JP2006122143A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arouse interest in the action of a moving accessory acting to guide winning in a winning opening. <P>SOLUTION: To move to a "reduced time mode" after a special game is executed as a "jackpot," a player is made to have interest in the action of an ordinary electric accessory 104 by making it difficult for the player to predict the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in "the reduced time mode" by choosing one from among a plurality of a "reduced time action decision table 405 and by determining the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in the "reduced time mode," on the basis of the reduced time action decision table 405 selected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is suitable for use in a gaming machine having a movable accessory for guiding a game ball to a predetermined winning opening.

  Conventionally, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the bonus symbol is awarded only when the variably displayed special symbol is a predetermined symbol. There is a pachinko machine (so-called first type pachinko machine) of a type that executes a special game. Such a pachinko machine is generally provided with an ordinary electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) that performs an opening operation in order to induce a winning of a game ball to a start winning opening. When the ordinary electric combination is released, the game ball can win the start winning opening without passing between nails (so-called life nails) provided above the starting winning opening.

  The opening instruction for the ordinary electric accessory is generally performed as follows. First, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate formed in the pachinko machine, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to release the normal electric accessory, and the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device. Only when the lottery is won, the normal symbol indicating that the lottery is won is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory is opened.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine as described above, after the special game is over, such as by shortening the time for the normal symbol display device to variably display the normal symbol or by increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory. In a predetermined period, a game state (a so-called short time state) different from the normal game is formed (see Patent Document 1). In this way, since the frequency of opening the ordinary electric accessory increases in a predetermined period after the special game ends, the winning frequency of the game ball at the start winning opening increases, and the holding ball can be held as much as possible. You will be able to play games without being reduced.

JP 2004-194895 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, the control mode of the ordinary electric actor before executing the special game and the control mode of the ordinary electric actor after executing the special game are uniquely determined. . For example, when the ordinary electric accessory is opened before the special game is executed, the ordinary electric accessory is opened at a predetermined angle for about 0.3 seconds. On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is opened after the special game is executed, the ordinary electric accessory is opened at a predetermined angle for about 3 seconds.

  As described above, in the conventional technique, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is uniquely determined, and there is a problem that the game may become monotonous. In particular, the operation of the ordinary electric actor in the so-called short-time state after executing the special game is the place where the player pays attention, and making the interest of the operation of the ordinary electric actor has an interest in the game. It is important in raising.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is made to be interested in the operation of a movable accessory that operates to induce a winning at a prize opening, such as an ordinary electric accessory. For the purpose.

In order to achieve such an object, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a movable combination that operates to guide a game ball to a predetermined winning opening, and a plurality of types of control modes of the movable combination. Control means selection means for selecting from among the above, and movable accessory control means for controlling the movable accessory in the control aspect selected by the control aspect selection means.
In such a configuration, the movable accessory is operated in a control mode selected from a plurality of types of control modes. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the movement of the movable combination from being unambiguously determined, and it is possible to make the player interested in the movement of the movable combination.

The invention according to claim 2 shifts the game from the normal game to the special game based on the lottery means for performing the lottery based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening and the result of the lottery by the lottery means. A special game transition determining means for determining whether or not to perform, a second movable accessory that operates to guide the game ball to the winning prize opening, and the special game transition determining means are determined to shift to the special game. And a special game executing means for controlling the second movable accessory to execute a special game, and the control mode selecting means includes the movable accessory in the game after the special game is executed. The control mode is selected from the plurality of types of control modes.
In such a configuration, since the control mode of the movable accessory in the game after the special game is executed is selected, after the special game is executed, when forming a game state (so-called short-time state) different from the normal game, It becomes possible to operate the movable accessory in a variety of modes. As described above, during the time-shortening state, in order to prevent the holding ball from being reduced, the player often plays a game while paying attention to the movement of the movable accessory. Therefore, if the movable accessory is operated in a variety of manners during the time-shortening state, it is possible to remarkably improve the game preference.

  The invention according to claim 3 is counted by the counting means for counting a game period or the number of games from the end of execution of the special game until the start of execution of the next special game. When the game period or the number of games is not a specified value, a subtracting means for subtracting the counted game period or the number of games from the specified value, a game period or the number of games obtained by subtraction by the subtracting means, Adding means for adding the prescribed value, and the control mode selecting means executes the next special game when the game period or the number of games counted by the counting means is not the prescribed value. As the control mode of the movable combination in the game after being played, a control mode different from the control mode selected last time is selected, and the movable combination control means, after the execution of the next special game is completed, Until the game of the game period or number of games obtained by addition by calculation means is completed, the control mode that is selected by the control mode selection means, and controlling the movable won game.

  In such a configuration, the first control mode of the movable combination after the special game is executed is selected, and the movable combination is operated in the selected first control mode to form the time reduction state. After that, if the next special game is executed and the short-time state is released without digesting the predetermined number of games or game period, the movable accessory after the next special game is executed is released. As the control mode, a second control mode that is different from the first control mode is selected, and the number of unreserved games or the game period is added after the execution of the next special game, and the time after the execution of the next special game is shortened. The state is formed long. In this way, by making the control mode of the movable combination different every time the special game is executed, the expectation of how the movable combination after the special game is executed is controlled. Can be given to the player, and the player can be interested in the movement of the movable accessory. Further, the player can be given a sense of expectation of jackpot after the execution of the next special game for a long period of time. Therefore, the game preference can be further improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a prescribed value setting means for setting the prescribed value, and the subtracting means is configured such that the game period or the number of games counted by the counting means is set by the prescribed value setting means. The number of game periods or the number of games counted is subtracted from the set specified value when the specified value is not, and the adding means is a game period or the number of games obtained by subtraction by the subtracting means. The prescribed value is added to the prescribed value, and the prescribed value setting means sets the game period or the number of games obtained by the addition by the adding means as a new prescribed value, and the adding means subtracts the subtracting means from the subtracting means. The game period or the number of games obtained by the above and the initial value of the specified value are added.
In such a configuration, the number of uncompleted games or the game period is cumulatively added and added after execution of the next special game. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot after the execution of the next special game for a longer period.

Invention of Claim 5 has a control mode change judgment means which judges whether the control mode of the movable accessory selected by the said control mode selection means is changed, The said control mode selection means is the said When the control mode change determination means determines that the control mode of the movable combination is to be changed, the control mode of the movable combination is selected again.
In such a configuration, every time the control mode of the movable combination is selected, the control mode of the movable combination is changed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in how the movable accessory operates.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, based on the fact that the game ball has passed a predetermined area, the second lottery means for performing the lottery and the normal symbol related to the result of the lottery by the second lottery means are variable. A normal symbol display device for displaying, and the movable accessory control means wins the lottery by the second lottery means, and the normal symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device Only in some cases, the movable accessory is operated.
In such a configuration, when the game ball passes a predetermined area, a lottery is performed and the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device. When the lottery is won, the normal symbol corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device, and the movable accessory is operated. Therefore, the movable accessory can be operated according to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the timing for operating the movable accessory can be irregular. Thereby, it is possible to make the player interested in the timing at which the movable accessory moves.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the plurality of types of control modes include a control mode based on a winning probability of the lottery by the second lottery means, and a variation time of a normal symbol variably displayed on the normal symbol display device. It is characterized by including at least any one among the control aspects based on.
In such a configuration, when the lottery by the second lottery means is won, the movable combination is operated, so the frequency at which the movable combination operates is determined according to the winning probability of the lottery by the second lottery means. Further, when the normal symbol indicating that the lottery by the second lottery means has been won, the movable accessory is operated, so that the normal symbol variably displayed on the normal symbol display device is variably displayed. The frequency with which the movable accessory operates is determined. As described above, if the movable accessory is controlled based on the winning probability of the lottery by the second lottery means or the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variably displayed on the normal symbol display device, the movable accessory operates. The player can be interested in the frequency.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation to guide the game ball to a predetermined area, and the plurality of types of control modes include an opening time of the movable accessory, It includes at least one of the opening modes of the movable accessory.
Thus, if it is set as the control aspect which can select the opening time and opening | release aspect of a movable accessory, a player can be interested in the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory.

The invention according to claim 9 has an operation element operated by a player of the game, and the control state selection means selects a plurality of control modes of the movable accessory based on the operation of the operation element. The control mode is selected from the following.
In such a configuration, the control mode of the movable accessory is selected in accordance with the player's intention, and the movable accessory is operated in the selected control mode. Therefore, the movable accessory performs the player's favorite operation. . Thereby, it is possible to make the player more interested in the operation of the movable accessory.

The invention described in claim 10 is characterized in that the predetermined winning opening is a starting winning opening.
In such a configuration, since the movable accessory operates to guide the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening, the winning of the game ball, which is an opportunity to give the player a sense of expectation to shift to the special game, Will be guided by. For example, in a first-class pachinko machine, a lottery of whether or not a big hit is made by winning a game ball at a start winning opening, and when the lottery is won, the game shifts to special games. Further, in the second type pachinko machine, when the game ball is awarded to the start winning opening, the big winning opening is opened, and when the game ball entering the opened large winning opening passes a specific area, the game shifts to a special game.
In this way, when a game ball wins the start winning opening, control for giving the player a sense of expectation to shift to the special game starts, so whether or not the game ball wins the start winning opening is determined by the player. One of the most interesting things for me. Therefore, if the movable accessory for guiding the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening is operated in a control mode selected from a plurality of control modes, the operation of the movable role is given to the player. It becomes possible to watch.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make the player interested in the operation of the movable accessory that operates to guide the winning to the winning opening.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a so-called first-class pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described as an example of a gaming machine.

(Pachinko machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 100 includes a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.

  The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center decorative part 105, a special symbol display device 106, a decorative symbol display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, An outer rail 110, an inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.
The nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 115 and moves from top to bottom in FIG. Or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 111, the start winning port 112, and the big winning port 113 and the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” in accordance with the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and “3” and “7”, which are special symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing”. After the corresponding special symbol “-” is displayed in a variable manner, one of these three types of special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 sequentially emit light each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and also display a special symbol change display. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so as to be easily recognized by the player, and includes a liquid crystal display device that displays decorative symbols, for example. The decorative symbol display device 107 displays three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row in decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. Here, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c as “0”, “1”, “2”, “ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ” In this order, after variably displaying from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c. It is made to display. Then, when a combination of specific decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, the jackpot is set. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c does not correspond to any of the specific decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”.

In the present embodiment, the meanings of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 indicates “big hit”, the combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 also indicates “hit”. (That is, the combination of the specific decorative symbols).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 displays not only the decorative symbol, but also a background image as a background of the decorative symbol, a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot, and the like. For example, after the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in a variable manner, the decorative symbol display device 107 stops and displays the same decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a and 118c, thereby forming a so-called reach state. Then, after displaying the character image and giving the player a sense of expectation for “big hit”, the remaining decorative symbols that are changing are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118b. As described above, the decorative symbol display device 107 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”. Further, the decorative symbol display device 107 may display the number of winnings of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 and notify the player of the current number of winnings at the starting winning opening 112.

Below the decorative symbol display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.
A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, during a unit game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113, it may shift to the next unit game. As much as possible, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative part 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the decorative design display device 107. The center decoration part 105 plays a role of protecting the decorative symbol display device 107 or decorating the pachinko machine 100. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed below the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.
The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of passes of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 sequentially emit light each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, and when the normal symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.
The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.
The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.
The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.
In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside.

The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.
The operation switch 132 is operated by the player, and a game effect is executed by reflecting the operation content.
In addition, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal mechanism 128b.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
First, in the state where the rented game balls (rental balls) are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are moved to the game area. Fired at 115. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101 or the windmill 102 formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 are used. However, the change display of the symbol is started. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, a “big hit” is obtained. A game shifts to a game.

  In the special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls down and the big prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the grand prize opening door 120 is raised. Then, the big prize opening 113 is closed. In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, either the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 113. A description will be given by taking as an example a case where the grand prize opening door 120 is raised when the state is reached.

When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is open as described above, the big prize opening 113 is obtained. Will open again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, the unit game is played up to 15 times.
In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122), the normal electric accessory 104 opens and closes. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, it is possible for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening.

Further, after the special game is executed, the mode is shifted to either the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” in accordance with the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. In addition, a combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed is used to notify the player of which mode to shift to “probability variation mode” or “short-time mode”. .
A specific example will be described. In this embodiment, when “7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 as the special symbol, the mode is shifted to the “probability variation mode”. Further, “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, or “EEE” are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 as combinations of decorative symbols. Thus, the player is notified of the transition to the “probability variation mode”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol “3” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the mode shifts to the “time reduction mode”. Further, “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, or “FFF” are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 as combinations of decorative symbols. Thus, the player is notified of the transition to the “short time mode”.

  Here, the “probability variation mode” is a mode in which a “big hit” is made, and after a special game is executed, a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than in a normal game is formed. Further, in this “probability variation mode”, after the execution of a special game, until the next special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the normal game, and the game at the start winning opening 112 is made. The ball is also in a state where it is easy to win.

  On the other hand, the “short-time mode” is a “hit”, and after the special game is executed, until the game is executed 100 times, for example, the operation of the ordinary electric actor 104 is different from the normal game. This mode is a mode in which a ball is easy to win at the start winning opening 112 and returns to the normal game when the predetermined number of games are executed. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the number of games in the “time reduction mode” is changed according to the game situation. Here, the number of games refers to the number of lotteries executed by the special symbol lottery unit 304 based on winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 112.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability variation mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG.
Inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole pachinko machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 described later and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, an electrical decoration board 208 is connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores a program and data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 14 to be described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the decorative design display device 107. Needless to say, instead of the liquid crystal display device 118, for example, the decorative symbol display device 107 may be configured using a plasma display or the like.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the decorative symbol display device 107 and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the operation switch 132.
As described above, signals are transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but signals are not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electrical decoration part 130 is connected to the electrical decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the electrical decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 114, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

The prize opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electric combination 104 to the ordinary electric combination solenoid 215 when an ordinary electric combination release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as will be described later. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.
In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to 121 is facilitated is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in this embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.
On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. Thus, the dispensing device 218 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  The winning a prize board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.
(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, based on the game ball passing signal, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is a start winning port 112, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a general winning port 111, a large winning port 113, and a specific area 121. Which of the above has been passed is determined.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 receives the award. The prize ball number signal indicating that the number of balls is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send.

Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.
The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304 generates and acquires a random number ranging from “0” to “65535”, for example, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. For example, if no random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 305.

On the other hand, when a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In this embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 305 and deletes the output random number from the special symbol random number storage region.
The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 determines, based on the random number value output by the special symbol lottery unit 304, whether the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” or “losing”. Further, when the “big hit” is met, it is determined whether the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” is to be entered after the “big hit”. These determinations are made using, for example, a lottery table. Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. When the “probability variation mode” is applicable, the probability variation flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, in the case of “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  Further, in the present embodiment, different lottery tables are used in the case of shifting to “probability change mode” and in other cases (in the case of shifting to “short-time mode” and in the case of playing a normal game). Thus, it is determined whether the above-mentioned “big hit” or “lost” is true.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table to be used.
And, in the case of shifting to the “probability mode”, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher than the case of shifting to the “short-time mode” and the case of performing a normal game. The contents of the two lottery tables are set.
The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instructing unit 306 determines the time for the special symbol display device 106 to display the special symbol variably on the basis of the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and is determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on the result, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined. In the following description, the time for the special symbol display device 106 to display the special symbol in a variable manner is abbreviated as a special symbol fluctuation display time.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the above “ The special symbol change time is made much shorter than when playing “normal game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to the “probability variation mode”, “7” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Further, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.
The special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Time reduction operation selection unit 308)
The short-time operation selection unit 308 selects a control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in the “short-time mode”. Specifically, a lottery table used in a normal symbol lottery unit 309, which will be described later, a time during which normal symbols are variably displayed (hereinafter abbreviated as normal symbol variation display time), the number of times the normal electric accessory 104 is opened, and normal electric The opening angle of the accessory 104 is selected. Details of the short operation selection unit 308 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The short-time operation selection unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. Then, when the normal symbol is not being displayed in the normal symbol display device 108 (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 108, the obtained random number Are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The short-time operation selection unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table. And the winning determination part 310 of this embodiment makes this determination using a different lottery table according to the state of the probability variation flag and the short time flag stored in the flag storage part 302. That is, different lottery tables are used for the case of shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the lottery table selected by the time reduction operation selection unit 308 is used when the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”. On the other hand, the default lottery table is used when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and when a normal game is played. As described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery table used in the winning determination unit 310 is uniquely determined when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and when the normal game is played. In the case of shifting to the “short time mode”, the lottery table used by the winning determination unit 310 is selected by the short time operation selection unit 308.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the transition to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” is performed is much higher than the case where the normal game is played, The contents of each lottery table used in the winning determination unit 310 are set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the normal electric accessory 104 is released more frequently than when the normal game is played, and the ball is held as much as possible. The game can be progressed without being reduced.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302 and the selection result by the short-time operation selection unit 308, and the winning determination unit 310 Based on the determined lottery result, the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined. Then, a display pattern based on the determined stop symbol and the normal symbol variation display time is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 changes the normal symbol variation display time according to the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when shifting to the “short time mode”, the normal symbol variation display time selected by the short time operation selection unit 308 is adopted. On the other hand, when shifting to the “probability change mode” and when playing a normal game, the default normal symbol variation display time is used. As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation display time is uniquely determined when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and when the normal game is played, but the “time reduction mode” is determined. When the transition is made, the normal symbol variation display time is selected by the short-time operation selection unit 308.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode changes to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”). The normal symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when they are not turned on (than when the normal game is played).

If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.
Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
The normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the selection result by the short-time operation selection unit 308, and the like. The operation mode of the accessory 104 is determined, and a normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 varies the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 according to the state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. I have to.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the operation mode selected by the time reduction operation selection unit 308 is adopted. On the other hand, the default operation mode is used when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and when a normal game is played.

  Specifically, in the case of shifting to the “probability change mode”, when the winning determination unit 310 determines that it is winning, the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened only once, for example, for 3 seconds. In addition, when a normal game is being performed, if the winning determination unit 310 determines that the game is winning, the normal electric accessory 104 is opened only once, for example, for 0.2 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and when the normal game is performed, the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is uniquely determined. ”, The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is selected by the short-time operation selection unit 308.

Further, when the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the flag is changed to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”), they are turned on. The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is determined so as to make it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 than when the normal winning game is not performed (when compared with the normal game).
In the present embodiment, as the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104, the number of opening times and the opening angle of the ordinary electric accessory 104 are determined. However, the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not limited to these, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 104 may be used.

Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the operation mode determined in this way to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.
Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. Based on the determined special symbol variation display time, an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.
The production command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Details of the short-time operation selection unit 308)
Next, a detailed functional configuration of the short-time operation selection unit 308 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating details of a functional configuration of the short-time operation selection unit 308.
The short-time operation selection unit 308 sets the above-mentioned “short-time mode” period (number of games), and selects the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in the “short-time mode” from a plurality of selectable control modes. Has the function of Here, as described above, the number of games refers to the number of lotteries executed by the special symbol lottery unit 304 based on winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 112.

  In FIG. 4, the hourly number counting unit 401 refers to the flag storage unit 302, and when the bonus flag is turned off while the hourly flag is on, the special symbol changes based on the lottery result in the special symbol lottery unit 304. Each time it is displayed, 1 is added to the number of time savings. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted. Then, it is determined whether or not the added value matches the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402. As a result of this determination, if they match, the “time reduction mode” is ended in the current game, so the time reduction count unit 401 turns off the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and The added value is output to the time reduction number setting unit 403. In the above description, the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402 is a specified value of the number of games in the “time reduction mode”, and the initial value is “100”.

The time reduction number setting unit 403 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag and the time reduction flag are turned on. When the bonus flag and the time reduction flag are turned on, the time reduction number setting unit 403 stores The added value output from the time reduction count unit 401 is subtracted from the stored value. That is, the remaining number of games in the “short time mode” is calculated.
Then, the time reduction number setting unit 403 adds the initial value to the calculated remaining number of games, and stores the added value in the time reduction number storage unit 402 as a new specified value of the number of games in the “time reduction mode”. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a “big hit” is made in the middle of the “short-time mode” and a transition is made to a special game, the number of games that have not been digested in that “short-time mode” is after the special game has been executed. It is added to the number of games played in the “short time mode” to be transferred, so that the unsettled “short time mode” is carried over.

  Also, the time reduction number setting unit 403 digests the specified number of games, and when the time reduction flag is turned off from on, the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402 is returned to the initial value “100”. This is because the specified value in the state where the "short-time mode" has been carried over until the "short-time mode" is completed after the specified number of games has been exhausted is the specified game in the "short-time mode". This is because the number of times would give an excessive merit to the player.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that the “time reduction mode” 502 that shifts after the execution of the first special game 501 ends in 80 games and shifts to the second special game 503. In the “short time mode” 502, 20 times are undigested. Therefore, for the player, it can be said that the 20 uncompleted games have been lost. Therefore, in this embodiment, the 20 undigested games are added to the initial specified value of 100 times, and the added 120 times are transferred after the second special game 503 is executed. A new value is set as the specified value of the “time reduction mode” 504.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the “short-time mode” 504 after executing the second special game 503 also ends in 80 games, and shifts to the third special game 505 before reaching the specified value. ing. Then, in the “time reduction mode” 504, 40 times are not digested with respect to the new specified value. Therefore, for the player, it can be said that 40 games have been lost. Therefore, 140 times obtained by adding the 40 uncompleted games to the initial prescribed value of 100 times is set as a new prescribed value in the “short time mode” 506 after the third special game 505.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, even if 140 games in the “time saving mode” 506 are completed, the game has not shifted to the special game. In this case, the player has digested the “time reduction mode” a total of 300 times. In other words, a total of 300 “time reduction modes” given by the three special games 502, 504, and 506 have been consumed. Therefore, the setting value of the “time reduction mode” is returned from 140 times to the initial value of 100 times so as not to give an excessive merit to the player.

  The short-time operation lottery unit 404 generates and obtains a random number within a predetermined range when the specified value of the number of games in the “short-time mode” is set by the short-time number setting unit 403, and the short-time operation lottery unit 404 belongs to The decision table 405 is selected. Then, it is determined whether or not the setting content of the selected short time operation determination table 405 is the same as the setting content stored in the short time operation storage unit 406. If not, the setting content of the selected short time operation selection table 405 is determined. In addition, the stored contents of the short-time operation storage unit 406 are rewritten. On the other hand, when the setting content of the selected short-time operation determination table 405 is the same as the content stored in the short-time operation storage unit 406, the short-time operation lottery unit 404 determines the short-time operation determination described above until they are different. The table 405 is selected.

  This is because the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in the previous “time reduction mode” is different from the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in the current “time reduction mode”. This is to further improve the game preference.

  More specifically, in this embodiment, the short-time operation lottery unit 404 selects one from a plurality of short-time operation determination tables 405 as shown in FIG. The control mode of the electric accessory 104 is determined. That is, the lottery table (ordinary symbol winning probability) used by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol variation display time, the number of times of opening of the normal electric accessory 104, and the opening angle of the ordinary electric accessory 104 are “short time”. There are provided a plurality of time reduction action determination tables 405 determined according to the number of games (number of time reductions) digested in “mode”, and the time reduction action lottery unit 404 selects one of the plurality of time reduction action determination tables 405. Select by lottery.

  If the selected short-time operation determination table 405 is not the same as that already stored in the short-time operation storage unit 406, the setting contents of the selected short-time operation determination table 405 are stored in the short-time operation storage unit 406. On the other hand, if they are the same, a time-shortening action determination table 405 different from the time-shortening action determination table 405 stored in the time-shortening action storage unit 406 is selected, and the setting content is stored in the time-shortening action storage unit 406.

  In FIG. 6, the normal symbol winning probability is “medium” because, for example, using the lottery table having the normal symbol winning probability of 1 / 1.1, the winning determination unit 310 uses the normal symbol lottery unit 309. It shows that the result of the lottery is determined. In addition, the normal symbol winning probability is “high” because, for example, using the lottery table having the normal symbol winning probability of 1 / 1.01, the winning determination unit 310 performs the lottery by the normal symbol lottery unit 309. It is shown that the result of the determination is made.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the control mode of the ordinary electric combination 104 is selected using the short-time operation determination table 405 as shown in FIG. If it can be selected, it is not always necessary to do this. For example, the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 may be selected and selected for each game. In addition, the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is selected in the “time reduction mode”, but the period for selecting the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not limited to the “time reduction mode”. For example, the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 may be selected even in the “probability change mode”.

Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.
(Direction command analysis unit 701)
The effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313). For example, when an effect command indicating a special symbol lottery result is input from the main control board 201, the special symbol lottery result is output to the decorative symbol determination unit 702 and the voice generation unit 706.

In addition, the process which the production | presentation command analysis part 701 performs is not limited to these, The process according to the content of the production | presentation command is performed suitably.
The effect command analysis unit 701 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decoration design determining unit 702)
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “probability change mode”, “111”, “333”, Any one of “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, and “EEE” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  Further, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “short time mode”, “000”, “222”, “444” , “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, and “FFF” are determined as combinations of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

Furthermore, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 701 indicates “losing”, a combination of decorative symbols that causes the decorative symbol display device 107 to stop-display combinations in which the three decorative symbols are not the same Determine as.
Note that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 may be determined, for example, by lottery.
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decorated pattern determination unit 703)
When the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702, the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703 only has the same time as the special symbol variation display time included in the effect command. The variation pattern of the decorative symbols to be displayed in a variable manner is selected from preset decorative symbol variation patterns 704a to 704n. In these decorative symbol variation patterns 704a to 704n, a time during which a decorative symbol is variably displayed (decorative symbol variation display time) or two identical decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the remaining one is stopped and displayed. (A so-called reach state is formed), and after a special effect display is performed, a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (a so-called development-type effect is formed).

Needless to say, the contents set in the decorative symbol variation patterns 704a to 704n are not limited to these.
The decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202, and the decorative symbol pattern 704 uses the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202. It is realized by.

(Image generation unit 705)
The image generating unit 705 is based on the combination of the decorative symbols determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702, the decorative symbol variation pattern determined by the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703, information output from the effect command analyzing unit 701, and the like. Thus, image data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is generated.

  For example, when a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702 and a decorative symbol variation pattern is determined by the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703, the image generating unit 705 Then, the image data is displayed so that the decorative symbols corresponding to the determined contents are displayed. In addition, when information indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121 formed in the special winning opening 113 is output from the effect command analysis unit 701, to inform the player of that fact. Form image data.

Needless to say, the image data generated by the image generation unit 705 is not limited to these.
The image generation unit 705 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 706)
The sound generation unit 706 generates sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 701 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the production command analysis unit 701, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is released in accordance with the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 determined by the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703. Sound data that can be heard is generated and output to the speaker 133.

Needless to say, the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 706 is not limited to these.
The sound generation unit 706 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, and the sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202.
The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

  Next, an example of the processing operation in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 8, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launching process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. A command indicating that it has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. A command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. This special game execution process is a process that is performed when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 to become a “hit” and the game shifts to a special game. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

  As described above, the main control board 201 repeatedly performs the game ball firing process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game executing process, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 14 below. Thus, in the present embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 9, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won by, for example, lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S4 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S21 of FIG. 10-1, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol display based on the above cannot be performed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. Determine. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.
If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol display based on the above cannot be performed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.
Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. If the time reduction flag is turned on as a result of this determination, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, and the process proceeds to step S 32 where the winning determination unit 310 is selected by the time reduction operation selection unit 308. When it is, the short operation determination table 405 is read (see FIG. 6).

Next, in step S33, the winning determination unit 310 selects a lottery table in accordance with the setting contents of the short time operation determination table 405 read in step S32.
If it is determined in step S31 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S34, and the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. To do. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode” and the process proceeds to step S35, where the winning determination unit 310 is used when the probability variation mode is in effect. To extract the default lottery table.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not turned on, it is determined that a normal game is being played, and the process proceeds to step S36, where the winning determination unit 310 uses the default lottery table used when the normal game is being played. To extract.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, S35, or S36, the process proceeds to step S37 in FIG. 10-2, and the winning determination unit 310 outputs the lottery result output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether (random number) corresponds to “winning” in the selected lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 and the time flag is set. Determine whether it is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the mode is shifting to the “time saving mode”. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S39, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 selects the time reduction selected by the time reduction operation selection unit 308. The setting contents of the operation determination table 405 are read (see FIG. 6).

  Then, after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the normal symbol variation display time based on the read setting of the short time action determination table 405, the display pattern is such that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed. And the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 40, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 reads the time-shortening action determination table 405 selected by the time-shortening action selection unit 308. Then, the normal electric accessory release signal indicating an operation mode based on the read setting contents of the short time operation determination table 405 is transmitted to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S38 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 and the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302. It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode”.

  As a result of this determination, if the “probability change mode” is turned on and the process proceeds to the “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal symbol in the “probability change mode”. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the variable display time, a display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “winning” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is formed. Is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 43, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “probability change mode” to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S41 that the probability variation flag is not on, the normal game is being played, so the process proceeds to step S44, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal symbol variation display during the normal game. After a normal symbol is variably displayed for a period of time, a display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “winning” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is displayed on the LED. Transmit to the drive substrate 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 45, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode during the normal game to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S46, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and the hourly flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S47, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 selects the time reduction selected by the time reduction operation selection unit 308. The setting contents of the operation determination table 405 are read (see FIG. 6).

  Then, after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the normal symbol variation display time based on the read setting of the short time action determination table 405, a display pattern is displayed in which "-" indicating "lost" is stopped and displayed. And the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

If it is determined in step S46 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S48, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. Determine.
As a result of this determination, if the “probability change mode” is turned on and the process proceeds to the “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S49, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal symbol in the “probability change mode”. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the variable display time, a display pattern is formed so as to stop display “-” indicating “lost”, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern Is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thus, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emitting operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S48 that the probability variation flag is not on, the normal game is being played, so the process proceeds to step S50, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal symbol variation display time during the normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “-” indicating “lost” is stopped, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is displayed on the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 10-1 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S51, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S22, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 61 of FIG. 11A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, where the special symbol lottery section 304 counts the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S65.
If it is determined in step S65 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed based on, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Determine. If the result of this determination is that random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S68, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

As a result of the determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that no random number is stored, steps S68 to S70 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S71.
If it is determined in step S68 that the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

When the special symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 305.
Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The winning determination unit 305 is used when the probability variation mode is in effect. The default lottery table for probability variation is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. If the time reduction flag is turned on as a result of this determination, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the time reduction count in the time reduction operation selection unit 308 shown in FIG. The unit 401 adds 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted.

Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 310 extracts the default normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.
Next, in step S77, the time reduction count unit 401 shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not the addition value added in step S75 matches the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402. . That is, it is determined whether or not the “time saving mode” has ended after the prescribed number of games has been consumed. As a result of this determination, if they match, the prescribed number of games is consumed and the “time saving mode” is completed, the process proceeds to step S78, and the time reduction counting unit 401 refers to the flag storage unit 302, Turn off the hourly flag.

  If it is determined in step S77 that the added value added in step S75 does not match the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing. Therefore, the process of step S78 is omitted.

If it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in a normal game, so the process proceeds to step S79, where the winning determination unit 305 uses the default normal game used during the normal game. Extract the lottery table.
As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 11B, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71 ( It is determined whether or not (random number) corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. At the same time, referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, when the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since any one of the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, if the hourly flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, it means that the game is in the normal game, so the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 uses the determination result in steps S80 and S82 to And the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S85, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command corresponding to the current game state based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 after the decorative symbols are variably displayed. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S86, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S87, where the winning determination unit 305 displays a special symbol indicating that a transition to “probability variation mode” (so-called probability variation symbol) is a special symbol display device. It is determined whether or not a stop display is made at 106.

As a result of the determination, if the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the process proceeds to step S88, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the probability variation flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating transition to the probability variation mode, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thus, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the transition to the probability variation mode is performed after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, when the probability variation symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the “time reduction mode”, and thus the process proceeds to step S89, where the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the time reduction flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S61 of FIG. 11-1 that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the special symbol random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S70 described above. On the other hand, if no random number is stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, details of the special game execution process in step S4 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S101 of FIG. 12, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to special games), the process proceeds to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the special game is ongoing. That is, it is determined whether or not the first unit game in the special game has already been performed. As a result of the determination, if the special game is not continuing and the first unit game in the special game has not been performed yet, the process proceeds to step S103, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, It is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, the process shifts to the “time reduction mode” after the execution of the special game. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S104, and the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 in the “time reduction mode” is selected. After executing the time setting process, the process proceeds to step S105. The details of the time setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is not turned on, the process skips step S104 and proceeds to step S105. In step S102, if the special game is continuing, the time reduction setting process has already been performed, so steps S103 and S104 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S105.

In step S <b> 105, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round of the specific game consisting of 15 rounds starts.
Next, in step S <b> 106, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

  If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S107, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S108, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S109. move on. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S108 and proceeds to step S109.

  Next, in step S <b> 109, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  If it is determined in step S106 that the game ball has not won the grand prize opening 113, the processing of steps S107 to S109 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S110.

  Next, in step S110, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of this determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S111, and the special prize opening instruction unit 307 transmits a special prize opening closing signal to the prize opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

Next, in step S <b> 112, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines that all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S114, where the effect command generator 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. As a result, an image indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.
In step S115, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S110 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S116, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 is transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passage signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big winning opening 113. As a result of this determination, if there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S111, and the big winning opening 113 is closed.

On the other hand, if there are not ten or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, the unit game is ongoing, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.
If it is determined in step S113 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S117, where the effect command generating unit 313 An effect command indicating progress to a game is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game has progressed to the next unit game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Also, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart of FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

(Time reduction setting process)
Next, details of the time reduction setting process in step S104 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 121 in FIG. 13, the time reduction number counting unit 401 determines whether or not the time reduction number currently being counted is smaller than a specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of games consumed in the time-saving mode has not reached a specified value. As a result of this determination, when the number of times played in the time saving game unit 402 is less than the specified value stored in the time saving number storage unit 402 and the number of games consumed in the time saving mode does not reach the specified value, In step S122, the time reduction number setting unit 403 subtracts the number of games consumed in the time reduction mode (the time reduction number currently being counted) from the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402.

Next, in step S123, the time reduction number setting unit 403 and the initial value (= 100) initially set in the time reduction number storage unit 402 as the value subtracted in step S122 and the specified value of the number of games in the “time reduction mode”. Are added to calculate a new prescribed value for the number of games in the “short time mode”.
Next, in step S124, the time reduction number setting unit 403 rewrites the storage contents of the time reduction number storage unit 402 to the new specified value calculated in step S123.

Next, in step S125, the short time operation lottery unit 404 acquires a random number and selects the short time operation determination table 405 to which the acquired random number belongs. At this time, the short time action lottery unit 404 selects a short time action determination table 405 that is different from the content already stored in the short time action storage unit 406.
Next, in step S126, the short time action lottery unit 404 stores the setting contents of the short time action determination table 405 selected in step S125 in the short time action storage unit 406, and returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the step S121, when the number of time reductions currently counted is the same as the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402, and the number of games consumed in the time reduction mode has reached a specified value, In step S127, the time reduction number setting unit 403 returns the specified value stored in the time reduction number storage unit 402 to the initial value (= 100). Then, the process proceeds to the above-described steps S125 and S126 to select and store the time reduction operation determination table 405 and return to the flowchart of FIG.

  Needless to say, processes other than those shown in FIGS. 9 to 12 may be performed. For example, the timing for generating and transmitting an effect command is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, and other effect commands may be generated and transmitted.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the sub-control board 202.
In step S131 of FIG. 14, the effect command analysis unit 701 in the sub control board 202 determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. As a result of the determination, if an effect command is received, the process proceeds to step S132, and the effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the received effect command. Then, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the decoration symbol determination unit 702 to execute an effect of causing the decoration symbol display device 107 to display an image corresponding to the analyzed result.

  For example, the decorative symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 according to an instruction from the effect command analysis unit 701, and the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703 displays the decorative symbol variation pattern 704. Based on the determined contents, the image generation unit 705 generates image data and causes the decorative design display device 107 to display the image data.

  In addition, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the sound generation unit 706 to execute an effect of emitting sound corresponding to the result of analyzing the effect command. Thereby, the sound generation unit 706 generates sound data corresponding to the effect, and emits sound from the speaker 133.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that an effect command has not been received, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the image generation unit 705 to perform an effect in standby. As a result, the image generation unit 705 generates image data for executing a stand-by effect and causes the decorative symbol display device 107 to display the image data.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a special game is executed after winning a “big hit”, one shift is selected from a plurality of time reduction operation determination tables 405 and the selected time reduction is selected. Based on the operation determination table 405, the control mode of the ordinary electric combination 104 in the “time reduction mode” is determined, so that the player predicts the control mode of the ordinary electric combination 104 in the “time reduction mode”. It becomes difficult. As a result, it becomes possible to make the player interested in the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104.

  In the present embodiment, after the bonus flag is turned on and before the first unit game is executed, the control mode of the ordinary electric actor 104 in the “time reduction mode” is selected. The timing which selects the control aspect of the accessory 104 is not limited to this. For example, the selection may be made immediately after the special game ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is selected by selecting the time reduction operation determination table 405. However, the method of selecting the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not limited thereto. It is not limited. For example, the selection may be made based on the operation of the operation switch 132. Specifically, for example, the player is prompted to operate the operation switch 132 before or after the execution of the special game. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation switch 132, the content of the operation is determined, and the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is selected according to the determined result.

  In the present embodiment, after the special game is executed, the mode is shifted to any one of the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode”. However, this is not necessarily required. For example, according to the special symbol displayed in a stopped state, after the special game is executed, the mode is changed to the “probability variation mode”, and only when the “probability variation mode” is completed, the mode can be changed to the “time reduction mode”. Good. In this case, the configuration does not shift to the “time reduction mode” unless the mode shifts to the “probability variation mode”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first type pachinko machine has been described as an example, but the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 described above is selected, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is operated in the selected control manner. It can also be applied to pachinko machines other than first-class pachinko machines. For example, in a second-class pachinko machine, a special game is opened when a game ball is opened at the start winning port and the game ball that has entered the opened game port passes a specific area (so-called V zone). Therefore, if the control mode of the ordinary electric accessory that guides the winning to the start winning opening is selected and the normal electric accessory is operated in the selected control mode, the same as the above-described embodiment The effect of can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a pachinko machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows the embodiment of this invention and shows the detail of the functional structure of a time-shortening operation selection part. It is a timing chart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the state of the game at the time of transfering to a time-saving mode. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the content of the time reduction operation | movement determination table. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a general winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a normal symbol action | operation gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a start winning process. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the embodiment of the present invention and continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a special game execution process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a time reduction setting process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a sub control board | substrate.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 103 Normal symbol operation gate 106 Special symbol display device 107 Decoration symbol display device 108 Normal symbol display device 112 Start winning port 113 Large winning port 131 Launch handle 132 Operation switch 201 Main control board 203 Winning port substrate 210 Start winning port switch 215 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 301 Winning determination unit 302 Flag storage unit 304 Special symbol lottery unit 305 Winning determination unit 306 Special symbol display instruction unit 308 Short-time operation selection unit 309 Normal symbol lottery unit 310 Winning determination unit 311 Normal symbol display instruction unit 312 Normal electric accessory drive instruction section

Claims (10)

A movable accessory that operates to guide the game ball to a predetermined winning opening;
Control mode selection means for selecting the control mode of the movable accessory from a plurality of types of control modes;
A game machine comprising: a movable accessory control means for controlling the movable accessory in a control manner selected by the control manner selection means. A lottery means for performing a lottery based on winning of the game ball at the start winning opening;
Special game transition judging means for judging whether or not to shift the game from the normal game to the special game based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
A second movable accessory that operates to guide the game ball to the grand prize opening;
Special game execution means for controlling the second movable accessory and executing a special game after it is determined by the special game transfer determination means to shift to a special game;
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the control mode selection unit selects a control mode of the movable accessory in the game after the special game is executed from the plurality of types of control modes. Machine. Counting means for counting the game period or the number of games from the end of execution of the special game until the start of execution of the next special game;
Subtracting means for subtracting the counted gaming period or number of games from the defined value when the gaming period or number of games counted by the counting means is not a defined value;
An adding means for adding the game period or the number of games obtained by subtraction by the subtracting means and the specified value;
When the game period or the number of games counted by the counting unit is not the specified value, the control mode selection unit is a control mode of the movable accessory in the game after the next special game is executed. Select a control mode different from the control mode selected last time,
The movable accessory control means is selected by the control mode selection means from the end of execution of the next special game until the end of the game period or the number of games obtained by the addition by the addition means. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the movable accessory is controlled in a controlled manner. A specified value setting means for setting the specified value;
The subtracting means, when the game period or the number of games counted by the counting means is not the prescribed value set by the prescribed value setting means, from the set prescribed value, the counted gaming period. Or subtract the number of games,
The adding means adds the game period or the number of games obtained by subtraction by the subtracting means, and the specified value,
The specified value setting means sets the game period or the number of games obtained by the addition by the adding means as a new specified value,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the adding means adds the game period or the number of games obtained by subtraction by the subtracting means and an initial value of the specified value. Control mode change determining means for determining whether or not to change the control mode of the movable accessory selected by the control mode selection means;
The control mode selection unit selects the control mode of the movable combination again when the control mode change determination unit determines to change the control mode of the movable combination. Item 5. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4. A second lottery means for performing a lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed a predetermined area;
A normal symbol display device that variably displays a normal symbol related to the lottery result by the second lottery means,
The movable accessory control means wins the lottery by the second lottery means, and operates the movable accessory only when the normal symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:   The plurality of types of control modes are at least one of a control mode based on the winning probability of the lottery by the second lottery means and a control mode based on the variation time of the normal symbol variably displayed on the normal symbol display device. The game machine according to claim 6, comprising one of them. The movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation to guide the game ball to a predetermined area,
8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of control modes include at least one of an opening time of the movable combination and an opening mode of the movable combination. The gaming machine described. Having an operator operated by a player of the game;
The control state selection unit selects a control mode of the movable accessory from a plurality of types of control modes according to the operation content of the operator. The gaming machine according to the item.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined winning opening is a starting winning opening.

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