JP2021159545A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine that creates a game mode of a privilege game state and has excellence in amusement in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game for allowing winning/losing determination to be executed easily; and read-ahead performance execution means for performing read-ahead determination before timing when winning/losing determination of a special pattern is executed and executing a read-ahead performance for showing a result of the read-ahead determination. The privilege game granting means can grant a privilege game since at least a specific pattern is selected as a special pattern following winning/losing determination, and the read-ahead performance execution means executes only a read-ahead performance for showing whether the result is winning as a result of read-ahead determination in a privilege game state while executing a read-ahead performance for showing whether the result is winning as a result of read-ahead determination and a read-ahead performance for whether the pattern is a special one at least in a non-privilege game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a gaming machine capable of shifting to a privileged gaming state which is advantageous for increasing the number of times of winning / failing determination.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine (pachinko machine), a hit / fail judgment is performed as to whether or not a big hit is caused by entering a ball into the starting port, and if it is determined to be a big hit, a special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a big hit. , It is the mainstream that has the playability that a big hit game that is advantageous for winning a prize ball is executed later. Further, in this type of gaming machine, a privileged game that is advantageous for increasing the number of times the winning / failing determination is performed is given. In the award game, for example, in order to increase the number of times the hit / fail judgment is performed per fixed time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol accompanying the hit / fail judgment is shortened, or the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory provided with the start port is extended. Time-saving games are known.

In general, the time-saving game is a configuration in which a specific jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and is required after the jackpot game is completed. In addition, in the time-saving game, even if the winning / failing judgment is lost, a lottery for whether or not to shift to the time-saving game is executed when a specific lost symbol is used, and when the lottery result indicates winning. It can be said that a technique for shifting to a time-saving game has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-21430

Generally, in a gaming machine, a privileged gaming state is given when a predetermined gaming condition is satisfied. And whether or not the privileged gaming state is given is an important concern for the player. Therefore, how to set the gaming mode of the privileged gaming state is an important matter in the development of a gaming machine that greatly influences the interest of the game, and it is required to further improve the playability related to the privileged gaming state.

In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of creating a gaming mode in a privileged gaming state and further improving the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention provides a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is true based on numerical data extracted when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A symbol selection means for selecting a symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
A special game execution means for carrying out a special game based on the result of the winning / failing determination, and
A privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that facilitates the implementation of the hit / fail judgment, and
A look-ahead effect performing means that performs a look-ahead determination of the numerical data prior to the timing at which the hit / fail determination is performed by the hit / fail determination means, and performs a look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the look-ahead determination.
Equipped with
The privilege game granting means can be granted at least based on the symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol without going through the special game.
The look-ahead effect implementation means
At least in the non-privilege game state, while performing a look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not it is a hit as a result of the look-ahead determination, and a look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not it is a specific symbol, while performing a look-ahead effect.
In the privileged game state, only the look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not the game is a hit as a result of the look-ahead determination is performed.

In the present invention, the privilege game is at least a time saving function such as shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, an opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory provided with a starting port, and a normal accompanying a lottery of the ordinary symbol for opening the ordinary electric accessory. A game that includes one or more of a function of shortening the fluctuation time of a symbol and a probability variation function of increasing the winning probability of a lottery of ordinary symbols is desirable.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect with different look-ahead determination targets in a privileged game state or a non-privilege game state, and it is possible to provide a game rich in interest.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board installed in the game machine. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the MPU mounted on the main control device of a gaming machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the random number generation circuit provided in MPU. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of a power-source board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification. It is a flowchart which shows the "starting process" which is executed by a main control unit. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows "input determination processing" which is executed in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "general figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows "the right / wrong judgment process" which is executed in interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "the 1st special figure hit / fail judgment processing" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows "the 1st special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "2nd special figure hit / fail judgment processing" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss judgment process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 4th flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a timing chart which shows the start of a time saving game. It is explanatory drawing about the specific symbol of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing about the transition of the 1st time saving game and the 2nd time saving game. It is a 1st explanatory diagram about the variation table of the special symbol of a time saving game. This is a first display example showing a display mode of the effect. This is a second display example showing a display mode of the effect. It is a flowchart which shows the "first look-ahead effect processing" which is executed by a sub-integrated control device. This is a third display example showing a display mode of the effect. It is a flowchart which shows the "second look-ahead effect processing" which is executed by a sub-integrated control device. This is a fourth display example showing a display mode of the effect. It is a 2nd explanatory diagram about the variation table of the special symbol of the time saving game.

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

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a game machine in which a player can play a game, and is installed in a game facility.

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

A game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.

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

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. A launch handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launch device is activated by operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.

The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

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

(1-2. Configuration of the game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Further, in the game area, the center case 200 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. As a result, the game area 20 includes a left game area 20L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined firing power or less, and a right in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined firing power or more. It is divided into a game area 20R. A large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1-3. Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
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 12 Will be paid out to. In addition, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the ball rentals that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1-4. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the normal figure, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal figure on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs the definite display after a predetermined time.

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

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the judgment of whether or not the first special figure is correct, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281 and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 38) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, as the big hit game, one game is selected from a plurality of types of big hit games such as a 10R big hit game in which 10 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode and a 4R big hit game in which 4 rounds are performed. .. The type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined according to the winning / failing determination that causes the jackpot game.

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

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

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

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability variable machine, and is roughly classified into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the first winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first winning opening 25 is open. Further, the gaming state in which the first large winning opening 25 is closed includes two gaming states, a normal state (low probability state) and a probabilistic state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Is done. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than in the normal state.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can perform a privilege game that is advantageous for increasing the number of times of performing the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure (facilitating the execution of the hit / fail determination). This privilege game is a so-called time-saving game. The time-saving game is provided with, for example, a function of shortening the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure, a function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map, a function of extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory, and the like. .. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to add a function to set the winning probability at the time of winning / failing judgment of the normal figure to be high. As a result, the state of the time-saving game can increase the number of times of variation display (number of times of hit / fail determination) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure performed per unit time.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a first time-saving game and a second time-saving game as time-saving games. At least the first time-saving game is set when the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is fixed, and is carried out after the big hit game is completed.

On the other hand, the second time-saving game has a configuration that can be performed after the small-hit game is completed after the small-hit game is completed by determining a predetermined time-saving symbol among the small-hit symbols when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a small-hit. Is. Further, the second time-saving game is set by determining a predetermined time-saving symbol among the lost symbols when the result of the hit / fail determination is lost, and is a configuration that can be implemented from the next variation. In this embodiment, the small hit symbol and the lost symbol are used to give the second time saving game, but the small hit symbol may be the only configuration or the lost symbol may be the only configuration.
If it is a small hit symbol, it is a small hit that is less valuable than a big hit, but if it occurs, it will save time and increase the value, and if it is a lost symbol, even though it has not acquired a hit The time saving will start, and it will be possible to give the player sudden joy.

In the pachinko machine 1, the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game are the first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, when it is not necessary to specify the first special figure or the second special figure, they are simply referred to as special figures). Is continued until the number of fluctuations of is reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance. Even if the number of fluctuations does not reach a predetermined number, a big hit occurs and the process ends.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the former is more advantageous for the player in the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game. For example, in the first time-saving game, it is considered that the number of fluctuations (time-saving number) of the special figure that can be continued is made larger than that in the second time-saving game. Further, in the first time-saving game, it is conceivable that the average fluctuation time of the special figure is shorter than that of the second time-saving game. For example, as a fluctuation table for selecting a fluctuation pattern of a special figure for a time-saving game, a first fluctuation table having a shorter average fluctuation time than a fluctuation table used for a normal game (non-time-saving game) and a first fluctuation table having an average of more than the first fluctuation table. It is conceivable to provide a second fluctuation table having a long fluctuation time, set a first fluctuation table in the first time-saving game, and set a second fluctuation table in the second time-saving game.

Furthermore, in the first time-saving game, the function to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure, the function to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal figure, the function to extend the opening of the general electric accessory, and the function to make the normal figure a high probability are added, while the second time-saving game is provided. Then, the function to be given may be reduced, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure and the function of extending the opening of the utility object may be added. Of course, the advantages may be the same between the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state without any difference in function.

If the content of the function to be given is different, the effect content may be changed accordingly to notify the player that the time-saving game state has different advantages, or the effect content may be the same even if the content of the time-saving function is the same. It is conceivable to change the impression that the player receives.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls game progress and the like. be. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.

In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The reach determination table 624 is used for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not. The reach determination table 624 is a pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 41) that is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure, and shows a deviation after the reach effect. Is used to determine whether or not to perform a reach-out effect.

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

(2-1-3. RWM630)
The RWM 630 includes a first special figure hold storage area 631, a second special figure hold storage area 632, a normal figure hold storage area 633, a probability variation counter 634, a time reduction counter 635, and a stage setting value storage area. 636 and the mode value storage area 637 are stored.

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

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

The time reduction counter 635 is used for counting the number of time reductions N. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 hits a normal jackpot in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, a predetermined value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time saving counter 635 as the value of the time saving number N. The value of the time reduction number N decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail determination is performed, and when the time reduction number N becomes "0", the gaming state shifts from the time reduction gaming state to the non-time reduction gaming state. The RWM 630 is provided with a time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is a time saving gaming state. This time saving flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not the time saving gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2-1-7. Random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates a hardware random number used in the processing performed by the main control device 40. Examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 660 include a random number for determining whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not, and a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not. Then, the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number value set in the first special figure hit / fail determination table 621a or the second special figure hit / fail determination table 621b. Judge that the result is a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the backup power supply is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.
(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probabilities of the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed according to the set value. For example, when the set value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability). Is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the small hit probability of the first special figure is set to 1/150 in both the normal state and the probability variation state. The small hit probability of the second special figure is set to 1 / 7.4 in both the normal state and the probability variation state.

When the set value is "2", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is the first special figure and the second special figure. Both figures are set to 1/29. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/290, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the probability variation state is set to 26/29. The small hit probability of the first special figure is set to 1/150 in both the normal state and the probability variation state, and the small hit probability of the second special figure is set to 1 / 7.4 in both the normal state and the probability variation state.

When the set value is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is the first special figure and the second special figure. Both figures are set to 1/28. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/280, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the probability variation state is set to 26/28. The small hit probability of the first special figure is set to 1/150 in both the normal state and the probability variation state, and the small hit probability of the second special figure is set to 1 / 7.4 in both the normal state and the probability variation state.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the set value is changed to three stages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value may be increased to, for example, six stages. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the setting of only the big hit probability is changed according to the set value, but the setting is not limited to this, and the setting of the small hit probability may be changed according to the set value. Further, in the case shown in FIG. 8, only the jackpot probability is probabilistically changed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit probability may be probabilistically changed.

In the case shown in FIG. 8, the set value is linked to the winning probability of the big hit in the normal state and the winning probability in the probabilistic state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the jackpot winning probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is kept constant regardless of the set value, and only one of them is changed according to the set value. It may be a thing. Further, when the set value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the probability variation state while decreasing the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal figure is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal figure is set to 1/60 in the normal state and 1 / 1.000 in the probability variation state or the time-saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game is set to 60% for the first special figure and 100% for the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the probability change state is set to 10,000 times regardless of the probability change after the big hit of the first special figure and the probability change after the big hit of the second special figure. This setting is such that the probabilistic state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving rush rate for shifting to the time-saving game state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the duration of the time saving game is determined according to the time saving symbol that causes the first time saving, the second time saving, and the second time saving. For example, the duration of the time-saving game is set to any of 100 times, 50 times, 30 times, and 20 times the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, a big hit game is performed at the first big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, one game is selected from a 4R big hit game in which a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened is performed for 4 rounds, or a 10R big hit game in which 10 rounds are performed. In each round, the first prize opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or the number of balls entered reaches the specified number of 10.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer at the stack address as the first process of the start-up process (process S1). Subsequently, the main control unit 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the built-in register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is used in the address space (memory space) to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

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

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

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

After the process S10, the main control device 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits the interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, at a 4 mS cycle) executes interrupt processing (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, between the execution of the processing S12 and the execution of the processing S8 again. ..

(5. Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process to be executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Ye process S), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is waiting for the power switch 450 to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 9).

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 11, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register save (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 transmits the calculation result of the performance display arithmetic process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 9) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After the process S31, the main control device 40 executes the register return (process S33).

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

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device 403 as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms fluctuations of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 281, the second special symbol display device 283, and the normal symbol display device 285 according to the game status during execution. Display etc. After the process S35, the main control device 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 9).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start-up process (FIG. 9), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (process S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 9) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(6. Input judgment processing)
Next, the input determination process (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control device 40 executes the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6-1. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 24. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the entry into the ball. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 13, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first special figure start port switch 503 has detected the entry into the first special figure start port 23 in the process S110. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure in the process S111 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

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

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

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

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 12) and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area 632 for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

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

Subsequently, in the process S118, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 632 before the hit / fail determination of whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, depending on the time saving symbol of the special figure. It is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit to which a time-saving game is given. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S119, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

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

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

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the temporary storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the main holding storage area is not limited to this. The look-ahead determination may be made.

(6-2. General map entry confirmation process)
Next, the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The normal map entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts and stores random numbers related to a plurality of types of normal figures according to the entry of the ball into the normal map operation port 21. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the normal drawing operation port 21 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 14, the "normal figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 505 has detected the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 in the process S121. If it is a negative determination (process S121: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 12) and ends this process. If it is an affirmative determination (process S121: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages of the normal map stored in the reserved storage area 633 for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). do. If it is affirmative (process S122: Yes), it returns.

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

(7. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the hit / fail determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail of the normal figure and the normal figure hit / fail determination process which is a process related to the winning game (normal figure game). (Process S200) is executed. The details of the normal drawing pass / fail determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 20.

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

(7-1. Normal figure pass / fail judgment process)
Subsequently, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the “normal figure hit / fail determination process” (process S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the main control device 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200), the general electric accessory 22 that operates during the hit game (normal figure game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (Process S201). In the process S201, if the general electric accessory 22 is operating and a positive determination is made (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that a hit game is in progress, and the general figure game process (process S250). Move to.

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 17, in the process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination in the normal diagram is a hit. Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a hit and the positive decision is made (process S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting the hit game (normal figure game). Specifically, the main control device 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the general electric accessory 22. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a hit game start command instructing the start of the hit game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing the start interval time of the hit game. After the process S210, the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 16).

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

Returning to FIG. 16, the description of the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be continued. In process S205, if it is not in the final display of the normal figure and a negative determination is made (process S205: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a reserved storage of the normal figure (process S211).

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

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

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

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

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

After the process S220, the main control device 40 transmits a normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-process for performing the effect corresponding to the normal figure on the effect symbol display device 47 as the normal symbol display device 285 performs the variable display of the normal figure. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol fluctuation start command including a result of a hit / fail judgment, a fluctuation pattern of the normal map, etc. An effect designation command for designating an effect according to the determined hit symbol or miss symbol is transmitted. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 16).

(7-2. Fuzu game processing)
Next, the normal figure game process (process S250) executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the Fuden accessory 22 is being opened as the first process to be executed in the Fuzu game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the general electric accessory 22 is open and a positive determination is made (process S251: Yes), the main control device 40 shifts to the process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure start port switch 504. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the Fuden accessory 22 has not reached four and a negative determination is made (process S252: No), the main control device 40 opens the Fuden accessory 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from (Process S253). Then, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the universal utility object 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the general game game process (process S250, FIG. 21). Refer to), and return to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 15).

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

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

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in the process S257 (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the hit game in the normal figure in the process S258, and subsubscribes the hit game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the hit game end command ends the hit game effect. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 21) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 15). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S257: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

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

(7-3. Special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, the “special figure hit / fail determination process” (process S300) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 15) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 21 to 33. The special figure hit / fail determination process (process S300) includes the “first special figure hit / fail judgment process” shown in FIGS. 21 to 22, the “second special figure hit / fail judgment process” shown in FIGS. 23 to 27, and FIGS. 30 to 33. The "big hit game process" shown in FIG. 32 and the "small hit game process" shown in FIGS. 32 to 33 are sequentially executed.

In the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" (process S300), the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are individually performed in the "first special figure hit / miss judgment process" and the "second special figure hit / miss judgment process". Is executed.

(7-3-1. First special figure hit / fail judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 21, the "first special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S301 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1". The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability change state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the probability change state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in a normal (low probability) state.

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

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S315 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined.

Next, in the process S316, fluctuations such as the fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the first special figure from the selected fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved storage of the first special figure to be determined. The pattern is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined in the interrupt processing process S26 (see FIG. 10) according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as performing a 10R jackpot game, the transition to the probabilistic state or the time-saving game state after the jackpot game ends, the number of continuations of these, and the effect. The time for the jackpot start effect and the time for the jackpot end effect of the jackpot game performed by the symbol display device 47 are set.

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

Further, in the process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the first special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command 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.

If the negative determination is made in the process S314 (process S314: No), the process S320 determines whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S311 or the process S312 is a small hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S320: Yes), in process S321, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol of the first special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S322, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the small hit symbol of the first special figure is generated from the selected variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure to be determined. It is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined in the interrupt processing process S26 (see FIG. 10) according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S323. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the small hit end effect, and the like are determined. The settings are made. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are executed and returned.

If the determination is affirmative (process S313: Yes) in the process S313 or the negative determination (process S320: No) in the process S320, the first special figure is a loss determination. To determine.

Next, in the process S326, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost symbol of the first special figure is determined from the selected variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure to be determined. NS. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined in the interrupt processing process S26 (see FIG. 10) according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S327. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are executed, and then the process returns.

(7-3-2. Second special figure hit / fail judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 23, the "second special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S331 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S331: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure hit / miss determination process.

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S340: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S341. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), the determination is made by comparing the low-probability hit / fail determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S342.

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S346, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined from the selected variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be determined. NS. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined in the interrupt processing process S26 (see FIG. 10) according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, as in the process S316, the variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game is set based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the 15R jackpot game is performed. In addition, the transition to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the time-saving game state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, and the time for the jackpot end effect. Etc. are set.

Next, in the process S348, a process of transmitting the information of the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the hold memory after the execution of the hit / miss judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

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

Subsequently, in the process S352, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the small hit symbol of the second special figure is generated from the selected variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. It is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined in the interrupt processing process S26 (see FIG. 10) according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

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

If the positive determination (process S343: Yes) in the process S343 or the negative determination (process S350: No) in the process S350, the second special figure is a loss determination. To determine.

In the subsequent process S356, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost symbol of the second special figure is determined from the selected variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be determined. .. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined in the interrupt processing process S26 (see FIG. 10) according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S357. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 21) or the process S332 (FIG. 23) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the symbol variation time of (Process S360) has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (process S360: Yes), in the process S361, the control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 281 and confirming the display of the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed so that the display is terminated and the second special figure is fixedly displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 so that the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is confirmed and displayed. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S360 (process S360: No), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1" in the process S366. If the determination is affirmative (process S366: Yes), the special figure fluctuation interruption process is performed in process S367. After that, it shifts to the jackpot game processing.

In the special figure fluctuation interruption process, since one special figure (second special figure) of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the other special figure (first special figure) that is changing is displayed. This is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of (special figure). Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the definite display of the other special figure is completed, the change of the other special figure is restarted.

If the negative determination is made in the process S366 (process S366: No), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is set to "1" in the process S368. If it is a negative determination (process S368: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process". If the determination is affirmative (process S368: Yes), the special figure fluctuation stop process is performed in process S369, and then the process proceeds to "big hit game process".

In the special figure fluctuation stop process, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the change of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. be.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 26, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".

On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S370: Yes), in the process S371, the first special figure display device 281 displays the final symbol of the first special figure or the second special symbol display device 283 displays the final symbol of the second special figure. Is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure.

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

In the process S375, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving game state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S375: No), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S376.

The time-saving flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the time-saving game state, and when it is set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), it is set to the time-saving game state. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to the non-time saving game state.

By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time-saving game state during the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

Next, in the process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied. It is a device necessary for operating the continuous operation device.

In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous operation device is operated. Further, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. As a result, the big hit game can be started, and the big hit game start process is performed in the subsequent process S379.

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined in the process S380 whether or not the symbol of the second special figure is a combination that makes a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S380: No), the process proceeds to process S383. If it is affirmative (process S380: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S381. In the subsequent process S382, the small hit game start process is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

In the subsequent process S383, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S383: No), the process proceeds to process S387. If the judgment is affirmative (process S383: Yes), the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game, after the end of the small hit game, or after the loss change, which caused the transition to the time-saving game state in the process S384, Performs processing to count the number of fluctuations (time reduction counter). In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, if the number of continuations of the time-saving game state is 100 times, the process of counting the number of fluctuations is to set the time-saving counter from "100" to "1" for each change other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to perform the process of subtracting. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations may be such that the time reduction counter is added from "0" to "1" for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. ..

Next, in the process S385, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter has reached the end number of times at which the time reduction game state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in the process S384 is the number of ends (in the subtraction configuration, it is determined whether or not it is "0"). If it is a negative determination (process S385: No), the process proceeds to process S387. If the determination is affirmative (process S385: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S386. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-time saving gaming state.

In the subsequent processing S387, it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol or the lost symbol set according to the hit / fail determination is a time-saving symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S387: No), the process proceeds to process S390. If it is affirmative (process S387: Yes), it will shift to the time-saving game state after the end of the small hit game or from the next special figure change. Therefore, in the process S388, a predetermined number of times (time reduction counter) according to the time reduction symbol of the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is set as the time reduction continuation number. Next, in the process S389, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is given after the big hit game is completed. Further, in the process S390, a state designation command such as a probability change state or a time saving game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

(7-4: Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 33, "big hit game processing" and "small hit game processing", which are special game processing, will be described.

(7-4-1: Big hit game processing)
As shown in FIG. 28, in the "big hit game process", first, in the process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to the "small hit game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is determined in the process S401 whether or not the first large winning opening 25 is open.

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

If the positive determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first large winning opening 25 (specified number of prizes) (process S410). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first grand prize opening 25 has expired (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or process S411: Yes), the first grand prize is won in process S412. The process of closing the mouth 25 and starting the jackpot interval in the subsequent process S413 is executed. After that, it returns (see FIG. 28). If both the process S410 and the process S411 are negatively determined (process S410: No, process S411: No), a return is made.

If the positive determination is made in the process S402 (FIG. 28) (process S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process S420. If it is a negative determination (process S420: No), it returns (see FIG. 28). If it is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined in process S421 whether or not it is the final round. If it is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of process S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process to end the jackpot game. And return.

On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: No), the first large winning opening 25 in the next round is opened and returned by the first large winning opening opening process in the process S423.

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 28) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S430: No), it returns (see FIG. 28). If the determination is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operating device in the process S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in the process S432 is performed. Run.

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

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

Next, in the process S439, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S439: No), the process proceeds to process S441. If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), the stop flag is reset to "0" in process S440.

Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state designation command such as a probability change state or a time saving game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 28).

(7-4-2: Small hit game processing)
If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 28) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to the "small hit game process". As shown in FIG. 32, in the "small hit game process", first, it is determined in the process S450 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process. If the determination is affirmative (process S450: Yes), it is determined in process S451 whether or not the small hit start effect is being produced.

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

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

If a negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 33, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in the process S460.

Next, in the process S461, it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S462. As a result, the first special figure, which had suspended the fluctuation, resumes the fluctuation.

On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S461 (process S461: No), the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in the process S463. After that, in the process S464, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and returns. This ends the small hit game.

(8. Time saving game)
The time-saving game performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
(8-1. Time saving game start timing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the start timing of the time-saving game of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The start timing of the pachinko machine 1 differs depending on the cause of the time-saving game. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the first time-saving game (c) caused by the big hit, the fluctuation (a) of the special figure that becomes the big hit ends, the big hit game (a) is passed, and the big hit game ends. Will be started later.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes, in addition to the first time-saving game that is given through the jackpot, a second time-saving game that is given when the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed after the special figure changes. In this case, the start timing of the second time-saving game is different depending on whether the small hit symbol is a time-saving symbol or the lost symbol is a time-saving symbol.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the second time-saving game (h) given to the time-saving symbol of the small hit symbol being fixedly displayed, the variation (f) of the special figure that becomes the small hit ends. After the small hit game (ki), it is started after the small hit game is completed. In the second time saving game after the small hit game is completed, the big hit requires the operation of the condition device, whereas the small hit does not require the operation of the condition device, and the time saving function is provided without going through the big hit game. By operating, a new playability can be provided to the player.

As shown in FIG. 34 (c), the second time-saving game (shi), which is given to the time-saving symbol of the lost symbol to be confirmed and displayed, is when the change of the special figure that becomes the loss and the confirmation display (sa) are completed. , Big hit, small hit, etc. are started without special games. As a result, the next special figure change (hit / fail judgment) is set to the time-saving game state. In this case as well, a new game property can be provided to the player by operating the time saving function without going through the big hit game.

(8-2. Time saving design)
Next, the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the lost symbol, and the time saving symbol used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the pachinko machine 1 has at least "special 1 big hit symbol 1", "special 1 big hit symbol 2", "special 2 big hit symbol 1", "special 1 small hit symbol 1", and "special 1 small hit symbol 1". Special 1 small hit symbol 2 ”,“ Special 2 small hit symbol 1 ”,“ Special 1 lost symbol 1 ”,“ Special 1 lost symbol 2 ”,“ Special 1 lost symbol 3 ”,“ Special 2 lost symbol 1 ”, etc. It has 10 types of special figures.

The "special 1 big hit symbol 1" for the first special figure is a symbol for performing a normal big hit game of 10 rounds, and does not become a probable change state after the big hit game. Further, the "special 1 big hit symbol 1" shifts to the first time saving game state after the big hit game (see FIG. 36). In this case, the time-saving game state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the first fluctuation table is set in the time-saving game state, and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure is selected from the first fluctuation table.

The "special 1 jackpot symbol 2" for the first special symbol is a symbol for carrying out a four-round probabilistic jackpot game, and is a symbol that shifts to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game. Further, the "special 1 big hit symbol 2" shifts to the first time saving game state after the big hit game (see FIG. 36). In this case, the time-saving game state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the first fluctuation table is set in the time-saving game state, and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure is selected from the first fluctuation table.

The "special 2 jackpot symbol 1" for the first special symbol is a symbol for performing a 10-round probability variation jackpot game, and is a symbol that shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot game. Further, the "special 2 big hit symbol 1" shifts to the first time saving game state after the big hit game (see FIG. 36). In this case, the time-saving game state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times. Then, in the "special 2 big hit symbol 1", the first variation table is set in the first time-shortening game state, and the variation pattern of the special figure is selected from the first variation table.

The "special 1 small hit symbol 1" for the first special symbol is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the second time-saving game state after the small hit game. It should be noted that the "special 1 small hit symbol 1" is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time saving game according to the game state when it is selected. That is, the "special 1 small hit symbol 1" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game only from the normal game state in which it is non-probability (normal probability) and non-time-saving (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 small hit symbol 1", the current gaming state is maintained without shifting to the new second time-saving game in the non-probable and non-time-saving game state, the probable and non-time-saving game state and the probable and time-saving game state. (See FIG. 36).

Then, in the "special 1 small hit symbol 1", the first variable table is continued when the first time saving game is maintained. Further, the first fluctuation table is continued even when the second time saving game is maintained. On the other hand, when the second time saving game is newly decided, the second fluctuation table is set.

The "special 1 small hit symbol 2" for the first special symbol is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the second time-saving game state after the small hit game. Similar to "Special 1 small hit symbol 1", "Special 1 small hit symbol 2" is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time saving game according to the game state at the time of selection. The "special 1 small hit symbol 2" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game regardless of the non-time-saving or time-saving game if it is in a non-probability (normal probability) state (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 20 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 small hit symbol 2", the current gaming state is maintained without shifting to the new second time-saving game in the probabilistic state regardless of the non-time-saving or time-saving game (see FIG. 36).

Then, in the "special 1 small hit symbol 2", the first variable table is continued when the first time saving game is maintained. Further, the first fluctuation table is continued even when the second time saving game is maintained. Further, the first variation table is also set when the second variation table is newly determined in the time-saving game state and the first variation table is set. On the other hand, when the second variation table is newly determined in the time saving game state and the second variation table is set, the second variation table is set.

The "special 2 small hit symbol 1" for the second special symbol is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the second time-saving game state after the small hit game. Similar to "Special 1 small hit symbol 1", "Special 2 small hit symbol 1" is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time saving game according to the game state at the time of selection. The "special 1 small hit symbol 2" is configured to newly shift to the second time-saving game regardless of the non-time-saving or time-saving game if it is in the non-probability (normal probability) state (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 2 small hit symbol 1", the current game state is maintained without shifting to the new second time-saving game in the probabilistic state regardless of the non-time-saving or time-saving game (see FIG. 36).

Then, in the "special 2 small hit symbol 1", the first variable table is continued when the first time saving game is maintained. Further, the first fluctuation table is continued even when the second time saving game is maintained. Further, the first variation table is also set when the second variation table is newly determined in the time-saving game state and the first variation table is set. On the other hand, when the second variation table is newly determined in the time saving game state and the second variation table is set, the second variation table is set.

The "special 1 lost symbol 1" for the first special symbol is not regarded as a time-saving symbol.

The "special 1 lost symbol 2" for the first special symbol is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the second time-saving game state after the confirmation display is completed. It should be noted that "Special 1 Lost Symbol 2" is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time-saving game according to the game state when it is selected. That is, the "special 1 lost symbol 2" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game only from the normal game state in which it is non-probability (normal probability) and non-time-saving (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 lost symbol 2", the current gaming state is maintained without shifting to the new second time-saving game in the non-probability and non-time-saving game state, the probabilistic and non-time-saving game state, and the probabilistic and time-saving game state ( See FIG. 36).

Then, in the "special 1 lost symbol 2", the first variable table is continued when the first time saving game is maintained. Further, the first fluctuation table is continued even when the second time saving game is maintained. On the other hand, when the second time saving game is newly decided, the second fluctuation table is set.

The "special 1 lost symbol 3" for the first special symbol is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the second time-saving game state after the small hit game. Similar to "Special 1 Lost Symbol 3", "Special 1 Lost Symbol 3" determines whether or not to newly shift to the second time-saving game according to the game state when it is selected. The "special 1 lost symbol 3" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game regardless of the non-time-saving or time-saving game if it is in a non-probability (normal probability) state (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 20 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 lost symbol 3", the current game state is maintained without shifting to the new second time-saving game in the probabilistic state regardless of the non-time-saving or time-saving game (see FIG. 36).

Then, in the "special 1 lost symbol 3", the first variable table is continued when the first time saving game is maintained. Further, the first fluctuation table is continued even when the second time saving game is maintained. Further, the first variation table is also set when the second variation table is newly determined in the time-saving game state and the first variation table is set. On the other hand, when the second variation table is newly determined in the time saving game state and the second variation table is set, the second variation table is set.

The "special 2 lost symbol 1" for the second special symbol is not regarded as a time-saving symbol.

(8-3. 1st time saving game and 2nd time saving game)
As shown in FIG. 36, when the pachinko machine 1 has "special 1_big hit symbol 1", "special 1_big hit symbol 2" and "special 2_big hit symbol 1", the pachinko machine 1 has a normal probability, a high probability, a non-time reduction, and a time reduction. Regardless of the state, the game shifts to the first time-saving game state after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 has "Special 1_Small hit symbol 1" and "Special 1_Loss symbol 2", the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the second time-saving game state only in the normal probability and non-time-saving game state, and the time-saving game has a normal probability. In the high probability state, the gaming state at the time of winning / failing judgment is maintained. For example, at the time of determination, the first time-saving game is maintained if it is the first time-saving game, the second time-saving game is maintained if it is the second time-saving game, and the non-time-saving game is maintained if it is non-time-saving. In other words, "Special 1_Small hit symbol 1" and "Special 1_Loss symbol 2" are invalid in a short-time game with a normal probability and in a high probability state. As a result, in the case of a time reduction, the number of continuations (time reduction number) is continued.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 has "Special 1_Small hit symbol 2", "Special 2_Small hit symbol 1" and "Special 1_Loss symbol 3", the second time is shortened regardless of the non-time reduction or the time reduction game state in the normal probability. It shifts to the game state. In this case, if the game state is the first time-saving game, the game is forcibly switched to the second time-saving game, and the number of continuations is overwritten. If the game state is the second short game, the number of continuations is forcibly overwritten. According to this, the number of continuations may decrease or increase due to overwriting. In addition, in a high probability, the gaming state at the time of winning / failing is maintained regardless of the non-time saving or time saving gaming state. For example, at the time of determination, the first time-saving game is maintained if it is the first time-saving game, the second time-saving game is maintained if it is the second time-saving game, and the non-time-saving game is maintained if it is non-time-saving. In other words, "Special 1_Small hit symbol 2", "Special 2_Small hit symbol 1" and "Special 1_Loss symbol 3" are invalid in the high probability state. As a result, in the case of a time reduction, the number of continuations (time reduction number) is continued.

(8-4. Fluctuation table)
Then, as shown in FIG. 37, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the first time-saving game, the pachinko machine 1 is used as a variation table for selecting the variation pattern (variation time) of the special figure, and the gaming state at the time of winning / failing is non-time-saving or Regardless of the time reduction, the first fluctuation table is selected regardless of whether the fluctuation table at the time of winning or failing is the normal fluctuation table, the first fluctuation table, or the second fluctuation table.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, as a fluctuation table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game, the game state at the time of winning / failing is a non-time-saving game and the normal fluctuation table, and the game state at the time of winning / failing is a time-saving game. When it is the second fluctuation table, the second fluctuation table is selected.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 selects (continues) the first variable table as the variable table to be selected when shifting to the second short-time game when the game state at the time of winning / failing is the short-time game and the first variable table.

In the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot symbol, the small hit time-saving symbol, and the lost time-saving symbol are not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 35 (a). For example, as the time saving symbol, only the small hit symbol shown in FIG. 35 (b) may be configured. Further, it is conceivable that only the lost symbol shown in FIG. 35 (c) is configured.

(8-5. Display mode of production)
Next, a display mode of the effect implemented in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 displays the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 47. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half portion and is a pseudo pattern composed of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The effect symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Tatsuyoshi Kuma", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. On the lower left side of the display screen, the first hold storage display image 721 showing the existence of the hold storage of the first special figure is displayed. In the illustrated example, the black circle indicates the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure. Further, a second reserved storage display image 722 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen.

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

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

Next, a display mode of the effect in the time-saving game state will be described with reference to FIG. 39.
FIG. 39A shows a display mode of the effect in the first time-saving game state. In the first time-saving game state, "Tatsuyoshi RUSH" is displayed as the first game state display 741 at the upper part of the display screen to indicate that it is in the first time-saving game state. Then, a fighting production video 742 in which a plurality of fighters fight using the entire display screen is developed. Further, on the display screen, the pseudo effect symbol 700 is variably displayed on the right side of the upper game state display 741, and the time reduction number display 743 indicating the remaining number of times of the first time reduction game is performed below the game state display 741.

FIG. 39B shows an effect display mode when shifting to the second time-saving game state by the time-saving symbol at the time of loss determination. In this case, in the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 after the end of the loss fluctuation, a game change display 751 suggesting a shift to the second time-saving game is shown at the upper part of the display screen. Then, the character production moving image 752 is developed using the entire display screen. In addition, the pseudo-directed symbol 700 is confirmed and displayed in the arrangement of the symbols so as not to be mistaken for a big hit.

FIG. 39 (c) shows a display mode of the effect in the second time-saving game state. In the second time-saving game state, "Tatsuyoshi chance" is displayed as the second game state display 761 at the upper part of the display screen to indicate that the second time-saving game state is in effect. Then, a challenge production video 762 in which Tatsuyoshi Kuma tries to win the prize is developed using the entire display screen. Further, on the display screen, a time reduction number display 743 indicating the remaining number of times of the second time reduction game is displayed at the upper part.

(9. Look-ahead production)
The pachinko machine 1 can perform a look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead determination of the special figure. The pachinko machine 1 can perform the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect as the look-ahead effect.

(9-1. First look-ahead production)
The first look-ahead effect is a look-ahead effect related to the hit / fail determination (big hit, reach) of the special figure in the normal game state (non-time saving), and a look-ahead effect of whether or not to shift to the time-saving game according to the time-saving symbol. On the other hand, in the first time-saving game or the second time-saving game, only the look-ahead effect related to the judgment of whether or not the special figure is correct is performed.

The “first look-ahead effect process” shown in FIG. 40 is a process for executing the first look-ahead effect, and is a process of a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The "first look-ahead effect process" first determines whether or not the read-ahead command (process S113) indicating the look-ahead determination result is received from the main control device 40 in the process S501. If the determination is negative (process S501: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: Yes), it is determined in the process S502 whether or not the gaming state is non-time saving. If it is an affirmative determination (process S502: Yes), in process S503, the look-ahead determination determines whether or not it is a big hit. If it is affirmative (process S503: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506.

If the negative determination is made in the process S503 (process S503: No), it is determined in the process S504 whether or not the look-ahead determination is reach. If it is affirmative (process S504: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506.

If the negative determination is made in the process S504 (process S504: No), the look-ahead determination in the process S505 determines whether or not the symbol is a time-saving symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S505: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S503, the process S504, or the process S505 (process S501, process S504, process S505: Yes), the process of starting the look-ahead effect is performed in the process S506. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits the effect to the effect symbol control device 43 and the effect symbol display device 47, and the effect symbol display device 47 starts the look-ahead effect.

If the negative determination is made in the process S502 (process S502: No), the look-ahead determination in the process S507 determines whether or not it is a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S507: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506 and the look-ahead effect is started.

If the negative determination is made in the process S507 (process S507: No), it is determined in the process S508 whether or not the look-ahead determination is reach. If the determination is affirmative (process S508: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506 and the look-ahead effect is started. If it is a negative determination (process S508: No), it returns.

Next, a display mode of the first look-ahead effect implemented in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), for example, in the first look-ahead effect, in the normal gaming state (non-time saving), the hold display corresponding to the look-ahead of the hold memory display image 721 is displayed differently from other displays. The look-ahead effect display is 725. This suggests that there is a jackpot, reach or time saving symbol in the reserved memory. In addition, it is conceivable to change the production mode depending on the pre-reading effect of the big hit and the pre-reading effect of the time saving symbol. For example, the display forms such as color and shape may be different between the two, or the look-ahead effect using the hold memory display image 721 may be used for the look-ahead effect of the jackpot, and another effect may be used for the look-ahead of the time-saving symbol.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the first look-ahead effect is among the reserved memory display images 721 in the effect mode of the first time-shortened game state or the second short-time game state (the example is the first time-shortened game state). The hold display corresponding to the look-ahead is set to the look-ahead effect display 725 having a display mode different from that of other displays. This suggests that there is a jackpot or reach in the reserved memory.

(9-2. Second look-ahead production)
The second look-ahead effect is a look-ahead effect of whether or not to shift to the second time-saving game according to the time-saving symbol in the normal game state (non-time-saving). In this look-ahead effect, the effect mode is switched to a specific effect mode different from the normal effect mode.

The “second look-ahead effect process” shown in FIG. 42 is a process for executing the second look-ahead effect, and is a process of a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.
The "second look-ahead effect process" first determines whether or not the read-ahead command (process S113) indicating the look-ahead determination result is received from the main control device 40 in the process S551. If the determination is negative (process S551: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S551 (process S551: Yes), it is determined in the process S552 whether or not the gaming state is non-time saving. If it is affirmative (process S552: Yes), it returns. If it is a negative determination (process S552: No), in process S553, the look-ahead determination determines whether or not the symbol is a time-saving symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S553: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S553 (process S553: Yes), the process of starting the effect of the pre-reading effect mode to the effect of the specific effect mode is performed in the process S554. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits the effect to the effect symbol control device 43 and the effect symbol display device 47, and the effect symbol display device 47 starts the look-ahead effect of the specific effect mode.

Next, a display mode of the second look-ahead effect implemented in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described with reference to FIG. 43. As shown in FIG. 43 (a), for example, in the second look-ahead effect, when it is determined by the look-ahead determination that the time-saving symbol exists in the normal gaming state (non-time-saving), the look-ahead of the hold memory display image 721 is read-ahead. The hold display corresponding to is set to the look-ahead effect display 725 having a display mode different from that of other displays.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43B, the first look-ahead effect starts the effect in a specific effect mode from the special figure variation after the timing when the look-ahead effect display 725 is made. In this case, an effect that spans a plurality of fluctuations is performed. For example, a production video 771 in which a fighter searches for an enemy is developed over a plurality of fluctuations, and if an enemy can be found, a time reduction notice suggestion 772 is performed to enter the Tatsuyoshi chance (second time reduction).

After that, in the fluctuation of the time saving symbol, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the time saving suggestion 781 indicating that the time is shortened as "Tatsuyoshi chance GET" is performed, and the production moving image 782 in which the enemy appears is developed. The time saving suggestion 781 may be carried out during the change of the time saving symbol, or may be carried out after the change of the time saving symbol is completed.

(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, a hit / fail determination means (process S314, process S320, process S344, process S350) that determines whether or not a hit is achieved when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a symbol selector that selects a symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination. (Processing S315, processing S321, processing S325, processing S345, processing S351, processing S355). Further, it is provided with a fluctuation table setting means (process S26) for setting a fluctuation table for fluctuation of a symbol, and a special game execution means (process S405) for performing a special game based on the result of a winning / failing determination being a winning result. .. Further, a privilege game granting means (process S389, process S438) for granting a privilege game that facilitates the execution of the winning / failing determination is provided. Then, the privilege game granting means includes the first privilege game and the second privilege game as privilege games. The first privilege game is given after the special game is completed. On the other hand, the second privilege game can be granted without going through a special game based on the symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol. Further, the variable table setting means makes it possible to select between the first variable table and the second variable table in the privilege game state, and at least the first variable when the first privilege game is given after the special game ends. Make the table set. Further, when a specific symbol is selected and the second privilege game is given, if the first variable table is already set, the first variable table is continued, while the first variable table is set. If not, the second variation table is set.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 maintains the first variation table when the time reduction symbol is displayed in a state where the first variation table is set, for example, in a state where the first time reduction game is given. From this, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player can maintain the sense of the game for the time-saving game. For example, when the time-saving symbol is displayed in the first time-saving game, there are cases where the game shifts to the second time-saving game and cases where the display of the time-saving symbol is invalidated and the current game state is maintained. If the first time-saving game is more advantageous to the player than the second time-saving game, the former may reduce the motivation of the player by switching to the second time-saving game, but the first variable table is continued. By doing so, it is possible to provide a game with a rich interest without lowering the motivation of the player. In the latter case, since the first time-saving game is continued without switching to the second time-saving game, there is no need to switch the variable table in the first place. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first variable table is prioritized for the selection of the variable table in the time-saving game state, and the first variable table is maintained as the variable table even if the second time-saving game is set in the short-time game state. .. In this case, the variable table and the production mode are linked, and even if the second time reduction game occurs in the first time reduction game state, the production mode of the first time reduction game is continued, so that a consistent production can be performed. can.

The pachinko machine 1 has "Special 1_Small hit symbol 1", "Special 1_Small hit symbol 2", "Special 2_Small hit symbol 1", "Special 1_Loss symbol 2" and "Special 1_Loss symbol 3". It is conceivable that the selection rate of the time-saving symbols will be constant regardless of the set values 1 to 3 (see FIG. 8). Only the jackpot probability fluctuates depending on the set value, and the time saving symbol can be equally selected in any set value.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes a look-ahead effect executing means (process S506) that performs a look-ahead determination before the timing at which the hit / fail determination is performed by the hit / fail determination means and performs a look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the look-ahead determination. Then, the pre-reading effect implementing means performs a pre-reading effect indicating whether or not it is a hit as a result of the pre-reading determination as a result of the pre-reading determination, and a pre-reading effect suggesting whether or not it is a specific symbol, at least in the non-privilege game state, while in the privilege game state, As a result of the look-ahead determination, only the look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not it is a hit is performed.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can perform a look-ahead effect with different look-ahead determination targets in a time-saving game state or a non-time-saving game state, and can provide a game rich in interest.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect mode control means (process S554) that controls the effect mode of the game effect according to the progress of the game. Then, the effect mode control means does not execute one effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes, and at least in the non-privilege game state, the second privilege is stored in the hold memory before the hit / fail determination is performed by the look-ahead determination. This is a configuration in which a specific effect mode is executed when there is a hold memory to which a game can be given.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 implements a specific effect mode across a plurality of fluctuations up to the fluctuation of the hold memory, which is the second time-saving game. Therefore, in the non-time-saving game state, when there is a hold memory for granting the second time-saving game to the hold memory, it is possible to expect that the second privilege game will be given over a plurality of fluctuations, which is a hobby. It is possible to provide a rich game.

[Second Example]
(11. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is a variable table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game according to the time-saving symbol. Is selected (continued). On the other hand, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the variable table selected when shifting to the second time-saving game according to the time-saving symbol is selected when the game state at the time of winning / failing is the time-saving game and the first variable table. 2 It is configured to switch to a variable table.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and has the selection configuration of the variation table shown in FIG. 44.

(12. Fluctuation table of the second embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 44, when the pachinko machine shifts to the first time-saving game, the pachinko machine serves as a fluctuation table for selecting the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special figure, regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning / failing is non-time reduction or time reduction. Instead, the first fluctuation table is selected regardless of whether the fluctuation table at the time of winning / failing is the normal fluctuation table, the first fluctuation table, or the second fluctuation table.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine, as the fluctuation table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game, the second fluctuation table is selected when the game state at the time of winning / failing is a non-time-saving game and the normal fluctuation table. Further, when the game state at the time of winning / failing is a time-saving game and the first fluctuation table is set, the second fluctuation table is selected. Further, when the game state at the time of winning / failing determination is a time-saving game and the second variation table is set, the second variation table is selected.

(13. Action and effect of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, a hit / fail determination means (process S314, process S320, process S344, process S350) that determines whether or not a hit is achieved when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a symbol selector that selects a symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination. (Processing S315, processing S321, processing S325, processing S345, processing S351, processing S355). Further, it is provided with a fluctuation table setting means (process S26) for setting a fluctuation table for fluctuation of a symbol, and a special game execution means (process S405) for performing a special game based on the result of a winning / failing determination being a winning result. .. Further, a privilege game granting means (process S389, process S438) for granting a privilege game that facilitates the execution of the winning / failing determination is provided. Then, the privilege game granting means includes the first privilege game and the second privilege game as privilege games. The first privilege game is given after the special game is completed. On the other hand, the second privilege game can be granted without going through a special game based on the symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol. Further, the variable table setting means makes it possible to select between the first variable table and the second variable table in the privilege game state, and at least the first variable when the first privilege game is given after the special game ends. Make the table set. On the other hand, when a specific symbol is selected and the second privilege game is given, the second variable table is set.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 switches to the second variation table when the time reduction symbol is displayed in a state where the first variation table is set, for example, in a state where the first time reduction game is given. From this, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player's sense of game for the time-saving game can be changed according to the change of the variable table. For example, when the time-saving symbol is displayed in the first time-saving game, there are cases where the game shifts to the second time-saving game and cases where the display of the time-saving symbol is invalidated and the current game state is maintained. When the first time-saving game is more advantageous to the player than the second time-saving game, the former can give the player a new sense of game by switching to the second time-saving game, while the latter Will give the player information that the first time-saving game is a second privilege game even though the first time-saving game is continued, and it is possible to hide the advantageous first time-saving game and provide a game rich in interest.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, it may be applied to a gaming machine having a configuration in which a ball is entered into a specific area (V zone) arranged in a large winning opening in a small hit game to become a big hit. Further, in the present invention, the launched game balls are collected inside the game machine and fired again by the launching device to cyclically use a predetermined number of the game balls inside and using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that manages the number of balls held by a player as data.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 21: Normal electric accessory, 22: Normal electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure start port (1st start port) , 24: 2nd special drawing start port (2nd start port), 25: 1st special drawing opening (large winning opening), 26: 2nd big winning opening (large winning opening), 281: 1st special drawing display device (Special symbol display device), 283: Second special symbol display device (special symbol display device), 40: Main control device (win / fail determination means, variable table setting means, jackpot game execution means, privilege game granting means, hold storage means , Look-ahead determination means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (effect mode control means, look-ahead effect implementation means)

Claims (1)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is made based on the numerical data extracted when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A symbol selection means for selecting a symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
A special game execution means for carrying out a special game based on the result of the winning / failing determination, and
A privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that facilitates the implementation of the hit / fail judgment, and
A look-ahead effect performing means that performs a look-ahead determination of the numerical data prior to the timing at which the hit / fail determination is performed by the hit / fail determination means, and performs a look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the look-ahead determination.
Equipped with
The privilege game granting means can be granted at least based on the symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol without going through the special game.
The look-ahead effect implementation means
At least in the non-privilege game state, while performing a look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not it is a hit as a result of the look-ahead determination, and a look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not it is a specific symbol, while performing a look-ahead effect.
In the privileged gaming state, a gaming machine having a configuration in which only a look-ahead effect suggesting whether or not a hit is achieved as a result of the look-ahead determination is performed.

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