JP2020162956A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing expectation degree for prize ball acquisition after finish of a jackpot game, and comprising a rich amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A jackpot pattern of a special pattern can be selected from a first probability variation pattern, a second probability variation pattern and a normal pattern, when the first probability variation pattern is selected, a state is shifted to a high probability and electronic support state after a jackpot game, and with a condition of reaching to a prescribed variation number, variation of a second special pattern is performed for a first variation time, and the game state is shifted to a high probability and non-electronic support state and the state becomes advantageous for acquisition of small winning. When the second probability variation pattern is selected, the state is shifted to the high probability and electronic support state after the jackpot game, and with achievement of the condition, a variation time of the second special pattern is changed to a second variation time longer than the first variation time, the state is shifted to the high probability and non-electronic support state. When the normal pattern is selected, the state is shifted to the low probability and electronic support state after jackpot game, and with achievement of the condition, the variation time of the second special pattern is set to the second variation time, and the state is shifted to a low probability and non-normal electronic accessory support state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a gaming machine capable of shifting the gaming state after a big hit game to a state in which the winning probability of a big hit is high.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a gaming machine, is provided with a game configuration that is advantageous for winning a prize ball by performing a hit / fail judgment on a special symbol and performing a big hit game or a small hit game when the judgment result is won. Is the mainstream.

Further, in this type of pachinko machine, Patent Document 1 states that after the jackpot game is completed, the game state has a high probability of winning a special symbol winning / failing judgment and a high probability of easily entering a general electric accessory. It is possible to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous for the next big hit, with or without a normal power support state, and by shifting the game state from a high-probability normal power support state to a high-probability non-normal power support state, it is small. A game state in which a hit game is frequently performed (so-called small hit rush state) is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-051327

However, a gaming machine that can shift to a small hit rush state, such as the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, is in a small hit rush state even if the normal electric support state ends after the end of the big hit game. If it does not shift to, not only will the player's expectation for winning the prize ball due to the small hit rush state be lost, but also the player will be given a double shock that the game state after the big hit game is not in a high probability state. As a result, there was a problem that the interest in the game was inevitably reduced.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention raises expectations for the player to win a prize ball after the jackpot game is completed, and provides a game machine with a rich interest in the game.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
At least the first starting port where the game ball flowing down the left game area of the game board is arranged so that it can enter,
The second starting port located in the right game area and
A normal drawing operation port located in either the left game area or the right game area,
At least a normal electric accessory that is placed at a position where a game ball that flows down the game area where the normal drawing operating port is located can enter, and is opened according to the result of a lottery caused by entering the normal drawing operating port. ,
Based on the numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the entry into the first starting port, or the numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the entry into the second starting port. At least the winning / failing determination means for executing the winning / failing determination related to the small hit and the big hit,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol selection means for selecting the big hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided.
The jackpot symbol selection means can select at least the first probability variation symbol and the normal symbol as the jackpot symbol.
If the selected jackpot symbol is the first probability variation symbol,
After the big hit game, the game state shifts to a high probability and general electric accessory support state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy to enter the ordinary electric accessory.
On condition that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined number of fluctuations in this state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is the first fluctuation time. It is carried out in, and the game state shifts to a non-general electric accessory support state with a high probability, making it advantageous for acquiring small hits.
If the selected jackpot symbol is a normal symbol,
After the big hit game, the game state shifts to a low probability and general electric accessory support state that facilitates entry into the ordinary electric accessory with a low probability of winning, and when the condition is achieved, the above-mentioned first 2 The fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is changed to the second fluctuation time which is longer than the first fluctuation time, and the gaming state is changed to the non-common electric accessory support state with a low probability. In the transition game machine
The jackpot symbol selection means can further select the second probability variation symbol as the jackpot symbol.
If the selected jackpot symbol is the second probability variation symbol,
After the big hit game, the game state shifts to the general electric accessory support state with high probability, and when the condition is achieved, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the hit / fail judgment is changed to the second fluctuation time, and the game The configuration is such that the state shifts to a non-general utility support state with a high probability.

It is desirable that the game machine has a configuration in which the game area is divided according to the firing power of firing the game ball. When the game ball is launched with a force less than the predetermined launch power, the game ball is caused to flow down to the left game area, while when the game ball is launched with a force equal to or more than the predetermined launch power, the game ball is caused to flow down to the right game area. It is configured.

In addition, the game machine can enter the ordinary electric accessory by extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory in the high probability and the universal accessory support state or the low probability and the ordinary electric accessory support state. A configuration that facilitates is desirable.

Further, the game machine is in a so-called latent probability change state so that it is difficult to judge that the winning probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a probability change to a high probability after the big hit game. .. On the other hand, after the big hit game, the latent normal state is set so that it is difficult to judge even if the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is low.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine, the variation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the game state with high probability and the utility accessory support state and the low probability and the utility accessory support state. Set to. In addition, the first fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extremely shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high-probability and non-genuine accessory support state after the big hit game due to the first probability variation symbol. Set. Further, the second fluctuation time of the second special symbol is the second in the high-probability and non-conventional accessory support state and the low-probability and non-conventional accessory support state after the big hit game caused by the second probability variation symbol. 1 It is desirable to set a time extremely longer than the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

After the big hit game, the gaming machine configured in this way has the first special symbol and the second special symbol regardless of whether the game state has a high probability and a general electric accessory support state or a low probability and a general electric accessory support state. On condition that the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of fluctuations, the support of the ordinary electric accessory ends. Then, even if the small hit rush state, which is advantageous for obtaining small hits, does not occur when the support for the ordinary electric accessory is completed, there is a high probability and a non-general electric accessory support state or a low probability depending on the game situation. Moreover, it is difficult for the player to determine which state is the non-general utility support state. Therefore, even if the expectation for winning the prize ball due to the small hit rush state is cut off, the player can maintain the expectation that the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player to win the prize ball after the jackpot game is completed, and to realize a game machine with a rich interest in the game.

As described in claim 2, in the gaming machine, the normal drawing operating port and the ordinary electric accessory are arranged in the right gaming area. The ordinary electric accessory has a configuration having a second starting port.

The game machine configured in this way facilitates entry into a normal electric accessory in a high probability and general electric accessory support state or a low probability and general electric accessory support state after a big hit game, and thus a player. Plays a right-handed game aiming at an ordinary electric accessory placed in the right game area. High probability due to the first probability variation symbol and high probability by achieving the condition (the fluctuation related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations) from the support state of the utility object. When shifting to the probabilistic and non-genuine accessory support state, the first fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set to be extremely shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, and the small hit rush state is advantageous for acquiring small hits. By doing so, the player performs a right-handed game aiming at the second starting port (ordinary electric accessory) arranged in the right game area.
High probability due to the second probability variation symbol and low probability due to the transition from the high probability and non-common utility support state to the high probability and non-common utility support state due to the achievement of the condition, and due to the normal symbol. In addition, when the condition is achieved from the normal electric utility support state to the non-general electric utility support state with a low probability, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extended from the first fluctuation time. The fluctuation time is set to 2, and by setting the second fluctuation time to be extremely longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the player avoids entering the second starting port in the right game area and left. A left-handed game is performed aiming at the first starting port in the game area. At this time, the player has a high probability due to the fact that the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is the second fluctuation time and the game situation such as the striking method recommended (promoted) by being in the non-normal electric support state. It is not possible to determine whether the state is a probabilistic and non-common utility support state or a low probability and non-common utility support state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state and maintain this feeling of expectation.

As described in claim 3, in the gaming machine, the normal drawing operating port is arranged in the left gaming area. The ordinary electric accessory is configured so that the game ball flowing down the left game area can enter the ball.

The game machine configured in this way facilitates entry into a normal electric accessory in a high probability and general electric accessory support state or a low probability and general electric accessory support state after a big hit game, and thus a player. Plays a left-handed game aiming at an ordinary electric accessory placed in the left game area. When the condition is achieved from the high-probability and non-general-purpose accessory support state due to the first probabilistic variation symbol to the high-probability and non-general-purpose accessory support state, the first variation of the second special symbol By setting the time extremely shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and setting it to the small hit rush state which is advantageous for acquiring the small hit, the player can use the second starting port (normal electric combination) arranged in the right game area. A right-handed game is performed aiming at the object).
High probability due to the second probability variation symbol and low probability due to the transition from the high probability and non-common utility support state to the high probability and non-common utility support state due to the achievement of the condition, and due to the normal symbol. In addition, when the condition is achieved from the normal electric utility support state to the non-general electric utility support state with a low probability, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extended from the first fluctuation time. The fluctuation time is set to 2, and by setting the second fluctuation time to be extremely longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the player avoids entering the second starting port in the right game area and left. A left-handed game is performed aiming at the first starting port in the game area. At this time, the player has a high probability due to the fact that the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is the second fluctuation time and the game situation such as the striking method recommended (promoted) by being in the non-normal electric support state. It is not possible to determine whether the state is a probabilistic and non-common utility support state or a low probability and non-common utility support state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state and maintain this feeling of expectation.

As described in claim 4, the gaming machine includes effect control means. The effect control means provides a latent state notification effect of which jackpot symbol the jackpot game is due to, and the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game reach a predetermined number of fluctuations. It will be feasible until the conditions are met. On the other hand, the latent state notification effect is the first latent state notification effect of whether or not the jackpot symbol is due to the first probability variation symbol, and whether or not the jackpot symbol is due to the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol. It is a configuration including the second latent state notification effect of.

In the game machine configured in this way, the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are predetermined fluctuations in the high probability and general electric accessory support state or the low probability and general electric accessory support state after the jackpot game is completed. By the time the number of times is reached, the first probability variation symbol may be positively notified in the first latent state notification effect. In this case, the player can be reassured that the change is probable and that a small hit rush will occur when the predetermined number of fluctuations is reached, and the player plays the game with a margin. On the other hand, even if a negative notification is given that it is not the first probabilistic symbol, the player can still maintain the expectation that it is probable, although it is a pity that he missed the small hit rush.

Further, in the game machine, the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined number of fluctuations in the high probability and general electric accessory support state or the low probability and general electric accessory support state after the jackpot game is completed. By then, the second latent state notification effect may give a positive notification that the symbol is the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol. In this case, the player plays the game with a margin from the sense of security that the probability change is obtained and the sense of expectation that the small hit rush is obtained. On the other hand, even if a negative notification is given that the symbol is not the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol, the player is motivated to draw a big hit while the ordinary electric accessory is supported.

Therefore, depending on the latent state notification effect of whether or not the game shifts to the small hit rush and whether or not it is probable, and the game state that shifts after a predetermined number of fluctuations, the player gradually has emotions such as expectations and inspiration for the game. Since it is evoked, it contributes to the improvement of interest. Furthermore, by the latent state notification effect, the player is in a psychological state with a sense of security, anticipation, and motivation, and when the predetermined number of fluctuations is reached, the player is latent or manifested together with the state of being actually transferred. You can recognize the playing state you are in.

As described in claim 5, the gaming machine has a high probability and the non-common electric accessory support state, and the first fluctuation time of the second special symbol is the first in the high probability and non-general electric accessory support state. It is set shorter than the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Further, the second fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set to be longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the low-probability and non-conventional accessory support state and the high-probability and non-conventional accessory support state. To.

In the gaming machine configured in this way, the first fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the high-probability and non-conventional accessory support state is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, so that it is a small hit. In the rush state, right-handed games can be effectively recommended. Further, the second fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set to be longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the low-probability and non-conventional accessory support state and the high-probability and non-conventional accessory support state. Therefore, it is possible to effectively recommend a left-handed game without a small hit rush after the end of support for a normal electric accessory.

It is a front view of the game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the MPU mounted on the main control device. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the random number generation circuit provided in MPU. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of a power-source board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification. It is explanatory drawing about the jackpot symbol of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing about the fluctuation table of a special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the "starting process" executed by a main control unit. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows "input determination processing" which is executed in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "general figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "right / wrong judgment process" which is executed in interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in a hit / fail judgment process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the "special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is a sixth flowchart which shows the "special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is a 7th flowchart which shows the "special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 4th flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is explanatory drawing about the 1st game situation after the jackpot game is finished. It is a timing chart which shows the 1st game situation after the big hit game ends. This is a first display example showing a display mode of the effect. This is a second display example showing a display mode of the effect. This is a third display example showing a display mode of the effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "latent state notification effect processing A" executed by the effect symbol control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "latent state notification effect processing B" executed by the effect symbol control device. This is a fourth display example showing a display mode of the effect. This is a fifth display example showing a display mode of the effect. It is a front view of the game board of the game machine in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing about the 2nd game situation after the jackpot game is finished. It is a 2nd timing chart which shows the 2nd game situation after the big hit game ends. It is a front view of the game board of the game machine in 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

<First Example>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2A (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. A launch handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launch device is activated by operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2A. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR that reads and writes a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171 and a payment switch 172 of a payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) and a payment display on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2A is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Further, in the game area, the center case 200 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. As a result, the game area 20 includes a left game area 20L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined firing power or less, and a right in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined firing power or more. It is divided into a game area 20R. A large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20.

In the center case 200, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

A game ball can always enter the center case 200 at a position directly below the center in the left-right direction, and the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is executed due to the entry. The first special figure start port 23 is arranged. When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as the hold memory of the first special figure.

Further, the first large winning opening 25 is arranged at a position directly below the first special drawing starting opening 23. The first large winning opening 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory, and is a winning opening that can be opened in a predetermined opening mode in a round game of a big hit game.

The entry into the first special drawing start opening 23 and the first large winning opening 25 arranged in this way is mainly aimed at by letting the game ball flow down to the left game area 20L by "left-handed".

Further, in the left game area 20L, a plurality (three) general winning openings 27 capable of always entering a ball are arranged at a position diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and at a position on the left side of the first special drawing start opening 23. Has been done.

In the right game area 20R, the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. The normal figure operating port 21 is a gate through which a game ball can pass through, and a hit / fail determination of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) is performed due to the passage of the game ball. When a game ball enters the normal figure operating port 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a hold memory of the normal figure.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operating port 21. The general electric accessory 22 is provided with a pair of left and right blades that can be opened and closed, and is usually a ball-entry device in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. Then, when the winning is determined by the hit / fail judgment of the normal drawing, the blades are opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the ball can be entered.

A second special drawing start port 24 is arranged inside the general electric accessory 22. The second special figure start port 24 is configured so that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter the ball. The second special figure start opening 24 is a winning opening in which the winning / failing determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is executed due to the entry into the ball. When the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as the hold memory of the second special figure.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a second large winning opening 26 opened and closed by an opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory 22 is arranged on the downstream side of the general electric accessory 22. The second large winning opening 26 is a winning opening that can be opened in a small hit game.

When entering the normal drawing operating port 21, the general electric accessory 22, the second special drawing starting port 24, and the second large winning opening 26 arranged in this way, the game ball is mainly right-handed by "right-handed". Aim by flowing down to the game area 20R.

The game area 20 is provided with an out port 203 at the bottom of the board surface directly below the first large winning opening 25 to take in the game balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the game area 20 without entering various winning openings. ing.

The game board 2A has a first special figure display device 281 and a second special figure display device 283 composed of a 7-segment display, and four LED displays in the outer region of the outer rail 201 at the lower right end thereof. The first special figure holding number display device 282 and the second special figure holding number display device 284 are arranged. Further, in the same area, a normal symbol display device 285 and a normal symbol hold number display device 286, which are composed of a plurality of LED indicators, are arranged.

FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2A is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2A, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33 from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32, and the upper plate 12 Will be paid out to. In addition, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the ball rentals that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2A, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided on the back side of the power supply board 45.

The main control device 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch (SW) 401 and a setting key switch (SW) 402. The RWM clear switch 401 is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM 630 (RAM, see FIG. 5) built in the main control device 40. The RWM clear switch 401 may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45.

The setting key switch 402 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted in the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function capable of changing the setting of the jackpot probability by the operation of an employee of the gaming facility, and the employee of the gaming facility powers the machine with the setting key switch 402 turned on. By inputting, the setting of the jackpot probability can be changed and the setting can be confirmed. The RWM clear switch 401 is also operated when changing the setting of the jackpot probability.

Further, the main control device 40 is provided with a performance display device 403 including four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device 403 on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device 403 at a position invisible to the player during the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 that turns on the LED when the main control device 40 determines that the fraud has occurred and notifies the employees of the amusement facility that the fraud has occurred. ing.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal plate 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal plate 38 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 4). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal plate for transmitting a signal to the hall computer 500 includes a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and a frame side (outer frame 10). , Terminals for outputting signals output from the front frame 11 and inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500), but in this embodiment, the game is played via one external connection terminal plate 38. A signal indicating the state and the game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500.

Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal figure on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs the final display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and enables the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24. The opening time and the number of times of opening the utility accessory 22 is, for example, 3.5 seconds x 1 time in the normal state, and 8 seconds in the gaming state advantageous to the player (probability change state and the utility accessory support state described later). × Set to 1 time.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281 and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 38) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure, and the extracted random numbers are used in the second special figure. A predetermined number is stored as hold storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value of the second special figure stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and confirms the second special figure after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the second special symbol on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

The variable display and the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corner of the game board 2A. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo-effect display by the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 47 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player through the pseudo-effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 in the pseudo-effect display, and if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo-effect symbol 700 is variablely displayed in the pseudo-effect display, thereby making a big hit in the hit / fail determination. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, respectively. Therefore, the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure are fluctuating at the same time, in the pseudo-effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the pachinko machine 1 becomes the main body according to the current game situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo-effect display targeting fluctuations in either one of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure start port 23 is recommended depending on the game situation, the effect symbol display device 47 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. carry out. On the other hand, in a gaming state in which a right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start port 24 is recommended, the effect symbol display device 47 performs a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure.

When the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate at the same time, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 display only the pseudo effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 47. Not limited to this, when the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is performed and the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends, the other special figure is small in the corner of the display screen. The effect display corresponding to the start of the fluctuation of the above and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct is a big hit according to the confirmed mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit game is performed. In this big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first big winning opening 25. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 starts opening the first large winning opening 25 when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed, or after starting opening the first large winning opening 25. When the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number of winnings (10 in this embodiment), a series of actions such as closing the first large winning opening 25 is performed a predetermined number of times.

For example, as the big hit game, one game is selected from a plurality of types of big hit games such as a 15R big hit game in which 15 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode and a 10R big hit game in which 10 rounds are performed. .. The type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined according to the hit / fail determination that causes the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is performed. In this small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, when the second special figure determination result is a small hit and the second special figure is a definite display indicating a small hit, the first 1 The fluctuation of the special figure is interrupted. Then, the fluctuation of the first special figure is interrupted during the small hit game of the second special figure, and is restarted after the end of the small hit game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, the determination result of either the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, and the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit. When the final display indicating that the 2 special figures are big hits is made, the fluctuation of the other 2nd special figure or the 1st special figure is stopped. In this case, even if the hit / fail judgment of the other is performed during the fluctuation in which one special figure becomes a big hit, the loss judgment is forcibly made, so that the change of the other special figure is stopped at the lost symbol and confirmed. To.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability fluctuation machine, and is roughly classified into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the first winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first winning opening 25 is open. Further, in the gaming state in which the first large winning opening 25 is closed, there are two gaming states, a normal gaming state (low probability state) and a probability variation state (high probability state) which is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state. Is included. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than that in the normal gaming state. For example, the probabilistic state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots, a probability variation jackpot and a normal jackpot. The pachinko machine 1 selects a probabilistic symbol as a jackpot symbol when a probabilistic jackpot is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probabilistic state after the big hit game.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the pachinko machine is successful, depending on the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure, as the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probabilistic state. The function of supporting the pachinko machine (the time saving function of the pachinko machine / the function of extending the opening of the pachinko machine) is added. This normal electric support state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period. In this normal power support state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of fluctuation display times of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure performed within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a normal symbol (non-probability variation symbol) as the jackpot symbol when a normal jackpot is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a general electric support function (a time saving function of a general drawing / an opening extension function of a general electric accessory) after a big hit game. This normal electric support state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is in the probabilistic and non-genuine support state, with the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). Then, it is possible to shift to a gaming state (so-called small hit rush) which is advantageous for acquiring a small hit game.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls game progress and the like. is there. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

(2-1: Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Then, the output signal from the main control device 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test device via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38.

The main control device 40 includes a glass frame opening switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3). ) Is open or not, and an inner frame opening switch 502 for detecting whether or not is open is connected. In the figure, the switch is simply referred to as SW. The glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 40.

Further, in the main control device 40, the first special figure start port switch 503 and the second special figure start port switch 503, which detects the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Fig. 2 Special figure start port switch 504 for detecting entry into the start port 24 (see FIG. 2), normal symbol operation switch 505 for detecting entry into the normal figure operation port 21 (see FIG. 2), first First count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2), second count switch 507 that counts the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2), general winning A general winning opening switch 508 for detecting the entry of a ball into the opening 27 (see FIG. 2) and an out opening switch 509 for detecting a game ball taken in the out opening 203 are connected. Then, these 1st special figure start port switch 503, 2nd special figure start port switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, general winning port switch 508, and out port switch 509. Outputs each detection signal to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 drives the first large winning opening solenoid 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 to control the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2) and the second large winning opening. The mouth solenoid 511 is driven to control the opening and closing of the second large winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2). In the figure, the solenoid is simply referred to as SOL. Furthermore, the main control device 40 drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 512 to control the opening and closing of the utility accessory 22 (see FIG. 2).

The main control device 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure display device 281, a first special figure hold number display device 282, a second special figure display device 283, and a second special figure display device 281 connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. The display control of the figure hold number display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285, and the normal symbol hold number display device 286 is performed.

(2-1-1: Schematic configuration of MPU600)
Here, referring to FIG. 5, the MPU 600 (Micro) mounted on the main control device 40
The processing unit) will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, a RAM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. Each of the CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 is connected via the internal bus 601. The internal bus 601 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via the external bus interface 602. It is communicatively connected to various switches and various devices (see FIG. 4). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 611 indicates a general-purpose register of the CPU 610.

(2-1-2: ROM620)
The ROM 620 includes a first special figure hit / miss determination table 621a, a first special figure symbol selection table 622a, a first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a, a second special figure hit / miss judgment table 621b, and the like. The 2 special figure symbol selection table 622b, the 2nd special figure variation pattern selection table 623b, and the reach determination table 624 are stored.

The hit / fail determination table 621a for the first special figure is used for the hit / miss determination of the first special figure. The hit / fail determination table 621a for the first special figure includes a plurality of hit / miss determination tables that are properly used according to the game state and the stage set value (simply also referred to as the set value) described later. The symbol selection table 622a for the first special symbol is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 as a result of determining whether or not the first special symbol is correct. The variation pattern selection table 623a for the first special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281. The variation pattern selection table 623a for the first special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are properly used according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The pass / fail determination table 621b for the second special figure is used for the pass / fail determination of the second special figure. The second special figure hit / fail determination table 621b includes a plurality of hit / fail determination tables that can be used properly according to the game state, the setting stage value, and the like. The second special symbol symbol selection table 622b is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 283 as a result of determining whether or not the second special symbol is correct. The variation pattern selection table 623b for the second special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the second special figure display device 283. The variation pattern selection table for the second special figure 623b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are properly used according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The reach determination table 624 is used for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not. The reach determination table 624 is a pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 38) that is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure, and shows a deviation after the reach effect. Is used to determine whether or not to perform a reach-out effect.

Further, the ROM 620 further stores a normal drawing hit / miss determination table 621c, a normal drawing symbol selection table 622c, and a normal drawing variation pattern selection table 623c. The hit / miss determination table 621c for ordinary symbols is used for hit / fail determination of ordinary symbols. The symbol selection table 622c for ordinary symbols is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285 as a result of determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct. The fluctuation pattern selection table 623c for ordinary symbols is used when selecting a fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285.

(2-1-3: RWM630)
The RWM 630 stores the first special figure reservation storage area 631, the second special figure reservation storage area 632, the normal drawing reservation storage area 633, the probability variation counter 634, the electric support counter 635, and the stage setting value. The area 636 and the mode value storage area 637 are stored.

The reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure stores the number of reserved balls of the first special figure, and the reserved storage area 632 for the second special figure stores the number of reserved balls of the second special figure. The reserved storage area 633 for the normal figure stores the number of reserved balls in the normal figure. The upper limit of the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure, the reserved storage area 632 for the second special figure, and the reserved storage area 633 for the normal drawing is four.

The probability variation counter 634 is used to count the probability variation number M. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 becomes a probabilistic big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of becoming a big hit in the hit / fail judgment is higher than the normal game state (low probability state) after the big hit game is completed. It shifts to the probabilistic state (high probability state) where the value becomes higher. At this time, a predetermined value (10000 in this embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter 634 as the value of the probability variation number M. The value of the probability variation number M decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail determination is performed, and when the probability variation number M becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the probability variation state to the normal gaming state. The RWM 630 is provided with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state. This probability change flag is set to "1" when the game state is in the probability change state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not in the probability change state.

The electric support counter 635 is used for counting the number of times N is supported by the electric power. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 hits a normal jackpot in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the general electric accessory support state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, a predetermined value (30 in this embodiment) is set in the electric support counter 635 as the value of the number of times of normal electric support N. The value of the normal electric support number N decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail judgment is performed, and when the normal electric support number N becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the normal electric support state to the normal gaming state. The RWM630 is provided with an electric support flag indicating that the game state is the normal electric support state. This electric support flag is set to "1" when the game state is the normal electric support state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the general electric support state.

(2-1-4: Stage setting value)
The stage setting value storage area 636 stores the stage setting value, which is a value related to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets, for example, the stage setting values 1 to 3 divided into three stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination in the stage setting value storage area 636. Then, the main control device 40 determines the pass / fail determination table used in the pass / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the stage set value stored in the stage set value storage area 636.

In this embodiment, the main control device 40 is designed to set a value from "1 to 3" as the stage setting value to be stored in the stage setting value storage area 636, whereas the stage setting value storage area 636 is used. When a value other than "1 to 3" is stored in, it is determined that some kind of fraudulent activity or an abnormality of RWM630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 40 notifies the employees of the amusement facility or the like by using the fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

(2-1-5: Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 637 stores a "mode value" indicating which of the four transition modes in which the pachinko machine 1 shifts after the power is turned on.

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 is set to the "game mode", the "setting confirmation mode", the "setting change mode", and the "game stop mode". Move to one of the transition modes.

The game mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 is in a playable state. In addition, the game mode includes a "backup recovery mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 630 is restored when the power is cut off immediately before and then the mode is shifted to the game mode, and the backup data saved in the RWM 630 when the power is cut off immediately before. Includes "RWM clear mode" that shifts to the game mode after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "0", the main control device 40 shifts to the game mode.

The setting confirmation mode is a transition mode set when an employee of the amusement facility or the like confirms the stage setting value currently set in the pachinko machine 1. The setting change mode is a transition mode set when changing the stage setting value set in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 disables the game when the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

Further, when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "1", the main control device 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "2". , The main control device 40 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode are terminated when a predetermined operation is performed by an employee of the amusement facility or the like. After the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode ends, the main control device 40 shifts to the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 637.

The setting confirmation mode, setting change mode, and game stop mode are transition modes that can be shifted only when the power is turned on. That is, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to a transition mode other than the game mode after shifting to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode after the power is turned on. Further, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to any of the setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode after shifting to the game mode.

The game stop mode is a transition mode that is set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 630. When the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, "3" is stored as the mode value in the mode value storage area 637.

(2-1-6: Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 5, the counter circuit 640 performs time counting processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs time counting processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a fluctuation time timer 651 in which the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected fluctuation pattern. The main control device 40 displays the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure until the fluctuation time timer 651 becomes 0, and when the fluctuation time timer 651 becomes 0, the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed. Display.

(2-1-7: Random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates a hardware random number to be used in the processing performed by the main control device 40. Examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 660 include a large hit determination random number used for the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure, and a hit determination random number used for the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol. Then, the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number value set in the first special figure hit / fail determination table 621a or the second special figure hit / fail determination table 621b. Judge that the result is a big hit.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the main control device 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the first special figure hold storage area 631. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the main control device 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the second special figure reserved storage area 632. Further, when the game ball enters the normal drawing operation port 21, the main control device 40 stores the extracted hit determination random number in the normal drawing reservation storage area 633.

The random number circuit 660 generates a big hit symbol determination random number 1 and a big hit determination random number 2 used for selecting a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. Then, the main control device 40 sets the extracted big hit symbol determination random number 1 and jackpot symbol determination random number 2 and the random number values set in the first special symbol symbol selection table 622a or the second special symbol symbol selection table 622b. Based on the above, a special symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

Similarly, the random number circuit 660 generates a hit determination random number used for selecting a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. Then, the main control device 40 determines the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted random number for determining the winning symbol and the random number value set in the normal symbol symbol selection table 622c.

Further, the random number circuit 660 generates a reach determination random number used for determining whether or not to perform the reach off effect. Then, the main control device 40 determines whether or not to perform the reach out-of-reach effect based on the extracted random number for reach determination and the random number value set in the reach determination table 624.

Further, the random number circuit 660 uses the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number 1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number 2 used for selecting the fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283. Generate. Then, the main control device 40 uses the extracted special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and special figure variation pattern determination random number 2 and the first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a or the second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b. Based on the random number value set in, the fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

Further, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number for determining a normal symbol variation pattern used for selecting a variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285. Then, the main control device 40 displays the fluctuation pattern on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted random number 2 for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal map and the random number value set in the fluctuation pattern selection table 623c for the normal map. decide.

As shown in FIG. 6, the random number circuit 660 includes a random number generation circuit 661, three random number value registers 662A to 662C, a random number value capture register 663, and a random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. The random number generation circuit 661 is activated at the same time as the MPU 600 is energized, and updates the random number value at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 650 (see FIG. 5).

Each of the random number value registers 662A to 662C stores the random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 661. The random number value capture register 663 is used when designating the random number value registers 662A to 662C for storing the random number values. For example, when the random value is stored in the random value register 662A, the main controller 40 sets "1" in the random value capture register 663. Similarly, the main controller 40 sets "2" in the random number value capture register 663 when storing the random number value in the random number value register 662B, and stores the random number value in the random number value register 662C. Set "3" in the capture register 663.

The random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C indicate whether or not a random number value is captured in the respective random number value registers 662A to 662C. Specifically, when a random number value is taken into the random number value registers 662A to 662C, the main controller 40 sets "1" in the corresponding random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. Then, when the main control device 40 refers to the random number values stored in each of the random number value registers 662A to 662C, the main control device 40 sets "0" in the referenced random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. As a result, the main control device 40 can grasp whether or not the random number values are stored in the respective random number value registers 662A to 662C.

(2-2: Payout control device 41)
Returning to FIG. 4, the payout control device 41 will be described. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control device 41 is connected to the glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 via the payout relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal board 530. Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information about the prize ball, information about the open / closed state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, and the like to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. .. Further, the payout control device 41 transmits a launch stop signal for stopping the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 44, if necessary.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the ball-out switch 520 that detects that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530. When the ball-out switch 520 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to a payout motor 521 that pays out the game balls and a payout switch 522 that detects that the game balls have been paid out via the payout relay terminal plate 534. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball, and when the payout switch 522 detects that the game ball has been paid out, a detection signal is given. Is output to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 that detects that the lower plate 13 is full is connected to the payout control device 41. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower plate 13 is full, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

The payout control device 41 stops the payout motor 521 when the detection signal is input from the ball-out switch 520 and when the detection signal is input from the full switch 523. As a result, the payout operation of the prize ball by the payout unit 33 is stopped. The ball-out switch 520 continues to output the detection signal until the ball-out state is resolved, and the full switch 523 continues to output the detection signal until the lower plate 13 is released from the full state. Then, when the input of the detection signal from the ball out switch 520 and the full switch 523 is stopped, the payout control device 41 restarts the drive of the payout motor 521.

When the present invention is adopted for an enclosed game machine or the like in which a game ball enclosed in the machine base is circulated to play a game, the payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed game machine, the game ball) is used from the main control device 40. Is not paid out, so it is preferable to call it a frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be tampered with.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the checkout display device 170 via the CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be bidirectionally communicative. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display device 170. The ball lending switch 171 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of the game ball, and the settlement switch 172 is a switch operated when the player requests the settlement.

When the ball lending switch 171 detects an operation by the player, the ball lending switch 171 outputs an operation signal of the lending request. The lending request signal output by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. Then, when the payout control device 41 receives the loan request signal from the CR unit CR, it drives the payout motor 521 to pay out the game ball and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR.

When the settlement switch 172 detects an operation by the player, the settlement switch 172 outputs an operation signal of the settlement request. The settlement request signal output by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the CR unit CR manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR in response to the settlement request signal. Controls the balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with an fraudulent notification lamp 410, which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives the fraudulent command from the main control device 40, the payout control device 41 can notify the employees of the amusement facility that the fraud has been committed by turning on the fraud notification lamp 410.

(2-3: Sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the effect relay terminal plate 532, and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs effect control based on the command received from the main control device 40. An effect button 15 and a jog dial 16 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42. The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 each input their respective detection signals by operation to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 controls the sound output by driving the speaker 112, and also controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs including the frame-side decorative lamp 113 and the lamps. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch for adjusting the volume output from the speaker 112. The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the volume output from the speaker 112 based on the operation signal input from the volume control switch.

The effect symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the effect symbol control device 43 a command regarding a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays the pseudo effect symbol 700 in response to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47.

Further, when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs an error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decorative lamp 113, and the effect symbol display device 47.

(2-4: Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and enables communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44. The launch control device 44 controls the launch motor 526 based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 and a rotation signal of the launch handle 14, to launch and stop the launch of the game ball.

Further, the launch control device 44 is connected to a launch stop switch 524 provided on the launch handle 14 and a touch switch 525 that detects that the player is in contact with the launch handle 14. When the touch switch 525 detects the contact of the firing handle 14 by the player, the touch switch 525 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44. Then, the launch control device 44 fires the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525. On the other hand, the launch stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the launch control device 44 when there is an operation by the player. Then, when the detection signal is input from the launch stop switch 524, the launch control device 44 stops the launch of the game ball even when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525.

(2-5: Power supply board 45)
As shown in FIG. 7, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671, a power receiving circuit 672, a power failure detection circuit 673, and a backup power supply circuit 674. The power supply circuit 671 converts an AC voltage supplied from an externally provided AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit 672 is provided with a power supply switch 450, and the power supply circuit 671 is connected to the AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 672. When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power supply circuit 671 conducts with the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 671. Then, the power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

The power failure detection circuit 673 monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671. Then, the power failure detection circuit 673 determines that when the supplied voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the power switch 450 is switched to OFF or the power supply is cut off due to the power failure, and the main control device 40 And the power failure detection signal output to the payout control device 41 is set to a high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 673 sets the power failure detection signal to a low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671 rises above a predetermined voltage.

In this embodiment, the power failure detection circuit 673 has been described by taking as an example the case where the power failure detection signal is transmitted to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit 673 transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, and the main control device 40 sends the power failure detection signal to the payout control device 41, or the payout control device 41 to the main control device 41. It may be configured to send a command for power failure to 40.

The backup power supply circuit 674 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 674 charges the DC5V power generated by the power supply circuit 671 while supplying power from the AC power supply, and when a power failure occurs, the backup power supply (DC5V) is used as the RWM630 of the main control device 40 and the payout control. It is supplied to the RWM or the like of the device 41.

In this embodiment, the backup power supply is supplied to the RWM 630 of the main control device 40 and the RWM of the payout control device 41. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has the contents stored in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 when the power is cut off for a certain period of time even after the power is cut off, for example, the gaming state and the prize of the pachinko machine 1. Information such as the number of game balls to be paid out as balls can be retained.

On the other hand, the backup power supply is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.
(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probabilities of the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed according to the set value. For example, when the set value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability). Is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/300, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the probability variation state is set to 26/30. The pachinko machine 1 is not determined to be a small hit in the first special drawing.

When the set value is "2", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is the first special figure and the second special figure. Both figures are set to 1/29. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/290, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the probability variation state is set to 26/29.

When the set value is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is the first special figure and the second special figure. Both figures are set to 1/28. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/280, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the probability variation state is set to 26/28.

In this embodiment, the set value is linked with the winning probability of the big hit and the small hit in the normal state and the winning probability in the probabilistic state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the winning probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is kept constant regardless of the set value, and only one of them is changed according to the set value. There may be. Further, when the set value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the probability variation state while decreasing the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal figure is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal figure is set to "1/60" in the normal state, and is set to "1/1.000" in the probability change state or the normal power support state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic state is set to 10,000 times. With this setting, the probabilistic state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the normal electric support rush rate that shifts to the general electric support state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the general electric support state of the general electric accessory is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 30 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, a big hit game is performed at the first big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, one game is selected from a 15R big hit game in which 15 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened, or a 10R big hit game in which 10 rounds are performed. In each round, the first prize opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or the number of balls entered reaches the specified number of 10.

When the small hit of the second special figure occurs in the pachinko machine 1, the small hit game is performed at the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the Fuden map is won in the Fuden support state, the Fuden accessory 22 is released once for 8 seconds. Further, in the non-general support state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 3.5 seconds. As described above, the opening time of the general electric accessory 22 is configured such that the opening time is changed according to the general electric support state and the non-general electric support state.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure start port 23 are set to "3" for each entry. The prize balls of the second special figure start port 24 are set to "1" for each entry. The prize balls of the first prize opening 25 are set to "10" for each prize. The prize balls of the second prize opening 26 are set to "10" for each prize. The number of prize balls in the general prize opening 27 is set to "10" for each prize.

(4. Variable table of jackpot symbols and special symbols)
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, a jackpot symbol selected and set at the time of jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the game content of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game, and the like are set according to the big hit symbol selected at the time of the big hit determination. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbol is roughly classified into a "first probability variation symbol", a "second probability variation symbol", and a "normal symbol". The jackpot symbol is composed of six types of symbols, from "big hit symbol A" to "big hit symbol F".

The "big hit symbol A", which is the "first probability variation symbol", is a symbol in which a 15-round jackpot game is performed by being set. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the probability change and the normal electric support state. Further, the "big hit symbol A" is a symbol capable of shifting to the small hit rush, which is advantageous for acquiring the small hit game of the second special figure. The details of the small hit rush will be described together with the explanation of the progress of the game after the big hit game, which will be described later.

The "big hit symbol B", which is the "first probability variation symbol", is a symbol in which a 10-round jackpot game is carried out. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the probability change (high probability) and the normal electric support state. Furthermore, it is possible to shift to a small hit rush.

The "big hit symbol C", which is the "second probability variation symbol", is a symbol in which a 15-round jackpot game is carried out. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the probability change and the normal electric support state. It is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

The "big hit symbol D", which is the "second probability variation symbol", is a symbol in which a 10-round jackpot game is carried out. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the probability change and the normal electric support state. It is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

The "big hit symbol E", which is a "normal symbol", is a symbol in which a 15-round jackpot game is performed. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to a non-probability change (low probability) and a normal electric support state. It is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

The "big hit symbol F", which is a "normal symbol", is a symbol in which a 10-round jackpot game is performed. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the non-probable change and the normal electric support state. It is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

As described above, the first probabilistic symbol and the second probabilistic symbol are probabilistic symbols whose game state is set to the probabilistic change and the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed. The first probability variation symbol can be transferred to the small hit rush, whereas the second probability variation symbol cannot be transferred to the small hit rush, and the two are distinguished. Further, each probabilistic symbol and the normal symbol differ in that the former probabilistically changes but the latter does not probabilistically change, but the second probabilistic symbol and the normal symbol cannot shift to the small hit rush, and both are common.

Next, the fluctuation table of the first special figure and the second special figure will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation table is a table for setting the fluctuation time of the symbol accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 includes a "first fluctuation table 00" and a "first fluctuation table 01" as fluctuation tables for the first special drawing. Then, the first table from either the "first fluctuation table 00" or the "first fluctuation table 01" is selected according to the game situation and the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23. The fluctuation time of the special figure is set.

The "first fluctuation table 00" includes a plurality of types of fluctuation times having different times, and the average fluctuation time thereof is set to 15 seconds. Similarly, in the "first fluctuation table 01", the average fluctuation time is 600 seconds.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a "second fluctuation table 00", a "second fluctuation table 01", and a "second fluctuation table 02" as fluctuation tables for the second special figure. Then, depending on the game situation and the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24, the second special feature is taken from any of the tables of "second fluctuation table 00" to "second fluctuation table 02". The fluctuation time of the figure is set.

In the "second fluctuation table 00", the average fluctuation time is 6 seconds. Further, in the "second fluctuation table 01", the average fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds. Further, in the "second fluctuation table 02", the average fluctuation time is 600 seconds.

(5. Startup process)
Next, the activation process executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start-up process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer at the stack address as the first process of the start-up process (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the built-in register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is in the address space (memory). In space), it is used to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

Next, the main control device 40 reads the register of the input port (process S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (process S5). Then, if the power failure detection signal remains ON and a negative determination is made (process S5: No), the main control device 40 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, the main control device 40 returns to the process S4 and repeatedly executes the process S4 and the process S5 until the power failure stop signal is turned off.

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and a positive determination is made (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 of the main control device 40 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM630 is permitted (process S6).

After the process S6, the main control device 40 executes the initial setting process (process S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. After that, the main control device 40 disables interrupts (process S8) and executes register save (process S9). Further, the main control device 40 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating a game performance such as a base value (process S10). That is, the main control device 40 performs the calculation related to the game performance outside the area of the RWM 630.

After the process S10, the main control device 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits the interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, in a 4 m processing S cycle) interrupt processing (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, between the execution of the processing S12 and the execution of the processing S8 again. Execute.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process to be executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Ye process S), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the game cannot be started and is waiting for the power switch 450 to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 11).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is not "3" (process S22: No), the main control device 40 performs a timer update process for updating various timers provided in the main control device 40. Execute (process S23). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process related to the entry of the game ball into the various start ports and the various winning openings. The details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main control device 40 executes a pass / fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination and the big hit game. The details of the pass / fail determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state shifts. In the process S26, for example, the main control device 40 signals the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general game) is completed in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). To send. When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test firing test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has changed to the test firing test device (not shown) in the process S26. To do.

After the process S26, the main control device 40 performs an error monitoring process (process S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main control device 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include an opening error indicating that the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are open, and an abnormal radio wave detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples thereof include a radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected, and a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown).

After the process S27, the main control device 40 executes the prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 41. Then, based on the received prize ball command, the payout control device 41 executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting ports or the various winning ports where the balls have been entered.

After the process S28, the main control device 40 executes the effect data output process (process S29) that creates image data, audio data, and the like according to the game content during execution and outputs the image data to the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-mentioned error monitoring process (process S27), the main control device 40 displays an error in the effect symbol display device 47 or a frame-side decorative lamp according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and voice output from the speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

After the process S29, the main control device 40 executes an external output process (process S30) on the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38. In the process S30, the main control device 40 has data on the first special winning opening solenoid 510, the second special winning opening solenoid 511, and the utility solenoid 512 based on the processing content in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (processing S25). Is transmitted to the hall computer 500. Further, in the process S30, the main control device 40 transmits a security signal to the hall computer 500 when the occurrence of an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27) described above. When the test firing test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40 performs data on the first special winning opening solenoid 510, the second special winning opening solenoid 511, and the utility solenoid 512 in the process S30. And security signals are sent to the solenoid test equipment.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register save (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 transmits the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 11) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After the process S31, the main control device 40 executes the register return (process S33).

After the process S33, the main control device 40 executes the segment data creation process (process S34)). In the process S34, the main control device 40 prepares to display the data created in the process S31 on the performance display device 403, and is common to various LEDs provided in the performance display device 403 (display area in units of 8 bits related to the LED segment). Create segment data to control the light emission for each.

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device 403 as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms fluctuations of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 281, the second special symbol display device 283, and the normal symbol display device 285 according to the game status during execution. Display etc. After the process S35, the main control device 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 11).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 11), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (process S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 11) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the input determination process (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S101, the main control device 40 executes the normal figure entry confirmation process (process S102). The normal figure entry confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal figure operation port 21. The details of the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S102, the main control device 40 executes the winning number counting process (process S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 25, the second large winning opening 26, or the general winning opening 27. Specifically, in the process S103, when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, or the general winning opening switch 508 detects the game ball, the main control device 40 has the first large winning opening 25 and the second large winning opening 25. 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening 26 or the general winning opening 27.

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes the out number counting process (process S104). The out number counting process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure start port switch 503, a second special figure start port switch 504, a normal symbol operation switch 505, a first count switch 506, and a second count switch 507. When the general winning opening switch 508 and the out opening switch 509 detect a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in the process S105, when the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 27 exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), the main control device 40 is fraudulent. Judge that it was done. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), the main control device 40 ends this process as it is and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 12).

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal and a positive determination is made (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an illegal notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106). ), End this process. In the process S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 lights the fraud notification lamp 410 (see FIG. 3) provided in the payout control device 41.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting voice from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 43 received in the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 47. The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 47 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

(7-1: Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 24. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the entry into the ball. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 15, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first special figure start port switch 503 has detected the entry into the first special figure start port 23 in the process S110. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure in the process S111 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the negative determination is made in the process S111 (process S111: No), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S112. .. Various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 631. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 631 as the first special figure reserved storage. Even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In the pre-reading determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 631 before the hit / fail determination of whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, and general electric support is given. Whether it is a big hit or not is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S114, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 47.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure start port switch 504 has detected the entry of the ball into the second special figure start port 24. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area 632 for the second special figure in process S116 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit of the second special figure, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for determining the small hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, and the fluctuation pattern Extract random numbers for determination. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 632. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 as the second special figure reservation storage area. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored as the hold storage. Even if the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. In the pre-reading determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 632 before the hit / fail determination of whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, and general electric support is given. Whether it is a big hit or not is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S119, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 47.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored. It is a configuration that stores in the reserved storage area of the main body. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main holding storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special drawing starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in the temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are deleted.
In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the temporary storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area of the main body is used. The look-ahead determination may be made.

(7-2: Normal map entry confirmation process)
Next, the normal figure entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The normal map entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts and stores random numbers related to a plurality of types of normal figures according to the entry into the normal map operation port 21. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the normal drawing operation port 21 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 16, the “normal figure entry confirmation process” first determines whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 505 has detected the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 in the process S121. If it is a negative determination (process S121: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process.
If it is an affirmative determination (process S121: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages of the normal map stored in the reserved storage area 633 for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). To do. If it is affirmative (process S122: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S122 (process S122: No), the random number for determining the hit, the random number for determining the winning symbol, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like are extracted in the process S123. Then, the various extracted random numbers are stored in the holding storage area 633 for the normal drawing as the holding storage for the normal drawing. Even if the reserved memory number of the normal figure is "0", the various random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the normal figure operating port 21 are the same as when the memory number is less than the maximum value. It will be remembered. After that, in the process S124, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storage of the normal figure is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter of the normal figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(8. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the hit / fail determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the main control device 40 is a process related to the hit / fail determination of the normal figure and the hit game (normal figure game). (Process S200) is executed. The details of the normal drawing pass / fail determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) which is a process related to the big hit game (special game). The details of the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35.

(8-1: Normal figure pass / fail judgment process)
Subsequently, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, the “normal figure hit / fail determination process” (process S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the main control device 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200), the general electric accessory 22 that operates during the hit game (normal figure game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (Process S201). In the process S201, if the general electric accessory 22 is operating and a positive determination is made (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that a hit game is in progress, and the general figure game process (process S250). Move to.

On the other hand, if the general electric accessory 22 is not operating and a negative determination is made (process S201: No), whether or not the main control device 40 is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 285. Judgment is performed (process S202). As a result, if the fluctuation display of the normal map is in progress and a positive determination is made (process S202: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal map in the fluctuation display has elapsed (process S202: Yes). Process S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the normal map being displayed has elapsed and if it is affirmative (process S203: Yes), the main control device 40 stops the fluctuation of the normal map and confirms the display. Is executed (process S203), and the process shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal map being displayed is not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S203: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S204 and performs the normal map game process (process). Move to S250).

In the process S202, if the fluctuation display of the normal figure is not in progress and a negative determination is made (process S202: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the normal symbol display device 285 is in the final display of the normal figure. (Process S205).

Then, if the final display of the normal map is in progress and a positive determination is made (process S205: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the final display time of the normal map has elapsed (process S206). As a result, if the definite display time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S206: No), the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the final display time of the normal drawing has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (process S206: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the final display end process (process S207).

In the process S207, the main control device 40 sets the display end of the normal figure that is being confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a command for ending the effect related to the normal figure in the effect symbol display device 47 to the sub integrated control device 42. After the process S207, the main control unit 40 shifts to the process S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination in the normal diagram is a hit. Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a hit and the positive decision is made (process S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting the hit game (normal figure game). Specifically, the main control device 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the general electric accessory 22. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a hit game start command instructing the start of the hit game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing the start interval time of the hit game. After the process S210, the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, in the process S208, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is incorrect and a negative decision is made (process S208: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S209 and the process S210 and performs the normal figure game process (process S208: No). The process proceeds to S250).

Returning to FIG. 18, the description of the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be continued. In the process S205, if the confirmation of the normal figure is not being displayed and a negative determination is made (process S205: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a reserved storage of the normal figure (process S211).

As a result, if there is no hold storage of the normal map and a negative determination is made (process S211: No), the main control device 40 shifts to the normal map game process (process S250). On the other hand, if there is a hold memory of the normal figure and the determination is affirmative (process S211: Yes), the main control device 40 shifts the hold memory of the normal figure (process S212), and the hold memory of the normal figure Make a pass / fail judgment based on the oldest reserved memory. Further, in accordance with this process S212, the main control device 40 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storages in the normal diagram. Then, after the process S212, the process proceeds to the process S213 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the process S213, the main control device 40 performs a hit / fail determination based on the hit / miss determination table (ordinary table) used in the normal diagram and the hit determination random number. As a result, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit and if the judgment is affirmative in the process 214 (process S214: Yes), the main control device 40 determines the hit symbol of the normal figure based on the random number for determining the hit symbol. Together with (Process S215), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (Process S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a hit setting process (process S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the hit game.

On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is a mistake, and if the judgment is negative in the process 214, the process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines the missed symbol based on the random number for determining the winning symbol (process S218). , The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (process S219).

In the process S216 and the process S219, if the game state is a probabilistic game, a normal power support state, or the like, the main control device 40 determines the fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is shorter than that in the normal state. .. For example, the main control device 40 selects a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 10 seconds in the normal state, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal state when the game state is a probability change game or a normal electric support state. Select a fluctuation pattern of .5 seconds.

After the process S217 or the process S219, the main control device 40 transmits the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease of the normal figure hold storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal figure hold display (not shown) in the effect symbol display device 47.

After the process S220, the main control device 40 transmits a normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-process for performing the effect corresponding to the normal figure on the effect symbol display device 47 as the normal symbol display device 285 performs the variable display of the normal figure. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol variation start command including the result of the hit / fail judgment, the variation pattern of the general map, and the like, and the process S215 or process S218 as the normal map variation start command. An effect designation command for designating an effect according to the determined hit symbol or miss symbol is transmitted. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 18).

Next, the normal figure game process (process S250) executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the Fuden accessory 22 is being opened as the first process to be executed in the Fuzu game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the utility object 22 is open and a positive determination is made (process S251: Yes), the main control device 40 shifts to the process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure start port switch 504. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the Fuden accessory 22 has not reached four and a negative determination is made (process S252: No), the main control device 40 opens the Fuden accessory 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from (Process S253). Then, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the universal utility object 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the general game game process (process S250, FIG. 21). (See) is terminated, and the process returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entering the solenoid accessory 22 reaches four and a positive judgment is made in the process S252 (process S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after the solenoid accessory 22 is opened. When a positive determination is made in the process S252 (process S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 512 to close the utility object 22 (process S254). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the end interval process (process S255) for starting the time counting of the end interval time. After the process S255, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 21, the description of the normal drawing game process (process S250) will be continued. In the process S251, if a negative determination is made (process S251: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the end interval is in progress (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), the main control device 40 subsequently determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in the process S257 (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the hit game in the normal figure in the process S258, and subsubscribes the hit game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 21) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S257: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal game game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

Further, in the process S256, if a negative determination is made (process S256: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (process S260). As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed and a positive determination is made (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 in the process S261 to drive the general electric accessory 22. Open. On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S260 (process S260: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

(8-2: Special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, the "special figure hit / fail determination process" (process S300) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35. The special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) includes the “first special figure hit / miss judgment process” shown in FIGS. 23 to 24, the “second special figure hit / miss judgment process” shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, and FIGS. 30 to 33. The "big hit game process" shown in FIG. 34 and the "small hit game process" shown in FIGS. 34 to 35 are sequentially executed.

In the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" (process S300), the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are individually performed in the "first special figure hit / miss judgment process" and the "second special figure hit / miss judgment process". Is executed.
As shown in FIG. 23, the "first special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S301 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S301: Yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the first special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined in process S303 whether or not the finalized symbol of the first special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S303 (process S303: Yes), it is determined in the process S304 whether or not there is a hold memory of the first special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S304: No), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S304: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is subtracted in process S305, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure is subject to the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1". The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability change state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the probability change state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in the normal (low probability) state.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S310 (S310: Yes), the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change in the process S311 is compared with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the pass / fail determination. Make a judgment. If a negative determination is made in the process S310 (S310: No), the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability is compared with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the pass / fail determination in the process S312. To make a judgment.

Subsequently, in the process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), the validity determination of the first special figure is forcibly set as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.
If it is a negative determination (process S313: No), in process S314, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (process S314: No), the correctness determination of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S315 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined. As a result, any one of the "big hit symbol A" to "big hit symbol F" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Next, in the process S316, the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is selected from the variable table (see FIG. 10) selected based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be determined. Fluctuation patterns such as fluctuation time are determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern is determined from either the "first fluctuation table 00" or the "first fluctuation table 01" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as performing the 15R jackpot game, the transition to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends, the transition to the normal electric support state, and the number of continuations of these. , The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

Next, in the process S318, a process of transmitting the information on the hold storage of the first special figure after the hit / fail judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease in the hold storage after the execution of the hit / fail judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

Further, in the process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the first special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the fluctuation time. However, it is not essential because the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes) in the process S313 or a negative determination in the process S314 (process S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination. Therefore, in the process S320, the loss symbol is determined and the process S321. In, the fluctuation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved memory of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322.
After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the jackpot determination. Then return.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25, in the "second special figure hit / fail determination process", first, in the process S331, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress is determined. judge. If it is a negative determination (process S331: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure hit / miss determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S331: Yes), it is determined in process S332 whether or not the second special figure is in the variable stop state. If the determination is affirmative (process S332: Yes), it is determined in process S333 whether or not the finalized symbol of the second special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S333 (process S333: Yes), it is determined in the process S334 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S334: No), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S334: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted in process S335 to shift the reserved storage. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S340: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S341.
If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), in the process S342, the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S343: Yes), the validity determination of the second special figure is forcibly set as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S355.
If it is a negative determination (process S343: No), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a big hit.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. As a result, any one of the "big hit symbol A" to "big hit symbol F" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Subsequently, in the process S346, the fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined from the selected variation table (see FIG. 10) based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be determined. The fluctuation pattern is determined. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. As a result, the fluctuation pattern is determined from any of the "second fluctuation table 00" to "second fluctuation table 02" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game, such as performing the 15R jackpot game, is set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the normal electric support state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start production of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, and the jackpot end production The time etc. are set.

Next, in the process S348, a process of transmitting the information of the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the hold memory after the execution of the hit / miss judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, it is not essential because the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like.

If the negative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: No), the process S350 determines whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit.
If the determination is affirmative (process S350: Yes), the small hit symbol is determined in the process S351 based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S352, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the small hit symbol of the second special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination. As a result, any one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" (see FIG. 10) is determined.

Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S353. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the small hit end effect, etc. The settings are made.
After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed and returned.

If the positive determination (process S343: Yes) in the process S343 or the negative determination (process S350: No) in the process S350, the second special figure is a loss determination. Therefore, in the process S355, the loss symbol of the second special figure Is determined, and in the process S356, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S357.
After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 23) or the process S332 (FIG. 25) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 27, the first special figure or the second special figure is shown in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in process S361, control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 281 to confirm the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed so that the display is terminated and the second special figure is fixedly displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 so as to confirm the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S362 (process S362: No), it is determined in the process S364 whether or not the special figure is a jackpot symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S364: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S364: Yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in process S365. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S360 (process S360: No), it is determined in the process S366 whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S366: Yes), the special figure fluctuation interruption process is performed in process S367. After that, it shifts to the jackpot game processing.
In the special figure fluctuation interruption process, since one special figure (second special figure) of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the other special figure (first) that is changing is displayed. It is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of (special figure). Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the definite display of the other special figure is completed, the change of the other special figure is restarted.

If the negative determination is made in the process S366 (process S366: No), it is determined in the process S368 whether or not the stop flag is set to "1". If it is a negative determination (process S368: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S368: Yes), the special figure fluctuation stop process is performed in process S369, and then the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
In the special figure fluctuation stop process, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the change of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. is there.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 28, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S370: Yes), in the process S371, the first special figure display device 281 displays the final symbol of the first special figure or the second special symbol display device 283 displays the final symbol of the second special figure. Is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure.

Subsequently, in the process S372, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the first special figure or the second special figure are a combination that becomes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S372: Yes), it is determined in process S373 whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S373: No), the process proceeds to process S375. If the determination is affirmative (process S373: Yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in process S374.

In the process S375, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag indicating the normal electric support state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S375: No), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S376.
The electric support flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the normal electric support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the electric support flag is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the flag value becomes "0"), it is in the non-normal power support state.
By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the normal electric support state during the big hit game is reset to the normal game state.

Next, in the process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. It should be noted that the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed to establish the start condition of the big hit game, and is useful in the big hit game. It is a device necessary for the operation of the object continuous operation device.
In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous operation device is operated. Further, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. As a result, the big hit game can be started, and the big hit game start process is performed in the subsequent process S379.

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1" in the process S380. If it is a negative determination (process S380: No), the process proceeds to process S384.
If the determination is affirmative (process S380: Yes), the process of counting the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game that caused the transition to the normal electric support state in the process S381 is performed. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

Next, in the process S382, whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached the number of endings (30 times) by comparing the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure with the number of endings at which the normal power support state ends. Is determined. If it is a negative determination (process S382: No), the process proceeds to process S384.
If the determination is affirmative (process S382: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S383. As a result, the game state is shifted to the non-general support state.
To determine whether or not to continue the normal power support state, a dedicated electric support counter that counts the duration of the normal power support state is subtracted, and the power support counter (number of times of support continuation) after the subtraction is "0". It may be determined whether or not it is.

Subsequently, in the process S384, the sub-integrated control device 42 issues a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current game state is a probabilistic state or a normal electric support state after a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to.
The timing of transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured.

Next, in the process S385, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the second special figure is a combination that makes a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S385: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If it is affirmative (process S385: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S386. In the subsequent process S387, the small hit game start process is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

Next, "big hit game processing" and "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35.
As shown in FIG. 30, in the "big hit game process", first, in the process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating. If it is a negative determination (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to the "small hit game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is determined in process S401 whether or not the first large winning opening 25 is open.

If the process S401 is negative (process S401: No), the process S402 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in the interval, and if the process S402 is negative (process S402: No), the process S403 is producing the big hit end. Judge whether or not. If it is a negative judgment (process S403: No), it is determined in the process S404 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed, and if it is an affirmative judgment (process S404: Yes), the first big winning opening of the process S405 is opened. In the process, control is performed to open the first large winning opening 25 in the first round. After that, it returns to the special figure hit / miss judgment process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first large winning opening 25 (specified number of prizes) (process S410). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first grand prize opening 25 has expired (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or process S411: Yes), the first grand prize is won in process S412. The process of closing the mouth 25 and starting the jackpot interval in the subsequent process S413 is executed. After that, it returns (see FIG. 30).
If both the process S410 and the process S411 are negatively determined (process S410: No, process S411: No), a return is made.

If the positive determination is made in the process S402 (FIG. 30) (process S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process S420. If it is a negative determination (process S420: No), it returns (see FIG. 30). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined in process S421 whether or not it is the final round. If it is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of process S422 is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 to end the jackpot game. And return.
On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: No), the first large winning opening 25 in the next round is opened and returned by the first large winning opening opening process in the process S423.

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 30) (process S403: Yes), it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 33. If it is a negative determination (process S430: No), it returns (see FIG. 30).
If the determination is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in the process S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in the process S432 is performed. Execute.

Subsequently, in the process S433, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the probability change state is set after the end of the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436.
If the determination is affirmative (process S433: Yes), the number of probability changes for continuing the probability change state is set in process S434. In this case, the probability change state continues until the next big hit, so for example, the probability change number is set to 10,000 times. Next, in the process S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a probable change state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S436, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the normal electric support state is set after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439.
If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of support continuations for continuing the normal electric support state in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in process S438, the electric support flag is set to "1". As a result, the general electric support state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S439, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S439: No), the process proceeds to process S441.
If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), the stop flag is reset to "0" in process S440.
Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state specification command such as a probability change state or a general electric support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 30).

If the accessory continuous operating device is not operating in the process S400 (FIG. 30) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to the "small hit game process". As shown in FIG. 34, in the "small hit game process", first, it is determined in the process S450 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S450: Yes), it is determined in process S451 whether or not the small hit start effect is being produced.

If the positive determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: Yes), it is determined in the process S452 whether or not the small hit start effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S452: No), it returns.
If it is affirmative (process S452: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode in process S453. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in the process S454 whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open. If it is an affirmative judgment (processing S454: Yes), it is judged whether or not there are 10 prizes in the second large winning opening 26 (specified number of winnings) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second large winning opening 26 It is determined whether or not it has ended (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is closed in process S457. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 35, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in the process S460.
Next, in the process S461, it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S462. As a result, the first special figure, which had suspended the fluctuation, resumes the fluctuation.
On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S461 (process S461: No), the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in the process S463. After that, in the process S464, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and returns. This ends the small hit game.

(9: Game progress after the big hit game is over)
Next, the game progress after the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 is completed will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. After the start of the game, the pachinko machine 1 mainly performs a left-handed game in which the game ball is launched into the left game area 20L in the normal state (non-probability change and non-normal electric support state) aiming at the first hit. 1 Aim to enter the special figure start port 23.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the pachinko machine 1 has a jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol, regardless of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not. After the end, the gaming state shifts to a probabilistic state in which the winning probability of the special figure is high. On the other hand, after the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol is completed, the probability change state is not changed and the probability change state is reached. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 makes it difficult to understand whether or not it is a probabilistic change, and even if it is a probable change, it is in a latent probabilistic state.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol that causes the jackpot game is the first probability variation symbol, the second probability variation symbol, or the normal symbol, after the jackpot game is completed, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The pachinko support state is granted until the number of fluctuations (the total number of both) reaches 30 times, which is a predetermined number of times.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a right-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the right game area 20R of the game board 2A in the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first fluctuation table 00 in the normal electric support state, and the average fluctuation time. Is set to "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is set to "6 seconds" (FIG. 10). reference).

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 has a shorter fluctuation time of the second special figure than that of the first special figure, and it is easy to enter the second special figure start port 24 by the normal electric support. 2 The frequency with which the hit / fail judgment related to the special figure is carried out is higher than that of the first special figure. As a result, the player will perform a right-handed game aiming at entering the ball into the second special drawing start port 24 (see the timing [a] of FIGS. 37 (a), (b), and (c)).

Next, the game after the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times (30 times) and the normal electric support state ends will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 changes from the probability change and the normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the first probability change symbol to the probability change and the non-normal power support state, the pachinko machine 1 becomes the small of the second special figure. It is a configuration that shifts to a small hit rush that is advantageous for acquiring a hit game (see timing [a] in FIG. 37 (a)). Specifically, in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state caused by the first probabilistic symbol, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first variation table 01. The average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 01, and the average fluctuation time is set to "2 seconds".

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure in the probabilistic and non-normal electric support state caused by the first probabilistic symbol, and the first It is hoped that a lot more people will aim at the second special figure than the special figure. In addition, even if there is no Fuden support, the probability of winning the Fuzu is extremely high in the probabilistic state, so it is possible to sufficiently aim for the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24. Further, since the small hit winning probability of the second special figure in the probabilistic state is higher than the big hit winning probability of the first special figure, it is advantageous to acquire the small hit game. Furthermore, in the small hit rush, since the second special figure start opening 24 and the second big winning opening 26 opened in the small hit game are arranged in the right game area 20R, it is decided to perform the right-handed game. (See launch position in FIG. 37 (a)).

On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 1 changes from the probabilistic and normal electric support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the second probable variation symbol to the probable change and non-general electric support state, the pachinko machine 1 changes to the probable change and non-general electric support state. It does not shift to the small hit rush (see timing [c] in FIG. 37 (b)).

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left game area 20L of the game board 2A in a probabilistic and non-normal electric support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol. (See timing [d] in FIG. 37 (b)). Specifically, in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first variation table 00. The average fluctuation time is set to "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 02, and the average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (FIG. 10). reference).

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure in the probabilistic and non-normal electric support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol, and the second It is hoped that a lot more people will aim at the first special figure than the special figure.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, from the low probability and normal power support state after the end of the big hit game in which the big hit symbol is caused by the normal symbol, the normal power support is terminated and the low probability and non-normal power support state (normal state). If it becomes, it does not shift to the small hit rush (see the timing [e] in FIG. 37 (c)).

In the normal state, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration that recommends a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left game area 20L of the game board 2A (see the timing [f] in FIG. 37 (c)). Specifically, in the normal state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first fluctuation table 00 as in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state by the second probabilistic symbol. The average fluctuation time is set to "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the judgment of the validity of the second special figure has a configuration selected from the second fluctuation table 02 as in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state by the second probabilistic symbol. Yes, the average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

As a result, in the normal state, the pachinko machine 1 has an extremely large fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure, as in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol. There is a time lag, and it is hoped that the hit / fail judgment will be carried out much more when aiming at the first special figure than at the second special figure.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, if the jackpot symbol is the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol, the winning probability of the special symbol is set to a high probability (probability variation) after the jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol, the winning probability of the special symbol is set to a low probability (non-probability change) after the jackpot game is completed. Further, regardless of the first probability variation symbol, the second probability variation symbol, and the normal symbol, the state shifts to the normal electric support state in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes it difficult to understand whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is a probability change, and even if it is a probability change, the pachinko machine 1 is in a latent probability change state. For example, in the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed, the right-handed game is recommended regardless of the probability change or the non-probability change. As a result, in the game in the normal power support state until the special figure fluctuation after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times, the expectation that the player is probable change and the shift to the small hit rush after the end of the normal power support. Try to raise the expectation of doing.
In this case, the pachinko machine 1 performs a "latent small hit rush notification effect" (first latent state notification effect) on the effect symbol display device 47 in order to raise the player's expectation.

Further, when the game progresses, the normal electric support state ends, and the game shifts to the small hit rush, the player recognizes that it is in the probable change state. On the other hand, if the normal electric support state ends and the small hit rush does not occur, it is difficult to tell whether or not it is a probable change, and even if it is a probable change, it will be in a latent probable change state. For example, in the non-small hit rush in the state after the end of the Fuden support, the left-handed game is recommended regardless of the probability change or the non-probability change. As a result, in the game after the end of the Fuden support, even if the player does not shift to the small hit rush, the player's expectation that it is a certain change will be raised.
In this case, the pachinko machine 1 performs a "latent probability change notification effect" (second latent state notification effect) on the effect symbol display device 47 in order to raise the expectation of the player.

(10: Display mode of production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40, a display mode of the effect implemented in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the hit / fail determination, the effect symbol display device 47 displays the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half portion and is a pseudo pattern composed of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The effect symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Tatsuyoshi Kuma", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. On the lower left side of the display screen, a first hold storage display image 720 showing the existence of the hold storage of the first special figure is displayed. Although it is not shown, if the reserved storage of the second special figure exists, the second reserved storage display image indicating the existence of the reserved memory of the second special figure is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen.

If the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half and the first special figure. The jackpot pseudo-effect symbol 701 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the figure or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half and the first A small hit pseudo-effect symbol 702 composed of three identical small hit symbols corresponding to the special symbol or the small hit symbol of the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, a smiling "Tatsuyoshi bear" is displayed as the character image 710. During the small hit rush, it is desirable to display the rush notification image 721 on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47.

Next, the latent small hit rush notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. 39. The latent small hit rush notification effect is carried out in the normal electric support state after the big hit game ends, and after the general electric support ends, it notifies whether or not to shift to the small hit rush. This effect also indicates that it is a probable change when it is notified that it will shift to the small hit rush.

As shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the latent small hit rush notification effect, for example, the variation of the pseudo effect symbol is displayed small in the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. Then, in the center of the display screen, a boxing image 731 in which two boxers confront each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), when one ally boxer successfully defeats the other enemy boxer and the victory image 732 is displayed, then the small hit rush rush image 733 shown in FIG. 39 (c) is displayed. Is displayed, and it is notified that the game will shift to the small hit rush after the end of Fuden support.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), when the ally boxer loses to the enemy boxer and the defeat image 734 is displayed, then the disappointing image 735 shown in FIG. 39 (e) is displayed, and after the end of Hochi support. It is notified that it will not shift to the small hit rush.

Subsequently, the latent probability change notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. 40. The latent probability change notification effect is performed in the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed, and notifies whether or not the probability change state is reached. This effect is not duplicated after the latent small hit rush notification effect. That is, it indicates that it is a probable change at the time when the latent small hit rush notification effect is performed. On the other hand, after the latent probability change notification effect is performed, the latent small hit rush notification effect may be performed.

As shown in FIG. 40 (a), for example, the latent probability change notification effect displays the Tatsuyoshi V challenge image 741 as to whether or not the character image 710 can capture the V image.
Then, when the character image 710 can capture the V image brilliantly, the probability change get image 742 shown in FIG. 40 (b) is displayed, and it is notified that the character image 710 is in the probability change state.
On the other hand, if the character image 710 fails, the disappointing image 743 shown in FIG. 40 (c) is displayed, and it is notified that the character image 710 is not in the probable change state.

Further, the latent probability change notification effect may be performed when the small hit rush has not been started after the end of the Fuden support. For example, if you do not enter the small hit rush after the end of the Fuden support, the number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure will reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) after the end of the Fuden support. Develop the production of "Tatsuyoshi Revenge Mode". The mode is a mode in which a latent effect of unknown whether or not it is a probabilistic change is performed, and although the small hit rush acquisition is missed, it is desirable to set the revenge by acquiring the probable change.

Then, in the "Tatsuyoshi revenge mode", when the number of fluctuations does not hit the big hit until the 29th rotation and reaches the 30th rotation, a latent probability change notification effect is performed to notify whether or not the fluctuation is a probability change. That is, the latent effect is executed until the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times, but when the predetermined number of fluctuations is reached, the latent state ends and the game state is notified.

In this case, since the player is made to maintain the expectation that the probability change is the probability change for a period up to the specified number of times, the player does not play the game forever without hesitation. If it is not probable, you can switch your mind quickly, and if it is probable, you can gain momentum and start playing with a new feeling.

Since the number of fluctuations in the latent probability change notification effect in the "Tatsuyoshi revenge mode" is fixed after the end of the Fuden support, it is desirable to select a special fluctuation pattern for notifying the number of fluctuations. In addition, if it is a probability change, it is assumed that the revenge has been achieved, and the mode shifts to the "Tatsuyoshi revenge achievement mode" to perform a high-probability exclusive production. On the other hand, if it is not a probability change, it is desirable to shift to the normal state mode.

(11: Latent state notification effect processing)
Next, the latent state notification effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 41 and 42.
The “latent state notification effect processing A” shown in FIG. 41 is a process for performing the latent small hit rush notification effect and the latent probability change notification effect in the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. In this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not the process S501 has received the fluctuation start command corresponding to the symbol variation of the first special figure or the second special symbol from the main control device 40. If it is a negative determination (process S501: No), it returns to the main process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S501: Yes), the process proceeds to process S502.

In the process S502, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether the variation related to the variation start command is a variation of less than 30 times in the normal power support state after the jackpot game ends. If it is a negative determination (process S502: No), in process S503, if the first latent effect flag is "1", it is reset to "0" and then returned.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S502 (process S502: Yes), a lottery is performed in the process S504 to determine whether or not to perform the latent state notification effect during the change related to the change start command. Further, in this process, if the result of the lottery is that the effect is to be performed, it is determined whether to perform the latent small hit rush notification effect or the latent probability change notification effect.

Next, in the process S505, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether the lottery result is to carry out the latent small hit rush notification effect (first latent state notification effect). If the determination is affirmative (process S505: Yes), it is determined in process S506 whether the first latent effect flag is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S506: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S506 (process S506: Yes), the process of performing the latent small hit rush notification effect (first latent state notification effect) is performed in the process S507. By this process, the effect command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 47 performs the latent small hit rush notification effect according to the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Subsequently, in the process S508, "1" is set in the first latent effect flag indicating the implementation of the latent small hit rush notification effect. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S505 (process S505: No), it is determined in the process S509 whether the lottery result is to perform the latent probability change notification effect (second latent state notification effect). If it is a negative determination (process S509: No), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S509: Yes), it is determined in process S510 whether the first latent effect flag is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S510: No), it returns. This process prevents the latent probability change notification effect from being repeatedly performed after the latent small hit rush notification effect is performed.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S510 (process S510: Yes), it is determined in the process S511 whether the second latent effect flag is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S5111: No), it returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S511 (process S511: Yes), the process of executing the latent probability change notification effect (second latent state notification effect) is performed in the process S512. By this process, the effect command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the latent probability change notification effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 47 according to the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Subsequently, in the process S513, "1" is set in the second latent effect flag indicating that the latent probability change notification effect has been performed. Then return.

The “latent state notification effect processing B” shown in FIG. 42 is a process for executing the latent probability change notification effect after the end of the normal power support state. First, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines in the process S521 whether or not a fluctuation start command corresponding to the symbol variation of the first special figure or the second special symbol from the main control device 40 has been received. If it is a negative determination (process S521: No), it returns to the main process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process. If it is affirmative (process S5211: Yes), the process proceeds to process S522.

In the process S522, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether the fluctuation related to the fluctuation start command is the 30th fluctuation after the end of the normal power support. If it is a negative determination (process S522: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S522 (process S522: Yes), the process S523 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol in the previous jackpot game was the second probability variation symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S523: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S523 (process S523: Yes), it is determined in the process S524 whether the second latent effect flag is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S524: No), it returns. This process prevents the latent probability change notification effect from being performed in duplicate in the state of the normal power support and the state after the end of the normal power support.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S524 (process S524: Yes), the process of executing the latent probability change notification effect (third latent state notification effect) is performed in the process S525. By this process, the effect start command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the latent probability change notification effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 47 according to the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Then return. It is desirable that the second latent effect flag is reset when the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 31 after the end of the Fuden support.

(12: Action effect)
The pachinko machine 1 has a first starting port 23 in which a game ball flowing down the left game area 20L of the game board 2A can enter, a second starting port 24 arranged in the right game area 20R, and a left game. The normal drawing operating port 21 arranged in either the area 20L or the right game area 20R and the game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged are arranged at positions where the ball can enter, and the normal drawing operation is performed. The ordinary electric accessory 22 that opens according to the result of the lottery caused by entering the ball into the mouth 21, and the numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23, or Whether or not to determine whether or not at least small hits and large hits are made based on the numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 24 [FIGS. 24: S314, 26] : S344, S350] and the jackpot symbol selection means [FIG. 24: S315, FIG. 26: S345] that selects the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot. Be prepared. Then, the jackpot symbol selection means can select at least the first probability variation symbol and the normal symbol as the jackpot symbol. When the selected jackpot symbol is the first probability variation symbol, after the jackpot game, the game state has a high probability that the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment fluctuates with a high probability and the ball is easily entered into the ordinary electric accessory. In addition, it shifts to the support state for general electric equipment. On condition that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined number of fluctuations in this state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is the first fluctuation time. It will be carried out in, and the game state will shift to the non-genuine accessory support state with high probability, and it will be in a state advantageous for acquiring small hits. If the selected jackpot symbol is a normal symbol, after the jackpot game, the game state is changed to a low probability and general electric accessory support state that facilitates entry into a normal electric accessory with a low probability of winning. When the condition is achieved, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is changed to the second fluctuation time which is longer than the first fluctuation time, and the gaming state is changed. It is a game machine that has a low probability and shifts to a non-genuine accessory support state. Then, the jackpot symbol selection means can further select the second probability variation symbol as the jackpot symbol. If the selected jackpot symbol is the second probability variation symbol, after the jackpot game, it shifts to the normal electric accessory support state with high probability, and when the condition is achieved, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the winning / failing judgment It is configured to be changed to the second fluctuation time, and the gaming state shifts to the non-common electric accessory support state with high probability.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the normal drawing operating port 21 and the ordinary electric accessory 22 are arranged in the right game area 20R. The ordinary electric accessory 22 has a configuration having a second starting port 24.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control means 42. The effect control means 42 provides a latent state notification effect of which jackpot symbol the jackpot game is due to, and the fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the jackpot game reach a predetermined number of fluctuations. It will be feasible until the conditions such as are achieved. Further, the latent state notification effect is the first latent state notification effect of whether or not the jackpot symbol is due to the first probability variation symbol, and whether or not the jackpot symbol is due to the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol. It is a configuration including the second latent state notification effect of.

According to the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot and the symbols include a first probability variation symbol, a second probability variation symbol, and a normal symbol. When the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol is selected, the state shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, when the through state symbol is selected, the probability state becomes low after the jackpot game ends. Then, regardless of the symbol, the state shifts to the normal electric support state for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the right-handed game is performed aiming at the general electric accessory 22 and the second special figure starting port 24, and it is difficult for the player to judge whether or not the game is probable from the situation of the game. Therefore, the player has a high expectation that the game state after the end of the big hit game is probable.

In addition, when the first probabilistic symbol is selected, when a predetermined period elapses after the jackpot game ends and the Fuden support ends, the fluctuation time of the second special figure will be longer than when the second probabilistic symbol is selected. Is also an extremely short setting, and it is configured to shift to a small hit rush that is advantageous for acquiring small hits. Therefore, for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game, the player has a high expectation that the game state after the end of the big hit game will be probable.

Further, when the small hit rush does not occur even if the normal electric support state ends after the big hit game ends, the selected big hit symbol is either the second probability variation symbol or the normal symbol. Regardless of whether it is the 2nd probability variation symbol or the normal symbol, the fluctuation time of the 2nd special symbol is set to be much longer than when the 1st probability variation symbol is selected, and the left side aimed at the 1st special symbol start port 23. You will play a hitting game. Therefore, from the situation of the game, it is difficult for the player to judge whether or not the game state is probable, and the player has a high expectation that the game state is probable.
Further, by implementing the latent small hit rush notification effect and the latent probability change notification effect according to the situation of the game, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the probability change and the small hit rush. Therefore, it is possible to raise expectations for the player to win the prize ball after the jackpot game is completed, and to realize a game with a rich interest in the game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the latent probability change notification effect that notifies whether or not the normal power support state is a probability change after the end of the normal power support state is expected to change the number of special figures after the normal power support state is finished. It is a configuration that is implemented when the number of times is reached, but it is not limited to this. For example, the latent probability change notification effect may be configured to be performed according to the elapsed time after the end of the normal electric support state. In this case, a predetermined time (for example, about 5 minutes) after the end of the normal power support state is determined in advance, and the latent probability change notification effect is performed when the predetermined time is reached or at the first symbol change after the predetermined time. Is desirable. In addition, it is desirable to set so that a highly rare effect is frequently produced within a predetermined time.

As a result, the player who does not want to hit wastefully under the normal state can be notified of the result by waiting until the lapse of a predetermined time without changing it. On the other hand, for players who want to enjoy the production, the production that can only be seen during that period occurs frequently, so it can be entertained. It can meet the needs of various players.

Further, the latent small hit rush notification effect and the latent probability change notification effect may be performed by executing a mini-game or the like in which the player participates, and on condition that the mini-game is cleared, the latency is completed and the notification is made. For example, in the latent small hit rush notification effect, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the aerial battle effect 751 is developed in the effect symbol display device 47. Then, at an appropriate timing, as shown in FIG. 43B, an operation suggestion image 752 that urges the player to operate the effect button 15 is displayed. After that, when the shot down success image 753 is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (c) according to the operation of the player, the small hit rush rush image 754 shown in FIG. 43 (d) is displayed, and after the end of the general electric support. Notify that it will shift to the small hit rush.
On the other hand, when the shooting down failure image 755 shown in FIG. 43 (e) is displayed from the operation suggestion image 752, the disappointing image 756 shown in FIG. 43 (f) is displayed, and the small hit rush should not be performed after the end of the normal electric support. Is notified.
In the latent probability change notification effect, a probability change get image (see FIG. 40 (b)) is displayed from the shot-down success image 753 shown in FIG. 43 (c) to notify that the probability change state is reached.

In addition, a quiz-style production may be performed. For example, in the latent small hit rush notification effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), a selectable quiz effect 761 is developed in the effect symbol display device 47, and the player is made to operate the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 to answer. Let me. After that, if the player's answer is correct, the small hit rush rush image 762 shown in FIG. 44 (b) is displayed, and it is notified that the small hit rush will be started after the end of the normal electric support.
On the other hand, if the player's answer is incorrect, the disappointing image 763 shown in FIG. 44 (c) is displayed to notify that the small hit rush will not occur after the end of the normal electric support.
In the latent probability change notification effect, if the player's answer is correct, the probability change inrush image 764 shown in FIG. 44 (d) is displayed to notify that the player is in the probability change state.
On the other hand, if the player's answer is incorrect, the disappointing image 765 shown in FIG. 44 (e) is displayed to notify that the player is not in the probable change state.

In the mini-game style production, in order to clear the game and release the hiding, it is possible to take multiple steps to make the difficulty different depending on the step, and to make it more difficult as it gets closer to the final. .. For example, in the aerial battle production, the game is cleared and the hiding is released by shooting down a predetermined number of enemy aircraft. On the other hand, in the quiz production, it is desirable to clear the game and release the hiding by answering correctly with a predetermined number of quizzes.

<Second Example>
(13: Outline configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a second embodiment to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described. In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the normal figure operating port 21, the normal electric accessory 22, the second special figure starting port 24, etc. are arranged at positions where the game balls flowing down the right game area 20R can enter. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the normal drawing operating port 21, the common drawing accessory 22, and the first special drawing starting port 23 are arranged at positions where the game balls flowing down the left game area 20L can enter. It has a squeezed structure. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described. Further, in the figure, the same members are indicated by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

FIG. 45 is a front view of the game board 2B used in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 45, on the game board 2B, the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged on the left side of the center case 200 and at an upstream position of the left game area 20L. Further, on the game board 2B, the general electric accessory 22 is arranged at a position below the center of the center case 200 and at a position where a game ball flowing down the left game area 20L can enter. Further, the first special drawing start port 23 is arranged inside the general electric accessory 22. Only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter the first special figure start port 23.

On the game board 2B, on the right side of the center case 200, a second special starting port 24 is arranged in the right game area 20R, which is open toward the upstream side of the game area and is always capable of entering a ball. The first large winning opening 25, the second large winning opening 26, and the general winning opening 27 are arranged at the same positions as in the first embodiment.

(14: Game progress after the big hit game is over)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47, the game progress after the jackpot game of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is completed will be described. As in the first embodiment, the pachinko machine of this embodiment mainly puts the game ball in the left game area 20L in the normal state (non-probability change and non-normal electric support state) aiming at the first hit after the start of the game. A left-handed game is performed, aiming to enter the first special figure starting port 23.

In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the first probabilistic symbol or the second probabilistic symbol is completed. On the other hand, after the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol is completed, the probability change state is not changed and the probability change state is reached. The pachinko machine 1 makes it difficult to tell whether or not it is a probabilistic change, and even if it is a probable change, it is in a latent probabilistic state.

Further, in the pachinko machine, as in the first embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol is the first probability variation symbol, the second probability variation symbol, or the normal symbol, after the jackpot game is completed, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The pachinko support state is granted until the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (30 times).

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the normal drawing operating port 21, the normal electric accessory 22, and the first special drawing starting port 23 are arranged at positions where the game balls flowing down the left game area 20L can enter. In the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed, a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left game area 20L is recommended (timing [ki] in FIGS. 47 (a), (b), and (c)). See).

Next, the game after the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times (30 times) and the normal electric support state ends will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is in the probabilistic and non-genuine support state after the probabilistic and non-genuine support state due to the first probable variation symbol is terminated, it is advantageous to acquire the small hit game of the second special figure. It is a configuration that shifts to a small hit rush (see the timing [c] in FIG. 47 (a)). Specifically, in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state caused by the first probabilistic symbol, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first variation table 01. The average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 01, and the average fluctuation time is set to "2 seconds".

As described above, in the pachinko machine, in the probabilistic and non-genuine support state caused by the first probabilistic symbol, there is an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure, and the first It is hoped that a lot more people will aim at the second special figure than the special figure. In addition, even if it is not a general electric accessory, it is possible to sufficiently aim for the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24. Further, since the small hit winning probability of the second special figure in the probabilistic state is higher than the big hit winning probability of the first special figure, it is advantageous to acquire the small hit game. Furthermore, in the small hit rush, since the second big winning opening 26 opened in the small hit game is arranged in the right game area 20R, the right-handed game is performed (the timing of FIG. 47 (a) [ See).

On the other hand, the pachinko machine does not shift to the small hit rush when the probabilistic and non-probable electric support state due to the second probable variation symbol ends and the probabilistic and non-general electric support state is reached. See small hit RUSH in FIG. 47 (b)).

In this case, the pachinko machine is configured to recommend a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left game area 20L of the game board 2B in a probabilistic and non-genuine support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol ( See timing [ko] in FIG. 47 (b)). Specifically, in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first variation table 00. The average fluctuation time is set to "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 02, and the average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (FIG. 10). reference).

In this way, the pachinko machine has an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure in the probabilistic and non-genuine support state caused by the second probabilistic symbol, and the second It is hoped that a lot more people will aim at the first special figure than the special figure.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, from the low probability and normal power support state after the end of the big hit game in which the big hit symbol is caused by the normal symbol, the normal power support is terminated and the low probability and non-normal power support state (normal state). If it becomes, it does not shift to the small hit rush (see the small hit RUSH in FIG. 47 (c)).

In the normal state, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left game area 20L of the game board 2B (see the timing [sa] in FIG. 47 (c)). Specifically, in the normal state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first fluctuation table 00 as in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state by the second probabilistic symbol. The average fluctuation time is set to "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special figure accompanying the judgment of the validity of the second special figure has a configuration selected from the second fluctuation table 02 as in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state by the second probabilistic symbol. Yes, the average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

As a result, in the normal state, the pachinko machine has an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure, as in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state caused by the second probability variation symbol. Therefore, it can be expected that the hit / fail judgment will be carried out much more when aiming at the first special figure than at the second special figure.

In this way, if the jackpot symbol is the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol, the pachinko machine sets the winning probability of the special symbol to a high probability (probability variation) after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol, the winning probability of the special symbol is set to a low probability (non-probability change) after the jackpot game is completed. Further, regardless of the first probability variation symbol, the second probability variation symbol, and the normal symbol, the state shifts to the normal electric support state in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes it difficult to understand whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is a probability change, and even if it is a probability change, the pachinko machine 1 is in a latent probability change state. For example, in the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed, the left-handed game is recommended regardless of the probability change or the non-probability change. As a result, in the game in the normal power support state until the special figure fluctuation after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times, the expectation that the player is probable change and the shift to the small hit rush after the end of the normal power support. Try to raise the expectation of doing.
In this case, the pachinko machine performs the "latent small hit rush notification effect" (first latent state notification effect) on the effect symbol display device 47.

Further, when the game progresses, the normal electric support state ends, and the game shifts to the small hit rush, the player recognizes that it is in the probable change state. On the other hand, if the normal electric support state ends and the small hit rush does not occur, it is difficult to tell whether or not it is a probable change, and even if it is a probable change, it will be in a latent probable change state. For example, in the non-small hit rush in the state after the end of the Fuden support, the left-handed game is recommended regardless of the probability change or the non-probability change. As a result, in the game after the end of the Fuden support, even if the player does not shift to the small hit rush, the player's expectation that it is a certain change will be raised.
In this case, the pachinko machine 1 performs a "latent probability change notification effect" (second latent state notification effect) on the effect symbol display device 47 in order to raise the expectation of the player.

(15: Action effect)
The pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as that of the first embodiment, and the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged in the left game area. The Fuden accessory 22 has a configuration in which a game ball flowing down the left game area is arranged at a position where it can enter.

According to the pachinko machine, the jackpot and the symbol are provided with the first probabilistic symbol, the second probabilistic symbol, and the normal symbol. When the first probability variation symbol or the second probability variation symbol is selected, the state shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, when the through state symbol is selected, the probability state becomes low after the jackpot game ends. Then, regardless of the symbol, the state shifts to the normal electric support state for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the left-handed game is performed aiming at the general electric accessory 22 and the first special figure starting port 23, and it is difficult for the player to judge whether or not the game is probable from the situation of the game. Therefore, the player has a high expectation that the game state after the end of the big hit game is probable.

In addition, when the first probabilistic symbol is selected, when a predetermined period elapses after the jackpot game ends and the Fuden support ends, the fluctuation time of the second special figure will be longer than when the second probabilistic symbol is selected. Is also an extremely short setting, and it is configured to shift to a small hit rush that is advantageous for acquiring small hits. Therefore, for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game, the player has a high expectation that the game state after the end of the big hit game will be probable.

Further, when the small hit rush does not occur even if the normal electric support state ends after the big hit game ends, the selected big hit symbol is either the second probability variation symbol or the normal symbol. Regardless of whether it is the 2nd probability variation symbol or the normal symbol, the fluctuation time of the 2nd special symbol is set to be much longer than when the 1st probability variation symbol is selected, and the left side aimed at the 1st special symbol start port 23. You will play a hitting game. Therefore, from the situation of the game, it is difficult for the player to judge whether or not the game state is probable, and the player has a high expectation that the game state is probable.
Further, by implementing the latent small hit rush notification effect and the latent probability change notification effect according to the situation of the game, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the probability change and the small hit rush. Therefore, it is possible to raise expectations for the player to win the prize ball after the jackpot game is completed, and to realize a game with a rich interest in the game.

<Third Example>
(16: Outline configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a third embodiment to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described. In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, the normal drawing operating port 21 and the general electric accessory 22 are arranged at positions where the game ball flowing down the left game area 20L can enter, and the general electric accessory 22 is inside the general electric accessory 22. The first special figure start port 23 is arranged. Then, only the game ball that has entered the Fuden accessory 22 enters the first special figure start port 23, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the Fuden accessory 22 and the first special figure start port 23 May be separated.

FIG. 48 is a front view of the game board 2C used in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48, on the game board 2C, the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged on the left side of the center case 200 and at an upstream position of the left game area 20L. Further, at a position on the downstream side of the left game area 20L, a second special starting port 24 that opens toward the upstream side of the game area and is capable of constantly entering the ball is arranged. Further, on the game board 2C, the general electric accessory 22 is arranged at a position below the center of the center case 200 and at a position where a game ball flowing down the left game area 20L can enter.

On the game board 2C, on the right side of the center case 200, a second special starting port 24 is arranged in the right game area 20R, which is open toward the upstream side of the game area and is always capable of entering a ball. The first large winning opening 25, the second large winning opening 26, and the general winning opening 27 are arranged at the same positions as in the second embodiment.

The pachinko machine of this example has the same effect as that of the second example.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability setting value can be changed from "setting value 1" to "setting value 3" in three stages, but the setting is not limited to this and can be changed in multiple stages such as six stages. May be.
Further, in this embodiment, the configuration includes a probability variation means in which the jackpot probability related to the special symbol fluctuates to a higher probability than in the normal state, and when the probability variation means is further activated, in addition to the jackpot probability, a small hit The probability also fluctuates to a higher probability than in the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the small hit probability may be constant regardless of whether the probability fluctuation is activated or not. Even with such a configuration, during the small hit rush hour, at least the average fluctuation time of the second special figure is set to be shorter than that during the non-small hit rush hour, so that the small hit occurrence frequency during the small hit rush hour Can be improved. The invention of the present application is applicable to such a configuration and can exert the same effect.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment, the jackpot probability setting value can be changed from "setting value 1" to "setting value 3" in three stages, but the setting is not limited to this, and the setting can be changed in multiple stages such as six stages. May be good.

Further, in the present invention, the launched game balls are collected inside the game machine and fired again by the launching device to cyclically use a predetermined number of the game balls inside and to use a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed game machine that manages the number of balls held by the player as data.

1: Pachinko machine, 2A, 2B, 2C: Game board, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 21: Normal electric accessory, 22: Normal electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure start port (No. 1) 1 starting port), 24: 2nd special drawing starting port (2nd starting port), 25: 1st big winning opening (large winning opening), 26: 2nd big winning opening (large winning opening), 40: main control Device (hit / fail determination means, jackpot symbol selection means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (effect control means)

Claims (5)

At least the first starting port where the game ball flowing down the left game area of the game board is arranged so that it can enter,
The second starting port located in the right game area and
With the normal drawing operating port arranged in either the left game area or the right game area,
At least, a game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal drawing operating port is arranged is arranged at a position where the ball can enter, and is opened according to the result of a lottery caused by entering the ball into the normal drawing operating port. Things and
Numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. A winning / failing determination means for executing at least a small hit and a big hit based on
A jackpot symbol selection means for selecting the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is provided.
The jackpot symbol selection means can select at least a first probability variation symbol and a normal symbol as the jackpot symbol.
When the selected jackpot symbol is the first probability variation symbol,
After the big hit game, the game state shifts to a high probability and general electric accessory support state that makes the winning probability of the winning / failing determination high and facilitates entry into the ordinary electric accessory.
On condition that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined number of fluctuations in this state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is caused. It is carried out in the first variable time, and the gaming state shifts to the non-common electric accessory support state with high probability, and it becomes a state advantageous for acquiring the small hit.
If the selected jackpot symbol is a normal symbol,
After the big hit game, the game state shifts to a low probability and general electric accessory support state in which the winning probability is low and facilitates entry into the ordinary electric accessory, and when the above conditions are achieved, then. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol is changed to the second fluctuation time which is extended from the first fluctuation time, and the gaming state has a low probability and is non-normal. In a game machine that shifts to the character support state
The jackpot symbol selection means can further select a second probability variation symbol as the jackpot symbol.
When the selected jackpot symbol is the second probability variation symbol,
After the big hit game, when the game state shifts to the high probability and general electric accessory support state and the condition is achieved, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the success / failure determination is the second fluctuation time. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state is changed to the above-mentioned high-probability and non-genuine accessory support state. The normal electric accessory and the normal electric accessory are arranged in the right game area.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ordinary electric accessory has the second starting port. The normal drawing operating port is arranged in the left game area,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ordinary electric accessory is arranged at a position where a gaming ball flowing down the left gaming area can enter. Equipped with production control means
The effect control means is
It is not possible to perform the latent state notification effect of which of the jackpot symbols the jackpot game is due to in the period until the conditions are achieved after the jackpot game is completed.
The latent state notification effect is
As the jackpot symbol, the first latent state notification effect of whether or not it is due to the first probability variation symbol, and
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the jackpot symbol includes the first probabilistic symbol or the second latent state notification effect of whether or not the second probabilistic symbol is caused. In the above-mentioned high-probability and non-conventional accessory support state
The first fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high-probability and non-utility support state.
The second fluctuation time of the second special symbol is longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the low-probability and non-conventional accessory support state and the high-probability and non-conventional accessory support state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 set in.

Images