JP2020058484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having the new game property that can improve the amusement of a player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a plurality of entry areas which are provided in a game area to which game balls can flow down, and to which the game balls can enter; and profit granting decision means which decides whether or not a prescribed game profit is granted to a player with the entry of game balls to each entry area as impetus. The profit granting decision means can perform the decision alternatively based on the entry of the game balls to the prescribed entry area or perform the decision separately from the decision that is performed alternatively based on the entry of the game balls to the prescribed entry area on the basis of the entry of the game balls to the entry area different from the prescribed entry area. The game profit that can be granted on the basis of the decision that is performed alternatively is set to be different from the game profit that can be granted on the basis of the decision that is performed separately from the decision that is performed alternatively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine provided with an entry area into which a game ball can enter.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a plurality of entry areas that can be displaced into an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter can be provided. The one that sequentially shifts the entry area from the closed state to the open state according to the determined priority order and gives a predetermined game profit (obtaining a predetermined number of prize balls) based on the entry of the game ball into the entry area. Is known (see Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, a gaming profit is imparted each time the respective entry areas are sequentially opened, so that the playability is improved and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

JP, 2008-29374, A

  According to the gaming machine as described above, the interest of the player can be enhanced, but in recent years, when the diversification of the playability has progressed, it has a new playability that can further enhance the interest of the player. The advent of gaming machines was desired.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a new playability which can enhance the interest of the player.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a plurality of entry areas provided in the game area, into which the game ball can enter, and a game ball entering each of the entry areas. A profit-giving decision means for deciding whether or not to give a predetermined game profit to the player, and the profit-giving decision means is selected based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry area. One of the above-mentioned decisions is made, or based on the entry of the game ball into an entry area different from the predetermined entry area, the decision is alternatively made based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry area. It is possible to make the above-mentioned decision separately from, and the game profit that can be granted based on the above-mentioned alternative decision, and the above-mentioned decision that is made separately from the above-mentioned alternative decision It is characterized in that the game profit that can be given as a result is different.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the case where the determination by the profit giving determination means is alternatively made based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry area (for example, the determination is made in the order of entry of the game ball). In the case where the game profit that can be given to the game profit and the decision to be made alternatively are made by the profit giving determination means (for example, the decision is made before the decision made in the order of entering the game balls). If it is done), the game profit that can be given is different. With this, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the game profits that can be given are different according to the mode of the game profit giving decision by the profit giving decision means, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  (2) Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a general area which can be displaced into an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and at least a plurality of normal areas as the entry area. An entry area and a specific entry area 1 are provided, and the particular entry area is formed to be displaceable into an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the profit-giving decision When the game ball enters the normal entry area, the means makes the determination in the order in which the game ball enters. However, when the game ball enters the specific entry area, the game enters the normal entry area. It is possible to make the decision based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry area before the decision based on the entry of the ball, and the identification based on the entry of the game ball into the normal entry area. Close entry area It is determined whether to displace from the closed state to the open state, and based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry area, set to determine whether to displace the general area from the closed state to the open state. Good.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new playability that can enhance the interest of the player.

It is an appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine with a front door opened. It is a schematic front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal electric auditors product control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of sensor detection in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of the processing at the time of the 1st universal figure starting winning a prize opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the 2nd universal figure start winning a prize mouth detection time processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the 3rd universal figure starting winning a prize mouth detection time processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of the 4th universal figure start winning a prize hole in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the universal figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol variation start process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the normal symbol stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal electric auditors product control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the special effect of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The game machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not shown in the drawing, in a game arcade where a pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending a game ball is provided. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, each pachinko machine P is connected to the corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after inserting a banknote (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R and performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, the game ball lending device R can receive the game ball lending. You can do it.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, a rectangular frame body fixed to an island, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A rectangular frame body that is openably and closably attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown), and has a hollow portion (not shown), and the body frame 2. 2 is provided with a front door 3 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism (not shown) and has an opening (not shown) formed on the front surface.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker serving as an audio output device 10 is provided in the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is housed in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. Further, the front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 covering the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 located below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving a game ball, and a game ball attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7 An operation handle 5 for performing a shooting operation and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to each of the left and right upper portions of the transparent plate 4 are provided (see FIG. 1).

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

  Further, to the upper plate 6, a game ball lent out by the game ball lending device R and a prize ball paid out from the pachinko machine P are introduced. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls, but when the upper plate 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls that are subsequently lent out or paid out are guided to the receiving plate 7. It is like this. Although not particularly shown, the bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game balls and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. Although the discharge hole is normally closed by the opening / closing plate, the opening / closing plate is also moved in the same direction by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) integrally attached to the opening / closing plate in the horizontal direction, The hole is opened. As a result, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the tray 7.

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

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

  Further, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, and a first universal figure starting winning hole into which the game ball can enter. 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, a general winning opening device NS that operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game ball 12 is provided with an outlet 19 that leads to the outside, and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that performs an effect along with the progress of a game or the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 and the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 are located in the lower central part of the game area 12 (below the effect display device 21). It is provided side by side.
Then, on the front side of the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 and the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, it is possible to receive a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a. , The distribution device 70 for distributing the received game balls into three directions (direction of the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, direction of the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 and direction of the third universal figure starting winning opening 17) (See FIG. 3).

An introduction port 70a into which a game ball can enter is formed in the upper part of the distribution device 70 (see FIG. 3). Further, the distribution device 70 includes a substantially cylindrical distribution rotating body which is rotatably supported about a horizontal axis, which is not particularly shown. The distribution rotator is capable of accepting the game ball that has entered the introduction port 70a, and the game sphere received from the introduction port 70a is on the surface of the distribution rotator in the direction of the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 The first guiding section for allocating to the second guiding section for allocating the game ball received from the introduction opening 70a to the direction of the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, and the game sphere received from the introducing opening 70a for the third general figure starting winning prize There is provided a third guiding section that distributes it toward the mouth 17. Then, in the normal state, the distribution rotor is in a position where any of the first guiding part, the second guiding part or the third guiding part is stopped at a position where the game ball can be received from the introduction port 70a, and receives the game ball. Then, the game balls are distributed in a predetermined direction and rotated by the weight of the game balls, and the next guiding portion is formed to stop at a position where the game balls can be received from the introduction port 70a. Then, by accepting the game balls in the order of the first guide part, the second guide part, the third guide part, the first guide part, ..., The game balls that have entered the introduction port 70a are transferred to the first universal figure start winning opening 15 The second universal figure starting winning opening 16 and the third ordinary figure starting winning opening 17 can be sorted in this order.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the introduction port 70a enter the first universal figure starting prize hole 15 and the second universal figure start prize hole 16 one by one. The player enters the ball and enters the starting prize opening 17 of the third universal figure.

  Then, only the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the introduction port 70a of the distribution device 70, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b cannot enter. Therefore, only the game balls that have flowed down the first game area 12a and entered the introduction port 70a, alternately, are the first universal figure starting prize hole 15, the second ordinary figure start prize hole 16 or the third universal figure start prize hole 17. It is possible to enter the ball, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b cannot enter the first universal figure starting prize hole 15, the second ordinary figure starting prize hole 16 and the third ordinary figure start prize hole 17. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is provided in the lower right part of the effect display device 21 (in the second game area 12b). A game ball that has entered the second game area 12b can enter the fourth winning opening 18 for winning, and a game ball that has entered the first game area 12a cannot enter.
As shown in FIG. 3, the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is provided with a movable piece 18b that can be opened and closed as a normal electric accessory. Then, when the movable piece 18b is closed, the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is in a closed state, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. On the other hand, when the movable piece 18b is opened, the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is opened, and the movable piece 18b guides the game ball toward the fourth ordinary starting winning opening 18 By functioning as, it becomes possible to enter a game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18.
The configuration of the movable piece 18b is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that pivots in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, It may be configured by a lid member that opens and closes the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 by rotating in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, or it may slide vertically to move the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. You may comprise by the shutter member which opens and closes.
Also, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning slot 16, the third universal figure starting winning slot 17, and the fourth universal figure starting winning slot 18 are the universal figure starting winning slots, which are game balls. It may be a possible hole or a gate through which a game ball can pass. When the game ball is a passable gate, the prize balls may not be paid out even when the game ball passes the gate.

The general winning opening device NS is provided on the upper right side of the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 (in the second game area 12b).
Further, the general winning opening device NS includes a general winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 14b as an ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes the general winning opening 14. When the opening / closing door 14b is closed, the general winning opening 14 is in a closed state, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the general winning opening 14. On the other hand, when the opening / closing door 14b is opened, the general winning opening 14 is opened, and the game ball can enter the general winning opening 14. A game ball that has entered the second game area 12b can enter the general winning opening 14, and a game ball that has entered the first game area 12a cannot enter.
The structure of the opening / closing door 14 is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that opens and closes the general winning opening 14 by rotating in the left-right direction around an axis orthogonal to the game board 11, or rotates in the front-back direction around a horizontal axis to open the general winning opening 14 It may be configured by a lid member that opens and closes, or may be configured by a shutter member that slides vertically to open and close the general winning opening 14.
Further, although not particularly shown, the general winning opening 14 is a general winning for discharging the game ball entered into the general winning opening 14 to the outside of the general winning opening 14 (the back side of the game board 11). A mouth outlet is also provided.
Note that the number and installation positions of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited. For example, separately from the above-described general winning opening 14, the general winning opening 14 that does not have the opening / closing door 14b as an ordinary electric accessory may be provided in the first game area 12a or the second gaming area 12b. .

  Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third ordinary figure starting winning opening 17, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) prize balls are paid out, and a lottery for ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as first lottery lottery) that determines whether or not to open the movable piece 18b of the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 Done. When the result of the first universal drawing lottery is a win, the above-mentioned movable piece 18b is opened, and then the movable piece 18b is opened for a predetermined opening time (6.0 seconds in the present embodiment) or the fourth universal drawing. The movable piece 18b is configured to be closed by satisfying any condition that a predetermined specified number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the starting prize hole 18.

  Further, when the movable piece 18b is opened and the game ball can enter the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, and a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) prize balls are paid out, and a lottery for ordinary symbols (hereinafter, referred to as a second ordinary diagram lottery) for determining whether to open or close the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS is performed. When the result of the second universal drawing lottery is a win, the above-mentioned opening / closing door 14b is opened, and then the opening / closing door 14b is opened for a predetermined opening time (6.0 seconds in this embodiment) or a general winning opening. The opening / closing door 14b is configured to be closed when either of the conditions that a predetermined specified number (10 in the present embodiment) of game balls enter 14 is satisfied.

In addition, when the opening / closing door 14b is opened and the game balls can enter the general winning opening 14, when the game balls enter the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in the present embodiment) of the game balls are entered. Prize balls are paid out.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls paid out when one game ball enters the fourth prize starting winning opening 18 and the prize ball paid out when one game ball enters the general winning opening 14 May be set differently, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning opening 14 is 1 to the starting prize hole 18 in the fourth figure. The number may be set to be larger than the number of prize balls paid out when each game ball is entered.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outlet 19 is provided at the bottom of the game area 12, and has a general winning opening 14, a first ordinary figure starting winning opening 15, a second ordinary figure starting winning opening 16, and a third ordinary opening. The game balls that have not entered the figure starting prize hole 17 and the fourth universal figure starting prize hole 18 are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the outlet 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided at substantially the center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. Further, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display section 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display section 21a displays a background image and various effects (for example, , Is a predetermined effect that is executed along with the variable display of the normal symbol, the effect symbol that is a symbol for effect is variably displayed, and the result of the first general symbol lottery is displayed by the stop display mode of each effect symbol. The change effect, etc. to be notified to) is performed.
It should be noted that the effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum type display device or the like that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is, as an effect device, not only the effect display device 21, but also a speaker as the above-described sound output device 10 and an effect illumination device 23 that performs an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
The production device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, a production accessory device that moves at various timings or modes.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, there is provided an effect operation device 9 capable of advancing and switching effects which are executed by the player during a game, a standby state or the like. The effect operation device 9 according to the present embodiment includes an operation dial 9a that is a circular ring-shaped frame body and that can be rotated, and an operation button 9b that is fitted into the operation dial 9a and that can be pressed. . Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotating operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the above-described predetermined effect progresses or switches to a different effect. It is supposed to do.
The effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, and the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like capable of inputting in the up, down, left, and right directions. Further, the effect operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b may be provided, and the above-described cross key may be separately provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the lower right part of the game board 11, and outside the game area 12, as a device for displaying various situations regarding the game, a first ordinary symbol display device 28. , A second ordinary symbol display device 29, a first universal figure hold display device 30, a second universal figure hold display device 31, a third universal figure hold display device 32 and a fourth universal figure hold display device 33 are provided.

  Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, but operations for the game ball lending device R such as lending game balls and ejecting cards are performed. The pachinko machine P is designed to be accepted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P displays a value information display device 35 that displays the value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation. And a card return button 37 that enables

(Structure of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, the control means for controlling the game and effect of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of game balls and the prize balls. A launch payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying an operation to the game ball lending device R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch and payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch and payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. There is.
Further, an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall) is connected to the main control board 100 and the launch and payout control board 200. Has been done.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch and payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls, but the board for controlling the launch of the game balls (the launch control A board) and a board (payout control board) for controlling payout of prize balls may be separately provided.

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

The main control board 100 is for controlling the game played in the pachinko machine P, and specifically, the game balls are the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, and the third universal drawing. It controls the universal figure game which is started when the player enters the starting winning opening 17 or the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 that stores a control program for advancing a game, data and tables necessary for the game, and an arithmetic processing time. And a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area of the.
Then, the main CPU 101 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on signals from detection sensors and timers described later, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. The command is transmitted to other boards based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100, the general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and the game ball to the first universal figure starting winning opening 15. A first universal figure starting winning hole detection sensor 15a for detecting that a player has entered a ball, and a second ordinary figure starting winning hole detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second universal figure starting winning hole 16 , The third universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 17a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, and detecting that the gaming ball has entered the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 4th universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 18a, out opening detection sensor 19a which detects that the game ball is accepted to out opening 19, illegality detection sensor which detects the magnetism and the electric wave etc which are aimed to game board 11 35 and are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as an apparatus to be controlled, an opening / closing door solenoid 14c for opening / closing the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS and a movable piece 18b of the fourth winning start starting winning opening 18 are opened / closed. The movable piece solenoid 18c to drive, the 1st normal symbol display device 28, the 2nd normal symbol display device 29, the 1st universal figure reservation display device 30, the 2nd universal figure reservation display device 31, and the 3rd universal figure The hold display device 32 and the fourth universal figure hold display device 33 are connected.
Then, the main control board 100 drives the respective solenoids to control the opening and closing of the general winning opening 14 and the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, and also to perform the display control of each display device. There is.

  Although not particularly shown, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, like the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectionally communicating with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the launch and payout control board 200, as a device for controlling the launch of a game ball, a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 5 and an operation of the operating handle 5. Operation volume 5b for detecting the angle (rotation angle), a firing stop switch 5c for stopping the firing of the game ball, and a ball feed for sending the game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launching device (not shown). The solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. Further, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing and payout control board 200.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the launch and payout control board 200, a game ball stored in a game ball storage section (not particularly shown) is awarded as a device for controlling the payout of the game ball. A payout motor 62 for paying out as a sphere and a payout counting switch 63 for detecting and counting the paid game balls are connected. When the launch payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the launch payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled as described above. At this time, the number of paid game balls is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full state of the tray 7. , Are connected.

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

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the saucer 7, the stored game balls are stored as described above. When a predetermined position is reached, a detection signal is output to the launch / payout control board 200. Then, while the stored game balls reach the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch and payout control board 200. When the detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the launch and payout control board 200 determines that the pan 7 is in the full tank state, and sends the pan full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the launch / delivery control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the pan 7 of the pan 7 is released, and the pan full release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pan 7 is full, a pan full error occurs, and when the pan 7 is released, the pan full error is released. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the game payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball rental control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball rental device R. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the launch and payout control board 200, a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting a pressing operation of a ball lending button 36, via a game ball lending control board 400, The card return switch 37a for detecting the pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 is for controlling an effect executed during a game, a standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 for performing various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing effects, a sub ROM 302 for storing data and tables necessary for executing effects, and an operation. It is provided with a sub RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area at the time of processing, and is connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300.
Then, the sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from the timer to perform arithmetic processing, and image control for controlling image display. Board (not shown), voice control board for controlling audio output (not shown), lighting control board for controlling lighting (not shown), etc. Then, the command for performance execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the electric decoration control board are separately provided, but one board (the sound electric decoration control board) in which the functions of these boards are integrated is provided. ) May be provided, and both the sound output and the lighting of the lighting may be controlled by the substrate.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of game of pachinko machine P)
Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, a general-purpose game is executed. In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a game state when executing this general-purpose game, the first general-purpose figure starting winning opening 15, the second general-purpose figure starting winning opening 16 or the third general-purpose starting winning opening 17 Probability that wins in the first public figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into (the probability that the movable piece 18b will open), and the second public event based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth public figure starting winning opening 18 There is only one gaming state in which the probability of winning in the drawing lottery (probability of opening the opening / closing door 14b) is set to a predetermined value. That is, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment does not have a plurality of game states set so that the winning probability in the first general drawing lottery or the second general drawing lottery is different, and the above-mentioned 1 In the game state, the ordinary figure game is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probabilities in the above-mentioned first general drawing lottery or second general drawing lottery are always constant.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the game balls that are launched by the launching device (not shown) and flow down the game area 12 are the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 and the second universal figure starting winning opening. When 16 or the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 is entered, the first universal drawing lottery for deciding whether or not to open the movable piece 18b of the fourth ordinary starting winning opening 18 is performed. When the first universal figure lottery is successful, the movable piece 18b is opened and the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is in an open state, and the game ball can be inserted into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. The first specific game is to be executed.
Further, as described above, when the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 during the execution of the first specific game, it is determined whether the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS is opened or not. A general drawing lottery is held. Then, when this second universal drawing lottery is successful, the opening / closing door 14b is opened and the general winning opening 14 is opened, and the second specific game in which the game ball can be put into the general winning opening 14 is executed. It is supposed to be done.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming balls flowing down the first gaming area 12a are a ball entering the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 and a second universal figure starting winning slot 16. It is possible for the player to enter the third universal figure starting winning opening 17. In addition, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 and enter the general winning opening 14. Then, except during the period from the start of the first specific game to the end of the second specific game, the game ball has the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third. The player is allowed to hit the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-hand hit) so that the player can enter the universal opening start winning hole 17, and the second specified after the first specified game is started. Until the game ends, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 12b so that the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 or the general winning opening 14 ( So-called right-handed).
Specifically, from the start of the first specific game to the end of the second specific game, a display is displayed on the effect display device 21 instructing that a game ball be launched toward the second game area 12b. At other times, a display is displayed on the effect display device 21 to instruct that the game ball be launched toward the first game area 12a.

In addition, the first universal figure lottery and the second universal figure lottery include the first universal figure start winning slot 15, the second universal figure starting winning slot 16, the third universal figure starting winning slot 17 or the fourth universal figure starting winning slot 18. The game is performed based on various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the ball and various tables stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random numbers.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is used as a random number related to the first universal drawing lottery and the second universal drawing lottery to determine whether the first universal drawing lottery or the second universal drawing lottery is successful (hit or lost). It has a hit determination random number and a variation pattern random number used to determine a variation pattern command described later.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit determination random number. The hit determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is complete, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.

In addition, the variation pattern command is executed together with the variation display of the regular symbol, which is the time for displaying the variation of the regular symbol when the first universal symbol lottery or the second universal symbol lottery is performed, and the variation display of the regular symbol. This is for determining a pattern of a predetermined effect mode (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern). Then, based on the universal figure variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern command, a predetermined effect is performed on the effect display device 21, and at the first universal figure variation display device 28 or the second universal figure variation display device 29. , Ordinary symbols are displayed in a variable manner.
The random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is not limited to the above-described fluctuation pattern random number, and for example, another random number may be used in addition to the fluctuation pattern random number.

Then, when the game ball enters the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, or the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18, each of the above-mentioned random numbers The random number values are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 103.
In this public figure reservation storage area, each random number value (hereinafter, referred to as the first universal figure random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 is input to the second universal figure starting winning opening 16. Each random number value obtained by entering the game ball (hereinafter referred to as the second universal figure random number), and each random number value obtained by entering the game ball into the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 (hereinafter, A first universal figure holding storage area for storing a third universal figure random number, and each random number value obtained by entering a game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 (hereinafter, the fourth universal figure) It is composed of a second universal figure reservation storage area for storing a random number).

  The first universal figure reservation storage area is composed of a total of 12 storage sections from the first storage section to the twelfth storage section, and stores the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number and the third universal figure random number. A total of 12 sets can be stored.

Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are stored from the first storage unit in the order of entry into each starting winning opening. Has become. For example, in a state where random numbers are not stored in any of the storage units, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 → the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 → the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 → the first universal figure starting winning prize When the game balls enter in the order of the mouth 15, the first first universal figure starting random number related to the entry into the winning opening 15 is stored in the first storage unit, and the second second universal figure starting is started. The second random number related to the ball entering the winning opening 16 is stored in the second storage unit, and the third random number related to the ball entering the third starting third winning opening 17 is the third memory unit Will be stored in the fourth storage unit.
Further, when the above random numbers are already stored in some storage units, the above random numbers are stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number among the free storage units.

  However, the number of sets of the first universal figure random number, the number of sets of the second universal figure random number, and the number of the third universal figure random number that can be stored in the first universal figure pending storage area are up to four sets, respectively. Therefore, if four sets of the first universal figure random numbers have already been stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area, even if a game ball enters the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, it relates to this entering ball. The first universal figure random number is not stored in the first universal figure pending storage area. Similarly, when four sets of the second universal figure random numbers are already stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area, even if a game ball enters the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, it will enter The relevant second universal figure random number is not stored in the first universal figure pending storage area. Further, when four sets of the third universal figure random numbers have already been stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area, even if a game ball enters the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, this is related to the entry. The third universal figure random number is not stored in the first universal figure pending storage area.

  Further, the second universal figure reservation storage area is composed of a total of four storage sections from the first storage section to the fourth storage section, and a total of four fourth universal figure random numbers can be stored.

  Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, a fourth universal figure random number is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second universal figure reservation storage area. It has become so. For example, in the state where the fourth universal figure random number is not stored in any of the storage parts of the second universal figure reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the fourth universal figure start winning opening 18, this The fourth universal figure random number acquired at the occasion is stored in the first storage unit of the second universal figure reservation storage area. Further, in the state where the fourth universal figure random number is stored in the first storage part of the second universal figure reservation storage area, when a game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, this is a trigger. The fourth universal figure random number acquired in step 2 is stored in the second storage section of the second universal figure reservation storage area. Further, in the state where the fourth universal figure random number is stored in the first storage section and the second storage section of the second universal figure reservation storage area, when a game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 Is stored in the third storage section of the second universal figure reservation storage area. Further, in the state where the fourth universal figure random number is stored in the first to third storage parts of the second universal figure reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 Is stored in the fourth storage unit in the second universal figure reservation storage area. Then, in the state where the fourth universal figure random number is stored in the first to fourth storage parts of the second universal figure reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 Does not store the fourth universal figure random number associated with this entry.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first universal figure random numbers stored in the first universal figure pending storage area (hereinafter, referred to as the first universal figure pending number) is the first universal figure pending number. The number of sets of the second universal figure random numbers stored in the counter (not shown) and stored in the first universal figure pending storage area (hereinafter referred to as the second universal figure pending number) is the second universal figure pending number. The number of sets of the third universal figure random numbers stored in the number-of-holds counter (not particularly shown) and stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the third number of universal figure reservations) is the third. The number of sets of fourth universal figure random numbers stored in the universal figure reservation number counter (not particularly shown) and stored in the second universal figure reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the fourth universal figure reservation number) is It is adapted to be stored in a fourth universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown).
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the first universal figure random number to the fourth universal figure random number are stored in the first universal figure pending storage area and the second universal figure pending storage area is referred to as "universal figure pending". , Or “universal figure pending storage”, and the first to fourth universal figure pending numbers are also simply referred to as “universal figure pending numbers”.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a hit determination random number determination table 110 and a variation pattern lottery table 111 as tables related to the first universal drawing lottery and the second universal drawing lottery. Further, as a table for controlling the first specific game executed when the winning is achieved by the first universal drawing, and the second specific game executed when the winning is achieved by the second general drawing, It has a normal electric accessory control table 112.
The tables related to the first universal drawing lottery and the second universal drawing lottery, and the tables related to the first specific game and the second specific game are not limited to these, and other determinations and determinations based on random numbers are performed. A table may be provided if necessary.

The hit determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not the hit is made in the universal figure lottery (first universal figure lottery, second universal figure lottery), and is shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b). As shown, the first universal figure starting winning slot 15, the second universal figure starting winning slot 16 or the third universal figure starting winning slot 17 referred to in the first universal figure lottery based on the entering of the game ball. The determination table 110a and the second determination table 110b referred to in the second universal figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game ball enters the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 or the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18. Then, one hit determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the hit determination random number determination table 110, which is either the first determination table 110a or the second determination table 110b, is selected in accordance with the universal figure starting winning opening into which the game ball entered. A general drawing lottery is performed based on the hit determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the first determination table 110a, it is determined that the hit determination random number is 10001 to 11119, and the other hit determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120 to 65535). If it is, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in the first determination table 110b is about 1 / 58.6.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the second determination table 110b, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 65535 (that is, whatever the hit determination random number is), the hit To be judged. Therefore, the probability of winning in the second determination table 110b is 100% (1/1). As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the result of the second universal figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is set to be a winning result.
Then, the winning symbol is determined when the winning is achieved by the first universal symbol drawing or the second universal symbol drawing, and the losing symbol is determined when it is lost.

The fluctuation pattern command determination table 111 is for determining the fluctuation pattern command as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a normal symbol (a winning symbol, a lost symbol) is determined by the first universal symbol lottery or the second universal symbol lottery as described above, a variation pattern command based on the result of the determination. Is determined. The fluctuation pattern command thus determined is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 executes a predetermined pattern which is normally executed according to the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the received fluctuation pattern command. A specific mode of the effect (mode of the image displayed on the display unit 21a) is determined.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern commands are provided, and a universal figure variation time and a predetermined effect mode (variation pattern) are associated with each variation pattern command. Further, each variation pattern command is associated with the variation pattern command determination table 111. Then, in the variation pattern command determination table 111, the type and determination rate of the determined variation pattern command are set.

As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern command determination table 111 is roughly classified based on the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, or the third universal figure random number (that is, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, The first table 111a referred to when determining the variation pattern command (based on the game ball entering the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third universal figure starting winning opening 17) and the fourth universal figure random number The second table 111b, which is referred to when determining the variation pattern command based on (i.e., based on the game ball entering the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game ball enters the first universal figure starting winning hole 15, the second ordinary figure starting winning hole 16, the third ordinary figure starting winning hole 17 or the fourth ordinary figure starting winning hole 18. Then, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249, the type of the ordinary symbol (miss pattern, winning symbol) determined by the above-mentioned general drawing lottery, the variation pattern random number acquired, at the present time. The variation pattern command is determined based on the number of public figure holdings and the variation pattern command determination table 111 corresponding to the universal figure start winning opening into which the game ball entered.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), according to the first table 111a, the lost symbol is determined, and at the present time, the first universal figure pending number, the second universal figure pending number and the third universal figure. When the total number of reservations is 9 or less and the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern “13 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation pattern in which the universal figure fluctuation time of 13 seconds is set) is associated. When the fluctuation pattern command "00H" (alphanumerics with "H" at the end is hexadecimal notation. The same applies hereinafter) is determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 230 to 239, "20 seconds" When the variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern “variation” (variation pattern in which the universal figure variation time of 20 seconds is set) is determined and the variation pattern random number is 240 to 244, “6 When the variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern “second variation” (variation pattern in which the universal figure variation time of 60 seconds is set) is determined and the variation pattern random number is 245 to 249, “ The fluctuation pattern command “04H” associated with the fluctuation pattern “90 second fluctuation” (variation pattern in which the universal figure fluctuation time of 90 seconds is set) is determined.
In addition, in the case where the lost symbol is determined and the total number of the first universal figure pending number, the second universal figure pending number and the third universal figure pending number at present is 10 or more, the variation pattern random number is 0 to 229. At this time, the fluctuation pattern command “01H” associated with the fluctuation pattern “3 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time of 3 seconds is set) is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 230 to 239. Fluctuation pattern command “02H” is determined when the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 244, fluctuation pattern command “03H” is determined when the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 244, and fluctuation pattern command is calculated when the fluctuation pattern random number is 245 to 249. "04H" is determined.

  Also, when the winning symbol is determined, regardless of the total of the number of the first public figure reservations, the number of the second public figure reservations and the number of the third public figure reservations at the present time (the number of the first public figure reservations at the present time, the second general figure reservation number The fluctuation pattern command "A2H" is associated with the fluctuation pattern of "20-second fluctuation" when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 19 regardless of the sum of the number of figures reserved and the number of third universal figures reserved). Is determined and the variation pattern random number is 20 to 114, the variation pattern command “A3H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 second variation” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 115 to 249. At some time, the variation pattern command “A4H” associated with the variation pattern of “90 seconds variation” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second table 111b, when the winning symbol is determined, regardless of the number of the fourth universal figure pending at the present time (the number of the fourth universal figure pending at the present time is Even if the random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern associated with the variation pattern “variation for 2 seconds” (variation pattern in which the universal variation time of 2 seconds is set) is associated. The command "A5H" is determined.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the second universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number, the winning symbol is always won, and the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol. Therefore, the second table 111b does not define the case where the lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol.

  The fluctuation pattern command determined as described above is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and based on the fluctuation pattern command, a specific mode of a predetermined effect executed with the variable display of the normal symbol is determined. Then, the above-described effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way, but as described above, the change time set in the change pattern corresponding to each change pattern command is set from the start of the above-mentioned effect. It will be the time to finish.

  Further, based on the above-mentioned variation time, the above-mentioned effect is performed in the effect display device 21, and the variation display of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device (the first ordinary symbol display device 28 or the second ordinary symbol display device 29). Is done.

  Specifically, in the case where the universal figure starting prize hole into which the game ball has entered is the first universal figure starting prize hole 15, the second universal figure starting prize hole 16 or the third universal figure starting prize hole 17, During the ordinary figure changing time, the first ordinary symbol display device 28 is displayed blinking. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by winning in the first universal symbol lottery, the first ordinary symbol display device 28 lights up after the above-mentioned universal symbol variation time elapses, and is lost due to the first universal symbol lottery. When the lost symbol is determined, the first ordinary symbol display device 28 is turned off after the above-described universal symbol variation time has elapsed.

Further, after the winning symbol is determined and the first ordinary symbol display device 28 is turned on, when the predetermined universal symbol stop display time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, the fourth universal symbol starting winning opening 18 The movable piece 18b of is opened. Then, when the movable piece closing condition is satisfied and the movable piece 18b is closed, the next universal figure lottery is carried out when the universal figure is held and the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started. Ordinary symbols will be stopped and displayed until a ball is entered into one of the universal figure start winning openings.
On the other hand, after the lost symbol is determined and the first ordinary symbol display device 28 is turned off, when the above-mentioned universal symbol stop display time elapses, the next universal symbol lottery is performed when the universal symbol is held and the relevant regular symbol lottery is performed. The variation display of the normal symbol is started, and when the universal symbol is not held, the normal symbol remains stopped and displayed until the game ball enters one of the universal symbol start winning openings.

  Further, in the case where the universal figure starting winning opening in which the game ball entered is the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, the second ordinary symbol display device 29 is displayed in a blinking manner during the above-described universal figure changing time. In the second universal symbol lottery, the winning symbol is always determined and the winning symbol is determined. Therefore, the second ordinary symbol display device 29 is turned on after the above-described universal symbol variation time has elapsed.

Further, after the winning symbol is determined and the second ordinary symbol display device 29 lights up, when a predetermined universal symbol stop display time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, the opening / closing door of the general winning opening device NS 14b opens. Then, when the opening / closing door closing condition is satisfied and the opening / closing door 14b is closed, the next universal figure lottery is performed when there is a universal figure hold and the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started, and when there is no universal figure hold, the game ball is Ordinary symbols will be stopped and displayed until a ball is entered into one of the universal figure start winning openings.
On the other hand, after the lost symbol is determined and the first ordinary symbol display device 28 is turned off, when the above-mentioned universal symbol stop display time elapses, the next universal symbol lottery is performed when the universal symbol is held and the relevant regular symbol lottery is performed. The variation display of the normal symbol is started, and when the universal symbol is not held, the normal symbol remains stopped and displayed until the game ball enters one of the universal symbol start winning openings.

  That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number are displayed during the variable display of the ordinary symbol and while the movable piece 18b or the opening / closing door 14b as the ordinary electric accessory is opened. Even if the third universal figure random number or the fourth universal figure random number is retained, the next universal figure lottery is not set on the basis of the retained universal figure. In other words, only when the normal symbol is stopped and the movable piece 18b and the opening / closing door 14b are closed, the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, the third universal figure random number or the fourth universal figure random number. The general drawing lottery based on is to be held.

  Ordinary electric auditors product control table 112, the first specific game executed when the winning in the first universal drawing lottery, or the second specific game executed when the winning in the second universal drawing lottery Is for controlling, and is referred to for energizing (operating) the movable piece solenoid 18c or the open / close door solenoid 14c during execution of the first specific game or the second specific game. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), as the ordinary electric accessory control table 112, when the winning is achieved by the first universal figure lottery (first universal figure random number, The first control table 112a referred to in the case of being hit by the public figure lottery based on the second universal figure random number or the third universal figure random number, and the case of being hit by the second universal figure lottery (fourth universal figure) The second control table 112b, which is referred to in the case of winning by the random drawing based on the random number).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first control table 112a, the movable piece 18b is opened in the first specific game (the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is opened), and this The movable piece 18b is opened by the condition that either the movable piece 18b is opened for 6.0 seconds or the predetermined number of 10 game balls enter the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 It is designed to be closed (the fourth prize starting start winning opening 18 is closed). In the first specific game, the movable piece 18b is opened and closed only once.
Then, while the movable piece 18b is open (while the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is open), it is possible to obtain the prize ball based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second control table 112b, the opening / closing door 14b is opened (the general winning opening 14 is opened) in the second specific game, and the opening / closing door 14b is 6.0. The opening / closing door 14b is closed (the general winning opening 14 is closed) when either the condition of either opening for two seconds or entering the specified number of 10 game balls into the general winning opening 14 is satisfied. It has become. In the second specific game, the opening / closing door 14b is opened and closed only once.
Then, while the opening / closing door 14b is open (during the opening of the general winning opening 14), it is possible to obtain a prize ball based on the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 14.

(Control of general drawing lottery when multiple random numbers are stored)
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, except for the period from the start of the first specific game to the end of the second specific game, the game ball toward the first game area 12a. The game ball can be entered into any of the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third ordinary figure starting winning opening 17 because the game is hit (left hitting). Then, when the game balls are continuously launched toward the first game area 12a, for example, the first public figure lottery and the normal symbol based on the entry of the game balls into the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 During the variable display, the game balls may enter in the order of the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 → the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 → the first ordinary figure starting winning opening 15 → ... Therefore, at the time of the next universal figure lottery, there may be a case where two or more types of universal figure random numbers among the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number and the third universal figure random number are stored. obtain.

  Further, for example, when the first special game lottery based on the entry of the game balls into the first general-purpose starting winning opening 15 is won and the first specific game is started, the movable piece 18b is opened. During the execution of the first specific game, a game ball is shot out toward the second game area 12b (so-called right hitting), so that the game ball can enter the fourth universal figure starting winning hole 18. . Then, after the first specific game ends and the movable piece 18b is closed, at the time of the next universal figure lottery, at least one of the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number. A case may occur in which the fourth universal figure random number is stored together with one type of universal figure random number being stored.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the control contents of the general drawing lottery in the case where a plurality of random numbers for the general drawing are stored as described above, and the general drawing lottery is performed based on the control contents. It is like this.
Specifically, if two or more types of universal figure random numbers among the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are stored, they are stored in the first universal figure holding storage area. Although the universal figure random numbers are read out in the order in which they were read and the first universal figure lottery is performed, if the fourth universal figure random number is included in the plurality of stored universal figure random numbers, another universal figure is selected. The fourth universal figure random number is read in preference to the random number and the second universal figure lottery is performed.
In other words, if the fourth universal figure random number is stored, even if the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are stored, the first universal figure random number based on these general figure random numbers is stored. The second universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number is given priority over the first universal figure lottery. Then, when the fourth universal figure random number is not stored, when the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are stored, these random numbers are stored in the first universal figure holding storage area. The first universal figure lottery based on these universal figure random numbers is performed in the order stored in.

(Specific example 1)
For example, during the first universal drawing lottery based on the first universal random number and the variation display of the ordinary symbols, the second universal figure starting winning slot 16 → the third universal figure starting winning slot 17 → the first universal figure starting winning slot 15 It is assumed that the game balls have entered in order. In addition, it is assumed that the random number of the universal figure based on the entry of the game ball into any of the universal figure start winning openings is determined to be lost. Further, it is assumed that the fourth universal figure random number is not stored.
In this case, after the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the above-mentioned first universal figure random number is completed, first the first universal symbol lottery and the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the second universal symbol random number are performed, and then the second 3 The first public drawing lottery based on the random number of the universal figure and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed, and finally the first universal figure lottery based on the first random number of the universal symbol and the variable display of the regular symbol are performed.

(Specific example 2)
In addition, for example, while the first universal drawing lottery based on the second universal random number and the variation display of the ordinary symbols, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 → the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 → the second universal drawing starting winning opening It is assumed that the game balls enter in the order of 16. In addition, the first universal figure lottery based on the first second universal figure random number wins, and two game balls enter the fourth universal figure start winning opening 18 during execution of the first specific game based on the hit. I shall.
In this case, the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are stored, but since the two fourth universal figure random numbers are stored, the above-mentioned second universal figure random number is stored. After the end of the first specific game executed by the variable display of the normal symbol based on the random number and the first universal symbol lottery based on the random number, the first universal symbol random number, the second universal symbol random number and the third regular symbol The second universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number is given priority over the first universal figure lottery based on the universal figure random number.
Therefore, after the end of the first specific game described above, first the second universal drawing lottery based on the first fourth universal drawing random number and the variable display of the ordinary symbols are performed, and then the second fourth universal drawing. Second random drawing based on random numbers and variable display of normal symbols are performed.
After that, the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are subjected to the universal figure lottery in the order stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area. That is, firstly, the first universal drawing lottery based on the third universal drawing random number and the variable display of the ordinary symbol are performed, and then the first universal symbol lottery based on the first universal symbol random number and the variable display of the ordinary symbol are performed, Finally, the first universal drawing lottery based on the second universal drawing random number and the variable display of the ordinary symbols are performed.

(Playability of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment)
Next, the playability of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, basically, the game is started in a state where the first public figure lottery and the second public figure lottery, and the first specific game and the second specific game are not executed.
In this state, by launching a game ball toward the first game area 12a, the game is started to the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second ordinary figure starting winning opening 16 or the third ordinary figure starting winning opening 17. The ball is entered and the winning is achieved in the first universal drawing lottery based on the first universal drawing random number, the second universal drawing random number or the third universal drawing random number. At this time, since the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a, the game ball does not enter the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 and the fourth universal figure random number is the second. It will not be stored in the general-use reservation storage area.
Therefore, at the time of the above, only the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are stored, and the stored universal figure random numbers are stored in the order of being stored in the first universal figure holding storage area. 1 Regular figure lottery and variable display of ordinary symbols are performed.

When the first universal figure lottery based on the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, or the third universal figure random number wins, the first specific game is started based on this win.
During execution of the first specific game, since the movable piece 18b of the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 opens and the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is in an open state, the game to the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 It is possible to enter a ball. Then, during the execution of the first specific game, by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, the game ball is inserted into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18, and the prize based on the entered ball. In addition to aiming to get a ball, we will aim to win in the second universal drawing based on the fourth universal random number.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the operation handle 5 is continuously operated, game balls are continuously shot at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and the game balls are continuously launched toward the second game area 12b. If so, the game ball reaches the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 at intervals of approximately 0.6 seconds. In addition, as described above, in the first specific game, either the movable piece 18b is opened for 6.0 seconds, or the predetermined number of 10 game balls are inserted into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. When the above condition is satisfied, the movable piece 18b being opened is closed.
As a result, during the execution of the first specific game, if the game balls are continuously launched toward the second game area 12b, approximately 10 game balls can be inserted into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. It is made possible, 150 pieces (= 15 pieces (the number of prize balls based on the entry of one game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18)) × 10 pieces (the number during the execution of the first specific game) It is possible to obtain the prize balls of (4) the number of game balls entered into the prize winning opening 18) and store the fourth random number, which is the upper limit, of four sets.
In addition, here, 10 game balls enter the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 during execution of the first specific game, and four sets of fourth universal figure random numbers are stored in the second universal figure reservation storage area. As a matter of course, the following description will be given.

When the movable piece 18b is closed and the first specific game is completed, the next universal figure lottery will be performed, but at this point, the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number. Or, even if the third universal figure random number is stored, since the four sets of fourth universal figure random numbers are stored during the execution of the first specific game as described above, the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number. Alternatively, the second universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number is performed in preference to the first universal figure lottery based on the third universal figure random number. That is, when the first specific game is finished, the second general drawing lottery and the variable display of the normal symbol based on the fourth general random number stored first are displayed.
Then, as described above, since the second universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number is always a win, the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS is opened after the variable display of the ordinary symbols is finished, and the second identification is performed. The game starts.

During execution of the second specific game, since the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening 14 is opened and the general winning opening 14 is in an open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the general winning opening 14. Then, during the execution of the second specific game, the game ball is launched into the general winning opening 14 by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the prize ball is obtained based on the entered ball. The desired game will be played.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the operation handle 5 is continuously operated, game balls are continuously shot at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and the game balls are continuously launched toward the second game area 12b. If it is, the game ball reaches the general winning opening 14 at intervals of about 0.6 seconds. In addition, as described above, in the second specific game, the condition that either the opening / closing door 14b is opened for 6.0 seconds or the general winning opening 14 is filled with 10 game balls, which is the specified number, is required. When it is established, the open / close door 14b that is open is closed.
As a result, during the execution of the second specific game, it is possible to generally enter 10 game balls into the general winning opening 14 if the game balls are continuously launched toward the second game area 12b. 150 pieces (= 15 pieces (the number of prize balls based on the entry of one game ball into the general winning opening 14) × 10 pieces (of the game balls to the general winning opening 14 during the execution of the second specific game) The number of balls entered))) can be won.

  Then, when the above-mentioned condition is satisfied and the opening / closing door 14b is closed and the second specific game is finished, the next universal figure lottery will be performed, but at this point, the remaining four pairs of fourth universal figure random numbers are stored. Therefore, the second universal drawing lottery based on the fourth universal random number stored second and the variable display of the ordinary symbols are performed. Further, similarly to the above, since this is a win in the second universal drawing lottery, the opening / closing door 14b is opened again after the variable display of the above-mentioned ordinary symbols is finished, and the second specific game for the second time is started. Also in this second second specific game, 150 prize balls can be won.

  Then, when the second specific game of the second time is completed, similarly to the above, the second general drawing lottery based on the fourth universal random number stored in the third time and the variable display of the normal symbols are performed, and the third time of the third time. 3 Specific games are executed. Further, when the second specific game of the third time is finished, the second general drawing lottery based on the last stored fourth general drawing random number and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed, and the fourth specific game of the fourth time is executed. It It should be noted that 150 prize balls can be obtained also in the third second specific game and the fourth second specific game.

In this way, when four sets of the fourth universal figure random numbers are stored in the second universal figure reservation storage area, the result of the second universal figure lottery and the second universal figure lottery is drawn after the end of the first specific game. The second specific game based on the game is repeated four times. That is, in this case, the first specific game and the second specific game four times are continuously executed after the winning in the first universal drawing lottery.
Further, as described above, both during the execution of the first specific game and during the execution of the second specific game once, by continuously striking the game balls toward the second game area 12b, 150 pieces You can win a prize ball. Then, in this case, it is possible to obtain a total of 750 (= 150 × 5 times) prize balls from the start of the first specific game to the end of the second specific game four times.

  Then, when the fourth specific game for the fourth time ends, there is no more stored fourth universal figure random number, so the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, or the third universal figure stored at this point. The first universal drawing lottery based on the figure random numbers is restarted, and the first universal drawing lottery will be aimed again.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, first, the game ball is inserted into the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third ordinary figure starting winning opening 17, Aim to win in the 1st universal drawing random number based on the 1st universal drawing random number, the 2nd universal drawing random number or the 3rd universal drawing random number. After winning in the first universal drawing lottery, the first specific game and the second specific game for the number of times corresponding to the number of sets of the fourth universal random numbers stored during the execution of the first specific game. Are executed continuously. Thereby, from the start of the first specific game to the end of the second specific game for the number of times described above, to enter the game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 or general winning opening 14. As a result, prize balls can be continuously obtained, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, and the third universal figure starting are used as the universal figure starting winning holes used for performing the universal figure lottery. Four prize holes 17 and a fourth universal figure starting prize hole 18 are provided. In addition, the 1st universal figure random number which is remembered on the basis of the entry of the game ball to the 1st universal figure starting winning a prize mouth 15, the 2nd universal figure starting prize which is remembered on the basis of the entering of the game ball to winning a prize mouth 16 Regarding the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number stored based on the entry of the game ball into the third universal start winning opening 17, the order in which they were stored (that is, the game ball entered) Regarding the 4th universal figure random number that is the target of the universal figure lottery and is stored based on the entry of the game ball into the 4th universal figure start winning hole 18, regardless of the stored order, Priority will be given to random numbers and will be the subject of the public drawing lottery.
Then, in the first universal drawing lottery based on the first universal drawing random number, the second universal drawing random number, or the third universal drawing random number, the movable piece 18b as the ordinary electric accessory is opened to open the fourth universal drawing starting winning hole. Based on the entry of the game ball into 18, the decision is made to give a benefit that a winning ball can be obtained, and in the second universal drawing based on the fourth universal random number, the opening / closing door 14b as an ordinary electric accessory Grant of profit (that is, profit different from profit determined to be awarded by the first universal drawing) by being able to obtain prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the general winning opening 14 by opening Decision is made.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game to the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 performed in the order of entering the game balls. Granted by the first public drawing lottery based on the ball entry and the second public drawing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth public figure starting winning opening 18 which is preferentially performed regardless of the order of entry. Since a new game property in which the profits are different is provided, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of the processing executed by the main control board 100 along with the progress of the above-mentioned universal figure game will be described using a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, the main CPU 101 reads various startup programs from the main ROM 102, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits them to the sub-control board 300 as initialization processing. The command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. When the process of step 102 is completed, the process of step 101 is repeatedly executed thereafter until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the main control board 100 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 causes the first universal figure starting winning hole detection sensor 15a, the second ordinary figure starting winning hole detection sensor 16a, the third ordinary figure starting winning hole detection sensor 17a, and the fourth ordinary figure starting winning hole detection sensor. It is determined whether or not there is an input to 18a, and based on this, a sensor detection time process for performing a predetermined process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 executes general figure-related control processing for controlling general figure games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door open command based on the opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 causes the main CPU 101 to specify a corresponding error designation. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the production transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above-mentioned command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error cancellation designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits for performance. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the general winning a prize detecting sensor 14a, the first universal figure starting winning a prize detecting sensor 15a, the second ordinary figure starting winning a prize detecting sensor 16a, the third ordinary starting award winning prize detecting sensor 17a, the fourth ordinary starting award winning. When the detection signal from the mouth detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal and responds to each detection signal. A payout quantity designation command is transmitted to the launch payout control board 200. When the payout control board 200 pays out prize balls, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and the main CPU 101 subtracts the prize ball counter when receiving the payout command. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 outputs various kinds of information in the pachinko machine P (whether or not the first universal drawing lottery, the number of times the normal symbol changes, etc.) to the outside of the pachinko machine P, the external information data, and the open / close door 14b. Open / close door solenoid data for opening / closing, movable piece solenoid data for controlling opening / closing of the movable piece 18b, various display devices (first ordinary symbol display device 28, second ordinary symbol display device 29, first ordinary symbol hold display) The display data and the like of the device 30, the second universal figure hold display device 31, the third universal figure hold display device 32, and the fourth universal figure hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

  In step 206, the main CPU 101 performs output control such as port output for outputting the signal of each data created in step 205 and command transmission for transmitting the command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Execute the process. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 ends.

Next, the sensor detection process of step 201 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 250, the main CPU 101 executes the first universal figure starting winning opening detection process for the first universal figure lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first universal figure starting winning opening 15. . Then, the process proceeds to next step 251.

In step 251, the main CPU 101 executes the second universal figure starting winning opening detection process for the first universal figure lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second universal figure starting winning opening 16. . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 252.
In step 252, the main CPU 101 executes the third ordinary figure starting winning opening detection process for the first ordinary figure lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the third ordinary figure starting winning opening 17. . Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 253.

  In step 253, the main CPU 101 executes the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening detection process for performing the second ordinary figure lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18. . Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, the above-mentioned first routine figure starting winning opening detection process of step 250 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the first universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 15a is not input, the first ordinary figure starting winning opening detection processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first universal figure pending number counter (that is, the first universal figure pending number at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), a 1st universal figure start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first universal figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit determination random number and stores it in the storage unit with the smallest number among the free storage units in the first universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 101 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first universal figure holding storage area in which the hit determination random number is stored in step 303 described above. As described above, all the acquired hit determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored in the storage unit of the same first universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, the main CPU 101 generates a first universal figure start winning command indicating that the first universal figure random number is stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the first universal figure starting winning opening detection process is ended.

Next, the above-described second universal figure starting winning opening detection process of step 251 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the second universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the second universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second ordinary figure starting winning opening detection processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second universal figure pending number counter (that is, the second universal figure pending number at the present time) is less than “4”. When it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the second universal figure starting winning opening detection time process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second universal figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the present hit determination random number and stores it in the storage unit with the smallest number among the free storage units in the first universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 404.

In step 404, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 101 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first universal figure holding storage area in which the hit determination random number is stored in step 403 described above. As described above, all the acquired hit determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored in the storage unit of the same first universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 405.
In step 405, the main CPU 101 generates a second universal figure starting winning command indicating that the second universal figure random number is stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the second universal figure starting winning opening detection process is ended.

Next, the above-mentioned third routine figure starting winning opening detection process of step 252 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the third universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 17a has been input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the third universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 17a is not input, the third ordinary figure starting winning opening detection processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the third universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 17a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the third universal figure pending number counter (that is, the third universal figure pending number at the present time) is less than “4”. When it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the third universal figure starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the third universal figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit determination random number and stores it in the storage unit with the smallest number among the free storage units in the first universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 101 described above, and stores the random pattern random number in the storage unit of the first universal figure holding storage area in which the hit determination random number is stored. As described above, all the acquired hit determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored in the storage unit of the same first universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 generates a third universal figure starting winning command indicating that the third universal figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process at the time of detecting the winning opening for the third universal figure starts.

Next, the above-described processing for detecting the start of the fourth prize winning opening in step 253 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the fourth universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 18a has been input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the fourth universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 18a is not input, the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the fourth universal figure starting winning opening detection sensor 18a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the fourth universal figure pending number counter (that is, the fourth universal figure pending number at the present time) is less than “4”. When it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the fourth universal figure starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the fourth universal figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current hit determination random number and stores it in the storage unit with the smallest number among the free storage units in the second universal figure reservation storage region. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 101 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second universal figure holding storage area in which the hit determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, all of the acquired hit determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored in the same storage unit of the second universal figure reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 generates a fourth universal figure start winning command indicating that the fourth universal figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the fourth ordinary figure starting prize winning opening detection process is ended.

Next, the universal figure-related control processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the universal figure execution phase data. The universal figure execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) that constitutes the universal figure related control processing is to be executed. Specifically, this general figure execution phase data, the data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start processing described later, the data “11” indicating the execution of the ordinary symbol variation stop processing described later, and the ordinary described later It has data "12" indicating the execution of the symbol post-processing and data "13" indicating the execution of a normal electric auditors product control process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101, based on the value of the universal figure execution phase data loaded in the above-mentioned step 700, the normal symbol variation start process (step 701), the ordinary symbol variation stop process (step 702), the ordinary symbol stop post-process (step 703) or a normal electric auditors product control process (step 704). Then, the universal figure-related control process ends.

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing in step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "10", the normal symbol variation start processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fourth universal figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second universal figure reservation storage area, that is, whether or not the fourth universal figure reservation number counter is “1” or more. To determine. When it is determined that the fourth universal figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fourth universal figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

  In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, or the third universal figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first universal figure reservation storage area, that is, the first universal figure. It is determined whether or not the number-of-holds counter is "1" or more, the number-of-second-universal-drawings reservation counter is "1" or more, or the number of the third-universal-diagram holding counter is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that neither is stored, the process proceeds to step 810. On the other hand, if it is determined that any one is stored, the process proceeds to step 803.

In step 803, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process of the first universal figure reservation storage area. Specifically, the random number of the universal figure stored in the first storage section of the first universal figure reservation storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the first universal figure reservation storage area is stored. Each of the universal figure random numbers stored in the second to fourth storage units is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, the random number for universal figure stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the later-described universal figure lottery process.
Further, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the universal figure reservation number counter corresponding to the universal figure random number stored in a predetermined processing area by “1”. Specifically, when the first universal figure random number is stored in the predetermined processing area, the value of the first universal figure holding number counter is decremented by “1”, and the second universal figure random number is stored in the predetermined processing area. If it is, the value of the second universal figure reservation number counter is decremented by "1", and if the third universal figure random number is stored in a predetermined processing area, the value of the third universal figure reservation number counter is "1". Decrement.
Then, the process proceeds to step 805.

  Further, in step 804 which is executed when it is determined in step 801 that the fourth universal figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 executes the shift process of the second universal figure pending storage area. Specifically, the fourth universal figure random number stored in the first storage section of the second universal figure reservation storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second universal figure reservation is performed. The fourth universal figure random numbers stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the storage area are respectively shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, the fourth universal figure random number stored in the second universal figure reservation storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) and is used in the later-described universal figure lottery process. Further, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the fourth universal figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 805.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 executes the universal figure lottery process for deriving the result of the first universal figure lottery or the second universal figure lottery.
Specifically, which universal figure random number stored in the above-mentioned predetermined processing area is due to the game ball entering the universal figure start winning opening (that is, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, second After confirming whether the general figure start winning a prize 16, the third general figure starting award 17 or the fourth general figure starting award 18), the hit determination random number determination table 110 is selected, and the selected table and the above step 803. Alternatively, the result (hit or loss) of the first universal figure lottery or the second universal figure lottery is derived based on the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 804.
More specifically, the main CPU 101 uses the first universal figure random number stored in the above-mentioned predetermined processing area, which is obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first universal figure start winning opening 15. , The second universal figure random number obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, or obtained based on the entering of the game ball into the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 If the random number is the third universal figure random number, the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined by referring to the first determination table 110a. On the other hand, when the universal figure random number stored in the above-mentioned predetermined processing area is the fourth universal figure random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 Refers to the second determination table 110b to determine the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 stores (sets) a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the universal figure lottery in step 805 described above in a predetermined universal figure storage area of the main RAM 103. Specifically, if the result of the first universal drawing lottery or the second universal drawing lottery is a win, the winning symbol is stored in a predetermined universal graphic storage area, and the first universal drawing lottery or the second universal drawing lottery is selected. If the result is a loss, the lost symbol is stored in a predetermined universal figure storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 stores a normal symbol determination command indicating the type of the stored normal symbol in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the stored information relating to the type of the normal symbol will be transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of variation of the normal symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807.
In step 807, the main CPU 101 executes the fluctuation pattern determination process related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.

In step 808, the main CPU 101 sets the general symbol variation display data for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the first normal symbol display device 28 or the second normal symbol display device 29. Thereby, when the variable display of the normal symbol is performed based on the first universal symbol random number, the second universal symbol random number, or the third universal symbol random number, the first ordinary symbol display device 28 starts blinking display, and , When the variable display of the normal symbol is performed based on the fourth universal symbol random number, the second normal symbol display device 29 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first universal figure random number is stored in the first universal figure hold storage area, the first universal figure hold display can be performed in a mode in which the first universal figure hold number can be recognized. When the device 30 is displayed and the second random drawing random number is stored in the first universal drawing holding storage area, the second universal drawing holding display device 31 is displayed in a mode in which the second universal drawing holding number can be recognized. If the third universal figure random number is stored in the first universal figure holding storage area, the third universal figure holding display device 32 is displayed in a mode in which the third universal figure holding number can be recognized, and the fourth universal figure holding display device 32 is displayed. When the random number is stored in the second universal figure pending storage area, the fourth universal figure pending display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the fourth universal figure pending number can be recognized. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned ordinary symbol is performed based on the first universal symbol random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display of the ordinary symbol, it indicates that the first universal symbol holding number is decreased by one. When the display of the first universal figure hold display device 30 is controlled and the variable display of the normal symbol is performed based on the second universal figure random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display of the normal symbol, the second universal figure hold In order to show that the number decreases by one, the second universal figure hold display device 31 is display-controlled, and when the variable display of the ordinary symbol is performed based on the third universal symbol random number, the variation of the ordinary symbol is performed. Simultaneously with the start of the display, the third universal figure hold display device 32 is display-controlled so as to indicate that the third universal figure hold number is decreased by 1, and the variable display of the above-mentioned ordinary symbol is based on the fourth universal figure random number. When the normal symbol variation display is started, the 4th universal symbol is suspended So it indicates that one less, fourth Hiroshizu hold display unit 33 is display control.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the general symbol execution phase data to "11" so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the universal symbol related control process, and ends the normal symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 810, when it is determined in step 802 that none of the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number is stored in the first universal figure reservation storage area, in step 810, the main The CPU 101 performs the demonstration display on the effect display device 21 based on the fact that the variable display of the ordinary symbols is not displayed and the ordinary electric accessory (movable piece 18b, opening / closing door 14b) is not opened. Execute the demo judgment process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time when the variable display of the normal symbol is not displayed and the normal electric accessory is not opened, and the measured time is a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, , 30 seconds), a demonstration command for displaying a demo screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the normal symbol variation start process ends.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination process of step 807 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 types of the universal figure random numbers used in the universal figure lottery in step 805 described above (first universal figure random number, second universal figure random number, third universal figure random number, fourth universal figure random number). , The type of the normal symbol stored in the general pattern storage area in the above-mentioned step 806 (a winning symbol, a lost symbol), and the current number of reserved universal symbols (the first number of retained universal symbols, the number of retained second universal symbols, the second (3 number of reserved universal figures, fourth number of reserved universal figures) is confirmed, and these contents are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.

In step 901, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the type of universal figure random number stored in the predetermined storage area in step 900 described above. Specifically, the main CPU 101 selects the first table 111a when the type of universal figure random number is the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number, and selects the universal figure random number. When the type is the fourth universal figure random number, the second table 111b is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.
In step 902, the main CPU 101, the fluctuation pattern command determination table 115 selected in step 901 described above, the type of ordinary symbol stored in the predetermined storage area in step 900 described above, and the current number of reserved universal figures, A fluctuation pattern command is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804, and the fluctuation pattern command thus determined is stored in the predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 903.

In step 903, the main CPU 101 stores (sets) the fluctuation pattern command determined in step 902 in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.
In step 904, the main CPU 101 acquires the universal figure variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 903, based on the variation pattern command determination table 115 selected in step 901. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the acquired universal figure fluctuation time in the universal figure fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation pattern determination process ends.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol variation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure fluctuation time set in the universal figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 904 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the general pattern variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101, the normal symbol stored in the general symbol storage area in step 806 described above, stop display data for stop display on the first normal symbol display device 28 or the second normal symbol display device 29. Set and execute stop display of normal symbols. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 sets the normal figure stop display time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.

  In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets "12" in the universal figure execution phase data so that the ordinary symbol post-stop processing is executed in the universal figure related control processing. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is ended.

Next, the normal symbol stop processing of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data "12" indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-processing. When it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "12", the normal symbol stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the general figure stop display time set in the general figure stop display time timer counter in step 1003 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the general symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop post-process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal-drawing stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 sets "13" in the general figure execution phase data so that the normal electric auditors product control process is executed in the general figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol stop processing is ended.

  Further, in step 1104, which is executed when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1102 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the regular symbol related control process, "10" is set to the general figure execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop processing is ended.

Next, the normal electric auditors product control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the normal electric auditors product control process. When it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "13", the normal electric auditors product control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 18b or the opening / closing door 14b as an ordinary electric accessory is open, that is, whether or not the movable piece solenoid 18c or the opening / closing door solenoid 14c is energized. To do. When it is determined that the movable piece 18b or the opening / closing door 14b is open, the process proceeds to step 1204. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the movable piece 18b nor the opening / closing door 14b is open, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, if the main CPU 101 wins the first universal figure random number based on the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, or the third universal figure random number, With reference to the 1st control table 112a, the opening time of the movable piece 18b (the energization time of the movable piece 18b) is set in the opening time timer counter, and the opening number of the movable piece 18b is set in the opening number counter. On the other hand, when the second universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number is successful, the second control table 112b of the ordinary electric accessory control table 112 is referred to, and the opening time of the opening / closing door 14b ( The energization time of the opening / closing door 14b) is set in the opening time timer counter, and the opening number of the opening / closing door 14b is set in the opening number counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 opens the movable piece 18b when the first universal figure random number based on the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, or the third universal figure random number wins, and the fourth universal number. When the second universal drawing lottery based on the random number is successful, the opening / closing door 14b is opened. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a normal electric auditors product opening command indicating that the movable piece 18b or the opening / closing door 14b has been opened, in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the normal electric accessory control process ends.

Further, in step 1204, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1201 that the movable piece 18b or the opening / closing door 14b is open, the main CPU 101 causes the opening time timer counter set in step 1202 to elapse of the opening time. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not a condition for entering a prescribed number of game balls into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 or the general winning opening 14 is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that none of the conditions is satisfied, the normal electric auditors product control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that one of the conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 closes the open movable piece 18b or the open / close door 14b, that is, stops the energization of the movable piece solenoid 18c or the open / close door solenoid 14c. Further, the main CPU 101 sets an ordinary electric accessory closing command indicating that the open movable piece 18b or the opening / closing door 14b is closed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.

  In step 1206, the main CPU 101 sets "10" in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the normal figure related control processing. Then, the normal electric accessory control process ends.

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 100, so that the universal game is advanced. Then, while the general-university game is in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands. The production is controlled in accordance with the progress.
In the following, a variation effect that is executed along with the variation display of the ordinary symbols based on the first universal drawing lottery and notifies the result of the first universal symbol lottery, all the second specific games after the first specific game is started. A special effect that is executed until the end of the game and notifies that it is a period in which prize balls can be continuously obtained will be described.
(Summary of fluctuation production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the first universal drawing lottery, the variable effect of notifying the result of the first general symbol lottery by the display mode of the effect symbol 50 is executed. To be done. In this variation effect, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed in an overlapping manner on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the player is informed of the result of the first universal figure lottery by a combination (stop display mode) of the effect symbols 50 which are displayed in a stopped state after being variably displayed.

Specifically, after starting the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the first universal drawing lottery, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIG. 21 (a ) And (b)), then production symbol 50 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol), production symbol 50 located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol), production symbol located in the center It is stopped and displayed in the order of 50 (hereinafter, the third stop symbol) (see FIGS. 21 (c) to 21 (e)).
Then, when the result of the first universal drawing lottery is a win, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 21 (e)). That is, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, so that the result of the first universal symbol lottery is notified.
On the other hand, when the result of the first universal drawing lottery is a loss, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol, although not particularly shown. That is, at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed as a different symbol from the other effect symbols 50, thereby notifying that the result of the first universal symbol lottery has been lost.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a mode of the variation effect, a variation pattern without reach (a variation pattern of "13 seconds variation") in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols Corresponding to the variation pattern of "3 seconds variation", and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) Reach variation pattern ("20 seconds variation") , Corresponding to the fluctuation patterns of “60-second fluctuation” and “90-second fluctuation”.
Although not particularly shown in the reach variation pattern, a predetermined development effect image or the like (for example, a moving image in which the effect patterns 50 are successively destroyed) is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display. The reach development effect is executed, and then the variation pattern with evolution (corresponding to the variation pattern of "60 seconds variation" and "90 seconds variation") that notifies the result of the first universal drawing lottery, the reach development effect is executed after the reach display. A variation pattern without development (corresponding to a variation pattern of "20-second variation") is provided to inform the result of the first universal drawing lottery without being displayed.
Each of these aspects of the variation effect has a plurality of aspects, and various manners of variation, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like are set in each aspect.

  Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores various fluctuation effect determination tables for determining the mode of fluctuation effect. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select the fluctuation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition and also within a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0. Up to 249), an effect random number is acquired. Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the obtained effect random number, the aspect of the variation effect is determined.

(Outline of special production)
As described above, the special effect is executed during the period from the start of the first specific game to the end of all the second specific games, and notifies that the prize balls can be continuously obtained. is there.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning is notified by the first universal drawing lottery and the winning is notified by the above-described variation effect (see FIG. 21 (e)), the prize display balls are continuously displayed on the effect display device 21. Is displayed (in this embodiment, the characters “BONUS !!” are displayed) (see FIG. 22A). Then, when the first specific game is started, on the effect display device 21, the effect pattern 50 when the result of the first universal drawing lottery is notified is successful, and a specific character image, a story video, or the like. A special effect image that is configured is displayed, and a right-hand hitting suggestion image that prompts the player to hit a game ball toward the second game area 12b is displayed (see FIG. 22B). These displays are continuously performed until the second specific game is over.
As a result, from the start of the first specific game to the end of all the second specific games, the player can launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b. The player can be made aware that the player can continuously win the prize balls if the player has made the launch, and the interest of the player can be increased.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the second public drawing lottery is executed between the start of the first specific game and the end of the second specific game. During the variable display of the normal symbols based on the drawing, the above-described change effect is not executed and only the special effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that only the first specific game and the second specific game are being performed without being aware of the fact that the second universal drawing lottery is being executed, The staging effect can be improved.
Note that in the special effect, not only the image display on the effect display device 21, but also a predetermined BGM, effect sound, or the like may be output from the speaker 10 along with the image display, or a lamp (the effect illumination device 23). May be emitted in a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, a dedicated lamp (LED or the like) for special effects may be provided and the dedicated lamp may emit light in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 18b of the fourth winning combination for winning opening 18 and the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS are members having different shapes, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the movable piece 18b and the opening / closing door 14b may be configured by members having the same shape.
By doing so, the fourth winning combination for winning the start of the winning combination 18 and the general winning a prize device NS can be regarded as the same appearance, and recognize which of the first specific game and the second specific game is being executed. It can be difficult and can give a more cohesive impression of how long a prize ball can be won.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a are always in the order of the first universal figure starting winning hole 15 → the second ordinary figure starting winning hole 16 → the third ordinary figure starting winning hole 17. It is possible to enter in, but is not limited to this. For example, a game ball may be randomly allowed to enter each universal figure starting prize hole.
By doing so, since there are many variations of entering the game ball, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability of winning in the public figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 and the entry of the game ball into the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 Both the probability of winning in the general drawing lottery based on and the probability of winning in the general drawing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the third general starting start winning opening 17 were the same. It is not limited. For example, the above probabilities may be different from each other.
By doing so, even if the same first universal drawing lottery is carried out, the possibility of winning depending on the universal game starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is changed, so that the player's interest is increased. be able to.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 during the execution of the first specific game, after the first specific game is finished, the first ball based on the particular ball is entered. 2 The universal drawing lottery was started, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the above-mentioned case, even during the execution of the first specific game, the variable display of the second universal symbol lottery and the normal symbol may be started.
By doing so, since the second specific game can be started immediately after the end of the first specific game, the interest of the player can be increased.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the first universal figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third universal figure starting winning opening 17. During execution and during normal symbol variation display, the second universal figure lottery and regular symbol variable display based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth universal symbol starting winning opening 18 are not executed, and the fourth regular symbol starting prize. During the execution of the second universal figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth 18 and during the variation display of the ordinary symbol, the first universal figure starting winning slot 15, the second universal figure starting winning slot 16 or the third universal figure Although the first universal symbol lottery and the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the entry of the game balls into the starting winning opening 17 are not executed, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a random number for a universal figure based on a game ball to the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning slot 16 or the third universal figure starting winning slot 17 (first universal figure random number, second universal figure random number, If only a plurality of (3rd universal figure random number) is stored, the first universal figure lottery is executed in order from the first stored universal figure random number, and the execution of the first universal figure lottery and ordinary symbols During the variable display, the following 1st universal drawing lottery and normal symbol variable display are not executed (that is, after the 1st universal drawing lottery and normal symbol variable display have ended, the next 1st universal drawing lottery and normal symbol Although the variable display is executed), the general figure random number based on the game ball to the first universal figure start winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16 or the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 and the fourth universal opening Figure Starting figure If one of both numbers is stored in the figure, the figure is based on the game ball to the winning opening 18. Prussian view during the execution of the lottery and variations during the display of a normal symbol in based on the number, may be performed Hiroshi diagram lottery and variable display of normal symbol based upon other Prussian Figure random.
By doing this, the general figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 and the variable display of the ordinary symbol are promptly performed, and the second specific game can be promptly started. Therefore, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In addition, the first universal figure lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first universal figure start winning slot 15, the second universal figure start winning slot 16 or the third universal figure start winning slot 17 and the ordinary symbols based on the lottery. The variable display and the second universal figure lottery based on the entry of the game balls into the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 and the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the lottery are set to be executable in parallel, and the first When the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the general drawing lottery is executed, and when the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the second general drawing lottery is not executed, the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the second general drawing lottery and the relevant lottery When the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the second universal drawing is executed, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the first universal drawing is not executed, the first universal drawing and the relevant lottery Variable display of ordinary symbols based on can be executed It may be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first universal figure random number, the second universal figure random number, and the third universal figure random number are subject to the universal figure lottery in the order in which they are stored, and the fourth universal figure random number is stored. Regardless of the order in which they were drawn, they were targeted for the public drawing lottery in priority to other random numbers for the public drawing, but are not limited to this.
For example, a movable member that can be opened and closed is provided in the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, and when the universal figure lottery based on the first universal figure random number or the second universal figure random number is successful, the above movable member is opened. It is set so that the starting winning opening 17 of the third universal figure is opened. In addition, in the case where the winning is caused by the drawing of the third figure based on the third figure random number, the movable piece 18b of the fourth figure starting winning opening 18 is opened so that the fourth figure starting winning opening 18 is opened. Set. In addition, in the universal figure lottery based on the third universal figure random number, similar to the universal figure lottery based on the fourth universal figure random number in the above-mentioned embodiment, it is set so that there is a 100% probability of winning. Then, after setting in this way, the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number are subject to the regular figure lottery in the stored order, and the third universal figure random number is irrespective of the stored order. , The first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number are prioritized in the universal figure lottery, and the fourth universal figure random number is the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number regardless of the stored order. Alternatively, the third universal figure random number may be prioritized to be the subject of the universal figure lottery.
In such a case, when the general figure lottery based on the first universal figure random number or the second universal figure random number wins, the above-mentioned movable member opens and the game ball enters the third universal figure start winning opening 17 This makes it possible to store four sets of the third universal figure random numbers. After that, a public drawing lottery based on the third universal drawing random number stored first is carried out, but since this is always a win in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 18b opens and the game is started to the fourth universal drawing start winning opening 18 It becomes possible to enter a sphere, and four sets of fourth universal figure random numbers can be stored. When four sets of the fourth universal figure random numbers are stored, after the movable piece 18b is closed, the second specific game based on the universal figure lottery by the fourth universal figure random numbers is played four times in a row. Then, when all the second specific games are completed, a public figure lottery based on the third universal figure random number stored second is performed, the movable piece 18b is opened again, and the game ball is moved to the fourth universal figure start winning opening 18. It is possible to enter. As a result, when four sets of the fourth universal figure random numbers are stored, the second specific game is again played four times in a row, as described above.
That is, when set as described above, the number of sets of the third universal figure random number stored during opening of the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 is stored during opening of the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18. The second specific game in which the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS is opened is executed by the number of times the set number of the set fourth universal figure random numbers is multiplied. Therefore, the chances of winning a prize ball based on the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 14 are increased, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, for example, the third universal figure random number and the fourth universal figure random number are given priority over the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number in the universal figure lottery, while the third universal figure random number and the fourth universal figure random number are set. In relation to the universal figure random number, it is set to be the target of the universal figure lottery in the order in which they are stored, and also in the relation to the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number in the order of being stored. May be.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, four normal figure start of the first universal figure start winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 and the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18. Although there is a winning opening, it is not limited to this.
For example, three universal figure starting prize holes, a first ordinary figure starting prize hole 15, a second ordinary figure starting prize hole 16 and a third ordinary figure starting prize hole 17, are provided, and the third ordinary figure start prize hole 17 is opened and closed. Provide possible movable members. Further, when the winning combination is made in the drawing drawing based on the third random number, the opening / closing door 14b of the general winning opening device NS is opened and the general winning opening 14 is set to the open state. In addition, in the universal figure lottery based on the third universal figure random number, it is set so as to win with a probability of 100%. Then, after setting in this way, the first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number are subject to the regular figure lottery in the stored order, and the third universal figure random number is irrespective of the stored order. The first universal figure random number and the second universal figure random number may be prioritized for the universal figure lottery.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, and the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18 are all game balls. The universal figure random number is obtained based on the entry of the regular figure, and it is determined whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (movable piece 18b, opening / closing door 14b) based on the obtained universal figure random number (the universal figure lottery However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a special symbol random number is acquired based on the entry of a game ball, and the special electric accessory is operated (the special winning opening is opened) based on the acquired special symbol random number. It may be configured as a device (for executing the special drawing lottery).
More specifically, the general winning opening 14 is configured as a big winning opening, and the opening / closing door 14b provided therein is configured as a special electric accessory, so that the first winning combination starting prize opening 15 and the second winning combination starting Based on the entry of game balls into the winning opening 16 and the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, the first universal drawing lottery for deciding whether or not to open the movable piece 18b is performed in the order of entering the ball, and the movable piece 18b. When the game ball enters the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 during the opening of, a special symbol random number is acquired, and the opening / closing door 14b as a special electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times based on the acquired special symbol random number. The special figure lottery for deciding whether or not the game can be executed may be performed prior to the entry of the game ball into the other universal figure starting prize hole.
In addition, based on the entry of the game balls into the first universal figure starting winning opening 15 and the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the above-mentioned special lottery is performed in the order of entry (or to one of the universal figure starting winning opening). The above-mentioned special lottery is performed based on the entry into the other universal figure starting prize hole prior to the entry of), and based on the entry of the game ball into the third universal figure starting prize hole 17, Whether or not the movable piece 18b provided in the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 is opened regardless of whether the game ball enters the first universal opening starting winning opening 15 and the second universal opening winning opening 16 You may make it perform the 1st universal drawing lottery which determines.
Further, the special electric accessory may be provided not only in one piece but also in plural pieces, for example, both the opening / closing door 14b provided in the general winning opening 14 and the movable piece 18b provided in the fourth ordinary figure starting winning opening 18 are special. It may be configured as an electric accessory.
Note that the above-described modified examples may be combined with each other within a possible range.

  The pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, the third universal figure starting winning opening 17, and the fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 in the above-described embodiment are the entry areas of the present invention. Equivalent to. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the profit giving determination means of the present invention. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the point of the general drawing lottery in the order in which the first general-purpose random number, the second general-purpose random number, and the third general-purpose random number are stored is in the predetermined entry area of the present invention. It is equivalent to making an alternative decision based on the entry of the game ball. In addition, regarding the fourth universal figure random number in the above-mentioned embodiment, the point that the fourth universal figure random number is targeted for the universal figure lottery over the other universal figure random numbers regardless of the stored order is that the predetermined entry of the present invention is performed. It is equivalent to making a decision separately from a decision made alternatively based on the entry of a game ball into the area. In addition, the opening of the movable piece 18b in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a gaming profit that can be given based on the alternative determination of the present invention. In addition, the opening of the opening / closing door 14b in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a gaming profit that can be given based on a decision made separately from the decision made alternatively of the present invention. Further, the general winning opening 14 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the general area of the present invention. Further, the first universal figure starting winning opening 15, the second universal figure starting winning opening 16, and the third universal figure starting winning opening 17 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the normal entry area of the present invention. The fourth universal figure starting winning opening 18 in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific entry area of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine NS General winning a prize device 14 General winning a prize port 14b Opening / closing door 15 1st universal figure starting winning award 16 Second universal starting award winning 17 Third universal starting award winning 18 18th universal starting award winning 18b Movable piece 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 main RAM

Claims (2)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A plurality of entry areas provided in the game area, into which game balls can enter,
Profit giving determination means for deciding whether or not to give a predetermined game profit to the player when the game ball enters each of the entry areas is provided,
The profit giving determination means is
The decision is alternatively made based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry area, or based on the entry of the game ball into an entry area different from the predetermined entry area, the game is entered into the predetermined entry area. It is possible to make said decision separately from said decision which is alternatively made based on the entry of a ball,
It is characterized in that a gaming profit that can be awarded based on the alternative decision that is made alternatively and a gaming profit that can be awarded based on the decision that is made separately from the alternative decision that is made are different. A gaming machine to do. With a general area that can be displaced into an open state where the game ball can enter and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter,
As the entry area, at least a plurality of normal entry areas and one specific entry area are provided, and the particular entry area is in an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. Displaceable,
The profit giving determination means is
When the game ball enters the normal entry area, the determination is made in the order in which the game ball entered, but when the game ball enters the specific entry area, the game ball enters the normal entry area. It is possible to make the determination based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry area before the determination based on, and based on the entry of the game ball into the normal entry area, It is determined whether or not to displace from the closed state to the open state, and based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry area, it is set to determine whether or not to displace the general area from the closed state to the open state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is played.

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