JP2022002672A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine for enhancing interest in a game during a privilege game state.SOLUTION: In a pinball game machine in which a big win is executed when winning a big win and control is shifted to a privilege game state for facilitating entry of game balls into a variable winning device 22 much more than normally after completion of the big win game while winning/losing determination is performed based on entry of game balls into a start pocket 24 composed of the variable winning device 22 and a small win game is executed when winning a small win, plural kinds of privilege game states having different completion conditions are provided, display of at least a first small win pattern is set to be a completion condition in a first privilege game state and display of at least a second small win pattern is set to be a completion condition in a second privilege game state, a selection ratio if is allowed to differ between the first small win pattern and the second small win pattern, and arrival of a pattern variation following winning/losing determination at a predetermined number of times is set to be a completion condition in a third privilege game state in which privilege and big win winning probabilities become high.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

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

Conventionally, a ball game machine (pachinko machine) is subjected to a hit / fail judgment 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 indicates a big hit after a variable display. It is the mainstream that has the playability of being confirmed and displayed with a symbol and later performing a big hit game that is advantageous for winning a prize ball.

Further, it is known that this type of pachinko machine shifts to a privileged game state such as a probable change state, a time saving state, an open extension state, etc. after the end of the big hit game. Further, as described in Patent Document 1, there is known a pachinko machine that shifts to a privileged gaming state after the end of a big hit game and continues the privileged gaming state until a predetermined number of hit / fail determinations are made. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-192171

However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a player who plays a game can easily grasp the end time of the privileged game state. For this reason, the game may become one pattern or lack a sense of tension during the privileged game state. As a result, conventional pachinko machines may lack the interest in playing games.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game during a privileged game state.

The present invention has a starting port including a variable winning device and a starting port.
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a ball has been won due to the entry of a ball into the starting port, and a winning / failing determination means.
A display device that derives and displays a symbol that notifies the result of the hit / fail judgment, and
A small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game by displaying a symbol indicating the winning of the small hit on the display device as the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
When the result of the winning / failing determination is winning and the display device displays a symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot, the jackpot game executing means for performing the jackpot game and the jackpot game executing means.
A probabilistic control means capable of shifting the winning probability based on the winning / failing determination to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal state after the big hit game is completed.
A ball gaming machine equipped with a privilege game control means for shifting to a privilege game state in which a ball is easily entered into the variable winning device after the jackpot game is completed.
A jackpot symbol selection means for selecting a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display device from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols at the time of the jackpot winning of the winning / failing determination.
A small hit symbol selection means for selecting a small hit symbol to be displayed on the display device from a plurality of types of small hit symbols at the time of winning the small hit of the winning / failing determination is provided.
The privilege game control means includes a plurality of types of privilege game states having different end conditions.
The end condition for the first privilege game state is that at least the first small hit symbol is displayed.
The end condition for the second privilege game state is that at least the second small hit symbol is displayed.
The selection rate by the small hit symbol selection means is different between the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol.
In the third privilege game state in which the privilege game state and the probability fluctuation state are set after the end of the jackpot game by winning with a predetermined jackpot symbol, the end condition is that the derivation display accompanying the success / failure determination reaches a predetermined number of times. The gist is that.

In the ball gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined operating gate is provided, a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed due to the passing of the gaming ball through the operating gate, and a variable winning device is won by winning the ordinary symbol. Is desirable to open and close in a predetermined manner.

Further, the ball gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a first starting port capable of constantly entering a ball and a second starting port composed of a variable winning device. Then, as special symbols, the first special symbol for notifying the result of the hit / fail judgment due to the entry into the first starting port and the second special symbol for notifying the result of the hit / fail determination due to the entry into the second starting port. A design may be provided. When the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided, it may be possible to win a small hit only by determining whether or not the second special symbol is correct or not due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port.

Further, the ball game machine of the present invention is configured to open and close the large winning opening in a predetermined mode in the small hit game, and the large winning opening can be obtained in a larger amount than the small hit game in the big hit game. It is desirable to have a configuration that opens and closes with. In this case, it is desirable that the large winning opening is separately provided with a large winning opening for executing the big hit game and a large winning opening for executing the small hit game. This makes it easy to distinguish between a big hit game and a small hit game. Not limited to this, a single large winning opening may be configured to open a common large winning opening for the big hit game and the small hit game.

Further, in the present invention, the privileged gaming state is at least a function of extending the opening of an ordinary electric accessory provided with a starting port, a function of shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol accompanying a lottery of the ordinary symbol for opening the ordinary electric accessory, and ordinary. It is desirable that the game state includes one or more of the probabilistic variation functions that increase the winning probability of the symbol lottery. In the present invention, the stochastic fluctuation state is preferably configured to have a function such as shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

According to the present invention, since the end condition of the privilege game state is that the first small hit symbol is displayed or the second small hit symbol is displayed, at what time the first small hit symbol or the second small hit symbol is displayed. The duration of the privileged game state is determined by whether the symbol is displayed. For this reason, it is highly interesting that the duration of the privilege game state cannot be easily predicted due to the frequency of small hits and the bias of the small hit symbol selection rate such as whether it is the first small hit symbol or the second small hit symbol. It is possible to realize playability. Furthermore, since the end conditions are different from those of the first and second privileged gaming states even in the third privileged gaming state in which the privileged gaming state and the probability fluctuating state are set, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the privileged gaming state. can.

Further, in the present invention, it is conceivable that the type of the small hit symbol, which is the end condition of the privileged gaming state, is determined according to the jackpot symbol selected by the jackpot symbol selection means.

According to this, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining game property in which the duration of the privileged game state cannot be easily predicted due to the bias of the jackpot symbol selection rate.

Further, in the present invention, it is conceivable that the operation mode of the variable winning device is different between the first privileged gaming state and the second privileged gaming state.

According to this, since the advantage of the game is different between the first privileged gaming state and the second privileged gaming state, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining playability.

It is a front view of the ball game machine of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board installed in the ball game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a rear view of a ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric composition of a ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of a ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the jackpot symbol of a ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the small hit design of a ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the "start process" which is executed by a main control unit. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interruption processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interruption processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. 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 "Public figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "normal figure hit-and-miss judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the Few figure pass / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "1st special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit or miss decision process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss decision process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit or miss decision 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 or 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 decision process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 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. This is the first display example showing the display mode of the effect. This is a second display example showing the display mode of the effect. It is a front view of the gaming board installed in the ball gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the jackpot symbol of the ball game machine of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing about the ceiling arrival times in the ball game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the time saving symbol in the ball game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the start of the electric support game in the ball game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board installed in the ball game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is an operation explanatory view of the big prize opening provided in the game board. It is 1st explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the ball game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a 2nd explanatory diagram which shows the game specification of the ball game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a 3rd explanatory diagram which shows the game specification of the ball game machine of 5th Embodiment.

[First Example]
Hereinafter, the ball game machine (pachinko machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment 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 gaming machine in which a player can play a game, and is installed in a gaming 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 and 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

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

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

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172, and a payment display of the payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) 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 periphery 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 has a left game area 20L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined launch power or less, and a right game area in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined launch 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.

The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46 (not shown as a whole) in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as in the case of 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 reserved storage of the first special figure.

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

The entry into the first special drawing start port 23 arranged in this way is mainly aimed at by letting the game ball flow down to the left game area 20L by the “left-handed game”. On the other hand, the entry into the first big winning opening 25, which is opened in the big hit game, is mainly aimed at by letting the game ball flow down to the right game area 20R by the "right-handed game".

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

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

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

The second special figure starting port 24 is arranged inside the general electric accessory 22. Only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter the second special figure start port 24. 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 into the ball. When the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as the reserved storage 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 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 Fuzu operating port 21, the Fuden accessory 22, the second special figure starting port 24, and the second big winning opening 26 arranged in this way, the game ball is mainly played by "right-handed game". Aim by flowing down to the right game area 20R.

The game area 20 is provided with an out port 203 at the bottom of the board directly below the first large winning opening 25 to take in the game ball that has 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 seven-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 displays, 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 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) are passed 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. Further, 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 and a setting key switch. The RWM clear switch is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM built in the main control device 40. The RWM clear switch may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45.

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

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

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal board 38 sends a signal indicating a game state and a 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 board 38. A signal indicating the state and the game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500.

(1-4. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 21, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random number values 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 hit / 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 starting port 24. The opening time and the number of times of opening the general electric accessory 22 is, for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 1.0 second in the gaming state advantageous to the player (the general electric accessory support state described later). It is set to 2.0 seconds x 1 time.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281 and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 33) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

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 determination 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 hit / 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 predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The variable display and the definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corner of the game board 2. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo-effect display by the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo-effect display through the pseudo-effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of 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. 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. The configuration is such that 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 46, 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 the fluctuation of either one of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a gaming 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 46 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. implement. On the other hand, in the game state in which the 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 46 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 46. Not limited to this, when the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends while the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is being performed, 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 and displayed mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit game is carried out. 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 (9 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, the big hit game is configured to perform 10 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed and displayed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is carried out. 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 6.0 seconds is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, for example, when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously changed, for example, when the second special figure determination result is a small hit and the second special figure is a definite display indicating a small hit, the second special figure is displayed. 1 The change 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. 2 When a definite display indicating a big hit is made for the special figure, the change 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 while the change of one special figure is 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. To.

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 special winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first special 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 change 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 the normal state. Further, in the probabilistic state, a function such as shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is given (time saving state). For example, the probabilistic state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the pachinko machine is in the probabilistic state, the fluctuation time of the pachinko machine is shortened, and the opening time of the pachinko machine is extended. The pachinko machine support function (probability change function of the pachinko machine, time saving function of the pachinko machine, opening extension function of the pachinko machine) is added. This public electric accessory support function (general electric support function) will continue until the next big hit occurs, as in the probable change state. While the pachinko machine 1 is in operation of the normal electric support function, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of times of variation display of the second special figure and the normal figure performed within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a normal symbol as the jackpot symbol when a normal jackpot is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 has a low probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is successful after the big hit game. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the pachinko machine is a hit after the big hit game, the fluctuation time of the pachinko machine is shortened, and the opening time of the pachinko machine is extended. It shifts to the general electric support state with.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of normal power support states as the normal power support state, in which the type of the jackpot game that causes the pachinko machine 1, that is, the functions given according to the big hit symbol are different. Each of these plurality of types of the normal electric support state has a different configuration in which the opening mode of the general electric accessory 22 and the end condition for ending the continuation of the general electric support state are different. The types of the normal electric support state, the termination conditions, and the like will be described with reference to FIG. 6 described later.

Then, in the big hit game, it is recommended that the pachinko machine 1 performs a right-handed game of launching a game ball into the right game area 20R and aims to enter the first big winning opening 25. Further, even if the player shifts to the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed, the player is recommended to play the right-handed game aiming at the ball entering the second special figure start opening 24 from the lottery of the normal figure.

(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, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 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 board 530 and the external connection terminal board 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 is connected. In the figure, the switch is simply referred to as SW. The glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 40. In FIG. 4, the "switch" is referred to as "SW".

Further, in the main control device 40, the first special figure start port switch 503 and the second special figure start port switch 503 for detecting the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The second special figure start port switch 504 for detecting the entry into the starting port 24 (see FIG. 2), the normal symbol actuating switch 505 for detecting the entry into the normal drawing actuating port 21 (see FIG. 2), the 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 entry 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. The first special figure start port switch 503, the second special figure start port switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, the general winning port switch 508 and the out port switch 509 are , Each detection signal is output to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 controls the opening / closing of the first special winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2) by connecting the first special winning opening solenoid 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 and driving the solenoid. .. Furthermore, in the main control device 40, the second special winning opening solenoid 511 is connected via the game board relay terminal plate 531 and is driven to control the opening / closing of the second special winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2). conduct. Furthermore, in the main control device 40, the solenoid accessory solenoid 512 is connected via the game board relay terminal plate 531 and drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 512 to control the opening and closing of the utility accessory 22 (see FIG. 2). In FIG. 4, the "solenoid" is described as "SOL".

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

The MPU (Micro Processor Unit) mounted on the main control device 40 mainly includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a counter circuit, a timer circuit, and a random number circuit. Each of the CPU, ROM, RAM, counter circuit, timer circuit and random number circuit is connected via an internal bus, and the internal bus is connected to various switches and various devices provided in the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface. Is connected to communicable.

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the ball-out switch 520 for detecting 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 board 534. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. When the payout switch 522 detects that the game ball has been paid out, the payout switch 522 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 for detecting that the lower plate 13 is full is connected to the payout control device 41. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower plate 13 is in the full state, 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 ball-out state is released. 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 in which a gaming ball enclosed in a machine base is circulated to play a game, a payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed gaming machine, a gaming ball) is used from the main control device 40. Is not paid out, so it is preferable to call it a frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be tampered with.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 170 via the CR unit terminal board 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. 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 and manages the balance in response to the settlement request signal. Controls the balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with an fraudulent notification lamp, 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 fraudulent activity has occurred by turning on the fraudulent notification lamp.

(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 board 532, and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs effect control based on the command received from the main control device 40. An effect button 15 and a jog dial 16 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42. The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 each input their respective detection signals by operation to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 controls the 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 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46.

Further, when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs an error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decorative lamp 113, and the effect symbol display device 46.

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

Further, the launch control device 44 is connected to a launch stop switch 524 provided on the launch handle 14 and a touch switch 525 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 the 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)
Although not shown, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit, a power receiving circuit, a power failure detection circuit, and a backup power supply circuit. The power supply circuit converts an AC voltage supplied from an external AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit is provided with a power switch, and the power supply circuit is connected to the AC power supply via the power receiving circuit. When the power switch is turned on, the power supply circuit conducts with the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit. Then, the power supply circuit supplies the necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

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

In this embodiment, the power failure detection circuit 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 limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit 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 40. However, it may be configured to send a command for power failure.

The backup power supply circuit is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit charges the DC5V power generated while the power supply circuit supplies power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power failure, the backup power supply (DC5V) is used as the RWM of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. Supply to RWM etc.

In this embodiment, the backup power supply is supplied to the RWM 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. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/250 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. The jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure.

The pachinko machine 1 is not determined to be a small hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is set to 1/20 regardless of the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state. Not limited to this, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each of the normal gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state, and the set value.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal drawing is 1/6 in the normal gaming state. Then, in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the normal drawing is set to about 30 seconds. In the normal power support state, the winning probability of the normal map is set to 5/6, and the fluctuation time of the normal map is set to about 1 second.

In the pachinko machine 1, the maximum number of reserved storages that can be stored is 4 for each of the first special figure and the second special figure.

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 both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic state is set to 10,000 times. This setting is such that the probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the electric support inrush rate that shifts to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of types of conditions as the end conditions of the normal electric support state. Then, the continuation of the normal electric support state is continued until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, the big hit game is carried out at the first big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, 10 rounds of round games that open the first big winning opening 25 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 into the first prize opening 25 reaches the specified number of nine.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs, the small hit game is carried out at the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 6.0 seconds. The specified number of small hit games is one.

In the pachinko machine 1, the operating mode of the general electric accessory 22 is different from that of the normal gaming state (non-electric support), the probabilistic transformation support state, the first non-probability transformation support state, and the second non-probability transformation support state. be. If the Fuzu is won in the non-Public support state, the Fuden accessory 22 will be released once for 0.2 seconds. Further, in the probabilistic transformation support state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 1.0 second. Further, in the first non-probability transformation support state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 1.5 seconds. Furthermore, in the second non-probability substation support state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 2.0 seconds. As described above, the opening time of the Fuden accessory 22 is configured to be changed depending on whether or not it is in the Fuden support state, and in the case of the Fuden support state, which state it is.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of prize balls in the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special drawing starting port 24 is set to three for each entry ball. The number of prize balls in the first prize opening 25 and the second prize opening 26 is set to 13 for each prize. The number of prize balls for other general prize openings 27 and the like is set to 10 for each prize.

(4. Big hit design and small hit design)
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the big hit symbol selected and set at the time of the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the small hit symbol selected and set at the time of the small hit of the second special figure. explain.

(4-1. Big hit design and electric support end condition)
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 6, the jackpot symbol selected and set at the time of the jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the gaming state and the like after the jackpot game is completed are set according to the jackpot symbol selected at the time of the jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot symbol consists of five types of symbols, from the "first jackpot symbol" to the "fifth jackpot symbol".

The "first jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "first big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probability change (high probability) and the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, the normal electric support state after the big hit game of the "first big hit symbol" continues until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, in other words, until the next big hit occurs. Will be done. That is, the end condition is the occurrence of the next big hit, and there is no configuration that ends when the small hit symbol is displayed.

The "second jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "second jackpot symbol", the gaming state is set to the non-probability (low probability) general electric support state after the jackpot game is completed. Then, after the big hit game of the "second big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol A" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is 200 times. Will continue until you reach. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol A" or 200 fluctuations.

The "third big hit symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "third big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. The end condition of the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game of the "third big hit symbol" is the occurrence of the next big hit, and there is no configuration to end by displaying the small hit symbol.

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "fourth big hit symbol", the game state is set to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, after the big hit game of the "second big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol B" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is 200 times. Will continue until you reach. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol B" or 200 fluctuations.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "fifth big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. The condition for ending the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game of the "third big hit symbol" is the occurrence of the next big hit, and there is no configuration that ends when the small hit symbol is displayed.

(4-2. Small hit design)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small hit symbol selected and set at the time of the small hit of the second special figure will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the small hit symbol is composed of four types of symbols, "small hit symbol A" to "small hit symbol D". The ratio of each small hit symbol selected is 1/5 for "small hit symbol A", 2/5 for "small hit symbol B", 1/5 for "small hit symbol C", and "small hit symbol". "D" is set to 1/5.

(5. Startup process)
Next, the "startup 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. 8, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the startup process (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the built-in register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is in the address space (memory). In space), it is used to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

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

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and a positive determination is made (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage in the main control device 40, 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 unit 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 prohibits 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 unit 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits an interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, in a 4 m process S cycle) interrupt processing (see FIG. 9) described later between the time when the process S12 is executed and the time when the process S8 is executed again. Run.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, 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 is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 8).

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

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state shifts. In the process S26, for example, the main control device 40 signals the hall computer 500 after a 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.

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 detected, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like.

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

After the process S28, the main control device 40 executes an effect data output process (process S29) that creates image data, audio data, and the like according to the game content during execution and outputs the image data to the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-mentioned error monitoring process (process S27), the error display in the effect symbol display device 46 and the frame-side decorative lamp are performed according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and audio output from speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 10, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs a register save (process S31) and executes a performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 8) and the test result of the test firing test on the performance display device. Create the data to do. After the process S31, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S33).

After the process S33, the main control unit 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 for each common (8-bit unit display area related to the LED segment) of various LEDs provided in the performance display device. Create segment data to control light emission.

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms variations 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 unit 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 8).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 8), 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 (processing 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. 8) 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 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the “input determination process” (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 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 map entry confirmation process (process S102). The normal figure entry confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal figure operation port 21. The details of the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S102, the main control device 40 executes the winning number counting process (process S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 25, the second large winning opening 26, or the general winning opening 27. Specifically, in the process S103, when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, or the general winning opening switch 509 detects the game ball, the main control device 40 has the first large winning opening 25 and the second large winning opening 25. 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening 26 or the general winning opening 27.

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes the out number count process (process S104). The out number counting process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure start port switch 503, a second special figure start port switch 504, a normal symbol operation switch 505, a first count switch 506, and a second count switch 507. When the general winning opening switch 509 and the out opening switch 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, the main control device 40 is illegal when the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 27 exceeds the specified winning number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). Is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal and the ball entry frequency is negative (process S105: No), the main control device 40 terminates this process as it is and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 9).

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal and affirmative determination is made (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an unauthorized 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 turns on the fraudulent notification lamp provided in the payout control device 41.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42, which has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40, performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting voice from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 43 received in the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 46. The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 46 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

(7-1. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 24. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the entry into the ball. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the "special figure entry confirmation process", first, it is determined in the process S110 whether or not the entry into the first special figure start port 23 is detected by the first special figure start port switch 503. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the first special figure in process S111 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

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

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In 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 reserved storage area for the first special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it 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 it is a big hit to which a probabilistic game or a general electric support state is given. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S114, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in 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, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 11) 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 for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for determining the small hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, and the fluctuation pattern Extract random numbers for determination. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area as the second special figure reserved storage. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is 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 opening 24 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. In the pre-reading determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it 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 it is a big hit to which a probabilistic game or a general electric support state is given. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S119, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in 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, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

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

(7-2. Fuzu ball entry confirmation process)
Next, the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The normal map entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts and stores random numbers related to a plurality of types of normal figures according to the entry into the normal map operating 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. 13, the “normal map entry confirmation process” first determines whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 505 has detected the entry into the normal map 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. 11) and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage of the normal figure stored in the reserved storage area for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). .. If it is affirmative (process S122: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S122 (process S122: No), the random number for determining the hit, the random number for determining the winning symbol, the random number for determining the variation pattern, and the like are extracted in the process S123. Then, the various extracted random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area for the normal map as the reserved storage for the normal map. 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, a hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storage of the normal figure is added, and a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter of the normal figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(8. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the pass / 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. 14, the main control device 40 has, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the pass / fail determination 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. 15 to 19.

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. 20 to 32.

(8-1: Normal figure hit / miss judgment process)
Subsequently, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 to 19, the “normal figure hit / fail determination process” (process S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 14) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the main control device 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200), the normal 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 normal 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 map in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 285. A determination is made (process S202). As a result, if the variation display of the normal map is in progress and an affirmative determination is made (process S202: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal map in the variation display has elapsed (process S202: Yes). Process S203).

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

In the process S202, if the fluctuation display of the normal figure is not performed 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 map 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 map has elapsed (process S206). As a result, if the definite display time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S206: No), the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the definite display time of the normal figure has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (process S206: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the definite display end process (process S207).

In the process S207, the main control device 40 sets the display end of the normal figure that is being confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a command for terminating the effect related to the normal figure in the effect symbol display device 46 to the sub-integrated control device 42. After the process S207, the main control device 40 shifts to the process S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16, 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 universal 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. 15).

On the other hand, in the process S208, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is wrong and the 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. 15, the description of the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be continued. In the process S205, if the definite display of the normal figure is not in progress 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 storage of the normal figure and the determination is affirmative (process S211: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a shift process of the hold storage of the normal figure (process S212), and among the hold storage 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. 17, in the process S213, the main control device 40 performs a hit / fail determination based on the hit / fail determination table (ordinary table) used in the normal diagram and the hit determination random number. As a result, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, and if the judgment is affirmative (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 (process). Together with S215), the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation 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 an error and the determination is negative in the process S214 (process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines the error symbol based on the random number for determining the winning symbol (process S218). At the same time, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (process S219).

In the process S216 and the process S219, if the game state is the normal game state (non-normal power support state), the fluctuation time of the normal figure is shortened as compared with the normal game state (non-normal power support state). Determine the variation pattern. For example, the main control device 40 selects a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal gaming state in the gaming state in the normal game state. Select a fluctuation pattern of about 1 second.

After the process S217 or the process S219, the main control device 40 transmits the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease of the normal figure hold storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal figure hold display (not shown) in the effect symbol display device 46.

After the process S220, the main control device 40 transmits a normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-process for performing the effect corresponding to the normal figure on the effect symbol display device 46 as the variable display of the normal figure is performed on the normal symbol display device 285. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol variation start command including a result of a hit / fail judgment, a variation pattern of the general map, etc., and a process S215 or a process S218 as a normal map variation start command. An effect designation command for designating an effect according to the determined hit symbol or miss symbol is transmitted. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 15).

(8-2. Fuzu game processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, the “Public map game process” (process S250) executed in the normal map hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, 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. 19, in the process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether or not one game ball has entered the general electric accessory 22 by 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 one 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 the above (process S253). Then, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the general electric accessory 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 18). (See) is terminated, and the process returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 14).

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 after the solenoid accessory 22 is opened, a predetermined time has passed. 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 timing 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. 18, the description of the normal drawing game process (process S250) will be continued. In the process S251, if the determination is negative (process S251: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the end interval is in progress (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), the main control device 40 subsequently determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in the process S257 (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the hit game in the normal figure in the process S258, and subordinates 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. 18) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 14). 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 the determination is affirmative (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 in the process S261 to drive the general electric accessory 22. Open. On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S260 (process S260: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

(8-3. Special figure hit / miss judgment process)
Next, the “special figure hit / fail determination process” (process S300) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 20 to 32. The special figure hit / fail determination process (process S300) includes the “first special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 20 to 21, the “second special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 22 to 26, and FIGS. 27 to 30. The "big hit game process" shown in FIG. 31 and the "small hit game process" shown in FIGS. 31 to 32 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 individual in the "first special figure hit / miss judgment process" and the "second special figure hit / miss judgment process". Is executed.

(8-4. First special figure hit / fail judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the "first special figure hit / miss determination process", first, in the process S301, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. 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 stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined in process S303 whether or not the definite 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 reserved 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 the process S305, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 21, 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 change 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 (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. Make a judgment. If the negative determination is made in the process S310 (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. To make a judgment.

Subsequently, in the process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), the hit / fail determination of the first special figure is forcibly set to be lost, 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 pass / fail determination of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.

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

Next, in the process S316, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is determined from the fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved storage of the first special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination. Will be done. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

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 probable change state or the transition to the normal electric support state after the jackpot game ends, the number of continuations of these, The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

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

Further, in the process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the first special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable 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 it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes) in the process S313 or a negative determination in the process S314 (process S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination. In, the variation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the big hit determination. Then return.

(8-5. Second special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, as shown in FIG. 22, in the "second special figure hit / fail determination process", first, in the process S331, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress is performed. judge. If it is a negative determination (process S331: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail 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 the process S333 whether or not the definite 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 the 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. 23, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the big hit 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 big hit 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 hit / fail determination of the second special figure is forcibly set to be lost, 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 to be the target of the hit / fail determination. As a result, any one of the "big hit symbol A" to the "big hit symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

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 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. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game, such as performing a 10R jackpot game, is set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the normal electric support state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, and the effect of the jackpot end effect. The time etc. are set.

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

In the subsequent processing 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 variable 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 it is affirmative determination (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 which 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 determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination.

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 46, the time for the small hit end effect, and the like are set. The settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed and returned.

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

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 20) or the process S332 (FIG. 22) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 24, the first special figure or the second special figure in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in the process S361, the control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 281 to confirm and display 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 confirmed and displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 to display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

Subsequently, in the process S362, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmed and displayed in the process S361 is a small hit symbol. If it 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 it 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, one of the first special figure or the second special figure (the second special figure) is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, so that the other special figure (first) 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 it is an affirmative determination (process S368: Yes), the special figure fluctuation stop process is performed in the process S369, and then the process proceeds to the "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 big hit symbol, the change of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. be.

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 25, 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 it is an affirmative determination (process S370: Yes), in the process S371, the first special figure display device 281 displays the definite symbol of the first special figure or the second special symbol display device 283 displays the definite 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 symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S372: Yes), it is determined in the process S373 whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S373: No), the process proceeds to process S375. If it is affirmative (process S373: Yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in process S374.

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

The electric support flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the normal electric support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the electric support flag is set. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in the non-normal power support state.

By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the normal electric support state during the big hit game is reset to the normal game state.

Next, in the process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. 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 a continuous operation device.

In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous actuating device is activated. 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 big hit game start process, a command to start the big hit game and information related to the big hit game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, big hit 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. 26, 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 described later. If it is affirmative (process S380: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S381. Subsequent processing In S382, a small hit game start processing is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (small hit opening time, opening pattern, small hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1" in the process S383 that shifts following the process S382 or shifts in the process S380 by a negative determination (process S380: No). If it is a negative determination (process S383: No), the process proceeds to process S387. If the determination is affirmative (process S383: Yes), the process of determining the end condition of the normal power support state is performed in the process S384.

In this process, in determining the end condition of the normal electric support state, first, the electric support counter determines the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game that caused the transition to the normal electric support state. Count at. In this case, the electric support counter count is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

Next, in this process, the type of the normal electric support state is determined. That is, the normal power support state is the "probability change normal power support state" and the "second big hit symbol" after the big hit game due to the "first big hit symbol", "third big hit symbol" or "fifth big hit symbol". In either the "1st non-probability variable normal power support state" after the end of the big hit game caused by ", or the" 2nd non-probable change normal electric support state "after the end of the big hit game caused by the" 4th big hit symbol " Determine if it exists.

If the result of determining the type of the normal power support state is "probability change normal power support state", it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached "10000 times" by the electric support counter. do. When the number of fluctuations reaches "10000", it is determined that the end condition is satisfied.

If the result of determining the type of the normal power support state is the "first non-probable variable normal power support state", it is confirmed whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment is a "small hit". If the determination result is "small hit", it is confirmed whether or not the selected small hit symbol is "small hit symbol A". If the small hit symbol is "small hit symbol A", it is determined that the end condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is not "small hit", or if the result of the hit / fail judgment is "small hit" but the small hit symbol is not "small hit symbol A", the first special feature is set by the electric support counter. It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations in the figure and the second special figure has reached "200 times". When the number of fluctuations reaches "200 times", it is determined that the end condition is satisfied.

If the result of determining the type of the normal power support state is the "second non-probable variable normal power support state", it is confirmed whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment is the "small hit". If the determination result is "small hit", it is confirmed whether or not the selected small hit symbol is "small hit symbol B". If the small hit symbol is "small hit symbol B", it is determined that the end condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is not "small hit", or if the result of the hit / fail judgment is "small hit" but the small hit symbol is not "small hit symbol B", the first special feature is set by the electric support counter. It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations in the figure and the second special figure has reached "200 times". When the number of fluctuations reaches "200 times", it is determined that the end condition is satisfied.

Next, in the process S385, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the normal electric support state is satisfied. If it is a negative determination (process S385: No), the process proceeds to process S387. If the determination is affirmative (process S385: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S386. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-general support state.

Subsequently, in the process S387, a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state and whether or not it is a normal electric support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

(8-6. Big hit game processing)
Next, the "big hit game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 30.
As shown in FIG. 29, in the "big hit game process", first, in the process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuating 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 it is an affirmative determination (process S400: Yes), it is determined in the process S401 whether or not the first large winning opening 25 is open.

If it is a negative determination in the process S401 (process S401: No), it is determined in the process S402 whether or not it is in the interval of the big hit game, and if it is a negative determination (process S402: No), the big hit end effect is being produced in the process S403. Judge whether or not. If it is a negative determination (process S403: No), it is determined in process S404 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S404: No), it returns to the special figure hit / miss determination process.
If it is affirmative (process S404: Yes), control is performed to open the first large winning opening 25 in the first round in the first large winning opening opening process of processing S405. Further, in the process S405, a command to start the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, the determination of whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first large winning opening 25 (specified number of winnings) (process S410). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 has ended (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or process S411: Yes), the first large 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. 27). If both the process S410 and the process S411 are negative determinations (process S410: No, process S411: No), a return is made.

If the positive determination is made in the process S402 (FIG. 27) (process S402: Yes), it is determined in the process S420 whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 29. If it is a negative determination (process S420: No), it returns (see FIG. 27). 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 is opened in the next round by the processing S423 opening the first large winning opening, and the process returns.

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 27) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 30, 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. 27). If it is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in the process S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in the process S432 is executed. 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 big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436. If it is an affirmative determination (process S433: Yes), the probability change number of times that the probability change state is continued is set in the process S434. In this case, the probability change state continues until the next big hit, so for example, the probability change number is set to 10,000 times. Next, in the process S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a probable change state is given after the big hit game is completed.

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

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

Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state specification command such as a probability change state or a normal power support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 27).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not operating in the process S400 (FIG. 27) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to the "small hit game process".

(8-7. Small hit game processing)
Next, "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.
As shown in FIG. 31, 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 it is an affirmative determination (process S450: Yes), it is determined in process S451 whether or not the small hit start effect is being performed.

If the positive determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: Yes), it is determined in the process S452 whether or not the small hit start effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S452: No), it returns. If it is affirmative (process S452: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is opened in the process S453 in a predetermined opening mode. 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 big winning opening 26 (specified number of winnings) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second big 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 both are negative determinations (process S455 or process S456: No), a return is made.

If the negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 32, 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 it is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S462. As a result, the first special figure, which had suspended the fluctuation, resumes the fluctuation.

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

(9. Display mode of production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 to 34, a display mode of the effect performed by the effect symbol display device 46 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 displays the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure in the effect symbol display device 46. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a large lower half portion and is pseudo-consisting 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 reserved storage display image 721 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed. In the figure example, the black circle display indicates the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure. Further, on the lower right side of the display screen, a second reserved storage display image 722 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 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. Further, as the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a large lower half portion, 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, the effect display example shown in FIG. 34 shows a display example of the normal electric support state at the end of the big hit game. In the normal electric support state, the right-handed notification image 741 that prompts the right-handed game is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 so as to be conspicuous at the position on the left side of the upper part of the screen. Further, at a position directly below the right-handed notification image 741, an electric support start image 751 indicating that the normal electric support state is in effect is displayed.

(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment has the following configuration. That is, a start port 24 composed of a variable winning device 22 and a win / fail determination means (process S311, process S312, process S341, process S342) for determining whether or not a ball has been won due to the entry of a ball into the start port 24. A small hit game is performed by displaying a display device 283 that derives and displays a symbol that notifies the result of the winning / failing determination and a symbol that indicates the winning of the small hit on the display device 283 that the result of the winning / failing determination is winning. A small hit game executing means (process S453) and a big hit game executing means (processing S405) that executes a big hit game when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning and a symbol indicating the winning of the big hit is displayed on the symbol display device 283. , Equipped with. Further, the probability variation control means (process S435) capable of shifting the winning probability based on the winning / failing determination to the probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal state after the big hit game ends, and the ball entering the variable winning device 22 after the big hit game ends. It is a ball game machine provided with a privilege game control means (process S438) that shifts to a privilege game state (normal electric support state) that is easier than a normal state. Then, a jackpot symbol selection means (process S315, process 345) for selecting a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display device 283 from among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols when the jackpot is won in the winning / failing determination, and a plurality of types at the time of winning the small hit in the winning / failing determination. A small hit symbol selection means (process S351) for selecting a small hit symbol to be displayed on the display device 283 from the small hit symbols is provided. Further, the privilege game control means includes a plurality of types of privilege game states having different end conditions, and the first privilege game state does not require that at least the first small hit symbol (small hit symbol A) is displayed as the end condition. The privilege game state of 2 does not require that at least the second small hit symbol (small hit symbol B) be displayed, and the first small hit symbol (small hit symbol A) and the second small hit symbol (small hit symbol) are displayed. B) has a configuration in which the selection rate by the small hit symbol selection means is different. Further, in the third privilege game state in which the privilege game state and the probability fluctuation state are set after the end of the jackpot game by winning with the predetermined jackpot symbol, the end condition is only that the derivation display accompanying the winning / failing determination reaches the predetermined number of times. Has a configuration.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the type of the small hit symbol, which is the end condition of the privileged gaming state, is determined according to the jackpot symbol selected by the jackpot symbol selection means.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the operation mode of the variable winning device 22 is different between the first privileged gaming state and the second privileged gaming state.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the end condition of the normal electric support state is that "small hit symbol A" is displayed or "small hit symbol B" is displayed, so at what time "small hit symbol B" is displayed. The duration of the normal electric support state is determined by whether "hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" is displayed. For this reason, the duration of the normal electric support state can be easily maintained due to the bias in the frequency of small hits and the selection rate of small hit symbols such as "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" at the time of small hits. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining playability that is unpredictable. Furthermore, since the end conditions are different from those of the first and second privilege game states even in the third privilege game state in which the normal electric support state and the probability fluctuation state are set, the interest of the game in the privilege game state can be further enhanced. Can be done.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has an end condition depending on the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure between the "first non-probable variable normal electric support state" and the "second non-probable variable general electric support state". Both are the same "200 times", but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is conceivable that the "first non-probable variable normal electric support state" and the "second non-probable variable general electric support state" are different. In that case, if the specific small hit symbol that is the end condition of the non-probability change normal electric support state is a small hit symbol with a high appearance rate, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure may be set to be smaller than the other. On the contrary, by setting a large number of fluctuations, it is possible to realize an entertaining playability in which a longer normal electric support state can be obtained in comparison with the case where a specific small hit symbol is not displayed. For example, the end condition of the "first non-probable variable power support state" may be set to "300 times", and the end condition of the "second non-probable change power support state" may be set to "150 times".

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the opening mode of the general electric accessory 22 in the "first non-probable variable general electric support state" and the "second non-probable variable general electric support state" differs in the opening time, and the ball enters the ball. The easy-to-use general-purpose support state and the general-purpose support state that makes it harder to enter the ball are provided, so the general-purpose support state can be made interesting. From this point of view, it is also conceivable to increase the difference between the ease and difficulty of entering the ball in the open mode of the Fuden accessory 22 in the Fuden support state. In that case, it is preferable to set the opening time so that the number of balls held does not increase during the normal power support state in any of the normal power support states.

[Second Example]
(11. Small hit rush)
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The present invention can be suitably applied to a pachinko machine capable of shifting to a small hit rush state. This embodiment describes a configuration in which a specific small hit symbol is displayed as an end condition (start condition of the small hit rush) of the normal electric support state in a pachinko machine equipped with a small hit rush function. .. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

The pachinko machine of this embodiment is in a gaming state (so-called small hit rush state) in which small hit games are frequently performed by changing the gaming state to a probable change, a special time reduction, and a non-normal electric support state. It is configured to be migratable.

FIG. 35 shows the gaming board 2A of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. On the game board 2A, a first special drawing start port 23 capable of constantly entering a game ball is arranged at a position directly below the center of the center case 200 in the left-right direction.

On the game board 2A, the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged in the right game area 20R on the right side of the center case 200. Further, in the right game area 20R, the general electric accessory 22A is arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operation item 21. The general electric accessory 22A has a structure that can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate. Normally, the opening / closing plate has a closed posture flush with the game board, and the game ball passes in front of the opening / closing plate to prevent entry. On the other hand, the Fuden accessory 22A takes an open posture in which the opening / closing plate protrudes to the front of the game board by winning the drawing, and allows the opening / closing plate to enter the ball while receiving the flowing game ball.

The second special figure starting port 24A is arranged inside the general electric accessory 22A. Only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22A can enter the second special figure starting port 24A.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a second special drawing start port 24B capable of constantly entering a ball is arranged at a position on the right side of the general electric accessory 22A. It is desirable that the second special figure starting port 24B has a configuration in which the ball enters frequently during a right-handed game.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a large winning opening 25 is arranged at a position directly below the general electric accessory 22A.

In this way, in the pachinko machine, in the game board 2A, the general electric accessory 22A is arranged directly above the large winning opening 25. For this reason, if the opening period of the general electric accessory 22A is long, it is difficult to enter the large winning opening 25 even if the large winning opening 25 is opened by winning a small hit. Further, in the pachinko machine, the number of prize balls (3 pieces) due to the entry of the Fuden accessory 22A is smaller than the number of prize balls (13 pieces) of the large winning opening 25. Therefore, the pachinko machine has a configuration in which a small hit prize ball cannot be expected and the player cannot sufficiently increase the number of balls held in the pachinko machine in the normal electric support state where the open period of the general electric accessory 22A is long.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine has a configuration capable of shifting to a probable change state after the jackpot game is completed. In addition, the pachinko machine operates the function of shortening the time of the special figure in which the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened along with the probability change. And if the pachinko machine shifts to the probable change, special figure time reduction, and the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game, then even if the general electric support state ends in advance, the special figure time reduction will continue during the probable change. Will be continued. For example, the fluctuation time of the special map is such that the average fluctuation time is about 11 seconds, whereas the average fluctuation time of the special map is about 2.0 seconds. In addition, the pachinko machine is configured so that the small hit probability also shifts to a high probability in the probabilistic state. For example, the small hit probability in the probabilistic state is set to 19/20.

Then, the pachinko machine does not allow the player to continue the right-handed game even if it shifts to the probabilistic change, the time reduction of the special figure, and the non-normal electric support state, and the second special figure start port 24B that can enter the ball frequently is provided. Let them play the game they are aiming for. Then, by entering the second special figure start port 24B, a small hit will be won with a high probability (19/20) by the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure, which has changed for a short time. Until the time saving state ends, the opening frequency of the general electric accessory 22A is low, small hit games that can easily enter the big winning opening 25 occur frequently, and a small hit rush state where many prize balls can be obtained is formed. .. The small hit rush ends when a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure (or the first special figure), or when the probability change state and the time saving state of the special figure are completed. Also, in the normal state (at low probability), the fluctuation time of the second special figure due to the entry of the second starting port 24B is long (about 10 minutes), and in the normal state, hit the second starting port 24B with a right-handed hit. However, the game is not established.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 36, the jackpot symbol selected and set at the time of the jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the gaming state and the like after the jackpot game is completed are set according to the jackpot symbol selected at the time of the jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 36, the jackpot symbol consists of five types of symbols, from the "first jackpot symbol" to the "fifth jackpot symbol".

The "first jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "first big hit symbol", the game state is probablely changed after the big hit game is completed, the special figure time is shortened, and the normal electric support state is set. Then, the probability variation state of the "first jackpot symbol" after the jackpot game ends is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, in other words, until the next jackpot occurs. On the other hand, the normal electric support state is continued until a small hit by the "small hit symbol C" occurs, or until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches "50 times". As described above, the end condition of the normal electric support state is set to "small hit symbol C" or 50 fluctuations. Therefore, the "first big hit symbol" has a configuration that can be changed to a small hit rush by changing the probability when the normal electric support state ends, shortening the time of the special figure, and the non-general electric support state.

The "second jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "second big hit symbol", the game state is set to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, after the big hit game of the "second big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol A" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is 200 times. Will continue until you reach. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol A" or 200 fluctuations. The "second big hit symbol" is a configuration that cannot be transferred to the small hit rush.

The "third big hit symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "third big hit symbol", the game state is probablely changed after the big hit game is completed, the special figure time is shortened, and the normal electric support state is set. Then, the probability variation state of the "third big hit symbol" after the big hit game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, in other words, until the next big hit occurs. On the other hand, the normal electric support state is continued until a small hit by the "small hit symbol B" occurs, or until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches "50 times". In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol B" or 50 fluctuations. Therefore, the "third big hit symbol" has a configuration that can be changed to a small hit rush by changing the probability when the normal electric support state ends, shortening the time of the special figure, and the non-general electric support state.

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "fourth big hit symbol", the game state is set to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, after the big hit game of the "4th big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol B" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure is 200 times. Will continue until you reach. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol B" or 200 fluctuations. The "4th big hit symbol" is a configuration that cannot be transferred to the small hit rush.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "fifth jackpot symbol", the gaming state is probabilistically changed after the jackpot game is completed, the special figure time is shortened, and the normal electric support state is set. Then, the probability variation state of the "fifth big hit symbol" after the big hit game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, in other words, until the next big hit occurs. On the other hand, the normal electric support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches "30 times". In this way, the end condition is set to fluctuate 30 times. Therefore, the "fifth big hit symbol" has a configuration in which the probability changes when the normal electric support state ends, the time of the special figure is shortened, and the non-general electric support state is set, and the small hit rush can be started.

After the jackpot game with the "1st jackpot symbol" or "3rd jackpot symbol" is completed, the pachinko machine shifts to the probability change, special figure time reduction, and normal power support state, and the probability change, special figure time reduction, and normal power support state. When a specific small hit symbol (small hit symbol C or small hit symbol B) is displayed, only the normal electric support state ends and the probability changes, the special figure time is shortened, and the non-general support state is set, so that the small hit rush It is a configuration that rushes into the state. In addition, the probability change, the time saving of the special figure, and the non-general support state will continue until the next big hit occurs.

(12. Action and effect of the second embodiment)
In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the probability change after the big hit game is completed, the special time is shortened, and the pachinko machine shifts to the normal electric support state, the player who finishes the normal electric support state earlier shifts to the small hit rush earlier. It will be advantageous. Therefore, it was decided that "small hit symbol C" or "small hit symbol B" would be displayed as the conditions for the probability change, the time reduction of the special figure, and the end condition of the normal electric support state in the normal electric support state. Depending on when "small hit symbol C" or "small hit symbol B" is displayed, the duration of the normal electric support state, that is, the start timing of the small hit rush is randomly determined. For this reason, the duration of the normal electric support state can be easily maintained due to the bias of the occurrence frequency of small hits and the small hit symbol selection rate such as whether it is "small hit symbol C" or "small hit symbol B" at the time of small hits. Unpredictably, the start timing of the small hit rush changes randomly, so the number of prize balls given to the player in the small hit rush also changes, and it is highly interesting whether or not the small hit rush can be enjoyed for a long time. It is possible to realize playability.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, during the normal electric support state, the opening time of the large winning opening 25 in the small hit game is set, and the general electric accessory 22A is opened by winning in the general drawing lottery during the general electric support state. It may be shorter than the time. Specifically, for example, the opening time of the large winning opening 25 in the small hit game may be set to about 0.2 seconds. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the large winning opening 25 with the Fuden accessory 22A during the Fuden support state. Therefore, the player can appropriately discriminate between the entry into the general electric accessory 22A and the entry into the large prize opening 25, and it becomes easy to accurately grasp the number of prize balls.

Further, in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the placement of the general prize opening 22A is set to be directly above the large winning opening 25 so that the ball is prevented from entering the large winning opening 25 when the general public accessory 22A is opened. It is conceivable that the electric accessory 22A is arranged not only directly above the large winning opening 25 but also within a range that can prevent the ball from entering the opened large winning opening 25. That is, the general electric accessory 22A may be arranged, for example, on the path toward the large winning opening 25, and may interfere with the entry into the large winning opening 25 at the time of opening.

[Third Example]
(13. Ceiling function)
Next, the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be suitably applied to a pachinko machine having a ceiling function capable of shifting to a normal electric support state when a loss fluctuation continues a predetermined number of times in a normal gaming state (non-probability change state). In this embodiment, in a pachinko machine equipped with a ceiling function, it is a condition that a specific small hit symbol is displayed as an end condition of the normal power support state by the ceiling function (hereinafter, also simply referred to as the ceiling normal power support state). The configuration will be described. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

The pachinko machine of this embodiment will be in the normal gaming state when the ending condition is satisfied when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined number in the non-probable change normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Transition. Then, the pachinko machine shifts to the non-probable change ceiling general electric support state when the number of deviation fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure from the end of the previous big hit game reaches the preset ceiling arrival times.

With reference to FIG. 37, the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure used in the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, the jackpot symbol consists of five types of symbols, from the "first jackpot symbol" to the "fifth jackpot symbol".

The "first jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "first big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, the probability change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game of the "first big hit symbol" is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit occurs. To. Therefore, the "first jackpot symbol" is configured so that the ceiling function is not provided.

The "second jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "second big hit symbol", the game state is set to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game of the "second big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times. The "second jackpot symbol" is configured so that the ceiling function is added at the end of the jackpot game and the number of times the ceiling is reached is set to "900 times".

Then, the ceiling normal power support state when the "second big hit symbol" reaches the ceiling is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol A" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes 200 times. It will continue until it is reached. As described above, the end condition of the ceiling normal electric support state is set to "small hit symbol A" or 200 fluctuations.

The "third big hit symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "third big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, the probability change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game of the "third big hit symbol" is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit occurs. To. Therefore, the "third jackpot symbol" is configured so that the ceiling function is not provided.

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "fourth big hit symbol", the game state is set to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game of the "4th big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times. The "fourth jackpot symbol" is configured so that the ceiling function is added at the end of the jackpot game and the number of times the ceiling is reached is set to "900 times".

Then, the ceiling normal power support state when the "4th big hit symbol" reaches the ceiling is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol B" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure becomes 500 times. It will continue until it is reached. As described above, the end condition of the ceiling normal electric support state is set to "small hit symbol B" or 500 fluctuations.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". By setting the "fifth big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. Then, the probability change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game of the "fifth big hit symbol" is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit occurs. To. Therefore, the "fifth jackpot symbol" is configured so that the ceiling function is not provided.

The pachinko machine shifts to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the big hit game with the "second big hit symbol" or the "fourth big hit symbol" is completed, and in this non-probable change of the normal electric support state, the first special figure and the second special When the number of fluctuations in the figure reaches a predetermined number, the pachinko support state ends and the non-probability non-pachinko support state is set. After that, when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure from the end of the big hit game reaches the number of times the ceiling is reached, the state shifts to the non-probable change ceiling general electric support state. In addition, in the non-probable change of the normal power support state that has been transferred by reaching the ceiling arrival time, the ceiling normal power support state is terminated when the specific small hit symbol (small hit symbol A or small hit symbol B) is displayed. Make an eggplant.

(14. Action and effect of the third embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, even in the ceiling normal power support state shifted by the ceiling function, the ceiling normal power support state is changed depending on when "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" is displayed. The duration is decided. For this reason, the duration of the normal electric support state can be easily maintained due to the bias in the frequency of small hits and the selection rate of small hit symbols such as "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" at the time of small hits. Unpredictable and entertaining playability can be realized in pachinko machines equipped with ceiling functions.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, in the probabilistic and normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game set by the "probability change symbol", the probable change and the general electric support state is continued until the next big hit, and the ceiling function is not given. Not limited to this, for example, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times, it may be configured to shift to a non-probable and non-normal electric support state and provide a ceiling function. In this case, the ceiling normal power support state granted when the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches the number of times of reaching the ceiling is until a small hit by a specific small hit symbol occurs, or in the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to continue until the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number.

[Fourth Example]
(15. Time saving symbol function)
Next, the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be suitably applied to a pachinko machine having a time-saving symbol function capable of shifting to a normal electric support state by displaying a specific time-saving symbol regardless of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol. .. This embodiment describes a configuration in which a specific small hit symbol is displayed as a condition for ending the normal electric support state in a pachinko machine equipped with a time-saving symbol function. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

The large hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the lost symbol, and the time saving symbol used in the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. As shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine has at least "1st jackpot symbol", "2nd jackpot symbol", "3rd jackpot symbol", "4th jackpot symbol", "5th jackpot symbol", and "small hit". "Design A", "Small hit symbol B", "Small hit symbol C", "Small hit symbol D", "Loss symbol 1", "Loss symbol 2", "Loss symbol 3", "Loss symbol 4", etc. It has 13 types of special figures. Note that FIG. 39 shows the start timing of the normal electric support state according to the time saving symbol.

The "first jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". In the "first big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the general electric support state after the big hit game is completed. (See FIG. 39 (a)). Then, the probability change and the normal electric support state after the big hit game of the "first big hit symbol" is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit occurs. To. Therefore, the end condition is the occurrence of the next big hit, and there is no configuration to end by displaying the small hit symbol.

The "second jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "second jackpot symbol", the gaming state is set to the non-probability (low probability) normal electric support state after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 39 (a)). Then, after the big hit game of the "second big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol A" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is 200 times. Will continue until you reach. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol A" or 200 fluctuations.

The "third big hit symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". In the "third big hit symbol", the game state is set to the probable change and the general electric support state after the big hit game is completed (see FIG. 39 (a)). The end condition of the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game of the "third big hit symbol" is the occurrence of the next big hit, and there is no configuration to end by displaying the small hit symbol.

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol". By setting the "fourth jackpot symbol", the gaming state is set to the non-probable change of the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed (see FIG. 39 (a)). Then, after the big hit game of the "4th big hit symbol" is completed, the normal electric support state is until the small hit by the "small hit symbol B" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure is 200 times. Will continue until you reach. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol B" or 200 fluctuations.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". In the "fifth jackpot symbol", the gaming state is set to the probable change and the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed (see FIG. 39 (a)). The end condition of the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game of the "fifth big hit symbol" is the occurrence of the next big hit, and there is no configuration to end by displaying the small hit symbol.

The "small hit symbol C" is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the normal electric support state after the small hit game (see FIG. 39 (a)). Then, in the normal electric support state after the small hit game of the "small hit symbol C" is completed, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is 200 until the small hit by the "small hit symbol A" occurs. It will continue until the number of times is reached. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol A" or 200 fluctuations.

The "small hit symbol D" is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the normal electric support state after the small hit game (see FIG. 39 (a)). Then, in the normal electric support state after the small hit game of the "small hit symbol D" is completed, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is 200 until the small hit by the "small hit symbol B" occurs. It will continue until the number of times is reached. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol B" or 200 fluctuations.

The "missing symbol 3" is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the normal electric support state after the loss symbol changes (see FIG. 39 (c)). Then, the normal electric support state after the loss symbol change of "missing symbol 3" is until the small hit by "small hit symbol A" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes 200 times. It will continue until it is reached. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol A" or 200 fluctuations.

The "missing symbol 4" is a time-saving symbol, and is a symbol capable of shifting to the normal electric support state after the loss symbol changes (see FIG. 39 (c)). Then, in the normal electric support state after the loss symbol change of "missing symbol 4", until the small hit by "small hit symbol B" occurs, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes 200 times. It will continue until it is reached. In this way, the end condition is set to "small hit symbol B" or 200 fluctuations.

The "small hit symbol A", "small hit symbol B", "missing symbol 1", and "missing symbol 2" are not regarded as time-saving symbols.

Pachinko machines are usually displayed by displaying "2nd jackpot symbol", "4th jackpot symbol", "small hit symbol C", "small hit symbol D", "missing symbol 3" and "missing symbol 4". It shifts to the electric support state, and the specific small hit symbol (small hit symbol A or small hit symbol B) is displayed in this normal electric support state, or the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is a predetermined number of times. When it reaches, the pachinko support status will end.

(16. Action and effect of the fourth embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same action and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the normal electric support state is continued depending on when "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" is displayed. The period is decided. For this reason, the duration of the normal electric support state can be easily maintained due to the bias in the frequency of small hits and the selection rate of small hit symbols such as "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" at the time of small hits. Highly entertaining playability, such as unpredictability, can be realized in pachinko machines equipped with time-saving symbols.

Further, in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the selection rate of each small hit symbol at the time of winning a small hit by the winning / failing judgment and the selection rate of each lost symbol (time saving symbol) at the time of losing are different, so that the big hit is mediated. It is possible to arbitrarily set the transition rate to shift to the normal electric support state and the end of the transferred general electric support state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the privileged gaming state.

[Fifth Example]
(17. Type 1 Type 2 Mixer)
Next, the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The present invention is suitable for a first-class and second-class mixed-type pachinko machine having a symbol jackpot function and a bonus jackpot function that develops into a jackpot by entering a specific area in a small hit game. Can be applied. In this embodiment, a configuration will be described in which a specific small hit symbol is displayed as a condition for ending the normal electric support state in a pachinko machine of a type 1 type 2 mixed type. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the game board 2B is opened and closed by the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory on the downstream side of the general electric accessory 22 of the right game area 20R. The first large winning opening 25 provided as possible is arranged. The first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner in the big hit game performed at the time of the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the game ball can be entered at the time of opening.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a second large winning opening 26A provided so as to be openable and closable by the second special electric door of the second special electric accessory is arranged on the downstream side of the first large winning opening 25. .. The second large winning opening 26A is opened in a predetermined manner in the small hit game performed at the time of the small hit of the second special figure, and the game ball can be entered at the time of opening. The second large winning opening 26A is a winning device having a specific area 262 which is a V winning opening and a shutter 263 which sorts whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 262.

As shown in FIG. 41, the second special winning opening 26A is provided with an entry opening 260 whose upper end can be opened and closed by the second special electric door, and a game ball can enter when the second special electric door is opened. .. The game ball that has entered the ball entry port 260 is taken in from the center of the ball entry port 260 and sent into the device from the delivery port 261 formed in a tunnel shape.

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

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

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

The game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 26A is detected by the ball detection sensor provided in the entry opening 260 and counted as a winning ball. In addition, the counts of the game balls that have entered the specific area 262 and the game balls that have been taken into the respective intake ports 264 and 264 are collated to determine the presence or absence of the game balls remaining in the second large winning opening 26A. It is a configuration to confirm.

The basic specifications of the pachinko machine will be explained. As shown in FIG. 42, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability is always set to 1/199 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. The pachinko machine is not determined to be a small hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit of the second special figure is always set to 1 / 5.8 (11/64).

Pachinko machines have a normal small hit and a specific small hit. The pachinko machine has a configuration in which a small hit other than a specific small hit occurs in the normal electric support state, and the probability of becoming a bonus big hit is almost 100%. Then, in the normal small hit game, the second big winning opening 26A is opened once for 6.0 seconds. The specified number of small hit games is one. The V winning rate is about 1/1. On the other hand, in the specific small hit game, the second big winning opening 26A is opened once for 6.0 seconds. The specified number of small hit games is one. The V winning rate is about 0.

Next, the gaming state after the big hit of the pachinko machine will be described. In the symbol jackpot based on the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, for example, the jackpot game of "10R time reduction available" is selected. The big hit game of "10R time reduction" is a big hit game in which a round game is carried out over 10 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game is one change of the second special figure.

In the symbol jackpot based on the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, for example, the jackpot game of "13R time reduction available" is selected. The big hit game of "13R time reduction" is a big hit game in which a round game is carried out over 13 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game is the change of 99 times in the second special figure, or the winning of a specific small hit described later.

In the bonus jackpot according to the second special figure, for example, the jackpot game of "13R time saving" is selected. The big hit game of "13R time reduction" is a big hit game in which a round game is carried out over 13 rounds, and a general electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game is the change of 99 times in the second special figure, or the winning of a specific small hit described later.

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

In the normal power support state, the fluctuation time of the normal map is set to 0.7 seconds. In addition, the winning probability of the general map is set to 99/100. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the Fuden accessory 22 that operates by winning the Fuzu is set to 1.0 second x 1 time in the Fuden support state after the symbol big hit regardless of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure. Has been done.

Next, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the Fuden accessory 22 that operates by winning the Fuzu after the big hit from the small hit will be described. The pachinko machine has at least four types of small hits, "small hit A" and "small hit D", and any of the small hits is selected. Of these, "small hit A" and "small hit B" are defined as specific small hits.

The opening time and the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 22 in the ordinary electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit A" are set to 2.0 seconds × 1 time. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 22 in the ordinary electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit B" are set to 1.0 second × 2 times. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 22 in the ordinary electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit C" are set to 2.0 seconds × 1 time. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 22 in the ordinary electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit D" are set to 1.0 second × 2 times.

The details of the termination condition of the normal electric support state after the symbol jackpot or the accessory jackpot of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 43.
FIG. 43 (a) shows the electric support end condition when the symbol big hit is shown in the first special figure. The pachinko machine is equipped with 10 types of games, "Electric support 10R time reduction available 1" to "Electric support 10R time reduction available 10" as a symbol jackpot in the first special figure. The condition for ending the normal electric support state after the end of these games is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure reaches 99 times, or the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reaches one.

FIG. 43 (b) shows the electric support end condition when the symbol big hit is shown in the second special figure. The pachinko machine is equipped with 10 types of games, "Electric support 13R time reduction available 1" to "Electric support 13R time reduction available 10" as a symbol jackpot in the second special figure. The condition for ending the normal power support state after the game of "Den Support 13R Time Reduction Yes 1" to "Electric Support 13R Time Reduction Yes 5" is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 99 times. Alternatively, it is a condition that "small hit symbol A" is displayed in the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure. On the other hand, the condition for ending the normal power support state after the game of "Den Support 13R Time Reduction Yes 6" to "Electric Support 13R Time Reduction Yes 10" is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 99 times. It is a condition that "small hit symbol B" is displayed in the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure.

FIG. 43 (c) shows the electric support end condition when the accessory big hit is shown in the second special figure. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit symbol A" is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 99 times, or the pass / fail judgment of the second special figure. It is a condition that "small hit symbol A" is displayed. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit symbol B" is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 99 times, or the pass / fail judgment of the second special figure. It is a condition that "small hit symbol B" is displayed. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit symbol C" is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 99 times, or the pass / fail judgment of the second special figure. It is a condition that "small hit symbol A" is displayed. The end condition in the normal electric support state after the big hit of the accessory from the "small hit symbol D" is that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 99 times, or the pass / fail judgment of the second special figure. It is a condition that "small hit symbol B" is displayed.

FIG. 44 shows the symbol selection ratio at the time of winning the small hit and the total appearance rate of each small hit symbol.
As shown in FIG. 44, the selection rate at the time of winning a small hit is 2/11 for "small hit symbol A", 1/11 for "small hit symbol B", and "small hit symbol C" and "small hit symbol C". "Small hit symbol D" is set to 4/11 respectively. The appearance rate at the time of hit / fail judgment is 1/32 for "small hit symbol A", 1/64 for "small hit symbol B", and 1 for "small hit symbol C" and "small hit symbol D", respectively. It is set to 16/16. Therefore, the "small hit symbol C" and the "small hit symbol D", which are usually small hit symbols, are won with a probability of 1/8 in one hit / fail determination of the second special symbol.

(18. Action and effect of the fifth embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the type of electric support (type of specific small hit) after the big hit game is determined by the type of the small hit symbol of the second special figure at the time of the big hit of the accessory. Then, when a specific small hit symbol (A, B) is displayed at the time of winning a small hit, the electric support ends, and the accessory big hit does not occur in the small hit operation (it is difficult to win the second big winning opening 26A). The opening time (0.2 seconds) and the shutter 263 in the second winning opening 26A always guide the game ball to other than the specific area 262). In this way, the pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same effect as that of the first embodiment, and is in the normal electric support state depending on when "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" is displayed. The duration is decided. For this reason, the duration of the normal electric support state can be easily maintained due to the bias in the frequency of small hits and the selection rate of small hit symbols such as "small hit symbol A" or "small hit symbol B" at the time of small hits. Unpredictable and entertaining playability can be realized in the first-class and second-class mixed-type pachinko machines.

The present invention is not limited to the above examples, 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 is applied to an enclosed gaming machine that collects the launched gaming balls inside the gaming machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. You may.

1: Pachinko machine, 2,2A, 2B: Game board, 20: Game area, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 46: Directional symbol display device, 22: Ordinary electric accessory (variable winning device), 23: 1st special drawing start port, 24: 2nd special figure start port (starting port), 25: 1st big winning opening, 26, 26A: 2nd big winning opening (large winning opening), 262: specific area, 281: 1st special figure display device, 283: 2nd special figure display device (display device), 40: Main control device (hit / fail determination means, small hit game execution means, big hit game execution means, probability change control means, privilege game control Means, small hit symbol selection means, big hit symbol selection means), 42: Sub-integrated control device

Claims (1)

A starting port consisting of a variable winning device and
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a ball has been won due to the entry of a ball into the starting port, and a winning / failing determination means.
A display device that derives and displays a symbol that notifies the result of the hit / fail judgment, and
A small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game by displaying a symbol indicating the winning of the small hit on the display device as the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A jackpot game executing means for performing a jackpot game by displaying a symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot on the display device as the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A probabilistic control means capable of shifting the winning probability based on the winning / failing determination to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal state after the jackpot game is completed.
A ball gaming machine provided with a privilege game control means for shifting to a privilege game state in which a ball is easily entered into the variable winning device after the end of the big hit game.
A jackpot symbol selection means for selecting a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display device from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols at the time of the jackpot winning of the winning / failing determination.
A small hit symbol selection means for selecting a small hit symbol to be displayed on the display device from a plurality of types of small hit symbols at the time of winning the small hit of the winning / failing determination is provided.
The privilege game control means includes a plurality of types of privilege game states having different end conditions.
The end condition for the first privilege game state is that at least the first small hit symbol is displayed.
The end condition for the second privilege game state is that at least the second small hit symbol is displayed.
The selection rate by the small hit symbol selection means is different between the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol.
In the third privilege game state in which the privilege game state and the probability fluctuation state are set after the end of the jackpot game by winning with a predetermined jackpot symbol, the end condition is that the derivation display accompanying the success / failure determination reaches a predetermined number of times. A ball game machine.

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