JP2020018634A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine that adds interest in a game configuration regarding a small win rush and is rich in interest.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes probability variable state setting means capable of setting a big win winning probability from a low-probability state to a high-probability state after completion of a big win game, and normal electric generator support setting means capable of setting a support state for making advantageous entry of game balls into a normal electric generator after completion of a big win game, where setting to a high-probability state and a non-support state after completion of a big win game is more advantageous than setting to a high-probability state to a support state in terms of acquisition of winning balls of a small win game. In the pinball game machine, the normal electric generator support setting means has plural kinds of support continuation times having a different number of times, either one support continuation count is selected, and the number of continuation times for which the support state continues is displayed on a performance pattern display device 46 by support continuation count display means when the support state is set after completion of a big win game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly, to a ball game machine having a function called a small hit rush.

  In a conventional ball-and-ball game machine (pachinko machine), a special symbol fluctuates when a game ball enters the starting port, and a hit / fail determination is made as to whether or not a big hit will occur. Thereafter, the special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the hit determination is notified, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the game generally shifts to a big hit game which is advantageous for obtaining a prize ball.

  In this type of pachinko machine, as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game, a high-probability game state in which the winning probability of the success / failure determination as to whether or not a big hit is changed to a high probability (probability change state, simply , Also referred to as a probable change state). Further, in the probable change state, there is also a gaming machine configured so that small hits frequently occur, and by having the ball enter a large winning opening opened at the time of the small hit, the ball possessed by the player gradually increases. It has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Such a specification is called a small hit rush, and each time a small hit occurs, the number of holding balls increases. Further, as the big hit occurs later in the probability change state, the prize balls due to the small hit increase, so that the small hit rush has gained the support of the player.

JP 2018-051327 A

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has been made to provide an amusing ball game machine by adding amusement to a game structure related to a small hit rush and providing a more entertaining ball game machine.

The ball game machine of the invention according to claim 1 is
A first game area in which a game ball fired with a firing power less than a predetermined force is likely to flow down,
A second game area in which a game ball fired with the launch power of the predetermined force or more is likely to flow down,
A first starting port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter the ball,
A second starting port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter the ball,
An ordinary electric accessory provided so as to be changeable between a closed state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port and an open state where the ball is easier to enter than the closed state;
A special winning opening provided at a position where at least game balls flowing down the second game area can enter,
First success / failure determination means for performing a success / failure determination based on first numerical data extracted due to the entry of a game ball into the first starting port;
Second success / failure determination means for performing a success / failure determination based on the second numerical data extracted due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port;
Third hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not to change the ordinary electric accessory into the open state;
A first special symbol display device for variably displaying the first special symbol as one of the special symbols, and then confirming and displaying the first special symbol with a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination of the first hit / fail determination means;
A second special symbol display device for variably displaying a second special symbol as one of the special symbols, and then confirming and displaying the second special symbol with a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination of the second hit / fail determination means; ,
Fluctuating time determining means for determining a fluctuating time from the start of the fluctuating display of the special symbol to the final display,
A jackpot game execution means for generating a jackpot game state in which the special symbol is fixedly displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol, and the jackpot opening is opened in a predetermined jackpot opening mode;
A small hitting game executing means for generating a small hitting game state in which the special symbol is fixedly displayed with a predetermined small hitting symbol and the big winning opening is opened in a predetermined small hitting opening mode;
A normal symbol per game executing means for executing a normal symbol per game for allowing the ordinary electric auditors to open in a predetermined manner so as to be able to enter the ball when the third winning / non-permission determining means determines that a winning is achieved;
A performance symbol display device for displaying a performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, with the execution of the hit / fail determination of the first hit / fail determination means or the hit / fail determination of the second hit / fail determination means; ,
Probability fluctuation that sets the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a high-probability game state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit by the first hit / fail judgment means or the second hit / fail judgment means is higher than a low-probability game state. State setting means;
After the big hit game, normal electric accessory support setting means that can be set to a support state that favors entering the ordinary electric auditorium,
The probability of being determined to be a small hit in the second hit determination unit is made higher than the probability of being determined to be a big hit,
Even if one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing, the other special symbol is configured to be changeable,
The average fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol to the final display is the low probability game state during the high probability game state at least when the support state is not set. A ball game machine shorter than the inside,
When setting the support state together with the setting of the high-probability gaming state, the normal electric auditors product support setting means sets the number of times that the support state is continued to be less than or equal to the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state. As such, and provided with a plurality of types of support continuation number of different times, to select any one support continuation number according to a predetermined condition,
When the support state is set by the ordinary electric auditors character support setting means after the end of the big hit game, a support continuation number display means for displaying the support continuation number in which the support state is continued on the effect symbol display device is provided. It is characterized by the following.

In addition, the normal electric auditorium is arranged at the upstream position of the special winning opening, and in a state where the ordinary electric auditorium is in a closed state, a game ball flowing downstream from the normal electric auditorium reaches the special winning opening. Configuration is desirable.
In addition, when the support state is set together with the high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game, the number of support continuations in which the support state is continued is made smaller than the number of continuations of the high-probability game state, and the support state is set according to the game progress. Is desirably configured such that the high-probability game state is continued after the game is completed. In this case, in the high-probability gaming state and the non-support state of the ordinary electric accessory, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shorter in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state, and the small hit of the second special symbol is small. Is higher than the probability of being determined to be a big hit, a small hit game can be frequently acquired by playing a game in the second game area. In addition, since the open state of the electric powered accessory is not long since it is in the non-support state, the prize ball of the small hit game can be obtained without obstructing the entry into the big winning opening in the small hit game.

  As described above, in the ball game machine having the small hit rush game configuration in which the small hit game is frequently executed in the high-probability game state and the non-support state of the ordinary electric accessory, the player needs to increase the number of balls held. Would like to shift to a possible small hit rush. Therefore, according to the present invention, since the number of times the support state of the ordinary electric accessory is continued is changed according to the condition at the time of the occurrence of the big hit, the high-probability game state after the big hit game and the support state of the ordinary electric accessory , The player can have an expectation of how quickly the player can shift to the small hit rush, an expectation of continuing the small hit rush, and an expectation of the subsequent big hit. Further, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of increasing the number of holding balls even if no big hit occurs in the high-probability gaming state. In addition, the support state of the ordinary electric accessory can provide a new game property such that the smaller the number of times of continuation, the more advantageous. Therefore, it is possible to add amusement to the game configuration related to the small hit rush, and to realize a highly entertaining ball game machine.

The invention described in claim 2 is
The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The support continuation number display means, a pseudo support continuation number display means for displaying a pseudo support continuation number different from the support continuation number selected by the ordinary electric auditors character support setting means,
And a continuation number correction unit for correcting the pseudo support continuation number according to a game situation before reaching the selected support continuation number.

  According to the present invention, for example, immediately after the end of the big hit game, a value larger than the number of times of continuous support selected by the ordinary electric auditors product support setting means is displayed as the number of times of continuous pseudo support. Thereafter, the game progresses and, at a predetermined opportunity, the number of times of pseudo support continuation is corrected and subtracted by the continuation number corrector and the number of continuations is reduced because the expectation to shift to the small hit rush can be increased by subtracting the number. Can give the player joy.

The invention according to claim 3 is
The ball game machine according to claim 2,
Holding storage means for storing the second numerical data as a holding storage up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A pre-reading determination unit configured to perform a pre-reading determination based on the second numerical data before performing the determination as to whether or not the second determination unit determines the determination;
The continuation number correcting means corrects the simulated support continuation number on condition that the prefetch determination means does not include the numerical data to be the big hit in the hold storage.

  According to the present invention, the expectation of the small hit rush is increased for the player by correcting the display of the number of continuations. However, if the big hit occurs without shifting to the small hit rush, it is expected that the small hit rush will acquire the prize ball. There is a possibility that the player feels that he or she has lost money. Therefore, by utilizing the look-ahead determination, when there is a big hit in the look-ahead, by not correcting the display of the number of continuations, it is possible to enjoy the big hit without giving the player the expectation of the small hit rush and feeling like a loss I can do it.

It is a front view of the ball game machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board of the above-mentioned ball game machine. It is an explanatory view of a right-handed game area of the game board. It is a rear view of the above-mentioned ball game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the above-mentioned ball game machine. It is a figure showing the game specification of the above-mentioned ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the big hit symbol of the special symbol used in the ball game machine of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed by the main control device of the ball game machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start ball entry confirmation processing performed by the said main control apparatus. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st special figure right / wrong determination processing performed by the said main control apparatus. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said 1st special figure hit / fail judgment processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd special figure right / wrong determination processing performed by the said main control apparatus. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said 2nd special figure hit / fail judgment processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said 2nd special figure hit / fail judgment processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said 2nd special figure hit / fail judgment processing. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the said 2nd special figure hit / fail judgment processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the big hit game process performed by the said main control apparatus. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said big hit game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the big hit game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the big hit game processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the small hit game process performed by the said main control apparatus. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows the control contents of the aforementioned small hitting game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the general figure start ball entry confirmation process performed by the said main control apparatus. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the general figure right / wrong determination process performed by the said main control apparatus. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said general figure right / wrong determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said general figure right / wrong determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said general figure right / wrong determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol game processing performed by the said main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said normal symbol game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pseudo support frequency display process performed by the sub control apparatus of the ball game machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pseudo support frequency correction process performed by the said sub control apparatus. It is a figure showing the 1st display mode of the production display performed by the ball game machine of the present invention. It is a figure showing the 2nd display mode of the above-mentioned production display. It is a figure showing the 3rd display mode of the effect display. It is a figure showing the 4th display mode of the effect display. It is a front view of a game board used in another ball game machine to which the present invention is applied.

A pachinko machine 1 as a ball and ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each component of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. A front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) are openably and closably provided on the outer frame 10 via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 </ b> A (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

  Speakers 112 are provided at the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, respectively, to output game sounds, thereby improving the taste of the game. The front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 which emits light in accordance with a game state, and LEDs for notifying a game abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the firing device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, so that the game balls supplied from the upper plate 12 are directed toward the game board 2 </ b> A. Fired. Prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 receives the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball release lever.

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, in which a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball lending switch 171, a settlement switch 172, and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. At the center of the upper plate 12, a production button 15 operable by a player and a jog dial 16 are provided so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed on the game board 2A. In the game area, a center case 200 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. As a result, the game area 20 includes a left-handed game area L (corresponding to a first game area described in claims) in which a game ball fired with a launch power of less than a predetermined force is likely to flow down. It is divided into a right-handed game region R (corresponding to a second game region described in claims) in which a game ball fired with a launch power of a predetermined force or more is likely to flow down. In the game area 20, a large number of game nails and windmills are planted.

  In the center case 200, an LCD panel of an effect symbol display device 46 (the whole illustration is omitted) is provided in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similarly to the well-known ones.

Immediately below the center case 200, a first special figure starting port 23 (first starting port described in the claims) of a first special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a first special figure) that can always enter (win). ) Is installed. The first special figure starting port 23 is configured such that game balls flowing down the warp gutter or the like of the center case 200 from the left-handed game area L can easily enter the first special figure starting port 23. The first special figure starting port 23 is a ball entry port that is used to determine whether the first special figure is correct or not upon entering the ball. By entering the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers, such as a random number for determining the big hit of the first special figure, a random number for determining the big hit symbol of the first special figure, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, are generated. It is extracted and used for the determination of pass / fail. Up to four pending storages of the first special map are stored. Based on these reserved storages, the first special map is determined to be correct or not, and as a result, one of a big hit and a loss is determined.
A plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged in the left-handed game area L.

  FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show details of the right-handed game area R. The right-handed game area R is configured so that game balls flow down along the transparent downflow path 203. In the downflow path 203, a combination gate 204, a general-purpose operating gate 21, an ordinary motor-operated character (hereinafter simply referred to as a general-purpose character) 22, a second special figure starting port 24, and a special winning port 25 are arranged from the upstream side. Have been. A game ball flowing down the downflow path 203 first enters the combination gate 204, and by passing through it, it is detected that the game ball has entered the right-handed game area R.

  A flow path 205 for guiding a game ball vertically downward is connected to the downstream of the combination gate 204. The general-purpose operation gate 21 is disposed in the flow path 205. The general-purpose operation gate 21 is provided so that a game ball that has passed through the combination gate 204 has a high probability of entering and passing. The general-purpose operation gate 21 is used to determine whether or not a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general-purpose symbol) is accepted when a game ball enters and passes. The general figure operating gate 21 extracts a plurality of kinds of random numbers such as a random number for determining a hit of a general figure, a random number for determining a hit pattern of a general figure, and a random number for determining a variation pattern of a general figure by passing a game ball. Is used for the determination of success or failure. Up to four reservations are stored for ordinary drawings. Based on these storages, a decision on whether or not the general figure is correct is made, and as a result, a determination is made as to whether the general figure is a hit or a loss.

  Further, in the flow path 205, out ball ports 206, 206 for taking game balls into the pachinko machine stand are arranged on both left and right sides of the general-purpose operation gate 21. These are communicated with openings provided on the left and right side walls of the flow path 205, and are configured to take in game balls that could not enter the general-purpose operation gate 21. That is, when the game ball enters the general-purpose operation gate 21 and passes, the falling speed of the ball is reduced, so that the subsequent game ball collides with the previous ball and deflects sideways to the outside of the downflow path from the opening. The ball will jump out, and the out ball openings 206, 206 will capture these balls. As a result, the game balls continuously entering the general-purpose operation gate 21 are spaced at a certain interval.

  On the downstream side of the flow path 205, a flow path 208 for guiding game balls toward the left is in communication, and a general-purpose duty object 22 is disposed downstream of the flow path 208. The public service item 22 is provided to be openable and closable by an ordinary electric accessory door (hereinafter simply referred to as a public service door) 221. The public service part 22 can selectively switch the second special figure starting port 24 between an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter the ball. For example, (1) a closed state in which the second special figure starting port 24 located below is protruded upward to close the second special figure starting port 24, or an open state in which the second special figure starting port 24 is retracted to open the second special figure starting port 24 is alternatively selected. Make an executable configuration. Or (2) a closed state in which the second special figure starting port 24 located behind the second special figure starting port 24 is concealed and the game ball cannot enter, and A configuration that can selectively execute an open state that is exposed and allows a game ball to enter can be exemplified.

  The public service item 22 is normally closed by the public door 221. Thereby, the game ball can be guided to the downstream side. Then, if the result of the judgement of whether or not the general public figure is the general public figure, the general electric door 221 is operated in the game for the general public figure to open in a predetermined open mode and open time, and It is possible to enter the second special figure starting port 24 only at the time.

  The second special figure starting port 24 (corresponding to a second starting port described in the claims) is a cause for determining whether or not a second special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a second special figure) is accepted by entering a ball. This is the entrance to the ball. By entering the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of kinds of random numbers such as a random number for determining a big hit of the second special figure, a random number for determining a big hit symbol of the second special figure, and a random number for determining a variation pattern of the second special figure are obtained. These random numbers are extracted and used for the determination of success or failure. Up to four hold storages of the second special map are stored. Based on these reserved storages, the second special map is determined to be correct or not, and the result is determined to be a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

  In the closed state of the general electric role 22, the game ball that has reached the position of the general electric 22 passes through the general electric 22 and is directed by the flow path 209 to the large winning opening 25 located on the downstream side. Guided (guided).

  The special winning opening 25 can be opened and closed by a special electric accessory door (simply called a special electric door) 251. The special winning opening 25 is configured to pass through the flow path 205 and be guided to the flow path 208, so that only the gaming balls that have passed the general electric 22 cannot pass in the closed state. The special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode by operating the special electric door 251 in the big hit game of the first special map, the big hit game of the second special map, and the small hit game of the second special map. Note that the special power door 251 normally protrudes so as to close the special winning opening 25, and retreats to open the special winning opening 25 when activated. When the special electric door 251 is not operated, the game ball rolls on the upper surface thereof, and the game ball is sent out from the downstream end of the flow path 209 to the center lower end of the game area 20. The special winning opening 25 can be entered only when it is opened, and the entered game ball is taken into the game board from the intake 252 at the lower end.

A general winning opening 27 is arranged downstream of the flow path 209, and an out ball opening 206 for taking in a game ball is arranged at the lowermost portion of the board at the lower center of the game area 20 (FIG. 2).
At the lower right end of the game board 2A, a first special figure display device 28A, a first special figure reservation number display device 281, and a second special figure display device 28B are provided at a state notification unit arranged outside the rail 201. , A second special figure reservation number display device 282, a normal symbol display device 29, and a general figure reservation number display device 291.

  FIG. 4 shows a back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably mounting the game board 2 </ b> A is stored on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similarly to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged at one of its side edges (right side in FIG. 3) to the outer frame 10 and installed so as to be openable and closable. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2A, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow passage and the upper plate. It is paid to 12. In addition, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize ball also pays out the ball rental that is paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main controller 40, a payout controller 41, a sub-integrated controller 42, an effect symbol controller 43, a launch controller 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main controller 40, the sub-integrated controller 42, and the effect symbol controller 43 are provided on the game board 2A, and the payout controller 41, the launch controller 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the firing control device 44 is not shown in FIG. 4, it is provided on the back side of the power supply board 45.

  On the right side of the ball tank 31, an external connection terminal plate 38 is arranged, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, an external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to a hall computer has a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board to the hall computer) and a frame side (outer frame 10, front frame). (A terminal for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer), but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game are played through one external connection terminal plate 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 5 shows an electric configuration of the pachinko machine 1, mainly showing a main control device 40 for controlling the progress of a game, etc., and payout control device 41, sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43 as sub-control devices. It is a structure provided with. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. A program including a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started by an interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also has a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.
The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement shop via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. The main controller 40 also has a glass frame opening switch 501 and an inner frame opening switch 502 for detecting whether the front frame and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. (Note that the switch is denoted by SW in FIG. 5). The main controller 40 includes a first special figure starting port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and a second special figure starting port switch for detecting a entering ball of the second special figure starting port 24. 504, a detection signal of the ordinary symbol operation switch 505 for detecting the entering ball of the ordinary symbol operation gate 21 is input. The main controller 40 further includes a count switch 506 for detecting a ball entering the special winning opening 25, a combination gate switch 507 for detecting a entering ball in the combination gate 204, and detecting a ball entering the left and right general winning openings 27. Detection signals from the general winning opening switches 508 and 509 are input.

  The main controller 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like. Then, the main control device 40 outputs a command toward the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal plate 532. The main control device 40 also displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281 and the second special figure reservation number via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. The display control of the device 282, the ordinary symbol display device 29, the ordinary symbol reservation number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to a special winning opening solenoid 510 and a general purpose solenoid 511 via a game board relay terminal plate 531 (the solenoid is referred to as SOL in FIG. 5). Then, the main controller 40 controls the special winning opening solenoid 510 to operate the special power door 251 to open the special winning opening 25. Further, main controller 40 controls general-purpose part solenoid 511 to operate general-purpose door 221 of general-purpose part 22 to open second special figure starting port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for management such as a symbol change or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 can perform two-way communication.
The detection signal of the ball out switch 520 for detecting that the ball tank is empty is input to the payout control device 41 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534. Also, the payout control device 41 receives detection signals such as a payout switch 522 for detecting that a game ball has been paid out, a full switch 523 for detecting that a game ball storage tray has become full, and the like. The payout motor 521 is driven in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out game balls.

  Further, the payout control device 41 is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and drives the payout motor 521 in accordance with a lending request signal from the CR unit CR to pay out the lent ball. . In this case, when the ball lending switch 171 is operated, an operation signal of a lending request is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and a lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. On the other hand, when the payment switch 172 is operated, an operation signal of a payment request is input to the CR unit CR via the payment display device 173, and the CR unit CR responds to this by controlling the balance of the prepaid card and displaying the balance. Perform control.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop switch 524 for stopping firing and a touch switch 525 for detecting that a player is touching (operating) the firing handle 14. The firing control device receives a command (reflecting a signal of the touch switch 525 or a game state) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, a rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and a signal of the firing stop switch 524. The launching motor 526 is controlled accordingly to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub integrated control device 42 includes a volume control switch. Operation signals of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are input to the sub integrated control device 42.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output a sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying a character or the like and displaying a pseudo effect symbol for a special figure is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.
The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes an effect symbol display device 46 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46 in accordance with the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the general-purpose operation gate 21, the lottery of the general-purpose figure is performed. Along with this, the ordinary figure starts to fluctuate on the ordinary symbol display device 29, and according to the state of the ordinary figure stopped after a predetermined time, if the winning is achieved, the ordinary electric thing solenoid 511 is driven, and the ordinary electric good 22 Is opened to allow the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the general purpose duty object 22 is 1 second (once) in a normal state, and 8 seconds (once) in a general purpose support state described later, which is advantageous for the player. Note that the second special figure starting port 24 is configured such that a game ball cannot enter unless the ordinary electric object is driven.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special figure is determined to be a hit or a loss due to the execution of the first special figure whether or not the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23. Then, the change of the symbol is started in the first special figure display device 28A in accordance with the determination of the correctness of the first special figure, and after a predetermined time, the change is stopped and the symbol is definitely displayed.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 executes the second special map hit / fail determination based on the entry of the game ball into the second special map starting port 24, and determines whether the hit is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. You. Then, the change of the symbol is started in the second special figure display device 28B in accordance with the determination as to whether or not the second special figure is correct, the change is stopped after a predetermined time, and the symbol is definitely displayed.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first special figure hit / fail determination and the second special figure hit / fail determination in response to a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24, respectively. In this configuration, the first special figure and the second special figure can be simultaneously changed.
In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation and confirmation display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the state notification section of the game board 2 </ b> A, so that the effect symbol display provided in the center of the game area 20. In the device 46, a pseudo effect display using a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is performed, and the result of the determination of success or failure is notified to the player in the pseudo effect display. For example, in the pseudo effect display, three pseudo effect symbols are changed, and when three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is formed. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is performed, and the expectation of the player is increased based on whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

In the case of the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate simultaneously, in the pseudo effect display performed on the effect symbol display device 46, the pachinko machine 1 becomes the main player according to the current game situation. It is configured to perform an effect corresponding to a change in one of the first special map and the second special map. For example, in a state where a left-handed game in which it is advantageous to aim at the first special figure starting port 23 in accordance with the game situation is recommended, a pseudo effect display corresponding to the first special figure is performed on the effect symbol display device 46. I do. On the other hand, in a state where a right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure starting port 24 is recommended, a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure is performed on the effect symbol display device 46.
When the first special figure and the second special figure simultaneously fluctuate, a small special figure is displayed at the corner of the display screen while the pseudo special effect display of the main special figure is performed on the effect design display device 46, and the other special figure is displayed. The effect display corresponding to the start of the change of the figure and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed.

  The pachinko machine 1 operates the special electric door 251 if the result of the first special map or the second special map is determined to be a big hit according to the determined and displayed state of the first special map or the second special map. In the opening mode of the above, the big winning port 25 is opened, and a big hit game in which game balls can enter the big winning port 25 is implemented. As the big hit game, for example, a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed over 10 rounds.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure right / wrong determination is a small hit according to the mode in which the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, the special electric door 251 is operated to open the predetermined special opening mode in the same manner as the big hit game. At the opening of the special winning opening 25, a small hitting game in which game balls can enter the special winning opening 25 is implemented. In the small hitting game, for example, an opening operation of opening the special winning opening 25 for 1.6 seconds is executed once.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability varying machine. Specifically, in the gaming state with the pachinko machine 1, in the gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed, the probability of becoming the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure is lower than the normal probability state and the normal probability state. The game is divided into a high-probability game state (probable change game state) in which the player has an advantageous state (the probability of a big hit is high and the big hit is easy).

  In the pachinko machine 1, after the end of the big hit game, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probable changing game state according to the big hit symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined in accordance with the determination of whether the big hit game is appropriate or not. You. The certain change game state is continued until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 sets the winning probability at the time of judging the success or failure of the general figure to be a high probability according to the big hit symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure along with the shift to the probable changing game state, and the fluctuation of the general figure A time-saving support function (time saving function / open-time extension function in the normal time) in which the time is shortened and the opening time of the time-gearing object is extended is provided. In this normal power support state, a big hit occurs until the number of symbol changes accompanying the determination of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes a predetermined number (for example, 100 times, 60 times, 30 times) or during this time. Continued until

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is in the normal probability state according to the big hit symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure, but the winning probability at the time of judging the success or failure of the general figure is a high probability, and the variation time of the general figure Is shifted, and the opening time of the public service item is extended, and a transition to the public service support state is performed. This normal power support state is continued until the number of symbol changes associated with the determination of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes a predetermined number (for example, 100) or a big hit occurs during this time.

Various setting contents, operation contents, symbols, etc. of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 1 is “319.7th” in the normal probability state and “75.3 minutes” in the probable play state in both the first special figure and the second special figure. 1 ".
In the pachinko machine 1, the small hit determination is not performed in the hit determination of the first special map. The small hit probability in the second special map is set to "1 / 1.003" regardless of the normal probability state or the probable change game state.

The winning probability of the pachinko machine 1 in the normal drawing is set to “1/60” in the normal probability state, and is set to “1 / 1.000” in the probable change gaming state or the normal power support state.
In the pachinko machine 1, the rate at which the big hit occurs and the game state immediately after executing the big hit game becomes the probability-change gaming state (referred to as a high-probability state entry rate or a probability-change giving rate) is the first special figure and the second special figure. It is 65%. The certain change game state is continued until the next big hit occurs.
When the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the general power support function, any one of 100 times, 60 times, and 30 times is selected as the number of times the general power support state is continued, and the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure change. Until the selected number of continuations is reached, the normal power support state is continued.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the general drawing is won in the general electric support state, the second special figure starting port 24 including the general electric thing 22 is opened once for 8 seconds. In the non-usual power support state, the second special figure starting port 24 is opened once for one second (when the change flag is set).

  In the pachinko machine 1, when a big hit of the first special map or the second special map occurs, a big hit game is executed at the big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, 10 rounds of the round game for opening the big winning port 25 are performed.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special map occurs, a small hit game is executed at the big winning opening 25. In the small hit game, the special winning opening 25 is opened once for 1.6 seconds.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the maximum number of storages for the first special figure (specified as special 1 in the figure), the second special figure (special 2), and the ordinary figure is set to four each.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the symbol variation of the first special figure and the symbol variation of the second special figure can be simultaneously varied. During the simultaneous fluctuation, if the second special map becomes a small hit, the other fluctuation is interrupted until the small hit game ends. Further, when one of the first special map and the second special map becomes a big hit, the other change is forcibly ended with a loss.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuating time of the ordinary figure is set to 2 seconds in the normal probability state and in the non-generic power support state. In the normal power support state, the time is set to 0.5 seconds.
In the normal probability state and the non-ordinary power support state (also referred to as a normal game state), the average fluctuation time of the first special figure is set to 10 seconds. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 180 seconds.
In the normal probability state and the normal power support state, the average fluctuation time of the first special map is set to 8 seconds. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 3 seconds.
In the probable change game state and the ordinary power support state, the average fluctuation time of the first special map is set to 8 seconds. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 2 seconds.
In the probable change game state and the non-ordinary power support state, the average fluctuation time of the first special map is set to 8 seconds. The average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to 2 seconds.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure starting port 23 are set to “three” for each entering ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to “1” for each entry. The winning balls of the special winning opening 25 are set to “15” for each winning ball. It should be noted that the prescribed winning number of the big winning port 25 in the big hit game is set to “10”.
The number of award balls in the general winning opening 27 is set to "10" per one ball.

  The pachinko machine 1 configured as described above can easily aim at the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24 through a regular hit game in a right-handed game. However, in the normal gaming state in which the normal probability state and the non-ordinary electric power support state are set, the fluctuation time of the second special map is set to 180 seconds. Therefore, even if the second special map big hit game or small hit game is aimed at in the right-handed game, since the fluctuation time is long as 180 seconds, the time efficiency of the second special map per unit time is small, so that the time efficiency is very high. Bad game of the second special map cannot be expected.

  On the other hand, since the fluctuation time of the normal game state of the first special figure is 10 seconds on average, it is possible to execute the determination of the first special figure a plurality of times in 180 seconds. For example, a plurality of times of determining whether the first special figure is correct may vary depending on the skill of the player, the degree of occurrence of holding the first special symbol, and the like. Is performed. Therefore, in the normal game state (normal probability and non-ordinary power support), the player aims at the first special figure starting port 23 in the left-handed game to obtain the first special figure big hit and further after the big hit game ends. The game will be performed with the aim of obtaining the certain change game state.

On the other hand, in the probable change game state or the ordinary power support state, a right-handed game is performed. For example, in the normal probability state and the general telephone support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure is 0.5 seconds, so that the number of fluctuations of the general figure per unit time increases, so that a game per general figure can be expected. Since the opening time of the object is extended, it is possible to expect a ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24. As described above, in the state of supporting the general electric power, the fluctuating time of the general public figure is short and the opening time of the general electric duty thing 22 is long, so that the right-played game ball is almost put into the general electric good thing 22, and the big winning prize mouth It is a configuration that does not flow down to 25.
In addition, in the non-usual power support and probable changing game state, since the fluctuation time of the second special map is 2 seconds, the number of fluctuations of the second special map per unit time increases. Can be expected. In particular, since the small hit probability is high, small hit games can be expected to frequently occur. A state in which the small hit game frequently occurs in the certain variable game state is referred to as a small hit rush (referred to as RUSH in the figure). As described above, in the non-generic power support state, the opening time of the general power role object 22 is shorter than that in the normal power support state, and it is a state in which game balls flowing down to the big winning opening 25 side are likely to be generated. When it is generated, it is possible to easily win the special winning opening 25.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of a big hit symbol used in the pachinko machine 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct.
As shown in FIG. 7, as the big hit symbols of the first special figure, "special figure 1_10R certain variation A design", "special figure 1_10R certain variation B design", "special figure 1_10R normal A design" and "special design 1_10R normal B design" , And one of the symbols is set at the time of the big hit of the first special figure. The "special figure 1_10R probable variable A design", "special figure 1_10R probable variable B design", "special figure 1_10R normal A design" and "special figure 1_10R normal B design" are respectively 20% according to the random number for the big hit design, It is determined at a rate of 45%, 20% and 15%.
Note that “R” is a round, “normal” indicates that the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game is “normal probability”, and “probable change” indicates that the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game is “high probability”. ".

  In FIG. 7, in the item of "small hit RUSH", a small hit rush is indicated by "O", and a non-small hit rush is indicated by "x". In addition, the item “Electric support” in FIG. 7 indicates the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure change in which the normal power support state is continued after the big hit game is executed.

When the big hit symbol is determined to be the "special figure 1_10R sure change A symbol", the big hit game in which ten round games in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined mode is performed. After the big hit game is executed, the game is shifted to the probable change game state and is continued until the next big hit. In addition, a normal power support state is given, and the change is continued until the number of times of the first special map and the second special map reaches 100 or a big hit occurs during that time. Then, when the number of times of the change of the first special map and the second special map is 100th rotation or more, it is possible to execute the small hit rush by setting the gaming state to the certain-variable game state and the non-generic power support state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be the “special figure 1_10R sure change B symbol”, a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the game is shifted to the positive change game state and continued until the next big hit. In addition, a normal power support state is provided, and the state is continued until the number of times of change of the first special map and the second special map reaches 60 or a big hit occurs during that time. Further, a small hit rush can be executed at the end of the normal power support state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be “special figure 1_10R normal A symbol”, a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the normal probability and normal power support state. In this case, the normal power support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special map and the second special map reaches 100 or a big hit occurs during that time. Thereafter, when the normal power support state is ended, the normal game state is returned to the non-generic power support state in the normal probability state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be “special figure 1_10R normal B symbol”, a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the normal probability and non-ordinary power support state.

  As the big hit symbols of the second special figure, "special figure 2_10R sure change A design", "special figure 2_10R certain change B design", "special figure 2_10R certain change C design", special figure 2_10R certain change D design, "special figure 2_10R normal A" There are six types of symbols, a "special symbol" and a "special symbol 2_10R normal B symbol", and any one symbol is set at the time of the big hit of the second special symbol. "Special Figure 2_10R Probable Change A Design", "Special Figure 2_10R Probable Change B Design", "Special Figure 2_10R Probable Change C Design", Special Figure 2_10R Probable Change D Design, "Special Figure 2_10R Normal A Design" and "Tok Figure 2_10R Normal B Designation" The “symbol” is determined at a ratio of 20%, 20%, 20%, 5%, 20%, and 15%, respectively, according to the big hit symbol determining random numbers.

When the big hit symbol is determined to be the "special figure 2_10R sure change A symbol", a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the game is shifted to the positive change game state and continued until the next big hit. In addition, a normal power support state is given, and the change is continued until the number of times of the first special map and the second special map reaches 100 or a big hit occurs during that time. Then, when the number of times of the change of the first special map and the second special map is 100th rotation or more, it is possible to execute the small hit rush by setting the gaming state to the certain-variable game state and the non-generic power support state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be the "special figure 2_10R sure change B symbol", a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the game is shifted to the positive change game state and continued until the next big hit. In addition, a normal power support state is provided, and the state is continued until the number of times of change of the first special map and the second special map reaches 60 or a big hit occurs during that time. Further, a small hit rush can be executed at the end of the normal power support state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 2_10R sure change C symbol", a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the game is shifted to the certain hit game state and continued until the next big hit. In addition, a normal power support state is provided, and the state is continued until the number of times of change of the first special map and the second special map reaches 30 or a big hit occurs during that time. Further, a small hit rush can be executed at the end of the normal power support state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 2_10R sure change D symbol", a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the game is shifted to the certain hit game state and continued until the next big hit. In addition, a normal power support state is provided, and the state is continued until the number of times of change of the first special map and the second special map reaches 30 or a big hit occurs during that time. On the other hand, the general telephone support function is not provided. Therefore, it is possible to execute the small hit rush after the big hit game ends.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be “special symbol 2 — 10R normal A symbol”, a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the normal probability and normal power support state. In this case, the normal power support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special map and the second special map reaches 100 or a big hit occurs during that time. Thereafter, when the normal power support state is ended, the normal game state is returned to the non-generic power support state in the normal probability state.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be “special figure 2 — 10R normal B symbol”, a big hit game of 10 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the normal probability and non-ordinary power support state.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 having the normal probability state and the general power support state as the game state, the positive change game state and the general power support state, and the non-generic support positive change game state (small hit rush) Is not notified to the player as to whether the game state is the normal probability state and the normal power support state, or whether the game state is the constant change game state and the normal power support state. It should be noted that the player can determine whether it is in the general-purpose support state or the non-general-purpose support by operating the general-purpose part 22.
Then, the pachinko machine 1 displays the number of continuations (remaining times) of the normal power support state on the effect symbol display device 46 when the game state after the end of the big hit game shifts to the normal power support state. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 carries out a pseudo support number effect display for displaying a pseudo support continuation number (remaining number) different from the actual number of continuations set according to the big hit symbol as an effect display relating to the normal power support state. This is a possible configuration. In the pseudo support number effect display, it is desirable to display the maximum number of continuous times of 100 immediately after the end of the big hit game as the number of pseudo support continuations. The pseudo support continuation count is subtracted and updated every time the first special figure or the second special figure changes. The pachinko machine 1 corrects the pseudo support continuation number to the actual support continuation number by satisfying a preset condition according to the progress of the game before reaching the actual support continuation number, and displays the display. This is a configuration for performing a pseudo support frequency correction effect display to be updated.

Hereinafter, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of the main processing (processing S100 to processing S111 and processing S115) and the remaining processing (processing S112), and is performed for 2 ms. Alternatively, it is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 4 ms. In this processing, first, in processing S100, it is first determined whether or not a normal interrupt has occurred. This determination processing is performed by determining whether the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the processing executed by the CPU shifts to this processing, the normal processing is executed. It is for determining whether or not it is good. As a case where the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, a runaway of the CPU due to noise or the like can be considered when the power is turned on. However, a runaway of the CPU can be considered to be almost non-existent due to the improvement of the technology in recent years. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
Here, if a negative determination is made that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (step S100: no), an initial setting is performed in step S115 (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory, an ordinary figure and a special figure are set as initial symbols, etc.). (Writing of initial values to the work area of the memory, etc.). The numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S100 that the interrupt is normal (step S100: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed in step S101. This process is an increment process of adding “1” to the value of the initial value random number every time the process is performed. “1” is added to the value of the initial value random number before execution of this process. When the random number before execution is the “maximum value”, the next processing returns to the initial value “0”, and integers from “0” to “maximum value” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  In the following random number updating process for determining a jackpot in step S102, an increment process of adding "1" every time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number updating process. , And an integer from “0” to “maximum value” is repeatedly created in ascending order. The initial value of the jackpot determination random number is a value set (created) in the initial value random number update process. If this value is “150”, the big hit determination random numbers are updated to “150”, “151”, “152”,..., “Maximum value”, “0”, “1”,.

  When the update of the jackpot determination random number is completed, the value of the initial value random number at that time is used as the initial value of the jackpot determination random number. The big hit determination random number is obtained by adding “1” from its initial value. Then, when the update of the jackpot determination random number completes again, an operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the jackpot determination random number reaches “149”, the cycle is completed, so that the value following the “149” is the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, it changes to “149”, “87”, “88”... “Maximum value”, “0”, “1”. Is the new value of the initial random number.

  The random number updating process for the jackpot symbol determination in the subsequent process S103 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates a plurality of integers from “0” to “maximum value”. When “1” is added for each process and exceeds “maximum value”, the value returns to the initial value “0”.

  The random number updating process for small hit symbol determination in the subsequent process S104 is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates a plurality of integers from “0” to “maximum value”. When “1” is added for each process and exceeds “maximum value”, the value returns to the initial value “0”.

  The hit determination random number updating process in the subsequent process S105 is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates a plurality of integers from “0” to “maximum value”. When “1” is added for each process and exceeds “maximum value”, the value returns to the initial value “0”.

The reach determination random number update process in the process S106 is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates a plurality of integers from “0” to “maximum value”. When “1” is added for each process and exceeds “maximum value”, the value returns to the initial value “0”.
The random number updating process for determining a variation pattern in the process S107 is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates a plurality of integers from “0” to “maximum value”. When “1” is added for each process and exceeds “maximum value”, the value returns to the initial value “0”.

  In the winning confirmation processing of the subsequent processing S108, the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 are checked for a ball (winning), and the role ream gate 204 and the general figure operating gate 21 are checked for the passing of a game ball. Done. Further, confirmation of entry (winning) of the special winning opening 25 and the general winning opening 27, input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 40, and the like are executed.

In the win / fail determination process in the next process S109, a win / fail determination corresponding to each of the ordinary figure and the special figure, a symbol change and a special game process accompanying the win / fail determination are performed.
In each output process of the subsequent process S110, the main control device 40 performs output processes on the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, the effect symbol control device 43, the firing control device 44, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Execute. Further, the output processing is executed for the special winning opening solenoid 510, the general-purpose accessory solenoid 511, and the like. That is, when a ball is entered into each winning opening by the winning confirmation process (process S108), a process of transmitting a prize ball signal to the payout control device 41 to pay out a prize ball is executed. Further, a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub integrated control device 42 is executed. Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 1, processing for outputting an error signal to the effect symbol control device 43 or the like is performed in order to notify that an error has occurred.

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process in step S111 is a process of monitoring the general winning opening 27 for fraud. In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number, and if the number is greater than the predetermined number, it is determined that the game is illegal, and the fact is notified.

  The remaining process subsequent to the present process includes the initial value random number updating process of process S112, but is exactly the same process as the process S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeatedly executed as long as time permits until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the present process from the process S100 to the process S111 differs for each interruption depending on whether the big hit process is executed, a difference in the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual process is executed differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely small. Also, the hit determination random number updating process (process S105) may be configured to be executed in the remaining process.

Next, a description will be given of a part of the subroutine of the winning confirmation processing (processing S108), the hit / failure determination processing (processing S109), and each output processing (processing S110), which are closely related to the present invention.
The “special figure start entry ball confirming process” shown in FIG. 9 includes various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24. Is stored in the main controller 40 as a hold storage. Then, the process is to transmit to the sub-integrated control device 42 various commands caused by entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24.

In the “special figure start entry ball confirming process”, first, it is determined whether or not the first special figure starting port switch 503 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 in the process S200. If a negative determination is made (step S200: no), the process proceeds to step S205.
If the determination is affirmative (step S200: yes), it is determined in step S201 whether the number of pending storages of the first special map stored in the main controller 40 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). . If the determination is affirmative (step S201: yes), the process proceeds to step S205.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S201 (process S201: no), in the process S202, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a reach, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and the like of the first special figure are extracted. . The extracted various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of the main control device 40 as the reserved storage (corresponding to the reserved storage means in the claims). Note that even if the number of stored reserves of the first special figure is “0”, various random numbers such as the random number of the success / failure extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as when there is a storage number.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process of the first special figure in step S203 is executed (corresponding to a prefetch determination unit described in the claims). This pre-reading determination process checks whether the big hit determining random number or the big hit symbol determining random number or the like stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit determination as to whether or not a big hit is made. . For example, as a specific numerical value, a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be a super reach or a reach, or the like. It is confirmed whether it is a big hit or not. In this process, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch judgment of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, in step S204, a pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.
It is desirable that the prefetch command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, a reach, or the like. Of course, a configuration may be employed in which a prefetch command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 every time regardless of the determination content. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach on the reserved storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

In the subsequent process S205, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting port switch 504 detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. If a negative determination is made (step S205: no), the process returns to the main routine of the main control device 40, and ends the present process.
If the determination is affirmative (step S205: yes), it is determined in step S206 whether the number of pending storages of the second special map stored in the main controller 40 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). . If the determination is affirmative (step S206: yes), the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S206 (process S206: no), in the process S207, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the small hit, the random number for the reach determination, the variation pattern in the second special figure Extract random numbers for decision and the like. The extracted various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of the main control device 40 as the reserved storage (corresponding to the reserved storage means in the claims). Incidentally, even if the number of reserved storages of the second special figure is “0”, various random numbers such as a random number of success / failure extracted when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as when there is a storage number.

Subsequently, in step S208, a prefetch determination process of the second special figure is executed (corresponding to a prefetch determination unit described in the claims). This pre-reading determination process checks whether the big hit determining random number or the big hit symbol determining random number or the like stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit determination as to whether or not a big hit is made. . For example, as a specific numerical value, a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be a super reach or a reach, or the like. It is confirmed whether it is a big hit or not. In this process, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch judgment of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, in step S209, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storages is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the value of the pending storage counter of the first special figure added is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
It is desirable that the prefetch command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, a reach, or the like.

In the "special figure start ball entry confirmation process", if the number of pending storages is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance, and then the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored. The configuration is such that the information is stored in the hold storage area. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the extracted random numbers may be stored in a predetermined storage area and a reserved storage area, respectively, if the number of reserved storages is not full. Further, when a random number is extracted due to a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if not, the random number stored in a predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of pending storages is full, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is deleted.
In this “special figure start ball entry confirmation process”, the prefetch determination process prefetches a random number stored in a predetermined storage area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be.

FIG. 10 to FIG. 16 show flowcharts of the “first special figure right / wrong judgment processing” and the “second special figure right / wrong judgment processing”. In these processes, the first and second special figure determinations are separately executed.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the “first special figure right / wrong determination process”, first, in step S300, the non-operation of the special electric auditors product is confirmed, and it is determined whether a big hit game or a small hit game is being performed. If a negative determination is made (step S300: no), the process returns to the main routine of the main control device 40, and this process ends.

  If the determination is affirmative (step S300: yes), it is determined in step S301 whether the standby flag is “0”. If the determination is affirmative (step S301: yes), it is determined in step S302 whether or not the first special figure is in a variation stop state. If the determination is affirmative (step S302: yes), it is determined in step S303 whether the confirmed symbol of the first special figure is not displayed.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: yes), it is determined in a process S304 whether or not there is a reserved storage of the first special figure. If the determination is negative (step S304: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S304: yes), the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is subtracted in step S305, and a shift processing of the reserved storage is performed. Due to the shift processing, the oldest hold storage among the hold storages of the first special figure becomes a target of the validity determination.

  Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the specially-variable gaming state of the special figure, that is, whether or not the probability-changing flag is “1”. The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability change game state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the game state is set to the probability change game state. On the other hand, when the flag is released (when the value of the flag becomes “0”), a normal probability state is set.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S310 (S310: yes), in a process S311 a comparison table of the success / failure at the time of the probability change is compared with the random number for determining the big hit in the hold storage of the first special figure to be judged. Make a decision.
If a negative determination is made (S310: no), a determination is made in step S312 by comparing the normal probability hit / fail determination table with the big hit determination random number in the reserved storage of the first special figure that is the target of the hit determination.

Subsequently, in a process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special map is changing in a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (step S313: yes), the determination as to whether or not the first special figure is correct is forcibly determined to be lost, and the process proceeds to step S321.
If the determination is negative (step S313: no), in step S314, a determination is made as to whether or not the hit determination in step S311 or S312 is a big hit (corresponding to the special symbol hit / fail determination means described in the claims). Do). If a negative determination is made (step S314: no), the determination as to whether or not the first special figure is correct is lost, and the process proceeds to step S321.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process S314 (process S314: yes), in the process S315, a big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for the big hit symbol determination in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined as the hit / no-go. That is, any one of "special figure 1_10R probable variation A design", "special figure 1_10R probable variation B design", "special design 1_10R normal A design" or "special design 1_10R normal B design" is determined.

Next, in a process S316, based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined as the success / failure, the set fluctuation table is used to determine the fluctuation time of the big hit symbol of the first special figure. A fluctuation pattern is determined (corresponding to a fluctuation time determining means described in the claims).
After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed in a process S317. In this process, based on the determined big hit symbol, for example, the content of the big hit game, such as the 10R big hit game, the transition to the probable change gaming state or the normal power support state after the big hit game, the number of continuations thereof The setting of the time of the big hit start effect of the big hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time of the big hit end effect, and the like are made.

Next, in step S318, a process of transmitting to the sub-integrated control device 42 information about the reserved storage of the first special figure after the validity determination (for example, information indicating a decrease in the reserved storage after performing the validity determination).
Further, in a process S319, a symbol variation start control of the first special figure display device 28A is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Then, return. The change start command and the symbol designating command include a change pattern of the first special figure, a determination result of the first special figure to determine whether it is correct or not, and the like. Note that, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by a fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If the determination in step S313 is affirmative (step S313: yes), or if the step S314 is negative (step S314: no), the first special figure is the loss determination, so the determination of the loss symbol is performed in step S320, and the processing in step S321. In the method, the variation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined as the success / failure determination (corresponding to the variation time determination means described in the claims). ). Further, in step S322, a loss setting process is performed.
After that, the processes S318 and S319 are performed as in the case of the big hit determination. Then, return.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, in the "second special figure right / wrong determination processing", first, in step S330, it is determined whether or not the special electric role object is not operated to determine whether a big hit game or a small hit game is being played. I do. If a negative determination is made (step S330: no), the process returns to the main routine of the main control device 40, and this process ends.

  If the determination is affirmative (step S330: yes), it is determined in step S331 whether or not the standby flag is “0”. If the determination is affirmative (step S331: yes), it is determined in step S332 whether or not the second special figure is in the stop of change. If the determination is affirmative (step S332: yes), it is determined in step S333 whether or not the confirmed symbol of the second special figure is not displayed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S333 (step S333: yes), it is determined in step S334 whether or not the second special figure is on hold. If a negative determination is made (step S334: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S334: yes), in step S335, the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted, and a shift processing of the reserved storage is performed. Due to the shift processing, the oldest hold storage among the hold storages of the second special figure becomes a target of the validity determination.

  Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the specially-variable game state of the special figure, that is, whether or not the probability-change flag is “1”. The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability change game state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the game state is set to the probability change game state. On the other hand, when the flag is released (when the value of the flag becomes “0”), a normal probability state is set.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S340 (process S340: yes), in the process S341, the determination is made by comparing the hit / failure determination table at the time of the probability change with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure to be hit / failure determination. Do.
If a negative determination is made (step S340: no), in step S342, the determination is made by comparing the table for determining the probability of the normal probability with the random number for determining the big hit in the second special figure to be determined.

Subsequently, in a process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special map is changing in a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (step S343: yes), the determination as to whether or not the second special map is correct is forcibly made a mistake, and the process proceeds to step S355.
If the determination is negative (step S343: no), in step S344, a determination is made as to whether or not the determination of success or failure of the processing S341 or S342 is a big hit (special symbol success / failure determination means described in the claims). Equivalent).

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: yes), in the process S345, a big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for the big hit symbol determination of the second special figure to be subjected to the hit determination. That is, "special figure 2_10R probable change A design", "special figure 2_10R probable change B design", "special figure 2_10R probable change C design", special design 2_10R probable change D design, "special figure 2_10R normal A design" or "special design 2_10R" Any one symbol of "normal B symbol" is determined.
Subsequently, in a process S346, a variation pattern such as a variation time of a big hit symbol of the second special figure is determined based on the random number for determining a variation pattern of the second special figure to be determined as the hit / failure. Described above).

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed in a process S347. In this process, the content of the big hit game such as the 10R big hit game is set based on the determined big hit symbol. In addition, after the jackpot game ends, the transition to the probable change game state or the transition to the normal power support state, the number of continuations thereof, the setting of the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the jackpot end effect Is set.

Next, in step S348, a process of transmitting to the sub-integrated control device 42 information about the reserved storage after the determination of the second special map (for example, information indicating a decrease in the reserved storage after the execution of the determination of the second special figure).
In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special figure display device 28B is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Then, return. Note that the change start command and the symbol designating command include a change pattern of the second special figure, a determination result of the second-figure figure hit / fail determination, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by a fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S344 (processing S344: no), it is determined in the processing S350 whether the success / failure determination in the processing S341 or the processing S342 is a small hit (special symbol success / failure described in claims). It corresponds to the determination means).
If the determination is affirmative (step S350: yes), in step S351, a small hit symbol is determined based on the small hit symbol determining random number of the second special figure to be determined as the hit / no-go determination.

Subsequently, in a process S352, a variation pattern such as a variation time of a small hit symbol of the second special figure is determined based on a variation pattern determining random number of the second special figure to be determined as the hit / failure. ). Subsequently, a small hit setting process is performed in step S353. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time of the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time of the small hit end effect, and the like. The settings are made.
After that, the processes S348 and S349 are executed, and thereafter, the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in step S343 (step S343: no) or a negative determination is made in step S350 (step S350: no), the second special figure is a loss determination. Is determined in step S356 based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure, which is the target of the success / failure determination, such as a variation time of a lost symbol. Corresponding to the determination means). Next, in step S357, a loss setting process is performed.
After that, the processes S348 and S349 are executed, and thereafter, the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in the processing S302 (FIG. 10) or the processing S332 (FIG. 12) (processing S302 or processing S332: no), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the symbol change time has elapsed (step S360). If the determination is affirmative (step S360: yes), in step S361, the control for terminating the fluctuation display of the first special figure display device 28A and confirming the first special figure display or the change of the second special figure display device 28B is performed. The control for ending the display and confirming the second special figure is performed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 so as to determine and display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure. In addition, since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, a configuration in which the symbol confirmation command is not transmitted may be employed. With this configuration, effect display can be performed equally while suppressing the number of commands.

  Subsequently, in a process S362, it is determined whether or not the special figure fixedly displayed in the process S361 is a small hit symbol. If the determination is affirmative (step S362: yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in step S363. After that, the processing shifts to “big hit game processing”.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S362 (processing S362: no), it is determined in a processing S364 whether or not the special figure is a big hit symbol. If a negative determination is made (step S364: no), the processing shifts to "big hit game processing".
If the determination is affirmative (step S364: yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in step S365. After that, the processing shifts to “big hit game processing”.

If a negative determination is made in step S360 (step S360: no), it is determined in step S366 whether the interruption flag is set to "1". If the determination is affirmative (step S366: yes), a special figure change interruption process is performed in step S367. After that, it shifts to the big hit game processing.
In the special figure change interruption processing, one special figure (second special figure) of the first special figure or the second special figure is fixedly displayed with the small hit symbol, and thus the other special figure (first This is a process for interrupting the fluctuation of the special figure. Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure. When the small hit game based on the confirmation display of the one special figure ends, the fluctuation of the other special figure is restarted.

If a negative determination is made in step S366 (step S366: no), it is determined in step S368 whether the stop flag is set to “1”. If a negative determination is made (processing S368: no), the processing shifts to "big hit game processing".
If the determination is affirmative (step S368: yes), a special figure change stop process is performed in step S369, and then the process shifts to the "big hit game process".
The special figure change stop process is a process of stopping the change of the other special figure during the change with the lost pattern because one special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure is definitely displayed with the big hit symbol. is there.

If a negative determination is made in step S303 (FIG. 10) or step S333 (FIG. 12) (step S303 or step S333: no), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display time of the figure has elapsed. If a negative determination is made (step S370: no), the processing shifts to "big hit game processing".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (step S370: yes), in step S371, the first special figure display device 28A displays the first special figure fixed symbol display or the second special figure display device 28B displays the second special figure fixed symbol display. Is transmitted, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Subsequently, in a process S372, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is a combination that makes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (step S372: yes), it is determined in step S373 whether the probability change flag indicating the probability change game state is “1”. If a negative determination is made (step S373: no), the process proceeds to step S375. If the determination is affirmative (step S373: yes), the probable change flag is reset to “0” in step S374.

In step S375, it is determined whether or not the power support flag indicating the normal power support state is “1”. If a negative determination is made (step S375: no), the process proceeds to step S377. If the determination is affirmative (step S375: yes), the power support flag is reset to “0” in step S376.
The electric support flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in the ordinary power support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes “1”), the ordinary power support state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes “0”), the non-generic power support state is set.
Through these processes, the gaming state relating to the certain-variable gaming state and the ordinary power support state during the jackpot game is reset to the normal gaming state.

Next, in step S377, the operation of the condition device is started. The condition device is operated when the first special map or the second special map is determined to be a big hit and the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed to establish a big hit game start condition. This is necessary for the operation of the continuous object operation device.
In a succeeding process S378, "1" is set to the standby flag. The standby flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is in a standby state.

  Next, after execution of the process S378, or if a negative determination is made in the process S301 (FIG. 10) (process S301: no) or a negative determination is made in the process S331 (FIG. 12) (process S331: no), the process is executed. In S379, it is determined whether or not the combination gate switch 507 detects the passage of the game ball. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination gate 204 with the standby flag set. If a negative determination is made (step S379: no), the processing shifts to "big hit game processing".

  If the determination is affirmative (step S379: yes), the process goes to step S380 to activate the accessory continuous operation device. Further, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operating device. Next, in step S381, a process of resetting the standby flag to “0” is performed. As a result, the big hit game can be started, and the big hit game start process is performed in the subsequent process S382.

  Note that if the combination gate switch 507 detects the passage of a game ball while the standby flag is set, thereafter, even if the combination gate switch 507 detects the passage of a game ball, a valid one (the one that starts a big hit) ) And not. That is, the detection of the passage of the game ball by the combination gate switch 507 is invalidated.

  In the big hit game start process, a command for starting a big hit game and information (big hit opening time, opening pattern, big hit ending time, number of rounds, etc.) related to the big hit game are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, the processing shifts to “big hit game processing”.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S379 (process S379: no), the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 9 via the “big hit game process”. Then, the special figure hit / fail determination processing is executed again, and after the affirmative determination in step S379, the processing shifts to the processing in step S380.

  As described above, even if the condition device starts operating, the jackpot game is not started unless the game ball passes through the combination gate 204, so as not to give a disadvantage to the player. That is, while a game centered on left hitting is in progress, a big hit may occur due to a game ball entering the first special figure starting port 23. However, since the special winning opening 25 that opens and closes at the time of the big hit game is provided in the right-handed game area, when the condition device is actuated, the accessory continuous operation device is operated immediately and the big hit game is started. However, after the jackpot game has progressed to some extent without noticing the start of the jackpot game, the player may notice the start of the jackpot game, and in a hurry, switch from left-handed to right-handed, resulting in the number of prize balls that the player should originally acquire , Could be less.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot game is not started unless the game ball is passed through the combination gate 204 even when the operation of the condition device is started, the timing desired by the player (after switching from left to right) ), A big hit game can be started (the first round is started), and it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player.

If a negative determination is made in step S372 (step S372: no), it is determined in step S385 whether or not the electric support flag is “1”, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (step S385: no), the process proceeds to step S389.
If the determination is affirmative (process S385: yes), a process of counting the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure have fluctuated after the end of the big hit game, which has caused the shift to the normal power support state in the process S386. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

Next, in process S387, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached the number of terminations by comparing the number of fluctuations of the first special map and the second special map with the number of terminations at which the ordinary power support state ends. . If a negative determination is made (step S387: no), the process proceeds to step S389.
If the determination is affirmative (step S387: yes), the power support flag is reset to “0” in step S388. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-ordinary power support state.
The determination as to whether or not to continue the normal power support state is made by subtracting the dedicated electric support counter that counts the duration of the normal power support state, and setting the electric support counter (support continuation count) after the subtraction to “0”. May be determined.

Subsequently, in step S389, the sub-integrated control device sends a state designation command indicating whether the current game state is the probable change game state or the general electric power support state after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). 42.
The timing at which the main control device 40 transmits the status designation command to the sub integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol determination time, but the status designation command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured.

Next, in process S390, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of the second special figure is a small hit. If a negative determination is made (step S390: no), the processing shifts to "big hit game processing".
If the determination is affirmative (step S390: yes), an operation start processing of the special electric accessory is performed in step S391. In subsequent processing S392, a small hitting game start processing is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hitting game and information on the small hitting game (opening time for small hitting, opening pattern, ending time for small hitting, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, the processing shifts to “big hit game processing”.

Next, the "big hit game process" and the "small hit game process" will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the "big hit game process", first, in a process S500, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating. If a negative determination is made (process S500: no), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to the "small hit game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (step S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 25 is being opened in step S501.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: no), it is determined in a process S502 whether or not a big hit game is in an interval. If a negative determination is made (process S502: no), a big hit end effect is being produced in a process S503. It is determined whether or not. If the determination is negative (process S503: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect time has elapsed in process S504. If the determination is affirmative (process S504: yes), the first big winning opening in process S505 is opened. In the processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening 25 in the first round (corresponding to the jackpot game executing means described in the claims). Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine of main controller 40.

If an affirmative determination is made in the processing S501 (processing S501: yes), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not ten winnings have been made in the special winning opening 25 (the specified number of winnings) (processing S510), or It is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended (process S511). If any of the determinations are positive (processing S510 or processing S511: yes), the special winning opening 25 is closed in process S512, In a succeeding process S513, a process for starting a big hit interval is executed. Thereafter, the process returns (see FIG. 17).
If both the processing S510 and the processing S511 are negative (processing S510: no, processing S511: no), the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the processing S502 (FIG. 17) (processing S502: yes), as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed in the processing S520. If a negative determination is made (step S520: no), the process returns (see FIG. 17). If the determination is affirmative (step S520: yes), it is determined in step S521 whether or not this is the last round. If the determination is affirmative (process S521: yes), the big hit end effect process of process S522 is executed, and in this process, a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43, and the big hit game ends. And return.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the processing S521 (processing S521: no), the opening of the special winning opening 25 in the next round is executed by the first winning opening processing of the processing S523, and the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S503 (FIG. 17) (process S503: yes), it is determined in a process S530 whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (step S530: no), the process returns (see FIG. 17).
If the determination is affirmative (step S530: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in step S531 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in step S532. Execute.

Subsequently, in a process S533, it is determined whether or not the setting is to set the game state to the certain change game state after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If a negative determination is made (step S533: no), the process proceeds to step S536.
If the determination is affirmative (step S533: yes), the number of times of probable change in which the probable change game state is continued in step S534 is set. In this case, since the probability change game state continues until the next big hit, the number of times of probability change is set to 10,000 times, for example. Next, in step S535, “1” is set to the probability change flag. As a result, a probable change game state is provided after the big hit game ends (corresponding to the probability fluctuation state setting means described in the claims).

Next, in process S536, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in the normal power support state after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If a negative determination is made (step S536: no), the process proceeds to step S539.
If the determination is affirmative (step S536: yes), in step S537, the number of times of continuous support for continuing the ordinary power support state is set to the number set in step S317 or step S347. Next, "1" is set to the electric support flag in step S538. As a result, after the big hit game is over, the ordinary power support state is provided (corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory support setting means described in the claims).

Next, in step S539, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop flag is “1”. If a negative determination is made (step S539: no), the process moves to step S541.
If the determination is affirmative (step S539: yes), the stop flag is reset to “0” in step S540.
In the following processing S541, a jackpot end command transmission process is executed, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in step S542, a state designation command such as a probable change game state or a normal power support state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the like. Thereafter, the process returns (see FIG. 17).

If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating in the process S500 (FIG. 17) (process S500: no), the process proceeds to the “small hit game process”. As shown in FIG. 21, in the “small hitting game process”, first, in a process S550, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating. If a negative determination is made (process S550: no), the process ends and returns to the main routine of main controller 40.
If the determination is affirmative (step S550: yes), it is determined in step S551 whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S551 (process S551: yes), it is determined in a process S552 whether or not the small hit start effect time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made (step S552: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S552: yes), in step S553, the special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (corresponding to the small hitting game executing means described in the claims). Then, return.

  If a negative determination is made in the processing S551 (processing S551: no), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 25 is being opened in a processing S554. If the determination is affirmative (processing S554: yes), it is determined whether or not ten winnings have been made in the special winning opening 25 (specified winning number) (processing S555), or whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended. Is determined (process S556), and if any is affirmative (process S555 or process S556: yes), the special winning opening 25 is closed in process S557. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in step S554 (step S554: no), as shown in FIG. 22, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in step S560.
Next, in step S561, it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is “1”. If the determination is affirmative (step S561: yes), the interruption flag is reset to “0” in step S562. As a result, the first special figure, which has been interrupting the fluctuation, restarts the fluctuation.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S561 (step S561: no), a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated controller 42 in step S563. Thereafter, in step S564, a status designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated controller 42, and the process returns. This ends the small hit game.

Next, the "universal figure starting ball entry confirmation processing" executed by the main control device will be described with reference to FIG.
“Public figure start ball entry confirmation processing” is executed by the main controller 40 as various kinds of random numbers, such as a random number per figure, which is extracted when a game ball passes through the universal figure operation gate 21, as a reserved memory for the figure. Remember. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands resulting from passing through the general-purpose operation gate 21 to the sub integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of pending storages of the general figure that can be stored due to the passage of the general figure operation gate 21 is four.

In the “universal figure start entering ball confirmation processing”, first, it is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball through the universal figure operation gate 21 by the ordinary symbol operation switch 505 in the processing S250. If a negative determination is made (process S250: no), the present process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine of main controller 40.
If the determination is affirmative (step S250: yes), in step S251, it is determined whether or not the number of general-purpose pending storages stored in the main controller 40 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). If the determination is affirmative (step S251: yes), the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S251 (process S251: no), in a process S252, a random number for determining a hit in a normal figure, a random number for determining a winning symbol, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and the like are extracted. The extracted various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of main controller 40 as the reserved storage. Incidentally, even if the reserved storage number of the general figure is "0", various random numbers such as the pass / fail random numbers extracted when the game ball passes through the general figure operation gate 21 have a storage number less than the maximum value. Is stored in the same manner as

  Subsequently, in step S253, a pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending storage counter in the general view is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

The “universal figure approval / disapproval determination process” executed by the main control device will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the “universal figure approval / disapproval determination processing”, first, in processing S600, it is determined whether or not the universal electric role product 22 is operating. If the determination is affirmative (process S600: yes), the process shifts to “general-purpose game process” (see FIG. 28).
If a negative determination is made (step S600: no), it is determined in step S601 whether or not the general figure is changing. If the determination is negative (step S601: no), in step S602, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the general figure is being confirmed and displayed.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S602 (process S602: no), as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined in a process S610 whether or not there is a pending storage of a general drawing. If a negative determination is made (step S610: no), the processing shifts to the “general figure game processing”. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (step S610: yes), the number of reserved storages is subtracted in step S611, and the shift processing of the reserved storage in the ordinary figure is performed. As a result of the shift processing, the oldest hold storage among the hold storages in the ordinary drawing is subjected to the determination as to whether or not it is correct.

Next, in step S612, the hit / fail judgment is made by comparing the hit / fail judgment table of the ordinary figure with the hit-determination random number of the hold storage to be judged.
Subsequently, in step S613, a determination is made as to whether or not the hit / fail determination in step S612 is an ordinary figure hit (corresponding to a third hit / fail determination means described in the claims). If an affirmative determination is made in this process (process S613: yes), in step S614, a symbol per symbol is determined based on the random number for symbol determination per symbol in the hold storage to be determined as the hit / failure.

  Next, in step S615, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of a hit symbol in the general figure is determined based on the random number for determining a fluctuation pattern of the general figure in the hold storage, which is the target of the hit determination. If the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the variation pattern of the ordinary figure is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variation time is 2 seconds. If the gaming state is the normal power support state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure is determined to be a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 0.5 seconds.

As a result, if the gaming state is the general-purpose support state, the pachinko machine 1 sets a very short time for the general-purpose fluctuating time (for the game ball passing through the general-purpose operating gate 21 to reach the general-purpose electrical equipment 22). The time is definitely shorter than the required time). For this reason, the game ball which has passed through the general-purpose operating gate 21 and which has been the execution trigger of the determination of the success or failure of the general-purpose figure finishes the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol before reaching the general-purpose electrical goods 22 and the execution timing is determined. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second special map starting port 24 is extremely high.
If the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the fluctuating time of the general figure is set to be longer than the general-purpose support state. Before the game ball arrives at the general-purpose role 22, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is finished, and the possibility that the game ball that has become the execution trigger enters the second special figure starting port 24 is increased. .

  In the process of determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure is specified) using the fluctuation pattern determination random number of the target hold storage and the fluctuation pattern table selected according to the game state. Fluctuation pattern) is determined. As the normal fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds or a fluctuation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is selected. However, these fluctuation times are average fluctuation times. For example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of 2 seconds, “1.8 seconds”, “2 seconds”, or “2.2 seconds” according to the fluctuation pattern determination random number. (2 seconds on average).

Subsequent to the step S615, a step S616 is performed to set the contents of the general-purpose hit game. This process is a process of setting the start interval time of the per-figure game and the end interval time of the per-figure game.
Next, in step S617, the symbol variation start control of the ordinary symbol display device 29 is performed. After that, the processing shifts to “general figure game processing”.

If a negative determination is made in step S613 (step S613: no), in step S618, as in step S615, a variation pattern such as a variation time of a symbol out of the ordinary figure is determined.
After that, the process S617 is performed, and the process shifts to the “general figure game process”.

If an affirmative determination is made in the processing S601 (FIG. 24) (processing S601: yes), as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined in a processing S620 whether or not the symbol change time of the ordinary figure has elapsed. If a negative determination is made (step S620: no), the processing shifts to “general figure game processing”.
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (step S620: yes), control is performed in step S621 to end the variation display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 29 and to finally display the symbol. After that, the processing shifts to “general figure game processing”.

If an affirmative determination is made in the processing S602 (FIG. 24) (processing S602: yes), it is determined in a processing S630 whether or not the fixed symbol display time has ended, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (step S630: no), the processing shifts to "general figure game processing".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (step S630: yes), control is performed to end the fixed symbol display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 29 in the process S631.

Next, in process S632, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a symbol per ordinary symbol. If a negative determination is made (step S632: no), the processing shifts to “general figure game processing”.
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (step S632: yes), the general-purpose accessory operation start processing is performed in step S633, and then the ordinary symbol game start processing is performed in step S634. In this processing, a command to start the per-figure game and information on the per-figure per game (start interval time, end interval time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated controller 42. After that, the processing shifts to “normal symbol game processing”.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the “general-purpose game process”, first, in a process S700, it is determined whether or not the general-purpose electrical appliance 22 is operating. If a negative determination is made (step S700: no), it is determined in step S701 whether or not the end interval for the ordinary drawing is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (step S701: yes), in step S702, it is determined whether or not a start interval for a general drawing is in progress. If a negative determination is made (process S702: no), the present process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of main controller 40.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the processing S702 (processing S702: yes), in the processing S703, processing for opening the general purpose combination 22 is performed in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern (the normal symbol-per-game execution means described in the claims) Equivalent). Specifically, in the case of the general electric power support state at the start of the game per public figure, the opening pattern (opening mode) of the electric common role article 22 opens the general electric role article 22 once for 8 seconds. Determined by the pattern. In addition, in the case of the non-usual power support state at the start of the game per ordinary figure, the pattern is determined such that the ordinary electric handpiece 22 is opened once for one second.

If an affirmative determination is made in the processing S700 (processing S700: yes), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the specified number (10) of prizes has been won in the general purpose electrical goods 22 (the second special figure starting port 24). (Step S710), or whether or not the opening time of the general purpose electrical appliance 22 has expired (step S711). If any of the determinations are negative (steps S710 and S711: no), the process returns.
If any of the determinations are affirmative (step S710 or step S711: yes), the general electric 22 is closed in step S712. Subsequently, in a process S713, an end interval process of the game per ordinary drawing is performed. Thereby, the general-purpose winning game is finished and the routine returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S701 (FIG. 28) (process S701: yes), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined in a process S715 whether or not the end interval of the game per ordinary figure has elapsed. If the determination is negative (step S715: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S715: yes), then in step S716, a game end processing per ordinary figure is performed. In this process, a per-figure-per-game termination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated controller 42, and the per-figure per-game processing is terminated, and the process returns.

The pseudo support number effect display and the pseudo support number correction effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 46 will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the gaming state shifts to the normal power support state after the end of the big hit game, the pseudo support count effect display indicates that the pseudo support continuation is different from the continuation count set in the process S317 (FIG. 11) or the process S347 (FIG. 13). This is an effect that displays the number of times (remaining number of times). For example, even if the set number of continuations is 60 or 30 times, at the time of the change of the first first special figure or the second special figure immediately after the end of the big hit game, the maximum number of pseudo support continuation times is 100 times. Is displayed. Thereafter, the pseudo support continuation count is subtracted and updated for each change of the first special map or the second special map.

The pseudo support number correction effect display is performed by the condition set in advance according to the progress of the game before the number of continuations set in step S317 (FIG. 11) or step S347 (FIG. 13) is reached. In this example, the pseudo support continuation number is corrected to the actual continuation number and the display is updated. For example, if the set number of continuations is 60 and the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is corrected at the 20th rotation, the pseudo support continuation number is updated to the actual 60 times. Further, for example, if the set number of continuations is 30 and the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is corrected at the 15th rotation, the pseudo support continuation number becomes 15 as the actual remaining number. Be updated.
The conditions for correcting the number of times the pseudo support is continued may be when the reach effect is lost or when the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure are changed in advance is changed.

The “pseudo support count display process” illustrated in FIG. 31 is a process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine 1, and displays and updates the pseudo support continuation count according to information transmitted from the main control device 40. Do.
In this processing, first, it is determined whether or not the change of the first special figure or the second special figure has started in the processing S400. If a negative determination is made (step S400: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
If the determination is affirmative (step S400: yes), it is determined in step S401 whether the electric support flag is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the ordinary power support state. If the determination is negative (step S400: no), the process returns.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S401 (step S401: yes), it is determined in step S402 whether or not the pseudo number display flag is “0”. If the determination is affirmative (step S402: yes), in step S403, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the first variation of the first special map or the second special map after shifting to the normal power support state. If the determination is negative (step S403: no), the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S403 (process S403: yes), an initial pseudo number display process is performed in a process S404. Through this processing, the pseudo symbol continuation number indicating 100 times is displayed on the effect symbol display device 46 (corresponding to the support continuation number display means and the pseudo support continuation number display means described in the claims). In subsequent step S405, "1" is set to the pseudo count display flag. The pseudo count display flag indicates that the pseudo support continuation count is being displayed.
The display of the pseudo support continuation number may be displayed when the gaming state is shifted to the normal power support state after the end of the big hit game, for example, before the change of the special map is started. It may be.
In addition, the display of the pseudo support continuation number need not necessarily be different from the set continuation number, and the set correct continuation number may be displayed. In this case, for example, whether to display a continuation number different from the setting or to display a correct continuation number may be determined by lottery or the like.

  If a negative determination is made in step S402 (step S402: no), the pseudo support continuation count is displayed, and the pseudo support continuation is performed in step S406 in response to a new change in the first or second special map. The number of times is subtracted (−1). Subsequently, the display of the pseudo support continuation number subtracted in the processing S407 is updated. Thereby, the pseudo support continuation number subtracted as the new continuation number is displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the pseudo support continuation frequency subtracted in step S408 is “0”. If the determination is negative (step S408: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S408: yes), the pseudo number display flag is reset to "0" in step S409, and the process returns.

  In addition, in the effect of displaying the number of pseudo support continuations, when the number of pseudo support continuations is “0”, an effect that enhances the player's expectation such as whether or not the normal power support state ends is implemented. Is also good. In addition, the effect such as whether or not the general-purpose support state is ended is not limited to the pseudo support continuation number of “0”, but may be, for example, the first special figure and the second special figure according to the set number of the general-purpose support state. May be performed at the 30th, 60th, and 100th rotation nodes.

32 is a process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine 1 and corrects the number of times the pseudo support is continued according to the information transmitted from the main control device 40.
In this processing, first, it is determined whether or not the change of the first special figure or the second special figure has started in the processing S450. If a negative determination is made (process S450: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
If the determination is affirmative (step S450: yes), it is determined in step S451 whether the pseudo count display flag is “1”. If a negative determination is made (step S451: no), the process returns.

If the determination in step S451 is affirmative (step S451: yes), it is determined in step S452 whether the correction condition is satisfied. If the determination is negative (step S452: no), the process returns.
For example, the correction conditions are as follows: when the reach effect is deviated, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the 20th rotation, at the 50th rotation change, and further, when the first special figure or the second special figure changes. May be determined in accordance with, and whether or not to correct the variation is determined.
Further, the correction condition may be a condition that the correction-specific variation pattern is set in advance. That is, the variation pattern set by the main controller 40 and received by the sub-integrated controller 42 may be modified when the variation pattern is a pattern dedicated to modification.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S452 (processing S452: no), in a processing S453, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit in the reserved storage of the second special figure determined to be prefetched. If the determination is affirmative (step S453: yes), the process returns.
If the determination is negative (step S453: no), the pseudo support continuation number is corrected to the execution continuation number in step S454 (corresponding to a continuation number correction unit described in the claims). Subsequently, the display of the pseudo support continuation number corrected in the process S455 is updated. Thereby, the corrected pseudo support continuation number is displayed as the new continuation number. Then, return.

In addition, in the pseudo support number correction effect display, when the pseudo support continuation number reaches the actual number of continuations without being corrected, an effect of correcting with the final fluctuation may be executed.
In addition, as part of the pseudo support frequency correction effect display, an effect of whether or not to correct the pseudo support continuation number is performed, and an effect indicating that the continuation number display is corrected before the correction, An effect indicating that the event is not performed may be performed.

Next, an example of the pseudo support number of times effect display and the pseudo support correction effect display will be described with reference to FIG. For example, a case is shown in which a big hit occurs in the “special figure 1_10R probable change B symbol” and the game shifts to the probable change game state and the normal power support state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the continuation number of the regular telephone support is set to “60”.
After the end of the big hit game, when the change of the first first special figure or the second special figure is started, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 displays the lower half thereof. , The three-digit pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed. Then, in the upper half of the display screen, a character bear Tatsuyoshi 701 is displayed on the right side, and a Tatsuyoshi chance image 702 indicating that the state has shifted to the ordinary power support state is displayed on the left side. Further below, a pseudo support continuation number 703 indicating “100 times” different from the set continuation number (60 times) is displayed as the remaining number of times that the normal power support state is continued.

  Next, an example of an effect in which the pseudo support continuation number is modified on the condition of the off-reach effect is shown. For example, when the game progresses and the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is the 30th rotation, the number of fluctuations of the special figure is subtracted in the pseudo support continuation number 703 as shown in FIG. "70 times" is displayed. Further, in the fluctuation, when the off-reach effect is performed, the pseudo support continuation number is corrected, and the pseudo support correction effect display is performed at the next fluctuation of the first special map or the second special map.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), at the 31st rotation fluctuation, a correction suggestion image 704 indicating that the support continuation number has been corrected is displayed. Further, the pseudo effect symbol 700 is variably displayed at the lower right corner of the display screen. Then, in the center of the display screen, a large number of support continuation times after correction 705 is displayed. In this case, the set number of continuations is 60 times, and since 30 special figure fluctuations have already been consumed, the remaining number of times is "30 times".

Further, FIG. 34 shows an example of an effect in which the number of continuations of the pseudo support is modified according to another modification condition. For example, after a big hit occurs in the “special figure 2_10R certain change C symbol” and the game is shifted to the certain change game state and the normal power support state after the big hit game is completed, a modified effect is shown on the condition of a change at the 20th rotation. In this case, the continuation number of the regular telephone support is set to “30 times”.
It should be noted that when the first first special map or the second special map starts to fluctuate after the big hit game ends, as in the display example shown in FIG. The pseudo support continuation number 703 indicating “100 times” different from the set continuation number (30 times) is displayed.

  When the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is the 20th rotation, as shown in FIG. 34A, “80 times” in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure is subtracted from the pseudo support continuation number 703 is displayed. Is done. Then, the pseudo support continuation number is corrected, and the pseudo support correction effect display is performed at the next change of the first special map or the second special map.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), a correction suggestion image 704 indicating that the support continuation number has been corrected is displayed at the change of the 21st rotation. Then, in the post-correction support continuation number 705 at the center of the display screen, the remaining number obtained by subtracting the already consumed fluctuation (20 times) from the set continuation number (30 times) is “10 times”. .
In this way, by correcting the pseudo support continuation number, the remaining number display is reduced, so that the player's expectation of shifting to the small hit rush after the end of the normal power support state is increased, and the fun of the game is increased. Will be.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to shift to the gaming state of the probable changing game state and the normal power support state (100 times) in the “special figure 1_10R probable change A symbol” and the “special figure 2_10R probable change A symbol”. In the “1_10R normal A symbol” and the “special figure 2_10R normal A symbol”, the game state transitions to the passing state probability state and the normal power support state (100 times). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the gaming state is the probable changing gaming state or the normal gaming state after the normal power support state ends at the 100th rotation of the first special figure or the second special figure, that is, the small hit. A special effect display such as whether or not to shift to a rush can be performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the 100th rotation of the first special figure and the second special figure, the pseudo support continuation number 703 becomes “0” on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. Is displayed. In this case, the same effect is displayed in the pseudo effect display regardless of whether it is the normal power support state in the normal probability state or the normal power support state in the probable change game state.

  Thereafter, the pseudo effect display shifts to a special effect such as whether or not to shift to a small hit rush. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a final battle image 710 is displayed on the upper left of the display screen, which indicates that if the player wins, the game shifts to a small hit rush (Tatsuyoshi rush). . In the lower half of the display screen, a fighting image 711 in which two karates fight is displayed.

  If the gaming state of the first special figure and the second special figure in which the number of fluctuations is up to the 100th rotation is the probable change game state and the ordinary power support state, the pachinko machine 1 changes the game state from the next fluctuation to the probable change game state. It will be in the state and non-generic power support state, and will shift to the small hit rush. In this case, when the change of the 100th rotation is completed and the symbol is confirmed and displayed, the special effect display suggests that a transition to a small hit rush is made.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a Tatsuyoshi rush rush image 712 indicating that a transition to a small hit rush (Tatsuyoshi rush) is displayed at the upper left. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a victory image 713 in which the leading karate house has won is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state of the first special figure and the second special figure in which the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is the 100th rotation is the normal probability state and the normal power support state, the pachinko machine 1 has the normal probability from the next fluctuation. Will be shifted to the non-generic power support state (normal game state). In this case, when the change in the 100th rotation is completed and the symbol is confirmed and displayed, the special effect display suggests that the game does not shift to the small hit rush.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a Tatsuyoshi rush non-rush image 714 indicating not to shift to the small hit rush (Tatsuyoshi rush) is displayed at the upper left thereof. . Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a defeat image 715 in which the leading karate house has lost is displayed.

  It is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 notifies the player when the gaming state shifts to the small hit rush. In this case, the small hit rush is a right-handed game aiming at the second special figure starting port 24, so that the main special figure becomes the second special figure, and the effect symbol display device 46 accompanies the fluctuation of the second special figure. A pseudo effect display is performed.

  For example, FIG. 36B is a display example of an effect performed by the effect symbol display device 46 in the small hit rush, and shows an example when a small hit in the second special figure occurs. When a small hit occurs in the second special map, the three-digit pseudo effect design 700 corresponding to the second special map is changed simultaneously with the change of the second special map, and then stopped together with the "small hit" pattern. Inform the player that the prize balls may increase due to the small hit. Then, on the upper right side of the display screen, a smiling character Tatsuyoshi 701 is displayed. A Tatsuyoshi rush image 720 is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen. As described above, it is desirable to notify the player that the present is a small hit rush.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a first game area [L] in which a game ball fired with a firing power of less than a predetermined force is likely to flow down, and a game ball fired with a firing power of a predetermined force or more. A second game area [R] where there is a high possibility that the game ball flows down, a first starting port [23] provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter, and a second game area [R]. A second starting port [24] provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter the ball, a closed state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port, and An ordinary electric accessory [22] provided so as to be changeable to an open state in which a ball can easily enter, and a large winning opening [25] provided at a position where a game ball flowing down at least the second game area can enter the ball. ], And determines whether or not the game is successful based on the first numerical data extracted due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. A first hit / fail determination means (FIG. 11: S314) and a second hit / fail determination based on second numerical data extracted due to the entry of a game ball into the second starting port. One of a special symbol and a third determination unit (FIG. 25: S613) for determining whether or not to change the ordinary electric accessory to the open state. A first special symbol display device [28A] for variably displaying the first special symbol, and then displaying the first special symbol as a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first hit / fail judgment means; A second special symbol display device [28B] for variably displaying the second special symbol as one of the symbols, and then displaying the second special symbol with a symbol indicating the result of the validity determination by the second validity determination means. After the special symbol change display is started, it is confirmed and displayed When the special symbol is determined and displayed with a predetermined big hit symbol, the variable winning time determination means (FIG. 11: S316, S321, FIG. 13: S346, S352, S356) for determining the variable time until the special winning opening is determined. The jackpot game executing means (FIG. 17: S505) for generating a jackpot game state to be opened in the jackpot opening mode, and when the special symbol is fixedly displayed with the predetermined jackpot symbol, the special winning opening is opened in the predetermined jackpot opening mode. When the small hitting game executing means (FIG. 21: S553) for generating the small hitting game state to be released and the third hitting / decreasing judging means are determined to be won, the normal electric accessory is released so as to be able to enter the ball in a predetermined manner. Along with the execution of the normal symbol hit game executing means (FIG. 28: S703) for executing the normal symbol hit game, and the execution of the hit judgment by the first hit judgment means or the second hit judgment means, the first special An effect symbol display device [46] for displaying an effect symbol corresponding to another symbol or a second special symbol, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is determined by the first hit determination unit or the second hit determination unit as a big hit. Probability fluctuation state setting means (FIG. 20: S535) for setting a high probability game state in which the probability of determination is higher than a low probability game state, and support for making it easier to enter a normal electric accessory after the big hit game Normal electric accessory support setting means (FIG. 20: S538) that can be set to a state, wherein the probability of being determined to be a small hit by the second hit determination means is made higher than the probability of being determined to be a big hit. Even when one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing, the other special symbol is configured to be changeable, and is confirmed and displayed after the change display of the second special symbol is started. Average up to Dynamic time, at least in the case where the support state is not set, the ball game machine is shorter during the high-probability gaming state than during the low-probability gaming state, the normal electric accessory support setting means, When setting the support state together with the setting of the high-probability game state, the number of support continuations in which the support state is continued is set to be equal to or less than the number of game state continuations, and a plurality of types of support continuation times with different numbers are provided. When the support state is set by the ordinary electric accessory support setting means after the jackpot game, any one of the support continuation times is selected according to a predetermined condition, and the support state is continued. It is a configuration provided with support continuation number display means (FIG. 31: S404) for displaying the number of continuations on the effect symbol display device.

  The pachinko machine 1 further includes a pseudo support continuation number display unit (FIG. 31: S404) for displaying a pseudo support continuation number that is different from the support continuation number selected by the normal electric accessory support setting unit. Before reaching the number of times, a continuation number correcting means (FIG. 32: S453) for correcting the pseudo support continuation number in accordance with the game situation is provided.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a holding storage means (FIG. 9: S207) for storing the second numerical data as a holding storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a second numerical value before the special symbol hit / fail judgment means. A read-ahead determination unit (FIG. 9: S208) for performing a read-ahead determination based on the data is provided. This is a configuration that corrects the number of continuous support.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine in which the general electric role 22 is arranged at a position upstream of the large winning opening 25 in the right-handed game area R, and the general electric role 22 is in a closed state, it flows down to the downstream. The configuration is such that the ball reaches the special winning opening 25. And, after the jackpot game is over, if the normal power support state is set together with the probable change game state, the number of support continuations in which the support state is continued is made smaller than the number of continuations of the probable change game state, and after the support state ends, the probable change game The configuration is such that the state is continued. Then, in the probable play state and the non-ordinary power support state, the fluctuation time of the second special map is shorter in the probable play state than in the low probability state, and the probability that the second special map is determined to be a small hit is determined to be a large hit. Since it is higher than the probability of being hit, a small hit game can be frequently acquired by performing a right-handed game. In addition, in the non-generic electricity support state, since the opening time of the ordinary electricity role item 22 is not long, it does not hinder the entry into the large winning opening 25 in the small hit game, and the prize ball of the small hit game can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hit rush is a game configuration in which the small hit game is frequently executed in the probable changing game state and the non-ordinary electric power support state. Would like to shift to a possible small hit rush. Therefore, since the pachinko machine 1 is configured to change the number of times the normal power support state is continued according to the condition at the time of the occurrence of the big hit (the type of the big hit symbol), the positive change game state after the big hit game and the general power support It is possible to make the player have an expectation of how quickly the state can be shifted to the small hit rush from the state, an expectation of continuing the small hit rush, and an expectation of the subsequent big hit. Further, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of increasing the number of balls to be held even if no big hit occurs in the probable change game state. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property such that the smaller the number of continuations, the more advantageous the state of support of the electric power. Therefore, it is possible to add amusement to the game configuration related to the small hit rush, and to realize a highly entertaining ball game machine.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1, for example, immediately after the big hit game ends, displays a numerical value larger than the support continuation number selected by the normal electric auditors character support setting means as the pseudo support continuation number. Thereafter, the game progresses and, at a predetermined opportunity, the number of times of pseudo support continuation is corrected and subtracted by the continuation number corrector and the number of continuations is reduced because the expectation to shift to the small hit rush can be increased by subtracting the number. Can give the player joy.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1, the expectation of the small hit rush is increased for the player by correcting the display of the number of times the normal power support state is continued. However, when the big hit occurs without shifting to the small hit rush, the small hit rush is performed. The player cannot feel the loss because the player cannot expect to win the prize ball. Therefore, by utilizing the look-ahead determination, when there is a big hit in the look-ahead, by not correcting the display of the number of continuations, it is possible to enjoy the big hit without giving the player the expectation of the small hit rush and feeling like a loss I can do it.

Note that the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment may perform an effect of displaying the number of continuations of the pseudo support in the normal power support state after the end of the big hit game during the big hit game.
In addition, the pachinko machine 1 may include a plurality of types of effect display modes as effect displays for correcting (subtracting) the number of times the pseudo support is continued, and may have a configuration in which the degree of expectation to be corrected is different depending on the effect display mode to be performed. . For example, in an effect in which a specific character is displayed, it is desirable that the degree of expectation to be corrected is high and the number of continuations be corrected.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 performs the same effect display in the probable play state and the normal power support state, and the normal probability state and the normal power support state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be able to distinguish between them. For example, even in the normal power support state, if it is unknown whether the game is in the probable play state or the normal probability state, the player may be anxious that the normal game state will be returned after the normal power support state ends. I will hold you. For this reason, by making it possible to determine the state in the effect display, it is possible to give a sense of security to the player regarding the end of the normal power support state in the positive change game state and the normal power support state.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a ball can enter the second special figure starting port 24 only when the electric utility item 22 is opened. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, the second special figure starting port may be configured so that a ball can always be entered by a right-handed game.
As another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 37, in a game board 2B, a general-purpose operation gate 21, a first special figure starting port 231 that can always win, a general electric power part, A first special figure starting port 232 that can enter a ball when the object 22 and the general purpose electric equipment 22 are opened is arranged. In the right-handed game area R, a second special figure starting port 24A that can always enter the ball may be arranged downstream of the passage 205.

  In this case, on the downstream side of the passage 205, a branch portion 207 for distributing the flowing direction of the game ball flowing down through the general-purpose operation gate 21 to the left and right is disposed. The branching portion 207 has an effect of distributing a game ball that has collided with the tip to the left or right.

  Then, the second special figure starting port 24A is arranged on the right side of the branch portion 207. The second special figure starting port 24A is open upward, and is configured to be able to always enter (win). The second special figure starting port 24A is configured so that only game balls that pass through the general-purpose operation gate 21 and are distributed to the right side of the branch portion 207 can enter.

On the left side of the branching portion 207, a large winning opening 25 is provided in which a game ball flowing down from the flow path 208 can enter. Only the game balls that have passed through the passage 205, have been guided to the left by the branch portion 207, and have flowed down the flow passage 208 can reach the special winning opening 25. The special winning opening 25 is normally closed by a special power door 251. Further, it is desirable to arrange a general winning opening 27 downstream of the special winning opening 25.
In this configuration, a left-handed game is performed in the normal probability state and the non-generic power support state, the normal probability state and the general power support state, the probable game state and the general power support state, and the non-generic support state of the non-generic power support (small hit rush ) Is a right-handed game.

In the present application, the general power support is configured to end at the end of the specified number of changes in the special figure, but may be configured to end at the start of the specified number of changes. In the case where the first special map and the second special map perform the simultaneous fluctuation, when the general power support is configured to end at the end of the fluctuation, the 100th fluctuation, which is a specified number of times, is started after the end of the big hit game, and the 100th fluctuation is started. The other special map may start to change before the end of the first change (and at the same time, the end of the Toden support). Therefore, in this configuration, the change of the special figure is performed 100 times or more in the state where the ordinary power is supported, so that the figure is executed more than the specified number of times. Therefore, by setting the timing for ending the general-purpose support to be the start of the fluctuation, it is possible to end the general-purpose support at the specified number of times even if the fluctuations are simultaneous.
In this way, if the system is configured to end the power generation support at the start of the fluctuation, if the effect suggesting whether the power generation support ends and the small hit rush is made is performed at the time of the specified number of fluctuations, With the end of support, it's easy to find out before you suggest. Therefore, a configuration that suggests whether or not to start the small hit rush with a change before the change of the specified number of times is preferable.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that various embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the big hit game, the small hit and the game are executed by one big winning port 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two big winning ports may be arranged on a game board, and one big winning port may be used to execute a big hit game, and the other big winning port may be used to execute a small hit game.
Further, the present invention also provides an enclosed game machine which collects the shot game balls inside the game machine, fires them again by the shooting device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied.

  1: Pachinko machine, 2A, 2B: Game board, 21: General-purpose operating gate, 22: General-purpose electric part (normal electric part), 23: First special figure starting port (first starting port), 24, 24A: second special figure starting port (second starting port), 40: main controller (first hit / fail judgment means, second hit / fail judgment means, third hit / fail judgment means, variable time determination means, big hit game Execution means, small hit game execution means, normal symbol per game execution means, probability fluctuation state setting means, ordinary electric accessory support setting means, hold storage means, prefetch determination means), 42: sub integrated control device (support continuation count display) Means, pseudo support continuation number display means, continuation number correction means), L: first game area, R: second game area

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A first game area in which a game ball fired with a firing power less than a predetermined force is likely to flow down,
A second game area in which a game ball fired with the launch power of the predetermined force or more is likely to flow down,
A first starting port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter the ball,
A second starting port provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter the ball,
An ordinary electric accessory provided so as to be changeable between a closed state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port and an open state where the ball is easier to enter than the closed state;
A special winning opening provided at a position where at least game balls flowing down the second game area can enter,
First success / failure determination means for performing a success / failure determination based on first numerical data extracted due to the entry of a game ball into the first starting port;
Second success / failure determination means for performing a success / failure determination based on the second numerical data extracted due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port;
Third hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not to change the ordinary electric accessory into the open state;
A first special symbol display device for variably displaying the first special symbol as one of the special symbols, and then confirming and displaying the first special symbol with a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination of the first hit / fail determination means;
A second special symbol display device for variably displaying a second special symbol as one of the special symbols, and then confirming and displaying the second special symbol with a symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination of the second hit / fail determination means; ,
Fluctuating time determining means for determining a fluctuating time from the start of the fluctuating display of the special symbol to the final display,
A jackpot game execution means for generating a jackpot game state in which the special symbol is fixedly displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol, and the jackpot opening is opened in a predetermined jackpot opening mode;
A small hitting game executing means for generating a small hitting game state in which the special symbol is fixedly displayed with a predetermined small hitting symbol and the big winning opening is opened in a predetermined small hitting opening mode;
A normal symbol per game executing means for executing a normal symbol per game for allowing the ordinary electric auditors to open in a predetermined manner so as to be able to enter the ball when the third winning / non-permission determining means determines that a winning is achieved;
A performance symbol display device for displaying a performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, with the execution of the hit / fail determination of the first hit / fail determination means or the hit / fail determination of the second hit / fail determination means; ,
Probability fluctuation that sets the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a high-probability game state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit by the first hit / fail judgment means or the second hit / fail judgment means is higher than a low-probability game state. State setting means;
After the big hit game, normal electric accessory support setting means that can be set to a support state that favors entering the ordinary electric auditorium,
The probability of being determined to be a small hit in the second hit determination unit is made higher than the probability of being determined to be a big hit,
Even if one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing, the other special symbol is configured to be changeable,
The average fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol to the final display is the low probability game state during the high probability game state at least when the support state is not set. A ball game machine shorter than the inside,
When setting the support state together with the setting of the high-probability gaming state, the normal electric auditors product support setting means sets the number of times that the support state is continued to be less than or equal to the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state. As such, and provided with a plurality of types of support continuation number of different times, to select any one support continuation number according to a predetermined condition,
When the support state is set by the ordinary electric auditors character support setting means after the end of the big hit game, a support continuation number display means for displaying the support continuation number in which the support state is continued on the effect symbol display device is provided. A ball game machine characterized by the above. The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The support continuation number display means, a pseudo support continuation number display means for displaying a pseudo support continuation number different from the support continuation number selected by the ordinary electric auditors character support setting means,
A ball game machine comprising: a continuation number correction unit that corrects the simulated support continuation number in accordance with a game situation before reaching the selected support continuation number. The ball game machine according to claim 2,
Holding storage means for storing the second numerical data as a holding storage up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A pre-reading determination unit configured to perform a pre-reading determination based on the second numerical data before performing the determination as to whether or not the second determination unit determines the determination;
The ball game machine, wherein the continuation number correcting means corrects the pseudo support continuation number on condition that the prefetch determination means does not include a numerical data which makes a big hit in the hold storage.

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