JP2020028330A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine with a lot of game amusement, the game machine capable of performing simultaneous variations of a first and a second special symbols and performing a pseudo presentation display with enhanced presentation capability without causing confusion in a player.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a presentation symbol display device 46 capable of performing a pseudo presentation display on the basis of either one special symbol between a first and a second special symbols according to a game state during a simultaneous variations; and presentation mode setting means for setting one mode, among a plurality of types, of a presentation mode in the pseudo presentation display. Along with changes in game states, when a target of the pseudo presentation display is switched to one special symbol, if the other special symbol that is not the target is in a variation or if there is reservation storage, the presentation mode setting means causes the presentation mode of the pseudo presentation display to be set in a first presentation mode. Further the presentation mode setting means is configured to change the presentation mode of the pseudo presentation display from the first presentation mode to a second presentation mode, corresponding to a variation end of the other special symbol or elimination of the reservation storage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine configured to be able to perform a symbol change based on a first special symbol hit / fail determination and a symbol change based on a second special symbol hit / fail determination at the same time.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a ball-and-ball game machine, determines whether or not a special symbol is hit upon entry into a starting port, and displays a special symbol after variably displaying the result to indicate the result of the hit / fail judgment. And the mainstream is a game configuration in which a big hit game is executed in which a special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening mode when a special symbol determination result becomes a big hit.

  In addition, this kind of pachinko machine has a first special symbol determination as to whether the ball enters the first starting port and a second special symbol determination as to whether the second starting symbol has entered the ball. And the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be simultaneously changed (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this, the player has gained support because the chances of determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is increased.

JP 2009-195506 A

In a conventional pachinko machine in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be simultaneously varied, at the time of simultaneous variation, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is specially selected depending on the game state. A pseudo-effect display is performed for a symbol. This makes it possible for the player to smoothly play the game without giving a sense of playing a complicated game using a plurality of hit / fail judgment means.
However, when the game state changes, etc., both special symbols may be in a state of fluctuating at the same time, and at that time, if a big hit occurs with a special symbol that is not the target of the pseudo effect display, it will confuse the player There was a risk of it.
In view of the above circumstances, the present invention can execute a pseudo effect display with a high performance output without disturbing the player, with a configuration in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be simultaneously changed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine with a rich game interest.

The ball game machine according to the first aspect of the invention has a first game area in which a game ball fired with a firing power of 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,
First holding storage means for storing first numerical data extracted as a result of entering a game ball into the first starting port as first holding storage;
Second holding storage means for storing second numerical data extracted as a result of entering a game ball into the second starting port as second holding storage;
A first right / wrong determination unit that performs a first right / wrong determination based on the first numerical data;
A second right / wrong determination unit that performs a second right / wrong determination based on the second numerical data;
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; ,
Even if one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating, the other special symbol is a ball game machine configured to be simultaneously fluctuable,
At the time of the simultaneous fluctuation, depending on the game state, an effect symbol display device capable of performing a pseudo effect display based on any one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol,
The effect mode in the pseudo effect display, the effect mode setting means for setting one effect mode from among a plurality of types,
The effect mode setting means, when the target of the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device is switched to one special symbol, with the change of the game state, during the change of the other non-target special symbol Or, when there is a hold storage of the other special symbol, the one special symbol is set to set the effect mode of the target pseudo effect display to the first effect mode, and the hold storage of the other special symbol is performed. At the time when the change of the other special symbol ends in a state where there is no special effect, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of the one special symbol is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.

  In the ball game machine of the present invention, a big hit occurs in the hit determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and after the big hit game executed due to this, the first special symbol is determined as a gaming state. The state can be shifted to a state that is advantageous for determination or a state that is advantageous for determining whether or not the second special symbol is correct. In the gaming state that is advantageous for the first special symbol determination, a pseudo effect display is performed for the first special symbol, and the second special symbol is targeted for the gaming state that is advantageous for the second special symbol determination. , A pseudo effect display is performed.

  In addition, at the time of simultaneous fluctuation, it is desirable that the effect symbol display device performs only the pseudo effect display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, for example, while the pseudo effect display of one of the target special symbols is being performed, when the variation of the other non-target special symbol is started, a small effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device. A configuration is also conceivable.

In a ball-and-play machine capable of simultaneous fluctuation, when one special symbol is fluctuating and the pseudo effect display is being performed on it, the other special symbol is fluctuating or the other special symbol is fluctuating. , There is a possibility that a big hit of the other special symbol may occur at a timing different from the pseudo effect display of one special symbol.
Therefore, in the ball-and-ball game machine of the present invention, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of one special symbol is set to the first effect mode when the other special symbol is changing or when the special symbol is on hold. The first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode in response to the end of the change of the other special symbol or the disappearance of the hold memory. In at least the first effect mode, it is desirable to have a configuration that indicates that there is a possibility that a big hit of the other special symbol may occur during the execution of the pseudo effect display for one special symbol. By doing so, it is possible to cause the player to perceive it as an effect without making the player feel complicated gameplay. In addition, since the switching is performed at a place that does not correspond to the fluctuation content of the production symbol, the end of the production mode is also irregular timing as the first production mode which is a theme reminding that an irregular big hit may occur. And a stunning unified production mode as a whole image. Therefore, according to the present invention, by changing the effect mode of the pseudo effect display, not the change of the special symbol to be directed, but the change of the non-target special symbol, the new effect mode is changed. Therefore, a pseudo effect display with a high performance output can be executed without confusing the player, and a ball game machine with a rich game interest can be provided.

It is a front view of the ball game machine of the embodiment 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 said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st 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 effect mode setting process A performed by the sub-controller of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect mode setting process B performed by the said sub control apparatus. It is an explanatory view showing a transition timing of the effect mode changed in the bullet game machine. It is a figure showing the 1st display mode of a pseudo effect display performed by the above-mentioned ball game machine. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a second display mode of the pseudo effect display. It is a figure showing the 3rd display mode of the pseudo effect display. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a fourth display mode of the pseudo effect display.

[Embodiment]
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 (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 ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. 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, the game board 2 has a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202. In the game area, a center case 200 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. Accordingly, the game area 20 includes a left-handed game area L (which corresponds to a first game area described in the claims) in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired with a firing power of less than a predetermined force. It is divided into a right-handed game area R (corresponding to a second game area described in the claims) in which the game ball flows down when fired with the firing power equal to or greater than the predetermined force. In the game area 20, a large number of game nails and windmills are planted.

  In the left-handed game area L of the game area 20, a general-purpose operation gate 22 provided at a position on the left side of the center case 200 so as to allow a game ball to pass is provided. The general-purpose operation gate 22 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 22 extracts a plurality of types 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.

  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 23A that can always enter the ball and a first special figure that can be opened and closed by a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as an ordinary electric accessory). A starting port 23B is provided. The first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B correspond to the first starting ports in the claims. The first special figure starting port 23B can enter a ball (winning) only when the electric utility item is opened. The general public goods are configured to be opened in a predetermined opening manner for a predetermined time when a hit is made in the lottery of the general drawing.

The first special figure starting port 23A is configured such that game balls flowing down the left-handed game area L or the warp gutter of the center case 200 easily enter the ball. The first special figure starting port 23B has a configuration in which a game ball flowing down the left-handed game area L or the warp gutter of the center case 200 can easily enter the ball only when the general-purpose duty object is opened. The first special figure start-up ports 23A and 23B are entrance ports that cause execution of a determination as to whether or not a first special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a first special figure) will be made upon entry of a ball. A plurality of types of random numbers, such as a random number for determining a big hit in the first special map, a random number for determining a big hit symbol in the first special map, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in the first special map, by entering the first special map starting ports 23A and 23B. A random number is extracted and used for determining whether the first special map is correct. 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 second special figure starting port 24, a first special winning opening 25, and a second special winning opening 26 are arranged from the upstream side. 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. Out ball openings 206, 206 for taking game balls into the pachinko machine stand are disposed on the left and right sides of the flow path 205 at an intermediate position in the vertical direction. These are communicated with the openings provided on the left and right side walls of the flow path 205, and are configured to take in game balls that cannot flow down the flow path 205 smoothly. That is, if the game ball cannot flow down the flow path 205 smoothly, the flow speed of the ball decreases, so that the subsequent game ball collides with the previous ball and deflects sideways and jumps out of the flow-down path from the opening, Out ball openings 206, 206 are for taking in these balls. As a result, when a plurality of game balls continuously flow down the right-handed game area R, the game balls are spaced at a certain interval.

  On the downstream side of the flow path 205, a branch portion 207 for distributing the flowing direction of the game ball to the left and right is disposed. The branching portion 207 is formed in a substantially mountain shape, and has an action of distributing a game ball hitting the tip to the left or right side.

  On the right side of the branching portion 207, a second special figure starting port 24 (corresponding to a second starting port in the claims) that can always enter (win) is installed. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured such that only the game balls that pass through the flow path 205 and are distributed to the branch portion 207 to the right side can enter.

  The second special figure starting port 24 is a ball entry port that is used to determine whether or not a second special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a second special figure) is accepted upon entering 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. It is extracted and used for determining whether or not the second special map is correct. 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.

  On the left side of the branch portion 207, a first special winning opening 25 is disposed at the end of the flow path 208. The first special winning opening 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by a first special electric accessory door (simply, a first special electric door) 251. The first special power door 251 can selectively switch the first special winning opening 25 between an open state in which a ball can be entered and a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered. For example, (1) a closed state in which the first large winning opening 25 located below is protruded to cover the first large winning opening 25 and an open state in which the first large winning opening 25 is retracted to open the first large winning opening 25 can be selectively executed. And (2) a closed state where the rearward first prize-winning port 25 is concealed and the game ball cannot enter the ball, and the first prize-winning port 25 is slid downward to expose the first large-prize opening 25. Then, a configuration that can selectively execute an open state in which game balls can be entered can be exemplified.

  The first special winning opening 25 is normally closed by the first special electric door 251. Thereby, the game ball can be guided to the downstream side. Then, if the result of the determination of the first special symbol or the second special figure is a big hit, the first special winning opening 25 is set to a predetermined size over a predetermined round game by operating the first special electric door 251 in the big hit game. Will be open for hours. The first 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.

  On the other hand, when the first special winning opening 25 is in the closed state, the game ball that has reached the position of the first special winning opening 25 passes through the first special winning opening 25, and is located on the downstream side by the flow path 209. The user is guided (guided) in the direction of the special winning opening 26.

  The second special winning opening 26 can be opened and closed by a second special electric accessory door (hereinafter simply referred to as a second special electric door) 261. The second special winning opening 26 passes through the flow path 205, is guided to the left by the branching portion 207, and is configured such that only the game balls that have passed through the first special winning opening 25 cannot reach the ball in the closed state. It has been. The second special winning opening 26 is opened for a predetermined time by operating the second special power door 261 in the small hit game of the second special map. Note that the second special power door 261 usually protrudes so as to cover the second special winning opening 26, and retreats to open the second special winning opening 26 when activated. The game ball rolls on the upper surface of the second special electric door 261 when not in operation, and is sent out from the downstream end of the flow path 209 to the lower end of the center of the game area 20. The second special winning opening 26 can be entered only when it is opened, and the entered game ball is taken into the game board from the intake 262 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 2, a first special figure display device 28A (corresponding to a first special symbol display device described in the claims) is provided at a state notification unit arranged outside the rail 201. , A first special figure reserved number display device 281, a second special figure display device 28B (corresponding to a second special symbol display device described in the claims), a second special figure reserved number display device 282, a normal symbol display The device 29 and the general-use reserved number display device 291 are arranged.

  FIG. 4 shows a back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 on which the game board 2 is detachably mounted 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 at the winning opening of the game board 2, 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 control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the firing control device 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 also includes a first special figure starting port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23A, 23B, and a second detecting section for detecting a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. The detection signal of the special figure starting port switch 504 and the detection signal of the ordinary symbol operation switch 505 for detecting the entering of the ball to the ordinary figure operation gate 22 are input. Further, the main controller 40 receives detection signals from a first count switch 506 for detecting a ball entering the first special winning opening 25, a second count switch 507 for detecting a ball entering the second special winning opening 26, and the like. Is entered. Further, the main controller 40 receives detection signals from a combination gate switch 508 for detecting a ball entering the combination gate 204 and a general winning port switch 509 for detecting a ball entering a plurality of general winning ports 27. Is done.

  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 first big winning opening solenoid 510, a second big winning opening solenoid 511, and a general electric role object solenoid 512 via a game board relay terminal plate 531 (in FIG. 5, The solenoid is referred to as SOL). Then, the main controller 40 controls the first special winning opening solenoid 510 to operate the first special power door 251 to open the first special winning opening 25. Further, the main controller 40 controls the second special winning opening solenoid 511 to operate the second special power door 261 to open the second special winning opening 26. Further, the main controller 40 controls the general-purpose part solenoid 512 to open the first special figure starting port 23B made of the general-purpose part.
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 22, a lottery of the general-purpose figure is performed. Along with this, the ordinary symbol starts to fluctuate and display on the ordinary symbol display device 29, and according to the aspect of the ordinary symbol stopped after a predetermined time, if elected, the ordinary electric character solenoid 512 is driven, and the ordinary electric character is displayed. When released, the ball can enter the first special figure starting port 23B. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the general electric item is 3.5 seconds (one time) in a normal state, and 8.0 seconds in a general electric support state (open extended state) which is advantageous for the player described later ( Once).

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs the first special figure hit / fail determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first special figure start-up ports 23A and 23B, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. . 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.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the first special map is correct or not and whether the second special map is correct according to the ball entering the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B and the second special figure starting port 24, respectively. The first special figure and the second special figure can be simultaneously changed.
In the pachinko machine 1, the change and confirmation display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small on the first special figure display device 28 </ b> A and the second special figure display device 28 </ b> B of the game board 2. A pseudo effect display using a pseudo effect design corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is performed on the effect symbol display device 46 provided at the center of the game area 20, and the result of the determination of success / failure is displayed in the pseudo effect display. Informing the player is performed. 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 a pseudo effect display for a change in one of the first special map and the second special map. For example, in a gaming state in which it is recommended to aim at the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B in accordance with the game situation, and a left-handed game is recommended, a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure is displayed on the effect symbol display device 46. Perform the display. On the other hand, in a game state in which 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. In the game configuration of the present embodiment, since it is not intended to be able to perform a plurality of determinations at the same time as the game property, and the purpose is to use different determination means depending on the game state, the result of the determination of the recommendation is displayed in a pseudo effect. By doing so, it is possible to give a sense of playing a game as if by one hit / fail judgment means.

  The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which at least two types of effect modes are provided as effect modes of the pseudo effect display when the effect design display device 46 performs the pseudo effect display, and any one of the effect modes is set. . The pachinko machine 1 switches the non-targeted special figure (the special figure that is the main subject of the game) when the one special figure (the special figure that is the main body of the game) to be the target of the pseudo effect display performed by the performance symbol display device 46 is switched. If the special figure (which is not the main player of the game) is fluctuating or if the other special figure is on hold, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of one special figure is set to the first effect mode. Then, in response to the end of the fluctuation of the other special figure or the disappearance of the hold storage of the other special figure, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of the one special symbol is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. .

This is because, in a configuration in which simultaneous fluctuation is possible, for example, when the first special figure, which is the main figure, is fluctuating and the pseudo effect display is being performed on the first special figure, the second special figure is fluctuating. Or if the remaining storage remains in the other second special figure, the big hit of the second special figure may occur at a timing different from the pseudo effect display of the first special figure.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, in the first effect mode, during execution of the pseudo effect display mainly using one special figure, a big hit (an irregular big hit in the effect) of the other special figure may occur. I try to show that there is. For example, if an effect is fluctuating and the result of the judgment is not announced, a big hit suddenly occurs, and if an effect that reminds you of an unexpected situation occurs, the big hit of the other special figure is actually made. , The effect on the effect is recognized as the intended hit, and the sense of playing with one hit determination unit can be maintained.
On the other hand, in the second effect mode, since the special figure which is not the main figure is not fluctuating and the special figure which is not the main figure is not stored, there is a possibility that a big hit may occur at a timing different from the pseudo effect display. There is no need to show the possibility of irregular jackpots in production.

  When the first special figure and the second special figure simultaneously change, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 displays only the pseudo effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 46. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation of another special figure starts and ends while the pseudo special effect display of the main special figure is being performed, the other special figure is small in the corner of the display screen. The effect display corresponding to the start of the change and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed, or the pseudo effect display of the other special figure may be performed in a relationship inferior to the subject. Is also good. Even in the case where only the pseudo effect display of the main special figure is performed, the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure is displayed is displayed on the first special figure display device 28A and the second special figure display device 28B. It is possible to grasp while looking at the pseudo effect display that is the main body even in the case of the start and end of the fluctuation, and even when performing the pseudo effect display in a relationship inferior to the main body, while performing the pseudo effect display, It is not enough to disturb the pseudo effect display.

  The pachinko machine 1 activates the first special power 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 mode of the first special map or the second special map. In this manner, the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, and a big hit game in which game balls can enter the first big winning opening 25 is implemented. As the big hit game, for example, one game is selected from a plurality of kinds of big hit games such as a 16R big hit game in which 16 rounds of opening the first big winning opening 25 in a predetermined opening mode and a 6R big hit game in which 6 rounds are opened. . In addition, the type of the big hit game is selected according to the big hit symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure which is determined in accordance with the determination as to whether or not the big hit game is caused.

  If the result of the second special map right / wrong determination is a small hit according to the mode in which the second special diagram is determined and displayed, the pachinko machine 1 operates the second special power door 261 to open the second special figure door in a predetermined open mode. The small winning opening 26 is opened, and a small hitting game in which game balls can enter the second large winning opening 26 is implemented. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the second big winning opening 26 for 1.6 seconds is executed once.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability varying machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is, in a game state in which the first special winning opening 25 is closed, a normal probability state in which the probability of the first special figure or the second special figure being a big hit is low, and a normal probability state. In comparison, 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. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the change time of the first special figure or the second special figure is reduced with the shift to the probable change game state.

  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 function and a time-saving function of the time-consuming function, and a function of extending and opening the time-saving function of the time-consuming function are provided. This normal power support state is continued until the number of symbol changes accompanying the determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is determined reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50) or a big hit occurs during this time.

  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 accompanying the determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is determined reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50) or a big hit occurs during this time.

With reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, various setting contents, operation contents, symbols, and the like of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
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 time-saving function is provided in the pachinko machine 1, the normal power support state is continued until the number of times of change of the first special map and the second special map reaches 50 times.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the general drawing is won in the general electric power support state, the first special figure starting port 23B made of the general electric role is opened once for 8.0 seconds. In addition, in the non-generic power support state, the first special figure starting port 23B made of a general power role is opened once for 3.5 seconds (when the change flag is set). The opening time of the first special figure starting port 23B is configured such that the opening time is changed in accordance with the normal power support state and the non-normal power support state.

  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 first big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, one game is selected from a 16R big hit game in which 16 rounds of opening the first big winning port 25 are opened or a 6R big hit game in which 6 rounds are opened.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special map occurs, a small hit game is performed at the second big winning opening 26. In the small hitting game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the maximum number of reserved storages for the first special map (shown as special 1 in the figure) is four. The maximum number of reserved storages for the second special map (special 2) is four. There are a maximum of four storages for ordinary drawings.

  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. If one of the first special map and the second special map becomes a small hit during the simultaneous change, the change of the other is interrupted until one 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. Of course, the structure in which the other fluctuation is interrupted in both small hits and big hits, conversely, the structure in which the other change is forcibly ended with a loss in both small hits and big hits, equipped with multiple small hit symbols, depending on the type of symbol A configuration in which the other fluctuation is interrupted or the forcibly ends with a loss. A plurality of big hit symbols are provided. Depending on the type of the symbol, the other fluctuation is interrupted or the forcible end is completed. The configuration may be used, and may be determined as appropriate according to the desired game characteristics.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuating time of the normal figure is set to 5.0 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 30 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 30 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 3 seconds.

When setting the fluctuating time of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 first selects one of the fluctuating tables from a plurality of kinds of fluctuating tables having different average fluctuating times according to a game state or the like. Is selected. Then, the fluctuation time is set based on the selected fluctuation table.
The pachinko machine 1 has, as a variation table, a variation table having an average variation time of 10 seconds for the first special figure in the normal probability state and the non-generic power support state, and a variation table for the second special figure in the normal probability state and the non-generic power support state. Is provided with a fluctuation table having an average fluctuation time of 180 seconds. Further, a fluctuation table in which the average fluctuation time for the first special figure in the normal probability state and the general power support state is 8 seconds, and a fluctuation time in the normal probability state and the average fluctuation time for the second special figure in the general power support state which is 30 seconds. Provide a table. In addition, the fluctuation table for the first special figure in the probability change game state and the general power support state for the first special figure of 8 seconds, and the fluctuation time for the second special figure in the probability change game state and the general power support state for the second special figure of 30 seconds Provide a table. Furthermore, the average fluctuation time for the first special figure in the probable play state and the non-generic power support state is 8 seconds, and the average fluctuation time for the second special figure in the probable play state and the non-generic power support state is 3 seconds. Is provided.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B are set to "3" for each entering ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to “1” for each entry. The prize balls of the first special winning opening 25 are set to “15” per one ball. It should be noted that the prescribed winning number of the first big winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to “10”.
The prize balls of the second special winning opening 26 are set to "15" per one ball. Note that the prescribed winning number of the second big winning opening 26 in the small hitting 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 entering the second special figure starting port 24 in a right-handed game. However, in the normal gaming state in the normal probability state and the non-ordinary power support state, the fluctuation time of the second special figure 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 23A in the left-handed game to acquire the first special figure big hit and further after the big hit game ends. The game is performed with the aim of obtaining the certainty-variable game state. In this game state, the fluctuation of the first special figure is mainly performed, and the effect design display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display targeting the fluctuation of the first special figure.

  In the normal probability state and the normal power support state, a left-handed game is performed. For example, in the normal probability state and the normal power support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure is 0.5 seconds, so the number of times the general figure changes per unit time increases, and the probability of winning the general figure is extremely high. You can expect a hit game. Furthermore, since the opening time of the general electric role is long, it is possible to expect a ball to enter the first special figure starting port 23B, which is advantageous for obtaining the big hit of the first special figure. Therefore, the player plays a game in the left-handed game with the aim of winning the regular game, obtaining the big hit of the first special figure, and further obtaining the certain change game state after the big hit game is over. Even in this game state, the fluctuation of the first special figure is mainly performed, and the effect design display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display targeting the fluctuation of the first special figure.

  Further, in the probable change game state and the normal power support state, a left-handed game is performed. For example, in the probable change game state and the general power 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, and the probability of winning the general figure is extremely high. You can expect a hit game. In addition, since the opening time of the general electric equipment is long, it is expected that the ball will enter the first special figure starting port 23B, and the winning probability of the first special figure is also high. Is advantageous. Therefore, the player plays a game in the left-handed game with the aim of winning the regular game, obtaining the big hit of the first special figure, and further obtaining the certain change game state after the big hit game is over. Even in this game state, the fluctuation of the first special figure is mainly performed, and the effect design display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display targeting the fluctuation of the first special figure.

  On the other hand, if the non-generic power support is in the surely changing game state, a right-handed game is performed. For example, in the probable change game state of the non-generating support, the fluctuation time of the second special map is 3 seconds, so 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. In this manner, a state in which the small hit game frequently occurs in the non-generic power support probable change game state is referred to as a small hit rush state (shown as a small hit RUSH in the drawing). In this game state, the fluctuation of the second special figure is mainly performed, and the effect design display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display targeting the fluctuation of the second special figure.

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 symbol of the first special map, there are three kinds of symbols of “special pattern 1_16R sure change pattern”, “special figure 1_6R certain change pattern”, and “special figure 1_6R normal pattern”. Any one symbol is set at the time of the big hit in the figure. The “special figure 1_16R probable change pattern”, “special figure 1_6R probable change pattern”, and “special figure 1_6R normal design” are determined at a ratio of 20%, 45%, and 35%, respectively, in accordance with the jackpot design determination random numbers.
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”. ".

  Further, in FIG. 7, in the item of "small hit RUSH", a small hit rush state after executing the big hit game is indicated by "circles", and a case where the small hit rush state is not indicated by "cross marks". Is shown. In addition, the item of “general power support state” in FIG. 7 indicates the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure change in which the general power support state is continued after the big hit game is executed.

When the big hit symbol is determined to be the “special symbol 1_16R surely changing symbol”, a big hit game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner in 16 round games 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 provided, and the state is continued until the number of times of change of the first special map and the second special map reaches 50 or a big hit occurs during that time. When the general power support ends after the number of times the first special map and the second special map have changed from the 50th to the 50th, the state changes to the positive change state, the non-generic power support state, and the small hit rush can be executed.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be the "special figure 1_6R probable changing symbol", a six round big hit game is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the game is shifted to the probable changing 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 the special figure changes reaches 50 times or a big hit occurs during that time. At the end of the normal power support state, a small hit rush can be executed.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be "special symbol 1_6R normal symbol", a big hit game of six 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 50 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.

  As the big hit symbol of the second special figure, there are three kinds of symbols of "special figure 2_16R sure change pattern", "special figure 2_6R certain change pattern", and "special figure 2_6R normal pattern". One symbol is set. The "special figure 2_16R probable change pattern", "special figure 2_6R probable change pattern", and "special figure 2_6R normal design" are determined at ratios of 20%, 45%, and 35%, respectively, in accordance with the jackpot design determination random numbers.

When the big hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 2_16R surely changing symbol", a big hit game of 16 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the state is shifted to the certainty changing game state and is 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 50 or a big hit occurs during that time. When the general power support ends after the number of times the first special map and the second special map have changed from the 50th to the 50th, the state changes to the positive change state, the non-generic power support state, and the small hit rush can be executed.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 2_6R surely changing symbol", a big hit game of six rounds is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the state is shifted to the certainty changing game state and is 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 50 or a big hit occurs during that time. When the general power support ends after the number of times the first special map and the second special map have changed from the 50th to the 50th, the state changes to the positive change state, the non-generic power support state, and the small hit rush can be executed.
When the big hit symbol is determined to be "special symbol 2_6R normal symbol", a big hit game of six 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 50 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.

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 prize check processing of the subsequent processing S108, the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B and the second special figure starting port 24 are checked for entry (winning), and the passing of the game balls through the combination gate 204 and the general figure operating gate 22. A confirmation is made. Further, a ball (winning) check of the first special winning opening 25, the second special winning opening 26, and the general winning opening 27, an input process 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, output processing is executed for the first special winning opening solenoid 510, the second special winning opening solenoid 511, the general purpose accessory solenoid 512, 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 processes such as a jackpot determination random number extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B and the second special figure starting port 24. Is stored in the main control device 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 ports 23A and 23B and the second special figure starting port 24.

The "special figure start entry ball confirming process" first determines whether or not the first special figure starting port switch 503 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B in step 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 first reserved storage means in the claims). Note that even if the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as the pass / fail random numbers extracted when game balls enter the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B are maximum values. It is stored in the same way as when there is less than the number of storages.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process for the first special figure in step S203 is executed. 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 processing S206 (processing S206: no), in a processing S207, the big hit determination random number, the big hit design determination random number, the small hit design determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern of 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 controller 40 as the reserved storage (corresponding to a second 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 the random number of the success / failure extracted when the 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 for the second special figure is executed. 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 23A, 23B 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. A determination is made (corresponding to a first validity determination means described in the claims).
If a negative determination is made (S310: no), in step S312, a determination is made by comparing the normal probability hit / fail judgment table with the hit determination random number in the hold storage of the first special figure to be judged as the hit / fail judgment (S310). This corresponds to the first validity determination means described in the claims).

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 a negative determination is made (step S313: no), a determination is made in step S314 as to whether the hit / fail determination in step S311 or step S312 is a big hit. 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_16R probable design", "special figure 1_6R probable design", or "special figure 1_6R normal design" is determined.

Next, in step S316, based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the hold storage of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit determination, the fluctuation such as the fluctuation time of the big hit symbol of the first special figure is determined from the set fluctuation table. The pattern is determined.
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 above, the variation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern in the reserved storage of the first special figure to be subjected to the determination of success or failure. 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. (Corresponding to the second validity determination means described in the claims).
If the determination is negative (step S340: no), a determination is made in step S342 by comparing the hit / fail determination table with the normal probability with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure to be hit / failed. ).

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 a negative determination is made (step S343: no), a determination is made in step S344 as to whether the success or failure determination in step S341 or step S342 is a big hit.

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, any one of "special figure 2_16R probable design", "special figure 2_6R probable design", or "special figure 2_6R normal design" is determined.
Subsequently, in step 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, which is the target of the determination of the success or failure.

  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 process S344 (process S344: no), a determination is made in a process S350 as to whether the success / failure determination in the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit.
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, and in step S356, a variation pattern such as a variation time of a lost symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number of the second special figure to be determined as the hit / failure. 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 step S302 (FIG. 10) or step S332 (FIG. 12) (step S302 or step S332: no), as shown in FIG. 14, the first special figure or the second special figure in step S360. 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 adopted. 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 or step S333 (step S303 or step S333: no), as shown in FIG. 15, the determined symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in step S370. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. 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 508 detects the passing 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 508 detects the passage of a game ball while the standby flag is set, then the combination that is effective even if the combination gate switch 508 detects the passage of a game ball (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 508 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. In other words, a big hit may occur when a game ball enters the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B while a game centered on left hitting is in progress. However, since the first big winning opening 25 that opens and closes at the time of the big hit game is provided in the right-handed game area, as soon as the condition device is operated, the role item continuous operating device is operated and the big hit game is started. If the player does not notice the start of the jackpot game, the player will notice the start of the jackpot game after the jackpot game has progressed to some extent, and suddenly switches from left to right in a hurry, the prize ball that the player should originally acquire The number may be lower.

  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. Further, in the simultaneous fluctuation machine, the end timing of the ordinary power support state is desirably at the start of the fluctuation that reaches the end number. This is because, in a configuration in which the normal power support state is ended after the end of the change as in the related art, the other side may sometimes change a plurality of times, and there is a possibility that an advantageous state may be given more than a specified number of times. Needless to say, a configuration may be adopted in which the normal power support state is terminated at the end of the change in order to make it playable.

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 hit game and information on the small hit game (opening time for small hit, opening pattern, ending time for small hit, 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 in step S501 whether the first special winning opening 25 is open.

  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 (step S503: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed in step S504. If the determination is affirmative (step S504: yes), in the special winning opening opening process in step S505. Control for opening the first special winning opening 25 in the first round is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine of main controller 40.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: yes), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not 10 first prizes have been won in the first large winning opening 25 (the specified number of prizes) (process S510). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first special winning opening 25 has expired (process S511), and if any of the determinations are affirmative (process S510 or process S511: yes), the first special winning in process S512. The mouth 25 is closed, and a process of starting a big hit interval is executed in the subsequent process S513. 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 first winning opening 25 in the next round is opened by the 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 end of the big hit game.

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, the normal power support state is given after the end of the big hit game.

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), the second special winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening manner in step S553. Then, return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S551 (process S551: no), it is determined in a process S554 whether or not the second special winning opening 26 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (processing S554: yes), it is determined whether or not ten winnings have been made in the second special winning opening 26 (specified number of winnings) (processing S555), or the opening time of the second special winning opening 26 is determined. It is determined whether or not the process has been completed (process S556). If any of the determinations is positive (process S555 or process S556: yes), the second special winning opening 26 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 setting and switching of the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the change of the first special figure performed in the effect symbol display device 46, or the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the change of the second special figure The configuration of setting and switching will be described.
The “effect mode setting process A” illustrated in FIG. 23 is a process performed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and sets the effect mode of the pseudo-effect display for the main figure as the main figure, and changes the state of the special figure that is not the main figure. This is a process for setting to either the first effect mode or the second effect mode in accordance with.

In the “effect mode setting process A”, first, in process S600, it is determined whether a change start command of the first special figure or the second special figure from the main control device 40 has been received. If a negative determination is made (step S600: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
If the determination is affirmative (step S600: yes), in step S601, the special figure serving as the main player of the game is confirmed.

Next, in step S602, it is determined whether the main figure has been changed. If the determination is negative (step S602: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S602: yes), in step S603, it is determined whether or not the change of the non-subject special figure starts in response to the change start command. If the determination is affirmative (process S603: yes), in process S606, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the special figure as the main body of the game is set to the first effect mode (the effect described in the claims). Mode setting means). Next, "1" is set to the first effect mode flag in step S607. Then, return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S603 (process S603: no), it is determined in a process S604 whether or not the change of the non-subject special figure is started. If the determination is affirmative (step S604: yes), in steps S606 and S607, the first effect mode is set as the effect mode of the pseudo effect display, and "1" is set in the first effect mode flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S604 (step S604: no), in step S605, it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage of a special figure that is not the subject. If the determination is affirmative (step S605: yes), in steps S606 and S607, the first effect mode is set as the effect mode of the pseudo effect display, and "1" is set in the first effect mode flag.

  If a negative determination is made in the processing S605 (processing S605: no), in the processing S608, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the special figure as the main subject of the game is set to the second effect mode (claims). It corresponds to the effect mode setting means described in the range). Then, return.

  The “effect mode setting process B” illustrated in FIG. 24 is a process performed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and sets the effect mode of the pseudo-effect display for the main toku figure to the change state of the non-main figure special figure. Is a process of switching from the first effect mode to the second effect mode in accordance with.

In the “effect mode setting process B”, first, in process S650, it is determined whether the first effect mode flag is “1”. If a negative determination is made (step S650: no), since the set effect mode is not the first effect mode, the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated controller 42, and the present process ends.
If the determination is affirmative (step S650: yes), in step S651, the special figure serving as the main player of the game is confirmed.

  Next, in step S652, it is determined whether or not the special figure that is not the subject is changing. If the determination is affirmative (step S652: yes), the process returns. In this case, since the special figure which is not the subject is changing, a big hit may occur at a timing different from the pseudo effect display, so that the first effect mode is continued.

  If a negative determination is made in step S652 (step S652: no), in step S653, it is determined whether or not the reserved storage of the non-subject special figure has disappeared. If the determination is negative (process S653: no), the process returns. In this case, since there is a reserved memory of the special figure which is not the subject, a big hit may occur at a timing different from that of the pseudo effect display, so that the first effect mode is continued.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S653 (step S653: yes), it is determined in step S654 whether the change of the main figure has ended. If a negative determination is made (step S654: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S654: yes), in process S655, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the special figure as the main subject of the game is switched from the first effect mode to the second effect mode (claims). Described above). Next, in process S656, the first effect mode flag is reset to “0”. Then, return.

  This “effect mode setting process B” is different from the pseudo effect display when the first effect mode is desired to be set and the non-subject special figure does not fluctuate and the non-subject special figure is not on hold. It is considered that there is no possibility of a big hit occurring at the timing. Then, at the point in time when the change of the special figure as the main body ends, a process of switching the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the special figure as the main body of the game from the first effect mode to the second effect mode is performed.

The process in which the pachinko machine 1 switches the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. In the example shown in the drawing, the game state shifts from the gaming state in which right-handing is recommended to the gaming state in which left-handing is recommended, the subject is changed from the second special figure to the first special figure, and a pseudo-target for the first special figure is performed. It is an example when the effect display is set to the first effect mode. Also, when the special figure as the main figure is changed, the number of the reserved memories of the second special figure is three.
As shown in FIG. 25 (a), after the subject is changed from the second special figure to the first special figure, the first special figure change starting point [A] (in the example of the figure, the second special figure starts changing). Then, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the first special map is set to the first effect mode.

  After that, a plurality of deviation changes of the first special figure and the second special figure are performed, the change of the second special figure according to the last reserved storage is started, the reserved storage of the second special figure disappears, and the last reserved At the time when the change of the second special figure according to the storage is completed [a], if the first special figure is changing, the first special figure is targeted after the change of the first special figure [c]. The effect mode of the pseudo effect display is switched from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. If the change of the second special figure corresponding to the last hold storage is not completed at the time when the change of the second special figure corresponding to the last hold storage is completed [A], the change of the second special figure corresponding to the last hold storage ends. The effect mode is switched at the point [a]. In this way, the effect mode can be switched in accordance with the variation mode of the first special figure, and the player does not feel uncomfortable as the effect mode corresponding to the first special figure.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the timing of switching the production mode from the first production mode to the second production mode is at the time when the change of the second special figure according to the last hold storage is completed [A]. Even if the first special figure is changing, the effect mode may be switched at the time when the change of the second special figure according to the last hold storage is completed [A]. With this configuration, the switching is performed at a place that does not correspond to the fluctuation content of the rendering symbol, so that the rendering mode ends as the first rendering mode which is a theme reminiscent of a possibility that an irregular jackpot may occur. It comes at irregular timings, and the overall image can be set in a stunning unified production mode.
It should be noted that the switching is not performed after a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation of the second special map is completed or the fluctuation of the second special map is completed until the predetermined number of times of the fluctuation of the first special figure is performed. A configuration is conceivable. The end condition may be appropriately selected depending on what kind of effect mode is handled as the first effect mode.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, a representative display example of the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 46 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 26A shows a display example of the pseudo effect display in the second effect mode in the game state mainly including the first special figure in the normal probability state and the ordinary power support state. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a pseudo effect symbol 700 composed of a three-digit numeric symbol, which is large in the lower half and corresponds to the change of the main first special figure, is variably displayed. Also, a first character 710 of "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is displayed in the upper center of the display screen, suggesting that the gaming state is the normal power support state.
Further, in the upper left portion of the display screen, a first retained storage display 720 indicating the existence of the reserved storage of the first special map is displayed. On the upper right side of the display screen, an information display 730 indicating that the change of the second special figure, which is not the subject, has started.

FIG. 26 (b) shows a display example of a pseudo effect display in the second effect mode in a game state mainly based on the second special figure in a probable change game state and a non-generic power support state (small hit rush). When a small hit occurs in the second special map, the three-digit pseudo effect design 700 corresponding to the second special map is fluctuated according to the fluctuation of the second special map, and then stopped with the "small hit" pattern. And informs the player of the transition to the small hit game. Then, a smiling first character 710 is displayed in the upper center of the display screen. A Tatsuyoshi rush image 740 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. In the present embodiment, different pseudo effect designs are used for those corresponding to the first special figure and those corresponding to the second special figure, but there is no problem if the same pseudo effect design is used. When it is desired to give the player a sense of playing a game for judging whether or not the game is performed by one game judging means, the same effect can be obtained by using the same game.
Further, if the configuration uses a dedicated pseudo-effect symbol for each effect mode, a different symbol is inevitably used.

  FIG. 26C shows a display example of the pseudo effect display in the first effect mode in the game state mainly including the first special figure in the normal probability state and the normal power support state (non-small hit rush). The example in the figure shows an example at the beginning when the first effect mode is set. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the change of the main first special figure is variably displayed on the upper left side. In the upper center of the display screen, a second reserved storage display 722 that displays the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the number of reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, the first special figure has three reserved memories and the second special figure has two reserved memories. If it is desired to give a sense of playing a game using only the first special figure, a configuration may be adopted in which the storage of the second special figure is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 46.

  In addition, a first mode image 750 indicating that the display is in the first effect mode is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen. This suggests that even if the pseudo effect symbol 700 of the first special figure that is fluctuating is not fixedly displayed, a big hit may suddenly occur according to the determination as to whether or not the second special figure is correct. Further, a second character 712 during karaoke is displayed in the lower half of the display screen.

  FIG. 27A shows a display example of a pseudo effect display in the first effect mode in a game state mainly using the first special figure in a normal probability state and a normal power support state (non-small hit rush). As the pseudo effect display in the first effect mode progresses, a large second character 712 during karaoke is displayed on the display screen. Then, on the upper right side of the display screen, a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the change of the first special figure is displayed in a variable manner.

Then, if the big hit of the second special figure occurs during the pseudo effect display for the first special figure in the first effect mode, as shown in FIG. A big hit image 760 indicating the big hit of the special map is displayed. In this case, a third character 761 that rejoices the victory is displayed on the big hit image 760. In this way, it is possible to make the pseudo-effect design look like a series of effects in which a sudden hit is announced while indicating a change in the pseudo-effect pattern, and the player can see the big hit image shown in FIG. Whether or not 760 is displayed can be always expected while staying in the first effect mode.
It should be noted that, even in the case of winning in the first special map, if the pattern shown by the big hit image 760 is provided, the selectivity of the big hit image 760 can be increased, and the effect mode with a sense of tension can be provided.
Conversely, the winning may be indicated by the arrangement of the pseudo effect symbols in the second special figure. In the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the other is forcibly stopped due to a loss, so that it is not necessary to indicate the result of the right / wrong judgment of the first special map. It is possible to do.

  When the first effect mode ends, it is desirable to notify that effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 27B, during the execution of the pseudo effect display according to the change of the first special figure in the first effect mode, the hold storage of the second special figure disappears and the last hold memory becomes the last hold memory. When the change of the second special figure corresponding thereto ends, a mode end image 751 indicating that the first effect mode ends with this change is displayed. In this case, the display indicating the second special figure suspension storage in the second suspension storage display 722 is “0”.

  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 first starting port [23A, 23B] provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area [R] and the first game area [L], which is likely to flow down, can enter the ball. A second starting port [24] provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area [R] can enter, and a game ball to the first starting port [23A, 23B]. First holding storage means (FIG. 9: S202) for storing the first numerical data extracted as a result of entering the ball as first holding storage, and a game ball to the second starting port [24]. Second holding storage means for storing the second numerical data extracted as a result of entering the ball as second holding storage [FIG. 9: S2 7], a first validity determination means (FIG. 11: S311 and S312) for performing a first validity determination based on the first numerical data, and a second validity determination based on the second numerical data. After the second winning / decreasing determining means (FIG. 13: S341, S342) to be executed and the first special symbol is displayed as a variation of one of the special symbols, the first special symbol is displayed as the first hit / fail determining means [FIG. : A first special symbol display device [28A] for confirming and displaying the result of the determination of success or failure in S311 and S312], and a second special symbol as one of the special symbols after being variably displayed, and then the second special symbol And a second special symbol display device [28B] for confirming and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the collision determination of the second collision determining means [FIG. 13: S341, S342]. Of these, one special symbol fluctuates In the case of, even if the other special symbol is a ball game machine configured to be able to simultaneously vary, at the time of simultaneous variation, depending on the game state, either one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol An effect symbol display device [46] capable of executing a pseudo effect display based on a special symbol, and an effect mode setting means for setting one effect mode from among a plurality of effect modes in the pseudo effect display [FIG. 23: S606 , S608, FIG. 24: S655], and the effect mode setting means [FIG. 23: S606, S608, FIG. 24: S655] is implemented by the effect symbol display device [46] in accordance with a change in the game state. When the target of the pseudo effect display is switched to one special symbol, if the other special symbol of the non-target is fluctuating or if the special symbol of the other elephant is on hold, one special symbol is the target symbol. Mimicry The effect mode of the appearance display is set to the first effect mode (FIG. 23: S606), and in response to the end of the change of the other special symbol or the disappearance of the reserved memory of the other special symbol, one of the effects is set. The effect mode of the special effect pseudo-effect display is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode (FIG. 24: S655).

  The pachinko machine 1 configured as described above performs a left-handed game in the normal game state (normal probability state and non-generic power support state) at the beginning of the game, and aims at the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B. A ball will be fired to aim at the big hit game of the first special map. In this case, the main subject of the game is the first special figure, and the effect symbol display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display for the first special figure. In the normal game state at the beginning of the game, the second effect mode is set as the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the first special figure. Also, in the normal game state at the beginning of the game, even if the storage of the second special figure is stored by the right-handed game, the right-handed game in the normal game state is not a recommended game but an irregular game. The effect mode of the pseudo effect display for one special figure is not switched to the first effect mode, and the second effect mode is maintained. As the processing, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the game state information instructed from the main control device 40, and switches from the high probability state and the non-generic power support state to the normal game state (the normal probability state and the non-generic power support state). It is conceivable to perform the process of selecting the first effect mode only when the state has shifted to (state). In this way, it is not necessary to produce an effect corresponding to an irregular game, and it is possible to provide an effect that deals only with the simultaneous fluctuation state when the game state is changed.

When the game progresses, a big hit of the first special figure occurs in the normal game state, and when the game shifts to the big hit game, the game is switched to the right-handed game and the first big winning opening 25 is aimed.
When the probability change game state and the normal power support state are given as the game state after the end of the big hit game, the game is returned to the left-handed game, and the game ball is fired at the first special figure starting ports 23A and 23B, and the first special figure is launched. The aim is to hit the jackpot game. The main subject of the game is the first special figure, and the effect symbol display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display for the first special figure. In this case, there is a high possibility that the holding of the second special figure is stored by entering the second special figure starting port 24 by right-handing the big hit game. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the second special map is on-hold, and when the second special map is on-hold, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of the first special figure is set to the first effect mode, and the first effect mode is set to the first effect mode. It is desirable to indicate that the jackpot of the second special map may occur at a timing different from the fluctuation of the pseudo effect display of the special map.
After that, when the change of the second special figure is completed and the hold storage of the second special figure disappears, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the first special figure is switched from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. If the first special winning opening 25 is configured to be a right-handed game as described above, and if the reserved memory of the second special figure is intentionally provided after the big hit game, an irregular hit may occur as if after the big hit game. It is possible to give the player an image that it is likely to occur.

When the normal probability state and the general power support state are given as the game state after the end of the big hit game, the game is returned to the left-handed game in the same manner as when the probability change game state and the general power support state are given, and It will aim for a big hit game. The subject of the game is the first special map, and a pseudo effect display for the first special map is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the second special map is on-hold, and if the second special map is on-hold, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the first special figure is set to the first effect mode, This suggests that the jackpot of the second special map may occur at a timing different from the fluctuation of the pseudo effect display of the first special map.
After that, when the change of the second special figure is completed and the hold storage of the second special figure disappears, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the first special figure is switched from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.

From the probable play state and the general support state, the number of times the first special map and the second special figure change reaches the continuation number of the general support state, the game state shifts to the probable play state and the non-generic support state, and a small hit When a rush occurs, the game is switched to the right-handed game, a game ball is fired at the second special figure starting port 24, and the small hit game and the big hit game of the second special map are aimed at. The subject of the game is the second special figure, and the effect symbol display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display for the second special figure. In this case, there is a high possibility that the first special figure is fluctuating due to a left-handed game before the game state is switched, or the hold storage of the first special figure is stored. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the first special map is changing and whether or not the first special map is on hold, and if the first special map is changing or the first special map is on hold, The effect mode of the pseudo effect display of the second special map is set to the first effect mode, and the jackpot of the first special map may occur at a timing different from the fluctuation of the pseudo effect display of the second special map. Suggest that there is.
After that, when the change of the first special figure ends and the hold storage of the first special figure disappears, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display for the second special figure is switched from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, at least in the first effect mode, it is shown that a big hit of the other special figure may occur while the pseudo effect display for one special figure is being performed. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to perceive the game as an effect without making the player feel complicated gameplay. Therefore, by changing the effect mode of the pseudo effect display not by the change condition of one special figure to be directed, but by the change state of the other non-target special figure, a new effect mode can be changed. Conditions can be provided, so that a pseudo effect display with a high performance output can be executed without confusing the player, and the interest of the game can be enriched.

In the pachinko machine 1, the game state and the game area where the game is recommended are changed, and the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of one special figure to be effected is switched from the second effect mode to the first effect mode. After that, even if the player does not change his aim and the storage of the other special figure not targeted for the pseudo-effect display increases, the effect mode is switched from the second effect mode to the first effect mode. It is desirable to switch from the first effect mode to the second effect mode by ending the change of the other special figure before the change and ending the storage of the other special figure change before the change.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the reserved memory of the other non-target special figure increases, the reserved memory of the other special figure change disappears and the first production mode is switched to the second production mode. It is also possible.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 has, in the pseudo-effect display of the first effect mode, a special memory that is non-target of the pseudo-effect display, and the non-target special map is reserved by the pre-reading determination. The special effect of the first effect mode may be performed when there is a specific hold storage. For example, as shown in FIG. 28A, as the first stage of the special effect, a search zone image 770 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. Then, a search scene 772 in which the fourth character 771 searches for an enemy boss is displayed using most of the display screen. Further, on the display screen, a pseudo effect design 700 of a special figure, which is a target of the pseudo effect display, is variably displayed on the upper right side thereof.

As a second stage of the special effect, as shown in FIG. 28B, a discovery scene 773 in which the fourth character 771 has found an enemy boss is displayed.
Then, as a final stage of the special effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, an appearance scene 775 in which a boss character 774 appears and a big hit image 776 indicating that a big hit of a non-target special figure has occurred are displayed. You may make it. In this case, it is desirable that the pseudo effect design 700 of the target special figure is displayed in a variably displayed state. Thereafter, the pseudo effect symbol 700 is forcibly terminated with a lost symbol before the end of the big hit game.

According to the special effect using the look-ahead determination, in this way, the expectation for the big hit is increased only by shifting to the effect mode. In the case of the present embodiment, the fluctuation of the second special figure is 180 seconds in the normal game state as shown in FIG. 6, so that the pre-reading effect is performed for a considerably long time. Speaking of the look-ahead effect, if the number of stored memories is four, the player could enjoy only within the range of a maximum of four fluctuations, but based on the judgment contents of the second special figure, which is not the subject, the pre-read on the fluctuation effect of the first special figure In order to perform the effect, it will be performed over the unprecedented number of fluctuations (of the first special figure).
Of course, before a big hit occurs in the first special map, a big hit may occur in the first special map, so that the effect mode can be set to a big hit at various timings.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 does not distinguish between one special figure to be directed and the other non-target special figure as a pseudo effect display of the first effect mode, and a big hit occurs in any of the special figures. Alternatively, an effect display indicating the possibility may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, the first character 710 may display a Tatsuyoshi V get zone effect 780 such as whether or not the V display 781 can be caught. In this case, when the first character 710 captures the V display 781, it indicates that a big hit has occurred in one of the special figures to be displayed in the pseudo effect display and the other non-target special figure. It is desirable that the pseudo effect design corresponding to one of the special figures to be displayed is not displayed.

  Thus, according to the effect display that does not distinguish between the one special figure to be directed and the other non-target special figure, and suggests whether a big hit may occur in any of the special figures, Even if only one of the first special map or the second special map is fluctuating, the fluctuating effect can be continued, and the game can be advanced without giving the player the feeling of fluctuating simultaneously.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine that collects fired game balls inside the game machine, fires it again with the firing device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. You may.

  1: pachinko machine, 2: game board, 23A, 23B: first special figure starting port (first starting port), 24: second special figure starting port (second starting port), 25: first big prize Mouth, 26: second big winning opening, 28A: first special figure display device (first special symbol display device), 28B: second special figure display device (second special symbol display device), 40: main control device ( A first holding storage means, a second holding storage means, a first hit / fail judgment means, a second hit / fail judgment means), 42: sub-integrated control device (effect mode setting means), 46: effect symbol display device, L : Left-handed game area (first game area), R: Right-handed game area (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,
First holding storage means for storing first numerical data extracted as a result of entering a game ball into the first starting port as first holding storage;
Second holding storage means for storing second numerical data extracted as a result of entering a game ball into the second starting port as second holding storage;
A first right / wrong determination unit that performs a first right / wrong determination based on the first numerical data;
A second right / wrong determination unit that performs a second right / wrong determination based on the second numerical data;
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; ,
Even if one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating, the other special symbol is a ball game machine configured to be simultaneously fluctuable,
At the time of the simultaneous fluctuation, depending on the game state, an effect symbol display device capable of performing a pseudo effect display based on any one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol,
The effect mode in the pseudo effect display, the effect mode setting means for setting one effect mode from among a plurality of types,
The effect mode setting means, when the target of the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device is switched to one special symbol, with the change of the game state, during the change of the other non-target special symbol Or, when there is a reservation memory of the other special symbol, the one special symbol is set to set the effect mode of the target pseudo effect display to the first effect mode, and the reservation memory of the other special symbol is stored. At the time when the change of the other special symbol ends in a state where there is no such effect, the effect mode of the pseudo effect display of the one special symbol is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. Gaming machine.

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