JP2015231480A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine by which players can enjoy with a small amount of expense.SOLUTION: As for modes of rounds where a first big winning port is opened by a big win game, a conditional round in which an entrance of a ball to a continuation port provided in the first big winning port allows an advance to a next round, and an unconditional round in which an advance to a next round is unconditional are provided. In addition, in the conditional round, a conditional round A and a conditional round B are provided; in the conditional round A, the round is finished if a prescribed number of ball entrances to the first big winning port is generated, or if a prescribed time has passed, and if during the round is continuing an entrance of a ball to the continuation port has occurred, the round advances to the next round; in the conditional round B, a ball entrance to the continuation port immediately finishes the round and the round advances to the next round. When a winning/losing determination turns out to be a winning, depending on big win symbols, game states, etc., a mode of each round in the big win game is determined (S318).

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, there has been known a ball game machine in which a variable winning device is released over a plurality of rounds when a big hit is made, and a game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the V region (Patent Document). 1). In addition, as such a ball game machine, a game ball that has entered a variable prize device in each round is stopped, and a game that is stopped when the number of balls entered in the variable prize device reaches a predetermined number, etc. It is also known to advance to the next round by releasing the ball and allowing the game ball to enter the V region.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-260581

  On the other hand, in recent ball game machines, it is common for jackpot games to be performed with the big prize opening opened to reach the final round, and it is possible to win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game. ing.

  For this reason, in order to balance the profits of the hall and the player, it is necessary to reduce the probability of winning and increase the investment amount in the game. Furthermore, recent ball game machines are mainly copyrighted materials using well-known and well-known works, and are expensive because of licensing fees. For this reason, the amount of capital investment when introducing a new machine is large, and in order to recover this, it is necessary to further reduce the probability of winning and increase the amount of investment in the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can be enjoyed with a small investment amount.

  The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 made in view of the above-described problem is characterized in that a random number is extracted due to a ball entering the starting port, a determination unit that determines whether or not the game is successful based on the random number, When determined, the big winning game means for performing the big hit game constituted by a plurality of rounds by opening the big winning opening provided with the specific area, and the determining means for determining the mode of the round constituting the big hit game As an aspect of the round other than the last round, when the round ends, an unconditional round that advances to the next round unconditionally, and when a game ball enters a specific area during the continuation of the round A conditional round is provided in which the game proceeds to the next round, and if the game ball does not enter the specific area during the continuation of the round, it does not proceed to the next round and the currently executed big hit game ends.

  According to such a configuration, in the unconditional round of the big hit game, it is possible to surely make many game balls enter the big winning opening and obtain many prize balls. However, in the conditional round, if the game ball does not enter the privilege area, it does not advance to the next round, and the big hit game may end in the round.

  For this reason, by providing a conditional round for the jackpot game, the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game can be suppressed. In other words, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted depending on whether the mode of each round is an unconditional round or a conditional round, and the probability of winning or failing is set higher. But you can balance the profits of the hall and the player.

Furthermore, in the conditional round, it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round depending on the behavior of the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening, so that the player can be thrilled and entertained.
Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, as a conditional round mode, the round ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game ball enters a specific area while the round continues. If this is the case, the conditional round A that advances to the next round after the end of the round, and the conditional round B that immediately ends when the game ball enters the specific area and advances to the next round, It may be provided.

  In the conditional round A, even if a game ball enters the privilege area, the round does not end immediately. Therefore, a large number of game balls can be entered into the big winning opening in the round. On the other hand, in the conditional round B, when a game ball enters the privilege area, the round ends immediately. Therefore, only a few game balls can enter the big prize opening in the round.

  Therefore, it is possible to adjust the number of winning balls awarded in the jackpot game depending on whether the conditional round constituting the jackpot game is the conditional round A or the conditional round B. For this reason, it is possible to balance the profits of the hall and the player while making the player more entertaining.

  In addition, as described in claim 3, the state that determines the probability of entering the starting port or the probability of being determined to be a win in the determination of whether or not is determined as a gaming state, and the determining means is determined to be a win Based on at least one of the gaming state when the determination is made and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port according to the determination, the jackpot game performed due to the determination You may determine the aspect of the round to comprise.

By doing so, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.
In some cases, the game state after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted at the time of entering the starting port. In such a case, by determining the round mode based on the random number, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted according to the gaming state after the jackpot game. Can be prevented from being excessively profitable.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the determining means is extracted due to the gaming state when the winning / incoming determination determined to be a win is made and the ball entering the starting port related to the appropriateness determination. The aspect of the round constituting the jackpot game to be performed due to the corresponding may be determined by lottery with a probability determined according to at least one of the random numbers.

By doing so, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.
In some cases, the game state after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted at the time of entering the starting port. In such a case, by determining the round mode based on the random number, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted according to the gaming state after the jackpot game. Can be prevented from being excessively profitable.

  In addition, regardless of the gaming state or random number, there is a possibility that the jackpot game includes a lot of unconditional rounds, so the player can get a lot of prize balls in the jackpot game. We can have expectation and can raise interest of game.

  In addition, as described in claim 5, the state that determines the probability of entering the starting port or the probability of being determined to be a hit in the determination of the winning / failing is defined as a gaming state, and the determining means is determined to be a hit. Based on at least one of the gaming state at the time of the determination as to whether or not, and a random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port related to the determination as to whether or not, the jackpot game performed due to the determination The number of unconditional rounds included or the timing at which a conditional round arrives may be determined.

  Since many prize balls can be obtained in the unconditional round, the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game can be adjusted by changing the number of unconditional rounds included in the jackpot game. In addition, the conditional round does not always advance to the next round, and if the unconditional round is performed first and the conditional round is performed later, more prize balls can be obtained more reliably. it can.

  Therefore, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing when conditional rounds arrive according to the gaming state, a prize ball awarded to the player in the big hit game according to the gaming state at the time of winning The number can be adjusted, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.

  In some cases, the game state after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted at the time of entering the starting port. In such a case, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing when the conditional rounds arrive based on the random numbers, a prize ball awarded to the player in the jackpot game according to the gaming state after the jackpot game The number can be adjusted, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st big winning opening in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st big winning opening in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process 2 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the unconditional round end determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A completion | finish determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round B completion | finish determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the second embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
A pachinko machine as a gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18 so that a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. The front frame 11 is opened by the counterclockwise operation.

A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided at the back of the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.
Speakers 112 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, so that game sounds are output thereby improving the player's preference. In addition, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs for notifying the abnormality of the game in addition to the frame side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launching handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 faces the game board 2. Fired. Also, prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.

The lower tray 13 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever. it can.
The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 that reads and writes a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172, and an integration display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. In addition, a game button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are provided at the center position of the upper plate 12 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

  FIG. 2 shows the game board 2, in which a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed. A center case 200 is attached to the center of the game area 20.

  The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. In addition, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

At the left position of the center case 200, a normal drawing operation gate (normal drawing operation port) 22 of a normal design (hereinafter simply referred to as a general map) is installed.
Immediately below the center case 200 is a first special figure start opening 23A that can be entered (winning) at all times as a start opening for determining whether or not a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a special figure) is appropriate. The second special figure starting port 23B consisting of is installed in the vertical position.

  The second special figure starting port 23B can enter (win) a ball only when an ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is opened. The general electric utility is released for a predetermined time when it becomes a hit in the lottery of the usual figure executed due to the game ball passing through the operation gate 22.

  On the right side of the first and second special figure starting openings 23A, 23B, there are two first prize winning openings 25A that are opened and closed by an opening and closing plate and two second prize winning openings 25B that are opened and closed by an opening and closing plate. It is arranged on the stage. The first big winning opening 25A is a special winning device that opens and closes in a special game (also referred to as a big hit game) from the big jackpot of the special figure. A continuation port 210 is provided for continuation of the above (details will be described later). Similarly, the second big prize opening 25B is a special prize-winning device that opens and closes in special games. In the second big prize opening 25B, in addition to the prize-winning mouth, there is a privilege port 211 related to the special game after the special game. Is provided.

In addition, a plurality of normal winning ports 27 are arranged at the left side of the first and second special figure starting ports 23A, 23B, and an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the game area 20.
Note that a large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20 of the game board 2.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, outside the game area 20, a special figure display device 28 in which special figures are displayed in a variable manner, a normal symbol display device 29 in which ordinary figures are displayed in a variable manner, and a special figure holding memory are displayed. A special figure hold number display device 281 and a general figure hold number display device 291 for displaying a hold of a normal figure are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a winning opening in the game area 20, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path. 12 is paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls to be paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 44 is not depicted, but is provided under the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side) and a frame side (outer frame 10, Two types of terminals are used to output signals output from the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30) to the hall computer. In this embodiment, the gaming state is provided via one external connection terminal plate 38. And a signal indicating the game result is transmitted to the hall computer.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, with a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device as sub-control devices centering on the main control device 40 that controls the game. 43. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the production symbol control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., all of which are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed.

The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility through the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main controller 40 has a glass frame opening SW for detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) 11 and the inner frame 30 are open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. (Switch) 501, inner frame opening SW502, first start port SW503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 23A, a second start port SW504 for detecting a ball entering the second special figure start port 23B, Normal symbol operation SW 505 for detecting entry to the normal operation gate 22, winning port SW 506 for detecting entry to the normal winning port 27, and first count SW 507 for detecting entry to the first big winning port 25 A To the second count SW 508 for detecting the entrance to the second grand prize opening 25B, to the continuation SW 509 for detecting the entrance to the continuation opening 210 of the first big prize opening 25A, to the privilege entrance 211 of the second big prize opening 25B. Detecting incoming balls Detection signal from the benefits SW510 and the like are input.

  Further, the main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and issues the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, the effect. Output of a command to the symbol control device 43, and a special symbol display device 28, a special symbol reservation number display device 281, a normal symbol display device 29, and a general symbol reservation number display device 291 via a symbol display device relay terminal board 533 Display control.

  Further, the main controller 40 drives the first and second big prize opening solenoids 512 and 513 via the game board relay terminal board 531 to open the first and second big prize opening 25A and 25B. In addition, the power utility solenoid 514 of the power utility is driven to open and close the power utility at the second special figure starting port 23B.

The output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 38.
The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 41 is a ball break SW 520 that detects that the ball tank 31 is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534, and a payout that detects that a game ball has been paid out. Detection signals such as SW 522 and full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full are input. In accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40, the payout motor 521 is operated to pay out the game ball. In addition, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 60 via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with the loan request signal to pay out the balls. The operation signals of the lending request and the settlement request by the ball lending and settlement SWs 171 and 172 are input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit 60.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 and a touch SW 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. Based on the command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524, The firing motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

  Detection signals such as a jog dial operation detection SW 551 for detecting an operation of the jog dial 16 and a button operation detection SW 552 for detecting an operation of the game button 15 are input to the sub integrated control device 42.

  Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a command for displaying a pseudo symbol of a special figure is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

Next, the configuration of the first grand prize winning port 25A provided with the continuation port 210 will be described.
The continuation port 210 may be arranged in such a manner that it is difficult for a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 25A to enter.

  That is, for example, an opening / closing member 300 that opens and closes the continuation port 210 may be provided, and the opening / closing member 300 may be operated by the motor 301 to open and close the continuation port 210 (see FIG. 5A). The position and orientation may be configured to be variable, and the position and orientation of the continuation port 210 may be moved by the motor 301 (see FIG. 5B). Of course, both the opening / closing member 300 and the mechanism for changing the position and orientation of the continuation opening 210 may be provided.

  In addition, for example, a Kroon 302 that is connected to a ball entrance 25A-1 provided in the first grand prize opening 25A and has three distribution ports as an example is provided, and one of these distribution ports is provided. May be used as the continuation port 210, and the remaining distribution ports 302a and 302b may be used as lost ports (see FIG. 6).

  By doing this, the probability that a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A will enter the continuation opening 210 is suppressed, and even if a big hit game is played, the final round is not necessarily reached. For this reason, it is possible to give a thrill and tension to the player, and to entertain the player by the behavior of the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A.

Of course, the continuation port 210 may be arranged in such a manner that a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 25A can easily enter.
[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

  The pachinko machine 1 extracts the random number value for the usual map due to the entrance to the working gate 22 of the usual figure, performs a lottery lottery based on the random number value, and if the result of the lottery lottery is a win, The winning result is confirmed and displayed on the display device 29, and the utility is released. As a result, it is possible to win the second special figure starting port 23B.

  If there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23A or the second special figure starting port 23B, a random number value for the special figure is extracted due to these, and whether or not the special figure is determined based on the random number value. A determination is made. Thereafter, the special figure relating to the determination of success / failure made due to the entry into the first special figure starting port 23A will be made according to the first special figure and the result made due to the entry into the second special figure starting port 23B. The special figure relating to the determination is referred to as a second special figure. Then, the special symbol display device 28 starts the symbol variation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol display device 21 starts the symbol variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  After that, by stopping the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 28 and the effect symbol display device 21 and displaying the special symbol in a definite manner, the result of the determination of success or failure is notified. If the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined and the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on each of the display devices 28 and 21. In this case, the effect symbol display device 21 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the condition device for establishing the jackpot game start condition is activated to shift to the special game.
In the special game, the opening / closing operation of the special winning openings 25A, 25B is continued for one or more rounds, with the predetermined opening / closing operation of the first or second special winning openings 25A, 25B as one round. The special game of the pachinko machine 1 can be continued up to a maximum of 15 rounds (hereinafter, the round is denoted as R).

Here, in the special game, a round in which the first big winning opening 25A is opened is referred to as a first opening round, and a round in which the second big winning opening 25B is opened is referred to as a second opening round.
Then, as a first opening round, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 25A or when the round duration time elapses, an unconditional round that advances to the next round and a game ball continues to the continuation opening When entering 210, there is a conditional round that advances to the next round. Unconditional rounds and conditional rounds are rounds other than the final round.

  Furthermore, conditional rounds A and B are provided in the conditional round. In the conditional round A, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 25A or when the round duration has elapsed after the start of the round, the round ends and the round continues If a game ball has entered the continuation opening 210, the process proceeds to the next round. Further, in the conditional round B, when a game ball enters the continuation opening 210, the round ends immediately and proceeds to the next round.

  In addition, after the special game is finished, the probability variation game that makes the winning probability of the special figure a high probability state, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure are shortened, and the opening time of the general utility is extended to It is possible to execute a special game that gives a short-time game that is advantageous to the implementation. The granting of the bonus game is made on the condition that the entrance into the bonus slot 211 occurs in the second opening round. One of the probability variation game and the short-time game may be a privilege game. Moreover, it is good also as a structure to which a short-time game is provided according to a jackpot symbol.

  In addition, as the second opening round, a long ground in which the opening time of the second grand prize opening 25B is long (a time in which the second big winning opening 25B can be easily entered) and the opening time is short. There is a short round that is (a time that makes it very difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the second big prize opening 25B). Whether the bonus game is awarded is determined by setting the second opening round to either the long ground or the short round.

Hereinafter, details of the operation will be described based on a program process executed by the main controller 40.
(1) Main Routine FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of this process (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining process (S111). It is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If the determination is negative (S100: no), the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), an initial value random number update process (S101), a big hit determination random number (random number counter) update process (S102), which is a random value for determining whether or not the special figure is true, and a special figure big hit symbol determination Random number (random number counter) update process (S103), normal hit determination random number (random number counter) update process (S104), reach determination random number (random number counter) update process for special figure reach (S105) , Fluctuation pattern determination random number (random number counter) update process (S106), winning confirmation process (S107), success / failure determination process (S108), each output process (S109), fraud monitoring process (S110) And the initial random number update process (S111) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

(2) Winning Confirmation Process Next, the “winning confirmation process” (S107) will be described.
The “start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 8 is a subroutine executed by the main control device 40. In this process, the winning to the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B is confirmed and extracted at the time of winning. The pending storage process of the various random values is performed.

  In the “start winning confirmation process”, first, based on the detection signals of the first and second start openings SW503 and 504, it is confirmed whether or not there is a prize in the first and second special figure start openings 23A and 23B (S200). If there is a prize (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether the number of reserved memories corresponding to each start port has already reached the upper limit and is not full (S201).

  Here, the reserved memory corresponding to the first special figure starting port 23A is referred to as a first reserved memory, and the reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure starting port 23B is referred to as a second reserved memory. The upper limit number of each reserved storage is four. If the reserved memory corresponding to the winning start port is not full (S201: yes), in the extracted random number reserved memory process of S202, a plurality of random number values (random hit determination random number, random hit symbol determining random number) resulting from the winning , Reach determination random number, lost symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.). If the winning start opening is the first special figure starting opening 23A, it is stored as the first reserved memory, and if it is the second special figure starting opening 23B, it is stored as the second reserved memory.

Further, in this process, the number of lighting of the special figure hold number display device 281 is increased and the current hold memory number is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.
(3) About the success / failure determination processing Next, the “win / failure determination processing” (S108) will be described.

  FIGS. 9 to 12 are flowcharts of a special map “win / fail determination process” executed by the main controller 40. As shown in FIG. 9, the “win / fail determination process” confirms whether or not the special electric accessory for opening the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is operating, and if it is not operating (S300: no) It is confirmed whether the special figure is fluctuating, and if it is not fluctuating (S301: no), it is confirmed whether the special symbol of the special figure is displayed (S302). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: yes), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If the confirmed symbol is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), it is confirmed whether there is at least one of the first and second reserved memories as shown in FIG. 10 (S310). If there is no pending storage (S310: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing”. If there is a reserved memory (S310: yes), the number of memories is subtracted and a shift process of the reserved memory is performed (S311). By the shift process, the oldest stored memory out of the first and second stored memories becomes the target of the determination.

  In addition, it is good also considering the 2nd reservation memory as the object of a success / failure determination over the 1st reservation memory (the 2nd reservation memory may be preferentially digested). That is, when the second reserved memory exists, the oldest second reserved memory is set as a determination result, and when the second reserved memory does not exist, the oldest first reserved memory is set as a determination result. good.

  Next, in the process of S312, the probability variation flag is confirmed to confirm whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state (if the probability variation flag is “1”, the probability variation is in progress). If the probability change is in progress (S312: yes), the success / failure determination table at the time of the probability change is compared with the big hit determination random number for the stored memory that is the target of the success / failure determination to determine whether or not it is a big hit (S313). ).

If the probability change is not in progress (S312: no), whether or not it is a big hit is determined by comparing the normal probability (low probability) determination table with the big hit determination random number (S314).
In the subsequent process of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit.

If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the reserved storage that is the object of the determination.
In the process of S317, a variation pattern such as a variation time for a special figure jackpot displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined based on the variation random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination.

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed in S318. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol or the like, the opening pattern of the jackpot game (such as the opening mode of the first and second jackpots 25A and 25B in each round) is set. Note that a jackpot game release pattern may be set by executing a jackpot game selection process described later. In addition to this, for example, the time for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

  In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), a change pattern such as a change time for a special figure loss displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined in the process of S319. In the subsequent lose setting process (S320), if the gaming state is a probable change and a short time, the probability change counter and the short time counter for counting these durations are subtracted.

  After each setting process of S318 or S320, in the process of S321, the symbol variation start control of the special symbol display device 28 is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and “special game” Move to “Process”. The variation start command and the symbol designating command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate.

  When the special symbol is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 9 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 11, when it is confirmed that the symbol change time has passed (S330: yes), the fixed symbol display process In (S331), control is performed to end the special symbol variation display of the special symbol display device 28, and the symbol confirmation is performed so that the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 terminate the pseudo symbol variation display and the effect display. The command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If the confirmed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 9 (S302: yes), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 12, and it is confirmed whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has ended. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the fixed symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the final symbol display of the special symbol display device 28 is controlled to be terminated by the final symbol display end processing (S341). A command is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the special figure.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit (S342). If it is a combination that makes a big hit (S342: yes), if the probability variation flag is "1" (S343: yes) The probability variation flag is set to “0” (S344). Next, if the hour / hour flag is “1” (S345: yes), “0” is set to the hour / hour flag (S346). With these processes, the gaming state during the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

  In the process of S347, the operation of the condition device is started. In the process of S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started. The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in the jackpot game, and the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the special electric accessory.

And a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 to start the big hit effect by the big hit start effect process (S349), and the process proceeds to the “special game process”.
In the process of S342, if the combination is not a big hit (S342: no), it is confirmed whether the probability variation flag is “1” (S350). If the probability variation flag is “1” (S350: yes), the probability variation is described. It is confirmed whether or not the counter (the number of times of change in probability) is “0” (S351). If it is “0” (S351: yes), the probability variation flag is set to “0” (S352).

  In the subsequent process, it is confirmed whether or not the hour / hour flag is “1” (S353). If the hour / hour flag is “1” (S353: yes), it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter (number of hour / hour) is “0”. Confirm (S354). If it is “0” (S354: yes), the time reduction flag is set to “0” (S355).

  In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S356, a state designation command including information on a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  As described above, in the “correction determination process”, a plurality of commands are transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42. The symbol variation of the effect symbol display device 21 is started by the variation start command of the process of S321. In this case, the variation pattern designation together with the variation start command, the hold designation of the first or second special figure, and a symbol at a slight interval. Commands such as designation (special drawing designation) and model information designation are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

  During symbol variation, the symbol variation is stopped by the symbol confirmation command (stop designation) in S331 and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed. During the confirmation display, information such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag indicating the gaming state is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 by the state designation command in S356. It should be noted that the state designation command may be transmitted when the special figure is confirmed and displayed, and in the true / false determination process, the state designation command is substantially transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 at the end of the confirmation display.

(4) About the jackpot game selection process Next, the jackpot game selection process that is called in S318 of the success / failure determination process and determines the release pattern of the jackpot game will be described.

  Here, as an example of the jackpot game selection process, a jackpot game selection process 1 for determining an opening pattern according to the jackpot symbol and a jackpot game selection process 2 for determining an opening pattern according to the game state will be described.

  First, regarding the jackpot game selection process 1 (see FIG. 13), in S360, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol 1 is a big hit. When an affirmative determination is made (S360: Yes), the process proceeds to S361, and when a negative determination is made (S360: No), the process proceeds to S362.

  In S361, 1-14R is the first release round, 15R (final round) is the second release round, and the first release rounds in 1-14R are all unconditional rounds. This processing is completed.

  In S362, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol 2 is a big hit. When an affirmative determination is made (S362: Yes), the process proceeds to S363, and when a negative determination is made (S362: No), the process proceeds to S364.

  In S363, 1-14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and the first open rounds in 1-14R are all open patterns that are conditional round A. Game 2 is selected and the process ends.

  In S364, 1-14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and the first open round in 1-14R is the open pattern in which all the conditional rounds B are open patterns. Game 3 is selected and the process ends.

  When the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the second open round, which is the final round of jackpot games 1 to 3, becomes a long ground, and when it is not a bonus symbol, the final round becomes a short round.

  The jackpot symbol 1 may be a privilege symbol. By doing so, in addition to the benefits of probability-changing games and short-time games, a large number of prize balls can be awarded in the big hit game, and the game can be sharpened. On the other hand, bonus symbols other than jackpot symbols 1 and 2 may be used. In this way, when a privilege is granted, the winning ball in the big hit game is suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively awarded the winning ball.

Further, the opening pattern may be determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol.
Specifically, for example, when the big hit symbol 1 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 with a probability of 10%. May be. Further, for example, when the big hit symbol 2 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 30%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 60%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 10%. . Also, for example, if the big hit symbol 3 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 60%. .

  At this time, if the jackpot symbol is a privilege symbol, an open pattern with a smaller number of prize balls is selected with a higher probability, and if it is not a privilege symbol, an open pattern with a larger number of prize balls may be selected with a higher probability. good. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the open pattern with a larger number of prize balls will be selected with a higher probability, and if it is not a bonus symbol, the unlock pattern with a smaller number of prize balls will be selected with a higher probability. good. By doing this, the game can be sharpened.

  On the other hand, for the big hit game selection process 2 (see FIG. 14), in S370, it is determined whether or not the current game state is a normal state (a state where no bonus game is being performed). When an affirmative determination is made (S370: Yes), the process proceeds to S371, and when a negative determination is made (S370: No), the process proceeds to S372.

In S371, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and the process ends.
In S372, it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability variation gaming state. If an affirmative determination is made (S372: Yes), the process proceeds to S373, and if a negative determination is made (when the probability variation game is not performed and only the short-time game is performed) ( S372: No), the process proceeds to S374.

In S373, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and the process ends.
In S374, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and the process ends.
As in the big hit game selection processing 1, when the big hit symbol is a bonus symbol, the final round of the big hit games 1 to 3 becomes a long ground, and when the big hit symbol is not a special bonus symbol, the final round becomes a short round.

  Further, the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, for example, in the normal state, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 10%. Further, for example, in the case of a probability variation game state, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%. Also, for example, in the case of not in the probability variation gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 20%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 60%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. May be.

  By doing so, when a bonus game is being performed, the number of prize balls awarded in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls. Of course, on the contrary, when a bonus game is being performed, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls increases with a relatively high probability may be selected. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

  It should be noted that a jackpot game release pattern may be determined according to both the jackpot symbol and the game state, or a jackpot game release pattern may be determined by a probability lottery according to both the jackpot symbol and the game state.

  Moreover, although 1-14R (1st open round) in jackpot game 1-3 is the same aspect, you may make it the 1st open round of a different aspect coexist. At this time, depending on the jackpot symbol and the gaming state, it is determined how many unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) are included in 1-14R, and at what round the conditional round exists, The number of prize balls given in the jackpot game may be adjusted.

Needless to say, the more unconditional rounds are included, the more prize balls are awarded in the jackpot game.
Even if the unconditional round includes 10R and the conditional round includes 4R, there are many rounds that can be surely digested if the conditional round is a later round. For example, if 1-10R is an unconditional round and 11-14R is a conditional round, 1-10R can be digested reliably. For this reason, more prize balls are awarded to the player with a higher probability.

  On the other hand, if the conditional round is the earlier round, fewer rounds can be reliably digested. For example, if 1-4R is a conditional round and 5-14R is an unconditional round, there is no round that can be reliably digested. For this reason, possibility that many prize balls will be awarded to a player will become low.

  For this reason, for example, when the jackpot symbol is not a bonus symbol or in a normal state, the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional rounds A) is increased so that more prize balls are awarded with higher probability. Or a conditional round as the back round. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol or a bonus game is being played, the number of unconditional rounds etc. will be reduced or conditional rounds will be given so that a few prize balls will be awarded with higher probability. Can be the previous round. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls.

  Of course, on the contrary, if the jackpot symbol is not a bonus symbol or is in a normal state, the number of unconditional rounds will be reduced or conditional rounds will be increased so that a few prize balls will be awarded with higher probability. It is good as the round. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol or a bonus game is being played, the number of unconditional rounds will be increased or conditional rounds will be increased so that more prize balls will be awarded with higher probability. It may be the back round. By doing this, the game can be sharpened.

Further, the number of unconditional rounds and the number of conditional rounds may be determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the jackpot symbol or gaming state.
In addition to this, an opening pattern may be determined according to the type of special figure corresponding to the determination of whether or not the game is a big hit.

  Specifically, when a win / fail judgment corresponding to the first special figure is won, an opening pattern to which a lot of prize balls are given is set, and a win / no-go judgment corresponding to the second special figure is won. In such a case, an open pattern to which a few prize balls are given may be set. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the number of prize balls given during the short-time game and prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls.

  On the other hand, when the winning / failing judgment corresponding to the first special figure is won, an opening pattern to which a few prize balls are given is set and the winning / judging judgment corresponding to the second special figure is won. May be set to an open pattern to which many prize balls are given. By doing so, many prize balls are awarded during the short-time game, and the game can be sharpened.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the determination is made, the sub integrated control device 42 performs the symbol variation by the pseudo symbol based on the change start command, the symbol confirmation command, etc. The result is notified. Here, when displaying the pseudo symbol according to the jackpot symbol, and notifying whether or not the bonus game is given by the pseudo symbol that is confirmed and displayed, using a symbol different from the pseudo symbol, It is good also as a structure which alert | reports which open | release pattern was selected. By doing so, the opening pattern of the big hit game can be notified separately from the presence or absence of the bonus game, and the range of effects can be widened.

(5) Special Game Process Next, the “special game process” will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the “special game process”, first, in the process of S400, it is confirmed whether the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S400). If it is operating (S400: yes), the process of S401 is performed. Check whether the first or second grand prize opening 25A, 25B is open.

  If the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether it is in the interval (S402), and if not in the interval (S402: no), the big hit end effect It is confirmed whether it is in the middle (S403), if it is not during the big hit end effect (S403: no), it is checked whether the big hit start production time has passed (S404), and if the big hit start production time has passed (S404: yes) In the large winning opening opening process of S405, the first 1R winning opening opens the first large winning opening 25A and returns. During the opening of the first grand prize winning opening 25A, it is possible to enter the continuation opening 210, and the continuation opening 210 becomes effective.

  If the first or second grand prize opening 25A, 25B is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 16, based on the open pattern of the special game being executed, Determine the mode. When the current round is an unconditional round, the process proceeds to S411. When the current round is A, the process proceeds to S412. When the current round is B, the process proceeds to S413. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S414. .

In S411, an unconditional round end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
In S412, a conditional round A end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
In S413, a conditional round B end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.

  In S414, it is determined whether the conditions according to the mode of the current round are satisfied, and the process proceeds to S415. Specifically, for example, when the current round is a long ground or a short round, the end flag is set when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number or when a predetermined duration has elapsed. At this time, the presence / absence of a ball entering the privilege port 211 is detected, and if there is a ball, a ball entry flag is set.

  In S415, it is determined whether or not the round duration has ended. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S417. When a negative determination is obtained (S415: No), the process proceeds to S416.

  In S416, it is determined whether or not the end flag is “1 (end)”. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S416: Yes), the process proceeds to S417. If a negative determination is obtained (S416: No), this process ends.

  In S417, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is “1 (continuation)”. If a positive determination is obtained (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S418. If a negative determination is obtained (S417: No), the process proceeds to S423 in FIG.

  In S418, the number of rounds is incremented, and in S419, the continuation flag is cleared. In subsequent S420, the big hit interval process is executed, and this process ends. In the big hit interval process, a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to start the big hit interval effect.

  If it is during the interval in the process of S402 in FIG. 15 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 17, it is confirmed whether the big hit interval time has elapsed in the process of S421, and if it has elapsed (S421: yes), Whether it is the final round (15R) is confirmed (S422), and if it is the final round (S422: yes), a jackpot end effect process (S423) is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is sent to the sub integrated control device 42. , End the jackpot game and return.

  On the other hand, if it is not the final round in the process of S422 (S422: no), it is checked whether or not the previous round was 14R (S424). If it is not 14R (S424: no), the first round in the process of S425 is performed. The grand prize opening 25A is opened.

  If it is 14R in the process of S424 (S424: yes), the process of releasing the second big prize opening 25B is executed as the final round (15R) in the process of S426, and the process returns. During the opening of the second big prize opening 25B, it is possible to enter the privilege opening 211, and the privilege opening 211 becomes effective.

  If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S403 in FIG. 15 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 18, it is confirmed whether the end time of the jackpot end effect time has passed (S430). (S430: yes), a process (S431) for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is executed, and a process (S432) for stopping the operation of the condition device is executed.

  In the subsequent processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a ball entering the privilege port 211, and it is confirmed whether or not the game is shifted to the probable game after the special game is finished (S433). In order to confirm the entry into the privilege port 211, it is desirable to set an entry flag or the like at the time of entry and confirm the entry flag.

If the game shifts to the probability change game (S433: yes), the probability change setting process (S434) and the process of setting “1” to the probability change flag (S435) are performed.
Next, in S436, it is checked whether or not the special game is finished by entering the privilege port 211, and if the transition to the short-time game is made (S436: yes), the short-time setting process (S437). And the process which sets "1" to a time-short flag (S438) is performed.

  Thereafter, a command to end the big hit game is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S439), and information indicating whether or not to shift to the open extended game state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the like as a state designation command (S440). ). Then return.

  In special games, up to 15R games are possible. In the special games 1R to 14R, the first big winning opening 25A is opened, and the next round is performed by entering the continuation opening 210 in each round. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the next round and the thrill feeling that the special game will end. In this case, when continuing to the next round, as shown in FIG. 19A, it is desirable to indicate the continuation of the special game on the effect symbol display device 21. For example, a round number display 700, a smiling character 701, a continuation confirmation display 702, and a jackpot symbol 703 are displayed on the display screen.

  In the final 15R of the special game, the second grand prize opening 25B is opened and the privilege port 211 is made effective. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), it is desirable to promote the acquisition of a privilege game such as probability change and time saving in the effect symbol display device 21. For example, the number of rounds displayed on the display screen, the character 701 with a cloudy expression, the display 704 that prompts the player to enter the bonus slot 211, and the jackpot symbol 703 are displayed.

  Then, by entering the privilege port 211, a probabilistic game and a short-time game are awarded after the special game is completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19C, in the effect symbol display device 21, for example, a round number display 700, a bright smile character 701, a bonus game acquisition display 705, a jackpot symbol 703, etc. are displayed on the display screen. To do.

(6) Unconditional Round End Determination Process Next, an unconditional round end determination process that is called in S411 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the unconditional round will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. explain.

  In S500, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred for the first big winning opening 25A. When a positive determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S501, and when a negative determination is obtained (S500: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S501, the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S502.
In S502, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S503, and if a negative determination is obtained (S502: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S503, “1” is set in the end flag, and the process proceeds to S504.
In S504, “1” is set to the continuation flag, and this process is terminated.
(7) Conditional Round A End Determination Process Next, the conditional round A end determination process which is called in S412 of the special game process and determines whether or not the conditional round A is ended will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.

  In S510, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred for the first big winning opening 25A. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), this process ends.

In S511, the number of winning prizes to the first big winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S512.
In S512, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S512: Yes), the process proceeds to S513, and when a negative determination is obtained (S512: No), the process proceeds to S514.

In S513, “1” is set in the end flag, and the process proceeds to S514.
In S514, based on the signal from the continuation SW 509, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S514: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and if a negative determination is obtained (S514: No), this process ends.

In S515, “1” is set in the continuation flag, and this process is terminated.
(8) Conditional Round B End Determination Process Next, the conditional round B end determination process which is called in S413 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the conditional round B will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.

  In S520, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred for the first big winning opening 25A. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S521, and when a negative determination is obtained (S520: No), this process ends.

In S521, the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S522.
In S522, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S522: Yes), the process proceeds to S523, and if a negative determination is obtained (S522: No), the process proceeds to S524.

In S523, “1” is set in the end flag, and the process proceeds to S514.
In S524, based on the signal from the continuation SW 509, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if a negative determination is obtained (S524: No), this process is terminated.

In S525, “1” is set in the continuation flag, and in the subsequent S526, “1” is set in the end flag, and this processing ends.
[effect]
Thus, according to this pachinko machine 1, it is possible to reach the final 15R in which the privilege port 211 becomes effective unless the continuation condition is satisfied by entering the continuation port 210 during the special game, In addition, even if the final 15R can be reached, if the player cannot enter the bonus slot 211, the bonus will not be given, so the player will secure the prize ball by special game and aim to continue the round and win the bonus. It is possible to play games while improving the player's expectation and thrill, and enriching the fun of the game.

  In addition, by separately providing the first grand prize opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 and the second big prize opening 25B provided with the special opening 211, the player can decide which one will be opened and which one aims to continue. It is possible to enjoy the game by clarifying the purpose of the game such as aiming at the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, this pachinko machine is provided with a single big prize opening 25 in the game area 20 of the game board 2, and a special ball entry hole 212 is provided inside the big prize opening 25. .

  In special games, the big prize opening 25 is opened in all rounds, and in each round, the big prize winning is performed in the same manner as the first and second big prize winning openings 25A, 25B are opened in the first embodiment. The mouth 25 is opened. In 1R to 14R, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation entrance for continuing the special game, and in the final round, the special entrance 212 is used as a privilege entrance for granting a privilege. In other words, the special winning opening 25 is opened in both the first opening round and the second opening round, and in the conditional rounds A and B, the special winning opening 212 is used as a continuation opening, and in the second opening round, The special entrance 212 is used as a privilege entrance.

  Except for these configurations, it has the same basic configuration as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In the drawings, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  This pachinko machine is provided with a normal operation gate 22 at the right side of the center case 200 in the game area 20 of the game board 2. In addition, a second special figure starting port 23B that is opened and closed by a utility member is provided at a position below the normal operation gate 22.

  FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the present pachinko machine, and the main control device 40 drives and controls the big prize opening solenoid 512 to open and close the big prize opening 25 in the special game. Further, a detection signal is received from a special entrance SW 515 that detects entry into the special entrance 212.

As in the first embodiment, this pachinko machine executes “win / fail determination processing” and “big hit game selection processing”, and if the determination result is big hit, executes “special game processing”.
In the unconditional round end determination process, the conditional round A end determination process, and the conditional round B end determination process called in S411, S412, and S413 of the “special game processing” of the second embodiment, the first big prize opening 25A Instead, the processing is performed based on the ball entering the big winning opening 25. In the “special game process” of the second embodiment, S450 to S453 (FIG. 25) are executed instead of the processes of S421 to S426 (FIG. 17) in the “special game process” of the first embodiment.

  That is, in the process of S402 of the “special game process”, if it is during the big hit interval (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 25, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit interval time has passed in the process of S450. If it is (S450: yes), it is confirmed whether it is the final round (15R) (S451), and if it is the final round (S451: yes), the big hit end effect processing (S452) is executed, and this processing Then, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, the jackpot game is terminated and the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is not the final round in the process of S451 (S451: no), the special winning opening 25 is opened in the process of S453.
In S453, it is confirmed whether or not it is the final round (15R). If it is not the final round (15R), the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation port, and if it is the final round (15R), The special entrance 212 is used as a privilege entrance.

[effect]
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, the special entrance 212 is entered unless the continuation condition is achieved by entering the special entrance 212 serving as the continuation entrance during the special game. Does not reach the final 15R, which is switched to the privilege port. Even if the final 15R is reached, the privilege is not granted unless the player can enter the special entrance 212 serving as the privilege entrance.

  For this reason, players can secure award balls for special games and can play while aiming to continue the round and gain special benefits, improve the player's expectation and thrill, and enrich the game's interest Can be.

In addition, one special entrance 212 serves as a continuation opening and a bonus opening, and as a player, the target place is constant even if the purpose is different, so that the game can be enjoyed without confusion.
[Other Embodiments]
(1) In 1st Embodiment, although the privilege port 211 is provided in the 2nd big prize opening 25B, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the privilege port 211. FIG. In the second embodiment, the special entrance 212 provided in the special winning opening 25 is used as a continuation opening, but the special entrance 212 may not be used as a continuation opening. In such a case, it is conceivable to determine whether or not to give a bonus game after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. Even if it has such a structure, the same effect can be acquired.

  (2) In the first and second embodiments, the final round of the jackpot game is the second open round, and the player enters the special entrance 211 or the special entrance 212 used as the special entrance in the final round. Then, a privilege game is given.

  However, the second round may be other than the final round. In such a case, in the second opening round, the special entrance 211 (or the special entrance 212 used as the special entrance) is used as the continuation entrance, and the entry to the continuation entrance is required for the next round. You may make it go. Of course, you may be allowed to proceed to the next round unconditionally. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (3) In addition, a stopping device for stopping the game ball is provided at the first grand prize opening 25A of the first embodiment and the big winning opening 25 of the second embodiment, and the stopping device is stopped by the stopping device during operation. A game ball that has not been played may be configured such that it is difficult to enter the special entrance 211 or the special entrance 212. Then, the stopping device is operated in a round in which the first grand prize opening 25A or the grand prize opening 25 is opened, and the game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 25A and the like are stopped at the stopping device, and the balls are entered. When the number reaches a predetermined number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the round, the game ball that has been stopped is released and the game ball is allowed to enter the special entrance 211 or the special entrance 212. You may provide the round of the aspect. The round is referred to as a conditional round C.

  In the conditional round C, game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A and the like are stopped for a certain period of time, so the round does not end immediately, and there are many in the first big prize opening 25A and the like. Of game balls can be entered. By using the conditional round C instead of the conditional round A, the same effect can be obtained.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

S313 and S314 of the success / failure determination process in the first and second embodiments correspond to an example of a determination unit, and the big hit game selection processes 1 and 2 correspond to an example of a determination unit.
Further, the special game processing 405, S425, and S426 in the first embodiment and the special game processing S453 in the second embodiment correspond to an example of a big hit game means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 20 ... Game area | region, 23A ... 1st special figure starting port, 23B ... 2nd special figure starting port, 25 ... Grand prize opening, 25A ... 1st big prize opening, 25B ... No. 2 major winning openings, 40 ... main control device, 42 ... sub-integrated control device, 200 ... center case, 210 ... continuation opening, 211 ... privilege opening, 212 ... special entry opening, 300 ... opening / closing member, 302 ... croon, 302a ... the sorting window.

A ball game machine according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems,
By opening the special winning port specific region is provided, comprising a jackpot gaming unit for performing jackpot gaming composed of a plurality of rounds, and determining means for determining a mode of the round constituting the jackpot gaming, the As an aspect of the round other than the last round, when the round ends, an unconditional round that unconditionally advances to the next round, and when a game ball enters a specific area during the continuation of the round, If the game ball does not enter the specific area during the round, the conditional round in which the big hit game being executed is terminated without proceeding to the next round is provided.

Further, as described in claim 3, the state defining the probability that is determined to hit in this determination, the gaming state, determining means, gaming state when the advisability judgment is determined per been made And determining the aspect of the round that constitutes the jackpot game to be performed based on the corresponding, based on at least one of the random numbers extracted due to the ball entering the starting port according to the determination of appropriateness Also good.

Further, as a modified example, the determining means includes at least one of a gaming state at the time of determining whether or not the winning determination is made and a random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port related to the determination of appropriateness You may determine the aspect of the round which comprises the jackpot game performed based on the corresponding by the lottery of the probability defined according to one side ( the lottery according to the probability ) .

As a further modification , the state that determines the probability of entering the start opening or the probability of being determined to be a hit in the determination of the winning is set as a gaming state, and the determining means is used when the determination of whether or not the hit is determined to be successful. The number of unconditional rounds included in the jackpot game to be performed due to the hit based on at least one of the game state and the random number extracted due to the entrance to the starting port according to the determination of hit Alternatively, the timing when the conditional round arrives may be determined.

Also, the opening pattern may be determined by lottery according to the probability determined according to the type of jackpot symbol.
Specifically, for example, when the big hit symbol 1 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 with a probability of 10%. May be. Further, for example, when the big hit symbol 2 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 30%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 60%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 10%. . Also, for example, if the big hit symbol 3 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 60%. .

A ball game machine according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems,
A jackpot game means for performing a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of rounds by opening a jackpot with a specific area when it is determined that the lottery is based on the starting ball ,
Determining means for determining a mode of the round constituting the jackpot game , wherein the round mode is
When the round ends, an unconditional round that advances unconditionally to the next round;
When a game ball enters the specific area while the round is continuing, the prize winning opening is immediately closed to proceed to the next round, and the game ball does not enter the specific area while the round is continuing In some cases, a conditional round is provided that does not proceed to the next round but ends the jackpot game being executed ,
The determining means selects the unconditional round or the conditional round as the round other than the last round of the predetermined number of times.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2,
A jackpot game means for performing a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of rounds by opening a jackpot with a specific area when it is determined that the lottery is based on the starting ball ,
Determining means for determining the aspect of the round that constitutes the jackpot game, and as the aspect of the round,
When the round ends, an unconditional round that advances unconditionally to the next round;
When a game ball enters the specific area while the round is continuing, the prize winning opening is immediately closed to proceed to the next round, and the game ball does not enter the specific area while the round is continuing In some cases, a conditional round is provided that does not proceed to the next round but ends the jackpot game being executed,
The determination means sets a ratio of the unconditional round and the conditional round that constitute the round other than the last round of the predetermined number of times .

Since the ratio of the unconditional round and conditional round of one jackpot game can be changed, the bullet ball game machine according to claim 2 has the same effect as the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3 is the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A state that determines the probability of being determined to be a win by the lottery is a gaming state,
The determining means determines the aspect of the round that constitutes the jackpot game to be performed based on the game state based on the gaming state at the time of the determination of whether or not the winning is determined. Features.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3 is based on a gaming state when it is determined to be a win, for example, based on a difference between a normal gaming state, a high probability state, or a short-time gaming state, and performs an unconditional round or a conditional round. Select or set the ratio of unconditional round and conditional round in one big hit game. Thereby, the effect which suppresses the number of prize balls, or the effect which attaches a sharpness to a game is exhibited.

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A determination means for extracting a random number due to the ball entering the starting port and performing a determination of success or failure based on the random number;
When it is determined that the winning determination is a win, a big hit game means for performing a big hit game composed of a plurality of rounds by opening a big winning opening provided with a specific area;
Determining means for determining an aspect of the round constituting the jackpot game;
With
As an aspect of the round other than the last round,
When the round ends, an unconditional round that proceeds unconditionally to the next round;
If a game ball enters the specific area during the round, the process proceeds to the next round. If a game ball does not enter the specific area during the round, the game proceeds to the next round. Without progressing, a conditional round in which the jackpot game being executed ends,
A ball game machine characterized by that is provided. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
As the aspect of the conditional round,
If the round ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game ball enters the specific area while the round continues, a condition for proceeding to the next round after the round ends With round A,
As soon as the game ball enters the specific area, the round ends immediately, and the conditional round B proceeds to the next round,
A ball game machine characterized by that is provided. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A state that determines the probability of entering the starting opening, or the probability of being determined to be the hit in the determination of success or failure, is a gaming state,
The determination means includes at least one of the gaming state at the time of the determination of success / failure determined to be the winning and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the start port related to the determination of appropriateness Based on one side, determining the aspect of the round that constitutes the jackpot game to be performed due to the hit,
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 3,
The determination means includes at least one of the gaming state at the time of the determination of success / failure determined to be the winning and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the start port related to the determination of appropriateness Determining the aspect of the round that constitutes the jackpot game to be performed due to the corresponding by lottery with a probability determined according to one;
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A state that determines the probability of entering the starting opening, or the probability of being determined to be the hit in the determination of success or failure, is a gaming state,
The determination means includes at least one of the gaming state at the time of the determination of success / failure determined to be the winning and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the start port related to the determination of appropriateness Based on one, determining the number of the unconditional rounds included in the jackpot game performed due to the hit or the timing when the conditional rounds arrive,
A ball game machine characterized by

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