screen of the production symbol display device 6 is changed to the special reserved symbol. It is set as the structure which changes to a normal reservation symbol, without changing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the valid period is expired after the valid period of the operation means has elapsed (S1190: yes), the configuration may be changed to the final reserved symbol.

  In FIG. 35, when the operation suggestion symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is not displayed (S1150: no), the operation of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) becomes effective. If it is not a period (S1155: no), if the effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid has not ended (S1190: no), this process ends (returns).

  If the second operation means valid flag is set in S1157 in FIG. 35 (S1157: yes), the process proceeds to 1200 in FIG. In S1200, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the second operation means (jog dial 68) has been operated. If the determination is affirmative (S1200: yes), the operation suggestion symbol B displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is changed to the final reserved symbol determined in S1107 (S1205), and the process proceeds to S1215. If the second operating means has not been operated (S1200: no), it is determined whether or not the effective period of the second operating means has passed (S1210). If the determination is affirmative (S1210: yes), the second operation means validity flag is set to 0 (S1215), the validity period of the second operation means is terminated (S1220), and this process is terminated (returned). If the effective period of the second operating means has not elapsed (S1210: no), this process ends (returns). In addition, when the effective period is ended by passing the effective period of the second operation means in S1210 (S1210: yes), the operation suggestion symbol B displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is specially reserved. It is set as the structure which changes to a normal reservation symbol, without changing to a symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the effective period is expired after the effective period of the second operation means has elapsed (S1210: yes), the configuration may be changed to the final reserved symbol.

With reference to FIG. 37, description will be given of the effect display of the change in hold to the special hold symbol 1 or the normal hold symbol by operating the first operating means.
As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. A first reserved symbol 1009, a second reserved symbol 1010, and a third reserved symbol 1011 are displayed on the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 from the right. When a game ball wins at any of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the first reserved symbol 1009, the second reserved symbol 1010, and the third The reserved symbol 1011 shifts to the right, and the fourth reserved symbol 1012 is newly displayed at the place where the third reserved symbol 1011 was displayed in FIG. The display mode of the fourth reserved symbol 1012 is the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol A. The operation suggestion symbol A is displayed as PUSH, and when the first operation means (the effect button 67) is operated, the process proceeds to either FIG. 37 (c) or FIG. 37 (d).

  When the fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol A is changed to the display mode of the special reserved symbol 2, the process proceeds to FIG. 37 (c). As shown in FIG. 37 (c), a fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the special reserved symbol 2 is displayed. When the fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol A is changed to the display mode of the normal reserved symbol, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), a fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the normal reserved symbol display mode is displayed.

With reference to FIG. 38, description will be made on the effect display of the change in hold to the special hold symbol 2 or the normal hold symbol by operating the second operation means.
As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. A first reserved symbol 1009, a second reserved symbol 1010, and a third reserved symbol 1010 are displayed from the right on the lower left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a game ball wins at one of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the first reserved symbol 1009, the second reserved symbol 1010, and the third The reserved symbol 1011 shifts to the right, and a fourth reserved symbol 1012 is newly displayed at the place where the third reserved symbol 1011 was displayed in FIG. The display mode of the fourth reserved symbol 1012 is the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol B. The operation suggestion pattern B is a display mode imitating the jog dial 68. Turn it! Is displayed. When the second operating means (jog dial 68) is operated, the process moves to either FIG. 38 (c) or FIG. 38 (d).

  When the fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol B is changed to the display mode of the special reserved symbol 2, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 38 (c), a fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the special reserved symbol 2 is displayed. Further, when the fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol B is changed to the display mode of the normal reserved symbol, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 38 (d), a fourth reserved symbol 1012 having a normal reserved symbol display mode is displayed.

39, when the operation suggestion symbol A is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, when the first operation means is operated, the operation suggestion symbol B is displayed and the second operation means is operated. The case where it changes to the holding symbol 2 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the effect symbol 1000 is variably displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. A first reserved symbol 1009, a second reserved symbol 1010, and a third reserved symbol 1011 are displayed on the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 from the right. Then, when a game ball wins at any one of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the first reserved symbol 1009, the second reserved symbol 1010, and the third The reserved symbol 1011 shifts to the right, and a fourth reserved symbol 1012 is newly displayed at the place where the third reserved symbol 1011 was displayed in FIG. The display mode of the fourth reserved symbol 1012 is the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol A. The operation suggestion symbol A is displayed as PUSH. When the first operating means (the effect button 67) is operated, the process proceeds to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 39 (c), the fourth reserved symbol 1012 changes to the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol B. The operation suggestion pattern B can be rotated in a manner that mimics the jog dial 68! Is displayed. When the second operating means (jog dial 68) is operated, the process proceeds to FIG. In this embodiment, when the first operating means (effect button 67) is operated and then the second operating means (jog dial 68) is operated, the reserved symbol does not change to the normal reserved symbol.
When the fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the operation suggestion symbol B changes to the display mode of the special reserved symbol 2, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 39 (d), a fourth reserved symbol 1012 having the display mode of the special reserved symbol 2 is displayed.

In this embodiment, after being displayed as a temporary holding symbol (a holding symbol indicating a lower expected value than the final holding symbol or a holding symbol suggesting the operation of the operation means), the holding changes and the special holding symbol which is the final holding symbol. It is possible to change to any of symbols 1 to 3. In this embodiment, it is a change effect that is promoted to one stage from the temporarily reserved symbol to the final reserved symbol, but is not particularly limited to this, for example, after one stage of promotion, another stage It may be configured to change.
In the present embodiment, when performing a pre-reading effect using the operation means, when a game ball enters the start opening, the operation suggestion symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 from the beginning. When a game ball wins at the start opening, the reserved symbol other than the operation suggestion symbol (normally reserved symbol, specially reserved symbol 1 or special reserved symbol 2) is displayed first, and then the currently displayed symbol is displayed. A configuration in which the reserved symbol is changed to the operation suggesting symbol may be used. Even if the operation means corresponding to the operation suggestion symbol is operated, the type of the reserved symbol may not be changed and the original reserved symbol may be returned. Note that the timing of changing from a reserved symbol other than the operation-suggested symbol (normally reserved symbol, special reserved symbol 1 or special reserved symbol 2) to the operation-suggested symbol is when the reserved symbol is shifted when the special symbol starts to change. Conceivable.
In this embodiment, the type of the reserved symbol that changes in the pre-reading effect using the operating means is the same as the type of the reserved symbol that changes in the pre-reading effect that does not use the operating means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration in which the type of the reserved symbol that changes in the pre-reading effect using the operation means and the type of the reserved symbol that changes in the pre-reading effect that does not use the operating means may be different. For example, the pre-reading effect using the operation means may be configured to change to a special reserved symbol that does not change in the pre-reading effect without using the operating device, and to notify the reliability by the special reserved symbol.

  In the third embodiment, the operation pattern selection process (S1125) is configured to select one of the operation patterns (operation pattern 1 to operation pattern 3) according to the occurrence probability shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that the selection rate of each operation pattern is influenced depending on whether the hold storage that is the target of the pre-reading effect using the operation means is a hit-holding scheduled to be a big hit or a loss-holding scheduled to be lost. As a result, even when the operation pattern 3 is selected, the player can have a sense of expectation even when a pending symbol for notifying that the reliability is low is displayed as a result of operating the operation means.

According to the ball game machine described in the third embodiment, when the operating means is operated, the reserved symbol indicating the operation is changed not only to the reserved symbol corresponding to the reliability, which is the probability that the big hit game is generated, Even when the operation of the first operation means (the effect button 67) that is enabled with the highest probability during the display of the symbol is enabled, when the effect button 67 is operated, it changes to a reserved symbol with high reliability. It is surprising that the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) in which the pre-reading effect is performed is effective, and the player can increase the expectation of the big hit, and the fun is increased.
In addition, even if the operation of the effect button 67 is enabled while the reserved symbol is displayed, the operation of the jog dial 68 may be enabled by operating the effect button 67. Therefore, the jog dial 68 may be enabled. It is possible to prevent a sense of expectation that it will not be possible and to eliminate the willingness to operate.

  By making the operation methods of the first operation means (production button 67) and the second operation means (jog dial 68) different, it is easy to show a difference in reliability depending on which of the two operation means is effective. . Further, since the operation methods of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are different, it is possible to exhibit the effect of preventing bothersomeness and harshness.

  When the first operation means (effect button 67) is operated to activate the second operation means (jog dial 68) and the second operation means is operated, the first operation means (effect button 67) or the second operation is performed. Compared to the case where the means (jog dial 68) is operated once, it changes to a reserved symbol indicating that the reliability is high, so that the player's willingness to operate can be increased.

Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration / state of the present embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown.
The “game board” of the present invention corresponds to the game board 1, the “start opening” corresponds to the first start opening 11 and the second start opening 12, and the “hold storage means” stores the first extracted random number hold memory. The process (S110) corresponds to the second extracted random number hold storage process (S130), the “correction determination means” corresponds to the correctness determination process (S55), and the “numerical data confirmation means” corresponds to the first prefetch determination process (S55). S115), corresponding to the second prefetch determination process (S135), “hold display means” corresponds to the symbol display process (S1145, S1147), and “operation means selection means” corresponds to the operation pattern selection process (S1125). Correspondingly, the “first operation means” corresponds to the first operation means (effect button 67), and the “second operation means” corresponds to the second operation means (jog dial 68).

  In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, the push button (effect button 67) is used as the first operation means and the jog dial 68 is used as the second operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a joystick, a cross key, a touch panel, or the like may be used. However, the first operating means and the second operating means are provided at different positions.

  In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment to the third embodiment, when the operation pattern 3 is selected, an effective period in which the operation of the first operating means is first set is set, and the effective period is set by operating the first operating means. When is completed, the valid operating means is switched from the first operating means to the second operating means, and a new valid period during which the operation of the second operating means is valid is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation pattern 3 is selected, an effective period in which the operation of the operation means (first operation means, second operation means) is first effective is set and becomes effective. However, even if the first operating means is switched to the second operating means, the effective period set initially may be continued so that the length of the effective period does not change.

  In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, when the sub integrated control device 83 selects the operation pattern 3, the operation of the second operation unit is not effective unless the first operation unit is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration that enables not only the first operation means but also the operation of the second operation means may be used. In this case, the operation effective display of the first operation means (effect button 67) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when the second operation means is operated, each display on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. An effect display corresponding to the example (Example 1 is a notice effect, Example 2 is a big hit game effect, and Example 3 is a look-ahead effect) may be displayed. Thus, a player who is troublesome to operate the operation means twice does not bother to operate the first operation means and operate the second operation means, so that the big hit game It is possible to grasp the probability of occurrence.

  In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, when the sub-integrated control device 83 selects the operation pattern 3, the effective period ends when the first operation means (the effect button 67) is not operated and the effective period elapses. And although each production | presentation process is complete | finished, it is not limited to this. For example, even when the validity period of the first operation means (the effect button 67) has elapsed and the operation has ended, a validity period during which the operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68) is valid is newly set. May be configured to start. In this case, the suggestion effect that suggests the operation of the first operation means displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is changed to the suggestion effect that suggests the operation of the second operation means.

In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, when the operation pattern 3 is selected, the sub integrated control device 83 suggests the operation of the first operation means (the effect button 67) on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. When an effect display is displayed and the first operation means is operated, the display is switched to an effect display that suggests an operation of the second operation means (jog dial 68). For example, when the operation pattern 3 is selected, an effect display indicating the operation of the first operation means (the effect button 67) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the first When the operation means is operated, a special effect display (different from the above-mentioned notice effect or jackpot game effect) may be performed and then an effect display suggesting the operation of the second operation means may be executed.
Note that the special effect display may indicate the reliability, or may indicate that the second operation means is effective.

In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, when the sub integrated control device 83 selects the operation pattern 3, when the first operation means is operated, the operation of the second operation means becomes effective, and the second operation means Is operated, an effect display corresponding to each embodiment is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the first operating means is operated, the operation of the second operating means becomes effective, and even if the second operating means is operated, the effect display corresponding to each embodiment is not executed, and the first operating means A configuration in which the above operation is effective may be used. As described above, a configuration may be employed in which the switching of the operation means for which the operation is effective to the first operation means and the second operation means is repeated.
In this case, instead of the corresponding effect display corresponding to each embodiment described above, a special effect display may be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the case of a configuration in which switching between the first operation means and the second operation means that are effective operation means is repeated, it is desirable that the possibility of a big hit is extremely high or the big hit is confirmed.
Moreover, the structure which the expectation degree to a big hit may differ with the frequency | count of repeating switching of the 1st operation means of a valid operation means and a 2nd operation means may be sufficient.
In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment to the third embodiment, not only the operation pattern 1 and the operation pattern 2 but also the operation pattern 3 is provided, and an effect of switching the operation suggestion of the operation means according to the operation pattern 3 is displayed. . The present invention is not limited to this, and the operation pattern 3 is not provided. The operation suggestion effect of the operation means according to the operation pattern 1 and the operation pattern 2 is not performed without performing the effect of switching the operation suggestion of the operation means according to the operation pattern 3. It is good also as a structure to perform.

  In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, even when the player does not operate the operating means during the effective period in which the operation of the operating means is effective, it is considered that the operating means has been operated, It is good also as a structure which can set the automatic operation to change. For example, when the automatic operation can be set to ON / OFF in the demonstration screen and the automatic operation is set to ON, an effective period (for example, 10 seconds) during which the operation of the operation unit is effective is a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds). ), It is considered that the operating means has been operated, and the production mode may be changed. Thereby, the player who thinks that it is troublesome to operate an operation means can also enjoy the production after operation. Note that the automatic operation may be set from on to off when the operation unit is operated during the effective period. Even if the automatic operation is set to ON, the automatic operation is not performed during the effective period in a predetermined period (such as the final stage for notifying the result of the success / failure) to prompt the player to perform the operation. The configuration may be such that the setting of the automatic operation does not change from on to off even when the operation means is operated.

6: Effect design display device 67: Effect button 68: Jog dial 80: Main control device 83: Sub integrated control device

Claims (3)

Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering a start port provided on the game board;
Hold storage means for storing the extracted numerical data up to a predetermined number;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage unit;
Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the contents of the numerical data before the determination of validity is performed by the appropriateness determination means;
In a ball game machine comprising a hold display means for displaying a hold symbol for notifying the number of numerical data stored in the hold storage means,
A holding symbol selecting means for selecting a holding symbol displayed by the holding display means from a plurality of types of holding symbols;
In the plurality of types of holding symbols, there are a plurality of holding symbols with different reliability, which is the probability that the jackpot game will occur,
Based on the result of confirmation by the numerical data confirmation means, a hold change determination means for determining whether or not to change the hold symbol displayed by the hold display means to a hold symbol having a different reliability, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
The operating means comprises at least first operating means and second operating means provided at a position different from the first operating means,
An operation suggesting means for suggesting an operation of either the first operating means or the second operating means during display of the predetermined reserved symbol;
An operation means selection means for selecting an operation means suggested by the operation suggestion means from either the first operation means or the second operation means;
Provided,
When it is determined to change the hold by the hold change determining means, the operation means suggested by the operation suggesting means is operated to change the hold to a different hold symbol,
When the second operating means is selected than when the operating means selecting means is used to select the first operating means, the holding symbol is changed or the jackpot game is generated with a higher probability. A configuration with a high probability of changing to a holding pattern with a high probability,
An operation means switching means for switching to the operation suggestion of the second operation means without changing the hold symbol even if the operation of the first operation means is suggested and the first operation means is operated;
The hold change determining means determines that the hold change is made, the operation means switching means switches to the operation suggestion of the second operation means, and the second operation means is operated to change the hold symbol on hold. A ball game machine characterized by that.   2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein operation methods of the first operation means and the second operation means are different operation methods.   When the operation means switching means is switched to the operation suggestion of the second operation means, the hold symbol is changed with a higher probability than when the second operation means is selected by the operation means selection means. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a probability of making a change to a holding symbol having a high probability of occurrence of the jackpot game is high.

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