JP2017064043A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which employs game properties in which a lottery based on entry of game balls to a first start-up winning hole and a second start-up winning hole and variable display are processed in parallel, and novel game properties can be applied.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that during variable display of one of a first pattern and a second pattern, when the other of the first pattern and the second pattern is determined, the variable display of the first pattern and variable display of the second pattern can be executed in parallel. In variable display of a small winning pattern which is determined by one of first pattern determination means and second pattern determination means, if a small winning pattern which is determined by the other of the first pattern determination means and the second pattern determination means is stopped and displayed, measurement of a variation time of the small winning pattern which is being variable displayed, is stopped, and if game balls enter a special region and a special game is performed during a specific game based on the small winning pattern which is stopped and displayed, measurement of variation time of the small winning pattern which is stopped and displayed is restarted after finish of the special game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a game in which a big prize opening is opened on condition that a game ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area. is there.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there are provided two start winning openings (starting areas), a first starting winning opening and a second starting winning opening, based on the game ball entering one of the starting winning openings. A random number for the big win lottery is acquired and stored as a hold, and the stored hold is read when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the big win lottery is based on the read random number related to the hold It is known that a special game capable of acquiring a lot of prize balls can be executed when winning a jackpot. In such a gaming machine, when a big win lottery is performed, a symbol associated with the result of the lottery is determined, a variation display of the symbol is performed, and the symbol determined after a predetermined variation time is stopped In general, the result of the jackpot lottery is notified by the display.
In addition, in the gaming machine provided with the two starting winning holes as described above, the holding based on the entering of the game ball into the first starting winning opening and the entering of the game ball into the second starting winning opening There is a case in which any of the pending holds is stored, and as a lottery or variable display process in this case, one that processes both in parallel (so-called simultaneous rotation control) is known.
Here, as a gaming machine that processes the lottery and the variation display based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start winning opening as described above and the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening as described above. In order to enhance the interest of the player, various types of games having new game characteristics that have not been proposed in the past have been devised by performing various controls with respect to the variable display of symbols performed based on the entry of game balls. For example, the game to the first start prize opening is processed simultaneously while the lottery and the variation display based on the entry of the game ball to the first start prize opening and the game ball to the second start prize opening are processed. While the symbol change display is performed based on the entry of the ball, the execution of the small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened by the lottery based on the entering of the game ball into the second starting winning opening is determined. In other words, a game machine has been devised in which the change display of the symbol based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening is forcibly stopped when it is won (that is, when a small win is won) (patent) Reference 1). In addition, the lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning port is more likely to win the big win which is advantageous in terms of the ball performance than the lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning port. In addition, in the case of winning a jackpot by lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, the symbol determined by the lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening and the first 2 When both of the symbols determined by the lottery based on the game ball entering the start winning opening are displayed, the lottery is determined based on the lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning port. A gaming machine has also been devised in which the symbol display is forcibly stopped with the symbol as a symbol related to the loss (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-268521 A JP 2011-072476 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of lotteries performed per unit time is increased by forcibly stopping the change display of symbols based on the game balls entering the first start winning opening. However, since the basic game playability does not change, there has been a problem that the player's interest is not sufficiently enhanced. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, if the result of the lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening is a big hit, the symbol based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening is displayed. Based on the game ball entering the first start winning port by forcibly stopping the symbol based on the game ball entering the first start winning port which is variably displayed simultaneously with the variation display. Since the result of the lottery based on the entrance of the game ball to the second start winning opening which is more advantageous than the lottery is adopted, the advantage of the player can be increased, but the game ball to the first start winning opening can be increased. The result of the lottery based on the entry has become useless, and there has been a fear that the interest of the player will be reduced.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and draws lots and displays variations based on the game balls entering the first start winning opening and the game balls entering the second start winning opening in parallel. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a player by providing a new gameability after adopting the gameability to be processed.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(1) The present invention provides a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, a first start area (first start winning opening 15) and a second start area (in the game area 12 in which the game ball can enter) A second start winning opening 16), a large winning opening provided in the gaming area 12 and allowing a game ball to enter when it is opened (the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 55), A special area 57 in which a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening can enter, and a specific game (small hit game) in which the special prize opening is opened on condition that the game ball has entered the first starting area A first symbol determining means (main CPU 101) capable of determining any one of a small winning symbol associated with execution or a lost symbol associated with non-execution of the specific game; and the second starting area On the condition that a game ball has entered When the symbol is determined by the second symbol determining means (main CPU 101) capable of determining any symbol of the lost symbol, and the first symbol determining means or the second symbol determining means. When the variation time of the symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first symbol) determined by the variation time determination means (main CPU 101) for determining the variation time which is the variation display time of the first symbol and the first symbol determination means is determined, First symbol display means (main CPU 101, first special symbol display device 30) for stopping and displaying the first symbol when the first symbol variation display is started and the first symbol variation time has elapsed, When the variation time of the symbol determined by the second symbol determination means (hereinafter referred to as the second symbol) is determined, the variation display of the second symbol is started, and the variation time of the second symbol has elapsed. Then, the small symbol is stopped and displayed by the second symbol display means (main CPU 101, second special symbol display device 31) for stopping and displaying the second symbol, and the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means. Then, the specific game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing the specific game, and when the game ball that has entered the special winning port during the execution of the specific game enters the special area 57, the special winning port is Special game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing a special game to be released, wherein the first symbol determining means is not performing the variable display of the first symbol by the first symbol display means, In addition, the first symbol is determined on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting area, and the second symbol determining means is configured to change the second symbol variation table by the second symbol display means. The second symbol is determined on the condition that no display is made and a game ball has entered the second starting area, and either one of the first symbol and the second symbol is displayed. When one of the first symbol and the second symbol is determined, the first symbol display means displays the first symbol variation display and the second symbol display means displays the second symbol. A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) capable of executing symbol variation display in parallel, wherein the small symbol variation determined by one of the first symbol determining means and the second symbol determining means Measurement of the variation time of the small hit symbol during variation display when the small symbol determined by either one of the first symbol determination means and the second symbol determination means is stopped during display. And stop When the game ball that has entered the special winning opening enters the special area and the special game is executed during execution of the specific game based on the small winning symbol that is stopped, the small game that has been stopped is executed. The measurement of the variation time of the winning symbol is resumed after the special game is over.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, there is a case where the variable display of the symbol (small hit symbol) that can execute the special game is performed in duplicate, and in this case, the variable display of one symbol is stopped. However, until the special game that can be executed based on the symbol ends, the measurement of the variation time related to the variation display of the other symbol is stopped. Then, after the special game is finished, the measurement of the stopped variation time is resumed, and when the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the other symbol is stopped and the special game can be executed based on the symbol. . That is, in the above-described case, special games can be executed continuously. As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a game with a novel impression that the execution of a plurality of special games is stocked. It can improve expectation and, in turn, increase the interest of the player in special games.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first symbol determination means is a jackpot symbol associated with execution of the special game on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting area, It is possible to determine either the small winning symbol or the lost symbol associated with the special game and the non-execution of the specific game, and the special game execution means may execute the special prize during the execution of the specific game. When the game ball that has entered the mouth enters the special area 57 or when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means, the special game is executed and determined by the second symbol determination means. When the big hit symbol determined by the first symbol determining means is stopped and displayed during the variation display of the small hit symbol, the measurement of the variation time of the small hit symbol during the variation display is stopped. The measurement of the variation time of the small win symbols stopped and may be set to resume after the completion of the special game is executed based on the jackpot symbols displayed stopped.

  (3) Also, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides a notification effect for notifying the first symbol determined by the first symbol determining means, and the second symbol determined by the second symbol determining means. A notification effect executing means (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying a symbol is provided, and the notification effect executing means is based on either the first symbol or the second symbol. When the execution of the special game is determined, even if the notification effect of the other one of the first symbol and the second symbol is being executed, the first notification is interrupted to the notification effect being executed. You may be made to be able to perform the alerting | reporting effect of either a design or the said 2nd design.

  According to the present invention, after adopting the game nature of processing the lottery and the variable display based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening and the game ball entering the second start winning opening in parallel. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the player by giving a new gameability.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the center of the first major winning opening of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the special area detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation | variation start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the cut-in production of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device R is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. A first start winning port 15 and a second start winning port 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, a first attacker device 17 and a second attacker device 54 that operate by satisfying predetermined conditions, An out port 19 that leads the ball to the outside of the game area 12 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that provides an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. Further, the second start winning opening 16 is provided below the first starting winning opening 15 as shown in FIG.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16, but by arranging the nails, The game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16 but cannot enter the first start winning opening 15 (see FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16 b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
The configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that open and close the second start winning opening 16 by rotating in the left-right direction around an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 (see FIG. 3), or a lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction around a horizontal axis with the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16, or slides up and down. You may comprise by the shutter member which opens and closes the 2nd start winning opening 16.
The installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are not particularly limited. For example, the first start winning opening 15 receives a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a. Although it is possible, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b is installed at a position where it can hardly enter, and the second start winning opening 16 can enter the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b. Although there is a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a, it may be installed at a position where it can hardly enter.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, a special game that is advantageous to the player, a small hit game that triggers the execution of the special game, It is possible to receive a gaming profit such as setting a predetermined gaming state.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 3, one gate 20 is provided above each of the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b above the center position in the height direction. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

A first attacker device 17 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12 and above the first start winning opening 15. As shown in FIG. 3, the first attacker device 17 is provided with a movable piece 18b that can be opened and closed. The availability of the sphere changes. Specifically, when the movable piece 18b is closed, the first big prize opening 18 is in a closed state, and it is impossible to enter a game ball into the first big prize opening 18. On the other hand, when the above-described small hit game is executed, the movable piece 18b is opened for a predetermined time, the first big prize opening 18 is opened, and the movable piece 18b takes the game ball into the first big prize opening. By functioning as a guide member that guides to 18, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first grand prize opening 18.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b are both the first grand prize opening 18. Can enter the ball. Although not specifically shown, nails and windmills are used so that almost all of the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can reach the first grand prize winning opening 18. Etc. are arranged. Therefore, as long as the game ball is continuously launched as long as the first grand prize opening 18 is in the open state, the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18.
When a game ball enters the first big winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a special game ball that can enter the first attacker device 17 (the first big winning opening 18) can enter the center of the bottom of the first attacker device 17. A region 57 and a general region 58 are provided. The bottom part in the 1st attacker apparatus 17 inclines so that it may become low gradually toward the center in which the special area | region 57 and the general area | region 58 are provided from the right-and-left both ends in which the movable piece 18b is provided. Thereby, the game ball that has entered the first attacker device 17 rolls with the bottom in the first attacker device 17 directed toward the center.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a shutter portion 59 for opening and closing the special area 57 and the general area 58 is provided inside the first attacker device 17. The shutter portion 59 is a plate member protruding from the game board 11, a first position where the special area 57 is closed and the general area 58 is open, and the special area 57 is open and the general area. It is possible to move between the second position where 58 is closed. During the execution of the small hit game, it is displaced between the first position and the second position with a predetermined operation pattern.
Specifically, although the shutter portion 59 is normally maintained at the first position, when the small hit game is started, the shutter portion 59 is displaced to the second position along with this, and the shutter position 59 is moved to the second position by 0.00. After being maintained for 02 seconds, it is displaced to the first position. Then, after being maintained at the first position for 0.3 seconds, it is displaced again to the second position, and this second position is maintained until the small hit game ends. When the small hit game ends, the game moves to the first position.
And when the shutter part 59 exists in a 1st position, the game ball which rolled on the bottom part in the 1st attacker apparatus 17 cannot approach the special area | region 57, but will approach the general area | region 58. FIG. . On the other hand, when the shutter part 59 is in the second position, the game ball rolling on the bottom part in the first attacker device 17 cannot enter the general area 58 but enters the special area 57. It will be. It should be noted that the internal structure of the first attacker device 17 (for example, the time required for the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 18 to reach the special area 57 and the general area 58 is 0.15 seconds (for example, , Distances from the first big prize opening 18 to the special area 57 and the general area 58, etc.) are designed.
In this way, whether or not a game ball that has entered the first attacker device 17 (entered the first big prize opening 18) enters the special area 57 is determined by whether or not the game ball is in the first attacker device 17. It will be left to the timing to enter, the position of the shutter part 59 (first position or second position), and the like.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the special area 57, execution of the special game is determined, and the special game is started.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second attacker device 54 is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The second attacker device 54 includes a second grand prize opening 55 (large prize opening) through which a game ball can enter, and an open / close door 55b that opens and closes the second big prize opening 55. In the normal state, since the open / close door 55b is closed and the second grand prize opening 55 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second big prize opening 55, but the above-mentioned special game Is started, the open / close door 55b is opened and the second grand prize opening 55 is opened, and the open / close door 55b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the second big prize opening 55, so that the second grand prize is won. A game ball can enter the mouth 55.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b are both in the second grand prize opening 55. Can enter the ball.
Then, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 55, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and includes a general winning port 14, a first starting winning port 15, a second starting winning port 16, a first major winning port 18, and A game ball that has not entered any of the second major winning holes 55 is received. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided slightly above the center of the game area 12 and above the first attacker device 17. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. In the display unit 21a, a background image is displayed and an effect symbol 50 is displayed. (Dummy symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect for notifying the player of the results of a lottery or a small winning lottery, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50 is performed.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 1, a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. A special figure game, a general figure game that is started when the game ball passes through the gate 20, a special game advantageous to the player, a small hit game that triggers the execution of the special game, and the like are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball has entered the first start winning port 15. To the first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, to the second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and to the first big winning port 18 A first grand prize opening detection sensor 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered, a second big prize opening detection sensor 55a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 55, and the gate 20 A gate detection sensor 20a that detects that a game ball has passed, a fraud detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism and radio waves directed to the game board 11, and a special area detection that detects that a game ball has passed through the special area 57 Sensor 57a is connected to There. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, the main control board 100 opens and closes a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and a movable piece 18b of the first large winning port 18 as devices to be controlled. The first big prize opening solenoid 18c that is driven, the second big prize opening solenoid 55c that opens and closes the opening / closing door 55b of the second big prize opening 55, the shutter part solenoid 59c that displaces the shutter part 59, and the first special symbol. The display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided. It is connected.
Then, each solenoid is driven by the main control board 100 to perform opening / closing control of the second start winning port 16, the first big winning port 18, and the second big winning port 55 and the displacement control of the shutter unit 59. The display control of each display device is performed.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. Further, while the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized, game balls are continuously fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds (that is, a launch pace of 100 balls per minute). . On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via the game ball lending control board 400, A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36 a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 sends a game ball to the game ball lending device R. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 receives the game ball lending apparatus R from the game ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, either a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state is set.

Here, the non-short-time game state and the short-time game state are game states in which the difficulty of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is set differently. It is set so that the movable piece 16b is more easily maintained in the open state than the gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state). That is, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 in the time-short game state than in the non-time-short game state.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after resetting, the non-time saving gaming state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine a special symbol associated with a game profit. When the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game that allows the game ball to enter the second jackpot opening 55 is opened.
In addition, when winning a big win by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the first big winning opening 18 is opened and a small winning game that allows a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 18 is executed. In this small hit game, when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18 and the game ball entered the first big prize opening 18 enters the special area 57, the special game described above is also performed. Executed.
Furthermore, when the special game ends, the game state after the end of the special game is set to any one of the game states (that is, the non-short-time game state or the short-time game state). That is, after the special game is over, the game state is shifted to any one of the game states.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a mainly pass through the gate 20 provided in the first game area 12a, and enter the first start winning opening 15b. It is possible to enter the ball, enter the second start winning port 16, enter the first grand winning port 18, and enter the second large winning port 55. The game balls flowing down the second game area 12b mainly pass through the gate 20 provided in the second game area 12b, enter the second start winning opening 16, and enter the first major winning opening 18. It is possible to enter the ball and enter the second grand prize opening 55.
During the non-short game state, the game ball passes through the gate 20 provided in the first game area 12a, and the game ball enters the first start winning port 15 or the second start winning port 16. The player is allowed to launch a game ball (so-called left-handed) toward the first game area 12a, and during the short-time game state, the game ball passes through the gate 20 provided in the second game area 12b. In addition, the player is allowed to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right strike) so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16.
In addition, if a big win or a small win is won during the non-short game state, the player is allowed to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a during a special game or a small win game based on the win. When a big win or a small win is won during the short-time gaming state, the player is made to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b during the special game or the small win game based on the win.

In the jackpot lottery, various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and stored in the main ROM 102, are determined. This is done based on various tables.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a jackpot random number used for determination of the jackpot lottery result, a special symbol random number used to determine the type of the special symbol, and the above-mentioned random numbers related to the jackpot lottery, It has a variation mode number for determining a variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used to determine the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
In addition, the random numbers used for determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers may be used. Alternatively, a plurality of random numbers may be used.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the holding storage area may be referred to as “holding” or “holding storage”. The number of the 1st special figure hold and the number of the 2nd special figure hold may be simply referred to as “the number of hold”.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot random number determination table 110, a special symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to the jackpot lottery. A variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot random number determination table 110 is used for determining the result of the jackpot lottery (the jackpot, the jackpot or the loss). As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the first start winning opening 15 A first jackpot random number determination table 110a that is referred to when a game ball enters the game, and a second jackpot random number determination table 110b that is referred to when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16. ing.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one jackpot random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the start winning opening where the game ball has entered, either the first jackpot random number determination table 110a or the second jackpot random number determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot random number is selected. Based on the jackpot random number determination table 110, the result of the jackpot lottery is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first jackpot random number determination table 110a, a jackpot is determined when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1130, and a jackpot when the jackpot random number is 1131 to 4406. If it is a jackpot random number (0-999, 4407-65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, in the first jackpot random number determination table 110a, the jackpot winning probability is about 1/500, and the jackpot winning probability is about 1/20.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1130, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 1131 to 2440, It is determined as small hit, and when it is a big hit random number other than this (0-999, 2441-65535), it is determined as lost. Accordingly, in the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, the jackpot winning probability is approximately 1/500, and the jackpot winning probability is approximately 1/50.
That is, in the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, the winning probability for the jackpot is set to be the same as that of the first jackpot random number determination table 110a, but the winning probability for the jackpot is about the same as that of the first jackpot random number determination table 110a. It is set to be 2/5.

The special symbol random number determination table 111 is used to determine the type of the special symbol. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is based on the first special symbol random number (that is, the first starting prize opening). 15 based on the first start winning port determination table 111a and the second special figure random number (that is, the second start) that are referred to when the determination result of the big hit or the small win is obtained (based on the game ball entering 15) And a second start winning opening determination table 111b that is referred to when a big win or small winning determination result is obtained (based on a game ball entering the winning opening 16).
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one special symbol random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the determination result of the big win or the small win is obtained by the above-mentioned big win lottery, the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination is made according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. One of the special symbol random number determination tables 111 in the table 111b is selected, and the type of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, one special symbol (X1) as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot symbol) determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained (that is, when the jackpot is won) Are provided, and four types of special symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) are provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

As shown in FIG. 7 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 199 (that is, the special symbol) The jackpot symbol X1 is determined (whatever the random number is). Further, when the determination result of the small hit is obtained, the small hit symbol Y1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 9, and when the special symbol random number is 10 to 19, the small hit symbol Y2 is determined. When the special symbol random number is 20 to 39, the small hit symbol Y3 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 40 to 199, the small symbol Y4 is determined.
That is, in the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X1 is 100% when the jackpot determination result is obtained, and the jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained. The probability of determining symbol Y1 is 5%, the probability of determining small hit symbol Y2 is 5%, the probability of determining small hit symbol Y3 is 10%, and the probability of determining small hit symbol Y4 is 80% It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 199, the jackpot symbol X1 Is determined. Further, when the determination result of the small hit is obtained, the small hit symbol Y1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 49, and when the special symbol random number is 50 to 99, the small bonus symbol Y2 is determined. Is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 100 to 199, the small hit symbol Y3 is determined.
That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the probability that the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is 100%, and when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the jackpot The probability that the symbol Y1 is determined is 25%, the probability that the small hit symbol Y2 is determined is 25%, and the probability that the small hit symbol Y3 is determined is 50%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any special symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at. Further, different small hitting symbols are determined for each special symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this, and the same small hitting symbol is determined in any table. It may be.

In addition, in the determination of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number, when the determination result of the loss is obtained, the lost symbol Z1 is determined without performing the above-described lottery based on the special symbol random number. Further, in the determination of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number, when the determination result of the loss is obtained, the lost symbol Z2 is determined without performing the above-described lottery based on the special symbol random number.
That is, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big hit or small hit determination result is obtained, and is not referred to when a loss determination result is obtained.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the determination result. In addition, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, based on the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number, a variation time (variation time of variation effect) of variation display of a special symbol described later is determined. The generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 performs the jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) of the changing effect informing the result is determined. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used to determine the variation time and mode of the variation effect (special symbol variation display).

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss or when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and the jackpot symbol Y4 is determined, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number As a preceding step, the type of group is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table 112.
The reach group determination random number determination table 112 includes a game state, a type of a winning prize opening (first special figure random number, second special figure random number), and a hold number (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number). ) Are provided for each. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number is a loss or a small hit The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the small winning symbol Y4 is determined, and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, and the result of the big winning lottery based on the second special figure random number is a loss. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 that is selected in the case of an error will be described.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, when the game is lost due to the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, or when the jackpot symbol Y4 is determined with a jackpot, the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the starting prize at which the game ball entered The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the type of mouth and the number of holds, and the group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table 112. It is determined.

Specifically, when the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 during the non-short-time gaming state becomes a loss or a small win Thus, when the small winning symbol Y4 is determined and the first special figure holding number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 during the non-short-time gaming state becomes a loss or a small bonus When the winning symbol Y4 is determined, if the first special figure holding number at the time of the lottery is 2 or more, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). ).
In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 during the short-time gaming state is lost, the second at the time of the lottery When the special figure hold number is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the second special figure hold number is), the third determination table 112c is selected (see FIG. 8C).

8A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to When the second group is determined to be 8999, the fourth group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 The “fifth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 900. If it is 9899, the “fourth group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 8999, the “third group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.

  In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, or if the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, the reach mode determination random number without determining the group type The determination table 113 is determined. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, or when the jackpot symbol Y4 is determined for the jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol Y4 is determined, Or it is not referred when it is a small hit and the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number, which will be described later. It is for decision.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is a loss or a small win and the small hit symbol Y4 is determined. A winning determination table that is referred to when the lottery result is a big hit or a small win and the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E, when the first group determination table 113a referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d for use, and the determination table 113e for the fifth group referred to when “fifth group” is determined will be described.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is When the “fifth group” is selected, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected (see FIGS. 9A to 9E).

As shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach mode determination random number is any value). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” is expressed in hexadecimal, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “00H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected.
9D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “01H” is determined. The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9 (e), according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined. The fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, the winning determination table includes the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small win (ie, the lottery at the big win or the small hit), and the type of special symbol determined when the big win or the small win (the big win) A plurality of symbols are provided for each symbol.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3 is determined as the winning determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state. The first winning determination table 113f referred to in the case, the second winning determination table 113g referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined in the short-time gaming state, and the small winning symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 in the short-time gaming state is A third hit determination table 113h that is referred to when the determination is made is provided.

  Then, when the big win or the small win is won and the special symbol type is decided, the special determination type corresponding to the decided special symbol type and the game state at the time of the big win or the small win is selected. The variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected winning determination table, in the same manner as the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss.

  Specifically, in the non-time-saving gaming state, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, the first hit determination table 113f is selected. In the short-time gaming state, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the second winning determination table 113g is selected, and when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined. In addition, the third hit determination table 113h is selected (see FIGS. 10A to 10C).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first hit determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation mode number of “01H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038. , The variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second hit determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and When the 31st variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. In the case of 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), according to the third hit determination table 113h, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “05H” is determined and The 33 variation table 114i is selected.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a winning determination table is provided for each of the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit and the type of the special symbol, but the game ball has entered. In consideration of the type of the start winning opening, a winning determination table may be provided for each of the game state at the time of winning the big win or the small win, the type of the starting winning opening, and the type of the special symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11I, the first variation table 114a, which is selected when the result of the big win lottery is lost or small hit and the small hit symbol Y4 is determined, 2 fluctuation table 114b, 3rd fluctuation table 114c, 4th fluctuation table 114d and 5th fluctuation table 114e, and the result of the big hit lottery is big hit or small hit, and the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined The 30th variation table 114f, the 31st variation table 114g, the 32nd variation table 114h, and the 33rd variation table 114i selected in this case will be described, and the description of the other variation pattern lottery table 114 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “00H”. The variation pattern number is determined. 11D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 234, the variation pattern number “05H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 235 to 235. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “06H” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 11 (f), according to the 30th variation table 114f, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined. As shown in FIG. 11 (h), according to the thirty-second variation table 114h, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “A7H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 11).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of variation (that is, at the start of variation display of a special symbol to be described later (at the start of variation production)), and the lottery lottery As a result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number) at the time of the jackpot lottery Is done. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number indicate the variation effect mode and the variation time (the variation time of the special symbol variation display). ) Has been established. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

Next, the variation time of variation effect (variation time of variation display of special symbols), control of special games and small hit games, setting of game state, etc. will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a variable time determination table 115, a first special electric accessory operating table 116, a second special electric accessory operating table 117, and a gaming state as tables for performing the various processes described above. A setting table 118 and the like are provided.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect (that is, the variation time of the special symbol variation display).
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 12A and 12B). b)).

When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the variation time of the entire variation effect informing the lottery result (the variation time of the entire variation display of the special symbol).
For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “07H”, the first half variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation The second half fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “07H”. The total value “90 seconds (= 30 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the variation time of the entire variation effect (the entire variation display of the special symbol).

As shown in FIG. 12A, the fluctuation mode number of “00H” or “04H” has a first half fluctuation time of “0 seconds”, and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number.
Also, the variation mode number of “05H” has a first-half variation time of “0 seconds” as described above (see FIG. 12A). The variation mode number of “05H” is determined when the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined in the short-time gaming state (see FIG. 10).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern A variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the mode of variation effect, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the mode of the second half part of the variation effect is not determined based on the variation pattern command. The aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect may be determined based on the mode, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command. .
In addition, the variation effect mode may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, it may be determined based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  Moreover, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) has a special effect. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game is not executed, and the special symbol variation display is not performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. In this case, a lottery lottery based on the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number is possible.
When the special symbol variation display is being performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the special symbol variation display is not being performed by the second special symbol display device 31, the second special symbol random number is used. If the lottery of the jackpot is possible and the special symbol variation display is being performed by the second special symbol display device 31 and the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 30 is not being performed, the first A jackpot lottery is possible based on special figure random numbers.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 30 and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31 are simultaneously performed. If the first special symbol random number is stored when the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display device 30 is completed, the next special symbol variation display is started by the first special symbol display device 30. When the second special symbol random number is stored when the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31 is completed, the next special symbol variation display is started by the second special symbol display device 31. Is done.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special jackpot lottery is newly performed based on the second special figure random number during the special symbol fluctuation display by the first special symbol display device 30, the fluctuation display is performed. When the special symbol in the jackpot is the jackpot symbol X1, that is, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery that triggers the billing display for the variable display during execution, the newly won jackpot As a result of the lottery, the big win cannot be obtained, and the result of the lottery is set so as to be a big win or lose. In addition, when a big win lottery is newly performed based on the first special figure random number during the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbol under variation display is the jackpot symbol X1. Even if it is a time, it is not possible to obtain a jackpot winning as a result of the newly won jackpot lottery, and the lottery result is set to be a jackpot winning or lost. In other words, when the jackpot is won based on the second special symbol random number, and the variation display of the jackpot symbol X1 based on the jackpot winning is performed on the second special symbol display device 31, the first special symbol is newly added. When a big win lottery is performed based on the figure random number, the result of the lottery is a win or loss of the big hit. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special figure random number, and the variable display of the jackpot symbol X1 based on the jackpot winning is performed on the first special symbol display device 30, the second special figure random number is newly added. When the big win lottery is performed based on the above, the result of the lottery is a win or lose in the small win.

On the other hand, when the big special lottery is performed based on the second special figure random number during the special symbol fluctuation display by the first special symbol display device 30, the special symbol under fluctuation display is a small hit. When it was symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, or Y4 (that is, regarding the variable display during execution, when the jackpot lottery that triggered the variable display was won), it was newly performed As a result of the jackpot lottery, a jackpot winning or a jackpot winning can be obtained, and the result of the lottery is set to be a jackpot winning, a jackpot winning or a loss. In addition, when a special jackpot lottery is newly performed based on the first special figure random number during the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbol under variation display is the small bonus symbol Y1, Even if it is Y2 or Y3, you can get a jackpot winning or a jackpot winning as a result of the newly won jackpot lottery, and the result of the lottery will be a jackpot winning, a jackpot winning or It is set to be lost. In other words, when a small win is won based on the second special figure random number, and the small special symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 based on the small win is displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. In addition, when a jackpot lottery is newly performed based on the first special figure random number, the result of the lottery is a jackpot winning, a jackpot winning or a loss. In addition, when a small win is won based on the first special figure random number, and the first special symbol display device 31 is performing a variable display of the small win symbol Y1, Y2, Y3 or Y4 based on the winning of the small hit In addition, when a jackpot lottery is newly performed based on the second special figure random number, the result of the lottery is a jackpot win, a jackpot winning or a loss.
In addition, when a big win lottery is newly performed based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number during the display of the variation of the lost symbol, as a result of the big jackpot lottery, You can get a win or lose.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol X1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, the small special symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 or the lost symbol Z2 on the second special symbol display device 31. Is displayed in a variable manner or when the big special symbol X1 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the small special symbol Y1, Y2, Y3 or Y4 or the lost symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 30. When the symbol Z1 is in the variable display, the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display is stopped until the special game executed based on the jackpot symbol displayed in the stop state is finished. When the special game is finished, the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol that has been stopped is resumed. After that, when the remaining variation time at the time of the resumption is elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol is stopped.
Further, when the small special symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, or Y4 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, the big special symbol X1, the small bonus symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3 or the loss is displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. When the symbol Z2 is variably displayed or when the small special symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is stopped on the second special symbol display device 31, the big special symbol X1, small small symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 30. When the winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3 or Y4 or the lost symbol Z1 is being displayed in a variable manner, the small hitting game executed based on the stopped small winning symbol is ended or during the small hitting game. When the game ball enters the special area 57 and the special game is executed, the special symbol in the variable display is displayed until the special game is finished. Measurement of the dynamic time to stop. Then, when the small hit game ends or when a special game is executed when a game ball enters the special area 57 during the small hit game, when the special game is ended, the variation time of the special symbol that has been stopped When the remaining measurement time at the time when the measurement is resumed and then resumed, the variation display of the special symbol stops.
On the other hand, when the lost symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, the big special symbol X1, the small hit symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3 or the lost symbol Z2 changes on the second special symbol display device 31. When it is being displayed, or when the lose symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the big special symbol X1, the small hit symbol Y1, Y2, Y3 or Y4 on the first special symbol display device 30 Or, when the loss symbol Z1 is being displayed in a variable manner, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the special symbol during the variable display is not stopped.

  The first special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a small hit game executed when winning a small hit, and operates the first big prize opening solenoid 18c during the small hit game. It is for reference. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the first special electric accessory operating table 116 is executed based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3. A first operation table 116a referred to in the small hit game and a second operation table 116b referred to in the small hit game executed based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y4 are provided.

Specifically, when a small hit is won and the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, the small hit game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the first big prize opening 18 is opened once for 1.8 seconds. Further, when ten game balls enter the first big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, the small hit game is ended.
Further, when winning the small hit and determining the small hit symbol Y4, the small hit game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b shown in FIG. 13B. According to the second operation table 116b, the first big winning opening 18 is opened once for 0.02 seconds. Similarly to the above, when ten game balls enter the first big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, the small hit game is ended.

As described above, when a game ball enters the special area 57 during the small hit game, execution of the special game is determined.
Here, when the small winning symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, as described above, the first big prize opening 18 is opened for 1.8 seconds, and if the game ball is continuously fired, 0. Since it is launched at intervals of 6 seconds, during this small hit game, at least three game balls enter the first big winning opening 18 with a slight time interval. Further, as described above, when the small hit game is started, the shutter portion 59 provided in the first attacker device 17 is displaced to the second position and 0.02 seconds at the second position. After being maintained, it is displaced to the first position. Then, after being maintained at the first position for 0.3 seconds, it is displaced again to the second position, and this second position is maintained until the small hit game ends. Then, in the small hit game executed when the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, the game ball surely reaches the special area 57 when the shutter unit 59 is maintained at the second position. And can enter. Therefore, in the small hit game executed when the small hit symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3 is determined, the execution of the special game is always determined.

On the other hand, when the small winning symbol Y4 is determined, the first big winning opening 18 is opened for 0.02 seconds as described above. It is almost impossible to enter the big prize opening 18. Even if a game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 18 during the opening of 0.02 seconds, the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 reaches the special area 57 as described above. Since the arrival time is 0.15 seconds, the special area 57 is reached when the shutter portion 59 is maintained at the first position, and the game ball cannot enter the special area 57. Is possible. Therefore, in the small hit game executed when the small hit symbol Y4 is determined, the execution of the special game is not determined.
As described above, although the special game is set not to be executed when the small winning symbol Y4 is determined, the small winning symbol Y4 based on the small winning symbol Y4 due to the abnormal operation of the first big winning opening 18 or the like is set. If a game ball enters the special area 57 during the winning game, the special game is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special area 57 of the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 18 depending on the type of the small winning symbol determined when the small winning symbol is won by the big winning lottery. It is set so that the possibility of entering is different. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether or not the special game is executed is determined according to the determined type of the small hit symbol.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when winning a small hit based on a game ball entering the first start winning opening 15, a small hit symbol Y 1, Y 2, If either Y3 or Y4 is determined, but if a small win is won based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16, one of the small hit symbols Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined Is done. Therefore, when a small win is won based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15, there is a case where the execution of the special game is decided or not decided, but the second start When a win is won based on the game ball entering the winning opening 16, the execution of the special game is always determined.

As described above, the second special electric accessory actuating table 117 is for controlling a special game that is executed when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the big win or the small hit game, This is referred to for operating the second big prize opening solenoid 55c during execution of the special game. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), as the second special electric accessory operating table 117, the determination of the big hit symbol X1 or the determination of the small hit symbol Y3 is executed. A first operation table 117a that is referred to in the special game to be played, and a second operation table 117b that is referred to in the special game that is executed on condition that the small hit symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined.
If a special game is executed when a game ball enters the special area 57 during the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Y4 due to an abnormal operation or the like of the first big winning opening 18, the second operation is performed. A special game is executed with reference to the table 117b.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, or when a game ball enters the special area 57 during the jackpot game based on the determination of the jackpot symbol Y3, the first operation table shown in FIG. A special game is executed with reference to 117a. According to the first operation table 117a, the condition that either the second grand prize opening 55 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the second big prize opening 55 is satisfied. The round game that ends can be executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the second big prize opening 55 is opened only once, and the time during which the second big prize opening 55 is closed between each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds. Has been.
When a special game is executed based on the determination of the jackpot symbol X1, the round game is executed 16 times in this special game. On the other hand, when a special game is executed based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y3, the small hit game executed based on the determination of the small hit symbol is treated as the first round of the special game, A total of 16 round games including the small hit game as one round are executed. That is, in this special game, substantially 15 round games are executed.
In this special game, a game ball can be entered into the second big prize opening 55 during each round game, so that a predetermined number of expected balls can be obtained.

Further, when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small hit game based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y1 or Y2, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 117b shown in FIG. Further, as described above, when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small hit game based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y4 due to the abnormal operation of the first big prize opening 18, etc., refer to the second operation table 117b. Then a special game is executed. According to the second operation table 117b, a round game that ends under the same conditions as the first operation table 117a can be executed four times. In addition, the number of times the second grand prize opening 55 is opened and the interval time in one round game are the same as those in the first operation table 117a.
As described above, when a special game is executed based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y4, the small hit game executed based on the determination of the small hit symbol is the special game. The game is handled as the first round, and a total of four round games are executed including the small hit game as one round. That is, in this special game, substantially three round games are executed.
Since the number of executions of the round game in this special game is smaller than the number of executions of the round game of the special game related to the determination of the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol Y3, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained is the jackpot symbol X1 or It becomes smaller than the special game related to the determination of the small hit symbol Y3.

The game state setting table 118 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the determined special symbol is the jackpot symbol X1 or the small bonus symbol Y2 or Y3, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time gaming state. The Then, the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the number of short-time games) is set to 100 times. That is, when the big game symbol X1 is determined or the special game is executed by the game ball entering the special area 57 during the small game based on the determination of the small bonus symbol Y2 or Y3, After the special game is over, the game shifts to the short-time game state, and the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. Then, if the big winning lottery is performed 100 times without determining the special game during the continuation of this gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the non-short-time gaming state.
On the other hand, when the determined special symbol is the small hit symbol Y1, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the non-time saving gaming state. That is, when a special game is executed by entering the special area 57 during the small hit game based on the determination of the small hit symbol Y1, after the special game is finished, the state shifts to a non-time-saving game state. .
Even if a special game is executed when a game ball enters the special area 57 during the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Y4 due to an abnormal operation or the like of the first big prize opening 18, the special game is also executed. After the end of the game, it shifts to the non-time saving gaming state.

  In addition, the above-mentioned short-time number of times is the maximum number of times of continuation at the time of setting a single game state, and the big hit symbol X1 or the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined until the above-mentioned number of continuations is reached. When a special game is executed as a condition, the short-time game state is set again.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 is gate 20 (the gate 20 provided in the first game area 12a or the second game area 12b). After passing through the gate 20), the normal symbol lottery for determining whether to open the movable piece 16b by operating the movable piece 16b of the second start winning prize port 16 is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
The normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 119 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, when four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number relating to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not shown) To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 119 is used to determine whether or not the winning symbol is a normal symbol by lottery. As shown in FIGS. The non-time reduction determination table 119a and the time reduction determination table 119b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is a non-time-short game state, the non-time-short determination table 119a is selected, and based on the acquired winning random number and the selected non-time / short determination table 119a A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 119b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 119b. Is done.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the hit determination random number is 1 to 13107 in both the non-time reduction determination table 119a and the time reduction determination table 119b. If it is a random number determined to be a hit other than this (0, 13108 to 65535), it is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the probability of winning in the non-time reduction determination table 119a and the probability of winning in the time reduction determination table 119b are both about 1/5.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 and a second start winning opening opening control table 121 as tables for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. Etc.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when a normal symbol lottery is performed by passing a game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 15 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 1 Determined in seconds. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) is blinked during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.
In the present specification, the blinking display of the normal symbol display device 32 is “normal symbol change”, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on or off “normal symbol stop display”, and “normal symbol change stop”. , “Ordinary symbol fluctuation stop”, and the like.

The second start winning opening opening control table 121 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 121. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × one time) 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning port is set. The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. That is, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, lots of normal symbols are drawn one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is easily maintained in the open state. It will be possible to win a lottery opportunity while suppressing the decrease in balls.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-described special figure game, ordinary figure game, special game, and small hit game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number is updated. This special symbol random number initial value update random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at the time of starting the update as the initial value. Then, when the random number range is made one round, the special symbol random number is updated continuously with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time as an initial value. Then, the process proceeds to next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining a variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the special symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 detects the gate detection sensor 20a (that is, the gate detection sensor 20a of the gate 20 provided in the first game area 12a, the gate detection sensor 20a of the gate 20 provided in the second game area 12b), It is determined whether or not there is an input to the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, or the special area detection sensor 57a, and based on this, a sensor detection time process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games, special games, and small hit games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, the first large winning opening detection sensor 18a, and the second large winning opening detection sensor 55a. Is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and performs a payout control for a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. Transmit to the substrate 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16. , Large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the first large winning opening 18 and the second second winning opening 55, shutter part solenoid data for controlling the operation of the shutter part 59, various display devices (first special symbol) Display data, etc. for the display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33). Run. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the first start winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 executes special area detection processing for executing a special game based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special area 57. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure pending number counter (that is, the current figure pending number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the process at the time of the first start winning opening detection in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection sensor 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the big hit random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random number, special symbol random number, reach group determined random number, reach mode determined random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning opening detection in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the big hit random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the big hit random number is stored in step 603 described above. From the above, the acquired jackpot random number, special symbol random number, reach group determined random number, reach mode determined random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the special region detection process in step 303 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 630, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the special area detection sensor 57a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the special area | region detection sensor 57a not being input, the process at the time of a special area | region detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the special region detection sensor 57a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 631.
In step 631, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a small hit game flag indicating that a small hit game is being executed is ON. If it is determined that the small hit game flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 633. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 632.

In step 632, the main CPU 101 turns on a special area entry flag indicating that a game ball has entered the special area 57 during the small hit game. Then, the special area detection process is terminated.
Further, in step 633, which proceeds when it is determined in step 631 that the small hit game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs error processing for notifying that the game ball has not properly entered the special area 57. Execute. Specifically, the main CPU 101 transmits an error command for performing the above notification to the sub-control board 300. Thus, the above notification is performed based on the error command. Then, the special area detection process is terminated.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a small hit game control process described later, and a special game control process described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, and data “03” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Then, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation processing (step 701), small hit game control processing (step 702), special game control processing (step 703), or special One of the game end processing (step 704) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 750, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 751.
In step 751, the main CPU 101 executes a change start process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 752.

In step 752, the main CPU 101 executes a change stop process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 753.
In step 753, the main CPU 101 executes post-stop processing. Then, the special symbol variation process is terminated.

Next, the variation start processing in step 751 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special figure random number not being memorize | stored, it progresses to step 812. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 801.

In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure) determined based on the second special figure random number is being displayed. If it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step 812. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 802.
In step 802, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the second reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to step 803.

In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the second special figure random number (that is, the type of the start winning port is the second starting winning port 16), and the selected table and step 802 described above. Based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area, the jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 804.
In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes a second special figure determination process for determining the type of the second special figure. Specifically, if the result of the lottery in step 803 is a big hit or a small win, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b (see FIG. 7B) is selected, and the table and the above The jackpot symbol (X1) or the jackpot symbol (Y1, Y2 or Y3) is determined based on the lottery result in step 803 and the special symbol random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. Further, when the result of the lottery in the above-described step 803 is a loss, a lost symbol (Z2) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined second special figure is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In the second special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time of determining the second special figure is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 805.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the second special figure determined in step 804 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, a small bonus symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not data stored in a first special figure temporary storage area described later relates to a jackpot symbol.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special symbol determined based on the first special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure) and the second special figure can be variably displayed simultaneously. It has become. As described above, at the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the determined type of the second special figure (that is, the type of the second special figure to be stopped) is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. Is done. Similarly, at the start of the variable display of the first special figure, the determined type of the first special figure (that is, the type of the first special figure to be stopped) is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area. In other words, the first special symbol temporary storage area stores the type of the first special graphic being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, and the second special graphic temporary storage region stores the second special symbol display device. In 31, the type of the second special figure during the variable display is stored.
Therefore, in this step 806, when the variable display of the jackpot symbol determined as the second symbol is started, the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30. It will be determined whether or not.
If it is determined that the above-mentioned data does not relate to the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above-mentioned data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the jackpot symbol stored in the second special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the display of the variation of the second special figure is started during the variation display of the first special figure for which the jackpot symbol has been determined, when the jackpot symbol is determined as the second special figure, 2 The jackpot symbol related to the special figure is forcibly rewritten to a lost symbol.
As described above, after determining the type of the second special figure, instead of forcibly rewriting the determined jackpot symbol to the lost symbol, the first special figure is determined. In the symbol display device 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is variably displayed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variably displayed, the type of the second special symbol is The small hit symbol or the lost symbol may be determined without fail.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the second special figure stored in the second special figure temporary storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Specifically, when the type of the second special figure determined in the above-described step 804 (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol, or lost symbol) or when the forced rewriting is performed in the above-described step 807 The lost symbol is stored. As a result, the information related to the type of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.
In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is configured so as to recognize the second special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the above-mentioned variable display of the second special figure is performed based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure holding number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The display of the 2 special figure hold display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 811.

In step 811, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short time game flag for setting the game state to the short time game state is ON. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process for turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 812.
In step 812, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. And when it determines with the 1st special figure random number not being memorize | stored, a fluctuation | variation start process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 813.

In step 813, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special figure is being performed. If it is determined that the fluctuation display is being performed, the fluctuation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 814.
In step 814, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 815.

In step 815, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the first special figure random number (that is, the type of the start winning port is the first starting winning port 15), and the selected table and the above-described step 814. Based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area, the jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 816.
In step 816, the main CPU 101 executes a first special figure determination process for determining the type of the first special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 815 is a big hit or a small win, the first special symbol random number determination table 111a (see FIG. 7A) is selected, and the table and the above The jackpot symbol (X1) or the jackpot symbol (Y1, Y2, Y3, or Y4) is determined based on the result of the lottery in step 815 and the special symbol random number stored in the processing area in step 814 described above. Further, when the result of the lottery in step 815 described above is lost, the lost symbol (Z1) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined first special figure is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In the first special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the first special figure is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 817.

In step 817, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the first special figure determined in step 816 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, a small symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 820. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 818.
In step 818, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the second special figure temporary storage area relates to the jackpot symbol. That is, when the main CPU 101 starts the variable display of the jackpot symbol determined as the first symbol, whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. Determine whether. If it is determined that the above-mentioned data does not relate to the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 820. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above-mentioned data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 819.

In step 819, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the jackpot symbol stored in the first special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the display of the first special figure is started during the fluctuation display of the second special figure for which the jackpot symbol has been determined, if the jackpot symbol is determined as the first special figure, this jackpot The symbol is forcibly rewritten to a lost symbol.
In addition, after determining the type of the first special symbol, the second special symbol display device 31 does not forcibly rewrite the determined jackpot symbol to the lost symbol, but determines the type of the first special symbol. If it is determined whether the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variably displayed and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variably displayed, the small bonus symbol or A lost symbol may be determined.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 820.

In step 820, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the first special figure stored in the first special figure temporary storage area in the effect transmission data storage area.
Specifically, when the type of the first special symbol (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol, or lost symbol) determined in the above step 816 or when the forced rewriting is performed in the above step 819 The lost symbol is stored. As a result, the information related to the type of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 821.
In step 821, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 814 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 822.

In step 822, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 30. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 30 starts blinking display.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the above-described variable display of the first symbol is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The special figure hold display device 38 is controlled to be displayed.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 823.

In step 823, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Then, the variation start process ends.
In the variation starting process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second special figure random number takes precedence over the first special figure random number. Although the figure random number is processed, it is not limited to this. For example, the first special figure random number may be processed in preference to the second special figure random number, or may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination processing in step 809 and step 821 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In addition, since the variation effect pattern of any step is the same process, it demonstrates here centering on the variation effect pattern determination process of step 809. FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in the above-described step 804 (the above-described step 816 in the variable effect pattern determination process in step 821) is the lost symbol or the small hit symbol Y4. . If it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol or a small winning symbol Y4, the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is neither the lose symbol nor the small hit symbol Y4 (that is, the big hit symbol, or the small hit symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3), the process proceeds to step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol determined in step 804 described above (step 816 described above in the variation effect pattern determination process in step 821) and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (winning determination table) based on the jackpot symbol or small bonus symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in the above-described step 900 that the symbol is a lost symbol or a small winning symbol Y4, the main CPU 101 uses the type of the start winning opening relating to the determination of the lottery (that is, the determination of the lottery). The starting jackpot random number is obtained by entering the starting winning opening) and the current gaming state and the current number of reservations (first figure holding number, second characteristic number) Confirm the figure hold count). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of start winning slot, the gaming state, and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 selects the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 described above (step 814 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step 821) and the step 904 described above. Based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112, the group type is determined, and the group type is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (winning determination table) selected in step 902 above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (losing determination table selected in step 906 above). ) And the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above-described step 802 (in the above-described step 814 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step 821), the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 And the determined variation mode number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 described above and the predetermined processing area in step 802 described above (step 814 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 821). A variation pattern number is determined based on the determined variation pattern random number, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the change time of the change effect (the change time of the change display of the special symbol) based on the change time determination table 115 and the change mode number and the change pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. ). That is, when the variation effect pattern determination process based on the second special figure (the variable effect pattern determination process in step 809) is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the second special figure, When the variation effect pattern determination process based on the special figure (variation effect pattern determination process in step 821) is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the first special figure. When the fluctuation time of the second special figure is determined, this fluctuation time is set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter. When the fluctuation time of the first special figure is determined, this fluctuation time is set. Set to the first special figure variable time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. To do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

Next, the fluctuation stop process in step 752 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30. If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step 1005. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the first special figure set in the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1005. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the first special figure stored in the first special figure temporary storage area on the first special symbol display device 30. Execute stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a first special figure stop display command indicating that the first special figure has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets the first special figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the first special figure in the first stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. If it is determined that the fluctuation display is not being performed, the fluctuation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1006.

In step 1006, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the second special figure set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with not having passed, a fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1007.
In step 1007, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol temporary storage area on the second special symbol display device 31, and stops the second symbol. Execute the display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1008.

In step 1008, the main CPU 101 stores a second special figure stop display command indicating that the second special figure is stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1009.
In step 1009, the main CPU 101 sets the second special figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the second special figure in the second stop display time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation stop process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 753 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 sets the first special figure stop display time set in the first stop display time timer counter in step 1005 or the second stop display time timer counter set in step 1009. It is determined whether or not the special figure stop display time has elapsed. And when it determines with neither 1st special figure stop display time and 2nd special figure stop display time having passed, the process after stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time or the second special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a small hit symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol (that is, a big hit symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

  In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is being variably displayed, that is, whether or not another special symbol that is different from the special symbol that has been stopped is variably displayed. Specifically, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is variably displayed. When the second special figure is stopped and displayed, the first special figure is first displayed. It is determined whether or not the special figure is in a variable display. If it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1104. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol during variable display, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.

In step 1103, the main CPU 101 stops measuring the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure that is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.
Here, only the measurement of the fluctuation time is stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is continuously performed. Then, by stopping the measurement of the variation time, the variation display of the special symbol is continued while maintaining the remaining variation time at this time. As will be described later, when the small hit game or the big hit game ends, the measurement of the stopped variation time is resumed.

In step 1104, the opening time set at the start of the small hit game is set in the opening time timer counter, and an opening command indicating that the opening process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Further, in step 1106 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1101 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol which is stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (ie, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol during the variable display. If it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1109. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol during variable display, the process proceeds to the next step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 stops measuring the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure that is being changed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 turns off the time-saving game flag. When the time-saving game flag is off, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Further, the number of rounds during the special game executed after the opening time has elapsed is obtained based on the second special electric accessory operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state, and provided in the main RAM 103. Set to the round number storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

  Further, in step 1112 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1106 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state command includes information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on or off, information on the number of short-time games, and the like. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Next, the small hit game control process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1150, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the small hit game control process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "01", a small hit game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1151.
In step 1151, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1104 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1152.

In step 1152, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after the opening / closing of the first big winning opening 18 is completed in the small hit game control process. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1156. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1153.
In step 1153, the main CPU 101 turns on the small hitting game flag and opens / closes the first special winning opening 18 based on the first special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol. The first big prize opening / closing control process is executed. Note that if the small hit game flag is already on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1154.

  In step 1154, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening / closing of the first big prize opening 18 has been completed. And when it determines with opening and closing of the 1st big winning opening 18 having not been complete | finished, a small hit game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing of the first big prize opening 18 has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1155.

In step 1155, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the small hit game, in the ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that the ending process is started to the effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the small hit game control process ends.
Further, in step 1156, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1152 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter has elapsed in step 1155 described above. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1157.

In step 1157, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special area entry flag is on. If it is determined that the special area entry flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 1161. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special area entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1158.
In step 1158, the main CPU 101 turns off the short-time game flag and turns off the special area entry flag. When the short game flag is off, the main CPU 101 does not perform a process of turning off the short game flag at this time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1159.

In step 1159, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to the effect transmission data storage area. To remember. In addition, the number of rounds during the special game executed after the opening time has elapsed is acquired based on the second special electric accessory actuating table 117 corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the main RAM 103. To the specified number of rounds storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1160.
In step 1160, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1164.

Further, in step 1161 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1157 that the special region entry flag is not ON, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped. Determine. As described above, during the special symbol variation display on one of the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the small hit on the other of the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped. And when it determines with not being stopped, it progresses to step 1163. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1162.
In step 1162, the main CPU 101 restarts the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure that has been stopped.
Specifically, as described above, the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 displays the first special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol). When the small hit symbol Y4 is stopped and displayed on the other of the symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, during the small hit game executed by the stop display of the small hit symbol Y4, the first special symbol or Measurement of the variation time of the second special figure stops. Thereby, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the small hit game is started is maintained. Then, the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Y4 ends, and the measurement of the remaining variation time that has been maintained is resumed. When this variation time elapses, the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1163.

In step 1163, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1164.
In step 1164, the main CPU 101 turns off the small hitting game flag. Then, the small hit game control process ends.

Next, the special game control process of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of the special game control process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "02", special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1110 or step 1159 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 performs second big prize opening opening / closing control processing for opening and closing the second big prize opening 55 based on the second special electric accessory operating table 117 corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol. Execute. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game is started based on the second big prize opening opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game is started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the second big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the round number stored in the round number storage area by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 is “0”. When it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game end process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game end process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the above-mentioned jackpot symbol or jackpot symbol and game Based on the state setting table 118, a game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game is executed.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a short-time game flag and a short-time number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above jackpot symbol is X1 or the small jackpot symbol is Y2 or Y3, the short-time game flag is turned on and “100” is set as the short-time number of times. Also, when the small hit symbol is Y1, the short-time game flag is turned off. Even when a special game is executed based on the small winning symbol Y4, the short-time game flag is turned off.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information on ON / OFF of the time-saving game flag set in step 1301 and information on the number of time-savings. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped. As described above, the jackpot symbol is displayed on the other side of the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 while the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Alternatively, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped. If it is determined that the vehicle is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1305. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 resumes measuring the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure that has been stopped.
Specifically, as described above, the first special symbol display device during the variable display of the special symbol (small hit symbol, lost symbol) on one of the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the other of the 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, during the special game executed by the stop display of the jackpot symbol, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Measurement stops. Thus, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the special game is started is maintained. Then, when the special game ends, measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed.
In addition, the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 may display the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lose symbol). When the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is stopped and displayed on the other of the symbol display devices 31, the game ball surely enters the special area 57 during the small hit game based on these small hit symbols, and the entry Since the special game based on is executed, the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped during the small hit game and the special game executed by the stop display of these small hit symbols. Thereby, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the small hit game is started is maintained. Then, when the small hit game and the special game are finished, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed.
When the above-described remaining variation time has elapsed, the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the small bonus symbol, or the lost symbol.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1305.

  In step 1305, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating execution of the symbol post-stop processing and data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning determination random number stored in the usual figure storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit determination random number determination table 119 (any of the non-time reduction determination table 119a or the time reduction determination table 119b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 determines a winning random number stored in the processing area with reference to the non-time saving determination table 119a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 119b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 according to the current gaming state. The normal symbol change time is set in the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “15 seconds” to the usual time variable time timer counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set "1 second" to the variable time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said normal symbol stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 121 and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Game nature of pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the jackpot lottery is won based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined. A game is to be executed.
On the other hand, when a small bonus is won by a jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number, and the small bonus symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, A small hit game in which the one big winning opening 18 is opened is executed. As described above, in this small hitting game, the game ball can be surely entered into the open first big prize opening 18, and the game ball entered into the first big prize opening 18 is in the special area 57. Can enter. Then, the special game is executed based on the game ball entering the special area 57 during the small hit game. In other words, when a small win is won in the big win lottery and the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, the special game is always executed as long as the game ball is launched.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 30 and the fluctuation display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 31 Are performed at the same time.
In addition, the jackpot lottery based on either the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is won and the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, and the corresponding special symbol display device (that is, the first special symbol display device 30). Or any one of the second special symbol display device 31), when the big jackpot symbol X1 is displayed in a variable manner, the small bonus is drawn by lottery based on either the first special symbol random number or the second special symbol random number. The winning symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined and the corresponding special symbol display device may display the small symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 in a variable manner. At this time, if the variation display of the jackpot symbol X1 stops before the variation display of the small bonus symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3, a special game based on the jackpot symbol X1 is executed, but until this special game is finished The measurement of the variation time of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 during the variation display is stopped. When the special game ends, the measurement of the variation time of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is resumed, and thereafter the variable display of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is stopped. When the variation display of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is stopped, as long as the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is executed and the game ball is launched, the special game is performed as described above. Will be executed.
In addition, when the variation display of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is stopped before the variation display of the big hit symbol X1, as described above, the special game is executed based on the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3. However, until the special game ends, the measurement of the variation time of the jackpot symbol X1 during the variation display is stopped. When the special game ends, the measurement of the variation time of the jackpot symbol X1 is resumed. Thereafter, the variation display of the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, and the special game based on the jackpot symbol X1 is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by performing the control as described above, the special game is executed in either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. While the special symbol (big hit symbol X1) is displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol (small bonus symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3) related to the execution of the special game can be displayed on the other side. In other words, it is possible to display the variable display of the special symbol related to the execution of the special game in an overlapping manner. When the special symbol variation display related to the execution of the special game is repeated, the special game is continuously performed. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to impart a novel impression of gameplay as if the execution of a plurality of special games is stocked, and the player's expectation for continuous execution of special games The feeling can be improved and, in turn, the player's interest in special games can be enhanced.

In addition, it is won by the jackpot lottery based on either the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number, the small bonus symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, and the corresponding special symbol display device, the small bonus When the symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is displayed in a variable manner, the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery based on either the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number, and the corresponding special symbol display device When the variation display of the jackpot symbol X1 is performed, if the variation display of the jackpot symbol stops before the variation display of the small bonus symbol, and the variation display of the small bonus symbol before the variation display of the jackpot symbol Even when stopped, the same control as described above is performed.
In addition, the jackpot lottery based on either the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is won and the small bonus symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined. When the symbols Y1, Y2 or Y3 are displayed in a variable manner, the small bonus winning lottery based on either the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is won and the small winning symbol Y1, Y2 or When Y3 is determined and the corresponding special symbol display device performs variable display of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3, the variable display of the other small hit symbol is preceded by the variable display of one small bonus symbol Even when is stopped, the same control as described above is performed.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game and the general figure game, as well as the small hit game and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
For example, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the special symbol variation display, a variation effect that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery by the display mode of the effect symbol 50 is executed. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special figure and the second special figure can be variably displayed simultaneously. However, during the non-short game state, the first special figure and the second special figure can be displayed. Even when the special figure is variably displayed at the same time, only the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure is performed in the effect display device 21, and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is performed. It is supposed not to be broken. On the other hand, during the short-time gaming state, only the variation effect corresponding to the second special figure is performed on the effect display device 21, and the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure is not performed. It has become.

In the variation effect, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed together with the start of the variable symbol variation display (see FIGS. 40A and 40B). . In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 40C to 40E).

When the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, or when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined, all the rendering symbols 50 are displayed. The display is stopped with the same symbol (see FIG. 40E). That is, when all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, or the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2 or It is notified that Y3 has been determined. In other words, it is notified that the special game is executed.
Although not particularly illustrated, if the jackpot lottery result is a loss, or if the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and the jackpot symbol Y4 is determined, that is, at least When one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, or the result of the jackpot lottery is a small hit and the jackpot symbol It is notified that Y4 has been determined. In other words, it is notified that the special game is not executed.
The stop display mode when the small hit symbol Y4 is determined is not the same as in the case of the loss, but a specific mode indicating that the small hit symbol Y4 is determined (for example, the second stop symbol) And a mode in which the third stop symbol stops at the same symbol, a mode in which the second stop symbol or the third stop symbol stops at a special symbol, or the like.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol and the second stop symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols. A reach variation pattern in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) is provided. Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select a change effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and within a predetermined numerical range. A production random number (first half variation production random number, second half variation production random number) is acquired (for example, 0 to 249). Based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the obtained effect random numbers (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number) The aspect of is determined.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect (reach) of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The presence / absence of development effects, etc.) is determined. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

Note that, as described above, during the non-time-saving gaming state, only the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure is performed on the effect display device 21, and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is not performed. However, during the non-time-saving gaming state, a special symbol related to the execution of the special game (a jackpot symbol X1, a small bonus symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3) is determined by a lottery lottery based on the second special figure random number. In such a case, an image indicating that a special game to be described later will be executed as the variation display of the special symbol stops after the determined variation time has elapsed since the variation display of the special symbol is started. A cut-in effect (see FIG. 41) displayed on the effect display device 21 is executed.
Further, during the short-time gaming state, only the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is performed on the effect display device 21, and the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure is not performed. However, even when a special symbol related to the execution of a special game (a jackpot symbol X1, a small bonus symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3) is determined by a lottery lottery based on the first special figure random number during the short-time gaming state Similarly, a cut-in effect is executed.
That is, it is notified that the special game is executed by executing this cut-in effect.
Although not shown in particular, a special symbol related to the non-execution of a special game due to a jackpot lottery when the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure or the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is not performed When the symbol Z1 or Z2 or the small winning symbol Y4) is determined, an image indicating the determination result that the special game is not executed is displayed on the effect display device 21 as the variation display of the special symbol is stopped. It has come to be.

  Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various cut-in effect determination tables for determining the cut-in effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, thereby selecting a cut-in effect determination table according to a predetermined condition and a predetermined numerical range. A production random number (cut-in production random number) is acquired within (for example, 0 to 249). Based on the selected cut-in effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the obtained effect random number (cut-in effect random number), the mode of the cut-in effect is determined. decide. Thereby, the cut-in effect based on the determined aspect is executed in the effect display device 21.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not particularly shown, when the short-time game state is set (including during special games and small hit games executed during the short-time game state), the effect display device In the display unit 21a, a display for instructing the player to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right strike) is performed. In addition, when the non-short-time gaming state is set (including the special game executed during the non-time-short gaming state and the small hit game), the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 sets the first for the player. A display for instructing the launch of a game ball toward the game area 12a (so-called left strike) is performed.
In addition, although not particularly shown, when a small hit game is executed, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 causes the player to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 18, and the special area 57 A display for instructing the player to enter the game ball is also performed. In addition, during the special game, a display for instructing the player to enter the game ball into the second grand prize opening 55 may be performed.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the short-time gaming state is set, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 transmits a command indicating that to the sub-control board 300. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the command, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 performs a display for instructing the launch of the game ball toward the second game area 12b. .
When the non-short game state is set, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 transmits a command indicating that to the sub-control board 300. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the command, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 performs a display instructing the launch of the game ball toward the first game area 12a. .

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery, one of the jackpot winning, the jackpot winning, and the loss is determined, and the variation display of the jackpot symbol X1 and the jackpot symbol Y1, When the fluctuation display of Y2 or Y3 is performed at the same time and the fluctuation display of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is stopped after the fluctuation display of the big hit symbol X1 is stopped, the fluctuation display of the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is displayed. Special games continue when the big win symbol X1, small hit symbol Y1, Y2, or Y3 variable display is stopped after the stop, or when the small hit symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 variable display is repeated However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, as a result of the jackpot lottery, it is set so that either the jackpot winning or losing is determined without providing the jackpot winning, and the variation display of the jackpot symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 overlaps. In this case, the special game may be continuously executed.
Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when a big win lottery is newly performed based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number during the change display of the small hit symbol, As a result, it was possible to get a jackpot win, a jackpot win, but it is not limited to this, it is not possible to get a jackpot win, but to win a jackpot You may be able to do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are provided the first grand prize opening 18 and the second big prize opening 55 that allow the entered game ball to enter the special area 57. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, only the first grand prize opening 18 through which the entered game ball can enter the special area 57 may be provided.
In the above-described embodiment, only the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b cannot enter. The installation position of the first start winning opening 15 and the arrangement of the nails are set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and not only the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a but also the second game area 12b. The installation position of the first start winning opening 15 and the arrangement of the nails may be set so that the game balls flowing down can also enter the first start winning opening 15.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the opening time of the 1st big winning opening 18 is made different according to the kind of the small winning symbol determined when winning the small winning, so that the game ball to the special area 57 is changed. Whether or not to enter is determined, but is not limited to this.
For example, in the state where the movable piece 18b for opening and closing the first grand prize winning opening 18 is a horizontally long slide member that can protrude and retract with respect to the game board 11, and the movable piece 18b protrudes from the game board 11, the game area Twelve game balls launched in a predetermined direction are formed so as to be easily stored on the upper surface of the movable piece 18b. Also, depending on the type of the small hit symbol, the number of protrusions and depressions of the movable piece 18b during the small hit game is made different (for example, the small hit symbol Y1 has a single protrusion and the small hit symbol Y2 has a negative impact). Set the number of times (such as 30). With this setting, when the number of protrusions and depressions of the movable piece 18b is small, the game ball stored on the upper surface of the movable piece 18b is less likely to enter the first big prize opening 18, so that the game is entered into the special area 57. Although it is difficult for the ball to enter, when the number of protrusions and depressions of the movable piece 18b is large, the chance that the game ball stored on the upper surface of the movable piece 18b enters the first grand prize opening 18 increases. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the special area 57. That is, whether or not the game ball can enter the special area 57 can also be determined by setting the movable piece 18b to the structure as described above and setting the protrusion / retraction control of the movable piece 18b as described above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure is performed in the effect display device 21 during the non-time-saving game state, and during the time-short game state, the effect display device 21. In FIG. 2, only the variation effect corresponding to the second special figure is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in both the non-time saving gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the effect display device 21 executes both the variation effect corresponding to the first special figure and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure. Alternatively, only one of the non-time saving gaming state and the time saving gaming state may be used in the effect display device 21 to display both the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure. Alternatively, when special games are continuously executed, characters such as “Super Bonus Confirmation!” Are displayed before the start of the special game to be executed first. ) And a series of moving pictures that continue from the start of the special game executed first to the end of the special game executed later may be displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to give the player an impression that a special special game with a large number of winning balls can be executed, and to enhance the player's interest in the special game. It can be done.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  In addition, the 1st start winning opening 15 in the above-mentioned embodiment is corresponded to the 1st start area | region of this invention. Moreover, the 2nd start winning opening 16 in the above-mentioned embodiment is equivalent to the 2nd start area | region of this invention. Moreover, the 1st big winning opening 18 and the 2nd big winning opening 55 in the above-mentioned embodiment are equivalent to the big winning opening of this invention. Further, the small hit game in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific game of the present invention. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 816 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first symbol determining means of the present invention. The main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 804 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second symbol determining means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 910 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation time determination means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 822 and step 1002 in the above-described embodiment, and the first special symbol display device 30 correspond to the first symbol display means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 810 and step 1007 and the second special symbol display device 31 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the second symbol display means of the present invention. The main CPU 101 that executes the small hit game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific game execution means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the special game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 101 and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the notification effect executing means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15 First starting prize opening 16 Second starting prize opening 18 First big prize opening 21 Production display device 55 Second big prize opening 57 Special area 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A first start area and a second start area which are provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Provided in the game area, and when opened, a winning prize opening that allows game balls to enter,
A special area into which game balls that have entered the grand prize opening can enter,
Under the condition that a game ball has entered the first start area, a small winning symbol associated with execution of a specific game that opens the big prize opening, or non-execution of the specific game is associated. A first symbol determining means capable of determining any symbol of the lost symbol;
A second symbol determining means capable of determining either the small hit symbol or the lost symbol on condition that a game ball has entered the second starting area;
When the symbol is determined by the first symbol determining unit or the second symbol determining unit, a variation time determining unit that determines a variation time that is a variation display time for the symbol;
When the variation time of the symbol determined by the first symbol determining means (hereinafter referred to as the first symbol) is determined, the variation display of the first symbol is started, and when the variation time of the first symbol elapses, A first symbol display means for stopping and displaying the first symbol;
When the variation time of the symbol determined by the second symbol determining means (hereinafter referred to as the second symbol) is determined, the variation display of the second symbol is started, and when the variation time of the second symbol has elapsed, A second symbol display means for stopping and displaying the second symbol;
Specific game execution means for executing the specific game when the small symbol is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the special prize opening is opened when a game ball that has entered the special prize opening enters the special area during the execution of the specific game,
The first symbol determining means is provided on the condition that the first symbol display means does not display the variation of the first symbol and the game ball has entered the first starting area. Determine the design,
The second symbol determining means is provided on the condition that the variation display of the second symbol is not performed by the second symbol display means and a game ball has entered the second starting area. Determine the design,
If any one of the first symbol and the second symbol is determined during the variable display of one of the first symbol and the second symbol, the first symbol by the first symbol display means is used. A gaming machine capable of executing in parallel the symbol variation display and the second symbol variation display by the second symbol display means,
Determined by one of the first symbol determining means and the second symbol determining means during the variation display of the small hit symbol determined by one of the first symbol determining means and the second symbol determining means. When the small hit symbol that has been displayed is stopped, the measurement of the variation time of the small hit symbol that is being displayed is stopped, and the specific game based on the stopped small symbol is being executed When the game ball that has entered the big prize opening enters the special area and the special game is executed, the measurement of the variation time of the stopped small hit symbol is resumed after the special game ends. A featured gaming machine. The first symbol determining means, on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting area, the jackpot symbol associated with the execution of the special game, the small bonus symbol, or the special game and the specific game It is possible to determine one of the lost symbols associated with non-execution of the game,
The special game executing means is configured such that when the game ball that has entered the special winning opening enters the special area during the execution of the specific game or when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means, Run special games,
When the jackpot symbol determined by the first symbol determining means is stopped and displayed during the variation display of the small hit symbol determined by the second symbol determining means, the small hit symbol of the variable display is displayed. The measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the measurement of the variation time of the stopped small hit symbol is resumed after the special game executed based on the stopped jackpot symbol is ended. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1. A notification capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the first symbol determined by the first symbol determination means and a notification effect for notifying the second symbol determined by the second symbol determination means. Providing production execution means,
The notification effect executing means includes
If execution of the special game is determined based on either the first symbol or the second symbol, the notification effect of the other one of the first symbol or the second symbol is being executed. However, the game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification effect of either the first symbol or the second symbol can be executed by interrupting the notification effect being executed.

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