JP2017213194A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine with taste by defining an operation trigger of an opening extension function and effectively using diversified game states created by the operation trigger of the opening extension function.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes: opening extension means for extending an opening time of a normal electric generator; probability variation means for improving a probability to be determined as a jackpot; and fall lottery means for drawing a fall lottery of whether or not to terminate operation of the provability variation means at a prescribed probability. When the number of times of win/failure determination in a case of winning the fall lottery by the fall lottery means, does not reach a prescribed number of times, the pinball game machine continues the operation of the opening extension means until it reaches the prescribed number of times, and executes fall guarantee. When it is determined as a jackpot in a state in which the operation of the opening extension means is continued as the fall guarantee, the pinball game machine terminates the operation of the opening extension means when terminating variation of special symbols, however, when it is determined as the jackpot during operation of the probability variation means, terminates it when starting the variation of the special symbols.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine with a falling lottery function.

  In a conventional ball and ball machine represented by a pachinko machine, due to winning at the start port, numerical data (random numbers) for determination of success / failure is obtained, and determination of success / failure is performed based on the numerical data. If the determination result of the determination is a big hit, the game shifts to a big hit game that is advantageous to the player. In addition, a probability variation state (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability of winning a big hit is increased by the determination of success or failure after the end of the big hit game, or an open extension that makes it easy to win a start opening composed of a normal electric accessory. A device having a function of shifting to a state or the like is generally known.

  In addition, once a transition to the probability variation state (rushing in), it is mainstream to maintain the probability variation state until the next big hit is won, but with such a configuration, there is no inflection in the flow of games in the probability variation state. On the other hand, there is a bullet ball game machine equipped with a falling lottery function for executing a falling lottery for shifting (falling) from a certain change state to a normal state for each success / failure determination (for example, Patent Document 1). Equipped with a falling lottery function, even if it is in a probable condition, it will always give the player a sense of tension that it will fall and return to the normal state, thereby infusing the flow of the game Is possible.

  In addition, for ball game machines equipped with a falling lottery function, the number of fluctuations in special symbols is supported as support in the event that the winning lottery function has been won early by transitioning to a probable state after the end of the big hit game. There is a ball game machine equipped with a fall security function that continues the open extension function until the number of times reaches a predetermined fluctuation number (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-034930 A JP, 2014-050725, A

  In the ball and ball machine described above, the opening extension function operates as a time-shortening function during the period when the fall protection function can be operated because the opening extension function operates regardless of whether or not the probability change state is operating. During the period when the probability variation state continues beyond the operable period of the fall protection function, the probability extension state ends and the opening extension function ends. It can be seen as operating.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an interest to a ball game machine by defining an operation opportunity of an opening extension function and making use of various game states created by the operation opportunity of the opening extension function.

  The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, is provided with a start opening on the game board, and the start opening is a first start in which a game ball can enter at any time. And a second starting port provided in a normal electric accessory that can be changed to a closed state in which entry of a game ball is difficult and an open state in which entry is easier than the closed state. A determination unit for determining whether or not to win based on a ball, a special symbol for notifying the result after a variable display is performed for a predetermined time based on the result of the determination, and the determination When it is determined that the winning is determined and the symbol indicating the winning is displayed in the special symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game, and the effect display corresponding to the variation display and the fixed display of the special symbol are displayed. The effect display means to be executed and a predetermined certainty after the jackpot game is over. And a probability changing means for improving the probability of being determined to be a hit in the determination as to whether or not the game is in a normal gaming state, and an opening extension for extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory beyond the normal opening time after the jackpot game is over. And a fall lottery means for lottering whether or not to end the operation of the probability changing means when the probability changing means is operating when the determination is made. When the probability changing means is operating, and when the probability changing means is ended when the lottery by the falling lottery means is won and the probability changing means is finished, the number of times of the success / failure determination has not reached a predetermined number In the ball and ball game machine configured to guarantee the fall that continues to operate until the predetermined number of times is reached, the probability variation means and the open extension are not included in the game state after the end of the big hit game. The first specific state in which the number of determinations of the success / failure determination is within the predetermined number of times when the means is operating, the probability changing means is inactive, and the fall protection is performed by the open extension means There are a second specific state and a third specific state in which the operation of the probability varying means and the opening extension means continues even after the number of determinations of the success / failure determination reaches the predetermined number of times, and the opening extension means When the winning lottery is won, the special symbol is displayed when the variable symbol display is started, and when the winning symbol is determined to be a hit, the special symbol is ended when the variable symbol is displayed. A first end condition and a second end condition that is terminated when the special symbol variation display is started; the end condition is terminated in the first end condition in the case of the second specific state; Condition In the case of the state or the third specific state, the process is terminated under the second termination condition.

A random number may be extracted due to the game ball entering the start port. In that case, a random number for determining whether or not (big hit) is determined for drawing whether or not the determination means is a winning, and a symbol determining random number for determining the type of the special symbol according to the determination result of the determination means Can be considered. In addition, a random number for determining a variation pattern used for determining the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol after referring to the symbol determined as a result of the determination of validity is also conceivable.
Further, the symbol determining random numbers may include, for example, each symbol determining random number for big hits, small hits and loses, or one random number may be used for big hits, small hits and lost. A configuration including a reach determination random number used to determine whether or not to perform reach variation when determining the variation pattern is also conceivable. Further, these random numbers may have a random number that is used and a random number that is not used depending on the result of the determination.

  According to the ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, when the second end condition is selected, the operation of the release extension means is ended at the start of the fluctuation both in the falling lottery winning and in the winning / failing determination winning. The person is in a state of not knowing which one is won, and can perform a fluctuating effect that results in two choices of either a winner decision winning or a falling lottery winning. In addition, when the first end condition is selected, it is not known whether the winning determination is won or not until the fluctuation is ended, so that it is possible to produce a conventional effect.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The electrical block diagram of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main process performed with the main control apparatus 80 of the pachinko machine. The flowchart of the start winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 7 is a flowchart of a time-saving count guarantee process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. 6 is a flowchart 5 of the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart 1 of the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. (A) A table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50, (b) a table showing the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the first support flag, the relationship between the second support flag and the rendering mode. (A) Timing chart showing the operation end timing of the opening extension function and the like at the time of the big hit in the first specific state, and (b) The end timing of the operation of the opening extension function and the like at the time of the big hit in the second specific state Timing chart, (c) Timing chart showing the operation end timing of the opening extension function and the like at the time of big hit in the third specific state and at the time of falling winning. (A) An example of an effect mode displayed at the time of a big hit in the first specific state, (b) an example of an effect mode displayed in the first specific state and the second specific state, (c) in the second specific state An example of the effect mode displayed at the time of a big hit. (A) An example of an effect mode displayed at the time of a big hit in the third specific state or at the time of falling winning, (b) An example of an effect mode displayed in the fourth specific state. FIG. 6 is a flowchart 1 of the right / fail determination process executed by the main controller 80 according to the second embodiment. The flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 of Example 2 performs. (A) Timing chart showing the end timing of the operation such as the opening extension function at the time of the big hit in the first specific state and the fall winning, etc., (b) The end timing of the operation of the opening extension function at the time of the big hit in the second specific state The timing chart which shows (b) The timing chart which shows the operation end timings of the open extension function etc. at the time of big hit and fall winning in the 3rd specific state. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the right / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 according to the third embodiment. FIG. (A) A table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, (b) a table showing the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, the relationship between the first support flag, the second support flag and the production mode. . (A) A table showing the relationship of fall security based on the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, and (b) jackpot symbol of the second special symbol and the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment. The table which shows the relationship of fall security based on the game state of (2), (c) The table which shows the relationship of fall security based on the game state of the pachinko machine 50 as other structures of Example 3. (A) An example of an effect mode displayed in the first specific state or the second specific state, (b) An example of an effect mode displayed in the first specific state or the second specific state, (c) No. An example of an effect mode displayed when shifting from the second specific state to the fourth specific state. (D) An example of an effect mode displayed when shifting from the first specific state to the third specific state.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration.
A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.
Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52 and on the lower left and right sides of the outer frame, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52.
An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1. The launched game ball flows down the game area 3 of the game board 1.

  In the upper center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided. The effect button 67 changes the effect content displayed on the screen of the effect display device 6 to be described later when operated by the player during the effective period, and changes the game sound output by the speaker. . The effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around it, and the jog dial 68 is rotated to change the effect image. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57 and a checkout button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are nailed in the game area 3.

A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for directing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays a pseudo symbol), and the like, as in the known case.
A first start port 11 is disposed under the center case 5. A second start port 12 is provided below the first start port 11. The second starting port 12 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened. . A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the gate, the normal symbol fluctuates, and when the normal symbol hits and stops at the symbol, the wing piece is released.

  In the lower right part of the game area 3, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device. 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33 and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above on the back surface of the pachinko machine. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. It has been. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured with a main controller 80 as the center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.
Note that the pachinko machine 50 is configured not to include a backup power source that holds the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 83.

The power supply board 85 is configured to generate a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor, and the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM of the main controller 80. As a result, the RAM of the main controller 80 can be backed up, and after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 80 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is held.
On the other hand, since the backup power generated by the power supply board 85 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 83, it is held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83 after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. The stored memory is erased.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a first 2 A detection signal of the left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
In addition, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, The lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled.
In addition to being output to the test signal terminal, an output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the external connection terminal 78 for management signals such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots (also called special games) and sent to the hall main computer. . The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out, but it may be a sealed structure that stores the game ball generated in accordance with winning etc. without paying out the game ball.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 4. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired. If the fire stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It is like that.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect design control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in the display control command 82. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68, and when the player operates the effect units 67, 68, the operation signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. . The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but may be configured as a single device.

  A main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3199”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3200 integers from “0” to “3199” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3199", the next process starts with the next process. Then, 3200 integers from “0” to “3199” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3199” “0” “1”.

When the big hit determining random number is updated once (3200 times), the initial value random number at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determining random number, and the big hit determining random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of setting the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, it changes to “249” “87” “88”... “3199” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value. The number of values determined to be a big hit in the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) is 10, which is “775 to 777”, “1775 to 1777”, and “2775 to 2778”. In addition, the number of values determined to be a big hit in the high-probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) is a number greater than 10.
The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are drawn special symbols. Used for.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.
When a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. The number of memories that can be stored is up to 4 for each of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and when the reserved memory is full, the game balls are stored in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Even if a prize is won, only a winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as the winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the production symbol control device 82 to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal. Each process is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial value random number (3200 patterns from 0 to 3199) when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3200. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  The winning confirmation process in S50 is as shown in FIG. 6, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a. Judgment is made (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first reserved memory is full (this embodiment) It is determined whether the number is 4) (S105).

  If the first reserved memory is not full (S105: no), each random number is stored as the first reserved memory, the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is increased by 1 (S110), and the process proceeds to S115. And migrate. In S110, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the first hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the first reserved memory on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  If it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 11 (S100: no), or if there are already four first hold memories (S105: yes), the first special is not stored. The process proceeds to S115 without increasing the number of lighting of the symbol hold number display device 18.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second reserved memory is full (this embodiment) (S120).

  If the second reserved memory is not full (S120: no), the above random numbers are stored as the second reserved memory, and the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19 is increased by 1 (S125). End (return). In S125, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the second hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the second reserved memory on the effect symbol display device 6.

  If there is no game ball in the second starting port 12 (S115: no), if there are already four second reserved memories (S120: yes), the second reserved memory is not stored and the second special memory is stored. This process is ended (returned) without increasing the number of lighting of the symbol hold number display device 19.

The success / failure determination processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 7, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S200). If the determination in S200 is negative (S200: no), the special symbol is not changing (S205: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S210: no), the process proceeds to S250 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is storage (holding storage in S125 of FIG. 6 above) (S250). If it is determined that the special electric accessory is operating (S200: yes), the success / failure determination process is terminated (returned) and the process proceeds to the special game process.

If there is this reserved memory (S250: yes), the second reserved memory number is decremented (S255), and the process proceeds to S270. If there is no second reserved memory (S250: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (the above-mentioned reserved memory in S110) (S260). If there is the first reserved memory (S260: yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S265), and the process proceeds to S270. If there is no first reserved memory (S260: no), the process proceeds to special game processing.
In S255 and S265, when the reserved memory count is decremented, main controller 80 transmits a command indicating that the reserved memory count has been subtracted to sub integrated control device 83. Yes.

  In S270, the oldest stored memory is read (however, if the second reserved memory is present, the second reserved memory is given priority even if the first reserved memory is older), and the reserved memory is erased). It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S270: yes), a falling lottery process is performed (S275), and then it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won (S280). In the case of an affirmative determination (S280: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S285), the second support flag is turned off (S290), and it is determined whether or not the first support flag is turned on (S295). . If the determination is negative (S295: no), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S300), and the process proceeds to S305. Here, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set (S270: no), or when the first support flag is turned on (S295: yes), the read jackpot determination random number is recorded in the normal table. The hit value is collated (S305), and the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. When the lottery is not selected (S280: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S310). In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is an approximate number thereof (normally 1/320, high probability state (probability change) is 1/132.). And the ratio which will be in a high probability state after big hit is set as 66%.

Based on the determination of S305 or S310, it is determined whether or not a big hit (S350). If it is a big hit (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the second support flag is on (S355). If the determination is affirmative (S355: yes), the second support flag is turned off (S360), and it is determined whether or not the first support flag is turned on (S365). If the determination is affirmative (S365: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S370), and the process proceeds to S380. When the first support flag is off (S365: no), the hourly flag is set to 0 (S380), and the process proceeds to S385. If the second support flag is off (S355: no), the process proceeds to S385 as it is.
In S385, the main control device 80 determines the jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol determination random number (S385). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the variation pattern determination process (S390). In the variation pattern determination process, the big hit variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number. After the variation pattern determination processing, jackpot setting processing is performed (S395), and the process proceeds to special figure variation start command transmission processing (S417). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the gaming state after the jackpot (whether the probability variation function or the opening extension function is activated, etc.) and information on the jackpot game (the jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, Round number).

Here, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16A, the jackpot probability when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) is set to 1/320. The jackpot probability when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a high-probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) is set to 1/132. The probability of winning the falling lottery in the falling lottery process (S275) of FIG. 8 is set to 1/377.
Further, the probability variation number is set until it is determined that it is a big hit, or until a falling lottery is won in the falling lottery process (S275). In addition, the number of time reductions is 100 until the falling lottery is won or until a big hit.
In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to 100 in the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) and the open extended state (when the open extension function is activated) after the big hit game ends. After the big hit game ends, it shifts to the high probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) and the open extension state (when the opening extension function is activated), and the number of times the special symbol changes in the high probability gaming state and the opening extension state is predetermined If the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won before reaching the number of times (100 times), the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 will shift to the normal probability gaming state, but the open extended state is a special symbol as a fall guarantee. This is configured to continue until the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (set to 100 in the first embodiment). Also, in this embodiment, after the big hit game ends, when the transition to the high probability gaming state and the open extended state and the number of short hours exceeds a predetermined number (100 times), the open extended state is determined to be a big hit, or The process continues until the falling lottery by the falling lottery process is won.

  There are three prize balls for both the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, 15 large winning ports 14, and 10 other winning ports. Further, when 10 winning prizes are won, the winning prize opening 14 is closed. The probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/300 in normal times and 1 / 1.101 in short time. As for the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12, the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed only once in the normal time, and the opening for 1.5 seconds is performed twice in the short time.

Next, the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game will be described.
There are two types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol of this embodiment. One is a 4-round jackpot game, and after the jackpot game is completed, the number of time reductions is given 100 times. The other is a 10-round jackpot game. After the jackpot game is over, the game shifts to a high-probability game state and also enters an open extended state. When transitioning to the high probability gaming state and the open extended state after the big hit game ends, the special lottery in the high probability gaming state and the open extended state will change to the falling lottery by the falling lottery process before reaching the predetermined number (100 times). If the player wins, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the normal probability gaming state. However, as a fall guarantee, the open extension state is set to a predetermined number of times of change of the special symbol (in the first embodiment, it is set to 100 times). If the number of time reductions exceeds the predetermined number (100 times) after the jackpot game ends, the open extension state is determined to be a big hit. Or it will continue until it wins the fall lottery by the fall lottery process. Note that the probability of executing a 4-round jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol and 100 times of time is given after the jackpot game is finished is 34%. In addition, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, and the probability of executing the ten-round jackpot game that shifts to the high-probability gaming state and the open extended state after the jackpot game ends is 66%.

  There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol of this embodiment. One is a 4-round jackpot game, and after the jackpot game is completed, the number of time reductions is given 100 times. The other is a 10-round jackpot game. After the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to a high-probability game state and also shifts to an open extended state. The other is a 15-round jackpot game. After the jackpot game is over, the game shifts to a high-probability game state and also enters an open extended state. When transitioning to the high probability gaming state and the open extended state after the big hit game ends, the special lottery in the high probability gaming state and the open extended state will change to the falling lottery by the falling lottery process before reaching the predetermined number (100 times). If the player wins, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the normal probability gaming state. However, as a fall guarantee, the open extension state is set to a predetermined number of times of change of the special symbol (in the first embodiment, it is set to 100 times). If the number of time reductions exceeds the predetermined number (100 times) after the jackpot game ends, the open extension state is determined to be a big hit. Or it will continue until it wins the fall lottery by the fall lottery process. Note that the probability of executing a 4-round jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol and 100 times of time is given after the jackpot game ends is 34%. In addition, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, and the probability of executing the ten-round jackpot game for shifting to the high-probability gaming state and the open extended state after the jackpot game is finished is 16%. Further, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, and the probability that a 15-round jackpot game for shifting to the high-probability gaming state and the open extended state after the jackpot game is finished is 50%. In this embodiment, the number of rounds is different for ease of understanding, but all are 15R, but the number of rounds that a game ball can actually win is divided into 4R, 10R, and 15R depending on the opening pattern. But you can. If this is the case, all the information regarding the jackpot game displayed on the status notification device for transmitting the accurate status information of the gaming machine is indicated as 15R, and the player does not know how long the round game in which the prize ball can be acquired will continue. You can learn how to go up to 15R in the state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16B, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 and the types of effect modes with the support flag set during each game state will be described.
As a gaming state after the end of the big hit game of the present embodiment, a state in which the number of changes in the special symbol is less than a predetermined number (100 times) after transitioning to the high probability fluctuation state and the open extended state after the big hit game is ended is set as the first specific state. After the big hit game is over, the transition to the high-probability gaming state and the extended extended state, until the number of time reduction reaches the predetermined number (100 times) wins the falling lottery process until the predetermined number (100 times) is reached The state that received the fall guarantee that the extended extended state continues is designated as the second specified state, and after the big hit game, the transition to the high probability gaming state and the open extended state occurs, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds the predetermined number (100 times) However, the state that has not won the falling lottery is defined as the third specific state, and the normal probability gaming state and the non-open extended state are defined as the fourth specific state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16B, the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON / OFF according to each specific state. The first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON when shifting to the high probability gaming state and the open extension state (first specific state) after the big hit game ends. The first support flag and the second support flag that are set to OFF differ depending on other specific states that shift thereafter.
Further, when the first support flag is set to ON, if it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the success / failure determination process, the operation of the open extension function is ended when the jackpot symbol is determined and displayed with the special symbol. In addition, when the second support flag is set to ON, if it is determined to be a big hit by the determination processing, the operation of the opening extension function is ended when the special symbol starts to change.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 has shifted from the first specific state to the second specific state, the first support flag is set on and the second support flag is off. Is set. When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state or the second specific state, the first production mode (Tatsuyoshi chance zone) is entered.

  Further, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 has shifted from the first specific state to the third specific state, the first support flag is set to off and the second support flag is set to on. In addition, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state, the process proceeds to the second performance mode (limit breakthrough zone).

  When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 becomes the fourth specific state, the first support flag and the second support flag are set off. In addition, when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the fourth specific state, the mode is shifted to the third effect mode (normal mode).

Next, referring to FIG. 17 (a), the probability when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state and the winning lottery process is determined to be a big hit or the falling lottery process is won. The end timing of the variable function and the open extension function will be described.
When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state, the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON. In the present embodiment, when both the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON in the first specific state, the second support flag set to ON is preferentially applied. Since it is configured, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), when it is determined that the winning combination is determined to be a big hit, the opening extension function is turned from on to off at the start of special symbol fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when it is determined that the winning combination is determined to be a big hit, the probability variation function is switched from on to off at the end of the variation of the special symbol.
In addition, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state and the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won, the probability changing function is turned off from on at the time of starting the special symbol change, but the opening extension function is set a predetermined number of times ( The ON state continues until reaching (100 times).

Next, with reference to FIG. 17 (b), explanation will be given on the end timing of the probability variation function and the release extension function when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the second specific state and it is determined that the hit determination process is a big hit. To do. In addition, when the pachinko machine 50 is in the second specific state, since it is in the normal probability gaming state, the falling lottery by the falling lottery process is not won.
When the gaming state after the big hit game is the second specific state, the first support flag is set on and the second support flag is set off. For this reason, when it is determined that the winning determination process is a big hit in the second specific state, as shown in FIG. 17B, the opening extension function is turned off from on at the end of the change of the special symbol.

With reference to FIG. 17 (c), the probability variation function when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state, when it is determined that the winning determination process is a big hit, and when the falling lottery process is won by the falling lottery process, and The operation end timing of the opening extension function will be described.
When the gaming state after the big hit game is the third specific state, the first support flag is set to OFF and the second support flag is set to ON. Therefore, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is determined to be a big hit in the determination process in the third specific state, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the opening extension function is switched from on to off at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Become. As shown in FIG. 17 (c), when it is determined that the winning combination is determined to be a big hit, the probability variation function is switched from on to off at the end of the variation of the special symbol.
In addition, when the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won in the third specific state, the probability changing function and the opening extension function are turned from on to off at the start of changing the special symbol.

  Returning to FIG. If it is determined to be out in S350 (S350: no), the process shifts to a time reduction guarantee process (S400) to determine a lost symbol (S405), and the variation pattern based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number Is determined (S410). When the variation pattern is set in this way, a loss setting process is performed (415). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

Subsequent to S395 or S415, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a missed reach (missed but with reach display), a super reach lose (a lost but with a super reach display) , A special pattern fluctuation start command (display control command) including data indicating one of the deviations without reach display, fluctuation pattern data for specifying the fluctuation time, and hit data with super reach is output to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S417), the process proceeds to special game processing. Note that the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbols by the processing of S417, but the main controller 80 also starts the variation of the special symbols almost simultaneously.
Upon receiving the special figure fluctuation start command transmitted from the main controller 80, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines whether the big hit or the loss included in the received special figure fluctuation start command is received, and in the case of a big hit, it is usually a big hit or a probability change. An effect pattern is determined on the basis of data indicating whether it is a big hit and data of a change pattern specifying a change time, and the determined pseudo effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. By notifying the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is achieved by the pseudo effect, the player can know the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is won.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the time-saving count guarantee process will be described. In S450, main controller 80 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S450). If the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), it is determined whether or not the second support flag is off (S455). In the case of an affirmative determination (S455: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached a predetermined number (100 in the first embodiment) (S460). If the determination is affirmative (S460: yes), it is determined whether or not the first support flag is on (S465). If the determination is affirmative (S465: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S470), the hourly flag is set to 0 (S475), this process ends (returns), and the process proceeds to S405 in FIG. Further, when the time flag is 0 (S450: no), when the second support flag is on (S455: no), when the number of fluctuations has not reached 100 (S460: no), or If the 1 support flag is off (S465: no), this process is terminated (returned), and the process proceeds to S405 in FIG.

  If it is determined in S205 in FIG. 7 that the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. 11 and whether or not the symbol change time (based on the change pattern in S390 or S410) has elapsed. Determine whether. If the determination is negative (S500: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), after performing the confirmed symbol display process (S505), the process proceeds to the special game process. In the fixed symbol display process, a command for displaying a fixed symbol (symbol fixed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the fixed symbol. Let

If it is determined in S210 in FIG. 7 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 12, and it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S550: no), the process proceeds to special game processing. If the determination is affirmative (S550: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S555), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit (S560). If an affirmative determination is made (S560: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S565). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S565: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S570, and the process proceeds to S575. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S565: no), the process proceeds to S575 as it is. In S575, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S575). If the hour / hour flag is 1 (S575: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 in S580, and the process proceeds to S585. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S575: no), the process proceeds to S585 as it is.
In S585, it is determined whether or not the first support flag is on (S585). If the determination is affirmative (S585: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S590), and the process proceeds to S600. If the determination is negative (S585: no), the process proceeds to S600 as it is.

  In S600, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start process. In step S605, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in step S610, a big hit game start process is performed. In the jackpot game start process (S610), a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the big hit game start process ends, the process shifts to a special game process.

When it is determined in S560 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S560: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S615), and if it is 1 (S615: yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S620). If the probability variation number is 0 (S620: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S625, and the process proceeds to S630. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S615: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S620: no), the processing proceeds to S630 as it is.
In S630, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If it is 1 (S630: yes), it is determined whether or not the time reduction count is 0 (S635). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S635: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S640 and the process proceeds to S645. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S630: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S635: no), the process proceeds to S645 as it is.
In S645, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state (S645). In the case of an affirmative determination (S645: yes), it is determined whether the number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 100 (S650). If the determination is affirmative (S650: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S655), the process proceeds to S660, and then the special game process is performed. If the current gaming state is not the third specific gaming state (S645: no), or if the number of changes in the special symbol does not exceed 100 (S650: no), the process directly proceeds to S660, and then the special gaming process Migrate to

In S660, the sub-integrated control device 83 sends a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is changing to a certain degree, whether or not the time is short, after a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to.
In the present embodiment, the timing for transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the rejection determination process is after the special symbol determination time, but at the time of the special symbol change start and the power supply It may be configured to transmit a state designation command even at the time of recovery.

Next, the special game process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 13, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S700). If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S705). If the big prize opening 14 is not being opened (S705: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between rounds (S710). If it is not during the interval (S710: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S715). If this is also a negative determination (S715: no), it is determined whether or not the time required to produce the big hit game has elapsed (S720). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S720: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S725) is performed and this process is ended (return). If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S700: no), or if the time required to produce the big hit game has not elapsed (S720: no), the special game process ends (return). )

  If it is determined in S705 that the big prize opening 14 is being opened (S705: yes), the process proceeds to S750 in FIG. 14 and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 14 have been won. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. In the case of a negative determination (S750: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended (S755). In the present embodiment, in the case of big hits in 4 rounds, 10 rounds or 15 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. If the determination is affirmative (S755: yes), the process proceeds to S760. When 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 14 (S750: yes), the game is joined to S760, the big winning opening closing process is performed (S760), and the big hit interval process (S765) is performed. End (return) the game process. If the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has not ended (S755: no), the process returns as it is.

  If it is determined in S710 in FIG. 13 that the interval is in progress (S710: yes), the process proceeds to S770 in FIG. 14 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed (S770: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round was the last winning opening 14 opened (S775). If it is the final round (S775: yes), a big hit end effect process (S780) is performed, and the special game process is ended (returned). If it is not the final round (S775: no), the process of opening the special winning opening 14 is performed again (S785), and the special game process is ended (returned). If it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S770: no), the process directly returns. In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  If it is determined in S715 of FIG. 13 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S715: yes), the process proceeds to S800 of FIG. 15 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has passed (S800). When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S800: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S805), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S810). Then, it is determined whether or not the next gaming state acquired in S395 shifts to the high probability gaming state (S815). When shifting to probability change (S815: yes), the number of probability change is set (S820), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S825), the first support flag is turned on (S830), and the second support flag is turned on. (S835), the process proceeds to S840. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. When the process does not shift to the probability change (S815: no), the process proceeds to S840 as it is. The probability variation number is set to 10,000. When it is determined in S800 that the time for the big hit end effect has not elapsed (S800: no), the special game process is ended (returned).

  In S840, it is determined whether or not the next game state shifts to a shorter time. When shifting to a shorter time (S840: yes), the number of shorter times is set (S845), the shorter time flag is set to 1 (S850), and the process proceeds to S855. If the time does not shift to a short time (S840: no), the process proceeds to S855, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S855) is performed, and a state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S860) and the special game process is terminated. Note that the number of time reductions set in S845 is set to 100 times for the big hit with the normal symbol, but is set to 10,000 times for the big hit with the probability variation symbol. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the special symbol average fluctuation time reduction, the normal symbol average fluctuation time reduction, and the normal electric accessory 12 opening extension function are set.

Next, the effect aspect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 in 1st effect mode, 2nd effect mode, and 3rd effect mode is demonstrated.
First, an example of an effect mode displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when it is determined to be a big hit in the first specific state will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main controller 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in a variable manner. An effect character 1001 (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) is displayed at the upper right of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is determined to be a big hit in the first specific state and the variation of the special symbol is started, a display example 1002 is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. Is displayed as "Big hit confirmed! Big hit with this change."
If it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the first specific state, since the second support flag is prioritized, the open extension function ends at the start of the change of the special symbol. In addition, even when the first specific state is won by the falling lottery, it is a period for falling protection, so the opening extension function is continued. Therefore, in this state, the fact that the opening extension function ends at the start of the change is determined to be a big hit, so that the player can be notified.
In addition, since the release extension function ends at the start of the change, the player can stop firing and concentrate on the effect display of the change.

With reference to FIG.18 (b), an example of the effect aspect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 in a 1st specific state or a 2nd specific state is demonstrated.
When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state or the second specific state, the effect display shown in FIG. 18B is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The production mode in the first specific state and the second specific state is the first production mode (Tatsuyoshi chance zone). Then, when the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 in a variable manner on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In FIG. 18B, the left effect symbol is stopped at “7” and the right effect symbol is “9”, but the middle effect symbol is fluctuating. In the display example 1003, “Tatsuyoshi chance zone remaining 64 times” is displayed. It is informed that the predetermined number of times (100 times) is reached by performing the number of times of fluctuation 64 times.
In the present embodiment, when the state is the first specific state or the second specific state, the same effect mode is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in order to shift to the same first effect mode. Even if the falling lottery is won in the first specific state and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts from the first specific state to the second specific state, the effect display shown in FIG. The winner will not be notified. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the falling lottery has been won. Even when a big hit is made, since only the first support flag is on in the second specific state, the extension extension is not completed at the start of the fluctuation.

With reference to FIG. 18C, an example of an effect mode displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is determined to be a big hit when the game state is the second specific state will be described.
When it is determined that the jackpot is in the second specific state, the effect display shown in FIG. 18C is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in a variable manner. As shown in FIG. 18 (c), in the effect symbol 1000, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped at "7", and the player is in the reach because the middle effect symbol is changing. To inform. In addition, an effect character 1001 (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the display example 1004, “Tatsuyoshi chance zone remaining 64 times reach!” Is displayed. Even if the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the second specific state, even if it is determined to be a big hit, the operation of the opening extension function is terminated after the special symbol fluctuation stop, so that the effect mode shown in FIG. As described above, it is not possible to display the effect display for notifying that a big hit is caused when the special symbol is changed, and the fact that the big hit is made after the change of the special symbol is notified. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect that increases the expectation of a big hit with various reach productions as usual.
Since the player cannot determine whether the first production mode is in the first specific state or the second specific state, it is considered that the player can perform a reach production that is lost even in the first specific state. It is done. By doing so, in the first production mode, there are productions that announce that the big hit is confirmed at the start of fluctuation, and there are productions that are big hits by reach production, and it is possible to enjoy various productions.

FIG. 19A is used to explain an example of an effect mode that is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when it is determined that the game is a big hit in the third specific state or when a falling lottery process by the falling lottery process is won. To do.
When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in a variable manner. An effect character 1001 (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) is displayed at the upper right of the effect symbol display device 6. In the display example 1005, “limit breakthrough zone” is displayed. By displaying the display example 1005, the player is notified that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state. Also, in the display example 1006 shown in FIG. 19A, “Big hit or fall is displayed if the big hit is not hit by this change!
Even if it is determined to be a big hit in the third specific state, or even when winning the falling lottery, only the second support flag is on, so the operation of the opening extension function ends when the special symbol starts to change. . Also, the operation of the probability variation function ends when the special symbol variation ends when it is determined to be a big hit, or when the special symbol variation starts when the falling lottery is won. By displaying the display example 1006, the operation of the release extension function is terminated when the falling lottery is determined to be a win or a big hit, and the player is watching the production display with a sense of tension. Can be performed. Moreover, since the opening extension function has been completed when this effect is started, it is possible to concentrate on the effect display by stopping the firing.

With reference to FIG. 19B, an example of an effect mode displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the fourth specific state will be described.
When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in a variable manner. In FIG. 19B, among the effect symbols 1000, the left effect symbol “7”, the right effect symbol “9”, and the middle effect symbol are changing. An effect character 1001 (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) is displayed at the upper right of the effect symbol display device 6. When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the fourth specific state, the mode is shifted to the third effect mode (normal mode), but notification is made that the normal mode is particularly on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. There is no directing.

  According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is the first specific state, the third specific state, when the winning lottery is won or it is determined that the win is determined by the determination, Since the operation of the opening extension function ends at the start of the variation of the special symbol, it is possible to watch the effect display while confirming whether it is determined to be a big hit or winning the falling lottery by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory.

Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration / state of the first embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown.
The “first start port” of the present invention corresponds to the first start port 11, the “second start port” corresponds to the second start port 12, the “big hit game execution means” corresponds to the special game process, The “effect display means” corresponds to the sub integrated control device 83, the “falling lottery means” corresponds to the falling lottery process (S275), the “first specific state” corresponds to the first specific state, and the “second specific state” "Corresponds to the second specific state, and" third specific state "corresponds to the third specific state.

In the present embodiment, when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state or the second specific state, the short time remaining until the predetermined number (100 times) is reached is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration that does not display the remaining number of times until the predetermined number of times (100 times) is reached may be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In that case, it is preferable not to shift to the second effect mode (limit breakthrough zone) even if the predetermined number of times is exceeded. Thereby, after reaching the predetermined number of times (100 times), after the operation of the opening extension function is completed, or the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the high probability gaming state and the opening extension state reaches the predetermined number of times (100 times), This is because it is not known which of the operation ends of the opening extension function by winning the falling lottery, so that it is possible to play a game with an interest in how long the operation of the opening extension function will continue.
[Example 2]

  A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the present embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, different points will be mainly described.

  In the first embodiment, in the case of the first specific state, if it is determined to be a big hit with the first support flag and the second support flag set to ON, the second support flag is preferentially applied, The operation of the opening extension function was terminated at the start of symbol variation. When the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment is in the first specific state and the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON and is determined to be a big hit, the first support flag has priority. It is applied, and the operation of the opening extension function is ended when the special symbol changes.

With reference to FIG. 22, the operation end timing of the probability variation function and the release extension function according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described.
First, referring to FIG. 22 (a), when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state, the probability variation function and the open extension function when it is determined to be a big win or when the falling lottery is won. The operation will be described.

  When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state, the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON. However, in the second embodiment, the first support flag set to ON. Is preferentially applied, the open extension function is turned from on to off at the end of the change of the special symbol when it is determined to be a big hit. The probability variation function is also turned from on to off at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state, when the winning lottery is won, the probability variation function is switched from on to off when the special symbol variation starts. Become. Note that the opening extension function does not end at the start of the change of the special symbol even if the falling lottery is won in the first specific state, and remains on until the predetermined number of times (100 times) is reached. For this reason, it is possible to achieve an effect of giving a big hit expectation as a reach effect as in the effect display in the second specific state of the first embodiment (FIGS. 18B and 18C). In addition, even if the lottery falls, it is still in the fall guarantee period, so the opening extension function continues. Therefore, if nothing is reported even in the effect display, the player can play without knowing that the probability change has ended. .

  With reference to FIG. 22B, the operation of the probability variation function and the release extension function when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the second specific state and the jackpot determination process determines that it is a big hit will be described. In the case of the second specific state, the first support flag is set on and the second support flag is set off. For this reason, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the operation of the opening extension function ends at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Note that when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the second specific state, since it is a normal probability gaming state, the probability variation function is not activated. The production is also the same as in the second specific state of the first embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 22 (c), when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state, when the probability variation function and the open extension function are activated when it is determined that the game is a big hit or when the falling lottery is won explain. When it is determined that the game is a big hit in the third specific state, the first support flag is set to OFF and the second support flag is set to ON. Therefore, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the opening extension function is turned from on to off at the start of the variation of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), when it is determined that the winning combination is determined to be a big hit, the probability variation function is switched from on to off at the end of the variation of the special symbol. When the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is in the third specific state and the winning lottery is won, the probability variation function and the release extension function are turned from on to off when the special symbol variation starts. The production is the same as in the third specific state of the first embodiment.

The success / failure determination process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the determination is completed in S305 or S310 of FIG. 8, the process proceeds to S900 of FIG. In S900, main controller 80 determines whether or not a big hit is made based on the determination in S305 or S310 (S900). If the big hit is made (S900: yes), whether or not the second support flag is on. Is determined (S905). If the determination is affirmative (S905: yes), the second support flag is turned off (S910), and it is determined whether the first support flag is turned on (S912). If the determination is affirmative (S912: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S915), and the process proceeds to S925. When the second support flag is off (S905: no), the process proceeds to S925. If the first support flag is off (S912: no), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S920), and the process proceeds to S925.
In S925, the main control device 80 determines a jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol determination random number (S925). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the variation pattern determination process (S930). In the variation pattern determination process, the big hit variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number. After the variation pattern determination processing, jackpot setting processing is performed (S935), and the process proceeds to special figure variation start command transmission processing (S955). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the gaming state after the jackpot (whether the probability variation function or the opening extension function is activated, etc.) and information on the jackpot game (the jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, Round number).

  If it is determined in S900 that it is out (S900: no), the process proceeds to a time reduction guarantee process (S940), a lost symbol is determined (S942), and the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number. Is determined (S945). When the variation pattern is set in this way, a loss setting process is performed (950). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

In the success / failure determination process of the second embodiment, when it is determined in S210 shown in FIG. 7 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S1000 in FIG.
In S1000, main controller 80 determines whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S1000: no), the process proceeds to special game processing. If the determination is affirmative (S1000: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S1005), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit (S1010). If an affirmative determination is made (S1010: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S1015). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S1015: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S1020, and the process proceeds to S1025. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S1015: no), the process proceeds to S1025. In S1025, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S1025). If the time reduction flag is 1 (S1025: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S1030, and the process proceeds to S1035. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S1025: no), the process proceeds to S1035.
In S1035, it is determined whether or not the first support flag is on (S1035). If the determination is affirmative (S1035: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S1040), and the process proceeds to S1045. If the determination is negative (S1035: no), it is determined whether the second support flag is on (S1045). If the determination is affirmative (S1045: yes), the second support flag is turned off (S1050), and the process proceeds to S1055. If the determination is negative (S1045: no), the process proceeds to S1055.

  In S1055, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In subsequent S1060, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in S1065, a big hit game start process is performed. In the jackpot game start process (S1065), a command for starting the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, the release pattern, the jackpot ending time, the number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the big hit game start process ends, the process shifts to a special game process.

If it is determined in S1010 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S1010: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S1070), and if it is 1, (S1070: yes) Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S1075). If the probability variation number is 0 (S1075: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S1080), and the process proceeds to S1085. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S1070: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S1075: no), the processing proceeds to S1085 as it is.
In S1085, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is 1, and if it is 1 (S1085: yes), it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (S1090). If the time reduction count is 0 (S1090: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S1095), and the process proceeds to S1100. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S1085: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S1090: no), the process proceeds to S1100.
In S1100, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state (S1100). In the case of an affirmative determination (S1100: yes), it is determined whether the number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 100 (S1105). If the determination is affirmative (S1105: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S1110), and the process proceeds to S1115. If the current gaming state is not the third specific gaming state (S1100: no), or if the number of changes in the special symbol does not exceed 100 (S1105: no), the process proceeds to S1115.

In S1115, the main controller 80 sends a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is definitely changing, whether or not the time is short, etc., to the sub integrated controller 83 after a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to.
In the present embodiment, the timing for transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the rejection determination process is after the special symbol determination time, but at the time of the special symbol change start and the power supply It may be configured to transmit a state designation command even at the time of recovery.

  When the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment is in the first specific state, the first support flag of the first support flag or the second support flag that is set to ON is preferentially applied, so it is determined as a big hit. In such a case, the opening extension function is terminated when the special symbol changes. Therefore, unlike Example 1, even if it is determined that a big hit is made in the first specific state, it is possible to perform an effect of notifying that the big hit is confirmed during the variation of the special symbol described in FIG. Absent.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is determined to be a big hit in the first specific state and the second specific state, the timing at which the operation of the opening extension function ends is ended. By setting the time, the player cannot enjoy the game with a sense of tension because the player cannot determine whether or not the situation has been won by the falling lottery during the game.
[Example 3]

  A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the present embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, different points will be mainly described.

The timing at which the operation of the probability variation function and the open extension function ends when it is determined to be a big hit at each specific state of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment or when the falling lottery is won is the same as that of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment. It is the same.
In the first embodiment, when the winning lottery is won in the first specific state after the big hit game is over and the second specific state is entered, the predetermined number of times set as the fall guarantee is 100. In the third embodiment, the predetermined number of times set as falling security is determined according to the specific state when it is determined that the jackpot is determined and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed.

Here, with reference to Fig.24 (a), the basic specification of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3 is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 24A, the jackpot probability when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) is set to 1/320. The jackpot probability when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a high-probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) is set to 1/132. The probability of winning the falling lottery in the falling lottery process (S275) of FIG. 8 is set to 1/377.
Further, the probability variation number is set until it is determined that it is a big hit, or until a falling lottery is won in the falling lottery process (S275). The number of time reductions is 0, 40, 80, 100, until winning the falling lottery, or until it is a big hit.
In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to 100 in the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) and the open extended state (when the open extension function is activated) after the big hit game ends. After the big hit game ends, it shifts to the high probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) and the open extension state (when the opening extension function is activated), and the number of times the special symbol changes in the high probability gaming state and the opening extension state is predetermined If the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won before the number of times (0, 40, 80, or 100) is reached, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the normal probability gaming state. However, as a fall protection, the open extended state continues until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number (either 0, 40, 80, or 100). In addition, in this embodiment, after the big hit game ends, when the transition to the high probability gaming state and the open extension state, and the number of time reduction exceeds a predetermined number (0, 40, 80, or 100), The open extended state continues until it is determined that the jackpot is won or the falling lottery by the falling lottery process is won. Here, the predetermined number is 0 times, 40 times, depending on whether the specific state when it is determined to be a big hit, which will be described later, from the first specific state to the fourth specific state, according to the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed, One of 80 times or 100 times is set.

  There are three prize balls for both the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, 15 large winning ports 14, and 10 other winning ports. Further, when 10 winning prizes are won, the winning prize opening 14 is closed. The probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/300 in normal times and 1 / 1.101 in short time. As for the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12, the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed only once in the normal time, and the opening for 1.5 seconds is performed twice in the short time.

Next, the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game will be described.
There are two types of jackpot games that are executed with the jackpot symbol fixedly displayed in the first special symbol. In addition, there are four types of jackpot symbols in the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol of this embodiment (see FIG. 25 (a)).
When the special symbol 1_4R normal symbol shown in FIG. 25 (a) is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, a four-round jackpot game is executed, and the number of time reductions is given 100 times after the jackpot game ends.
Also, when the special symbol 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 to the special symbol 1_10R probability variation symbol 3 shown in FIG. 25 (a) is finalized and displayed in the first special symbol, a 10-round jackpot game is executed, After the game is over, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state and an open extension state. In addition, when it shifts to the high-probability gaming state and the open extension state after the big hit game, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of times, if the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 Will shift to the normal probability gaming state, but the extended open state continues as a fall protection until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined number. In addition, after the big hit game is over, if the transition to the high probability game state and the open extended state and the number of short hours exceeds the predetermined number of times, the open extended state is determined to be a big hit or the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won. Will continue until.
It should be noted that the special figure 1_4R normal symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, and the probability of executing the four round jackpot game in which 100 times are given after the jackpot game is finished is 34%. In addition, the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol (the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 to the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 3) is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, and after the big hit game, the 10-round transition to the high probability gaming state and the open extension state is made. The probability that the jackpot game will be executed is 66%.

There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol. Further, there are four types of jackpot symbols in the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol of this embodiment.
When the special symbol 2_4R normal symbol shown in FIG. 25 (b) is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, a four-round jackpot game is executed, and the number of time reductions is given 100 times after the jackpot game ends.
Also, when the special symbol 2_10R probability variation symbol shown in FIG. 25 (b) is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, a 10-round jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is over, the high probability gaming state and the open extended state are entered. Transition. When the special symbol 2_15R probability variation symbol 1 or special symbol 2_15R probability variation symbol 2 shown in FIG. 25 (b) is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, a 15-round jackpot game is executed, After the end, it shifts to the high probability gaming state and the open extension state.
When transitioning to the high-probability gaming state and the open extension state after the big hit game ends, if the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches the predetermined number of times, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is normally Although it shifts to the probabilistic gaming state, the open extension state continues as the fall protection until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number. In addition, after the big hit game is over, if the transition to the high probability game state and the open extended state and the number of short hours exceeds the predetermined number of times, the open extended state is determined to be a big hit or the winning lottery by the falling lottery process is won. Will continue until.
The special symbol 2_4R regular symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, and the probability of executing the four-round jackpot game, which is given 100 times a short time after the jackpot game ends, is 34%, and the special symbol 2_10R in the second special symbol The probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the probability that a 10-round jackpot game will be executed after transitioning to the high probability gaming state and the open extended state after the jackpot game is finished is 16%, and the special symbol 2_15R probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol. The probability of executing a 15-round jackpot game that transitions to a high-probability gaming state and an open extended state after the jackpot game ends is 50%.

Next, with reference to FIG.24 (b), the game state of the pachinko machine 50, the support flag set in each game state, and the kind of effect mode are demonstrated.
In this embodiment, as the gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability fluctuation state and the open extended state after the big hit game ends, and the state in which the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is less than the predetermined number is set as the first specific state. After completing the transition to the high-probability gaming state and the extended extension state, before falling short of the predetermined number of times, winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery process, received a fall guarantee that the open extended state continues until the predetermined number of times The state is set to the second specific state, and after the jackpot game is over, the state is not set to the falling lottery even if the transition to the high probability gaming state and the open extended state and the number of time reductions exceeds the predetermined number of times, and the third specific state is set, and the normal probability A state that is a gaming state and a non-open extended state is defined as a fourth specific state.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24B, the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON / OFF according to each specific state. In addition, when it is determined that a big hit is made when the first support flag is set to ON, the operation of the open extension function is ended at the end of the change of the special symbol. Further, when it is determined that a big hit is made when the second support flag is set to ON, the operation of the open extension function is ended when the special symbol starts to change.

  As shown in FIG. 24B, when the gaming state after the big hit game is the first specific state, the first support flag and the second support flag are set to ON. In this case, the second support flag that is on is preferentially applied. When it is determined that the jackpot is in the first specific state, the operation of the opening extension function is ended when the special symbol starts to change. Moreover, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 according to the third embodiment is the first specific state, a transition is made to the fourth effect mode (Tatsuyoshi charge zone) on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  As shown in FIG. 24B, when the gaming state after the big hit game is the second specific state, the first support flag is set on and the second support flag is set off. When it is determined that the jackpot is in the second specific state, the operation of the opening extension function is ended at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 according to the third embodiment is the second specific state, a transition is made to the fourth effect mode (Tatsuyoshi charge zone) on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the gaming state after the big hit game shown in FIG. 24B is the third specific state, the first support flag is off and the second support flag is on. Therefore, when it is determined that the jackpot is in the third specific state, the operation of the opening extension function ends at the start of the variation of the special symbol. When the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the third specific state, the second effect mode (limit breakthrough zone) is selected on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  In the fourth specific state shown in FIG. 23B, the first support flag and the second support flag are off. In the fourth specific state, the probability variation function and the open extension function are not activated. When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the fourth specific state, the third effect mode (normal zone) is selected on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  Next, referring to FIG. 25 (a), with respect to the predetermined number of times set as fall security according to the game state of the pachinko machine 50 when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined and displayed with the first special symbol and the jackpot explain. As the types of jackpot symbols that are determined and displayed for the first special symbol, there are a special symbol 1_4R normal symbol, a special symbol 1_10R probability variable symbol 1, a special symbol 1_10R probability variable symbol 1, and a special symbol 1_10R probability variable symbol 3.

  Regardless of whether the specific state at the time of the big hit is any of the first specific state to the fourth specific state, if the special symbol 1_4R normal symbol is fixedly displayed in the first special symbol, the predetermined number of times is guaranteed as the fall guarantee. Not set.

  When the special state when the big hit is determined is the first specific state, and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed with the first special symbol, a predetermined number of times (100 times) is set as fall protection. In addition, when the game state when the big hit is determined is the second specific state, and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed with the first special symbol, a predetermined number of times (40 times) is set as fall protection. The When the game state when it is determined to be a big win is the third specific state, and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, the number of times set as fall security is zero. That is, when the falling lottery is won, the opening extension function is also terminated. When the game state when the big hit is determined is the fourth specific state and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed with the first special symbol, a predetermined number of times (80 times) is set as fall protection.

  When the game state when it is determined to be a big hit is the first specific state and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed with the first special symbol, a predetermined number of times (40 times) is set as fall protection. When the game state when it is determined to be a big hit is the second specific state, and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed with the first special symbol, a predetermined number of times (80 times) is set as fall protection. When the game state at the time of the big hit is the third specific state and the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed with the first special symbol, a predetermined number of times (100 times) is set as fall protection. When the game state when it is determined to be a big hit is the fourth specific state, and the special figure 1_10 probability variation symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, the number of times set as fall protection is zero. That is, when the falling lottery is won, the opening extension function is also terminated.

  Regardless of whether the specific state at the time of the big hit is the first specific state to the fourth specific state, if the special symbol 1_10R probability variation symbol 3 is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, it is predetermined as fall protection The number of times (100 times) is set.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25 (b), the jackpot symbol determined and displayed with the second special symbol and the number of fall guarantees set according to the specific state of the pachinko machine 50 when it is determined to be the jackpot will be described. . The types of jackpot symbols that are determined and displayed for the second special symbol include a special symbol 2_4R normal symbol, a special symbol 2_10R probability variable symbol, a special symbol 2_15R probability variable symbol 1, and a special symbol 2_15R probability variable symbol 2.

  If the gaming state when it is determined to be a big hit is any of the first specific state to the fourth specific state, and the special symbol 2_4R normal symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, the fall security is not set.

  When the game state when it is determined to be a big win is the first specific state and the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed with the second special symbol, a predetermined number of times (100 times) is set as fall protection. If the game state at the time of the big hit is the second specific state or the third specific state, and the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, the number of times set as fall guarantee is zero. It is. That is, when the falling lottery is won, the opening extension function is also terminated. When the game state when the big hit is determined is the fourth specific state and the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed with the second special symbol, a predetermined number of times (80 times) is set as fall protection.

  When the game state at the time of the big hit is the first specific state and the special figure 2_15R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed with the second special symbol, a predetermined number of times (40 times) is set as fall protection. When the game state when it is determined to be a big hit is the second specific state, and the special figure 2_15R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed with the second special symbol, a predetermined number of times (80 times) is set as fall protection. When the game state when it is determined to be a big hit is the third specific state, and the special figure 2_15R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed with the second special symbol, a predetermined number of times (100 times) is set as fall protection. When the game state when it is determined to be a big hit is the fourth specific state, and the special figure 2_15R probability variation symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, the number of times set as fall security is zero. That is, when the falling lottery is won, the opening extension function is also terminated.

  Regardless of whether the gaming state is determined to be a big hit, from the first specific state to the fourth specific state, when the special figure 2_15R probability variation symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol, it is predetermined as fall protection The number of times (100 times) is set.

The success / failure determination processing of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
When the determination is completed in S305 or S310 in FIG. 8, the process proceeds to S1150 in FIG. Based on the determination in S305 or S310, main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit (S1150). If the big hit (S1150: yes), it determines whether or not the second support flag is on. (S1155). If the determination is affirmative (S1155: yes), the second support flag is turned off (S1160), and it is determined whether the first support flag is on (S1165). If the determination is affirmative (S1165: yes), the first support flag is turned off (S1170), and the process proceeds to S1180. If the first support flag is off (S1165: no), the hourly flag is set to 0 (S1180), and the process proceeds to S1185. If the second support flag is off (S1155: no), the process proceeds to S1185.
In S1185, main controller 80 determines the jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol determination random number (S1185). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the variation pattern determination process (S1190). In the variation pattern determination process, the big hit variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number. After the variation pattern determination process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined in S1185 is a probability variation symbol (S1195). In the case of an affirmative determination (S1195: yes), a fall guarantee frequency setting process for determining a predetermined number of times to be set as fall guarantee is performed (S1197), and the process proceeds to S1200. If the jackpot symbol determined in S1185 is a normal symbol (S1195: no), the process proceeds to S1200. The fall guarantee count setting process (S1197) is based on whether the specific state when the big hit is determined is the first specific state to the fourth specific state based on the probability variation symbol determined in S1185 or FIG. This is processing for setting a predetermined number of times from the number of times shown in FIG.

  In S1200, main controller 80 performs jackpot setting processing, and proceeds to special figure change start command transmission processing (S1225). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the gaming state after the jackpot (whether the probability variation function or the opening extension function is activated, etc.) and information on the jackpot game (the jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, Round number). Note that the jackpot setting process (S1200) of the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment or the second embodiment, also acquires information related to the number of times set as the fall protection in S1197.

  If it is determined in S1150 that it is out of place (S1150: no), the process proceeds to a time reduction guarantee process (S1205), a lost symbol is determined (S1210), and the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number. Is determined (S1215). When the variation pattern is set in this way, a loss setting process is performed (1220). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

Subsequent to S1200 or S1220, data indicating the above-described lottery results, specifically, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a missed reach (missed but with reach display), a super reach lose (a lost but with a super reach display) , A special pattern fluctuation start command (display control command) including data indicating one of the deviations without reach display, fluctuation pattern data for specifying the fluctuation time, and hit data with super reach is output to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S1225), the process proceeds to special game processing. Note that the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol by the processing of S1225, but the main controller 80 also starts the variation of the special symbol almost simultaneously.
Upon receiving the special figure fluctuation start command transmitted from the main controller 80, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines whether the big hit or the loss included in the received special figure fluctuation start command is received, and in the case of a big hit, it is usually a big hit or a probability change. An effect pattern is determined on the basis of data indicating whether it is a big hit and data of a change pattern specifying a change time, and the determined pseudo effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. By notifying the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is achieved by the pseudo effect, the player can know the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is won.

The effect aspect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 in 4th effect mode (Tatsuyoshi charge zone) is demonstrated using FIG.
Referring to FIG. 26 (a), when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is 0 to 20 times in the special symbol in the first specific state or the second specific state, the effect symbol display device 6 An example of the effect mode displayed on the screen will be described. In addition, the predetermined number of times given as fall security is 100 times.
When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in a variable manner. An effect character 1001 (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) is displayed at the upper right of the effect symbol display device 6. In the display example 1007, “Tatsuyoshi charge zone” is displayed. This notifies the player that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the first specific state or the second specific state. In the display example 1008, “20 pt” is displayed, and the player notifies the player that the upper limit number of time reductions is 20 in the display example. In the display example 1008 shown in FIG. 26A, “20 pt” is displayed, but this is the predetermined number of times (100 times) set as the fall guarantee in the fall guarantee number setting process (S 1197), and the display example 1008. The number of times smaller than the predetermined number of times set is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches the number (20 times) shown in the display example 1008 in FIG. 26A, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (b), the effect of adding time reduction is performed. Of the effect symbols 1000 displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the left effect symbol is "7", the right effect symbol is "9", and the middle effect symbol is changing. In the display example 1009, “+40 charge!” Is displayed. The display example 1009 notifies the player that the number of time reductions has been increased by 40 times.

  When the number of changes in the special symbol reaches the number of times (20 times) shown in the display example 1008 of FIG. 26A, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. Moreover, the structure which performs the production | presentation which determines the possibility of addition of the number of time reductions may be sufficient. In that case, for example, during the special symbol change when the number of times (20 times) shown in the display example 1008 of FIG. The production and mini-games used can be considered.

  FIG. 26C shows an effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when the second specific state is shifted to the fourth specific state. In the second specific state, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) set as falling protection, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the display example 1010 displays “Sorry! Charge failure ...”. The display example 1010 can notify the player that the predetermined number of times set as falling security has been reached. Thereafter, the normal mode shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26D shows an effect display that is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when shifting from the first specific state to the third specific state. On the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbol 1000 being displayed in a variable manner is displayed. In the display example 1011 on the upper left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, “limit breakthrough zone entry !!” is displayed. The display example 1011 indicates that the number of times that the special symbol has changed in the high-probability gaming state and the extended extended state has reached the predetermined number of times set as falling security, and the game has shifted from the first specific state to the third specific state. The person can be notified.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, whether the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 when it is determined to be a big hit is one of the first specific state to the fourth specific state, depending on the type of the symbol that is confirmed and displayed, When winning a lottery lottery in the first specific state, which will be transitioned after the big hit game ends, it will differ depending on how many times the open extension function continues as fall protection, so determine how long the open extended state will continue It becomes difficult, and the player plays the game while watching with a sense of tension how long the extended extended state will continue.
The player has given a plurality of predetermined number of times set as fall protection, how far the number of time reductions is added and how long the open extended state continues, or at what timing from the first specific state to the third specific state While thinking about the transition, you can play with tension.

In the third embodiment, the predetermined number of times set as falling security differs according to any one of the first specific state to the fourth specific state when it is determined that the big hit, and the type of the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed However, it is not limited to this. As another configuration of the third embodiment, a configuration in which the predetermined number of times set as the fall protection differs according to any of the first specific state to the fourth specific state when it is determined that the jackpot is determined. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
First, when the specific state when it is determined to be a big hit is the first specific state, a predetermined number of times (100 times) is set as fall protection. When the specific state when the big hit is determined is the second specific state, a predetermined number of times (80 times) is set as fall protection. When the specific state when the big hit is determined is the third specific state, a predetermined number of times (60 times) is set as fall protection. When the specific state when the big hit is determined is the fourth specific state, a predetermined number of times (40 times) is set as fall protection. The number of times to be set is not particularly limited, and may be any other number.

  According to the pachinko machine 50 having the other configuration of the third embodiment, when the winning lottery is won in the first specific state that shifts after the end of the big hit game, depending on the type of the specific state when it is determined that the big hit Since it will be different how many times the operation of the open extension function will continue as a guarantee, it will be difficult to determine how long the open extended state will continue, and the player will watch with a sense of tension how long the open extended state will continue , Will play a game.

  The pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment to the third embodiment is configured to shift to a high-probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game when the probability variation symbol is displayed as a special symbol. In addition, for example, a configuration in which a special area (probability opening) is provided in the special winning opening may be used. In this case, for example, the ratio of the big hit is 34% for the first special symbol, 66% for the probability variation, 34% for the fourth round big hit for the second special symbol, and 16% for the 10 round round big probability. %, The probability variation pattern for 15 rounds of big hit may be 50%.

  In the pachinko machine 50 having the other configurations of the first embodiment to the third embodiment and the third embodiment, in the case of shifting to the open extended state in the normal probability gaming state after the big hit game is finished, the above-described performance mode (first performance mode) , 2nd production mode, 3rd production mode, 4th production mode), the constitution which shifts to other production modes may be sufficient.

6: Effect design display device 67: Effect button 68: Jog dial 80: Main control device 83: Sub integrated control device

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A starting port is provided on the game board,
The starting port can be changed into a first starting port in which a game ball can enter at all times, a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which it is easier to enter than the closed state. As a second starting port provided in a normal electric accessory,
A go / no-go decision means for making a go / no-go decision as to whether or not to win based on the ball entering the start opening;
A special symbol for notifying the result after performing a variable display over a predetermined time based on the result of the determination of appropriateness,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when a winning pattern is displayed in the special symbol when the winning / no-go determination is determined;
Effect display means for executing effect display in response to the change display and final display of the special symbol,
Probability changing means for improving the probability of being determined to be a hit in the determination of success / failure with a predetermined probability after the end of the jackpot game;
An opening extension means for extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory after the end of the jackpot game;
A fall lottery means for lottering whether or not to end the operation of the probability changing means when the probability changing means is operating when the determination is made;
The opening extension means operates simultaneously when the probability varying means is activated, and when the probability varying means is terminated when the lottery by the falling lottery means is won and the probability varying means is terminated, the number of times of the success / failure determination is a predetermined number of times. When the ball game machine is configured to provide a fall security that continues to operate until the predetermined number of times is reached,
The gaming state after the end of the jackpot game includes a first specific state in which the number of determinations of the success / failure determination is within the predetermined number of times when the probability changing means and the opening extension means are operating, and the probability The probability changing means and the opening extension even after the second specific state in which the changing means is not operated and the fall extension is secured by the opening extension means and the number of determinations of the success / failure determination reaches the predetermined number of times. There is a third specific state in which the operation of the means continues,
As the timing when the opening extension means ends the operation, if the winning lottery is won, it is terminated at the start of the variation display of the special symbol,
A first ending condition for ending when the special symbol variation display ends and a second ending condition for ending when the special symbol variation display starts,
The termination condition is terminated by the first termination condition in the case of the second specific state, and terminated by the second termination condition in the case of the first specific state or the third specific state. A ball game machine.

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