JP2021029929A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine of an interesting game by creating a completion condition of a privilege game state.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine is a pinball game machine for executing a big win game by entry of game balls into a specific area in a small win game and includes privilege game transition means for setting to a privilege game state advantageous to acquisition of a small win after completion of a predetermined big win game, privilege game completion means for completing a privilege game state, and special pattern counting means for counting the number of variation times of a special pattern in a privilege game state. The privilege game completion means completes a privilege game state by induction of a small win after a counted value of a special pattern reaches a predetermined prescribed value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine capable of shifting to a big hit game by entering a game ball into a specific area in a small hit game.

Conventionally, in a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a hit / fail judgment is made as to whether or not a big hit is caused by entering a ball into the starting port, and if it is judged as a big hit, a special symbol is confirmed as a big hit. There is known a first-class gaming machine that is displayed and has a game property in which a jackpot game is executed later.

Further, as another conventional ball game machine, in addition to the game playability of the first-class game machine, a small hit is confirmed after a special symbol indicating a small hit is confirmed and displayed in the hit / fail judgment. The game is executed. Then, a ball game machine (so-called first-class two-kind mixer) having a game property in which a big hit game is performed when a game ball enters a specific area provided in a large winning opening opened in a small hit game. ) (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this type of mixer, a privileged gaming state that is advantageous for the occurrence of small hits is provided. In the normal gaming state, the big hit is aimed at by the first type of gameplay, and in the privileged gaming state, the second type of gameplay is used. Play a game aiming for a big hit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-050608

Generally, in a ball game machine, the privilege game state ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of preset times, or when a big hit occurs. And the end of the privileged gaming state is an important concern for the player. Therefore, how to set the end condition of the award game state is an important matter in the development of a game machine that greatly influences the interest of the game, and it is required to further improve the playability related to the end of the award game state. There is.

In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of creating a condition for ending a privileged game state and further improving the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 1 is
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a ball has been won due to the entry of a ball into the starting port,
A special symbol display device that displays the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment in a variable manner and then confirms the display.
A small hit game is carried out in which the result of the winning / failing determination is winning and the special symbol indicating the winning of the small hit is displayed on the special symbol display device so that the large winning opening having a specific area is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Small hit game implementation means to be
The big winning opening is due to the fact that the result of the winning / failing determination is winning and the special symbol indicating the winning of the big hit is displayed on the special symbol display device, or the game ball enters the specific area in the small hit game. Is a ball game machine provided with a jackpot game executing means for performing a jackpot game that is opened in a predetermined opening mode.
After the end of the predetermined big hit game, the privilege game transition means for transitioning to the privilege game state which is advantageous for acquiring the small hit, and
With the privilege game termination means for ending the continuation of the privilege game state,
A special symbol counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the privilege game state, and
With
The means for ending the privilege game is
After the count value of the special symbol counting means reaches a predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value from the end of the big hit game, the continuation of the privilege game state is terminated based on the winning of the small hit game.

The ball game machine of the invention according to claim 1 conducts a lottery with fluctuations in the normal symbol, and when the normal symbol is won, the normal electric accessory is opened and the ball can be entered into the starting port or is easily entered. It is a configuration consisting of. Then, in the privilege game state, it is desirable that the winning probability of the normal symbol is high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the normal electric accessory is extended.

According to the bullet game machine of the invention according to claim 1, the small hit is won after the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value as the end condition of the privilege game state. The minimum privilege game state can be secured until the number of fluctuations reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value. On top of that, it is possible to demonstrate the playability that gives the player the expectation of when the privileged game state will end or when the accessory big hit will occur from the small hit.

Further, according to the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 1, when the game transitions to the privilege game state after the big hit game ends, the small hit to the accessory big hit until the change of the special symbol reaching the special symbol fluctuation limit value ends. You will be able to challenge the game as many times as you like. Furthermore, in the fluctuation of the special symbol after reaching the special symbol fluctuation limit value, the privilege game state will end when a small hit occurs, but in the privilege game state, the bonus game state can occur at the end (end opportunity). It is possible to demonstrate the playability of giving sex and ending. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game property related to a new privilege game state that has never existed, such as giving a feeling of expectation of a big hit at the end of the privilege game state, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is
A small hit selection means for selecting one small hit from a plurality of types of small hits when the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit is provided.
The means for ending the privilege game is
After the count value reaches the predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value, if a specific small hit is won, the continuation of the privilege game state is terminated.

As the small hit selection means, for example, it is desirable that at the time of winning a small hit, any one symbol is determined from a plurality of types of small hit symbols, and the type of small hit is selected according to the determined small hit symbol. That is, the types of small hits are classified according to the small hit symbols.

According to the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 2, the winning of a specific small hit after the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value is a condition for ending the privilege game state. As a result, the same effect as that of the invention of claim 1 is obtained, and even after the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value, as long as the small hit other than the specific small hit is won, the accessory jackpot It is possible to continue the privileged game state while gaining a chance.

The invention according to claim 3 is
Equipped with multiple types of different small hit games according to multiple types of small hits,
Each of the different types of small hit games has a different ball entry rate into the specific area.

According to the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 3, since the ball entry rate into a specific area differs depending on the type of small hit, the small hit and the low small hit with high expectation that the accessory big hit will occur There will be a hit. For example, if a specific small hit is a small hit with a high ball entry rate, it is possible to provide a playability such that the expectation of the accessory big hit is high but the privilege game state ends, and the specific small hit is a small hit with a low ball entry rate. As a hit, it is possible to provide a game property in which the expectation of a big hit for a character is high by winning a small hit with a higher ball entry rate compared to until the end of the privileged game state.

Further, according to the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 3, the type of small hit depends on the type of small hit symbol, and by making the symbol selection rate different for each small hit symbol, the small hit can be obtained. Of course, the selectivity can be different between a specific small hit and other small hits. As a result, the range of games can be further expanded, and interesting game playability can be provided.

Further, according to the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 3, the specific type of small hit changes depending on the type of the big hit symbol selected at the time of winning the winning / failing determination or the type of the small hit symbol. May be good. Thereby, the big hit expectation of a specific small hit can be changed depending on the big hit symbol or the type of the small hit symbol, and more interesting game playability can be provided.

Furthermore, according to the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 3, the type of small hit (and big hit) may not be discriminated from the display mode of the effect symbol. As a result, even if a small hit is won, it is not known whether or not it is a specific small hit, so that it is possible to provide a tense game when the small hit is won.

It is a front view of the ball game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is an operation explanatory view of the big prize opening provided in the game board. It is a rear view of a bullet game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric composition of a ball 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 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 of the bullet game machine in 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the "starting process" which is 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 judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "general figure hit-and-miss judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment 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 "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a sixth flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. This is a first display example showing a display mode related to the effect display. This is a second display example showing a display mode related to the effect display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the bullet game machine in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the 6th flowchart which shows the "special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process of a ball game machine in 2nd Example.

[First Example]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment to which the ball game machine (pachinko 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 4.

(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. 4) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 and 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. is there. 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 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 and 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, 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 2. 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 a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171 and a payment switch 172 of the payment display device 170 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 2 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-handed area L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched at a predetermined strength, and a right-handed area L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched at a strength stronger than the predetermined strength. It is divided into R. A large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20.
The center case 200 has an LCD panel of an effect symbol display device 46 (not shown as a whole) 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 first special symbol start port 23 for a first special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a first special symbol) capable of constantly entering a ball is arranged at a position directly below the center of the center case 200 in the left-right direction. The first special figure start port 23 is a ball entry port that causes the hit / fail determination of the first special figure to be executed by entering the ball. Multiple types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special figure, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure by entering the first special figure start port 23 ( Numerical data) is extracted and used for judgment of success or failure. Up to four (specified number) of the extracted random numbers of the first special figure are stored as hold storage. The pachinko machine 1 sequentially executes the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure based on these reserved memories, and makes a judgment of either a big hit or a loss.

In the left-handed region L, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged at positions on the left side and directly below the first special drawing start opening 23.

In the right-handed region R, 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 passing of the ball. When a game ball enters the normal drawing operation 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 drawing.

Further, in the right-handed region R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operation port 21. The Fuden 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 ball is won by the hit / fail judgment of the normal drawing, the blades are opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the ball can be entered.

The second special figure 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 ball entry port that causes the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) to be executed due to the entry into the ball. Multiple types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the jackpot of the second special figure, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure by entering the second special figure start port 24 ( Numerical data) is extracted and used for judgment of success or failure. Up to four (specified number) of the extracted random numbers of the second special figure are stored as hold storage. The pachinko machine 1 sequentially executes the hit / fail determination of the second special figure based on these reserved memories, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

Further, in the right-handed region R, a first large winning opening 25 provided so as to be openable and closable by the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory is arranged on the downstream side of the general electric accessory 22. The first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner in the big hit game performed at the time of the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the game ball can be entered at the time of opening.

Further, in the right-handed region R, a second large winning opening 26 provided so as to be openable and closable by the second special electric door of the second special electric accessory is arranged on the downstream side of the first large winning opening 25. .. The second large winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined manner in the small hit game performed at the time of the small hit of the second special figure, and the game ball can be entered at the time of opening. The second large winning opening 26 is a winning device having a specific area 262 which is a V winning opening and a shutter 263 which sorts whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 262.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second special winning opening 26 is provided with an entry opening 260 whose upper end can be opened and closed by the second special electric door, and a game ball can enter when the second special electric door is opened. .. The game ball that has entered the ball entry port 260 is taken in from the center of the ball entry port 260 and sent into the device from the outlet 261 formed in a tunnel shape.

A specific area 262 is installed in the lower center of the second large winning opening 26. The specific area 262 is an area capable of developing from a small hit game to a big hit game (feature big hit) by entering a game ball. Further, at a position above the specific area 262, a shutter 263 that closes or opens the specific area 262 is provided between the outlet and the outlet 261. The shutter 263 closes the specific area 262 by putting a pair of left and right opening and closing bodies together in a palm-shaped manner, while opening the shutter 263 to the left and right to open the specific area 262. The shutter 263 constantly repeats a constant opening / closing operation.

The game ball sent out from the delivery port 261 enters the specific area 262 when the shutter 263 is open, and when the shutter 263 is closed, a pair of left and right provided on the left and right sides of the shutter 263. It is taken into the game board from the intake ports 264 and 264 of the above, and is discharged from the second large winning opening 26.

The probability of entering the specific area 262 of the second large winning opening 26 changes according to the timing at which the entry opening 260 opens and the operation of the shutter 263. Therefore, the probability of entering the specific region 262 can be controlled by adjusting the opening timing of the entry port 260 with respect to the shutter 263 that opens and closes constantly. For example, the pachinko machine 1 sets the probability of entering the specific area 262 to 1/5. That is, the ball is entered into the specific area 262 once every five times when the ball is entered into the second large winning opening 26.

The game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 26 is detected by a ball detection sensor (first count SW506 described later, see FIG. 5) provided at the entry opening 260 and counted as a winning ball. In addition, the counts of the game balls that have entered the specific area 262 and the game balls that have been taken into the respective intake ports 264 and 264 are compared with the counts of the winning balls, and the presence or absence of the game balls remaining in the second major winning opening 26 is determined. It is a configuration to confirm.

Returning to FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with an out port 203 for taking in the game ball at the lowermost part of the board surface at the lower center of the game area 20.

The game board 2 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 area outside 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. 4 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 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. 4) 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 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, 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 2, 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. 4, 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. 6) 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. 5). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board 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 the present 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.

Next, 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 determination of the normal figure, 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 definite 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 object 22 is, for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time in the normal gaming state, and 2.0 seconds in the gaming state advantageous to the player (the utility accessory support state described later). × Set to 1 time.

The pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on a random number value of the hold memory made due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23, 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. 33) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value of the hold memory made due to the ball entering the second special figure start port 24, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Will be done. Based on this success / failure 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 figure on the effect symbol display device 46, 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 corners of the game board 2. 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 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo-effect display 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.

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 by operating the condition device and the continuous operation device of the accessory in response to the operation of the condition device. 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.

In the jackpot game, the number of round games to be performed is determined according to the jackpot symbol determined at the time of determining whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not. For example, in the jackpot game, one game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games such as a 4R jackpot game in which four rounds of round games are performed and a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds are performed, depending on the jackpot symbol.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is a small hit according to the confirmed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is performed. In the case of the small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second special winning opening 26 without operating the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 26 for 6.0 seconds is executed once.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the specific area 262 of the second large winning opening 26 opened in the small hit game, the accessory big hit occurs. In the accessory jackpot, the condition device is activated, and the accessory continuous operating device is activated accordingly to open and close the first prize opening 25. In the big hit game by the accessory big hit, the number of times the round game is performed is determined according to the small hit symbol determined at the time of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure. For example, in the jackpot game, one game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games such as a 3R jackpot game in which 3 rounds are performed, a 9R jackpot game in which 9 rounds are performed, and a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds are performed according to the small hit symbol. Will be done.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a big hit game by a symbol big hit or a character big hit occurs from a normal game state, depending on the big hit symbol or small hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that caused the big hit game, After the jackpot game is completed, it is possible for the player to transition to a privileged gaming state that is advantageous for acquiring a small hit and is advantageous for acquiring a prize ball.

Specifically, in the privilege game state, the winning probability at the time of determining whether or not the normal map is correct is high (probability change function of the general map), and the fluctuation time of the normal map due to the judgment of whether or not the normal map is correct is shortened (time saving function). In addition, the opening time of the Fuden accessory 22 that is opened by winning the Fuzu is extended (opening extension function). As described above, in the privileged game state, it is easy to enter the ball into the second special figure starting port 24, and in the winning / failing judgment of the second special figure, the probability of winning a small hit is high, which is advantageous for obtaining a small hit. Since it easily develops from a small hit to a big hit, it is in an extremely advantageous state for winning a prize ball. In addition, the privilege game state is also referred to as a general electric support state. Of course, for the normal power support state, right-handed striking aiming at the right-handed striking area R is recommended.

The end condition is set for the normal electric support state, and when the condition is satisfied, the normal game state is restored. The normal power support state is basically caused by the occurrence of the symbol jackpot of the first special figure, the occurrence of the symbol big hit of the second special figure, or the small hit of the second special figure in the normal power support state. It is configured to end the continuation of the privileged game state by the occurrence of a big hit.

Further, in the normal power support state, the total of the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure in the normal power support state is a predetermined limit number (special symbol fluctuation limit). After reaching the value), the continuation of the privilege game state is terminated based on the winning of the small hit. The normal power support state is continued until these termination conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter (special symbol counting means) that counts the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the number of fluctuations of the second special figure in the normal electric support state. The counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special figure (hereinafter referred to as the special figure counting counter) changes the special symbol when the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value. Remember that you have reached the limit. After the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value, the special figure counting counter stops counting and counts the count value after memorizing that the total has reached the predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value. You may clear it. Further, the special figure counting counter clears the memory that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value according to the continuation of the normal power support state.

(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. 5, 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. 4). ) Is open or not, the inner frame opening switch 502 for detecting whether or not the opening 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. In FIG. 5, the “switch” is referred to as “SW”.

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 for counting the number of balls entered in the large winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2), second count switch 507 for counting the number of balls entered in the second large winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2), specific area A game captured in a V winning opening switch 508 that detects entry into 262 (see FIG. 2), a general winning opening switch 509 that detects entry into general winning opening 27 (see FIG. 2), and an out opening 203. An out port switch 510 for detecting a ball is 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, V winning opening switch 508, general winning opening switch 509 And the out port switch 510 outputs each detection signal to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 controls the opening / closing of the first special winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2) by connecting the first special winning opening solenoid 511 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 and driving the solenoid. .. Furthermore, in the main control device 40, the second special winning opening solenoid 512 is connected via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, the opening / closing control of the second special winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2) is controlled. Do. Furthermore, in the main control device 40, the solenoid accessory solenoid 513 is connected via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving the solenoid accessory solenoid 513, the opening / closing control of the utility accessory 22 (see FIG. 2) is performed. Furthermore, the main control device 40 controls the opening and closing of the shutter 263 (see FIG. 3) of the second special winning opening 26 by connecting the shutter solenoid 514 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 and driving the shutter solenoid 514. .. In addition, in FIG. 5, "solenoid" is described as "SOL".

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. 6, the MPU 600 (Micro) mounted on the main control device 40
Processing Unit) will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, 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 connected to various switches and various devices so that it can communicate (see FIG. 5). In FIG. 6, 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 / fail determination tables that can be used properly 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 used properly 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 winning / failing determination table 621b includes a plurality of winning / failing 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 or not. 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 623b for the second 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 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. 33) to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 46 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the pseudo-effect symbol 700 showing 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 pass / fail determination table 621c for ordinary symbols is used for determining the pass / fail 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 has, as storage areas, a first special figure reserved storage area 631, a second special figure reserved storage area 632, a normal figure reserved storage area 633, an electric support counter 634, and a stage setting value storage area 635. And a mode value storage area 636.

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 electric support counter 634 includes the special figure counting counter described above. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 changes from the normal game state (non-normal power support state) to the symbol big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 changes to the normal game support state after the big hit game ends. Transition. At this time, a special symbol fluctuation limit value, which is an end condition, is set in the electric support counter 634. Then, 1 is added to the count value of the special figure counting counter every time the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed once. Then, the count value of the special symbol count counter is collated with the special symbol fluctuation limit value. If the collation results match, a small hit will occur after that, and the game state will return from the normal game state to the normal game 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 gaming state is in the normal power support state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not in the normal power support state.

(2-1-4: Stage setting value)
In the stage setting value storage area 635, the stage setting value, which is a value related to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination, is stored. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 can set the stage setting values 1 to 6 divided into 6 stages according to, for example, the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination in the stage setting value storage area 635. 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 635.

In this embodiment, the main control device 40 is designed to set a value from "1 to 6" as the stage setting value to be stored in the stage setting value storage area 635, whereas the stage setting value storage area 635 is used. When a value other than "1 to 6" 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 636 stores a "mode value" indicating which of the four transition modes 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 636 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 gaming 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 636 is "1", the main control unit 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 636 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 636.

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 636.

(2-1-6: Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 6, the counter circuit 640 performs timing processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs timing 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 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 determining whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct, and a hit determination random number used for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not. 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 starting port 24, the main control device 40 stores the extracted random number for determining the jackpot 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 out-of-reach 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 a variation pattern that is variablely displayed 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 variation pattern selection table 623c for the normal map. decide.

As shown in FIG. 7, 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. 6).

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 value. For example, when the random number value is stored in the random number value register 662A, the main control device 40 sets "1" in the random number value acquisition 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. 5, 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 on the prize ball, information on 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 a ball-out switch 520 that detects that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 4) 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 for paying out the game balls and a payout switch 522 for detecting 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. When the payout switch 522 detects that the game ball has been paid out, the payout switch 522 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 for detecting 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 that circulates a game ball enclosed in the machine base to play a game, the payout control device 41 from the main control device 40 (in the case of the enclosed game machine, the game ball). 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, the payout control device 41 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 the 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 relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and 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 46.

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 46.

(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. 8, 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 external 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 in the event of a power failure, 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. 9, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed according to the set value. For example, the jackpot probability at the set value 1 is set to 1/209 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, set to 1/204 for the set value 2, and set to 1/299 for the set value 3. The value 4 is set to 1/194, the set value 5 is set to 1/189, and the set value 6 is set to 1/184.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which a small hit is not determined in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure.
The winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is constant regardless of the set value, and is set to 1/3.0.

In the pachinko machine 1, the second big winning opening 26 is opened in the small hit game. In the small hit game, the opening time and the number of times of opening the second large winning opening 26 are set to 6.0 seconds × 1 time in either the normal game state or the general electric support state. In the small hit game, the specified number is counted as one, and one game ball enters the second big winning opening 26, so that even if the opening time is less than 6.0 seconds, the second big winning opening 26 is closed and the small hit game is completed.

Next, the types of jackpot games that occur from the normal game state of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the symbol jackpot based on the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure, for example, any one of the four types of jackpot games, "4R privilege available", "4R privilege not available", "15R privilege not available", and "15R privilege available 1". Is selected. The jackpot game of the first special figure is determined according to the jackpot symbol set at the time of winning / failing determination. The pachinko machine 1 includes at least four types of jackpot symbols that are set at the time of winning / failing determination.

"4R privilege available" is a big hit game in which a round game is carried out over four rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate for selecting "4R privilege available" at the time of a big hit is set to 40%.

"No 4R privilege" means that there is a big hit game in which the round game is carried out over four rounds, and the general electric support state is not set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate for "4R no benefits" is set to 20%.

"No 15R privilege" means that there is a big hit game in which the round game is carried out for 15 rounds, and the general electric support state is not set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate for "15R no benefits" is set to 20%. "15R privilege available 1" is a big hit game in which a round game is carried out over 15 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "15R privilege available 1" is set to 20%.

In the symbol jackpot based on the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure, only the jackpot game of "15R privilege available 2" is carried out. In "15R privilege available 2", a round game is carried out for 15 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed.

In the big hit of the character from the small hit game of the second special figure, for example, "3R privilege available", "5R privilege available", "5R privilege not available", "7R privilege available", "9R privilege available", "11R privilege available" One of the eight types of jackpot games, "Yes", "13R Benefits Yes", and "15R Benefits Yes 3", is selected. The big hit game transitioned from the small hit game of the second special figure is determined according to the small hit symbol set at the time of winning / failing determination. The pachinko machine 1 includes at least eight types of small hit symbols that are set at the time of winning / failing determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has eight types of small hits corresponding to eight types of small hit symbols, and has eight types of small hit games corresponding to eight types of small hits.

"3R privilege available" means that the round game is carried out for 3 rounds and the general electric support state is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the selection rate (S) at which "3R privilege available" is selected in the character jackpot is 20. It is said to be%. In the small hit game that causes the "3R benefits", the probability of entering the game ball into the specific area 262 (V winning rate) is set to about one-fifth. As a result, it is set to win a V prize at a rate of 1 ball out of 5 balls in the small hit game.

In "5R privilege available", a round game is carried out for 5 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "5R benefits available" is said to be 20%. The V winning rate for "5R benefits available" is set to about one-fifth.

In "5R no privilege", the round game is carried out for 5 rounds, and the general electric support state is not set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate for "no 5R benefits" is 10%. The V winning rate of "no 5R benefits" is set to about one-fifth.

In "7R privilege available", a round game is carried out for 7 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "7R benefits available" is 10%. The V winning rate for "7R benefits available" is set to about one-fifth.

In "9R privilege available", a round game is carried out for 9 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "9R benefits available" is 10%. The V winning rate of "9R with benefits" is set to about one-fifth.

In "11R privilege available", a round game is carried out for 11 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "11R benefits available" is 10%. The V winning rate of "11R with benefits" is set to about one-fifth.

In "13R privilege available", a round game is carried out for 13 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "13R benefits available" is 10%. The V winning rate of "13R with benefits" is set to about one-fifth.

In "15R privilege available 3", a round game is carried out for 15 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The selection rate of "15R privilege available 3" is 10%. The V winning rate of "15R with benefits" is set to about one-fifth.

Next, the game specifications related to the pass / fail judgment of the general drawing and the operation of the general electric accessory will be described. In the normal gaming state of the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the normal drawing is set to 6.2 seconds. In addition, the winning probability of the general map is set to 1/100. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the general electric accessory 22 that operates by winning are set to 0.2 seconds × 1 time.

In the normal power support state, the fluctuation time of the normal map is set to 0.7 seconds. In addition, the winning probability of the general map is set to 99/100. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the general electric accessory 22 that operates by winning are set to 2.0 seconds × 1 time.
The pachinko machine 1 is set to have an average variation time of 11 seconds in the second special figure regardless of whether it is in the normal gaming state or the normal electric support state.

(4. Termination conditions for Fuden support status)
The conditions for terminating the normal power support status will be explained. In the pachinko machine 1, the general electric support state is due to the occurrence of a jackpot in any of the symbol jackpots "4R bonus", "4R bonus", "15R bonus", and "15R bonus 1" in the first special figure. The continuation of the pachinko support status ends. In addition, the continuation of the Fuden support state will be terminated by the occurrence of the jackpot of the symbol jackpot "15R privilege available 2" in the second special figure.

Furthermore, the character jackpot "3R privilege available", "5R privilege available", "5R privilege not available", "7R privilege available", "9R privilege available", and "11R privilege available" due to the small hit game of the second special figure , "13R with benefits", and "15R with benefits 3", the continuation of the general electric support state will end due to the occurrence of a big hit.

Furthermore, in the normal power support state, the total number of symbol fluctuations associated with the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure in the normal power support state is, for example, 10 times (special symbol change). After reaching the limit value), the continuation of the normal power support state ends when a small hit in the second special figure occurs.

(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. 10, 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, at a 4 mS cycle) executes interrupt processing (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, between the execution of the processing S12 and the execution of the processing S8 again. ..

(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. 11, 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 636 is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), 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 in which 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 start process (see FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 636 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 win / fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination and the big hit game. The details of the hit / 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 lapse of a predetermined time after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general figure 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, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like.

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 holes where the balls have been entered.

After the process S28, the main control device 40 executes an 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 46 or a frame-side decorative lamp according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and audio 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 511, the second special winning opening solenoid 512, and the utility solenoid 513 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, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (process S27) described above, the main control device 40 transmits a security signal to the hall computer 500. 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 511, the second special winning opening solenoid 512, and the general electric accessory solenoid 513 in the process S30. And send a security signal to the test firing test equipment.

After the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register save (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32) as shown in FIG. In the process S32, the main control device 40 transmits the calculation result of the performance display arithmetic process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 10) 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. 10).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 10), 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. 10) 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. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the main control device 40 executes the 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 drawing ball 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 509 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 509 and the out opening switch 510 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. 11).

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 fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 lights the fraudulent notification lamp 410 (see FIG. 4) 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 46. 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 46 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. 11) 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. 14, 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. .. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure. 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 / fail 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 this look-ahead 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 46.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 13) 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 reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / fail 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 this look-ahead 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 46.

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 start port 23 or the second special figure start 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 drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 13) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The normal figure 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 figure 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. 15, 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. 13) and ends this process.

If the affirmative judgment is made in the process S121 (process S121: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storages of the normal figure stored in the reserved storage area 633 for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. 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 of the normal figure, the random number for determining the winning symbol, the random number for determining the variation 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 there is a memory number 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. 16, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail of the normal figure and the normal figure hit / fail determination process which is a process related to the winning 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. 17 to 21.

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. 22 to 32.

(8-1: Normal figure pass / fail judgment process)
Subsequently, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, the “normal figure hit / fail determination process” (process S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 16) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 17, 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 control 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 during the fluctuation display has elapsed and a positive determination is made (process S203: Yes), the main control device 40 stops the fluctuation of the normal map and confirms the display. Is executed (process S204), 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 confirmation display of the normal figure is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S205: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the final display time of the normal figure 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 figure 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 terminating the effect related to the normal figure in the effect symbol display device 46 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. 18, in the process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the hit / miss 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. Further, 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. 17).

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. 17, 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 memory 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 among 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. 19, 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 determination is a hit and the determination 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 determination is incorrect and the negative determination is made in the process 214 (process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines the incorrect symbol based on the random number for determining the winning symbol (process S218). At the same time, 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, the main control device 40 determines the fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the normal map is shorter than that of the normal game state if the game state is a probabilistic game, a normal power support state, or the like. To do. For example, the main control device 40 selects a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and sets the fluctuation time to the normal gaming state in the probabilistic game or the general electric support state. Select a variation pattern with a shorter value of 0.7 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 46.

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 46 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, etc., and the process S215 or the 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. 17).

(8-2: Fuzu game processing)
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. 20, 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 general electric accessory 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. 21, 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 the predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the general electric accessory 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 20). Refer to), and return to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 16).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have entered the solenoid accessory 22 reaches four and a positive judgment is made in the process S252 (process S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after opening the solenoid accessory 22. When a positive determination is made in the process S252 (process S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 513 to close the utility accessory 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. 20, the description of the normal drawing game process (process S250) will be continued. In the process S251, if the determination is negative (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 hit game end command ends the hit game effect. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 20) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 16). 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 drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

Further, in the process S256, if the determination is negative (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 513 in the process S261 to drive the general electric accessory 22. Open. On the other hand, in the process S260, if a negative determination is made (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.
(8-3: 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. 22 to 32. In the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300), the “special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 22 to 26 and the “big hit game process” shown in FIGS. 27 to 32 are sequentially executed. In the following description, unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first special figure and the second special figure, both are regarded as equivalent and are simply referred to as "special figures".

As shown in FIG. 22, in the "special figure hit / miss determination process", the main control device 40 first determines in the process S301 whether or not the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is being hit is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), the present "special figure hit / miss determination process" is terminated and the process proceeds to the "special game process" described later.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S301 (process S301: Yes), it is determined in the process S302 whether or not the small hit flag indicating that the small hit is in progress is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S302: No), the process proceeds to the "special game process" described later.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S302 (process S302: Yes), the process S303 determines whether or not the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: Yes), it is determined in process S304 whether or not the finalized symbol of the special figure is not displayed.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S304 (process S304: Yes), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure (process S305). If the determination is affirmative (process S305: Yes), the shift process of the hold storage of the second special figure is performed in process S306. By the shift process, the random number of the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S305 (process S305: No), it is determined in the process S307 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S307: Yes), the process S308 performs the shift process of the hold storage of the first special figure. By the shift process, the random number of the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.
In this way, the second special figure is preferentially determined as to whether or not it is correct or not, rather than the first special figure.
If there is no reserved memory of the first special figure and the second special figure in the process S307 and the determination is negative (process S307: No), the process proceeds to the "special game process".

Following the process S306 or the process S308, as shown in FIG. 23, in the process S310, the hit / fail determination is performed by comparing the hit / fail determination table with the big hit determination random number of the random number to be the target of the hit / fail determination. Next, in the process S311, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail judgment is a big hit (symbol big hit). If it is a big hit (symbol big hit) (process S311: Yes), the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the random number to be determined as to whether or not it is correct (process S312). Further, the jackpot fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the random number to be determined for success or failure and the current game state (normal game or normal electric support state) (process S313).

Next, in the process S314, the jackpot content setting process is performed, and the content of the jackpot game (special game) based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (opening pattern of the first jackpot 25, opening effect time, ending effect time). Etc.) and set the game state after the big hit game is completed.

Next, the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 displays the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable manner, and data showing the result of the hit / fail judgment (big hit, small hit, type of loss, A process of outputting a special figure fluctuation start command including reach presence / absence, fluctuation time, etc. to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 is performed (process S315). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 start the variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the negative determination is not a big hit in the process S311 (process S311: No), as shown in FIG. 24, the value of the random number for determining the big hit in the process S320 matches the hit value of the small hit in the hit / fail determination table. Determine if it is. If the small hit is affirmative (process S320: Yes), the small hit symbol is determined in the process S321 based on the value of the symbol determination random number.

Subsequent processing In the variation pattern determination process of S322, the variation pattern for small hits is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern and the current gaming state.
In the subsequent small hit opening pattern determination process of the process S323, the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 26 is determined according to the small hit symbol determined in the process S321.

Next, in the small hit content setting process of the process S324, the content of the small hit game (for example, the opening effect time, the ending effect time, etc.) and the game state after the end of the small hit game, etc., based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol. Set.

If the process S311 and the process S320 are neither a big hit nor a small hit (process S311 and process S320: No), the hit / fail determination is a loss. Therefore, the lost symbol is determined in the process S325. Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern of the loss is determined (process S326).

After the end of the process S324 or the process S326, the process S327 determines whether or not the electric support flag is "1", thereby determining whether or not the electric support state is in the normal electric support state. If the electric support flag is "1" and a positive judgment is made (process S327: Yes), the electric power that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the number of fluctuations of the second special figure in the normal electric support state in the process S328. Counts the support counter. In this case, the electric support counter adds "1" to the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the number of fluctuations of the second special figure. After that, the process proceeds to process S315.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 shown in FIG. 22 (process S303: No), as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined in the process S330 whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S330: No), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

On the other hand, when it is determined affirmatively that the fluctuation time has elapsed in the process S330 (process S330: Yes), the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in the process S331.

Subsequently, in the process S332, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a jackpot symbol. If the determination is affirmative (process S332: Yes), the process of confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 in the process S333 is performed. Do. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 make the effect symbol display device 46 confirm and display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special symbol.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (process S334), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (process S335). The condition device is a device necessary for operating the accessory continuous operation device in the big hit game, and the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the first special electric accessory.

Next, in the process S336, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1" (if it is 1, it is in the normal electric support state). If the determination is affirmative (process S336: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S337. As a result, the transition from the normal electric support state to the normal game state is made. Then, in the process S338, the jackpot flag is set to "1". After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the symbol is not a big hit symbol but a negative determination in the process S332 (process S332: No), it is determined in the process S340 whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol. If the determination is affirmative (process S340: Yes), in process S341, the second special figure display device 283 performs a process of confirming and displaying the small hit symbol. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 deterministically display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the small hit symbol of the second special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. Then, in the process S342, the small hit flag is set to "1".

Next, in the process S343, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S343: No), the process proceeds to process S346. If the determination is affirmative (process S343: Yes), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the count value of the electric support counter has reached the special symbol fluctuation limit value. That is, it is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 10 times. If it is a negative determination (process S344: No), the process proceeds to process S346.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S344 (process S341: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in the process S345. As a result, after the total number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value, the hit of the small hit game occurs, so that the continuation of the normal electric support state is terminated. ..

After the process S345, or when the process S343 or the process S344 is a negative determination (process S343, process S344: No), the sub-integrated control device issues a state specification command based on the release extension flag or the like in the state specification command transmission process in the process S346. It is transmitted to 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If it is not a small hit symbol in process S340 (process S340: No), it is a lost symbol. Therefore, in process S347, a process of confirming and displaying the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. I do. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 deterministically display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the lost symbol of the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. After that, the state designation command transmission process is performed in the process S346, and the process shifts to the "special game process".

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S304 of FIG. 22 (process S304: No), as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined in the process S350 whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (process S350: Yes), the final symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed by the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283 in the finalized symbol display end process of the process S351. A command regarding the end of the display, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 regarding the end of the confirmed symbol display is transmitted, and then the process proceeds to the "special game process".
By the command, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 end the final display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46.

If a negative determination is made in the process S350 (process S350: No), the process S351 is skipped and the process proceeds to the "special game process".

(8-4: Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 32, a "special game process" for carrying out the small hit game and the big hit game will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, the "special game process" first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is "0" in the process S400. If it is an affirmative determination (process S400: Yes), it is not a big hit, so it is determined in the process S401 whether or not the small hit flag is "0" (process S401). If the determination is affirmative (process S401: Yes), since it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, the present "special game process" is terminated and the game returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 16).

If it is a negative determination in the process S401 (process S401: No), it is a small hit, so it is determined in the process S402 whether or not the small hit start effect is being produced (process S402). If it is an affirmative determination and the small hit effect is being produced (process S402: Yes), the process S403 determines whether or not it is the small hit start effect end time. If it is affirmative (process S403: Yes), in the process S404, in the process of opening the second special winning opening, the second special electric accessory door of the second special electric accessory is operated to process the second special winning opening 26 (processing S323). It is opened by the opening pattern set in FIG. 24).
Subsequently, in the process S405, the detection of the entry of the ball into the two specific areas 262 of the second large winning opening 26 is enabled.

If the negative determination is made in the process S402 (process S402: No), it is determined in the process S406 whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open. If it is a negative determination (process S406: No), it is determined whether or not the specific region 262 is valid in the process S407. If it is a negative determination (process S407: No), it is determined in the process S408 whether or not the small hit end effect is in progress, and if it is affirmative (process S408: Yes), the small hit end effect end time in the process S409. Is determined. If the determination is affirmative (process S409: Yes), the small hit flag is reset to "0" in the process S410 to end the small hit game. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S408 (process S408: No), the small hit start effect process is performed in the process S411, whereby the small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the second large winning opening 26 is open in the processing S406 and a positive judgment is made (processing S406: Yes), as shown in FIG. 28, the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 26 is specified in the processing S420. It is determined whether or not the number has reached ten (process S420). If it is affirmative (process S420: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is closed in process S422.

On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S420 (process S420: No), it is determined in the process S421 whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 26 has ended. If it is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is closed in process S422.

If the negative determination in the process S421 (process S421: No) or the specific area 262 is valid in the process S407 (FIG. 27) (process S407: Yes), as shown in FIG. 29, the process goes to the specific area 262 in the process S430. Judge whether or not there is a winning ball (winning).

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S430 (process S430: Yes), the operation of the condition device is started in the process S431. Subsequently, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (process S432).

Next, in the process S433, it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open. If it is affirmative (process S433: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is closed in process S434, and the specific area 262 is invalidated in process S435.

After that, the following processing is performed in the accessory jackpot setting processing of the processing S436. First, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 25, the bonus jackpot start production time, the bonus jackpot end production time, and the like are set. Then, the accessory jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Further, in this process, it is set whether or not to newly transition to the normal electric support state after the big hit game by the character big hit is completed. Furthermore, when a new transition to the normal power support state is made, the end condition is set.

Subsequently, the small hit flag is reset to "0" in the process S437. Next, "1" is set in the jackpot flag (process S438). As a result, it shifts from a small hit to a big hit. Further, in the process S439, the electric support flag is reset to "0". As a result, the game state in the big hit game by the character big hit is changed from the normal game state to the normal game state. Then return.

In this "special game process", if there is a ball entering the specific area 262 while the second big winning opening 26 of the small hit game is open (process S421: No) (process S430: Yes), the condition is immediately met. The device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated, the second big winning opening 26 is closed, and the game shifts to the accessory jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of balls entered into the second prize opening 26 reaches a specified number (process S420: Yes) or the opening time of the second prize opening 26 ends (process S421: Yes), the second prize is entered. After the big winning opening 26 is closed, it is confirmed whether or not there is a ball entering the specific area 262, and if there is a ball, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated to shift to the accessory jackpot. It may be configured to be used.

If a negative determination is made in the process S430 (process S430: No), it is confirmed in the process S440 whether or not the valid period of the specific area 262 has expired. If it is affirmative (process S440: Yes), the small hit end effect is set in the process S441, and the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S400 shown in FIG. 27 (process S400: No), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the first large winning opening 25 is open in the process S450. If it is a negative determination (process S450: No), it is determined in process S451 whether or not the jackpot interval is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (process S451: Yes), the process S452 determines whether or not the interval end time is reached, and if the determination is affirmative (process S452: Yes), the first special electric accessory is determined in the process S453. 1 The special electric door is operated to open the first big winning opening 25 in the next round of the big hit game. 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 jackpot end effect is being produced. If it is a negative determination (process S454: No), it is determined in process S455 whether or not the jackpot start effect is being produced.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S455 (process S455: Yes), it is determined in the process S456 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (process S456: Yes), the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory is operated in the process S457 to open the first big winning opening 25 in the first round game of the big hit game. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S455 (process S455: No), the jackpot start effect process is performed in the process S458, whereby the jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the affirmative judgment is made in the process S450 (process S450: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, whether or not the number of balls entered into the first large winning opening 25 in the process S460 has reached the specified number of 10. To judge. If it is affirmative (process S460: Yes), the first large winning opening 25 is closed in process S462.

If the negative determination is made in the process S460 (process S460: No), it is determined in the process S461 whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 has ended. If it is a negative determination (process S461: No), it returns. If it is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the first large winning opening 25 is closed in process S462.

Subsequently, in the process S463, it is determined whether or not the final round of the jackpot has been completed. If the determination is affirmative (process S463: Yes), the jackpot end effect process is performed in process S464, whereby the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (process S464). Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S463 (process S463: No), the open interval (big hit interval) process is performed in the process S465, whereby the big hit interval command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. .. Then return.

If the positive determination is made in the process S454 (see FIG. 30) (process S454: Yes), as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined in the process S470 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S470: No), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S470: Yes), the condition device is stopped in process S471, and the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (process S472).

Subsequently, in the process S473, it is determined whether or not to transition to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol (process S473). If the determination is affirmative (process S473: Yes), the end condition of the normal power support state selected in the jackpot content setting process (process S314 of FIG. 23 or process S436 of FIG. 29) is set in process S474. Then, in the process S475, "1" is set in the electric support flag. When "1" is set in the electric support flag, the state transitions to the general electric support state.

Next, in the process S476, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set, and when the state is changed to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game, the normal electric support state is set. Then, in the process S477, the jackpot flag is reset to "0" and the jackpot game ends.

(9. Direction display mode)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, a display example of the effect related to the pseudo effect symbol performed by the effect symbol display device 46 and the effect in the normal electric support state 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 pachinko machine 1 displays the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46. Start fluctuating. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 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. Then, on the lower left side of the display screen, the first possessed memory display image 731 showing the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure is displayed. Similarly, on the lower right side, the second possessed memory display image 732 showing the existence of the reserved memory of the second special figure is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops into a reach effect when the expectation of a big hit is high when the pseudo effect symbol 700 fluctuates. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the reach suggestion display unit 722 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, and the reach pseudo effect symbol is displayed in the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the reach pseudo-effect symbol 701, the two symbols on both sides are stopped at the same symbol, and only the central symbol is changing.

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit (design big hit), the pachinko machine 1 is shown in FIG. 33 (c) on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. The jackpot suggestion display unit 723 is displayed. Then, a large hit pseudo-effect symbol 702 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbols of the first special figure or the second special figure, which is large in the lower half of the display screen, 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 determination is a small hit, the pachinko machine 1 has a large size in the lower half of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 as shown in FIG. 33 (d), and the first special figure or the second special figure. The small hit pseudo-effect symbol 703 composed of three identical small hit symbols corresponding to the small hit symbols of is fixedly displayed.

When the pachinko machine 1 transitions to the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed, the pachinko machine 1 notifies the effect symbol display device 46 to that effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a smiling "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" as a character image 710 and an electric support suggestion image 741 indicating a transition to a normal electric support state are displayed. indicate. Furthermore, since the continuation ends when a small hit occurs after the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10 times in the normal power support state, the total number of fluctuations becomes 10 times. A production image 742 that encourages the player to obtain many small hits and raises the player's expectation is displayed. In addition, it is desirable to carry out such an effect display from the end of the big hit game to the start of the first special figure change after the disclosure of the general electric support status.

When the game progresses and the variation of the special figure is started in the normal electric support state, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), a small variation display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 is performed at the lower part of the display screen. Then, above the pseudo-effect symbol 700, an effect display 751 indicating the status of the normal electric support state is implemented. The effect display 751 displays a fluctuation status image 752 showing the remaining number of fluctuations until the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value. In addition, the figure example shows the time of the fifth change of the special figure after the transition to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game, and in the change situation image 752, the remaining number of changes of the special figure is five times. Is shown.

When the game progresses and the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value, an effect display suggesting that fact is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the effect image 753 for notifying that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the special symbol fluctuation limit value is displayed. Further, since the normal electric support state ends when a small hit occurs next, the production image 754 that raises the expectation of the player is displayed with the aim of acquiring the accessory big hit from the small hit.

Then, when the pachinko machine 1 causes a small hit and the normal electric support state ends, the pachinko machine 1 notifies the effect symbol display device 46 to that effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the electric support end image 760 indicating the end of the normal electric support state is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. Further, it is desirable to display the small hit acquisition image 761 showing the number of small hit games acquired in the normal electric support state.

(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the winning / failing determination means (process S311 and processing S320) for determining whether or not the ball has been won due to the entry of the ball into the starting port 24 and the special symbol indicating the result of the winning / failing determination are displayed in a variable manner and then confirmed. A special symbol display device 281,283 is provided. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the result of the winning / failing determination is winning, and the special symbol display device 281,283 displays a special symbol indicating the winning of the small hit, so that the large winning opening 26 having the specific area 262 is opened. A small hit game executing means (process S404) for carrying out a small hit game that is opened in a mode is provided. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the result of the winning / failing determination is winning, and a special symbol indicating the winning of the big hit is displayed on the special symbol display devices 281,283, or the game ball enters the specific area 262 in the small hit game. By doing so, the basic configuration is a ball-and-ball game machine provided with a jackpot game executing means (process S457) for performing a jackpot game in which the jackpot opens in a predetermined opening mode. Then, the pachinko machine 1 has a privilege game transition means (process S476) for transitioning to a privilege game state advantageous for acquiring a small hit after the end of a predetermined big hit game, and a privilege game end means (process S476) for ending the continuation of the privilege game state. Processing S337, processing S345, processing S439), and a special symbol counting means (processing S328) for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the privilege game state are provided. The award game ending means ends the continuation of the award game state based on the winning of the small hit game after the counting value of the special symbol counting means reaches a predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value from the end of the big hit game. Is.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small hit is won after the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value as the end condition of the normal electric support state. Therefore, the minimum normal power support state can be secured until the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value. On top of that, it is possible to demonstrate the playability that gives the player the expectation of when the normal electric support state will end or when the accessory big hit will occur from the small hit.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game transitions to the normal power support state after the big hit game is completed, the small hit is completed until the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure that reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value is completed. You can challenge the game as many times as you want to win the jackpot. Furthermore, in the fluctuation of the special symbol after reaching the special symbol fluctuation limit value, the normal electric support state will end when a small hit occurs, but in the normal electric support state, the accessory big hit will occur at the end (end trigger). It is possible to demonstrate the playability of giving the possibility of doing so and ending. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new playability related to the normal power support state, such as giving a feeling of expectation of a big hit at the end of the normal power support state, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the normal electric support state is terminated when a big hit of the accessory occurs in the normal electric support state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general electric support state is not limited to this. May be sustainable. That is, during the character jackpot game, the normal power support state is interrupted, and after the jackpot game ends, the normal power support state is restored from the interruption, and the electric support counter continues from the count value at the time when the character jackpot occurs. You may. In this case, in the table for selecting the small hit symbol, among the privileged symbols that grant the normal electric support, the symbol that newly grants the general electric support state after the end of the big hit game and the symbol that continues the general electric support state. It is desirable to set and. It is desirable to continue the character jackpot game with a symbol with a small number of rounds, such as 3 rounds or 5 rounds, as a symbol for continuing the normal electric support state.

[Second Example]
(11. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, regarding the end of the normal power support state, the normal power support state is determined in advance after the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value. It is configured to end when a specific small hit is won.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

(12. Specifications of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
The basic specifications of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35. The jackpot probabilities of the first special figure and the second special figure are the same as those of the first embodiment. Further, as in the first embodiment, the small hit is not determined in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is constant regardless of the set value, and is set to 1/7.0.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, in the small hit game, the opening time and the number of times of opening the second large winning opening 26 are set to 6.0 seconds × 1 time regardless of whether the game is in the normal game state or the normal electric support state. Has been done. In the small hit game, the specified number is counted as one, and one game ball enters the second big winning opening 26, so that even if the opening time is less than 6.0 seconds, the second big winning opening 26 is closed and the small hit game is completed.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, in the symbol jackpot of the first special figure that occurs from the normal gaming state, for example, "4R privilege is available", "4R privilege is not available", and "15R privilege is not available" as in the first embodiment. , One of the four types of jackpot games, "15R with privilege 1", is selected. The selection rate of each jackpot game is also the same as that of the first embodiment.

As for the symbol jackpot of the second special figure that occurs from the normal game state, only the jackpot game of "15R privilege available 2" is carried out as in the first embodiment.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, in the accessory jackpot from the small hit game of the second special figure, for example, "3R privilege available", "5R privilege available", "5R privilege not available" as in the first embodiment. , "7R privilege available", "9R privilege available", "11R privilege available", "13R privilege available", and "15R privilege available 3", any one of the eight types of jackpot games is selected. The accessory big hit game is determined according to the small hit symbol set at the time of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure. The selection rate of each accessory jackpot game is also the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the "3R privilege available", the probability (V winning rate) of entering the game ball into the specific area 262 in the small hit game that is the cause is set to about 1/5. As a result, it is set to win a V prize at a rate of 1 ball out of 5 balls in the small hit game.

The V winning rate of "5R benefits available" is also set to about one-fifth. In addition, the V winning rate of "5R privilege not available", the V winning rate of "7R privilege available", and the V winning rate of "9R privilege available" are also set to about one-fifth.

For "11R no privilege", the V winning rate is set to about one-third. Further, the V winning rate of "13R privileged" and the V winning rate of "15R privileged" are set to about half. As described above, the pachinko machine has a configuration in which the V winning rate (the rate of entering the specific area 262) is different for each of the different types of small hit games that cause a plurality of types of accessory big hits. In this embodiment, the number of rounds in the character jackpot game is large, and the V prize rate is higher as the character jackpot is advantageous for winning the prize ball.

(13. Termination process of the normal power support state of the second embodiment)
Similar to the first embodiment, the pachinko machine of this embodiment has the “special figure hit / fail” shown in FIGS. 22 to 23, 36, and 26 to 32 in the “hit / fail determination process (S25)” shown in FIG. The determination process (S300) and the special game process are executed.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes the special symbol fluctuation limit value in a part of the "special figure hit / miss judgment process" as in the first embodiment. After reaching it, a specific small hit is won and the normal electric support state is terminated. That is, as shown in FIG. 36, if the symbol is not a big hit symbol but a negative determination in the process S332 (process S332: No), it is determined in the process S360 whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol. If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in process S361, the second special figure display device 283 performs a process of confirming and displaying the small hit symbol. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 deterministically display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the small hit symbol of the second special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. Then, in the process S362, the small hit flag is set to "1".

Next, in the process S363, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S363: No), the process proceeds to process S367. If the determination is affirmative (process S363: Yes), in process S364, it is determined whether or not the count value of the electric support counter has reached the special symbol fluctuation limit value. That is, it is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 10 times. If it is a negative determination (process S364: No), the process proceeds to process S367.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S364 (process S364: Yes), the process S365 determines whether or not the small hit is a predetermined specific small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S365: No), the process proceeds to process S367. If the determination is affirmative (process S365: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S366. As a result, after the total number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value, the hit of the small hit game occurs, so that the continuation of the normal electric support state is terminated. ..

After the process S366, or when the process S363, the process S364 or the process S365 is a negative determination (process S363, process S364, process S365: No), the state is specified based on the release extension flag or the like in the state specification command transmission process in the process S367. A command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If it is not a small hit symbol in process S360 (process S360: No), it is a lost symbol. Therefore, in process S368, a process of confirming and displaying the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. I do. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 deterministically display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the lost symbol of the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. After that, the state designation command transmission process is performed in the process S367, and the process shifts to the "special game process".

(14. Action and effect of the second example)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the basic configuration of the first embodiment and also has the following configuration. That is, the small hit selection means (process S321) for selecting one small hit from a plurality of types of small hits when the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure is a small hit is provided. Then, as the privilege game ending means for ending the privilege game state, a specific small hit is won after the count value of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value. In some cases, the continuation of the privileged game state is terminated.

Further, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment includes a plurality of different types of small hit games according to a plurality of types of small hits, and each of the different types of small hit games has a different ball entry rate into the specific area 262.

According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same action and effect as those of the first embodiment are obtained, and a specific small hit after the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value. The winning condition is the end condition of the privilege game state. As a result, even after the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation limit value, as long as a small hit other than a specific small hit is won, it is possible to continue the privilege game state while gaining a chance of a big hit of the character. it can.

Further, according to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, since the ball entry rate into the specific area 262 differs depending on the type of the small hit, the small hit with a high expectation that the accessory big hit will occur and the small hit with a low expectation will occur. It will exist. For example, if a specific small hit is a small hit with a high ball entry rate into a specific area 262, it is possible to provide a high-risk, high-return game property in which the expectation of the accessory big hit is high but the privileged game state ends.

Further, according to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the type of small hit depends on the type of small hit symbol, and by making the symbol selection rate different for each small hit symbol, the type of small hit is of course specific. The selectivity can be different between the small hit and other small hits. As a result, the range of games can be further expanded, and interesting game playability can be provided.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the type and number of specific small hits may change depending on the type of the big hit symbol selected at the time of winning the winning / failing determination or the type of the small hit symbol. As a result, the degree of expectation of a big hit during the privileged gaming state can be changed depending on the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, and more interesting game playability can be provided.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, when a big hit game occurs from a predetermined big hit symbol or a predetermined small hit symbol, it is specified even if the condition of the special symbol fluctuation limit value is not satisfied after the big hit game is completed. If the small hit is won, the privilege game state may be terminated (processing S364 in FIG. 36 is skipped). In other words, it may be configured to include a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol for which the condition of the special symbol fluctuation limit value is valid. In this case as well, the jackpot expectation during the privilege game state depends on the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. Can be changed.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the type of small hit (and big hit) may not be discriminated from the display mode of the pseudo-effect symbol. As a result, even if a small hit is won, it is not known whether or not it is a specific small hit, so that it is possible to provide a tense game when the small hit is won.

The present invention is not limited to the plurality of examples described above, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, a large winning opening having a specific area may be arranged only in the right-handed area, and the large winning opening may be shared by the small hit game and the big hit game.
Further, the present invention is an enclosed game machine that collects the fired game balls inside the game machine, fires them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied to.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game areas, L: Left-handed area, R: Right-handed area, 46: Directed symbol display device, 22: Ordinary electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure start port, 24 : 2nd special figure starting port (starting port), 25: 1st special drawing opening, 26: 2nd big winning opening (large winning opening), 262: specific area, 281: 1st special drawing display device (1st special) Symbol display device), 283: 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 40: Main control device (win / fail determination means, small hit game execution means, big hit game execution means, special symbol counting means, privilege game Transition means, privilege game end means), 42: Sub-integrated control device

Claims (3)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a ball has been won due to the entry of a ball into the starting port,
A special symbol display device that displays the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment in a variable manner and then confirms the display.
A small hit game is carried out in which the result of the winning / failing determination is winning and the special symbol indicating the winning of the small hit is displayed on the special symbol display device so that the large winning opening having a specific area is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Small hit game implementation means to be
The big winning opening is due to the fact that the result of the winning / failing determination is winning and the special symbol indicating the winning of the big hit is displayed on the special symbol display device, or the game ball enters the specific area in the small hit game. Is a ball game machine provided with a jackpot game executing means for performing a jackpot game that is opened in a predetermined opening mode.
After the end of the predetermined big hit game, the privilege game transition means for transitioning to the privilege game state which is advantageous for acquiring the small hit, and
With the privilege game termination means for ending the continuation of the privilege game state,
A special symbol counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the privilege game state, and
With
The means for ending the privilege game is
From the end of the big hit game, after the count value of the special symbol counting means reaches a predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value, the continuation of the privilege game state is terminated based on the winning of the small hit game. Bullet game machine. A small hit selection means for selecting one small hit from a plurality of types of small hits when the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit is provided.
The means for ending the privilege game is
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuation of the privileged gaming state is terminated when a specific small hit is won after the count value reaches the predetermined special symbol fluctuation limit value. Equipped with multiple types of different small hit games according to multiple types of small hits,
The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the ball entry rate into the specific area is different for each different type of small hit game.

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