JP2016087440A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a game in a Pachinko machine executing a jackpot game progressing to a next round by ball entry in a continuation hole.SOLUTION: A jackpot game of the Pachinko machine includes an unconditional round for unconditionally progressing to a next round, and a conditional round for progressing to a next round on the condition that a ball enters a continuation hole provided in a first large winning hole. When a ball enters the continuation hole in a final round, in a case of producing a win by reservation memories present at that point, the Pachinko machine starts a continuation performance (a performance screen 735) representing as if a currently-executing jackpot game continues. Thereby, after termination of the jackpot game, s symbol performance is executed along with the continuation performance (a performance screen 740), and a jackpot game started by the winning is started from a round continued from the final round of the previous jackpot game (a performance screen 745).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, in a big hit game performed when a big hit is made, a variable winning device is opened over a plurality of rounds, and when a game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the V region, a ball game machine that advances to the next round Is known (Patent Document 1). According to such a ball game machine, it is possible to entertain the player by the behavior of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device, and the jackpot game may end before reaching the final round, A game with a sense of tension can be provided.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-260581

  However, in the above-described ball game machine, the big hit game may end in a short time, and in such a case, the player feels unpleasant, and as a result, the interest of the game decreases. There is a risk that.

  Also, in the final round, even if a game ball enters the V region, it cannot proceed to the next round, and no privilege is given to the player, so that the player may feel lost. As a result, there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

  An object of the present invention is to increase the interest of a game in a ball game machine that performs a jackpot game that advances to the next round when a game ball enters a specific area.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, includes a ball game machine that has at least one big prize opening and performs a big hit game that opens the big prize opening over a plurality of rounds when it is determined to be successful or not. It is configured as a storage means for extracting and storing a random number resulting from the entrance to the starting opening, a determination unit for determining whether or not based on the stored random number, a special winning opening, and a specific area is provided. Is a means to perform a jackpot game, and in the round prior to the last round of the jackpot game, the continuation prize winning opening is opened and the game ball enters the specific area as follows. Transition to the round, and if it does not enter, the jackpot game is ended in the round, or the jackpot game means for ending the jackpot game after the end of the final round, and determination of success / failure based on the stored random number Pre-reading means for performing pre-reading determination to determine whether or not the random number is a specific value before being performed, and when the big hit game is ended because the game ball has not entered the specific area, the pre-reading determination is stored. When the random number is determined to be a specific value corresponding to the winning / no-going determination, an effect means for performing an effect of notifying that the random number is the specific value is provided.

  According to such a configuration, even if the big hit game ends before reaching the final round because the game ball has not entered the specific area, the random number stored at that time When it is a win, that fact is notified. For this reason, it is possible to relieve the shock caused by the end of the big hit game and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, as described in claim 2, the ball game machine further includes a normal big prize opening configured as a big prize opening, and the big hit gaming means is usually large in the first round in the big hit gaming. The winning opening may be opened to move to the next round regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered a specific area.

According to such a configuration, since the big hit game continues for at least two rounds, it is possible to entertain the player when it is a win.
In addition, in a bullet ball game machine that has a big hit game that opens a big prize opening over a plurality of rounds when there is at least one big winning opening, Storage means for extracting and storing; winner determination means for determining success / failure based on stored random numbers; continuous winning prize opening configured as a big winning opening and provided with a specific area; means for playing a big hit game In the round before the final round of the jackpot game, the continual winning opening is opened, and the game ball moves to the next round due to the entry into a specific area, and if it does not enter, The jackpot game ends in the round, and the continual big prize opening is opened in the final round, and the big hit is made after the final round, regardless of whether or not the game ball enters the specific area. A jackpot gaming means for ending the technique, a prefetching means for performing a prefetching judgment for judging whether or not the random number is a specific value before making a judgment of the validity based on the stored random number, and a final round of the jackpot game. When the game ball enters the specific area, when the random number stored by the pre-reading determination is determined to be a specific value corresponding to the winning / failing determination, an effect means for starting a specific effect is provided. You may comprise the characteristic bullet ball game machine.

  According to such a configuration, when the game ball enters the specific area in the final round of the big hit game, the specific effect is started when the random number stored at that time makes a hit. As a result, the player can grasp the occurrence of a new hit, so that he / she does not feel lost when the game ball enters a specific area in the final round, and the game ball is specified in the final round. Play games while expecting to enter the area. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The directing means make it seem that the big hit game at the time of the specific production is continued from the start of the specific production to the big hit game caused by the hit that caused the specific production. Directing may be performed.

  According to such a configuration, since the next big hit game is performed as a continuation of the big hit game in which the specific production has occurred, the game ball has entered the specific area in the final round of the previous big hit game, It can appear as if the duration of the game has been extended. For this reason, the player does not feel lost when the game ball enters the specific area in the final round, and plays the game while expecting the game ball to enter the specific area in the final round. It becomes like this. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the ball game machine has a distribution means for making the continuation big prize opening one of a difficult state where the game ball is difficult to enter the specific area and an easy state where the game ball is easy to enter the specific area. In addition, the distribution means, in the last round of the jackpot game, when the random number stored by the pre-reading determination is determined to be a specific value corresponding to the winning determination, the continuous winning prize is in an easy state If this is not the case, the continuation big prize opening may be made difficult.

  According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area in the final round when the success / failure determination based on the stored random number is not successful. For this reason, in the final round, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the specific effect is not started despite the game ball entering the specific area. Thereby, it can suppress that a game ball will approach a specific area | region in meaningless in the last round, and can enhance the interest of a game.

  In addition, in a ball game machine that performs a big hit game that opens a big winning opening over a plurality of rounds when a winning decision is made with at least one big winning opening, a random number is generated due to the ball entering the starting opening. Storage means for extracting and storing; winner determination means for determining success / failure based on stored random numbers; continuous winning prize opening configured as a big winning opening and provided with a specific area; means for playing a big hit game In the round before the final round of the jackpot game, the continual winning opening is opened, and the game ball moves to the next round due to the entry into a specific area, and if it does not enter, The jackpot game ends in the round, and the continual big prize opening is opened in the final round, and the big hit is made after the final round, regardless of whether or not the game ball enters the specific area. A jackpot gaming means for ending the technique, a prefetching means for performing a prefetching judgment for judging whether or not the random number is a specific value before a judgment of success / failure based on the stored random number, and a continuous big prize in the jackpot game When the number of game balls that have entered a specific area reaches a predetermined number of two or more in one round in which the mouth is opened, the random number stored in the pre-reading determination corresponds to the winning / failing determination. If it is determined to be a specific value, a bullet ball game machine characterized by including an effect means for performing an effect of notifying that it is determined by the determination of success or failure may be configured.

  According to such a configuration, when two or more game balls enter the specific area in any one of the rounds, if the random number stored at that time is a hit, the fact is notified. For this reason, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area fortunately, a privilege can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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 front view of the continuation determination apparatus of the pachinko machine in a 1st 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 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 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 a flowchart about the continuation opening / closing process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the end determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is an example of the production | presentation screen displayed by the continuous production in 1st Embodiment. It is an example of the production | presentation screen displayed by the continuous production in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit effect process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the continuation effect process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit effect process in 3rd 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 a settlement 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 right side 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. In addition, a second special figure starting port 23B made of a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory is installed below the normal operation gate 22 as a starting port for determining whether or not a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a special symbol) is appropriate. ing. On the other hand, immediately below the center case 200, a first special figure start port 23A capable of always entering (winning) is installed as a start port for executing the special figure determination.

  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 special figure starting port 23A, below the second special figure starting port 23B, a first big prize opening 25A that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate is arranged. A second big prize opening 25B that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate is arranged below the left side of the first special figure starting opening 23A. The first big prize opening 25A is mainly arranged so that game balls flowing down the right side of the center case 200 from the right side are won, and the second big prize opening 25B is a right-handed game ball, A game ball that flows down to the left of the center case 200 is arranged to win by left-handed.

  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 a special jackpot. The first big winning opening 25A includes a continuation opening 210 for continuing the special game. It is connected to the continuation determination device 24. The second big winning opening 25B is also a special winning device that opens and closes in a special game.

  Here, the configuration of the continuation determination device 24 will be described (see FIG. 3). The continuation determination device 24 determines the transition to the next round at the outlet 24a through which the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A is discharged and the conditional round (details will be described later) in the big hit game. And a shutter 26 that closes or opens the continuation port 210.

  The game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 25A that is opened during the big hit game is discharged from the discharge port 24a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 24a when the continuation port 210 is closed, the game ball is guided to the outlet port 24b by the shutter 26 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, when the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 24a when the continuation port 210 is open, it is determined that the game ball enters the continuation port 210 and shifts to the next round (FIG. 3 ( b)).

  The shutter 26 starts to open and close at a predetermined timing after the first grand prize opening 25 is opened, and when the first big prize opening 25 is awarded at the opening timing of the shutter 26, the continuation opening 210 is opened. There is a possibility of entering the ball.

Note that the game balls that have entered the continuation opening 210 and the outlier 24b are counted as game balls that have won the first big prize opening 25A.
Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides the continuation opening | mouth 210 inside the 1st big winning opening 25A, without providing the continuation determination apparatus 24. FIG. Further, a plate-like shutter that opens and closes the continuation port 210 may be provided, and the continuation port 210 may be opened and closed by sliding the shutter. Further, the continuation port 210 may be in a state where a winning can be made at any time.

  Further, without providing the shutter 26, the direction and position of the continuation port 210 are moved, and only the game balls that have entered the first grand prize winning port 25A at the position and timing according to the direction and position of the continuation port 210. You may make it enter the continuation port 210. Further, by moving the direction and position of the continuation opening 210, a state where it is difficult or impossible to enter the continuation opening 210 and a state where the entry is easy may be created.

  In addition, a cloon having a detachment opening formed with the continuation opening 210 is provided, and a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning opening 25A is guided to the cloon. It is good also as a structure which enters a crab ball.

In addition, a plurality of normal winning ports 27 are arranged on the left and right sides of the first special figure starting port 23A, and an out port 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.

  On the left side 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 normal figures are displayed in a variable manner, and a special figure hold 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. 4, 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 one side edge (right side in FIG. 4) 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. In the first 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. 4, 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. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, and includes a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43, centering on a main control device 40 that controls the game. It is a configuration. 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 controller 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.
The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the gaming facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 538. 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 A detection signal is input from the second count SW 508 for detecting a ball entering the second grand prize opening 25B, a continuation SW 509 for detecting a ball entering the continuation hole 210 of the first big prize port 25A, and the like.

  The main control device 40 operates according to 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, and the effects. 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. Further, the shutter solenoid 511 is driven, and the continuation opening 210 is opened and closed by the shutter 26.

  The output signal from the main control device 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 via the external connection terminal plate 538.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 detects through the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534 that the ball tank SW 520 detects that the ball tank 31 has become empty, and that the game ball has been paid out. Detection signals such as a payout SW 522 and a 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. Lending requests and settlement request operation signals from 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 SW 528 that detects the operation of the jog dial 16 and a button SW 527 that detects the 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.

[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 normal symbol display device 29 confirms and displays the winning result, and releases the electric utility. 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 (the symbol effect) 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.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the condition device that establishes the start condition for the jackpot game is activated, and the system shifts to the jackpot game.
In the big hit game, the opening / closing operation of the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is continued for a plurality of rounds with the predetermined opening / closing operation of the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B as one round.

  Here, among rounds other than the final round in the big hit game, a round in which the first big prize opening 25A is opened is a conditional round, and a round in which the second big prize opening 25B is opened is an unconditional round.

  In a conditional round, 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 the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A has entered the continuation port 210, the process proceeds to the next round. Note that, regardless of the number of balls entered into the first big prize opening 25A and the elapsed time, the round may be ended at the time when a ball enters the continuation slot 210, and the next round may be advanced.

On the other hand, in the unconditional round, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 25B or when the round duration time elapses, the round ends and proceeds to the next round.
In the final round, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 25A or when the round duration time elapses, the round ends and the big hit game ends. In addition, when a ball enters the continuation opening 210 during the final round, and there is a holding memory that is a hit, a continuation effect described later is performed.

Note that the first round in the jackpot game is always an unconditional round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first round may be a conditional round.
In the first embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games having different total round numbers and types of rounds (whether conditional rounds or unconditional rounds) are provided. As an example, jackpot game types with a total number of rounds of 2, 7, and 15 may be provided.

Hereinafter, details of the operation will be described based on a program process executed by the main controller 40.
(1) Main Routine FIG. 6 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. 7 is a subroutine executed by the main controller 40. In this process, the winning at the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B is confirmed and extracted at the 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 win 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 pending storage process of S202, a plurality of random number values (a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot symbol determining random number) due to 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.
In subsequent S203, main controller 40 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number stored on hold is a specific value (the value that will be a win in the jackpot lottery), and specifies the value of the reach determination random number stored on hold. A pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether the value is a value that is SP reach or normal reach in the design effect. Then, a prefetch command indicating the prefetch determination result is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process ends.

(3) About the success / failure determination processing Next, the “win / failure determination processing” (S108) will be described.
FIG. 8 to FIG. 11 show a flowchart of a special figure “win / fail judgment process” executed by the main controller 40. As shown in FIG. 8, 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. 9 (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, for example, based on the jackpot symbol or the like, setting of the type of jackpot game, whether to give a bonus game (probability game or short-time game) after the jackpot game is finished, and the number of times the bonus game is continued (ST number) is set. Do.

  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. 8 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 10, 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. 8 (S302: yes), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 11 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”. The command notifies the sub-integrated control device 42 of the type of jackpot game to be started.

  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) Special Game Process Next, the “special game process” will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, 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. It is confirmed whether the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is open (during the execution of the round).

  If the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether the interval between rounds is in progress (S402), and not in the interval (S402: no), It is confirmed whether the jackpot end effect is being performed (S403). If the jackpot end effect is not being performed (S403: no), it is confirmed whether the jackpot start effect time (the execution time of the jackpot start effect performed at the start of the jackpot effect) has elapsed ( If the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S404: yes), the process proceeds to S405. In S405, the special winning opening release process is executed to start the first round, and a command indicating that is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in S401 that the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is open (during a big hit game round) (S401: yes), the main controller 40 continues as shown in FIG. The mouth opening / closing process is executed, and the continuation opening 210 is opened and closed by the shutter 26 in the conditional round and the final round (S410).

  In subsequent S411, the main control device 40 executes an end determination process to determine whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210, and the number of balls that have entered the first and second major winning ports 25A and 25B. Counting is performed, and the process proceeds to S412.

  In S412, main controller 40 determines whether or not the round duration has elapsed after the start of the current round. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S412: Yes), the process proceeds to S414. If a negative determination is obtained (S412: No), the process proceeds to S413.

  In S413, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the end flag is set. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S413: Yes), the process proceeds to S414 and a negative determination is obtained. If this occurs (S413: No), this process ends.

  In S414, main controller 40 determines whether or not the continuation flag is set. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S414: Yes), the process proceeds to S416 and a negative determination is obtained. If (S414: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control device 40 transmits a command indicating the occurrence of a puncture (a big hit game will end in the current round due to not entering the continuation opening 210) to the sub integrated control device 42, The process proceeds to S422.

  On the other hand, in S416, the main controller 40 adds 1 to the current number of rounds and clears the continuation flag and the end flag (S417). Then, the process shifts to a big hit interval, executes a big hit interval process (S418), and ends the present process. 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. 12 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, main controller 40 determines whether or not the final round has ended (S421). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S421: Yes), the process proceeds to S422. If a negative determination is obtained (S421: No), the process proceeds to S423.

In S422, main controller 40 transmits a big-hit end effect start command for starting the big-hit end effect to sub integrated control device 42, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S423, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the interval between rounds has elapsed, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S423: Yes), the process proceeds to S424 and a negative determination is made. Is obtained (S423: No), this processing is terminated.

  In S424, the main control device 40 starts a new round and opens a special winning opening that should be opened in the current round. In the final round, the first grand prize opening 25A is always opened. In addition, the current round number and a command indicating that a new round has been started are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process ends.

  If the big hit end effect is being processed in the process of S403 of FIG. 12 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether the time of the big hit end effect has passed (S430), and if it has passed (S430: yes), the process (S431) for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is executed, and the process (S432) for stopping the operation of the condition device is executed.

  In the subsequent processing of S433, it is determined whether or not to shift to a probability change game after the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (S433). 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, based on the jackpot symbol, it is confirmed whether or not to shift to a time-saving game after the jackpot game is finished. When the game shifts to a time-saving game (S436: yes), the time-saving setting process (S437) and the time-saving flag are set. A process of setting “1” to S1 is performed (S438).

  Thereafter, a command indicating that the big hit game has ended is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S439), and information indicating whether or not to shift to a probability change game or a short-time game is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, etc. Transmit (S440). Then return.

(5) Continuing Port Opening / Closing Process Next, “continuing port opening / closing process” for controlling the shutter 26 to open / close the continuation port 210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is called from S410 of the special game process.

  In S500, the main control apparatus 40 determines whether or not the current round is the final round. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S503 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S500: No), the process proceeds to S501.

  In S501, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the current round is a conditional round. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S501: Yes), the process proceeds to S502 and a negative determination is made. Is obtained (S501: No), the state where the continuation port 210 is closed by the shutter 26 is maintained, and the present process is terminated.

  In S502, the main controller 40 controls the shutter 26 to open and close the continuation port 210, and ends this process. Specifically, for example, the process of opening the continuation port 210 over a long period of time may be performed once or a plurality of times so that it is easy to enter the continuation port 210 (easy entry state). However, the continuation opening 210 may be kept open during the round.

  In addition, you may provide the round which opens and closes the continuation opening | mouth 210 in an easy-to-enter state, and the round which opens and closes the continuation opening | mouth 210 in the state where it is difficult to enter the continuation opening | mouth 210 (entrance difficult state). In the round in which it is difficult to enter the ball, for example, the process of opening the continuation port 210 over a short period of time that makes it difficult to enter the ball may be performed once or a plurality of times. Of course, when the process is performed a plurality of times, a sufficient interval is provided so that it is difficult to enter the ball. Further, in a round in which it is difficult to enter the ball, it is possible to keep the continuation port 210 closed by the shutter 26 and make it impossible to enter the continuation port 210.

  On the other hand, in S503, which is shifted when the current round is the final round, the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a pending storage based on the result of the prefetch determination for the currently existing reserved memory. Determine. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S503: Yes), the process proceeds to S504, and when a negative determination is obtained (S503: No), the process proceeds to S505.

In S504, the main controller 40 controls the shutter 26 to open and close the continuation port 210 in the easy-to-enter state, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S505, the main control device 40 controls the shutter 26 to open and close the continuation port 210 in the difficult entry state, and ends this processing.

  Note that, in the final round, the continuation port 210 may be opened and closed in the easy-to-enter (or difficult-to-enter) state, regardless of whether or not the hit is stored. Further, in the final round, for example, when there is a holding memory, the continuation opening 210 may be opened and closed in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. Depending on the lottery result using random numbers, it may be determined whether the continuation port 210 is opened or closed in the easy entry state or whether the continuation port 210 is opened or closed in the difficult entry state.

Further, since the final round does not substantially affect the gaming state, the sub-integrated control device 42 may control the shutter 26 in the final round.
(6) About end determination processing Next, “end determination” is performed to determine whether or not the entrance to the continuation opening 210 has occurred, to count the number of entrances to the first and second major winning openings 25A and 25B, and the like. The “processing” will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is called from S411 of the special game process.

  In S600, the main controller 40 counts the number of game balls (number of balls entered) that have entered the grand prize opening that is opened in the current round based on the signal from the first count SW 507 or the second count SW 508, The process proceeds to S601.

  In S601, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the number of entered balls has reached the upper limit value. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S601: Yes), the process proceeds to S602 and a negative determination is made. Is obtained (S601: No), the process proceeds to S603.

In S602, main controller 40 sets an end flag, and proceeds to S603.
In S603, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the current round is a conditional round. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S603: Yes), the process proceeds to S607, and when a negative determination is obtained (S603: No), the process proceeds to S604.

  In S604, the main controller 40 sets a continuation flag, and then determines whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210 (S605). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), a command indicating that a ball has entered the continuation port 210 is transmitted (S606), and then the present process ends, and a negative determination is obtained. In this case (S605: No), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S607, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S607: Yes), the process proceeds to S608, If a negative determination is obtained (S607: No), this process ends.

  In S608, the main control device 40 transmits a command indicating that a ball has entered the continuation port 210 to the sub integrated control device 42, sets a continuation flag (S609), and ends this processing. .

(7) About an effect Next, the effect performed with the pachinko machine 1 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. The sub integrated control device 42 performs various effects by controlling the effect symbol control device 43, various LEDs, the lamp 113, and the speaker 112 in accordance with commands from the main control device 40. Specifically, when the determination is made, a design effect for performing variable display of the pseudo effect symbol is performed on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 21, and the result of the determination is determined. In addition, a big hit effect is performed during the big hit game, and the current round, the number of balls entered into the big prize opening, and the like are notified on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 21.

  Then, if there is a holding memory for winning during the big hit game, the continuation effect is started when entering the continuation opening 210 in the final round. Specifically, it is informed that the big hit game will continue in the big hit effect (it will be won by the hold memory existing at that time), and the symbol effect performed after the big hit game ends, The big hit effect corresponding to the big hit game newly started by winning is performed as if the previous big hit game is continuing.

Hereinafter, the continuation effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 show an effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 during the continuous effect.
First, when winning is determined by the determination of success / failure, the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol effect (effect screen 700). After that, a big hit game is started, and a big hit effect is performed accordingly. The two rounds of the jackpot game are conditional rounds, and during the round, an effect screen 705 is displayed, and it is informed that the jackpot game will continue when the player enters the continuation slot 210 in the round. In addition, when entering the continuation opening 210, the effect screen 710 is displayed to notify that the big hit game is continued. On the other hand, when the ball has not been entered, the effect screen 715 is displayed, the jackpot end effect is performed, and the jackpot game ends.

  And when it becomes the last round (15 rounds as an example), the production | presentation screen 720 is displayed and it is suggested that a certain privilege is provided by the entrance to the continuation opening | mouth 210. FIG. At this time, regardless of whether or not there is an on-hold storage, if the ball does not enter the continuation opening 210 in the final round, the effect screen 730 is displayed with the big hit end effect, and the big hit game ends.

  In addition, when there is no on-hold storage to win, when entering the continuation opening 210 in the final round, an effect screen 725 is displayed. Thereafter, when the number of entered balls reaches the upper limit value or when the duration time of the final round reaches a predetermined time, the big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, if there is a holding memory to win, when the ball enters the continuation opening 210 in the final round, the continuation effect is started and the effect screen 735 is displayed. The effect screen 735 notifies that the big hit game will continue. Thereafter, when the number of entered balls reaches the upper limit value or when the duration of the final round reaches a predetermined time, the big hit game ends. The effect screen 735 remains displayed even during the big hit end effect or after the big hit game ends. Then, whether or not the game is determined based on the hold memory is performed, and the symbol effect is started together with the continuation effect.

  The effect screen 740 is an example of a screen displayed at the time of the symbol effect. In the symbol effect, while the same mode as the effect screen 735 is maintained (main components of the effect screen 735 are displayed), the symbol variation by the pseudo effect symbol is performed at the edge of the screen.

  Then, when the hit determination is based on the above-described hold memory, and the big hit game is started, the big hit effect is performed as the continuous effect, and the new big hit is made in the state that the previous big hit game continues. A game (continuous big hit game) is performed. Specifically, in the jackpot effect, as shown in the effect screen 745, the first round is displayed as 16 rounds following the last round in the previous jackpot game (15 rounds in the example of FIG. 19). Then, a value obtained by sequentially incrementing the number of rounds of the first round is set as the number of rounds of subsequent rounds, such as 17, 18,.

  In the case where a continuation jackpot game is further performed after the continuation jackpot game, in the same way, a symbol effect is performed together with the continuation effect, and a jackpot effect as a continuation effect is performed.

(8) About the jackpot effect process Next, the “hit effect process” in which the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a jackpot effect or the like based on the command received from the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

  In S800, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the big hit game is being played. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S801, and when a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In S801, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether it is before the end of the final round. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S801: Yes), the process proceeds to S803, and when a negative determination is obtained (S801: No), the process proceeds to S802.

  In S802, the sub-integrated control device 42 notifies the end of the big hit game in the big hit effect when the continuous production is not performed (executes the big hit end effect). On the other hand, when the continuation effect is performed, the above-described effect screen 735 is displayed to notify that the big hit game is continued. Then, this process ends.

  On the other hand, in S803, the sub integrated control device 42 performs a big hit effect. Specifically, as the jackpot game progresses, the total number of rounds, the current round, the number of balls entered into the big winning opening in the current round, the big winning opening opened in the current round, etc. are notified. The

  In subsequent S804, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the current round is the final round. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S804: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and if a negative determination is obtained (S804: No), this process ends.

  In S805, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S806, and when a negative determination is obtained (S805: No), this process ends.

  In step S806, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not it is a hit based on the currently stored storage based on the previously received prefetch command. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S806: Yes), the process proceeds to S807, and if a negative determination is obtained (S806: No), this process ends.

In S807, the sub integrated control device 42 displays the above-described effect screen 735, executes the continuation effect, and ends this process.
(9) Continuing Effect Process Next, the “continuous effect process” in which the sub integrated control device 42 performs a continuation effect after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

  In S900, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a big hit game is being played based on the command received from the main control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process is terminated. If a negative determination is obtained (S900: No), the process proceeds to S901.

  In S901, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the continuous production is being executed. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S901: Yes), the process proceeds to S902. If a negative determination is obtained (S901: No), this process ends.

In S902, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays the effect screens 735 and 740, and performs the continuation effect or performs the symbol effect together with the continuation effect.
In subsequent S903, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control device 40. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S903: Yes), the process proceeds to S904, and when a negative determination is obtained (S903: No), this process ends.

In S904, the sub integrated control device 42 starts the symbol effect in the lower left area of the effect screen of the continuous effect, and ends this process.
[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the continuation opening 210 in the final round of the big hit game, the continuation effect is started in the case where it is a hit by the reserved memory existing at that time. . As a result, the player can grasp the occurrence of a new hit, so that the player does not feel lost when the game ball enters the continuation opening 210 in the final round, and expects the entry. While playing games.

  In addition, since the next jackpot game is performed as a continuation of the previous jackpot game (the jackpot game where the continuation presentation has started) due to the continuation effect, the game ball has entered the continuation port 210 in the final round of the previous jackpot game. It seems as if the duration of the jackpot game has been extended. For this reason, the player does not feel a feeling of loss when the game ball enters the continuation opening 210 in the final round, and plays a game while expecting the ball to enter. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, part of the contents of the production is different from the first embodiment, and the main control device 40 performs the same processing as the first embodiment, but the processing of the sub integrated control device 42 is the first. This is partly different from the embodiment.

Specifically, in the second embodiment, when a puncture occurs during a big hit game, if it is a hit due to the hold memory existing at that time, that fact is notified in the big hit effect.
In the following, the “big hit effect process” in which the sub integrated control device 42 performs a big hit effect based on the command received from the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

  In S1000, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the big hit game is being played. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1001, and if a negative determination is obtained (S1000: No), this process ends.

  In S1001, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether it is before the end of the final round. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S1001: Yes), the process proceeds to S1003. If a negative determination is obtained (S1001: No), the process proceeds to S1002.

In S1002, the sub integrated control device 42 notifies the end of the big hit game in the big hit effect (executes the big hit end effect), and ends this processing.
On the other hand, in S1003, the sub integrated control device 42 performs a big hit effect in the same manner as S803 in the big hit effect process of the first embodiment, and shifts the process to S1004.

  In S1004, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a puncture has occurred. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1004: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1004: No), this process ends.

  Whether the sub-integrated control device 42 starts the big-hit end effect in a state where all rounds have been consumed based on the total number of rounds of the big-hit game corresponding to the big-hit symbol indicated by the command previously received from the main control device 40 If all rounds are not digested, it may be considered that puncture has occurred. Further, when the sub integrated control device 42 receives a command (command transmitted in S415 of the special game process) transmitted from the main control device 40 when ending the big hit game without digesting all rounds. It may be considered that puncture has occurred.

  In S1005, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not it is a hit by the currently stored storage based on the previously received prefetch command. This is notified by the big hit end effect, and the process is terminated. In addition, when there is no holding storage to be won, that fact may be notified or no notification may be performed.

  Also, it is not always an accurate notification of winning in the hold memory, but a so-called gusset notification (notifying that the hit is not in the hold memory, or hitting in the hold memory) Regardless, notification may not be performed, or notification indicating that the information is not stored in the reserved storage may be performed).

In addition, the notification may not be always performed when winning due to the holding storage, but may be performed only when a lottery using a random number is won.
In addition, the above notification may be performed when there is a holding memory in which a design effect as a reach is performed. By doing so, the occurrence rate of the notification is increased and the player can be entertained as compared to the case where the notification is performed only when there is a holding storage to be won. In addition, the notification may be performed when there is a holding memory that is a big hit to which a privilege (probability change or time saving) is given. Thereby, the player's joy when the notification is performed can be maximized.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs the notice effect which announces that it becomes a hit by holding | maintenance memory | storage. Specifically, it may be determined whether to perform the notice effect based on a lottery result using random numbers and the determination result. Further, as the notice effect, a plurality of modes having different expectation levels may be provided, and the expectation degree of the notice effect may be set based on these results.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a notice effect only when puncture arises after digesting a predetermined round. By doing so, it is possible to give the player the privilege of continuing the big hit game to some extent. Further, when the number of rounds digested when a puncture occurs is less than or equal to a predetermined number (when the number of digested rounds is small), a notice effect may be performed. By doing so, the player's shock can be reduced.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, even if the big hit game ends before reaching the final round due to the game ball not entering the continuation opening 210, it exists at that time. If the winning storage is a win, the fact is notified. For this reason, it is possible to relieve the shock caused by the end of the big hit game and to enhance the interest of the game.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine 1 according to a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, part of the contents of the production is different from the first and second embodiments, and the main control device 40 performs the same processing as the first and second embodiments, but the sub integrated control device 42. This process is partially different from the first and second embodiments.

  Specifically, in the third embodiment, when the number of game balls that have entered the continuation slot 210 reaches a predetermined number (3 as an example) in a conditional round during a big hit game, the winning memory is hit by the reserved memory existing at that time. In such a case, the fact is notified in the jackpot effect.

  In the following, the “big hit effect process” in which the sub integrated control device 42 performs a big hit effect based on the command received from the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

Since the processing of S1100 to S1103 is the same as the processing of S1000 to S1003 in the jackpot effect processing of the second embodiment, description thereof is omitted.
In S1104, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the continuation port 210 in one conditional round has reached a predetermined number. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1104: Yes), the process proceeds to S1105, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1104: No), this process ends.

Since the process of S1105 is the same as S1005 of the big hit effect process of the second embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment, when two or more game balls enter the continuation opening 210 in any round, if the winning memory is present and the winning memory is hit, that fact is indicated. Informed. For this reason, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the continuation opening 210 fortunately, a privilege can be given to the player and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the jackpot game of the first to third embodiments, the first round is an unconditional round, but in the jackpot game, as a combination of how many rounds the unconditional round and the conditional round will be Various patterns are possible.

  Specifically, for example, if 1 to 4R, 6 to 9R, and 11 to 14R are unconditional rounds, 5 and 10R are conditional rounds, and 15R is the final round, A set of unconditional rounds and one conditional round or final round can be performed three times. That is, it is possible to provide a game in which the player can proceed to the next set by entering the continuation port 210 at 5, 10R. Of course, the number of unconditional rounds in one set is not limited to four, but can be varied, and it is also conceivable that unconditional rounds and conditional rounds arrive alternately.

With such a configuration, the interest of the game can be enhanced.
(2) In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the same way as both or one of the third embodiments of the second embodiment, during the big hit game, it becomes a hit by the reserved memory existing at that time May be notified. At this time, if the ball enters the continuation opening 210 in the final round of the big hit game, the continuation effect is always started. However, if a puncture occurs (second embodiment), or the continuation opening 210 in the conditional round When the number of entered balls has reached a predetermined number (third embodiment), it may be notified that the winning is achieved by holding storage with a predetermined probability. By doing so, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Note that in such a configuration, the continuation effect is not executed even when there is a holding memory that is a big hit, except when the ball enters the continuation opening 210 in the final round. Is desirable.

  (3) In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first to third embodiments, the first grand prize opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 and the second big prize opening 25B provided with no continuation opening are provided. In the conditional round, the first big prize opening 25A is opened, and in the unconditional round, the second big prize opening 25B is opened. However, only the first grand prize opening 25A is provided. In the conditional round, the first big prize opening 25A is opened and the continuation opening 210 is opened and closed in the same manner as in the first to third embodiments, and the unconditional round is continued. The first big prize opening 25A may be opened with the mouth 210 closed. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  Also, a big hit game that is composed of a conditional round and a final round and does not have an unconditional round may be provided. When such a big hit game is performed, for example, when a puncture occurs at 1R, a privilege (probability change or time saving) may not be given.

  In the conditional round, the first grand prize opening 25A is opened and the shutter 26 is opened and closed. In the unconditional round, the first big prize opening 25A is opened and the shutter 26 is opened during the round. You may make it maintain a state. In addition, when it does not enter the continuation opening | mouth 210 in this unconditional round, you may complete | finish a big hit game in the said round.

[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.

The first big prize opening 25A of the first embodiment corresponds to an example of a continuous big prize opening.
In addition, S202 of the start winning confirmation process of the first embodiment corresponds to an example of a storage unit, S203 corresponds to an example of a pre-reading unit, S313 and S314 of a success / failure determination process correspond to an example of a success / failure determination unit, and special game processing S405, S410, S411, S413 to S418, and S424 correspond to an example of a big hit gaming means.

  Further, S1005 of the big hit effect process of the second embodiment corresponds to an example of effect means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 20 ... Game area | region, 23A ... 1st special figure start port, 23B ... 2nd special figure start port, 25A ... 1st grand prize opening, 25B ... 2nd big prize port, 40 ... main controller, 42 ... sub-integrated controller, 200 ... center case, 210 ... continuation port.

Claims (2)

In a ball game machine that has at least one big winning opening and performs a big hit game that opens the big winning opening over a plurality of rounds when it is determined by the success / failure determination,
Storage means for extracting and storing random numbers due to the ball entering the starting port;
On the basis of the stored random number, a determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is correct;
Continuing big prize opening which is configured as the big prize opening and has a specific area;
The means for performing the jackpot game, wherein the continuation big winning opening is opened in a round before the final round of the jackpot game, and the game ball moves to the next round due to entering the specific area And a jackpot game means for ending the jackpot game in the round if not entering, or ending the jackpot game after the end of the final round,
Prefetching means for performing prefetch determination to determine whether or not the random number is a specific value before the determination of success or failure based on the stored random number;
When the big hit game is ended because the game ball has not entered the specific area, the random number stored in the prefetch determination is determined to be a specific value corresponding to the winning determination. Production means for producing an effect of notifying that the random number is the specific value;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The ball game machine further includes a normal prize opening configured as the big prize opening,
The jackpot game means opens the normal jackpot in the first round of the jackpot game, and moves to the next round regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area,
A ball game machine characterized by

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