JP2021083736A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To realize a highly amusing game machine by performing notification at irregular timing by using a display mode of a prescribed number of acquired putout balls for suggestion of a setting of a winning probability.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine checks whether a winning signal is received from a main control device 40 (S801) during a jackpot game (S800: yes), calculates the number of acquired putout balls after winning (S802) when receiving a winning signal (S801: yes), refers to a current setting value (S804) in processing of S803 when the calculated number of putout balls reaches a prescribed number (S803: yes), and displays an indication of a prescribed number of acquired putout balls in a display mode corresponding to the setting value (S805).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a so-called setting function.

The conventional ball game machine has a setting function in which the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be a predetermined result differs depending on the setting value that can be changed in multiple stages, and the setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value is performed. There is. In this case, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect of suggesting the set value can be executed, so that the player can easily notice the set value (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2019-5554

In recent years, the effects related to setting suggestions have been diversified, but there is a demand for a gaming machine equipped with further innovative effects.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of an effect related to setting suggestion.

The invention according to claim 1
A starting port where a game ball can enter and
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the ball has entered the starting port, and
A winning probability setting means capable of setting the winning probability determined to be a hit in the winning / failing determination to any one of a plurality of winning probabilities provided in stages based on an operation from the outside.
Based on the determination of the hit, a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for obtaining a prize ball, and a special game means.
During the special game, at least the number of prize balls according to the number of winnings to the large winning opening is counted, and when the number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number, the specified number of winning balls is displayed on the LCD screen. Equipped with a means for displaying the number of balls to be played
The specified number of winning balls display includes a plurality of display modes, and the predetermined display mode is selected based on a set value set by the winning probability setting means.

The present invention is preferably performed by the following procedure when suggesting the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means. For example, by an operation from the outside, the winning / failing determination is performed based on the winning probability set for one of the plurality. If you win, a special game will be played that is advantageous for winning the prize ball. After that, when the number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number, the specified number of balls to be won is displayed. At that time, since the display mode may be selected based on the set value set by the winning probability setting means, the player can guess or discriminate the set value by looking at the specified number of acquired balls. it can.
It should be noted that not only the setting value is guessed or discriminated, but also the setting is suggested that the setting has been changed, and when the setting is changed, the initialization is accompanied by the initialization when the power is turned on. It may be suggested that the setting value is not directly suggested.

The payout number display means is configured to additionally display the number of prize balls generated by winning a prize in the big prize opening by the big hit game. The number of winnings may be updated for each winning, and the number of winnings may be displayed only when the specified number of winning balls is reached, such as when the number of winnings reaches 1000, 3000, 6000, or the like.
In addition, in the case of a big hit game state, the number of prize balls generated by winning a prize at the big prize opening, winning at multiple general winning openings around the big winning opening, and winning at the starting opening is also added and displayed. Good.
Further, not only the jackpot game state but also the so-called probability fluctuation state and the open extension state of the ordinary electric accessory may be continuously added and displayed even during the privilege game state.

In addition, when displaying the specified number of balls to be obtained, it is conceivable to display not only the number of balls to be paid but also the character at the same time. It is possible to report the difficulty of reaching the specified number of balls that have been reached due to the rarity of the characters displayed together and the dialogue.
The mode of displaying the number of balls to be acquired is composed of the font or design of the number of balls to be played, the color, the size, the sound when displaying the number of balls to be played, and the characters that appear together. By setting the value, the set value may be suggested. Further, the set value may be suggested by differentiating the font or design, color, and size of the acquired ball number display symbol indicating the total value of the number of prize balls generated during the big hit game.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player can obtain the interest of the game by suggesting the set value in the display mode of the specified number of balls to be acquired, which is displayed at irregular timings. become.

It is a front view of the ball game machine of one Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the ball game machine. It is a rear view of the ball game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine executed by the main control device of the ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start prize confirmation process executed by the main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game processing executed by the said main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the regulation acquisition number of balls display mode which performs the setting suggestion carried out in the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the specified acquisition number of balls executed by the sub-integrated control device of the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the Example.

A pachinko machine 1 which is a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each 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 the plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. , The front frame 11 is opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are arranged 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 in 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 launched toward the game board 2. Will be done. 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 lending button 171 and a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 which is an operation means that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 which is an operation means are installed so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

The game board 2 will be described. 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. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20. A center case 200 is attached to the central portion of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 of the game area 20, there is provided a normal figure operating gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) is executed at the time of passing. ..
A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined to be correct or rejected due to the entry of the ball. The start port 23 is provided. Furthermore, the position directly below it is composed of a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory), and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as the second special symbol) is executed due to the entry of the ball. The second special drawing start port 24 is installed. It should be noted that the second special figure starting port 24 can be entered (winning) only when the general electric accessory is opened. The general electric accessory is configured to be opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time when it is won in the lottery of the general drawing.

At a position directly below the second special figure starting port 24, a big winning opening 25 is installed which can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory and is open to a big hit game. The opening / closing plate of the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by operating the special electric accessory, and the ball can be entered (winning) only when the opening plate is opened. When a big hit is made in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the accessory continuous operation device is activated, and the accessory continuous operation device is operated, so that the special electric accessory is continuously operated. As a result, the large winning opening 25 is continuously opened.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25. Of the game balls launched, the out port 203 does not enter (win) any of the first special figure start port 23, the second special figure start port 24, the large winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27. The game ball is taken in.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display are displayed. A device 282, a normal symbol display device 29, and a normal figure hold number display device 291 are provided.

FIG. 3 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 upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are 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. It will be paid out to 12. In addition, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the loan balls that are paid out by operating the lending button 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. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 41.

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

A performance display device 61 is provided on the main control device 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The performance display device 61 is arranged at a position invisible to the player during the game. The performance display device 61 displays the calculated gaming performance. The performance display device 61 has a configuration in which four 7-segment LED displays are arranged side by side, and is configured to be capable of displaying simple 4-digit characters and numbers.

In the performance display device 61 of this embodiment, the game performance is displayed, and the step setting value at the time of changing the setting of the winning probability which becomes a big hit or confirming the setting (hereinafter, simply "setting" or "setting value"). , "Setting stage", "setting information", etc. In this embodiment, more specifically, it may refer to a so-called value indicating a setting value 1 to a setting value 6.) Is also configured to do.

The main control device 40 includes a setting key switch 62 directly below the performance display device 61. The setting key switch 62 has a well-known configuration in which the setting key switch 62 can be switched to the ON state by turning it 90 degrees clockwise, for example, from the illustrated OFF state in which the setting key is inserted. In this embodiment, at least the setting key switch 62 is turned on to enable a transition to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and is turned off when the setting change or the setting confirmation is completed. There is.

Further, the main control device 40 includes a RAM clear switch 63 for clearing the RAM (RWM) directly under the setting key switch 62. The RAM clear switch 63 erases information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off by turning on the power switch 65 arranged on the power supply board 45 and turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 63. It is a switch for executing RAM clear to perform. The RAM clear switch 63 of this embodiment also has a function as an operation means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value when the setting is changed.

Here, the setting change of the winning probability that becomes a big hit will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the jackpot game is set to the probability corresponding to each set value by selecting one of a plurality of different set values 1 to 6 (see FIG. 16). It is a changeable configuration. The setting key switch 62 and the RAM clear switch 63 are used to change the setting of the winning probability. In this case, the setting key switch 62 is a switch that makes it possible to change the probability setting of the winning probability that becomes a big hit by inserting the key and rotating it in a predetermined direction. The RAM clear switch 63 is a push button switch, and when the set value is changed to an arbitrary value (the setting key switch 62 is in the ON state), the set value 1 to the set value 6 can be set arbitrarily by pressing the RAM clear switch 63. Can be changed to.

An example of the operation of the setting key switch 62 and the RAM clear switch 63 when changing the set value to an arbitrary value will be described. First, the setting key switch 62 inserts a key into the setting key switch 62 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right) while the power of the pachinko machine 1 is off, and in this state, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. By inputting, the probability setting can be changed. Then, the RAM clear switch 63 can be pressed to select any of the set value 1 to the set value 6. In this case, each time the RAM clear switch 63 is pressed, the numerical values 1 to 6 corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the performance display device 61 in order. This allows you to select your favorite setting value. The setting information may be displayed not only on the performance display device 61 but also on other display devices. For example, the effect symbol display device 21 or the first special symbol display device 28A may be used for display. If it is displayed by the effect symbol display device 21, it is easy to check because the display area is large. However, since the RAM clear switch 63 is on the back side of the gaming machine, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 is on the front side, so that the effect button 15, the jog dial 16, etc. can be notified by voice or the RAM clear switch 63 can be used. If it has the same function as changing the set value of, the probability can be set while looking at the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. Further, when the effect symbol display device 21 is used, it may be configured to display a dedicated mode screen for notifying that the probability setting can be changed. Further, a configuration may be provided in which a dedicated setting value display device for displaying the set value is provided.

Then, by rotating the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 and returning it to the initial position, that is, performing the operation of confirming the probability setting, the set value of the probability setting is confirmed and the probability setting is changed. The state where you can do it ends. When the state in which the probability setting can be changed ends, the main control device 40 may transmit a setting command including information such as the probability set setting value to the sub integrated control device 42. In the case of the configuration of displaying on the effect symbol display device 21, the RAM clear switch 63 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to display the probability setting screen when the probability setting state is reached by operating the setting key switch 62. A signal may be transmitted each time the operation is performed. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 can grasp which of the set values 1 to 6 is set as the probability.

In addition to the configuration in which the pachinko machine 1 erases information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 63, the pachinko machine 1 is predetermined by inserting a key into the setting key switch 62. By rotating the machine in a direction (for example, to the right) and turning on the power in this rotation operation, the information stored in the RAM related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off is erased. Configuration is also conceivable. It is desirable that the information regarding the setting value of the winning probability setting is not erased even if the RAM is cleared, and is retained. It may be configured to be erased by performing a dedicated operation. The configuration may be such that when the RAM is cleared, the information regarding the set value is also erased.

The pachinko machine 1 is not limited to erasing the information stored in the RAM at the timing when the power is turned on in the state where the key is inserted into the setting key switch 62 and the rotation operation is performed. For example, at the timing when the operation for confirming the setting of the winning probability is performed or the timing when the state where the setting of the winning probability can be changed ends, the information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 stored in the RAM is input. It may be configured to be erased. If the configuration is such that the winning probability setting information is not deleted by clearing the RAM, it can be deleted after the setting operation is completed, and if the configuration is such that the winning probability setting information is deleted, the setting key switch 62 is rotated. It is preferable to erase it when the power is turned on by operating it.

When the power is turned on while the setting key switch 62 is rotated, the RAM clear switch 63 can be used to change the setting of the winning probability, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the RAM clear switch 63 may be used to change the setting of the winning probability while the setting key switch 62 is rotated after the power is turned on first.

Further, the setting of the winning probability is changed by inserting the key into the setting key switch 62, but the setting is not limited to this. For example, the winning probability setting may be changed by operating a dedicated button.

The pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the setting of the winning probability is confirmed by rotating the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 and returning it to the initial position, but the setting is not limited to this, and it is dedicated. The setting of the selected winning probability may be confirmed by pressing the probability setting confirmation button of. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the setting information to the sub-integrated control device regardless of whether or not the setting of the winning probability is changed. Regarding the transmission timing for transmitting the setting information to the sub-integrated control device, it is conceivable that each fluctuation starts, each confirmation display, jackpot symbol confirmation display, game ball passes through a specific area, and the like. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 is configured to store the received information regarding the setting of the winning probability until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, centering on the main control device 40 that controls the progress of the game, etc., as sub-control devices, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43. It is a configuration including. 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.
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.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a front frame closing SW (switch) that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, the detection signal of the design frame closing SW502 is input. Further, the main control device 40 includes a first start port SW503 that detects the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23, a second start port SW504 that detects entry into the second special figure start port 24, and a general drawing. The detection signal of the normal symbol operation SW505 that detects the entry of the ball into the operation gate 22 is input. Furthermore, detection signals such as the general prize opening SW506 for detecting the entry into the plurality of general winning openings 27 and the count SW507 for detecting the entry into the large winning opening 25 are input to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like. Then, the main control device 40 outputs a command toward the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43. Further, the main control device 40 displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. The display control of the device 282, the normal symbol display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the grand prize opening solenoid 508 and the universal electric accessory solenoid 509 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the main control device 40 controls the large winning opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory to open the large winning opening 25. Further, the main control device 40 controls the solenoid accessory solenoid 509 to operate the utility accessory to open and close the second special figure start port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 is input with a detection signal of the ball out SW520 for detecting that the ball tank is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534. Further, detection signals such as a payout SW522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out and a full SW523 for detecting that the game ball storage dish has become full are input to the payout control device 41. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in response to the lending request signal to pay out the lending ball. The operation signals of the loan request and the settlement request by the ball lending SW171 and the settlement SW172 are input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

The launch control device 44 is input with a detection signal such as a launch stop SW524 for stopping the launch and a touch SW525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. The launch control device responds to a command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW525 and the game status) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, a rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and a signal of the launch stop SW524. The launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 includes a volume control switch. The operation signal of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 42.
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying a character or the like or a command for displaying a pseudo-effect symbol of a special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

In the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, when the game ball enters the solenoid operating gate 22, the solenoid is displayed in a variable manner on the solenoid symbol display device 29, and the pachinko machine 1 is stopped after a predetermined time according to the mode of the solenoid. If it is won, the solenoid accessory solenoid 509 is driven, and the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the general electric accessory is 0.2 seconds (1 time) in the normal state, and 1.8 seconds (2 times) in the time saving state (opening extended state) which is advantageous for the player. is there. In addition, the second special figure start port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless a general electric accessory is driven.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the reserved storage of the first special figure. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random numbers in the hold storage, and the first special figure starts to fluctuate in the first special figure display device 28A, and stops after a predetermined time.

Further, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the hold memory of the second special figure. .. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random number in the hold storage, and accordingly, the second special figure starts the variable display on the second special figure display device 28B, and stops after a predetermined time.

In the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is prioritized regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure, the hold memory of the first special figure is reached. Make a pass / fail judgment.

Since the variable display and the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game area 20, the first effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 is used for the first. Pseudo-effect display using a pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed. Then, the result of the winning / failing determination is notified to the player on the simulated effect display. For example, in the pseudo-effect display, three pseudo-effect symbols are varied, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is obtained. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect is implemented in which two symbols stop at the same symbol, and the player's expectation is raised depending on whether or not the remaining fluctuating symbols stop at the same symbol.

If the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit (winning) according to the confirmed display mode of the first special figure and the second special figure, a big hit game (special game) that is advantageous to the player can be expected to increase the acquisition of prize balls. Will be executed. In the big hit game, the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 25. The big hit game includes, for example, a 5R normal big hit game in which a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed for 5 rounds, an 8R probability variable big hit game in which 8 rounds are performed, and a 10R probability variable big hit game in which 10 rounds are performed. Any one game is selected.

In addition, when the big hit game state is reached, the details will be described later, but the configuration is such that the specified number of acquired balls is displayed to notify the acquired number of balls during the big hit game, and in this embodiment, the specified number of acquired balls is displayed. The configuration is such that the value can be inferred.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big winning opening 25 is opened. Further, the gaming states in which the big winning opening 25 is closed are roughly classified into the normal probability state (hereinafter, also referred to as the normal gaming state) and the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous for the player (the probability of becoming a big hit is high). There is a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probabilistic gaming state) that is easy to hit big. For example, after the 5R normal jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the normal probability game state, and after the 8R probability variation jackpot game or the 10R probability variation jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the high probability game state.

The first special figure and the second special figure are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation game state is set so that it can be shifted after the big hit game with the probability variation symbol is completed, and the normal game state and the probability variation game state are set. Of these, if a big hit is made with the probability fluctuation symbol in any of the game states, the game shifts to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game is completed. Similarly, the normal game state is set so that it can be shifted after the jackpot game with the non-probability variable symbol ends, and if the jackpot is hit with the non-probability variable symbol in either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state, the jackpot game ends. After that, it shifts to the normal game state.

After shifting to the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the second special figure start port 24 (general electric accessory). The opening extension function of is activated and the time is shortened. When the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the display of the result) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

Specifically, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first and second special figures is shortened, and the time of the normal map displayed on the normal symbol display device 29 is also shortened. By doing so, the confirmation display of the general map is performed many times within a certain period of time. Therefore, the number of times the normal drawing hits within a certain period of time increases, and the number of times the second special figure start port 24 is opened also increases. Further, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (common electric accessory) is set to be long (opening extension function), a large number of game balls can easily win a prize. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times the variation of the second special figure is displayed is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the second special figure start port 24 are held by the player. Is hard to decrease, and an advantageous game can be played.

In the probabilistic game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened as in the time saving state, and the opening extension function of the second special figure start port 24 (common electric accessory) is activated. To do. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the opening extension function of the general electric accessory are the same as in the time saving state, but in the probabilistic game state, the jackpot probability of the special figure is high in addition to the time saving state (the state where it is easy to hit the jackpot). It becomes a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

FIG. 5 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability at which a big hit game occurs can be set with a probability according to six types of "set value 1" to "set value 6". When "setting value 1" is set in the probability setting, the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is set to "1/209.38" in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state). .. On the other hand, the probability variation game state (high probability game state) is set to "1 / 88.20". In the "set value 2", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is such that the normal game state (low probability game state) is "1 / 204.80" and the probability variation game state (high probability game state). Is set to "1/86.23". In the "set value 3", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is such that the normal game state (low probability game state) is "1 / 199.80" and the probability variation game state (high probability game state). Is set to "1/84.13". In the "set value 4", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is such that the normal game state (low probability game state) is "1/193.89" and the probability variation game state (high probability game state). Is set to "1/81.72". At the "set value 5", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is such that the normal game state (low probability game state) is "1/187.25" and the probability variation game state (high probability game state). Is set to "1/78.86". In the "set value 6", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is such that the normal game state (low probability game state) is "1/179.55" and the probability variation game state (high probability game state). Is set to "1/75.68". In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is different depending on each set value, but the jackpot probabilities in the probabilistic gaming state may all be set to the same probability.

The winning probability of the normal figure is set to "1/250" in the normal game state, and is set to "1/250" in the electric support state. The probability variation inrush rate for shifting to the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is completed is set to "50%" in the case of the first special figure and "100%" in the case of the second special figure. The number of probable changes in which the probabilistic game state is continued is continued until the symbol variation accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct reaches "100 times". The number of time reductions in which the time reduction state is continued is continued until the symbol variation associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct reaches "100 times".

Hereinafter, the details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on the program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the “main routine” executed by the main control device 40. The “main routine” is composed of the main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the residual processing (S111), and has a period of 2 ms or 4 ms. It is started due to the interrupt signal, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the CPU shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. This is for determining whether or not it is acceptable. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is conceivable that the CPU runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the CPU due to recent improvements in technology, it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
Here, if it is a negative determination (S100: no) that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, the initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, setting a normal figure and a special figure as an initial symbol, etc.) in the processing of S115, etc. Write each initial value to the area, etc.). The numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made in the process of S100 (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process of S101 is executed. This process is an increment process in which "1" is added each time this process is executed for the value of the initial value random number. "1" is added to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process, but when the random number before executing this process is, for example, "299" as the maximum value, it is the initial value "0" in the next process. Return to, and repeatedly create 300 integers from "0" to "299" in ascending order.

The subsequent big hit determination random number update process (S102) is an increment process in which "1" is added each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process. For example, when the maximum value is "299", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 300 integers from "0" to "299" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is a value set (created) in the initial value random number update process (S101). Assuming that this value is 150, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "150", "151", "152" ... "299", "0", "1", and so on.

When the big hit determination random number goes around (updated 300 times), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. For the random number for determining the jackpot, "1" is added from the initial value. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes a round again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "149", it makes a round, so the value after "149" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "149", "87", "88" ... "299", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial value random number.

The subsequent random number update process (S103) for determining the jackpot symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 10 integers of "0" to "9", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value, It returns to the initial value of "0".
The subsequent random number update process for hit determination (S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 10 integers from "0" to "9", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value, it starts. It returns to "0" which is the value of. The value to be won is always "7". This hit determination random number is used for the lottery of the ordinary figure, and the initial value random number, the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are used for the special figure lottery.

The reach determination random number update process (S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers of "0" to "228", and when "1" is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the first value is exceeded. It returns to the value "0".
The random number update process (S106) for determining the fluctuation pattern is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 120 integers of "0" to "119", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value, it starts. It returns to "0" which is the value of.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S107), the winning (winning) confirmation of the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special drawing starting port 24, the confirmation of the passage of the game ball of the normal drawing operating gate 22, and the large winning opening 25 Confirmation of winning (winning), confirmation of winning (winning) of the general winning opening 27, input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40, and the like are executed.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination random number are acquired. Random numbers. However, the maximum number of the reserved memory of the first special figure based on the entry of the first special figure start port 23 and the hold memory of the second special figure based on the entry of the second special figure start port 24 is four. Even if the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 when the hold memory is full, only the prize ball is paid out and the hold memory is not stored. ing.

In the next hit / fail determination process (S108), the hit / fail determination corresponding to each of the normal figure and the special figure, the symbol change associated with the hit / fail determination, the special game process, and the like are performed.
In each subsequent output process (S109), the main control device 40 becomes a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, a large winning opening solenoid 508, etc. according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S107) that there is a winning ball at each winning opening on the game board, a prize ball signal is sent to the payout control device 41 in order to pay out the game ball as the winning ball. Execute the process to send.
Further, in each output process (process S109), a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 42 is executed. Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine, a process of outputting an error signal to the effect symbol control device 43 is executed in order to notify that an error is occurring.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S110) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the general winning opening 27. It is a process of determining whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than a predetermined number determined in advance, and if there are more, it is determined to be fraudulent and a notification to that effect is given.

The residual process following this process is composed of an initial value random number update process (S111), which is exactly the same process as the S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S100 to S111 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt processing once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the initial value random numbers (300 ways from 0 to 299) occur to the same extent when the big hit determination random numbers make a round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/300. Further, the hit determination random number update process (S104) may also be configured to be executed within the residual process.

Next, some subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S107), the winning / failing determination process (S108), and each output process (S109) will be described.
The “special figure start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 7 includes various random numbers and the like used for determining whether or not a game ball is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. The random number is stored in the main control device 40 as a hold storage. 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. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the number of hold memories that can be stored due to the entry into the second special figure start port 24 are each. There are four.

The "special figure start prize confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first start port SW503 has detected the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 (S200). If there is no entry (S200: no), the process proceeds to S210. The process is completed and the process returns to the main routine of the main controller 40. If there is a ball entering the first special figure start port 23 (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S201 is full. (Check if the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S201: yes), the process proceeds to S210.

If the hold memory of the first special figure is not full (S201: no), in the processing of S202, a random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching determination, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. Is extracted. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved storage number of the first special figure is 0, various random numbers such as the hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are the stored numbers less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were.

Next, in the process S203, the set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After reference, in the process S204, a pre-reading determination table for executing a pre-reading determination as to whether or not the random number extracted according to the set value becomes a big hit or a reach is selected. In this case, the look-ahead determination table is preferably configured to be selected from six types of tables corresponding to the set values according to the set values. Not limited to this, the look-ahead determination table may be a table with less than the types of set values. Further, one kind of table may be used regardless of the set value.

Next, in the process S205, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure is executed based on the selected look-ahead determination table. It is determined whether or not the numerical value of the first special figure related to the reserved storage newly stored in the present process S205 is a specific value (such as a jackpot or a reach value) before the hit / fail determination described later. Next, a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the hold storage counter added in the process S206 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Although the configuration for setting the look-ahead determination table with reference to the set value is described, the main control device 40 transmits the determination value based on the random value value extracted at the time of winning the start opening to the sub-integrated control device 42. It is also conceivable that the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed and the content of the effect by referring to the determination value and the set value. In that case, the processes S203 and S204 are unnecessary. Since it is a process related to the production, it is not necessary to perform it in the main control device 40, and it is preferable to perform it in the sub integrated control device 42 in order to reduce the burden. Further, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit the value of the random number value extracted at the time of winning the start opening as it is to the sub integrated control device 42. For example, in the case of a configuration in which a plurality of outlier symbols are provided and whether or not to perform a reach effect as a variation effect is specified by the symbol, the sub-integrated control device 42 can send the random value value as it is to the sub-integrated control device 42. Since it is possible to grasp whether or not the effect is correct and the content of the variable effect, it is possible to determine the content of the look-ahead effect based on the information of the set value.

In the subsequent processing of S210, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW504 has detected the entry of the ball into the second special figure start port 24. If there is no ball entering (S210: no), this process is terminated and the game returns to the main routine of the main control device 40. If there is a ball entering the second special figure start port 24 (S210: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S211 is full. (Check if the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S211: yes), it returns.

If the hold memory of the second special figure is not full (S211: no), in the processing of S212, the random number for determining the jackpot of the second special figure, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, the random number for reaching determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. Is extracted. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved storage 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 starting port 24 are stored numbers less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were.

Next, in the process S213, the set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After reference, in the process S214, a pre-reading determination table for executing a pre-reading determination as to whether or not the random number extracted according to the set value becomes a big hit or a reach is selected. In this case, the look-ahead determination table is preferably configured to be selected from six types of tables corresponding to the set values according to the set values. Not limited to this, the look-ahead determination table may be a table with less than the types of set values. Further, one kind of table may be used regardless of the set value.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed (S215). The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved is performed. .. 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 jackpot, a jackpot with a large number of rounds. Whether or not it 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, a hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and a 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 (S216). Then return.
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.

In this "special figure start prize confirmation process", if the number of reserved storage is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance, and then the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored. It is configured to be stored in the hold storage area. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the predetermined storage area and the reserved 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 a predetermined 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 predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved storages is full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are deleted.
In this "special figure start winning confirmation process", the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the predetermined storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area is determined in advance. You may.

8 to 11 show a flowchart of “special figure hit / miss determination process”. In this process, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed separately, and when there is a hold memory of the second special figure, the hit / miss judgment of the second special figure is executed with priority. .. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is almost the same process, and in the following explanation, the two are distinguished if necessary, but otherwise the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply use it as a "special figure".

As shown in FIG. 8, the "special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms that the special electric accessory is not operating and determines whether or not a big hit game is in progress (S300). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: no), the process shifts to "special game processing" (see FIG. 12). If the special electric accessory is not in operation and the big hit game is not in progress (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped changing (S301). If the fluctuation is stopped (S301: yes), it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed (S302).

If the finalized symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure (S303). If there is a hold memory of the second special figure (S303: yes), the number of hold memories of the second special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S304). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

If there is no reserved memory of the second special figure in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure (S305). If there is a hold memory of the first special figure (S305: yes), the number of hold memories of the first special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.
If there is no hold memory of the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following the process of S304 or the process of S306, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 9, the set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After reference, a hit / fail determination table for executing a hit / fail determination of whether or not the random number extracted according to the set value becomes a big hit is set (S311). For example, if the set value is 1, the normal table 1 and the probability variation table 1 corresponding to the set value 1 are set. Similarly, if the set value is 2, the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2 are set, and if the setting value is 3, the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3 are set.

Next, in the process of S312, the probability change flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the current game state is the probability change game state of the special figure. If the probability change is in progress (S312: yes), the judgment is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of the probability change with the big hit determination random number to be the target of the probability change (S313). For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2, the determination is performed based on the probability variation table 2. When the probability change is not in progress in the process of S312 (S312: no), a determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the jackpot determination random number to be the target of the hit / fail determination (S314). For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3, the determination is performed based on the normal table 3.

Subsequently, in the process of S315, it is determined whether or not the pass / fail determination of the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit. Corresponds to the "property determination means" described in the claims. If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol that is the target of the hit / fail determination.
Subsequently, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern that is the target of the hit / fail determination (S317).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed (S318). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variation jackpot game, the 8R probability variation jackpot game, or the 5R normal jackpot game, and the end of the jackpot game. The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), in the process of S321, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the loss symbol of the special figure is determined. Next, the loss setting process is performed (S322). In the case of a configuration including a plurality of lost symbols, it is conceivable to perform the lost symbol determination process before the process of S321. Further, if the configuration is such that the fluctuation time (variation content) is specified by the lost symbol, the lost symbol determination process is performed instead of the fluctuation pattern determination process of S321.

After the process of S318 or the process of S322, a process of transmitting information on the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment (for example, information indicating a decrease in the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment is executed) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed (S319). ).
In the subsequent processing of S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the "special game" is performed. Move to "Processing". The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

Further, it is conceivable that the pachinko machine 1 transmits a setting command including information on the installation value to the sub-integrated control device 42 in the process S320. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 can grasp the set value among the set value 1 to the set value 6. The sub-integrated control device 42 stores the received set value in a predetermined buffer.

When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 8 (S301: no), as shown in FIG. 10, when the change time of the symbol elapses (S330: yes), in the finalized symbol display process of S331, Control is performed to end the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the finalized symbol of the special symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 8 (S302: no), the process proceeds to the process of S340 of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the finalized symbol display time has expired. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the finalized symbol display time has expired (S340: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is displayed by the process of ending the finalized symbol display in S341. It controls to end, and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure. In this embodiment, the confirmation display is instructed, but the pseudo production symbol is only for production, and the fluctuation time can be grasped by the special figure fluctuation start command transmitted in S320, so the confirmation display is terminated. The configuration may be such that S341, which does not send the command to be sent, is omitted.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342), and if it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: yes), the probability change flag indicating the probability change game state is "1". If there is (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" (S344). Subsequently, if the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1" (S345: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" (S346). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied. It is a necessary device. Further, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S348), the jackpot start effect processing is performed (S349), and the process shifts to the "special game processing". Further, by this process, a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. In the process S349, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a setting command including information on the set value to the sub-integrated control device when the jackpot game start command is transmitted.

If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1" (S350), and if the probability variation flag is "1" (S350: yes). , The probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability fluctuation state is subtracted in the process of S351, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is "0". If the probability change counter is "0" (S351: yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" (S352).
Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1" (S353), and if the time saving flag is "1" (S353: yes), the time saving counter that counts the duration of the time saving in the processing of S354 is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0". If the time reduction counter is "0" (S354: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to "0" (S355).
In the subsequent state specification command transmission process of S356, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a game state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing". In the process S356, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit the setting command including the information of the set value to the sub-integrated control device when the state designation command is transmitted.

In the "special game processing" shown in FIG. 12, first, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (S400), and if it is operating (S400: yes), the processing of S401 is a big winning opening. Check if 25 is open. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), it returns.
If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether or not the big hit game is in the interval in the process of S402, and if it is not in the interval (S402: no), S403 Check whether the special figure jackpot end production is in progress in the processing, and if the jackpot end production is not in progress (S403: no), check whether the jackpot start production time has elapsed in the processing of S404, and check whether the jackpot start production time has passed. If the progress of (S404: yes) is confirmed, the large winning opening 25 of the first round is opened and returned by the large winning opening opening process (S405).

If the large winning opening is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not there are 10 winnings in the large winning opening 25 (specified number of winnings) (S410). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 25 has expired (S411), and if any of them can be confirmed, the big winning opening 25 is closed (S412), the big hit interval processing is executed (S413), and the game returns. ..

If the jackpot interval is in progress in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed (S420), and if it has elapsed (S420: yes). ), Is it the final round in the processing of S421 (for example, the 5th round for a 5-round jackpot game, the 8th round for an 8-round jackpot game, and the 10th round for a 10-round jackpot game)? It is confirmed whether or not, and if it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process. , Finish the jackpot game and return.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening process of the large winning opening 25 in S423 executes the opening of the large winning opening 25 in the next round and returns.

If the jackpot end effect is being produced in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430), and the passage of the time is confirmed. (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, in the processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting for probabilistic change after the end of the big hit game according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a probabilistic change setting (S433: yes), the probabilistic game state is repeated in the processing of S434. The number of times (100 times) is set, and "1" is set in the probability change flag in the processing of S435. As a result, the probabilistic game state is given after the big hit game is completed.
Next, in the process of S436, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a time reduction setting (S436: yes), the number of repetitions of the time reduction state (100 times) is set (S437). Set the time saving flag to "1" (S438). As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed. After that, the process of transmitting the jackpot end command of the special figure (S439) is executed, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 by this process, and the jackpot game is completed and returned. In S439, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a setting command including information on the set value to the sub-integrated control device when the jackpot end command is transmitted.

Next, the configuration related to the setting suggestion implemented in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to notify the number of prize balls acquired by the jackpot game during the jackpot game. As a notification method, when the number of acquired balls reaches a predetermined number of 1000, 3000, 6000, 10000, etc., the specified number of acquired balls is displayed. By performing this display, even if you are enjoying the production in which the jackpot game production is performed, when the number of acquired balls reaches the specified number, it is displayed on the production screen, so the game balls actually discharged from the gaming machine. There is no need to count.
In this embodiment, the setting suggestion is made using this regulation acquisition number of balls display.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of types (6 types in this embodiment) of setting suggestion display modes, and any one of the setting suggestion modes is set according to the set value.

A typical example of the setting suggestion display mode using the specified number of acquired balls executed by the effect symbol display device 21 will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, the setting suggestion display mode suggesting the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability includes the first effect symbol to the sixth effect symbol. In addition, in FIG. 16A, as an example, it is a display mode when 2500 pieces are displayed as a specified number of balls to be acquired.

Next, the selectivity of the setting suggestion display mode will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (b). When the symbol 1 is displayed, it is difficult for the player to guess the setting stage of the winning probability because the symbols 1 are selected almost evenly in all the set values. This is the default display mode that purely displays the specified number of balls to be acquired without any setting suggestion element. When the symbol 2 or the symbol 3 is displayed, it is most likely to be selected when the set value 2 or the set value 3 is set, but since there is not much difference in the selection rate, the player can select the set value 2 or the set value 3. It is difficult to identify, but it is possible to speculate that either is more likely than the other settings. When the symbol 4 is displayed, there is no possibility that the set values 1 to 3 are selected. Therefore, the set value 4 or more is determined when the symbol 4 is displayed in the display mode, so that the specific set value is determined. Although it cannot be done, it is confirmed that the set value is not relatively unfavorable, and the motivation for the game can be increased. When the symbol 5 is displayed, there are two choices, the most advantageous setting value of either the setting value 1 or the setting value 6, or the most unfavorable setting value, and should the player continue the game? It is a mode that bothers whether or not. When the symbol 6 is displayed, it is determined that the set value 6 is the most advantageous, which is what the player expects most. In this embodiment, both a configuration in which the player can guess the setting stage by performing the setting multiple times and a configuration in which the set value can be determined only by displaying once are disclosed. It is conceivable to provide only the configuration that can be inferred by the implementation, or to provide only the configuration that can be identified by one display. If it is carried out multiple times, there will be an opportunity to display the specified number of balls to be acquired many times by continuing the continuous chan, and it is certain that the set value will be estimated each time the specified number of balls to be acquired is displayed. The player can feel the expectation for the winning probability while changing to. In the configuration that can be discriminated by one display, the game is to aim for a big hit or a continuous chan in order to acquire the number of balls that reach the specified number of balls to be acquired in order to obtain an opportunity to discriminate the set value.

Next, based on FIG. 17, a “specified number of winning balls display process” for displaying the number of winning balls won during the jackpot game will be described. The "specified number of winning balls displayed" is a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. In this embodiment, the number of acquired balls is displayed (S805) during the big hit game, and when the specified value is reached, the specified number of acquired balls is displayed as an interrupt. Therefore, the process of reaching the specified number is recognized by displaying the number of balls acquired.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the "specified number of winning balls display process", first, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S800), and if not (S800: no), this process is terminated. If the jackpot game is in progress (S800: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the winning signal has been received from the main control device 40 (S801). If the winning signal is not received (S801: no), the process returns to the main routine (not shown) executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process ends.
If the winning signal is received (S801: yes), the number of winning balls after winning is calculated (S802). When the winning signal is received, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning signal is added to the number of winning balls stored in the memory, and the displayed number of winning balls is updated. ..

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the calculated number of balls to be ejected has reached the specified number (S803). If it is not achieved (S803: no), the number of balls that have been won so far is displayed (S806), and a return is made. When it is achieved (S803: yes), in the process of S803, the current set value is referred to (S804), and the specified number of winning balls is displayed (S805). Then return.
In addition, the display of the number of acquired balls and the display of the specified number of acquired balls may be displayed at the same time, and the display of the specified number of acquired balls is displayed in a form that interrupts the jackpot game production. That can have an impact on the player.
It is also conceivable to suggest the setting by displaying the number of balls won. Since it is always displayed during the jackpot game, the display mode is changed as shown in FIG. 16A only during a specific round game, and which symbol is selected is shown in FIG. 16B. It is conceivable to perform with a selection rate such as. Unlike the display of the specified number of balls to be won, the display mode is changed during a specific round game, so that the configuration can be expected every time a big hit is made.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, a typical example of the setting suggestion display mode displayed during the jackpot game, which is executed by the effect symbol display device 21, will be described.
FIG. 18A shows the number of winning balls displayed 810 and the “bear character” on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 by adding the number of prize balls generated by winning a prize in the big winning opening during the big hit game. 820 is displayed. Since the numerical value of the number of balls to be won is updated every time the prize is won in the big winning opening 25, the player can know that the number of balls to be won increases as the big hit game progresses, and the joy can be increased.

FIG. 18B shows an example of displaying the specified number of balls to be acquired when the number of balls to be acquired reaches the specified number.
While the display of FIG. 18A is displayed, the number of prize balls generated by winning a prize in the large winning opening is added, and when the specified number is reached, the specified number is achieved as shown in FIG. 18B. Display 811 and "Lion character" 830 are displayed. After a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the display of the specified number of acquired balls is erased, and the display returns to the number of acquired balls displayed 810. Further, the specified number achievement display 811 or the "lion character" 830 indicates a setting suggestion display mode. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the acquired number of balls displayed 810 and the specified number of acquired balls displayed 811 are displayed at the same time. Since the specified number of winning balls is displayed only for a predetermined time, it is difficult for a third party to understand, and only the player concerned can easily guess the set value.

Furthermore, for the specified number achievement display 811 or "Lion character" 830, not only the font but also the pattern such as the difference in color, the difference in size, the design displayed with the number of balls and the difference in character are provided. Any example can be considered.

18 (c) and 18 (d) show an example of a setting suggestion display mode in which the specified number of balls to be acquired differs depending on the set value.
For example, during the display of FIG. 18 (a), the specified number of acquired balls is displayed with two patterns, and as shown in FIG. 18 (c), the display mode A (“bear's”) is displayed when the number of balls is 2500. When "character" 820) is displayed, no suggestion is made regarding the set value, and as shown in FIG. 18 (d), when display mode B ("tiger character" 840) is displayed, the set value is displayed. It suggests the possibility of 4, and when the display mode B (“tiger character” 840) is displayed when the number is 5000, it suggests the possibility of the set value 5, and when the number is 7,500, the display mode B (“tiger character”) is displayed. When the character "840) is displayed, the set value 6 is displayed. Each time the specified number is reached, it is interesting to decide which of the display mode A and the display mode B is selected, and if the display mode B is not selected at the stage when the number of balls obtained is small, there is a possibility that the set value is high. However, it is not easy to increase the number of balls earned, and since the elements of luck are involved, the player can also stimulate the original purpose of the pachinko machine, such as how much the number of balls earned can be increased.
In this way, as the number of acquired balls increases, it is possible to see the specified number of acquired balls to be suggested for setting, and it becomes easier for the player to guess the set value.

FIG. 18E is different from the number unit (for example, 1000 units, 2500 units) that is the reference for displaying the specified number of acquired balls when displaying the specified number of acquired balls, which also serves as a setting suggestion. An example of a setting suggestion display mode example in which the number is displayed is shown.
For example, while the specified number of balls to be acquired is displayed in units of 2500 (2500 → 5000 → ...) during the display of FIG. 18 (a), as shown in FIG. 18 (e), suddenly 3000 is displayed. If the specified number of balls to be acquired is displayed when the number of balls is 6000 or 6000, and if a plurality of patterns of display modes are provided, not only the display mode but also the specified number of balls to be acquired is displayed at which number of balls to be acquired. It is also possible to suggest settings. It should be noted that the specified number of balls to be acquired, which also serves as a suggestion for this setting, does not have to be displayed every time, and may be displayed with a predetermined probability.

FIG. 18 (f) is a setting that suggests the setting by displaying the number of prize balls to be paid out for the prize when the prize is won in the winning opening during the big hit game, instead of displaying the specified number of balls to be won. An example of a suggestion display mode example is shown.
For example, during the display of FIG. 18A, the number of prize balls 850 generated by winning the prize in the large winning opening 25 is added, and the number of winning balls displayed 810 and the “bear” are displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. Character "820 is displayed. At that time, the number of prize balls 860 in which the display mode is different indicates the setting suggestion. In this case, since the information regarding the set value may be displayed each time the prize is won in the big prize opening 25, the player pays attention to the display screen during the big hit game.
It should be noted that not only the prizes in the large prize opening 25 but also the display mode of the number of prize balls generated by winning the prizes in the plurality of general prize openings 27 and the starting openings 23 and 24 around the large prize opening can be changed. A configuration that suggests settings is also conceivable.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
21 Directing symbol display device 23 1st special figure start port (start port)
24 2nd special figure starting port (starting port)
25 Grand prize opening 28A 1st special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
28B 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
40 Main control device (special game means, win / fail judgment means)
42 Sub-integrated control device (setting suggestion display control means)

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A starting port where a game ball can enter and
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the ball has entered the starting port, and
A winning probability setting means capable of setting the winning probability determined to be a hit in the winning / failing determination to any one of a plurality of winning probabilities provided in stages based on an operation from the outside.
Based on the determination of the hit, a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for obtaining a prize ball, and a special game means.
During the special game, the number of prize balls is counted at least according to the number of prizes won in the large winning opening, and when the number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number, the specified number of winning balls is displayed on the LCD screen. Equipped with a ball number display means,
The specified display of the number of balls to be won is provided with a plurality of display modes, and the predetermined display mode is selected based on a set value set by the winning probability setting means.

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