JP2009078096A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of strongly attracting a player's interest in a notification performance of a game state without giving the player an impression that the notification performance is mechanically executed according to a predetermined result. <P>SOLUTION: A performance device is provided with a rotor, and the rotor is formed with three ball entry areas (a state A area, a state B area and a failure area). The rotor is rotated by a stepping motor and a position of each ball entry area is detected by the stepping motor and a photosensor. A release timing of the retention of a game ball by a game ball retention member is controlled according to the rotating speed of the rotor and the position of the ball entry area (S224: YES and S225) so as to enter the game ball in a ball entry area corresponding to a game state produced after finishing the win game. Thereby, the player is notified of the game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, to a gaming machine capable of causing a plurality of gaming states.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that determines whether or not a jackpot game, which is a game advantageous to a player, is executed when a game ball is won at a start opening is known. In this gaming machine, a jackpot random number is acquired due to the winning of the game ball to the starting port provided on the game board, and whether or not the jackpot random number is a predetermined random number determined in advance as a jackpot, A jackpot determination is made as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game. There are also gaming machines that change the gaming state before and after the jackpot game. The types of gaming state include, for example, a “probability variation state” in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state, State ". Then, the game state generated after the end of the jackpot game is determined when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot.

  Such a game machine is provided with various effect devices, and the effect device notifies the player of the game state that occurs after the jackpot game is completed, together with the result of the jackpot determination. An effect device generally used is a display screen for displaying an image, and an image indicating whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player is displayed at the time of jackpot determination, during jackpot game, or after the jackpot game ends Display and attract the player's interest.

Also, a gaming machine comprising a rotating body formed with a plurality of winning holes, and whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player is determined depending on which of the plurality of winning holes a game ball wins Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, one of the plurality of winning holes is a special winning hole, and the game balls are distributed to one of the winning holes by the rotating body and won. Then, if the winning prize winning opening is a special winning opening, a jackpot game in which a large number of game balls are paid out is executed.
JP 2007-151689 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the rotating body is operated irregularly, the rate of winning a special prize opening changes, so there is a problem in diversifying the game ball distribution operation. was there. In addition, when notifying the player of the game state that occurs after the jackpot game is finished using a mechanically operated accessory or display screen, the player can be notified in various ways, The player is given the impression that the notification effect is mechanically performed according to the determined result. Therefore, there has been a problem that it is not possible to strongly attract the player's interest in the notification effect.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to notify the gaming state without giving the player the impression that the notification effect is mechanically performed according to the predetermined result. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can strongly attract the player's interest in the production.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is a game ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball at a starting port provided on the game board, and a game ball by the game ball detecting means. The winning random number obtaining means for obtaining a winning random number for determining whether or not to execute a winning game advantageous to the player due to the fact that the winning is detected, and the winning random number obtaining means obtained by the winning random number obtaining means. A hit determination means for performing a jackpot determination which is a determination as to whether or not the random number is a predetermined random number determined in advance as a jackpot; a gaming state control means for generating any one of a plurality of gaming states; The game state generated by the gaming state control means after the end of the winning game to be executed after that is determined as a big hit by the hit determination means. A gaming machine comprising: a gaming state determination means that performs a presentation device that produces an effect indicating a result of the determination by the gaming state determination means, wherein the presentation device comprises a stopping means for stopping a game ball; and the gaming state A plurality of entrance areas are formed by entering a game ball to indicate which game state is determined by the determining means, and a rotating body that is rotatably supported, and a rotational drive that rotates the rotating body Means, a guide path for guiding the game ball stopped by the stop means to the entrance position where the game ball can enter the entrance area, and the stop of the game ball by the stop means are released. The release means for moving to the guide path, the position detection means for detecting the position of the entrance area, and the position of the entrance area detected by the position detection means control the release timing by the release means. And, and a ball entrance control means for ball entrance of game ball into a predetermined entering-sphere area indicating a game state determined by the gaming state determining means.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1, the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention controls the symbol display means for displaying symbols, and the display of symbols on the symbol display means, And a symbol display control means for displaying a symbol indicating a determination result by the hit determination means by causing the symbol to stop display after changing the symbol, and the effect device has the symbol indicating that the winning game is executed After being displayed on the symbol display means, an effect is shown that indicates which game state is to be generated after the winning game is finished.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 2, the winning determination means is configured such that the winning random number acquired by the winning random number acquiring means The jackpot determination, which is a determination as to whether or not the predetermined random number is determined, together with the jackpot determination, the symbol display control means, if determined to be a jackpot by the hit determination means The same symbol as that determined is displayed on the symbol display means.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming state generated after the winning game is displayed by the gaming state control means. A game state display means for detecting, a ball detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the ball entry area, and the ball entry area showing a game state different from the game state actually generated after the end of the winning game And a game state display control means for causing the game state display means to display a game state that is actually generated when the entry to the ball is detected by the entry detection means.

  Further, the gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 4, the operation unit operated by the player, and the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means, A game state determination means for determining whether the game state is most advantageous to the player among a plurality of game states, and when the game state determination means determines that the game state is most advantageous to the player The operation unit effective control means for controlling whether or not the operation of the operation unit is validated, and the release means when the operation of the operation unit is validated by the operation part valid control means Is characterized in that the stopping of the game ball by the stopping means is released at the timing when the operation unit is operated.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 5, the rotation driving means can switch the rotation speed of the rotating body, and the operation unit effective control When the operation of the operation unit is enabled by the means, the rotating body is rotated slower than the case where the operation is not enabled.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the rotational driving means indicates a gaming state that occurs after the winning game ends. The predetermined entrance area is stopped at the entrance position.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 8 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the rotation driving means can switch the rotation direction of the rotating body. It is characterized by.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when a game ball wins at the start opening, a hit determination is performed. Is done. In addition, a plurality of entrance areas are formed on the rotating body of the effect device, and the position of each entrance area is detected by the position detection means. Then, by controlling the timing at which the stop of the game ball is controlled, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the predetermined entrance area and indicate which game state is to be generated thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression that the game state to be generated is determined after the game ball has entered the entrance area, and the predetermined game state is displayed using a display screen or the like. Thus, the player's interest can be more strongly attracted than when the player is mechanically informed.

  In addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention has a gaming state after the winning game ends after the determination result by the hit determining means is displayed on the symbol display means. An effect indicating which is is performed by the effect device. Therefore, the content of the notification effect can be diversified and the interest of the player can be more strongly attracted than when the result of the hit determination and the game state are notified to the player using the same effect.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 2, when it is determined that the jackpot is the same as the case where it is determined that the jackpot is the symbol display means Although displayed, the game state is not determined by the game state determination means, so the game state does not change before and after the small hit game. Therefore, the game contents can be diversified by using the big hit and the small win, and the player's interest can be more strongly attracted to the production performed by the production device.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, is a predetermined entry to be entered due to the influence of the malfunction of the device, vibration, etc. Even when a game ball enters a ball entering area different from the area, the game state actually generated after the winning game can be displayed on the game state display means. Therefore, even if an irregularity occurs, the player can be informed of the gaming state that occurs after the winning game is completed, and there is no possibility of causing misidentification of the gaming state.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 4, the stopping of the game ball is released at the timing when the operation unit is operated, and the game ball is moved to the entrance area. Be guided. Therefore, since the player can aim at the entrance area that he wants to enter and operate the operation unit, the player's interest can be more strongly attracted. In addition, even when a game ball enters a ball-entry area indicating that a game state disadvantageous to the player is generated, the game state actually generated is the most advantageous game state for the player. Therefore, the production by the production device can be enjoyed without discouraging the player.

  In addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 5, the gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention rotates the rotating body more slowly when the game ball is released by the player's operation. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to aim at the entrance area that he wants to enter. Therefore, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the release of the stop, and the player's interest can be attracted.

  In addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present invention has a predetermined entry area corresponding to the gaming state that occurs after the winning game ends. The game ball can be stopped at the entrance position where the game ball is guided by the guide path. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with game characteristics different from the case where the rotating body continues to rotate, and to attract the player's interest.

  The gaming machine according to claim 8 of the present invention can switch the rotation direction of the rotating body in addition to the effects of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, so that various effects by the effect device can be achieved. It can be performed.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1, a game board 2 is provided in which a game ball as a game medium launched from a launcher (not shown) by the operation of the launch handle 7 flows down. . This game board 2 is substantially square (see FIG. 2) and is protected by a front frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. In the lower part of the game board 2, an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to the launcher and receiving prize balls is provided. On the front side of the center of the upper plate 5, a stop release button 9 is provided for the player to determine the release timing of the stop of the game ball by the game ball stop member 32 of the effect device 30 described later.

  A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided directly below the upper plate 5, and a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6. Further, an illuminating device 35 is formed at the upper part of the front frame 13 so as to bulge to the front side over substantially the entire length in the left-right direction. Each is provided. In addition, on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, a number of lighting lamps for production are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. In the approximate center of the game area 4, a display screen 28 constituted by an LCD, an effect device 30 for producing effects using game balls, a symbol display device 8 having various lamps, LEDs and the like are arranged. A first start port 15 is provided below the symbol display device 8, and a first grand prize-winning port 18 is provided above the display screen 28, resulting in winning of a game ball to the first big prize-winning port 18. When the winning game is executed, the first big prize opening 18 is mainly operated.

  A second start port 16 is provided directly below the display screen 28. Here, the winning frequency of the game ball to the second starting port 16 is configured to be significantly smaller than the winning frequency to the first starting port 15. In addition, a second starting electric member 17 having an opening / closing member is provided below the first starting port 15, and a normal symbol starting gate 12 is further to the right of the first starting port 15, and further to the upper right side thereof. Is provided with a second grand prize opening 19. Then, when the game ball wins in either the second start opening 16 or the second start electric accessory 17 and a winning game is executed, the second big winning opening 19 is operated.

  Further, a normal symbol display unit 24, a normal symbol storage number display LED 59, a first special symbol display unit 25, and a second special symbol display unit 26 are provided on the left side of the first start port 15. The normal symbol display unit 24 is composed of one LED, and the lighting state is a normal winning and the off state is a loss, and the blinking state is a fluctuation state indicating that the result of the normal winning determination will be notified from now on. . The normal symbol memory number display LED 59 is composed of two LEDs, and displays the number of game balls for which the normal hit determination result is not yet displayed, the so-called number of normal symbol actuated balls. The first special symbol display unit 25 and the second special symbol display unit 26 are both composed of seven segments, and a special symbol consisting of alphabets, numbers, or a combination thereof is determined as the first hit determination or the second hit determination. It is displayed according to the result.

  Next, the symbol display device 8 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 8 has a display screen 28 in the center. In the center of the display screen 28, there are provided three demo symbol display units for displaying demo symbols for displaying the results of the first hit determination and the second hit determination. These demonstration symbol display units occupy a wider area than the special symbol display units 25 and 26 so as to attract the player's eyes. Further, on the display screen 28, various effects such as effects for notifying the player of the gaming state after the end of the winning game are performed. An effect device 30 is disposed on the right side of the display screen 28.

  Next, the rendering device 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the accessory device 31 of the effect device 30 as viewed obliquely from above, FIG. 4 is a right side view of the accessory device 31, and FIG. It is the elements on larger scale seen from. The lower side of FIG. 3 is the front side of the rendering device 30, the upper side is the back side of the rendering device 30, the left side of FIG. 4 is the front side of the rendering device 30, and the right side is the back side. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect device 30 mainly includes an accessory device 31, a game state determination lamp 37, and a distribution effect execution lamp 38.

  First, the accessory device 31 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the accessory device 31 includes a substantially cylindrical body portion 78 and a fixing portion 79 for fixing the body portion 78 to the game board 2. In the fixing portion 79, four screw insertion holes 80 (see FIG. 3) for screwing the accessory device 31 to the game board 2 are formed. Furthermore, the trunk | drum 78 is provided with the locking piece 81 (refer FIG. 4) extended back from the lower part of the back side. Then, in a state in which the locking piece 81 is inserted into the insertion hole (not shown) provided in the game board 2 and the accessory device 31 is positioned, the screw is screwed into the four screw insertion holes 80. Thus, the accessory device 31 is fixed to the game board 2.

  Next, the stopping unit 82 of the accessory device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, a stopping portion 82 into which a game ball can flow from above is provided at the approximate center of the upper portion of the fixing portion 79. Since the game ball flowing into the stop portion 82 is a game ball that has been awarded to the first grand prize opening 18, the game ball used for production in the accessory device 31 does not affect the game. A rectangular window 83 for visually confirming whether or not the game ball is stopped is formed on the front side of the stop 82. Then, by placing a plate made of transparent synthetic resin, glass or the like in the window 83, it is possible to easily check the stopping of the game ball while preventing the game ball from flowing down to the front side of the stop 82. Making it possible.

  Further, a claw portion 84 is provided on the back side of the stop portion 82, and the upper surface thereof is inclined downward toward the back side of the stop portion 82. The claw portion 84 prevents the game ball stopped at the stop portion 82 from being discharged to the back side of the stop portion 82. Furthermore, when the game ball is already stopped at the stop portion 82, the game ball that has flowed in from above the stop portion 82 slides down the upper portion of the stop game ball and the upper surface of the claw portion 84, It is discharged to the back side of the stop portion 82. This prevents two or more game balls from being stopped at the stop 82.

  In addition, the lower wall portion 85 of the stop portion 82 is inclined downward toward the left side, and a plate-like game ball stop member 32 that is L-shaped in a side view is disposed on the left side of the stop portion 82. Yes. The game ball stop member 32 is moved up and down by a stop member vertical movement solenoid 36 (see FIG. 6) provided in the fixed portion 79, and normally fills a gap formed between the game ball stop member 32 and the lower wall portion 85, Stopped. Then, by moving upward at a predetermined timing, the stopped game ball is caused to flow down to the left side of the stop portion 82. The lower wall 85 is provided with a stop switch 65 (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball, and it is detected whether or not the game ball is stopped.

  Next, the guide path 86 of the accessory device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, on the left side of the trunk portion 78, a guide path 86 that guides the game ball to the entrance position 89 on the front side is formed. The guide path smoothly draws an arc along the outer periphery of the trunk portion 78 and is inclined downward toward the front side. Then, the game ball flowing down from the stop portion 82 is received on the left back side of the trunk portion 78 and guided between the inner peripheral wall 87 and the outer peripheral wall 88 to the entrance position on the front side.

  Next, the rotating body 33 of the accessory device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, a substantially cylindrical rotating body 33 is rotatably supported at the center of the trunk portion 78, and is driven to rotate by a step motor 34 (see FIG. 4) provided below the trunk portion 78. Is done. The step motor 34 is a motor that rotates by a certain angle each time an input pulse is applied, and can control the rotation angle by the number of pulse signals and the rotation speed by the pulse rate. Furthermore, the rotation direction can be switched (switching between forward rotation and reverse rotation), and an accurate rotational motion can be given while detecting the rotation angle. A detection mark (not shown) is formed at a predetermined position on the side surface of the rotator 33, and a photo sensor 39 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the detection mark is disposed inside the body 78. . Then, with the position where the detection mark is detected by the photosensor 39 as the origin, the rotating body 33 is rotated while the rotation angle is detected by the step motor 34, thereby grasping the circumferential direction of the rotating rotating body 33. However, the accessory device 31 can be operated.

  Further, in the rotating body 33, a state A region 90 indicating that a short time state of probability variation (state A) occurs when a game ball enters, and a probability variation non-short time state (in which a game ball enters) Three entrances of state B area 91 indicating that state B) is generated, and off-region 92 indicating that the game state does not shift when the game ball enters (the normal state continues to occur) A region is formed. The area around the state A area 90 is colored red and the character “GO” is printed. Further, the periphery of the state B region 91 is colored blue, and the periphery of the outlier region 92 is colored white. The game ball guided to the entrance position 89 by the guide path 86 wins one of the three entrance areas 90 to 92. In addition, each of the entrance areas 90 to 92 is provided with a proximity switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball.

  Next, the decorative member 94 of the accessory device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, a decorative member 94 is fixed on the upper surface of the rotating body 33 and rotates together with the rotating body 33. The decorative member 94 according to the present embodiment is a doll processed and formed with colored synthetic resin, and a state A region 90 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the front side of the foot of the decorative member 94. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the angle θ between the rotation axis 33 of the rotating body 33 and the decoration member 94 and the board surface of the game board 2 is an angle at which the orientation of the decoration member 94 can be easily confirmed from the front side. The accessory device 31 may be fixed so that the angle is 45 degrees or less. Thereby, since the player can confirm whether or not the decorative member 94 that is a doll is facing the front, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the state A region 90 is located on the front side. . Further, since the back side portion of the decorative member 94 can be hidden, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the entrance position 89 on the front side of the decorative member 94. Furthermore, the effect of production is improved by rotating the decorative member 94.

  Next, the gaming state determination lamp 37 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a gaming state determination lamp 37 is disposed above the accessory device 31. In the center of the game state determination lamp 37, there is provided a red state A display lamp 96 which is turned on when the short state of probability change (state A) occurs after the end of the winning game. Further, on the left side of the state A display lamp 96, a blue state B display lamp 97 which is turned on when a probability variation non-short-time state (state B) is generated after the winning game ends is provided. Further, on the right side of the state A display lamp 96, a white off-line display lamp 98 indicating that the gaming state does not change before and after the winning game is disposed.

  And, when a game ball enters a predetermined entry area corresponding to the game state after the winning game among the three entry areas 90 to 92 provided in the rotating body 33, the entry area The corresponding lamp lights up. Specifically, when the state A display lamp 96 enters the state A area 90, and when the state B display lamp 97 enters the state B area 91, the state B display lamp 97 enters the outlier area 92. The off display lamp 98 lights up.

  On the other hand, when an irregular occurs and a game ball enters a ball-entry region that shows a game state different from the game state that is actually generated, the actual game state is corrected and displayed. That is, regardless of which area the game ball has entered, the state A display lamp 96 is in the normal state if the state A is generated, and the state B display lamp 97 is in the normal state if the state B is generated. If the occurrence has occurred, the error display lamp 98 is turned on. Then, in conjunction with the lighting timing of the gaming state determination lamp 37, on the display screen 28, an effect for assisting correction of the gaming state indicated by the effect device 30, such as a restoration effect and a correction effect, is performed.

  Next, the distribution effect execution lamp 38 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the distribution effect execution lamp 38 is disposed above the decorative member 94, and a distribution effect is performed in which the game balls are distributed to any of the three entrance areas 90 to 92. Lights when Therefore, the player can easily grasp whether or not the distribution effect is executed. This distribution effect is executed when a distribution effect execution command for instructing execution of the distribution effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 58 (see FIG. 6), and the game ball is stopped at the stop portion 82.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 40 includes a main board 41, a power supply board 42, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, an electrical decoration board 46, a relay board 47, and a sub integrated board 58. This control part 40 is provided in the back side (back side) of the pachinko machine 1 (refer FIG. 1).

  First, the main substrate 41 will be described. The main board 41 that performs main control of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board CPU unit 50 that performs various processes according to a program. The main board CPU unit 50 includes a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 for temporarily storing data values generated during the arithmetic processes, a control program, initial values of various data, and other boards. And a ROM 53 that stores commands and the like for instructing these, and these are integrally molded as one LSI. Further, an interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the CPU unit 50, and the CPU 51 executes a control program stored in the ROM 53 every time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. To do.

  The main board 41 is provided with an I / O interface 54, which detects sub-boards such as the sub-integrated board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the game balls won in the first starting port 15. The first start port switch 60 that is connected to the second start port 16 and the second start port switch 61 that detects a game ball won in the second starter electric accessory 17 is connected. Further, the I / O interface 54 of the main board 41 is connected to an output port 55 for outputting information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  Next, the payout control board 45 and the relay board 47 will be described. The payout control board 45 incorporates a CPU 45 a, an input interface (not shown), a RAM and a ROM, and is connected to a prize ball payout device 49. Then, according to the command transmitted from the main board 41, the prize ball payout device 49 is controlled. The relay board 47 includes an opening / closing member opening solenoid 62 for opening / closing an opening / closing member provided in the second starting electric member 17 and the two large winning openings 18, 19 respectively, and a normal symbol starting gate 12 and two large opening gates. A winning port switch 63 for detecting the game balls won in the winning ports 18 and 19 is connected, and the relay board 47 relays the wiring. It should be noted that when a game ball wins the first start port 15, the second start port 16, the second start electric accessory 17 and the two big winning ports 18, 19, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Even if a game ball enters the three ball entering areas 90 to 92 provided in the 31 rotating body 33, the game ball is not paid out.

  Next, the sub integrated board 58 and the effect control board 43 will be described. The sub integrated board 58 is provided with a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the effect control board 43, the electrical decoration board 46, and the speaker 48. And according to the command transmitted from the main board | substrate 41 or the electrical decoration board | substrate 46, comprehensive control of the display of the display screen 28, the production | presentation by the production | presentation apparatus 30, etc. is performed. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 43a, an input interface (not shown), a RAM, and a ROM, and controls the display screen 28 according to a command transmitted from the sub-integrated board 58.

  Next, the electrical decoration board 46 will be described. The illumination board includes a CPU 461, a RAM 462, and a ROM 463. The normal symbol display unit 24 and the special symbol display units 25 and 26, the illumination device 35, the step motor 34 that rotationally drives the rotating body 33, the stopping member vertical movement solenoid 36 that moves the game ball stopping member 32 up and down, The game state determination lamp 37 that finally displays the gaming state at the time of the distribution effect, the distribution effect execution lamp 38 that displays whether or not the distribution effect by the accessory device 31 is executed, and the origin position of the rotating body 33 are detected. A photo sensor 39, a stop switch 65 that detects whether or not a game ball is stopped at the stop 82, a state A region switch 66 that detects a game ball that has entered the state A region 90, and a state A state B area switch 67 that detects a game ball that has entered the B area 91, a miss area switch 68 that detects a game ball that has entered the miss area 92, and a game Of a retention release button 9 for determining player the release timing of stopping it is connected. And according to the command transmitted from the sub integration board | substrate 58, the electrical decoration board 46 is performing display control of a special symbol and a normal symbol, control of the light emission mode of the illuminating device 35, and control of the rendering apparatus 30. FIG.

  Next, the power supply substrate 42 will be described. The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 29, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 29. The game ball launching device 29 includes a launching motor (not shown), a touch sensor provided on the launching handle 7, a launching device stop switch, a firing strength volume, and the like, and is at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in this embodiment). Each game ball is launched into the game area.

  Next, the storage area of the RAM 52 of the main board 41 will be described. The RAM 52 has a counter storage area for storing various counters, and a winning ball flag storage area for storing a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has won at each winning port such as the normal symbol starting gate 12 or the first starting port 15. A normal hit relation information storage area for storing a random number acquired when a game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 12, a normal symbol operation hold ball number storage area for storing a normal symbol operation hold ball number, a first start port 15, a first jackpot relation information storage area for storing random numbers acquired when winning a game ball to 15th, a first special symbol operation reservation ball number storage area for storing a first special symbol operation reservation ball number, a second start port 16 And a second jackpot related information storage area for storing a random number acquired when winning a game ball to the second starting electric machine 17 and a second special symbol operation security for storing the second special symbol operation reservation ball number Ball number storage area, command relation storage area for storing control commands output from the main board 41 to the sub-integrated board 58, the payout control board 45, the electrical decoration board 46, the relay board 47, and the like, and flag relation storage for storing various flags There is an area. The counter stored in the counter storage area includes a random number acquisition counter for acquiring a random number, a timer counter for measuring time, a winning ball counter for counting the number of winning balls, and a jackpot game. There is a hit determination count counter that counts the sum of the number of times of the first hit determination and the second hit determination executed after the first hit determination. Further, the RAM 52 is provided with various storage areas.

  Next, the first jackpot relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing the first jackpot relation information storage area of the RAM 52. This first jackpot relation information storage area is used in a special symbol process (see FIGS. 10 to 13) of the main process described later. As shown in FIG. 7, a determination area and first to fourth storage areas are provided in the first jackpot relation information storage area, and the first start port 15 is won in the first to fourth storage areas. The random number acquired by the game ball (first special symbol operation holding ball) for which the result of the first hit determination has not been notified is stored. In the determination area, the result of the first hit determination currently being performed, and random numbers based on the first big hit game and the small hit game are stored.

  In each of the determination area and the first to fourth storage areas, a first jackpot random number field in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, and a first special symbol in which the value of the first special symbol creation counter is stored. A determined random number column and a first variation pattern determining random number column in which the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored are provided. When the winning of the game ball to the first start port 15 is confirmed, each of the storage areas corresponding to the value of the first special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 (first special symbol operation reserved ball number) is stored in each storage area. The value is stored, and based on this value, the first hit determination, the determination of the first special symbol, and the determination of the first variation pattern are performed. In the second jackpot relation information storage area of the RAM 52, a storage area similar to the first jackpot relation information storage area is provided. And the random number acquired when a game ball wins the 2nd start opening 16 or the 2nd start electric appliance 17 is memorized. In addition, in the ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52, five storage areas are provided so that a normal hit random number can be held.

  Next, the storage area of the ROM 53 of the main board 41 will be described. The ROM 53 has an initial setting storage area for storing initial values stored in the respective storage areas when the pachinko machine 1 is reset, and a control program for storing various programs for the CPU 51 to control the pachinko machine 1. A storage area, a control command table storage area for storing a table of control commands output from the main board 41 to the sub integrated board 58 and the like, and a special symbol pattern to be displayed on the two special symbol display units 25 and 26 are stored. Special symbol pattern storage area, variation pattern storage area for storing information such as a table relating to symbol variation patterns when notifying the determination result of the first hit determination and the second hit determination, the normal hit determination, the first Stores various tables to be referred to when hit determination, second hit determination, special symbol determination, etc. are performed A constant table storage area is provided. Further, the ROM 53 is provided with various storage areas.

  Next, the jackpot determination table stored in the determination table storage area of the ROM 53 will be described. The determination table storage area stores a first jackpot determination table that is referred to when the first hit determination is performed and a second jackpot determination table (not shown) that is referred to when the second hit determination is performed. . These jackpot determination tables are provided with a high probability determination table referred to during the probability variation state and a low probability determination table referred to during the non-probability variation. In the first jackpot determination table, the determination result of either “big hit”, “small hit” or “out of” is determined, and in the second jackpot determination table, either of the determination results of “big hit” or “out of” is determined as a big hit random number. Are associated with each value. Accordingly, in the first hit determination, the first jackpot random number is applied to the first jackpot determination table, so that the big hit determination and the small hit determination are simultaneously performed. Further, the probability determined to be a small hit is a constant probability (3/777) regardless of whether or not the probability variation state. On the other hand, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is 100/777 during the probability variation state and 10/777 during the non-probability variation state, and this probability is a common value in the first hit determination and the second hit determination. It has become.

  Next, the special symbol determination table stored in the determination table storage area of the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a special symbol determination table stored in the determination table storage area of the ROM 53. As shown in FIG. 8, the special symbols determined by the special symbol determination table are classified into five types in the first hit determination and three types in the second hit determination according to the jackpot type. Each special symbol is associated with the value of the special symbol determination random number. Therefore, the special symbol is determined according to the value of the special symbol determining random number, and the jackpot type is further determined according to the determined special symbol.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type is classified according to the number of rounds, the probability variation state, and the number of time reductions. The number of rounds is the total number of times that either of the big winning openings 18, 19 is continuously operated during one big hit game, and either 2 rounds (2R) or 15 rounds (15R) is selected. The Further, in the first big hit game in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened, the first big winning opening 18 that has been opened once has either the elapse of the maximum opening time of 0.5 seconds or the winning of nine game balls. It closes when such a condition is satisfied. Therefore, very few game balls (out balls) are paid out during the first big hit game. On the other hand, in the second big hit game in which the second big winning opening 19 is opened, the second big winning opening is obtained when either of the maximum opening time of 30 seconds and the winning of nine game balls is satisfied. 19 closes. Here, when the big hit is determined by the first hit determination, the proportion of the second big hit game with the ball being played is only 1% (only in the case of “15R probability change”), but the second hit determination When a big hit is made, the second big hit game is always executed.

  In addition, the number of time reductions after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the determined jackpot type and the game state at the time of the jackpot determination. The number of time reductions is the number of hit determinations (the sum of the number of first hit determinations and the number of second hit determinations) that is a condition for ending the time reduction state. Specifically, in the case of the first hit determination, if the jackpot type is “2R non-probable change”, the number of time reductions is 100 times if the time is short, and it is 0 if the jackpot type is not. Further, when “2R probability variation A” is obtained, the number of time reductions is 10,000 times if the time is short, and 0 times if the time is not short. In addition, when it becomes “2R probability variation B”, if it is a non-stochastic variation non-short state (normal state), it is 0 times, and if it is other gaming state, it is 10,000 times, “2R probability variation C” and “15R probability variation” In this case, the number of time reductions is 10,000 regardless of the gaming state at the time of the hit determination. In the case of the second hit determination, regardless of the game state at the time of the hit determination, if the jackpot type is “2R non-probability”, the number of time reductions is 77, “2R probability change” and “15R probability change”. In this case, the number of time reductions is 10,000. Note that the number of hit determinations, which is a condition for ending the probability variation state, that is, the number of probability variations, is 0 when the probability variation jackpot type is reached, and 10,000 when the probability variation jackpot category is reached. . Details of the control of the gaming state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  And in this Embodiment, when it determines with 2R big hit or small hit by 1st hit determination in a normal state (non-probability fluctuation non-short-time state), it is special whether or not the distribution effect by the effect device 30 is executed. It is determined according to the design. When it is determined to execute the distribution effect, the game state after the winning game is notified to the player by the distribution effect. In this distribution effect, it is possible to give the player an impression that the game state after the winning game is determined as soon as the game ball enters the ball entering area 90 to 92, and attracts the player's interest. be able to. Details of this will be described later.

  Next, details of the operation of the main board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main process in the main board 41, and FIGS. 10 to 12 are flowcharts of a subroutine of a special symbol process performed in the main process. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a subroutine of the game state determination process performed in the special symbol process shown in FIG. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The pachinko machine 1 is controlled by a control program stored in the control program storage area of the ROM 53. The main process of the control program is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 6). Since the interrupt signal is generated at regular intervals (2 ms in the present embodiment), the main process is repeatedly executed every 2 ms.

  First, main processing performed on the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the main process is started by sensing an interrupt signal, first, a command output process is performed (S10). In this command output process, a control command is output to the sub-integrated board 58, the payout control board 45, the electrical decoration board 46, the relay board 47, etc. via the I / O interface 54. In the control command, a special winning opening opening command for instructing the opening / closing timing of the special winning openings 18 and 19, a special winning opening closing command, a special symbol designating command indicating the determined special symbol, and a determined variation pattern are instructed. There are a number of commands such as a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of variation of a special symbol, and a special symbol stop command for instructing to stop a special symbol that is varying. In particular, a distribution effect start command for instructing execution of the distribution effect by the effect device 30, a state A winning notification command indicating that the probability variation short-time state (state A) will occur after the winning game ends, and a probability change non-performing after the winning game ends. A state B winning notification command indicating that a short-time state (state B) is generated, and a defeat notification command indicating that a non-probability variation non-short-time state (normal state) is generated after the winning game is completed are transmitted to the sub-integrated board 58. Is done. The control command output here is a control command stored as an output command in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In this switch reading process, a process of detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal symbol starting gate 12, the first starting port 15, the second starting port 16, the second starting electric accessory 17, and the big winning ports 18, 19 is performed. Is called. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by each switch provided in the winning opening, and if a game ball is detected, a flag corresponding to each switch stored in the RAM 25 is turned ON. It is said. All these flags are turned OFF at the start of the switch reading process.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). In this counter update process, each value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added by a predetermined amount, and each value of the timer counter is subtracted by a predetermined amount.

  Next, special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). In this special electric accessory processing, a process for transmitting control commands such as a large winning opening opening command and a large winning opening closing command for instructing the opening / closing operation of the large winning openings 18, 19 to the sub-integrated board 58 is performed. Is called. Here, in the present embodiment, three control patterns for controlling the opening / closing operations of the special winning openings 18 and 19 are stored in the ROM 53. As described above, when the first big winning opening 18 is opened (when it is determined that 2R big hit or small win is determined by the first hit determination), the maximum open time in one opening operation is 0. It is 5 seconds. On the other hand, when the second grand prize winning opening 19 is opened (when it is determined that 15R jackpot and when it is determined that 2R jackpot is determined by the second jackpot determination), the maximum opening time is 30 seconds. . Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player while expecting a short state when the second hit determination is frequently performed.

  Further, when the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 18 in the winning game started in the normal state is completed, “1” indicating that the distribution effect by the effect device 30 is executed is stored in the distribution effect execution flag. If it is “ON”, a distribution effect start command for instructing execution of the distribution effect is stored. The value of the distribution effect execution flag is controlled in a gaming state determination process (see FIG. 13) described later. Furthermore, any of the state A winning notification command, the state B winning notification command, and the defeat notification command is stored in the RAM 52 in accordance with the gaming state that occurs after the winning game ends. When the sub-integrated board 58 receives these commands, a distribution effect described later by the effect device 30 is controlled.

  In the special electric accessory process, after the jackpot game is completed, a process for controlling the subsequent game state is performed. In the special symbol processing to be described later, when “1” indicating that the number of time reduction is 77 is selected and stored in the time reduction A winning flag and is “ON”, The time-shortening A flag indicating whether the time-shortening time is 77 or not is set to “ON” at the end of the big hit game. Similarly, if the time-short B winning flag indicating whether or not the time-short state has been won in the time-short state of 100 times is “ON”, the time-speed indicating whether or not the time-short number is in the time-short state of 100 times The B flag is set to “ON”. Also, if the time-short state of 10,000 time-savings is won and the time-short C winning flag is set to “ON”, the time-short C flag is set to “ON” after the big hit game is completed in the special electric accessory processing. If “1” indicating that the probability variation state is won is stored in the probability variation winning flag and is “ON”, the probability variation flag is in the probability variation state after the jackpot game is over. “ON” shown.

  Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). In this special symbol processing, determination of big hit and small hit, determination of symbols and variation patterns displayed on the display screen 28, instructions, instructions for starting and ending variation of symbols, and the like are performed. Further, processing for determining whether or not to execute the distribution effect by the effect device 30 and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is performed from the jackpot type and the game state. This special symbol process will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  Next, ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S15). In this ordinary electric accessory processing, when a normal hit is reached, the opening / closing (operation during normal hit game) of a pair of opening and closing members (so-called tulips) provided in the second starting electric accessory 17 is controlled. . Thereby, the winning of the game ball to the second starter electric accessory 17 becomes easy. It should be noted that when the short-time gaming state has occurred, the second starter electric accessory 17 is released for a longer time than when it has not occurred.

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S16). In this normal symbol processing, normal random numbers are obtained, normal hit determination, and the like are performed. When the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 12 is detected in the switch reading process (S11), the value of the normal hit determination counter is acquired as a normal hit random number. The acquired random number is stored as a normal hit random number in the normal hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52, and the normal symbol display unit 24 is changed and stopped to notify the determination result of the normal hit determination based on the random number. The Here, when the short-time state has occurred, the variation time of the normal symbol display unit 24 is shortened as compared with the case where it has not occurred, and it is determined that the normal hit has a higher probability. Therefore, during the time-shortening state, the rate at which the second starter electric accessory 17 is opened is significantly increased.

  Next, a payout process (S17) for paying out prize balls and an error check (S18) are performed. If an error has occurred in the pachinko machine 1, an error is displayed on the display screen 28, the lighting device 35 is lit or blinked, or an error sound is generated on the speakers 48, 48. Therefore, an error command for transmission to the sub-integrated board 58 in the command output process of S10 is stored in the RAM 52. Next, in the information output process (S19), various kinds of information such as jackpot information and starting information of the pachinko machine 1 are output via the output port 70 to an unillustrated game hall management computer. When the information output process ends, the main process ends. When the interrupt signal is received from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57, the main process is executed again from the beginning.

  Next, details of the special symbol process (S14) of the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. As described above, in the special symbol process, the first jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination, the determination of the symbol and variation pattern displayed on the display screen 28, the effect, the game state determination process, and the like are performed.

  First, the flags used in the special symbol process will be described. The flag-related storage area of the RAM 52 includes a display status flag, a first jackpot gaming status flag, a second jackpot gaming status flag, a small hit gaming status flag, a probability variation flag, a probability variation winning flag, a time reduction A to C flag, and a time reduction A. ~ C winning flag, distribution effect execution flag and the like are stored.

  The display state flag is a flag indicating the states of the first special symbol display unit 25 and the second special symbol display unit 26, and when one of the two special symbol display units 25 and 26 is changing (during the change). Is stored as “1”, “2” is stored when either one is stopped (stop display), and “0” is stored when both are not changing or stopped. The first jackpot game state flag is stored during the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game state flag is stored during the second jackpot game, and the small hit game state flag is stored during the jackpot game. “ON”, otherwise “0” is stored and “OFF”. The probability variation flag is “1” stored in the probability variation state and is “ON”, and “0” is stored in the non-probability variation state and is “OFF”. The probability variation winning flag is “ON” when a probability variation state occurs after the end of the jackpot game, and “OFF” otherwise.

  In addition, “1” is stored in the time-short A flag during the time-short state where the number of time-shorts is 77 times, time-short B flag is stored during the time-short state of 100 time-shortening times, and the time-short C flag is stored during the time-short state of 10,000 time reductions. In other words, “0” is stored and “OFF” is stored. The time-saving A winning flag is 77 times, the time-saving B winning flag is 100 times, and the time-saving C winning flag is 10,000 times. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. Further, the distribution effect execution flag is “1” stored and “ON” when the distribution effect by the effect device 30 is executed after the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 18 during the winning game is completed, and is not executed. “0” is stored in “OFF” and “OFF” is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the special symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 15 (S21). When the first start port switch 60 provided in the first start port 15 detects winning of a game ball, in the main process switch read processing (S11, see FIG. 9), the first of the winning ball flag storage area The flag corresponding to the start port switch 60 is “ON”. Therefore, in S21, it is determined whether or not this flag is “ON”. If it is not “ON” (S21: NO), the game ball is not won at the first start port 15, and the process proceeds to S25.

  When the flag corresponding to the first start port switch 60 is “ON” (S21: YES), since a game ball is won at the first start port 15, a random number for the game ball is acquired, It is stored in the first jackpot relation information storage area (see FIG. 7). However, the number of first special symbol actuating balls that can acquire and store random numbers is four. Therefore, a determination is made as to whether or not the value of the first special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is “4” (S22). If the value of the first special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area is “4” (S22: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S25 as it is.

  When the value of the first special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area is not “4”, that is, when it is any of “0” to “3” (S22: NO), the first special symbol operation reserved ball number storage “1” is added to the value of the area (S23). And a random number is memorize | stored in the storage area of the number corresponding to the value of the 1st special symbol operation reservation ball number storage area among the 1st-4th storage areas of the 1st jackpot relation information storage area (S24). Specifically, the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored in the first jackpot random number column, the value of the first jackpot special symbol creation counter is stored in the first jackpot special symbol determination random number column, and the first variation pattern The value of the first variation pattern determination counter is stored in the determined random number column.

  Next, processing relating to winning of game balls to the second start port 16 and the second start electric accessory 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won any one of the second start port 16 and the second start electric accessory 17 (S25). When it is determined that the flag corresponding to the second start port switch 61 provided in the second start port 16 and the second start electric accessory 17 is “OFF” and the game ball is not won. (S25: NO), the process proceeds to S31 (see FIG. 11) as it is. If it is determined that a game ball is won in either the second start port 16 or the second start electric accessory 17 (S25: YES), the second special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is stored. It is determined whether or not the value is “4” (S26). If it is “4” (S26: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S31 as it is.

  When the value of the second special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area is not “4” (S26: NO), “1” is added to the value of the second special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area (S27). And various random numbers are memorize | stored in the 2nd big hit relation information storage area of RAM52 (S28), and it transfers to judgment of S31.

  Next, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the game state is a winning game (S31). When it is a winning game state, the first hit determination, the second hit determination, and the notification of the determination result are not performed. Therefore, if any of the first jackpot gaming state flag, the second jackpot gaming state flag, and the small jackpot gaming state flag is “ON” and is in the winning gaming state (S31: YES), nothing is done. Return to the main process.

  When it is determined that the game state is not a winning game (S31: NO), processing relating to control of the first special symbol display unit 25 and the second special symbol display unit 26 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not any of the two special symbol display portions 25 and 26 is changing based on the display state flag (S32). When the display state flag is not “1” and the special symbol display units 25 and 26 are not changing (S32: NO), it is determined whether or not one of them is being stopped by the display state flag. Performed (S33). When the display state flag is not “2” and the two special symbol display units 25 and 26 are not stopped and displayed (S33: NO), the first hit determination or the second hit determination is performed.

  Therefore, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not there is a game ball to be hit. First, it is determined whether or not the value of the second special symbol operation reserved ball number is “1” or more based on the value of the second special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 (S41). In the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol operation reservation ball and the second special symbol operation reservation ball are “1” or more, the second hit determination is preferentially executed. Therefore, when the number of second special symbol operation reservation balls is “1” or more (S41: YES), the process proceeds to S61 and the second hit determination is performed. On the other hand, when the number of second special symbol operation reservation balls is “0” (S41: NO), the number of first special symbol operation reservation balls according to the value of the first special symbol operation reservation ball number storage area of the RAM 52. It is determined whether the value of “1” is “1” or more (S42). If it is “0” (S42: NO), there is no game ball to be hit, so the process returns to the main process. If it is “1” or more (S42: YES), the process proceeds to S45 in order to perform the first hit determination.

  In the first hit determination, first, “1” is subtracted from the value of the first special symbol actuated holding ball number storage area (S45), and the value of the first jackpot relation information storage area (see FIG. 7) is shifted. That is, the random number stored in the first storage area is shifted to the determination area, the random number stored in the second to fourth storage areas is shifted to the storage area one number lower, and the value in the fourth storage area Is cleared (S46).

  Next, a first hit determination is performed (S47 to S49). This first hit determination is performed by referring to the first jackpot determination table stored in the determination table storage area of the ROM 53 and using the value stored in the first jackpot random number column (see FIG. 7) of the determination area. . If the probability variation flag is “1” stored and the probability variation state is “ON” (S47: YES), the number of specific values determined as jackpots is larger than that in the non-probability variation state. A large number of first high probability determination tables are referred to and a first jackpot determination is made (S48). On the other hand, if it is in the non-probability variation state in which the probability variation flag is “OFF” (S47: NO), the first low probability determination table is referred to determine (S49).

  Next, processing for determining the variation pattern and processing for determining the first special symbol are performed. First, it is determined whether or not the result of the first hit determination is “big hit” (S50). If it is “big hit” (S50: YES), in the win variation pattern determination process (S51), the variation pattern of the first special symbol indicating the first jackpot is determined, and the determined variation pattern is used as the sub-integrated board 58. The variation pattern designation command instructed in the above is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52. Here, the process of determining the variation pattern is performed by referring to the table based on the value stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column of the first jackpot relation information storage area (see FIG. 7). In response to the reception of the variation pattern designation command, the demo symbols in the display screen 28 and the first special symbol display unit 25 are varied.

  In the special symbol determination process (S52), the first special symbol indicating the big jackpot is determined, and the special symbol designating command indicating the determined first special symbol is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52. This special symbol designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be performed next. Further, the determination of the jackpot special symbol is performed by referring to the table according to the value of the first special symbol determination random number column in the first jackpot relation information storage area, thereby determining the jackpot type (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the result of the first hit determination is not “big hit” (S50: NO), the determination of the variation pattern according to the determination result (outgoing or small hit) and the storage of the command specifying the determined variation pattern Is performed (S53). Then, the first special symbol indicating the determination result of the loss or small hit is determined, and the special symbol designation command is stored (S54). In the sub-integrated board 58, the same demo symbol (chance symbol) is stopped and displayed on the display screen 28 when the result of the first hit determination is 2R big hit and small hit.

  In the second hit determination, various processes are performed in the same flow as the first hit determination. First, “1” is subtracted from the value of the second special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 (S61), and the value stored in the second jackpot relation information storage area is shifted (S62). Next, a determination is made as to whether or not the probability variation is in progress using the probability variation flag (S63). If the probability variation state is present (S63: YES), the specific value determined as the jackpot is in the non-probability variation state. A second hit determination table is made with reference to more second high probability determination tables than the inside (S64). On the other hand, if not in the probability fluctuation state (S63: NO), the second low probability determination table is referred to make the determination (S65).

  Next, processing for determining the variation pattern and processing for determining the first special symbol are performed. First, it is determined whether or not the result of the second jackpot determination is “big jackpot” (S66). If it is “big jackpot” (S66: YES), the variation pattern indicating the second jackpot is determined and determined. A command for designating the variation pattern is stored (S67). Then, the second special symbol indicating the jackpot is determined, and a special symbol designation command is stored (S68). On the other hand, if the result of the second hit determination is not “big hit” (S66: NO), a variation pattern indicating a deviation is determined, and a command designating this variation pattern is stored (S69). Then, the second special symbol indicating the loss is determined, and the special symbol designation command is stored (S70). Next, a gaming state determination process (S75) is performed.

  Next, the gaming state determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this gaming state determination process, the jackpot type determined according to the special symbol is determined, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is controlled according to the jackpot type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination. Flag processing is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, a specific “chance eye” is displayed on the display screen 28 in a part when the 2R big hit is determined in the first hit determination in the normal state and when the small hit is determined. After the display and the first grand prize winning opening 18 is opened and closed twice, a distribution effect by the effect device 30 is executed. In the game state determination process, a flag process indicating whether to execute the distribution effect is also performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made by the first hit determination (S78). If it is not a big hit by the first hit determination (S78: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S93 as it is. If the jackpot is determined by the first hit determination (S78: YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type (see FIG. 8) determined according to the special symbol is “15R probability change” (S79). If it is “15R probability change” (S79: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S82. If it is not “15R probability change” (S79: NO), it is determined whether or not the determined special symbol is a predetermined special symbol when the distribution effect is executed (S80). If there is (S80: NO), the process proceeds to S82. If it is a special symbol determined to execute the distribution effect (S80: YES), “1” indicating that the distribution effect is executed after the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 18 is completed is stored in the distribution effect execution flag. Is set to “ON” (S81), and the process proceeds to S82.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type (see FIG. 8) is “2R uncertain change” (S82). If it is “2R uncertain change” (S82: YES), it is determined whether or not the time is short depending on whether any of the time-shortening A to C flags is “ON” (S83). If the time is not short (S83: NO), the process directly returns to the special symbol process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if any of the short-time state, that is, the non-probabilistic short-time state or the short-term state of the probabilistic fluctuation has occurred (S83: YES), it indicates that the short-time state of 100 time-shortening times will occur after the jackpot game ends. “1” is stored in the time-short B winning flag and set to “ON” (S84), and the process returns to the special symbol process.

  Further, if the jackpot type is determined to be a jackpot (S78: YES) and the jackpot type is not “2R uncertain change” (S82: NO), all other jackpot types are jackpot types in which a probability variation state occurs. Therefore, “1” indicating that the probability variation state is caused after the jackpot game is finished is stored in the probability variation winning flag and set to “ON” (S85), and the process proceeds to the determination of S86.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is “2R probability variation A” (S86). If it is “2R probability variation A” (S86: YES), it is determined whether or not the time is short (S87). . If the time is not short (S87: NO), the time-short state is not generated after the jackpot game ends, and the process directly returns to the special symbol process. On the other hand, if any of the short-time state, that is, the non-probability short-time state or the short-term state of the probability variation has occurred (S87: YES), it indicates that the short-time state with the short-time number of 10,000 times is generated after the jackpot game ends. “1” is stored in the time-short C winning flag and set to “ON” (S88), and the process returns to the special symbol process.

  If the jackpot type is not “2R probability variation A” (S86: NO), it is determined whether or not it is “2R probability variation B” (S89), and if it is “2R probability variation B” (S89: YES), it is determined whether or not the non-probabilistic fluctuation non-time-short state is in effect (S90). When the time reduction A to C flag and the probability variation flag are all set to “OFF” and it is determined that the non-probability variation non-time reduction state (during the normal state) (S90: YES), the time reduction state occurs. Since it is not performed, the process directly returns to the special symbol processing. On the other hand, when it is not in the non-probability fluctuation non-short-time state (S90: NO), “1” indicating that the short-time state with a time reduction of 10,000 times is won is stored in the short-time C winning flag and “ON” is displayed. (S91), the process returns to the special symbol process.

  Further, if the first hit determination is a big hit (S78: YES) and the big hit type is not any of “2R uncertain change”, “2R probability change A”, and “2R probability change B” (S82: NO, S86: NO) S89: NO), the jackpot type is either “2R probability variation C” or “15R probability variation”. In this case, regardless of the game state at the time of the first hit determination, a time-short state where the number of time reductions is 10,000 occurs after the end of the big hit game (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the time-short C winning flag is set to “ON” (S91), and the process returns to the special symbol process.

  Moreover, if it is not determined that the big hit is determined by the first hit determination (S78: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit is determined by the second hit determination (S93). If the jackpot is determined by the second hit determination (S93: YES), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “2R uncertain change” (S94). If it is not “2R uncertain change” (S94: NO), the jackpot type is either “2R probability change” or “15R probability change”, and in this case, a probability variation short time state is always generated. Therefore, the probability variation winning flag is set to “ON” (S95). Then, “1” indicating that the time-saving state has been won for 10,000 time-savings is stored in the time-short C winning flag and set to “ON” (S96), and the process returns to the special symbol processing. When the jackpot type is “2R non-probable change” (S94: YES), a time-short state with 77 time reductions is generated after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the game state at the time of the second hit determination. . Therefore, “1” indicating that the time-saving state with the number of time reductions of 77 is generated after the big hit game is stored in the time-saving A winning flag is set to “ON” (S97), and the process returns to the special symbol processing.

  Further, when neither of the first hit determination and the second hit determination is determined to be a big hit (S78: NO, S93: NO), it is determined whether or not the first hit determination is determined to be a small hit. (S98). If it is not determined to be a small hit (S98: NO), the process directly returns to the special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a small win (S98: YES), a distribution effect execution flag is used to execute the distribution effect after the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 18 by the small hit game in the normal state. “1” is stored in “ON” (S99), and the process returns to the special symbol processing.

  Next, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, when the gaming state determination process (S75) is completed, the variation time of the special symbol determined by the variation pattern already determined is stored in the special symbol variation time counter. (S76). Then, “1” indicating that one of the two special symbol display portions 25 and 26 is fluctuating is stored in the display state flag (S77), the special symbol processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the main processing.

  In the determination of S32 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, when “1” is stored in the display state flag and it is determined that one of the special symbol display units 25 and 26 is changing (S32). : YES), it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S101). If the value of the special symbol variation time counter set in S76 (see FIG. 12) is “0” and it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S101: YES), the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 The special symbol stop command is stored in (S102). This special symbol stop command is a command for instructing to stop the fluctuation of any of the fluctuating special symbol display portions 25 and 26. Then, the stop display time is stored in the special symbol stop time counter (S103), and “2” indicating that one of the special symbol display units 25 and 26 is in the stop display is stored in the display state flag ( S104), the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S101 that the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not “0” and the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S101: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  If it is determined in S33 that “2” is stored in the display state flag and any one of the special symbol display units 25 and 26 is stopped (S33: YES), S103 is displayed. Whether or not the stop display time has elapsed is determined based on the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in (S105). If the value of the special symbol designation time counter is not “0” and the stop display time has not yet elapsed (S105: NO), the process returns to the main process as it is to continue the stop display. When the value of the special symbol stop time counter is “0”, the stop display time has elapsed (S105: YES), indicating that the special symbol display portions 25 and 26 are neither changing nor being stopped. “0” is stored in the display state flag (S106).

  Next, a game state transition process is performed (S107). In this gaming state transition process, the values of the first big hit gaming state flag, the second big hit gaming state flag, and the small hit gaming state flag for controlling the winning game are controlled according to the result of the winning determination. In addition, when the determination result is out of place or small hit, the number of hit determinations made after the end of the previous hit game is counted, and the short-time state and the probability fluctuation are changed according to the counted number of hit determinations. Processing to control the state is performed. For example, when the time reduction flag indicating whether or not the time reduction is 77 times is “ON”, when the number of hit determinations is 77, this time A flag Is set to “OFF”. Then, the process returns to the special symbol process.

  As described above, when the game ball wins the start opening (S21: YES or S25: YES), various random numbers are acquired (S24, S28). A hit determination is made (S48, S49, S64, S65). This hit determination is performed with priority given to the second hit determination over the first hit determination (S41, S42). If the determination result is a jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot type and the gaming state at that time (see FIG. 13).

  Here, during the non-stochastic fluctuation non-short-time state (normal state), even if a big hit is made by the first hit determination, the player does not shift to the non-probability fluctuation short-time state advantageous to the player. However, if the second hit determination is a big hit, the gaming state always shifts to either the non-probability short time state or the probability change short state. Therefore, even when a normal state that is disadvantageous to the player is occurring, the player can be made to enjoy the game while expecting a big hit by the second hit determination.

  In addition, when a transition from the normal state or the probability variation non-short-time state to the time-short state is triggered by the first hit determination, the gaming state at that time is always the probability variation short-time state. And because the probability of losing continuously 10,000 times is infinitely close to 0% according to the hit determination (probability of big hit during probability change is 100/777), in order to shift (fall) from the short state to the normal state when the probability change is short Needs to be a big hit during the short state at the time of probability change, and first shifts to the short state at the time of non-probability change, and further shifts to the normal state. Therefore, when the short-time state is triggered by the first hit determination, there is an advantage that the second big hit game with a lot of payout is executed at a high rate. On the other hand, when the time reduction state is triggered by the second hit determination, there is a possibility that the normal state is entered without being determined to be a big hit during the time reduction state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new gameability in which the profit / disadvantage for the jackpot player based on the first hit determination and the jackpot profit / disadvantage based on the second hit determination are contradictory to each other. It can attract interest.

  When the first hit determination is made, the player who is playing the game during the normal state shifts to the probability variation short time state (state A) or the probability variation short state that is most advantageous to the player. It is expected that the gaming state shifts to a probability variation non-short-time state (state B) in which the ratio of playing is higher than the normal state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the first big prize opening 18 is opened and closed twice in the winning game in the normal state, the game state is notified to the player using the distribution effect by the effect device 30. Attracts the interest of the people.

  Next, the distribution effect process in the sub integrated substrate 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 are flowcharts of the distribution effect process in the sub-integrated board 58. In the sub-integrated board 58, processing for controlling the display screen 28, the speaker 48, the special symbol display units 25 and 26, and the like is performed in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41. In particular, when a command for instructing the start of the distribution effect by the effect device 30 is received, an instruction to execute the distribution effect is given to the electrical decoration board 46.

  First, the RAM 582 of the sub integrated substrate 58 will be described. The RAM 582 includes a counter storage area for storing various counters, a command-related storage area for storing control commands output to the illumination board 46 and the effect control board 43, a flag-related storage area for storing various flags, and the like. Various storage areas are provided. In the flag relation storage area, a state A winning flag indicating that the probability variation short-time state (state A) has occurred, and a state indicating that the probability variation non-short-time state (state B) has occurred. The B winning flag is stored and used in the distribution effect process. For these flags, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored when the state A or the state B is generated, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the state A or the state B is not generated.

  Next, the ROM 583 of the sub integrated board 58 will be described. The ROM 583 stores various programs for the CPU 581 to assist the control of the pachinko machine 1. Further, a control command table storage area for storing a table of control commands output from the sub-integrated board 58 to the electrical decoration board 46, the effect control board 43, and the like, and information for determining the contents of the distribution effect by the effect device 30 are stored. Various storage areas such as a distribution effect related information storage area are provided.

  Hereinafter, the distribution effect process performed in the sub integrated substrate 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. When the distribution effect start command for instructing the start of the distribution effect is received from the main board 41, the distribution effect process is executed on the sub integrated board 58.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game ball is stopped at the stop portion 82 (see FIG. 3) of the accessory device 31 (S121). As described above, the stop portion 82 is provided with a stop portion switch 65 (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball. When a game ball is detected by the stop portion switch 65, the game ball is A signal indicating that it is stopped is output from the electrical decoration board 46 to the sub-integrated board 58. If this signal is not input and it is determined that the game ball is not stopped (S121: NO), the distribution effect by the effect device 30 using the game ball cannot be executed. Accordingly, a command for causing the display screen 28 to execute a notification effect for notifying the player of the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 43, and a process of generating sound from the speaker 48 in synchronization with the notification effect is performed. (S122). Then, the distribution effect process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball is stopped at the stop part 82 (S121: YES), the effect time of the distribution effect is stored in the effect time measurement counter which is a timer counter, and the effect time Measurement is started (S124). Next, it is determined whether or not a state A winning notification command indicating that the probability variation short time state (state A) has occurred (S125). If not received (S125: NO), the probability It is determined whether or not a state B winning notification command indicating that a variable non-short-time state (state B) has occurred (S126). If it has not been received (S126: NO), it is determined whether or not a defeat notification command indicating that the gaming state has not shifted from the normal state has been received (S127). (S127: NO), returning to the determination of S125, these determinations are repeated.

  When the state A winning notification command is received (S125: YES), “1” indicating that the short time state of probability change has occurred is stored in the state A winning flag and is set to “ON” ( S129). Next, one of a plurality of distribution effects indicating that the state A is won is determined, and the state A winning distribution effect execution command for executing the determined effect is an electrical decoration board 46 and an effect control board. 43 (S130). Thereby, the process for causing the effect device 30 to execute the designated distribution effect is performed on the illumination board 46, and the process for displaying the video synchronized with the distribution effect on the display screen 28 is performed on the effect control board 43. Then, the process proceeds to S141 (see FIG. 15).

  When the state B winning notification command is received (S126: YES), “1” indicating that the probability variation non-short-time state has occurred is stored in the state B winning flag and set to “ON”. (S132). Next, one of a plurality of distribution effects indicating that the state B is won is determined, and the state B winning distribution effect execution command for executing the determined effect is the electrical board 46 and the effect control board 43. (S133), and the process proceeds to S141. In addition, when a loss notification command is received (S127: YES), one of a plurality of distribution effects indicating that the state A and the state B are lost is determined, and the determined effect is executed. Is transmitted (S135), the process proceeds to the determination of S141.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not a state A area entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the state A area 90 (see FIG. 3) has been received from the illumination board 46 (see FIG. 15). S141). If it has not been received (S141: NO), it is determined whether or not a state B area entry command indicating that the player has entered the state B area 91 has been received (S142). (S142: NO), it is determined whether or not a missed area entry command indicating that a missed area 92 has been entered is received (S143). If no command has been received (S143: NO), it is determined whether or not the production time has elapsed based on the value of the counter set in S124 (see FIG. 14) (S144). If not (S144: NO), the process returns to the determination of S141, and these determinations are repeated.

  When the state A region entry command is received (S141: YES), it is determined by the state A winning flag whether or not the state A is won, that is, whether or not the probability variation short-time state has occurred. (S147). In the case of winning (S147: YES), the content indicated by the game ball entering the entrance area matches the game state that has actually occurred. Therefore, the state A finalized effect execution command for displaying the effect indicating that the state A is fixed on the display screen 28 is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S148). Then, a state A display lamp lighting command for turning on the state A display lamp 96 (see FIG. 2) of the gaming state determination lamp 37 is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S149), and the process proceeds to S182.

  When the state A is not won (S147: NO), it is determined by the state B winning flag whether or not the state B is won, that is, whether or not the probability variation non-short-time state has occurred (S150). . In the case of winning (S150: YES), the content shown by the distribution effect is different from the game state that is actually generated. Therefore, a state B correction effect execution command for correcting the content indicated by the distribution effect and displaying on the display screen 28 an effect indicating that state B has occurred is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S151). ). Then, a state B display lamp lighting command for turning on the state B display lamp 97 is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S152), and the process proceeds to S182.

  When neither the state A nor the state B is won (S150: NO), the content shown by the distribution effect is different from the game state (normal state) actually generated. Accordingly, a deviation correction effect execution command for correcting the content indicated by the distribution effect and displaying on the display screen 28 an effect indicating that the gaming state has not shifted from the normal state is transmitted to the effect control board 43. (S153). Then, an error display lamp lighting command for lighting the error display lamp 98 is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S154), and the process proceeds to S182.

  In addition, when a state B area entry command is received (S142: YES), it is determined whether or not the state A is won (S158), and if it is won (S158: YES), actually A revival effect execution command for causing the display screen 28 to display a revival effect indicating that the state A has been won is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S159). Then, the status A display lamp lighting command is transmitted to the illumination board 46 (S160), and the process proceeds to S182. When the state A is not won (S158: NO), it is determined whether or not the state B is won (S161). When the state A is won (S161: YES), the state B is fixed. A state B fixed effect execution command for displaying an effect indicating that the image is displayed on the display screen 28 is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S162). Then, the status B display lamp lighting command is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S163), and the process proceeds to S182. When neither the state A nor the state B is won (S161: NO), a deviation correction effect execution command is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S164), and a detachment lamp lighting command is sent to the illumination board 46. After being transmitted (S165), the process proceeds to S182.

  If a missed area entry command is received (S143: YES), it is determined whether or not the state A has been won (S169). If it has been won (S169: YES), a revival effect is made. The execution command is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S170). Then, a status A display lamp lighting command is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S171), and the process proceeds to S182. When the state A is not won (S169: NO), it is determined whether or not the state B is won (S172). When the state A is won (S172: YES), the state B correction effect is executed. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 43 (S173). Then, a status B display lamp lighting command is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S174), and the process proceeds to S182. If neither the state A nor the state B is won (S172: NO), an offending confirmation effect execution command for causing the display screen 28 to display an effect for determining that the gaming state has not shifted from the normal state is displayed. Is transmitted to the production control board 43 (S175). Then, a detachment lamp lighting command is transmitted to the illumination board 46 (S176), and the process proceeds to S182.

  In addition, when the production time has elapsed before receiving the command indicating that the player has entered the entering area (S144: YES), the time-out notification command indicating that the time has expired is sent to the electrical board 46. It is transmitted (S180). Next, a notification effect for notifying the player of the gaming state is executed on the display screen 28 (S181). In the process of S182, when either the state A winning flag or the state B winning flag is “ON”, a process of “OFF” is performed (S182), and the distribution effect process is terminated.

  Next, the distribution effect process in the electrical board 46 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the distribution effect process in the electrical decoration board 46, and FIGS. In the electrical decoration board 46, in accordance with a command transmitted from the sub-integrated board 58, control for executing a distribution effect by the effect device 30 is performed.

  First, the RAM 462 and the ROM 463 of the illumination board 46 will be described. The RAM 462 has various storage areas such as a counter storage area for storing various counters, a command-related storage area for storing control commands output to the sub-integrated board 58, and a flag-related storage area for storing various flags. Is provided. The ROM 463 stores various programs for the CPU 461 to assist in controlling the pachinko machine 1, a table of control commands, and the like. In particular, the ROM 463 stores time A seconds from when the stop by the game ball stop member 32 (see FIG. 3) is released until the game ball reaches the entrance position 89. Furthermore, the time until each entrance area 90 to 92 reaches the entrance position is stored according to the rotation speed and the rotation angle of the rotating body 33. Based on these values, a distribution effect for entering the game balls into the predetermined entrance areas 90 to 92 is performed.

  Hereinafter, the distribution effect process performed on the electrical decoration board 46 will be described with reference to FIG. In the distribution effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a distribution effect execution command is received from the sub-integrated board 58 (S191), and if not received (S191: NO), this determination is repeatedly performed. If a distribution effect execution command is received (S191: YES), a process of lighting the distribution effect execution lamp 38 indicating whether or not the distribution effect is being executed is performed (S192).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the distribution effect designated by the distribution effect execution command is an effect indicating the winning of state A (S193). If it is an effect indicating the winning of state A (S193: YES), the state A winning effect specified by the command is executed (S194). Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. If it is not an effect indicating the winning of state A (S193: NO), it is determined whether an effect indicating the winning of state B is specified (S195), and an effect indicating the winning of state B is specified. If so (S195: YES), the state B winning effect designated by the command is executed (S196). Further, if neither the winning in state A nor the winning in state B is designated (S195: NO), the designated defeat effect is executed (S197).

  Next, whether or not a game ball has entered the state A area 90 is determined by the state A area switch 66 (see FIG. 6) (S201), and if it has not entered (S201: NO), state B Whether or not the player has entered the area 91 is determined by the state B area switch 67 (S202). If the ball has not entered the state B region (S202: NO), it is determined by the off-region switch 68 whether or not the off-region 92 has been entered (S203). And when it has not entered any entry area (S203: NO), it is judged whether or not a time-out notification command has been received from the sub-integrated board 58 (S204), and has not been received. That is, when the production time has not elapsed (S204: NO), the process returns to the determination of S201, and these determinations are repeated.

  When a game ball enters the state A area 90 (S201: YES), a state A area entry command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 58 (S205), and the process proceeds to the determination of S208. If the player enters the state B area 91 (S202: YES), a state B area entry command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 58 (S206), and the process proceeds to S208. In addition, when the ball enters the off-region 92 (S203: YES), the off-region ball entering command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 58 (S207), and the process proceeds to the determination of S208. In S208, it is determined whether or not any of the display lamp lighting commands has been received from the sub integrated board 58 (S208). If not received (S208: NO), this determination is repeatedly made. If received (S208: YES), a process of turning on the lamp specified by the command for a predetermined time is performed (S209), and a process of turning off the lit distribution effect execution lamp 38 is performed. (S210), the process returns to S191.

  In addition, when the production time elapses before the game balls enter the entry areas 90 to 92 (S204: YES), error processing such as generating an error sound is performed (S212), and the distribution effect is executed. Processing to turn off the lamp 38 is performed (S210), and the process returns to the determination of S191.

  Next, the details of the state A winning effect execution process (S194) will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the state A winning effect execution process, a process of causing a game ball to enter the state A area 90 according to the type of the state A winning effect determined by the sub-integrated board 58 is performed. Note that the processing contents in the state B winning effect executing process (S196) and the lost effect executing process (S197) are different from the state B area 91 of the state A winning effect executing process shown in FIGS. Since only the area 92 is replaced, this description is omitted.

  First, with reference to FIG. 17, the state A winning effect execution process in the case where a game ball enters the state A region 90 of the rotating body 33 rotating in the same direction at the same speed will be described. First, rotation of the rotating body 33 by the step motor 34 is started (S221), and measurement of a standby time until the stop can be released is started (S222). During this standby time, various effects are performed on the display screen 28. Then, it is determined whether or not the standby time has elapsed (S223). If it has not elapsed (S223: NO), this determination is repeated. When the standby time has elapsed (S223: YES), it is determined whether or not the state A area 90 reaches the entrance position 89 after A seconds (S224). As described above, the ROM 463 includes the time A seconds from when the stop is released until the game ball reaches the entrance position 89 and the time until each entrance area 90 to 92 reaches the entrance position 89. It is remembered. This determination is repeated until it is determined that it takes A seconds until the state A area 90 reaches the entrance position 89 (S224: NO), and if it is determined that A seconds are required ( (S224: YES), the stopping of the game ball by the game ball stopping member 32 is released (S225), and the process returns to the distribution effect process. As a result, the game ball and the state A region 90 reach the entrance position 89 at the same timing, and the game ball can enter the state A region 90.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the state A winning effect execution process in the case where the rotating body 33 is rotated in the middle and the game ball enters the state A area 90 will be described. First, the rotation of the rotating body 33 is started (S231), and the measurement of the standby time is started (S232). Then, it is determined whether or not the standby time has elapsed (S233). If it has not elapsed (S233: NO), this determination is repeated. When the standby time has elapsed (S233: YES), it is determined whether or not A seconds have elapsed since the state A region 90 passed the entrance position 89 (S234), and A seconds must have elapsed. If this is the case (S234: NO), this determination is repeated. When A second has elapsed after the state A region 90 has passed the entrance position 89 (S234: YES), the game ball is stopped by the game ball stop member 32 (S235), and the rotating body 33 is the same. A process of reversely rotating at a speed is performed (S236), and the process returns to the distribution effect process. Then, in spite of the fact that the stop is released at a timing when the likelihood of entering the state A area 90 is low, the rotation direction of the rotating body 33 is reversed and the game ball enters the state A area 90 once. It can delight discouraged players and attract their interest.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the state A winning effect execution process when the state A region 90 is stopped at the entrance position 89 will be described. First, the rotation of the rotating body 33 is started (S241), and the measurement of the standby time is started (S242). Then, until the standby time elapses (S243: NO), the standby state is entered, and when the time elapses (S243: YES), it is determined whether or not the state A region 90 has reached the entrance position 89 (S244). . This determination is repeatedly performed until the state A region 90 reaches the entrance position 89 (S244: NO). When the state A region 90 reaches (S244: YES), processing for stopping the rotating body 33 is performed (S245). In this state, the stop of the game ball by the game ball stop member 32 is released (S246), and the process returns to the distribution effect. In this case, the player can recognize that the game ball enters the state A area 90 at the stage where the stop is released. Therefore, the player's interest can be more strongly attracted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the state A winning effect execution process when the player himself / herself decides the release timing of the stop of the game ball will be described. First, rotation of the rotating body is started (S251), and measurement of the standby time is started (S252). Then, until the standby time elapses (S253: NO), the standby state is entered. When the time elapses (S253: YES), a process of reducing the rotation speed of the rotating body 33 is performed (S254). Then, the operation of the stop release button 9 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and it is determined whether or not the stop release button 9 has been pressed (S255). This determination is repeated until the button is pressed (S255: NO). When the stop release button 9 is pressed (S255: YES), the game ball is stopped by the game ball stop member 32 (S256). ), Go back to the distribution stage. Thereby, the player can actually aim at the state A area 90 and release the stop of the game ball, so that the player can be entertained. In addition, when the player himself decides the release timing of the stop, the rotator 33 can be rotated more slowly, so that the player can easily aim at the entry area to be entered. Therefore, the player can be concentrated on the release of the stop, and the player's interest can be attracted. Further, even when the release timing is poor and the player enters the state B region 91 or the off-region 92, the display screen 28 and the game state determination lamp 37 indicate that the state A (probability variation state) has actually occurred. Since the player is informed by this, the player can be pleased.

  Next, the game flow and effects of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flow of transition of the four gaming states of the pachinko machine 1.

  First, the flow of the gaming state from the short-time state (the short state at the time of probability change and the short state at the time of non-probability change) will be described. If a big hit is made during the time-short state, the time-short state is caused again after that regardless of the type of hit determination. Further, during the short-time state, the second hit determination is prioritized over the first hit determination, and the number of winning balls to the second starting electric accessory 17 is greatly increased. ) With a large number of second big hit games increases. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with the game while expecting a short-time state to occur. On the other hand, in the non-probability fluctuation short time state, the game state shifts to the normal state unless it is determined to be a big hit while the hit determination is performed 77 times or 100 times. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game while expecting the player who is playing the game in the short state of non-probability fluctuation to expect a big hit early.

  Next, the game flow from the non-time-short state (normal state and probability variation non-time-short state) will be described. In the non-time-short state, the probability of being determined as a normal hit is lower than in the time-short state, the variation time of the normal symbol is long, and the opening time of the second start-up electric accessory 17 is short. It is difficult to win a game ball to 17. Further, the second start port 16 is configured so that it is more difficult to win a game ball than the first start port 15. Accordingly, during the non-time-short state, the first hit determination is mainly performed, and the second hit determination is rarely performed.

  And when the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot by the first jackpot determination, the first jackpot game in which the number of balls is almost zero is played at a rate of 99%, but after the jackpot game ends, the gaming state transitions there is a possibility. In addition, when it is determined that the small hit is determined by the first winning determination, the gaming state does not shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player, but the first big winning opening 18 is determined as the 2R big winning by the first winning determination. Perform the same operation. Furthermore, when it is determined that the jackpot is small, or when it is determined that the 2R jackpot is determined by the first hit determination, the same demo symbol (chance) is displayed on the display screen 28. Therefore, the player can be expected to shift to a more advantageous gaming state by performing the small hit game.

  In addition, the probability of transition from the normal state to the probability variation non-short-time state triggered by the first hit determination is 67%, the probability of transition to the probability variation short-time state most advantageous to the player is 10%, and the non-probability variation There is no transition to the short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit by the second hit determination is triggered, even if the gaming state at the time of the hit determination is the normal state, the probability change short state (77%) and the non-probability change short state (23%) Migrate to one of the following. Furthermore, the jackpot game triggered by the second hit determination is always the second jackpot game, and a large number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, even when the normal state that is most disadvantageous to the player is occurring, the player can entertain the game while expecting a big hit by the second hit determination that is rarely executed. Therefore, the player's interest can be attracted more strongly than the case where the hit determination is one type.

  Furthermore, when the big hit game or the small hit game is executed with the first hit determination as a trigger while the normal state is occurring, after the chance eyes are displayed on the display screen 28, the distribution effect by the effect device 30 is displayed. May be executed. In this distribution effect, a predetermined game is determined by controlling the release timing of the game ball stop by the game ball stop member 32 according to the rotation speed of the rotator 33 and the positions of the ball entering areas 90 to 92. A game ball can be entered into the entrance area corresponding to the state. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression that the game state after the game is ended as soon as the game ball enters the ball entering area 90 to 92, and the predetermined game state is mechanically determined. Compared with the case of notifying the player, the player's interest in the performance can be strongly attracted.

  Further, since it is possible to notify the player of the determination result of whether or not the big hit and the gaming state after the winning game are ended with different devices (the display screen 28 and the rendering device 30), the same device is used to notify the player. The player's interest can be more strongly attracted than the case. And since the speed and direction of rotation by the step motor 34 of the rotating body 33 can be switched, the contents of the distribution effect by the effect device 30 can be diversified. Furthermore, since the player can actually determine the release timing of the stop of the game ball by the stop release button 9, the player can be entertained. Further, even when a game ball enters a ball entry area different from a predetermined ball entry area to be entered due to a malfunction of the apparatus or vibration, the game state confirmation lamp 37 and the display screen 28 cause a hit game It is possible to display the game state actually generated after the end. Therefore, it can prevent that a lottery result is misidentified.

  The first starting port 15, the second starting port 16, and the second starting electric accessory 17 in the present embodiment correspond to the “starting port” of the present invention, and the first starting port switch 60 and the second starting port. The switch 61 corresponds to “game ball detecting means”. Further, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires random numbers in S24 and S28 shown in FIG. 10 functions as a “hit random number acquisition means”, and the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that makes a hit determination in S48, 49, 64, 65 of FIG. Functions as “hit determination means”. Further, in S13 shown in FIG. 9 and S107 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that controls the flags for the probability variation state and the short time state functions as a “game state control means”. Further, the game ball stop member 32 corresponds to “stop means”, the step motor 34 corresponds to “rotation drive means”, and the stop member vertical movement solenoid 36 corresponds to “release means”. Further, the photo sensor 39 and the step motor 34 correspond to the “position detecting means”, and the CPU 461 of the electric decoration board 46 that determines the stop release timing in FIGS. 17 to 19 functions as the “entrance control means”.

  The display screen 28 corresponds to “symbol display means”, and the main board 41, the sub-integrated board 58, and the effect control board 43 that control the display of the display screen 28 correspond to “symbol display control means”. Further, the gaming state determination lamp 37 corresponds to “gaming state display means”, and the state A area switch 66, the state B area switch 67, and the off-range area switch 68 correspond to “entrance detection means”. Further, the CPU 581 of the sub-integrated board 58 and the CPU 461 of the lighting board 46 that turn on the gaming state determination lamp 37 in S152, 154, 160, 165, 171, 174 shown in FIG. 15 and S208, 209 shown in FIG. It functions as “game state display control means”. Further, the stop release button 9 corresponds to an “operation unit”, and when the state A (probability change short state) has occurred, the CPU 461 of the illumination board 46 that performs the state A winning effect execution process shown in FIG. It functions as a “game state determination means”. Further, the CPU 461 of the illumination board 46 that controls whether or not the operation of the stop release button 9 is validated in FIG. 20 functions as the “operation unit valid control means”.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. First, in the present embodiment, the number of entrance areas provided in the rotator 33 is three, but the number of entrance areas is not limited to three and can be set as appropriate. Further, in the present embodiment, a distribution effect by the effect device 30 indicates which of the three gaming states of the probability variation short state (state A), the probability variation non-short state (state B), and the normal state has occurred. To inform the player. However, the content notified by the distribution effect can be changed. For example, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports only whether it will be in the short state at the time of a probability change, and it is also possible to alert | report the transition of all the game states also including the short state at the time of a non-probability change. Further, not only the transition from the normal state to the game state, but also the player may be notified of the transition from the game state other than the normal state through the distribution effect.

  Moreover, the shape of the member which comprises the production | presentation apparatus 30 can be changed suitably. For example, in the present embodiment, a doll that can be easily distinguished from the front side and the rear side is used as the decorative member 94, and the state A area 90 is provided on the front side of the doll, thereby grasping the position of the entrance area. However, the decorative member 94 may not be a doll. Further, not only the decorative member 94 is rotated, but the decorative member 94 may be operated on the rotating body 33, or the color of the decorative member 94 may be changed using an LED or the like. Thereby, a player's interest can be attracted more strongly. Further, by forming the outer peripheral wall 88 (see FIG. 3) in the accessory device 31 with a transparent member, it is possible to more easily recognize the state of the game ball entering the entrance area.

  Further, the operation of the rotating body 33 is not limited to the operation shown in FIGS. For example, the rotation speed of the rotating body 33 may be switchable in three or more stages, or the rotating body 33 may be rotated in stages like frame advance. In the present embodiment, when the stop is released by operating the stop release button 9, as shown in FIG. 20, the stop is released at the same time as the operation by the player is performed, but this is also changed. Is possible. For example, after the operation of the stop release button 9 is performed, the stop may be released after waiting until the timing at which the game ball enters the predetermined entry area to be entered. As a result, while giving the player the impression that the timing of the stop can be determined by the player, the game ball can be entered into a predetermined entry area corresponding to a predetermined game state. Can attract. In addition, after releasing the stop simultaneously with the operation of the stop release button 9, the speed and direction of rotation of the rotating body 33 are adjusted in accordance with the timing at which the game ball reaches the entrance position 89, and the game enters the predetermined entrance area. It is good also as a structure made to sphere.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation of the rotating body 33 is started after the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 18 is completed and the distribution effect (see S194, S196, S197, FIG. 16) is started. . However, the rotating body 33 is constantly rotated except during the distribution effect, and the operation of the rotating body 33 is changed at the start of the distribution effect so that the operation during the distribution effect is distinguished from the other operations. Also good. Thereby, in the game not related to the winning game (big hit game or small hit game), the effect device 30 operates as a normal effect member. On the other hand, in a game related to a winning game, the production device 30 can provide a complex production full of interest for the player as a special production member using the rotating body 33 or the game ball. Needless to say, the operation of the decorative member 94 (for example, the movement of the hand) can be changed in accordance with the change in the operation of the rotating body 33.

  Furthermore, in a game not related to the winning game, for example, the operation of the rotating body 33 and the decorative member 94 is performed in a normal state where the winning game is not executed (low probability state) and in a probability variation state (high probability state). You may comprise so that it may distinguish and produce. Accordingly, it is possible to more easily recognize whether the state is the normal state or the probability variation state by the effect device 30, and it is possible to provide a complex effect full of interest for the player. In addition, instead of changing the operation in the normal state and the probability variation state, the operation of the rotating body 33 and the decorative member 94 may be distinguished between the time-short state and the non-time-short state. Thereby, in addition to being easy to recognize whether it is a time-short state by the production | presentation apparatus 30, the composite production full of interest for a player can be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the opening / closing operation (during the round) of the first big prize opening 18 ends, the distribution effect is executed while the game end demonstration screen is displayed on the display screen 28. Here, during the remaining ball processing (processing until the end of the effective detection of winning at the first big prize opening 18) executed between the round of winning game and the display of the winning game end demonstration screen, You may make it perform control which makes the rotary body 33 perform special operation | movement, such as high-speed rotation, and prepares for a distribution effect. The rotating body 33 during the remaining ball processing is not limited to high speed rotation, and may be low speed rotation, irregular rotation, or the like. This makes it easy to distinguish between a winning game round and a winning game end demo being displayed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the start time of the distribution effect performed during the display of the winning game end demonstration by the operation of the rotating body 33, and to prevent the player from misidentifying the start time of the distribution effect. it can.

  Further, members such as sensors used in the rendering device 30 can be changed. In the present embodiment, a detection mark is attached to the rotating body 33 in order to detect the origin of the rotating body 33, and this detection mark is detected using the photosensor 39. For example, a protrusion is formed on the rotating body 33. However, the origin may be detected by another sensor such as a pressure sensor. In the present embodiment, the game ball stopping member 32 is moved upward to cause the game ball to naturally flow down to the guide path 86. However, the game ball is moved from the stop 82 to the guide path 86. A mechanism such as a conveyor to be moved may be provided. Further, the control board for controlling the rendering device 30 may be a control board other than the electrical decoration board 46 and the sub-integrated board 58.

  In the present embodiment, a first big prize opening 18 that opens and closes during the first jackpot game and a second big prize opening 19 that opens and closes during the second jackpot game are provided. The number is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Moreover, you may open and close a some big prize opening in one hit game. In addition, the winning opening for triggering the second winning determination is provided with a second starting opening 16 that can always win a prize and a second starting electric accessory 17 that can not win a game ball unless it is opened. However, it is also possible to implement the present invention without providing the second start port 16.

  In addition, the number of rounds during the jackpot game and the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 18, 19 can be changed as appropriate, and the rate at which the game state shifts is not limited to the rate shown in the present embodiment, but should be changed. Is possible. Of course, three or more rounds during the jackpot game may be provided. Further, three types of time reductions of 77 times, 100 times, and 10,000 times are provided, but this type is not limited to three types.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the second hit determination, the state always shifts to either the short state at the time of probability change or the short state at the time of non-probability change, but this may be changed. For example, if the big hit is determined by the second hit determination in the normal state, it may be configured to always shift to the non-probability fluctuation short state. As a result, when a transition is made from the normal state to the non-probability short time state, the player's interest is strongly attracted to whether or not a big hit is made again within the specified short time. In other words, the non-stochastic fluctuation short-time state that shifts from the normal state triggered by the second hit determination can be positioned as a so-called “chance state”. Thereby, a new game property can be provided to the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, but can be applied to various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a part of the accessory device 31 of the effect device 30 as viewed obliquely from above. It is a right view of the accessory device 31. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of the rendering device 30 as viewed from the front. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot relation information storage area of RAM52. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a special symbol determination table stored in a determination table storage area of a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing in the main board 41. It is a flowchart of a subroutine of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of a subroutine of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of a subroutine of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the subroutine of the game state determination process performed in the special symbol process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the distribution effect process in the sub integrated substrate 58. It is a flowchart of the distribution effect process in the sub integrated substrate 58. It is a flowchart of the distribution effect process in the electrical decoration board | substrate 46. FIG. It is a flowchart of the subroutine of the state A winning effect execution process performed by the distribution effect process of the illumination board 46. It is a flowchart of the subroutine of the state A winning effect execution process performed by the distribution effect process of the illumination board 46. It is a flowchart of the subroutine of the state A winning effect execution process performed by the distribution effect process of the illumination board 46. It is a flowchart of the subroutine of the state A winning effect execution process performed by the distribution effect process of the illumination board 46. It is the figure which showed the flow of the transition of four game states of the pachinko machine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 9 Stop cancellation | release button 15 1st starting port 16 2nd starting port 17 2nd starting electrically-driven accessory 28 Display screen 30 Directional device 31 Effector device 32 Game ball stopping member 33 Rotor 34 Step motor 36 Stopping Member vertical movement solenoid 37 Game state determination lamp 38 Distribution effect execution lamp 39 Photo sensor 41 Main board 43 Effect control board 46 Illumination board 51 CPU
58 Sub-Integrated Board 60 First Start Port Switch 61 Second Start Port Switch 65 Stop Port Switch 66 State A Area Switch 67 State B Area Switch 68 Outage Area Switch 82 Stop Port 86 Guide Path 89 Entrance Position 90 State A Area 91 State B area 92 Outlier area 461 CPU
581 CPU

Claims (8)

A game ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball at a start port provided on the game board;
A winning random number acquisition means for acquiring a winning random number for determining whether or not to execute a winning game advantageous to the player due to the detection of the gaming ball by the gaming ball detection means;
Hit determination means for performing a jackpot determination that is a determination as to whether or not the hit random number acquired by the hit random number acquisition means is a predetermined random number determined in advance as a jackpot;
Gaming state control means for causing any one of a plurality of gaming states;
A gaming state determination means for determining the gaming state generated by the gaming state control means after completion of the winning game to be executed thereafter, when the winning determination is determined by the winning determination means;
A gaming machine including an effect device that produces an effect indicating a result of the determination by the gaming state determination means,
The stage device is
A stopping means for stopping the game ball;
A rotating body that is formed to have a plurality of ball entering areas indicating that the game ball has entered the game state determined by the game state determining means and is rotatably supported.
Rotation driving means for rotating the rotating body;
A guide path for guiding the game ball stopped by the stopping means to a position where the game ball can enter the entrance area;
Release means for releasing the stopping of the game ball by the stop means and moving the game ball to the guide path;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the entrance area;
The timing of release by the release means is controlled by the position of the entrance area detected by the position detection means, and a game ball is placed in the predetermined entrance area indicating the game state determined by the game state determination means A game machine comprising a ball entry control means for entering a ball. A symbol display means for displaying a symbol;
Controlling the display of the symbol on the symbol display means, comprising a symbol display control means for displaying a symbol indicating the determination result by the hit determination means by causing the symbol to be stopped after being changed.
The effect device performs an effect indicating which game state is generated after the winning game is ended after a symbol indicating that the winning game is executed is displayed on the symbol display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The hit determination means performs a small hit determination together with the jackpot determination that is a determination as to whether or not the hit random number acquired by the hit random number acquisition means is a predetermined random number determined in advance as a small hit,
The said symbol display control means makes the said symbol display means display the same symbol as the case where it is determined that it is a big hit, when it is determined that it is a big hit by the said hit determination means. Gaming machine. Game state display means for displaying a game state generated after the winning game is ended by the game state control means;
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game sphere into the entry area;
When the entrance detection means detects an entrance into the entrance area that indicates a game state that is different from a game state that is actually generated after the winning game is finished, the game state that is actually generated is the game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a game state display control means for displaying on the display means. An operation unit operated by a player;
Game state determination means for determining whether or not the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means is a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player among a plurality of gaming states;
An operation unit effective control unit that controls whether or not to enable the operation of the operation unit when it is determined by the game state determination unit that the game state is most advantageous to the player;
The release means releases the stopping of the game ball by the stopping means when the operation part is operated when the operation of the operation part is enabled by the operation part effective control means. The gaming machine according to claim 4.   The rotation driving means can switch the rotation speed of the rotating body, and the rotation of the operation unit when the operation unit effective control unit is enabled is more effective than the case where the operation unit is not enabled. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the body is rotated slowly.   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the rotation driving means stops the predetermined entrance area indicating a game state generated after the end of the hit game at the entrance position. Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the rotation driving unit is capable of switching a rotation direction of the rotating body.

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